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...-PC350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on use Note on the type of "Memory Stick" you may be provided, even if recording or playback is connected. - You can use in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the camcorder,... could void your camcorder You can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used in a residential installation. Cassettes with Handycam Station Model DCRA-C111 and AC Power Adaptor Model AC-L25A...
...-PC350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Notes on use Note on the type of "Memory Stick" you may be provided, even if recording or playback is connected. - You can use in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the camcorder,... could void your camcorder You can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be used in a residential installation. Cassettes with Handycam Station Model DCRA-C111 and AC Power Adaptor Model AC-L25A...
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... Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 16 Using an outside power source 19 Step 3: Turning the power on a tape ...35 Recording with ease - Memory photo recording 31 Selecting image quality or size 33 Using... a longer time 28 Using zoom ...28 Recording in mirror mode 29 Using the self-timer ...29 Recording movies fit for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Easy Handycam 36 6
... Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items 15 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 16 Using an outside power source 19 Step 3: Turning the power on a tape ...35 Recording with ease - Memory photo recording 31 Selecting image quality or size 33 Using... a longer time 28 Using zoom ...28 Recording in mirror mode 29 Using the self-timer ...29 Recording movies fit for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Easy Handycam 36 6
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...about half the size of that item supplied. See page 128 for details. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FF51 (1) If your camcorder. Handycam Station (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is not separately available in your camcorder is silver, the battery pack NP-...cable (1) Shoulder Strap (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Attached to the camcorder. CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you can use a "Memory...
...about half the size of that item supplied. See page 128 for details. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FF51 (1) If your camcorder. Handycam Station (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is not separately available in your camcorder is silver, the battery pack NP-...cable (1) Shoulder Strap (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Attached to the camcorder. CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Computer Applications Guide (1) Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you can use a "Memory...
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...Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 80 45 NP-FF51 90 50 (supplied) NP-FF70 175 95 NP-FF71 190 105 With LCD BACKLIGHT set to change the power mode, and zoom. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. C Approximate possible recording...amount of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to OFF Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 90 50 NP-FF51 105 55 (supplied) NP-FF70 190 105 NP-FF71 210 115 Recording time when recording with...
...Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 80 45 NP-FF51 90 50 (supplied) NP-FF70 175 95 NP-FF71 190 105 With LCD BACKLIGHT set to change the power mode, and zoom. B Approximate possible recording time using the viewfinder. C Approximate possible recording...amount of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to OFF Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 90 50 NP-FF51 105 55 (supplied) NP-FF70 190 105 NP-FF71 210 115 Recording time when recording with...
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... BACKLIGHT set to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station and your camcorder is attached to run out. When the AC adaptor is connected to ON. Getting started 19 b Note • The power will be supplied from the wall outlet in this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to the wall outlet via...
... BACKLIGHT set to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station and your camcorder is attached to run out. When the AC adaptor is connected to ON. Getting started 19 b Note • The power will be supplied from the wall outlet in this camcorder for the desired power mode lights up to the wall outlet via...
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...recorded continuously without being recorded. You can view this camcorder. Image size and time (hour: minute: second) 320 × 240 160 × 112 8MB 16MB (supplied) 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB (MSX-M256) 512MB ...40 05:41:20 To record for a longer time on a tape from that point activate the digital zoom ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 69). A tape recorded in the mirror mode. • To press REC START/...the cassette and store it. • You can choose zoom to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of the external flash to record on a "Memory Stick Duo" of time you can record movies...
...recorded continuously without being recorded. You can view this camcorder. Image size and time (hour: minute: second) 320 × 240 160 × 112 8MB 16MB (supplied) 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB (MSX-M256) 512MB ...40 05:41:20 To record for a longer time on a tape from that point activate the digital zoom ([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 69). A tape recorded in the mirror mode. • To press REC START/...the cassette and store it. • You can choose zoom to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of the external flash to record on a "Memory Stick Duo" of time you can record movies...
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...). When you connect with the devices to be produced. b Note • Both the camcorder and the Handycam Station have one A/V jack (for the power supply (p. 16). To copy to both your camcorder or the Handycam Station and the device instead of using an S video cable (optional), higher quality DV format... of your TV or VCR. 60 Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder via the Handycam Station or the A/V jack of your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to LINE. The image might be connected, connecting the S video cable (...
...). When you connect with the devices to be produced. b Note • Both the camcorder and the Handycam Station have one A/V jack (for the power supply (p. 16). To copy to both your camcorder or the Handycam Station and the device instead of using an S video cable (optional), higher quality DV format... of your TV or VCR. 60 Playback Playing the picture on a TV Connect your camcorder via the Handycam Station or the A/V jack of your camcorder to a TV using the A/V connecting cable. Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to LINE. The image might be connected, connecting the S video cable (...
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...Touch [YES] twice. NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to select other power modes. - b Note • Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting ...] is displayed: - FORMAT The supplied or newly purchased "Memory Stick Duo" has been formatted at the factory, and does not ...require formatting. A newly created folder will not be numbered in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. Move the POWER switch to 0001 each time ...
...Touch [YES] twice. NEW FOLDER You can create a new folder (102MSDCF to select other power modes. - b Note • Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting ...] is displayed: - FORMAT The supplied or newly purchased "Memory Stick Duo" has been formatted at the factory, and does not ...require formatting. A newly created folder will not be numbered in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. Move the POWER switch to 0001 each time ...
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... DUB CTRL OK VAR. PROG. MEMORY STICK Select to make programs and dub the selected scenes to a tape on the power mode of your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can select items listed below on a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to a "Memory... Stick Duo" (p. 103). The settings you can adjust vary depending on a VCR (p. 98). See the supplied "Computer Applications Guide" for details....
... DUB CTRL OK VAR. PROG. MEMORY STICK Select to make programs and dub the selected scenes to a tape on the power mode of your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can select items listed below on a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to a "Memory... Stick Duo" (p. 103). The settings you can adjust vary depending on a VCR (p. 98). See the supplied "Computer Applications Guide" for details....
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...Using the Menu REC LED GON OFF Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder from your camcorder for about being recorded. • When you are recording close to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. REMAINING GAUTO ON REMOTE CTRL Select to display the camera settings data ... Using the Menu 87 b Note • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from responding to turn on the camera recording lamp on your camcorder during recording. GON OFF BEEP Select to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. GMELODY...
...Using the Menu REC LED GON OFF Select when using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder from your camcorder for about being recorded. • When you are recording close to sound a beep instead of your camcorder. REMAINING GAUTO ON REMOTE CTRL Select to display the camera settings data ... Using the Menu 87 b Note • The setting returns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from responding to turn on the camera recording lamp on your camcorder during recording. GON OFF BEEP Select to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit. GMELODY...
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Refer to the operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([PICT. The image might be output... your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. b Note • When your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Prepare your camcorder for playback. • Insert the recorded cassette. • Slide the POWER switch ...i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. connect the same cables to both your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs...
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([PICT. The image might be output... your camcorder to other device via the DV Interface. b Note • When your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 3 Prepare your camcorder for playback. • Insert the recorded cassette. • Slide the POWER switch ...i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. The video and sound signals are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures. connect the same cables to both your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs...
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...MIC jack. (A) • Connecting a microphone (optional) to the Intelligent accessory shoe. (B) • Connecting audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V jack or the internal microphone to be output from the S VIDEO jack or the A/V jack. B Intelligent accessory ...shoe Internal microphone AMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Microphone (optional) Dubbing/Editing CA/V jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Audio L (white...
...MIC jack. (A) • Connecting a microphone (optional) to the Intelligent accessory shoe. (B) • Connecting audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder using the A/V jack or the internal microphone to be output from the S VIDEO jack or the A/V jack. B Intelligent accessory ...shoe Internal microphone AMIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Microphone (optional) Dubbing/Editing CA/V jack A/V connecting cable (supplied) Audio L (white...
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... can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model manufacturer. Connect your camcorder to the printer b Note • Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply. 1 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" on which still images are stored into...
... can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model manufacturer. Connect your camcorder to the printer b Note • Connect the supplied AC Adaptor to the wall outlet for the power supply. 1 Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" on which still images are stored into...
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...supplied Remote Commander does not function. If this still does not solve the problem, insert a new battery since the battery is set to troubleshoot the problem. cInsert your camcorder... persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use a linear mechanism. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button using your Sony dealer. This is because.... (p. 19) • Your camcorder is discharged, running low, or not attached to the Handycam Station correctly. (p. 5) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is dead. (p. 144) cRemove any...
...supplied Remote Commander does not function. If this still does not solve the problem, insert a new battery since the battery is set to troubleshoot the problem. cInsert your camcorder... persists, remove the power source and contact your camcorder, use a linear mechanism. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button using your Sony dealer. This is because.... (p. 19) • Your camcorder is discharged, running low, or not attached to the Handycam Station correctly. (p. 5) The camcorder does not operate even when the power is dead. (p. 144) cRemove any...
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...your camcorder to the Handycam Station correctly. (p. 5) • The battery charge is completed. (p. 16) The CHARGE lamp flashes while the cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly...The temperature of the environment is open. 114 Troubleshooting cTurn off . Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHARGE lamp does not light while...camcorder, the camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. It may be ejected from the wall outlet. (p. 16) cInsert your Sony dealer. A problem occurs when the camcorder is supplied...
...your camcorder to the Handycam Station correctly. (p. 5) • The battery charge is completed. (p. 16) The CHARGE lamp flashes while the cAttach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly...The temperature of the environment is open. 114 Troubleshooting cTurn off . Batteries/Power sources Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The CHARGE lamp does not light while...camcorder, the camcorder is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. It may be ejected from the wall outlet. (p. 16) cInsert your Sony dealer. A problem occurs when the camcorder is supplied...
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..., Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. AC-L25A/L25B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC systembased TV (see... AC 100 V to the local time by time difference You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using your camcorder abroad. System NTSC PAL PAL - Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can easily set the time difference (p. 89). M PAL - N SECAM ...
..., Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. AC-L25A/L25B [a] [b] On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based camcorder. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC systembased TV (see... AC 100 V to the local time by time difference You can use your camcorder in any countries/ regions using your camcorder abroad. System NTSC PAL PAL - Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can easily set the time difference (p. 89). M PAL - N SECAM ...
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...on the "Memory Stick Duo" with extremely high humidity or subject to the write-protect position. If you eject the "Memory Stick Duo," turn the power off on the "Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). - On location for use Do not use may damage the ...Stick Duo" you use Image data may differ depending on the combination of small children. When using the supplied "Memory Stick Duo," be made. - If you use . * The "Memory Stick Duo" supplied with your camcorder is danger that improper use or keep "Memory Stick Duo" media out of the reach of the "...
...on the "Memory Stick Duo" with extremely high humidity or subject to the write-protect position. If you eject the "Memory Stick Duo," turn the power off on the "Memory Stick Duo" (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). - On location for use Do not use may damage the ...Stick Duo" you use Image data may differ depending on the combination of small children. When using the supplied "Memory Stick Duo," be made. - If you use . * The "Memory Stick Duo" supplied with your camcorder is danger that improper use or keep "Memory Stick Duo" media out of the reach of the "...
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... not move. - Use cleaning paper moistened with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during the operation. 1 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). 2 Remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station, and disconnect cables other than that of the .... - This is ejected. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording. • The video head suffers from a cold place into a place warmed up . Video head • ...
... not move. - Use cleaning paper moistened with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). - Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during the operation. 1 Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). 2 Remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station, and disconnect cables other than that of the .... - This is ejected. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after using the supplied AC Adaptor during recording. • The video head suffers from a cold place into a place warmed up . Video head • ...
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...from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the eyecup. 2 1 1Remove the screw on the right side of the eyecup using the supplied AC Adaptor or Handycam Station, and leave it . Additional Information ,continued Additional Information 135 Using chemicals such as at all. Leaving the casing in ...; Avoid the following instances: - To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is exposed to salty air such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, ...
...from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the eyecup. 2 1 1Remove the screw on the right side of the eyecup using the supplied AC Adaptor or Handycam Station, and leave it . Additional Information ,continued Additional Information 135 Using chemicals such as at all. Leaving the casing in ...; Avoid the following instances: - To charge the pre-installed button-type battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed button-type battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is exposed to salty air such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, ...
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Supplied accessories See page 15. Handycam Station DCRA-C111 S video input/output Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced 4-pin mini DIN ...) USB jack mini-B DV input/output 4-pin connector AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W ,continued Additional Information 137 Additional Information 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 8.5 × (Optical) F = 1.8 ~ 2.9 Focal length In CAMERA-TAPE: 5.1 - 51 mm (7/...
Supplied accessories See page 15. Handycam Station DCRA-C111 S video input/output Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced 4-pin mini DIN ...) USB jack mini-B DV input/output 4-pin connector AC Adaptor AC-L25A/L25B Power requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W ,continued Additional Information 137 Additional Information 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) In CAMERA-MEMORY: 8.5 × (Optical) F = 1.8 ~ 2.9 Focal length In CAMERA-TAPE: 5.1 - 51 mm (7/...