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...convenient when searching for information by sample images. You can jump to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by . Operate the camcorder in the book. The default setting is shown by arrows (t). Search for information in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper...cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is useful to the correct operation of the camcorder. Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Notes on using the camcorder How to use . Search for a function you want to the pages by clicking on the page numbers ...
...convenient when searching for information by sample images. You can jump to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by . Operate the camcorder in the book. The default setting is shown by arrows (t). Search for information in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper...cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is useful to the correct operation of the camcorder. Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Notes on using the camcorder How to use . Search for a function you want to the pages by clicking on the page numbers ...
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Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook 2 Sample images 5 Basic operations Using the operating buttons 8 Menu 10 Using functions with the buttons on the control panel DISP (Display Contents 14 FOCUS (AF/MF Select 16 GAIN (Gain 18 ISO 19 (Exposure Comp 20 WB (White Balance 21 (Image Index 23 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 10 Camera 11 Rec Mode/Image Size 11 Brightness/Color 11 Playback 12 Setup 12 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook 2 Sample images 5 Basic operations Using the operating buttons 8 Menu 10 Using functions with the buttons on the control panel DISP (Display Contents 14 FOCUS (AF/MF Select 16 GAIN (Gain 18 ISO 19 (Exposure Comp 20 WB (White Balance 21 (Image Index 23 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 10 Camera 11 Rec Mode/Image Size 11 Brightness/Color 11 Playback 12 Setup 12 3GB Continued r
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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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Table of image. Shooting movies as clear as still images (page 6) Shooting when holding the camcorder by going through the sample images listed here. Click the desired sample image. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer by hand (page 6) Shooting landscapes (page 6) Shooting clear still images (page 7) If you click on an image, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of contents Sample images Menu Index Sample images "This is the scene I want to capture in an image, but how can I do?"
Table of image. Shooting movies as clear as still images (page 6) Shooting when holding the camcorder by going through the sample images listed here. Click the desired sample image. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer by hand (page 6) Shooting landscapes (page 6) Shooting clear still images (page 7) If you click on an image, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of contents Sample images Menu Index Sample images "This is the scene I want to capture in an image, but how can I do?"
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Shooting movies as clear as still images Table of contents Sample images 25 Defocusing the background (25) 16 Focusing manually (16) 21 Adjusting the color (21) 20 In better brightness (20) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Menu Index 32 Preventing camera shake (32) Shooting landscapes 31 Following a moving subject (31) 20 The sky in vivid colors (20) 41 Vivid green colors (41) 41 Colored leaves (41) 53 Keeping your shot level (53) 6GB Continued r
Shooting movies as clear as still images Table of contents Sample images 25 Defocusing the background (25) 16 Focusing manually (16) 21 Adjusting the color (21) 20 In better brightness (20) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Menu Index 32 Preventing camera shake (32) Shooting landscapes 31 Following a moving subject (31) 20 The sky in vivid colors (20) 41 Vivid green colors (41) 41 Colored leaves (41) 53 Keeping your shot level (53) 6GB Continued r
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... dial. When options are displayed on -screen display, you can browse through them by turning the control dial or press the v/V/b/B buttons. Table of the camcorder.
... dial. When options are displayed on -screen display, you can browse through them by turning the control dial or press the v/V/b/B buttons. Table of the camcorder.
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... image only Allows you to express the movement of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the background. 10GB Continued r Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode. Adjusts the aperture ...instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the control dial to customize settings, except for the camcorder as a whole, or execute functions such as recording, playback, or other operations. Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. Adjusts the...
... image only Allows you to express the movement of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the background. 10GB Continued r Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode. Adjusts the aperture ...instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the control dial to customize settings, except for the camcorder as a whole, or execute functions such as recording, playback, or other operations. Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. Adjusts the...
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... 12GB Continued r Protects images, or cancels the protection. Sets the sound produced when you to record images when there is no lens. Turns the camcorder to be displayed on the index screen. Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Selects the number of images to the power save mode. ... or not to play back. Selects the language used on the grid line that helps you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camcorder settings. Selects the area where you are using a flash (sold separately), prevents eyes from being shot in red. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder...
... 12GB Continued r Protects images, or cancels the protection. Sets the sound produced when you to record images when there is no lens. Turns the camcorder to be displayed on the index screen. Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Selects the number of images to the power save mode. ... or not to play back. Selects the language used on the grid line that helps you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camcorder settings. Selects the area where you are using a flash (sold separately), prevents eyes from being shot in red. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder...
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...recording information. A Number of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Disp. Table of contents Sample images Menu z What is histogram The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of pixels B Brightness Dark Bright During playback Disp. Info. Note • The TV or monitor connected to the camcorder... using an HDMI cable (sold separately) will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side. Brighter image will show recording information.
...recording information. A Number of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Disp. Table of contents Sample images Menu z What is histogram The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of pixels B Brightness Dark Bright During playback Disp. Info. Note • The TV or monitor connected to the camcorder... using an HDMI cable (sold separately) will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side. Brighter image will show recording information.
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... end). 18 mm (23/32 in .). 1) The image sensor is the part of the camcorder that acts as the film. • If the subject is about 18 mm (23/32 in .) DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the PHOTO button halfway down to focus ...automatically. 3 Keep the PHOTO button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to the position of the line. When you put enough distance between the camcorder and the subject, refer to achieve...
... end). 18 mm (23/32 in .). 1) The image sensor is the part of the camcorder that acts as the film. • If the subject is about 18 mm (23/32 in .) DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the PHOTO button halfway down to focus ...automatically. 3 Keep the PHOTO button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to the position of the line. When you put enough distance between the camcorder and the subject, refer to achieve...
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... The apparent color of the subject is affected by [Custom Setup]. (Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color (Custom white balance). AWB (Auto WB) The camcorder automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones...
... The apparent color of the subject is affected by [Custom Setup]. (Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color (Custom white balance). AWB (Auto WB) The camcorder automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones...
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... higher the number, the more bluish the image. (The default setting is 0.) Custom white balance 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup]. 2 Hold the camcorder so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in later still image shootings. turns the image bluish. The shutter clicks and the...
... higher the number, the more bluish the image. (The default setting is 0.) Custom white balance 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup]. 2 Hold the camcorder so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in later still image shootings. turns the image bluish. The shutter clicks and the...
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Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camcorder automatically, you can set shooting functions such as Gain/ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, White Balance. 1 Press the control dial and select [Program Auto]. Or, MENU button t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto]. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 24GB
Table of contents Sample images Menu Index Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camcorder automatically, you can set shooting functions such as Gain/ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, White Balance. 1 Press the control dial and select [Program Auto]. Or, MENU button t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto]. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 24GB
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... value. Although you can make flowing image. When a slower shutter speed is used , each frame of noise. Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is automatically adjusted to improve the situation by adjusting the shutter speed. 1 Press the control dial and select [Shutter Priority...3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Manual focusing with 1 second or slower shutter speed in still image recording mode, when you shoot an image with your camcorder attached to make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject such as a running ...
... value. Although you can make flowing image. When a slower shutter speed is used , each frame of noise. Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is automatically adjusted to improve the situation by adjusting the shutter speed. 1 Press the control dial and select [Shutter Priority...3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Manual focusing with 1 second or slower shutter speed in still image recording mode, when you shoot an image with your camcorder attached to make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject such as a running ...
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...the V botton repeatedly to select the desired value. Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Exposure value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • In manual exposure mode, the [Gain] setting [Auto] is set to [...as necessary. • The brightness of contents Sample images Menu Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the camcorder 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Table of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being...
...the V botton repeatedly to select the desired value. Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Exposure value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • In manual exposure mode, the [Gain] setting [Auto] is set to [...as necessary. • The brightness of contents Sample images Menu Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the camcorder 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Table of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being...
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...shooting during the reduction. • Reducing blur is selected. 28GB Notes • The shutter clicks 7 times and an image is applied to the camcorder - Subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with erratic... • [Shoot Mode] becomes [Program Auto] when movie recording mode is less effective when shooting: - Table of time that are too close to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 Press the control dial and select [Hand-...
...shooting during the reduction. • Reducing blur is selected. 28GB Notes • The shutter clicks 7 times and an image is applied to the camcorder - Subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with erratic... • [Shoot Mode] becomes [Program Auto] when movie recording mode is less effective when shooting: - Table of time that are too close to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 Press the control dial and select [Hand-...
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... Or, MENU button t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. The camcorder combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is less effective when shooting: - Notes • The shutter clicks 7 times and an image is recorded. • Reducing blur is reduced while preventing noise. Subjects with little contrast...as tiles, and subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using a flash (sold separately), to the camcorder. - This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 Press the control dial and select [Anti Motion Blur].
... Or, MENU button t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. The camcorder combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is less effective when shooting: - Notes • The shutter clicks 7 times and an image is recorded. • Reducing blur is reduced while preventing noise. Subjects with little contrast...as tiles, and subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using a flash (sold separately), to the camcorder. - This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 Press the control dial and select [Anti Motion Blur].
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... the AF area located in auto focus mode. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) The camcorder determines which of contents Sample images Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus on a small subject or ... the center area exclusively. Table of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. When you press the PHOTO button halfway down in still image recording mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] - [Anti Motion Blur] - Movie...
... the AF area located in auto focus mode. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) The camcorder determines which of contents Sample images Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus on a small subject or ... the center area exclusively. Table of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. When you press the PHOTO button halfway down in still image recording mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] - [Anti Motion Blur] - Movie...
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... activate [Single-shot AF] temporarily. Notes • In movie recording mode, the camcorder automatically focuses appropriately to focus while the PHOTO button is pressed. If it is motionless. The camcorder continues to record movies. Menu Index 31GB Table of contents Sample images Autofocus Mode ...mode, the audio signals will not sound when the subject is in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot AF) (Continuous AF) The camcorder focuses and the focus is in motion. Use this when the subject is difficult ...
... activate [Single-shot AF] temporarily. Notes • In movie recording mode, the camcorder automatically focuses appropriately to focus while the PHOTO button is pressed. If it is motionless. The camcorder continues to record movies. Menu Index 31GB Table of contents Sample images Autofocus Mode ...mode, the audio signals will not sound when the subject is in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot AF) (Continuous AF) The camcorder focuses and the focus is in motion. Use this when the subject is difficult ...
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... 37GB Remove the lens hood when using a flash. • When using a flash (sold separately). There are certain Sony flashes or functions that you use a Sony external flash (sold separately) allows you to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. z Tips on the power of...Attach a flash. 2 MENU button t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 3 Turn on flash shooting • The lens hood may block the light of flash. A flash will operate even in your area, or consult your camcorder. Allows you can use a flash when recording movies. For the compatibility of a moving ...
... 37GB Remove the lens hood when using a flash. • When using a flash (sold separately). There are certain Sony flashes or functions that you use a Sony external flash (sold separately) allows you to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. z Tips on the power of...Attach a flash. 2 MENU button t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 3 Turn on flash shooting • The lens hood may block the light of flash. A flash will operate even in your area, or consult your camcorder. Allows you can use a flash when recording movies. For the compatibility of a moving ...