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... 9 Menu lists 11 List of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing 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 ...
... 9 Menu lists 11 List of the HOME MENU 11 List of the OPTION MENU 12 Read this before operating your camcorder 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 15 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 17 Changing 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 ...
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...Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 53 Checking the battery information 54 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 55 Selecting the recording media for movies 55 Selecting the recording media for photos 55 ... 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...
...Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express 52 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc 53 Checking the battery information 54 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media 55 Selecting the recording media for movies 55 Selecting the recording media for photos 55 ... 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...
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... of movies/number of recordable photos 88 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 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 94 About handling of your camcorder 95 Index 99 Index
... of movies/number of recordable photos 88 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 93 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 94 About handling of your camcorder 95 Index 99 Index
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Table of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (16) CHG (charge) lamp (15) START/STOP button (21, 27) Grip belt (20, 26) Hook for a shoulder belt ... Recording Techniques Index Power zoom lever (30, 37) PHOTO button (23, 28) MODE button (22, 28) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (17) Battery pack (15) Tripod receptacle POWER button (17) EASY button (21) RESET button Press RESET to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw...
Table of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). BATT (battery) release lever (16) CHG (charge) lamp (15) START/STOP button (21, 27) Grip belt (20, 26) Hook for a shoulder belt ... Recording Techniques Index Power zoom lever (30, 37) PHOTO button (23, 28) MODE button (22, 28) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (17) Battery pack (15) Tripod receptacle POWER button (17) EASY button (21) RESET button Press RESET to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw...
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...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... Upper right Indicator Meaning HOME button (9) Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning Recording status (21, 27) Photo size (64) Slide show set (38) Warning (85) Playback mode (24, 33) Meaning Recording mode...
...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... Upper right Indicator Meaning HOME button (9) Self-timer recording (80) BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (79) MICREF LEVEL low (80) WIDE SELECT (60) Remaining battery Return button (9) Meaning Recording status (21, 27) Photo size (64) Slide show set (38) Warning (85) Playback mode (24, 33) Meaning Recording mode...
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... date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO p. 41 p. 41 p. 43 p. 44 p. 44 p. 44 p. 45 p. 45 p. 41 p. 41 p. 46 p. 46 p. 47 p. 48 p. 48 p. 49 p. 49 p. 49 p. 52 p. 52 Operating Guide p. 54 (MANAGE...
... date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO p. 41 p. 41 p. 43 p. 44 p. 44 p. 44 p. 45 p. 45 p. 41 p. 41 p. 46 p. 46 p. 47 p. 48 p. 48 p. 49 p. 49 p. 49 p. 52 p. 52 Operating Guide p. 54 (MANAGE...
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...; USB cable (1) 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. Otherwise, the...
...; USB cable (1) 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. Otherwise, the...
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...screen displays in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). When the camcorder is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Note on the country/region. When you save your computer (see...your images on external media periodically. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you transfer the camcorder, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates ...
...screen displays in low light conditions, such as a DVD-R using your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). When the camcorder is not possible due to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Note on the country/region. When you save your computer (see...your images on external media periodically. Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is recommended that you transfer the camcorder, it is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. The number value indicates ...
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... recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect...
... recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect...
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...socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Notes on the AC Adaptor Use...730;F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF] p. 72). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. ...
...socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in a narrow space, such as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack." Notes on the AC Adaptor Use...730;F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF] p. 72). Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. ...
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...since the recording person is essential that may make the scene look stable. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 19 Index Excessive zooming will make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and...be recorded with your body. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make movies that you not move your upper body slowly. Table of Contents ...
...since the recording person is essential that may make the scene look stable. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. For example, using a tripod, you can continue recording without worrying about battery power shortages. 19 Index Excessive zooming will make a time-lapse recording or record subjects in and...be recorded with your body. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. By always carrying spare batteries, you can make movies that you not move your upper body slowly. Table of Contents ...
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... can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) (CAMERA) [MOVIE]. 27 Index You cannot operate your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can start recording. START/STOP button Table of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next...
... can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching (HOME) (CAMERA) [MOVIE]. 27 Index You cannot operate your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. You can start recording. START/STOP button Table of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on each time you press DISP. 31 Index Switching the screen display Information (remaining battery capacity, etc.) toggles off and on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on each time you press DISP. 31 Index Switching the screen display Information (remaining battery capacity, etc.) toggles off and on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
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... all the recordable space of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Select the recording medium that.... 4 Touch [YES] . It may damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images.
... all the recordable space of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Select the recording medium that.... 4 Touch [YES] . It may damage the recording media. Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from your camcorder while deleting the images.
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The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. The ...; You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you...
The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while dividing the movie. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while dividing movies on the playback screen from OPTION MENU. The ...; You cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you press . It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you...
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... Playlist. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Movies added to the Playlist. The original movies are not changed even if you want to...
... Playlist. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. Movies added to the Playlist. The original movies are not changed even if you want to...
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... DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on any discs will be ...the disc tray on the DVD writer opens and you can save movies on a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. Insert an unused disc into the DVD ...Index 50 You can also play back images on the DVD writer. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on a created disc. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Creating a ...
... DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on any discs will be ...the disc tray on the DVD writer opens and you can save movies on a disc when using battery power, the DVD writer does not work. Insert an unused disc into the DVD ...Index 50 You can also play back images on the DVD writer. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Press (DISC BURN) on a created disc. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Creating a ...
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... the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the ...screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. The remaining battery capacity is 4:3, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [4:3 When you connect a monaural ...
... the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the ...screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the device. The remaining battery capacity is 4:3, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [4:3 When you connect a monaural ...
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...(Items to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. 68 Index Cancels the melody. Useful Recording Techniques LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the volume of the LCD screen...HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting ON OFF A melody sounds when you connect your camcorder to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with .
...(Items to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. 68 Index Cancels the melody. Useful Recording Techniques LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the volume of the LCD screen...HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting ON OFF A melody sounds when you connect your camcorder to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with .
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... the subject. Touch [ ]. like color lamps The white balance will be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is flashing quickly. flashes slowly...piece of paper, to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: ...
... the subject. Touch [ ]. like color lamps The white balance will be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is flashing quickly. flashes slowly...piece of paper, to [AUTO]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, if keeps flashing after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for the following recording conditions: ...