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Table of contents Sample images Connecting with other equipment Creating a disc using a computer 72 Creating a disc using a DVD writer/recorder 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning messages 82 Others Using the camcorder abroad 85 AVCHD format 86 Memory card 87 Battery pack 89 Battery charger 90 Mount Adaptor 91 Cleaning 92 Index Index 93 Menu Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample images Connecting with other equipment Creating a disc using a computer 72 Creating a disc using a DVD writer/recorder 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 76 Warning messages 82 Others Using the camcorder abroad 85 AVCHD format 86 Memory card 87 Battery pack 89 Battery charger 90 Mount Adaptor 91 Cleaning 92 Index Index 93 Menu Index 4GB
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appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. The anti-dust is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Continue?" Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Cleaning Mode Allows you use the AC Adaptor. • Do not use a spray blower ...; Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during cleaning. 65GB Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Turn off . The message "After cleaning, turn camera off the camcorder and detach the lens. 4 Use a blower to clean the image sensor. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode...
appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. The anti-dust is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Continue?" Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Cleaning Mode Allows you use the AC Adaptor. • Do not use a spray blower ...; Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camcorder during cleaning. 65GB Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Turn off . The message "After cleaning, turn camera off the camcorder and detach the lens. 4 Use a blower to clean the image sensor. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode...
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We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC Adaptor. 66GB Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Version Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Version].
We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC Adaptor. 66GB Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Version Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Version].
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Note • Use a sufficiently charged battery. The [Recover Image DB] screen is completed. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 70GB If this happens, the camcorder repairs the file. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. Wait as it is until repairing is displayed, and the camcorder repairs the file. Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies will not be recorded or played back.
Note • Use a sufficiently charged battery. The [Recover Image DB] screen is completed. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. 70GB If this happens, the camcorder repairs the file. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. Wait as it is until repairing is displayed, and the camcorder repairs the file. Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies will not be recorded or played back.
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... one . • Connect the AC Adaptor to 81. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 0.15-second intervals) Remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely. Sample images 3 Reset the settings (page 68). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you use NP...
... one . • Connect the AC Adaptor to 81. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 0.15-second intervals) Remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely. Sample images 3 Reset the settings (page 68). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you use NP...
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... subject is too close. Use the autofocus function (page 16). • Ambient light is not attached correctly. The actual recording time for charging the battery pack. • If the CHARGE lamp is flashing slowly (about 1.5-second intervals) The ambient temperature is outside the suitable ...range for movies is less than the estimated recording time of the camcorder. Flash shooting cannot be shorter, for 5 minutes or ...
... subject is too close. Use the autofocus function (page 16). • Ambient light is not attached correctly. The actual recording time for charging the battery pack. • If the CHARGE lamp is flashing slowly (about 1.5-second intervals) The ambient temperature is outside the suitable ...range for movies is less than the estimated recording time of the camcorder. Flash shooting cannot be shorter, for 5 minutes or ...
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Import the movie to your computer using it on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of the memory card is inserted. Insert it in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move... memory card is deleted by formatting. Sample images Menu Memory card The camcorder does not operate with a low battery or no battery pack. Cannot record on the image when you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Formatted the memory card by mistake. • All the data on . • The ...
Import the movie to your computer using it on your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of the memory card is inserted. Insert it in the viewfinder is not clear. • Move... memory card is deleted by formatting. Sample images Menu Memory card The camcorder does not operate with a low battery or no battery pack. Cannot record on the image when you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Formatted the memory card by mistake. • All the data on . • The ...
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...illuminated. If this corrective procedure. • If the AC Adaptor is disconnected. 81GB "--E-" is indicated on the screen, and recording stops. • Recording and deleting data has been repeated too many times on the LCD monitor and viewfinder of your camcorder. is indicated on the hard... or local authorized Sony service facility. "Recovering data. Save the data on the screen. • Remove the memory card, and insert it again. Please wait..." When removing the battery pack, make sure the camcorder is turned off and the access lamp is not a malfunction. If the ...
...illuminated. If this corrective procedure. • If the AC Adaptor is disconnected. 81GB "--E-" is indicated on the screen, and recording stops. • Recording and deleting data has been repeated too many times on the LCD monitor and viewfinder of your camcorder. is indicated on the hard... or local authorized Sony service facility. "Recovering data. Save the data on the screen. • Remove the memory card, and insert it again. Please wait..." When removing the battery pack, make sure the camcorder is turned off and the access lamp is not a malfunction. If the ...
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... change the memory card. Please wait... • Recording and deleting data has been repeated too many times on the memory card, or the memory card was modified. If you are using is being used in the camcorder. Charge the battery pack or use memory card. Memory Card Error ...do any further shooting during this reduction process. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other camcorders or images modified with a computer may not be able to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. Set Area/Date/Time. •...
... change the memory card. Please wait... • Recording and deleting data has been repeated too many times on the memory card, or the memory card was modified. If you are using is being used in the camcorder. Charge the battery pack or use memory card. Memory Card Error ...do any further shooting during this reduction process. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other camcorders or images modified with a computer may not be able to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. Set Area/Date/Time. •...
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... contents Cannot recognize lens. Camera Error System Error • Turn the power off and leave it to the database file. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the camcorder off . Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. You can continue recording but the SteadyShot function...
... contents Cannot recognize lens. Camera Error System Error • Turn the power off and leave it to the database file. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn the camcorder off . Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. You can continue recording but the SteadyShot function...
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...with the output signal system of the camcorder. Countries/regions that use each television system are as this may cause a malfunction. Viewing recorded movies on a TV To view movies recorded on the camcorder on a TV, you must comply with an HDMI connector and an HDMI cable (sold separately). Note • ...Do not use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within AC 100 ...
...with the output signal system of the camcorder. Countries/regions that use each television system are as this may cause a malfunction. Viewing recorded movies on a TV To view movies recorded on the camcorder on a TV, you must comply with an HDMI connector and an HDMI cable (sold separately). Note • ...Do not use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within AC 100 ...
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...stored and the operating conditions and environment in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is used. 89GB On battery life • The battery life is not water-tight. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in low temperature surroundings. You cannot use ... use a plastic bag to keep away from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to store the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to how it in a pocket close to your body to warm it with V series...
...stored and the operating conditions and environment in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is used. 89GB On battery life • The battery life is not water-tight. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in low temperature surroundings. You cannot use ... use a plastic bag to keep away from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to store the battery pack • Fully discharge the battery pack before taking the actual shots. • Do not expose the battery pack to how it in a pocket close to your body to warm it with V series...
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.... When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may not be charged correctly. We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied). Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Battery charger • Only NP-FV series type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in an ambient temperature of from the...
.... When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may not be charged correctly. We recommend charging the battery pack in the battery charger (supplied). Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Battery charger • Only NP-FV series type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in an ambient temperature of from the...
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... Aperture Priority 25 Area Setting 61 Aspect Ratio 40 Auto HDR 45 Auto Review 56 Autofocus 16 Autofocus Area 30 Autofocus Mode 31 AVCHD 86 B Battery pack 89 Beep 58 Blu-ray Disc 73 Bracket: Cont 36 C Center 30, 42 Cleaning Mode 65 Color filter 22 Color Temperature 22 Continuous Adv...
... Aperture Priority 25 Area Setting 61 Aspect Ratio 40 Auto HDR 45 Auto Review 56 Autofocus 16 Autofocus Area 30 Autofocus Mode 31 AVCHD 86 B Battery pack 89 Beep 58 Blu-ray Disc 73 Bracket: Cont 36 C Center 30, 42 Cleaning Mode 65 Color filter 22 Color Temperature 22 Continuous Adv...