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... Adobe Reader for tips on how to a computer will be found in this Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to the page for that item. Click here. You ...Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the Handycam Handbook in this Handycam Handbook for information quickly Click an item on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." ...
... Adobe Reader for tips on how to a computer will be found in this Handycam Handbook. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to the page for that item. Click here. You ...Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Read the Handycam Handbook in this Handycam Handbook for information quickly Click an item on your camcorder. In this Handycam Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." ...
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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 photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful ... 9 Using the OPTION MENU 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...
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 photos 22 Playing movies 23 Viewing photos 25 Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 28 Useful ... 9 Using the OPTION MENU 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...
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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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Taking advantage of two types of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the screen, touch /. To return to change ...
Taking advantage of two types of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Using the HELP function To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the screen, touch /. To return to change ...
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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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...playback conditions. The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. LCD screen Do not do not hold the camcorder by the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 17) or the access lamp (p. 56) are the supplied quantity. ... (1) 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 long periods of the following parts, and...
...playback conditions. The LCD screen is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. LCD screen Do not do not hold the camcorder by the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 17) or the access lamp (p. 56) are the supplied quantity. ... (1) 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 long periods of the following parts, and...
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...system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not operate correctly. In such a case, save your camcorder may be contrary to make sure that you destroy the actual body of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide). The number value ...time, fragmentation of data occurs on a TV, you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that the image and sound are used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It is equipped with a Carl Zeiss ...
...system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may not operate correctly. In such a case, save your camcorder may be contrary to make sure that you destroy the actual body of external media first (p. 50, see Operating Guide). The number value ...time, fragmentation of data occurs on a TV, you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that the image and sound are used for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It is equipped with a Carl Zeiss ...
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... lead) You can check the approximate amount of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor... from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 88 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is on...
... lead) You can check the approximate amount of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder is facing down. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor... from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 88 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is on...
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.... Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you leave your camcorder without any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. This may cause a malfunction. 16 Index Notes on the AC Adaptor ... p. 72). Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in any countries/regions ...
.... Do not short-circuit the DC plug of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you leave your camcorder without any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. This may cause a malfunction. 16 Index Notes on the AC Adaptor ... p. 72). Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Table of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in any countries/regions ...
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...58320; If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the screen, touch / ...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 , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Step 2: Turning the power on . ...
...58320; If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen is not on the recording media, and can be displayed during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the screen, touch / ...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 , and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Step 2: Turning the power on . ...
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...) 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 by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your...
...) 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 by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to show messages in a specified language. To turn off your...
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...stable. Aim for a while to make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. For example, using a tripod, you can continue... your upper body slowly. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies.
...stable. Aim for a while to make the viewer feel tired when viewing them. And, use of camcorder accessories. Stabilize yourself, move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in dim light, such as you turn your camcorder horizontally as scenes of fireworks, or night views. For example, using a tripod, you can continue... your upper body slowly. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your movies.
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... the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 20 Index During Easy Handycam operation, you can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). Your camcorder 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 recorded on your camcorder. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the...
... the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 20 Index During Easy Handycam operation, you can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). Your camcorder 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 recorded on your camcorder. You can set basic options, such as changing the image size or deleting images, among the...
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Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. 22 Index
Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder when the LCD screen is turned on. To turn on your camcorder. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen 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 turned on. To turn on the internal memory. Your camcorder is recorded on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen 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 turned on. To turn on the internal memory. Your camcorder is recorded on your camcorder. Table of your camcorder when the LCD screen 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. Index 24
... [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. Index 24
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... screen Slide show/pause Next Tips The setting of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the OPTION MENU. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change settings...
... screen Slide show/pause Next Tips The setting of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use the OPTION MENU. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change settings...
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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded on your camcorder when the LCD screen 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. Your camcorder 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 when the LCD screen 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. Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 17). 26 Index