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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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...; 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 the memory card you can use with this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is...
...; 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 the memory card you can use with this camcorder. Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens A menu item that is grayed out is...
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... FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory and the memory card are called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may erase its screen indication are subject to another device with high...
... FORMAT] If you repeat recording/deleting images for understandability. In this manual, the internal memory and the memory card are called "recording media." In this manual for illustration purposes are captured using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may erase its screen indication are subject to another device with high...
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... 29 Prioritizing the subject 30 Capturing smiles automatically (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
... 29 Prioritizing the subject 30 Capturing smiles automatically (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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... 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 condition 77 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 81 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 85 PLAYBACK (Items for...
... 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 condition 77 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting 81 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 85 PLAYBACK (Items for...
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..., and standard-sized SD memory cards can be used with exFAT beforehand. Never execute initialization, otherwise all memory cards is not assured. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called SD cards. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up...
..., and standard-sized SD memory cards can be used with exFAT beforehand. Never execute initialization, otherwise all memory cards is not assured. In this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are called SD cards. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up...
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... assigned [FOCUS] (p. 79) [EXPOSURE] (p. 79) [IRIS] Shoots images with the SHUTTER SPEED priority mode. US 31 RING automatic and manual every time you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it flowing. [AE SHIFT] (p. 80) [WB SHIFT] (p. 80) To assign...may appear when the capacity of the procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to activate the manual adjustment mode. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as...
... assigned [FOCUS] (p. 79) [EXPOSURE] (p. 79) [IRIS] Shoots images with the SHUTTER SPEED priority mode. US 31 RING automatic and manual every time you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it flowing. [AE SHIFT] (p. 80) [WB SHIFT] (p. 80) To assign...may appear when the capacity of the procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to activate the manual adjustment mode. Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as...
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...range in front of and behind the focused subject is difficult to focus automatically at the time of [IRIS] and [SHUTTER SPEED] between automatic and manual by touching (MENU) [Show others] [OTHER REC SET] (under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, horizontal ... appear, flicker may occur, or color may change the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency in step , all the settings set manually return to the default setting. Tips You can set [EXPOSURE], [IRIS], or [SHUTTER SPEED] simultaneously. The icons are ...
...range in front of and behind the focused subject is difficult to focus automatically at the time of [IRIS] and [SHUTTER SPEED] between automatic and manual by touching (MENU) [Show others] [OTHER REC SET] (under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, horizontal ... appear, flicker may occur, or color may change the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency in step , all the settings set manually return to the default setting. Tips You can set [EXPOSURE], [IRIS], or [SHUTTER SPEED] simultaneously. The icons are ...
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... on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to make the connection. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). COMPONENT IN...
... on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to make the connection. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). COMPONENT IN...
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...a method and disc type Blu-ray Disc playback devices (a Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described...AVCHD disc. Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Several methods for "PMB" must be installed (p. 62). Notes In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with a computer US 57 Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) Importing movies and photos to a computer (p....
...a method and disc type Blu-ray Disc playback devices (a Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (a DVD player, a computer that suits your camcorder are described...AVCHD disc. Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Several methods for "PMB" must be installed (p. 62). Notes In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with a computer US 57 Select the method that can play DVDs, etc.) Importing movies and photos to a computer (p....
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...; media connected via USB hub media with built-in the external media by using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder. US 64 [EASY COPY] screen is connected to the (USB) jack...
...; media connected via USB hub media with built-in the external media by using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media. 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder. US 64 [EASY COPY] screen is connected to the (USB) jack...
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Save a movie recorded with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold ...
Save a movie recorded with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play DVDs, etc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold ...
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...connected. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be available in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. .... Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the DC IN jack of the...
...connected. After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the connected device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be available in some countries/regions. Always maintain the firmware of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. .... Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). Sony DVD writer may not be connected. Notes Connect your camcorder to the DC IN jack of the...
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US 71 Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, ... available in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with standard definition image quality (STD).
US 71 Sony DVD writer may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, ... available in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with standard definition image quality (STD).
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...; Touch [Show others] on the MY MENU screen. See the next page for details on the menu item. To finish setting the menu, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 77 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 81 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 85...
...; Touch [Show others] on the MY MENU screen. See the next page for details on the menu item. To finish setting the menu, touch . MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 77 SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 81 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 85...
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Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 77 WHITE BAL. 77 SPOT MTR/FCS 78 SPOT METER 78 SPOT FOCUS 79 EXPOSURE 79 FOCUS 79 TELE MACRO 80 ...
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category SCENE SELECTION 77 WHITE BAL. 77 SPOT MTR/FCS 78 SPOT METER 78 SPOT FOCUS 79 EXPOSURE 79 FOCUS 79 TELE MACRO 80 ...
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WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight ...
WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can record images effectively in various situations. AUTO Records images in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight ...
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...], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at the same time. To return the setting to [MANUAL]. This function enables you to use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the...
...], if the lighting conditions changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder at the same time. To return the setting to [MANUAL]. This function enables you to use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder outdoors after inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the...
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...in the frame of the screen. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is switched from automatic to manual When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to focus on ; Adjust the brightness when the ...(This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is automatically set to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) ...
...in the frame of the screen. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is switched from automatic to manual When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to focus on ; Adjust the brightness when the ...(This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is automatically set to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) ...
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...slow rec) Fast moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. AE SHIFT You can be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79) when it is set to a higher value, pictures appear reddish. You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter ...or darker when [EXPOSURE] is hard to focus automatically. US 80 WB SHIFT You can also adjust the setting manually using (dark)/ (bright). An about 25 cm (9 7/8 in.). Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be shot in ...
...slow rec) Fast moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. AE SHIFT You can be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79) when it is set to a higher value, pictures appear reddish. You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter ...or darker when [EXPOSURE] is hard to focus automatically. US 80 WB SHIFT You can also adjust the setting manually using (dark)/ (bright). An about 25 cm (9 7/8 in.). Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be shot in ...