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... A menu item that is grayed out is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity... HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this...
... A menu item that is grayed out is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity... HD Video Camera Recorder" (1) "Operating Guide" (2) Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this...
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... manufacturers. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to malfunction. The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 17). Take images of the sun only in any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be ...your important data on your recordings on a TV, you cannot play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on the camcorder with high definition image quality (HD) on SD memory cards cannot be reduced by the frame rapidly ...
... manufacturers. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to malfunction. The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 17). Take images of the sun only in any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be ...your important data on your recordings on a TV, you cannot play back normally images recorded on your camcorder. Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on the camcorder with high definition image quality (HD) on SD memory cards cannot be reduced by the frame rapidly ...
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...58320; Design and specifications of your camcorder and its contents without notice. Save them on a Blu-ray Disc or using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder and accessories are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in the correct... way. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the...
...58320; Design and specifications of your camcorder and its contents without notice. Save them on a Blu-ray Disc or using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder and accessories are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may result in the correct... way. Also, you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of the camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the...
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... 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 lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold...
... 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 lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold...
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... (Smile Shutter 30 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the RING 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 US
... (Smile Shutter 30 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec 31 Controlling the image settings manually with the RING 31 Playback on the camcorder 33 US
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... images on a TV 40 Connecting to a high definition TV 40 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 42 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 44 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 45 Dividing a movie 46 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Dubbing/copying movies and photos...
... images on a TV 40 Connecting to a high definition TV 40 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 42 Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 44 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect 45 Dividing a movie 46 Capturing a photo from a movie 47 Dubbing/copying movies and photos...
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... quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 69 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 70 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 72 Operating menus 72 Using MY MENU 73 Using the OPTION MENU 74 Menu lists 75 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
... quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 69 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc 70 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 72 Operating menus 72 Using MY MENU 73 Using the OPTION MENU 74 Menu lists 75 MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the viewfinder. US 11 Getting started Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow.
Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the viewfinder. US 11 Getting started Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the direction of the arrow.
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To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens cap string. Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. US 12 Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens hood cover. Tips If you attach, remove or adjust an 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.
To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens cap string. Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides. US 12 Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens hood cover. Tips If you attach, remove or adjust an 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.
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... battery pack is facing to the mark on the DC IN jack. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of 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 ... the AC Adaptor 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 battery pack ...
... battery pack is facing to the mark on the DC IN jack. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of 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 ... the AC Adaptor 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 battery pack ...
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Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970...OFF (CHG). US 14 5 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F) is recommended. BATT (...
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-F570 (supplied) NP-F770 NP-F970...OFF (CHG). US 14 5 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining battery power with the camcorder at the upper left on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to 86 °F) is recommended. BATT (...
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... The temperature of the battery pack is high. US 15 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it in a cool place. Getting started Charging the battery pack abroad You can ...charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such ...
... The temperature of the battery pack is high. US 15 Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder and put it in a cool place. Getting started Charging the battery pack abroad You can ...charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such ...
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The recording medium is changed . The recording medium is changed . US 20 Step 5: Preparing the recording media The recording media of your camcorder are displayed on the screen as follows. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. ...
The recording medium is changed . The recording medium is changed . US 20 Step 5: Preparing the recording media The recording media of your camcorder are displayed on the screen as follows. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. ...
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... memory cards (Class 4 or faster), SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDXC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that the connected devices are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and... SDXC memory cards are compatible with this camcorder. Doing so may appear. Getting started To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media ...
... memory cards (Class 4 or faster), SDHC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) and SDXC memory cards (Class 4 or faster) can use with your camcorder Only "Memory Stick Duo" media that the connected devices are called "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and... SDXC memory cards are compatible with this camcorder. Doing so may appear. Getting started To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media ...
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... ratio becomes 16:9. Press START/STOP (or ). You cannot US 24 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the camcorder. The LCD screen display switches for about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is about 3 seconds, then disappear after...
... ratio becomes 16:9. Press START/STOP (or ). You cannot US 24 To display the icons and indicators again, touch anywhere on the camcorder. The LCD screen display switches for about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is about 3 seconds, then disappear after...
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...by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder during this time. The following states will be indicated if data is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 82). You can specify the...set to [ON] (p. 81), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the (Photo) lamp. Recording/Playback operate your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the ...
...by touching (MENU) [Show others ] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category). The LCD screen of your camcorder during this time. The following states will be indicated if data is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 82). You can specify the...set to [ON] (p. 81), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the (Photo) lamp. Recording/Playback operate your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the ...
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...the original size with / . Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you cannot change the zoom speed of...faster zoom. Notes Be sure not to ON. Move it further for a slower zoom. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Note, however, that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips ...
...the original size with / . Tips You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function. Recording better images automatically (INTELLIGENT AUTO) By pressing , you cannot change the zoom speed of...faster zoom. Notes Be sure not to ON. Move it further for a slower zoom. Face detection (Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure. Note, however, that correspond to the detected condition are displayed. Tips ...
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... record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the scene. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight...
... record standard definition image quality (STD) images. Touch [YES] . Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the scene. Scene detection (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight...
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... 83). Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) A photo is displayed. The double-lined frame is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects a smile on the prioritized face. The double-lined frame around a ...select the subject that has priority for a possible smile detection shot. When you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed around a face targeted for face detection and smile detection with a double-lined frame ...
... 83). Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) A photo is displayed. The double-lined frame is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects a smile on the prioritized face. The double-lined frame around a ...select the subject that has priority for a possible smile detection shot. When you touched has priority also with the Smile Shutter function, your camcorder. When [ REC MODE] is displayed around a face targeted for face detection and smile detection with a double-lined frame ...