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...using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on how to its fullest in the Operating...
...using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media...Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to use Adobe Reader. You can search for tips on how to its fullest in the Operating...
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... the language setting 18 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for backlit subjects 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Switching the screen display 31 Playback on the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index Table of Contents ...Useful Recording Techniques Table of advice for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting ...
... the language setting 18 Recording/Playback Five pieces of contents Using the Handycam Handbook 2 Searching for backlit subjects 30 Recording in mirror mode 31 Switching the screen display 31 Playback on the camcorder 32 Playing movies 32 Viewing photos 33 Index Table of Contents ...Useful Recording Techniques Table of advice for successful recording 19 Recording and playing movies and photos easily ( Easy Handycam Operation) ...20 Recording movies 20 Shooting ...
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... 55 Checking the media information 57 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 58 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 64 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display 66 SOUND/DISP...
... 55 Checking the media information 57 Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting 58 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered 59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies 60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos 64 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display 66 SOUND/DISP...
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... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 88 Expected recording time of movies 88 Expected number of recordable photos 89 Using your camcorder abroad 90 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 92 Maintenance and precautions 93 About the "Memory Stick" media...
... Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 88 Expected recording time of movies 88 Expected number of recordable photos 89 Using your camcorder abroad 90 File/folder structure on the internal memory and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 92 Maintenance and precautions 93 About the "Memory Stick" media...
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...; "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (56) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 100/112...
...; "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (56) Access lamp (Internal memory, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Indicator 0:00:00 [00min] 9999 9999 100/112...
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...; the menu item to be changed. Taking advantage of two types of menus Using the HOME MENU When you can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU...
...; the menu item to be changed. Taking advantage of two types of menus Using the HOME MENU When you can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on a computer. Using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. 10 Index
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...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide" ) "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 55 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Menu items, LCD panel, and...
...; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide" ) "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (1) See page 55 for the "Memory Stick" media you can use . Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Menu items, LCD panel, and...
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...such as a DVD-R using your image data using your camcorder to format the media of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide). In such a case, save all your images on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of such ...materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder. About changing the language setting The on some data might cause your...
...such as a DVD-R using your image data using your camcorder to format the media of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide). In such a case, save all your images on -screen displays in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of such ...materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder. About changing the language setting The on some data might cause your...
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...; Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is on, you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it... clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining...
...; Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is on, you can check the approximate amount of your camcorder is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it... clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 1 Turn off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of remaining...
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...battery power ([A.SHUT OFF] p. 72). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ...; and remove the battery pack . Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is damaged. In the default setting, the power...
...battery power ([A.SHUT OFF] p. 72). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ...; and remove the battery pack . Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder without any metallic objects. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is damaged. In the default setting, the power...
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... the LCD screen is not on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. To display the ... screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does not appear during playback. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF 17 Index...
... the LCD screen is not on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. The clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. To display the ... screen. To set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour. The date and time does not appear during playback. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF 17 Index...
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Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] ...) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
Changing the language setting You can turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] ...) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned POWER button You can change the on-screen displays to [OFF], turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen.
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... for successful recording Stabilizing your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording ...without worrying about battery power shortages. 19 Index Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Table of...
... for successful recording Stabilizing your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is closer to your camcorder When you can make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. Excessive zooming will make movies that you can continue recording ...without worrying about battery power shortages. 19 Index Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Using accessories Make good use zooming sparingly. Accentuating movies with narration Consider the sound to the subject during shooting. Table of...
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... and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the... default setting, movies are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 20 Index Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal ...
... and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the... default setting, movies are set automatically. When Easy Handycam operation is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 20 Index Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal ...
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appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Press EASY. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. 22 Index
appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on your camcorder. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Press EASY. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. 22 Index
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Playing movies Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. 23 Index Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Playing movies Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques When Flashes Lights up disappears, the photo is recorded on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on the internal memory. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. 23 Index Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
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... [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change the recording media, select the recording media on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the selected movie reaches the last...
... [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change the recording media, select the recording media on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the selected movie reaches the last...
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... of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Table of [DATA CODE] is fixed to images or change the recording media, select the recording media on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set...
... of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Table of [DATA CODE] is fixed to images or change the recording media, select the recording media on the available menu items. Notes You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set...
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 55). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 26 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on the internal memory (p. 55). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 26 Index Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder.