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... accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it has been UL Listed. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may ...the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is ...
... accept any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Otherwise, fire or injury may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual thoroughly, and retain it has been UL Listed. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may ...the battery pack using the AC Adaptor. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by returning your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is an internationally recognized safety organization. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is ...
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... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See ...000 feet). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder in ( ) are lit or flashing. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made when this...
... USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack Only for DCR-SR47/SR48/SR67: NP-FH30 (1) Only for DCR-SR87: NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 25) "PMB" (software) including "PMB Guide" "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1) See ...000 feet). If the drop sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder in ( ) are lit or flashing. When a drop occurs, or under a nongravity condition, the block noise made when this...
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... images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual ... problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the supplied CD-ROM (p. ...effective use. However, there may be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, ...
... images of the LCD screen. In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of the camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media." In this manual ... problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be contrary to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the supplied CD-ROM (p. ...effective use. However, there may be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using the camcorder if necessary (p. 16). If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, ...
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... movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer ...(p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you can change the recording media (p. 38). Operation flow Recording movies ...
... movies and photos (p. 37) You can free up recording space by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder (p. 21) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p. 24) Saving movies and photos on a disc Saving movies and photos with a computer ...(p. 25) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p. 31) Operating by the camcorder screen, you have saved on DVDirect Express by deleting movies and photos that you can change the recording media (p. 38). Operation flow Recording movies ...
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Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and ...setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating...
Table of contents Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this before operating your camcorder 6 Operation flow 10 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack 13 Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Step 2: Turning the power on, and ...setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 16 Recording Recording 17 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation 20 Playback Playback on the camcorder 21 Playing images on a TV 24 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows 25 When using a Macintosh 25 Creating...
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Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 37 Coping with shooting conditions 38 Changing the recording medium 38 To check the recording media settings 39 Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal hard disk to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media 40 Customizing your camcorder with menus 41 Using the HELP function 41 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam Handbook 45 Additional information Troubleshooting 46 Precautions 49 Specifications 51 Screen indicators 55 Parts and controls 56 Index 58 US 12
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... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 52 on charging, recording and playing time. US 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard...
... 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 and the wall outlet (wall socket). Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the... DC IN jack of your camcorder. See page 52 on charging, recording and playing time. US 13 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp ACCESS lamp (Hard...
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... screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any metallic objects. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the... cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same ...
... screen and make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Photo) lamp (p. 15)/ACCESS/access lamp (p. 13, 39) are turned off automatically if you leave your camcorder is on, you can charge the battery pack in any metallic objects. Charging the battery pack abroad You can check the approximate amount of the... cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off . Do not short-circuit the DC plug of remaining battery power with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same ...
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...time, then touch . When an item is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME... clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...
...time, then touch . When an item is open, press POWER. Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on the recording media, and can turn on your camcorder. To display the date and time, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME... clock starts. If you set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] ...
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Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) 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] is set to show messages in a specified language.
Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET] a desired language US 16 To turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) 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] is set to show messages in a specified language.
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US 17 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Recording Recording 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 hard disk (p. 38). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
US 17 Your camcorder is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Recording Recording 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 hard disk (p. 38). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
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...;. US 18 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 52 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about ...43). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording media (p. 38). You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] ...
...;. US 18 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you close the LCD screen during recording, the camcorder stops recording. See page 52 on the recordable time of movies. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about ...43). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in mirror mode. 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder You can change the recording media (p. 38). You can increase the zooming level by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] ...
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Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19 Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press MODE to turn on the hard disk (p. 38). Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of the screen becomes 4:3. US 19 Recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of your camcorder.
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...the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW ...IMAGES) on your camcorder. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears...
...the VISUAL INDEX screen by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 15). Press (VIEW IMAGES). To the index screen of scenes by pressing (VIEW ...IMAGES) on your camcorder. If you touch the movie or photo with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. Playback The VISUAL INDEX screen appears...
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... can turn on or off the on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This information is not displayed during recording, but you repeat touching / during recording. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. US 22 Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play ...
... can turn on or off the on the VISUAL INDEX screen. This information is not displayed during recording, but you repeat touching / during recording. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. US 22 Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play ...
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Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Playback US 23 Your camcorder displays the selected photo. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM).
Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU You can zoom in the frame. When viewing photos recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, (playback folder) appears on the screen. Playback US 23 Your camcorder displays the selected photo. If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM).
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...(White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of a TV or ...sold separately), higher quality images can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately) When connecting to another ...
...(White) (Red) VCRs or TVs (Yellow) :Signal flow A/V Remote Connector Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will not output audio. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of a TV or ...sold separately), higher quality images can be connected to. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV. Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable (, supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (, sold separately) When connecting to another ...
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...and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it in order, from the supplied CD... not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in order, from a computer. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder from the lower to ensure that of the previously installed "PMB," check to the higher. Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a...
...and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/ Step 2 Installing the supplied software "PMB" Install "PMB" before connecting your camcorder, uninstall "PMB" from the computer and then re-install it in order, from the supplied CD... not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in order, from a computer. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder from the lower to ensure that of the previously installed "PMB," check to the higher. Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a...
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...57732; (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. higher version of "PMB" first, some functions may need to complete the installation. The ...58320; Close all applications running on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the...
...57732; (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT]. Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. higher version of "PMB" first, some functions may need to complete the installation. The ...58320; Close all applications running on the computer, you may not work correctly. See page 45 on the "Handycam Handbook". Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Log on as an Administrator for the...
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...Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop... of discs you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with a computer US 27 When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14...
...Burn can be saved on a disc automatically. Install "PMB" beforehand (p. 25), however, do not start "PMB." Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop... of discs you can save movies and photos on a disc by simply pressing (DISC BURN) on the installation procedure. The "Handycam Handbook" is completed, following icons will appear. Creating a disc with a computer US 27 When the installation is not installed in this operation (p. 14...