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Question posted by vedkhadka on April 10th, 2014

Japanese Language To English

I have japanese sony hdr cx12 but the language in the camcorder is japanese. How could I change the language setting as I dont understand japanese.

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Answer #1: Posted by StLFanMan on April 11th, 2014 6:55 AM
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You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

Touch HOME --->SETTINGS --->CLOCK/LANG --->LANGUAGE SET, then select the desired language.

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Operating Guide - Page 5

...  Handycam Station (1) ...Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 27)  PMB  PMB Guide  Handycam... Handbook (PDF)  "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) Types of "Memory Stick" you can use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of up to 16 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with the limits for a digital device pursuant to operate this camcorder...camcorder...
Operating Guide - Page 6

...camcorder.  If you need an NTSC system-based TV.  Television programs, films, video tapes, and other malfunctions could occur.  Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or Handycam Station from the camcorder...On recording  Before starting to record, test the recording function to the camcorder  When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," be damaged,...
Operating Guide - Page 7

... operating procedures. On playing back recorded images on -screen displays in each local language are used in the camcorder using your camcorder. About language setting  The on other devices  Your camcorder is connected to a computer  Do not try to the Handycam Station. US  The scenes may not operate correctly. If you cannot play back...
Operating Guide - Page 8

... 27 Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 27 Installing "PMB 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 30 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 US  Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack..........9 Step 2: Setting the date and time........ 12 Changing the language setting 12 Step 3: Inserting...
Operating Guide - Page 9

... pack Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. Remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket... (H series) after attaching it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. Be sure that the  mark on the...
Operating Guide - Page 10

...from the wall outlet (wall socket). On the charging/recording/playback time  Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C (77 ˚F). 10°C to 30°C (50 ˚F to 86 ...Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder or the Handycam Station, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the battery as ...
Operating Guide - Page 11

... [a] [b] See "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) for details. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with your camcorder is turned off, ...the DC plug of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. Also, you can use your camcorder in any metallic objects. US 11 On using the AC Adaptor supplied with any countries/ ...
Operating Guide - Page 12

... language. Changing the language setting You can turn on -screen displays to 4:3 automatically. 2 Touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [CLOCK/ LANG]  [CLOCK SET]. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [NEXT]. 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour US 12 and minute, then touch . POWER switch When using the camcorder...
Operating Guide - Page 13

...could occur.  Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or Handycam Station from the camcorder  Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder  Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording...; Notes  Do not Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" when the Access lamp is set to create a new Image Database File. Note that there is lit or flashing. If the POWER...
Operating Guide - Page 15

For details, see "Handycam Handbook."  You can also change the Smile Shutter setting in [DETECTION SET], [SMILE SENSITIVITY], [SMILE PRIORITY], and [FRAME SETTING]. Recording/Playback/Saving images  Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 21).  As the default setting, a still image is recorded during movie recording when a ...
Operating Guide - Page 17

... connect A/V connecting cables or component A/V cable to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to be connected.  Notes  When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to the instruction manual of the TV.  Connect your camcorder. A/V Remote Connector  Notes  When the A/V connecting cable...
Operating Guide - Page 18

... picked up by the internal microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded.  Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in red during playback zoom, the point you press while the power is set to OFF (CHG), you touched will be displayed in the center of each part Buttons...
Operating Guide - Page 19

... or A/V connecting cable.  Interface connector Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station.  (DISC BURN) button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. Touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO SETTINGS]  [FLASH MODE] to change the setting.  MANUAL button You can be less than...
Operating Guide - Page 21

... PRO Duo." US 21 Recording/Playback/Saving images Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during playback. Upper left Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Upper right Indicator Center Indicator  Center Meaning AUDIO...
Operating Guide - Page 22

.... To apply the selected item, touch [YES]. Touch (OPTION), to change the operating settings for your convenience. If you can change the setting. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen.  Tips  If... you right-click the mouse on the screen. For details on the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 27). (HOME)  To see the explanation of (HELP) turns orange. ...
Operating Guide - Page 23

... be used during Easy Handycam operation. SETTING], SET [SMILE SHUTTER]*3 VIEW [DATA CODE], IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ DISP SET*2 [VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT SETTINGS [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT], [COMPONENT], [HDMI RESOLUTION] CLOCK/ LANG [CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA SET], [DST SET]/ [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*1 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [REC LAMP...
Operating Guide - Page 25

...VIDEO (optional). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.  Start playback on your camcorder...camcorder on your camcorder.  Connect the  (USB) jack of your camcorder. Creating a disc of HD (high definition) image quality Connect your camcorder to a Sony...and then your Handycam Station and the other devices Power your camcorder to the ...
Operating Guide - Page 27

... in detail about your camcorder and its bottom surface.  Click [Exit]  [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. To view "Handycam Handbook," double-click "Handbook. Installation starts. To use .  "PMB" (only for "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) appears.  Select the desired language and the model name of...
Operating Guide - Page 29

....  Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next].  As the screen to confirm the connection appears, connect your camcorder to the computer following the steps below.  Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket).  Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn...
Operating Guide - Page 34

... the supplied rechargeable battery pack Handycam Station DCRA-C240 Input/Output connector A/V OUT jack: Component/video and audio output jack USB ...camera For movies: 40 - 480 mm (1 5/8 - 19 in.) (16:9) For still images: 37 - 444 mm (1 1/2 - 17 1/2 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. ** The unique pixel array of Sony...

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