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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality 1 Operating GuideGetting Started Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation 2 WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture UsePower Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning 3 InstallationWater and Moisture Power-CordProtection Accessories Ventilation –Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or Lightning ServiceDamage Requiring Service –When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed –If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set –If the set has been exposed to rain or water Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts Safety Check 4 Read this firstNote For the State of California, USA only 5 Notes on useYour camcorder is supplied with two kinds of manuals –“Operating Guide” (This manual) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use mini DV cassettes marked Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick” that have the logo shown below (p. 92) –(“Memory Stick Duo”) –(“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) –(“Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo”) “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” (You cannot use with your camcorder.) •You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” Continued 6 Read this first (Continued)When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment Using the camcorder •Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts •The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof See “On using your camcorder” (p. 96) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens About changing the language setting On recording 7 on a TV, you need an NTSC system-basedTVOn playing back HDV tapes on other devices About this manual About the Carl Zeiss lens 8 Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Playback Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) Trying out the HDV format Viewing video recorded in the HDV format Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Searching for the starting point Playing the picture on a TV Menu items CAMERA SET menu Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) Recording MEMORY SET menu PICT.APPLI. menu EDIT/PLAY menu STANDARD SET menu TIME/LANGU. menu Customizing Personal Menu 9 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDDrecorders Recording pictures from a VCR, etc Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” Deleting recorded pictures from the Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) What you can do with Windows computer Installing the “First Step Guide” and software Viewing “First Step Guide” Using a Macintosh computer Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad Maintenance and precautions Specifications Identifying parts and controls Indicators displayed during recording 10 Trying out the HDV formatWhat is the HDV format Why shoot in the HDV format 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV formatViewing on a high definition TV (p. 34) Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 36) Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 64) Connecting to a computer (p. 73) 12 Step 1: Checking supplied items13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack14 Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)To remove the battery pack When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 94) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen Charging time Recording time 15 timeNP-FH60 (supplied) •All times measured under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed Playing time opened Recorded *When the LCD backlight turns on On the battery pack •Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The –The battery pack is not attached correctly –The battery pack is damaged –The battery pack is worn-out(for Battery Info only) When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an On the charging/recording/playback time On the AC Adaptor Do not 16 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time17 Changing the language settingYou can change the on-screendisplays to show messages in a specified language Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language 18 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording19 Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”23 Recording24 BeepShutter click 25 ZoomingPower zoom lever Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) •You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD panel You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)For each separate time tape recording, up to 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPElamp, then press START/STOP to start tape recording 2 Press PHOTO fully 3 still images can be recorded the images are stored onto the “Memory •You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec 26 Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dialIt is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to the CAM CTRL dial MANUAL button CAM CTRL dial 1Press the MANUAL button to activate the manual adjustment mode 2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the focus manually Menu items that can be assigned –[FOCUS] (p. 45) –[EXPOSURE] (p. 43) –[SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 44) –[AE SHIFT] (p. 45) –[WB SHIFT] (p. 45) To assign the menu items to the CAM CTRL dial 1Press and hold the MANUAL button for several seconds The [DIAL SET] screen appears 2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a menu item to be assigned 3Press the MANUAL button If you select [RESET] in step •During playback, you can adjust the volume using the CAM CTRL dial •You can also assign menu items using [DIAL SET] (p. 49) Using the flashFlash Flash button Press the (flash) button repeatedly to select an appropriate setting Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot)Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback29 Viewing still imagesTouch The most recently recorded image is displayed To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen Touch . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode To view pictures in other folders, touch t t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with /, then touch (p. 51) 30 Playback (Continued)Using PB zoom 31 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)32 Searching for the starting point33 The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”and appears on the screen If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY 2 Press STOP when you want to stop playback 3 Press mREW The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.” 4 Press PLAY Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 28) SEARCH M 1 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander 2 Press .(Previous)/>(Next) to select a recording date To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding Press STOP 34 Playing the picture on a TV35 Connecting to a high definition TVHD (high definition) image quality HDMI A B C : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Component video cable [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (56) (Green) Y [COMPONENT] t (Blue) PB/CB [1080i/480i] (59) (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (Red) (Yellow) 36 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)HDMI HDMI cable (optional) •Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover) i.LINK cable (supplied) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (59) Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 39 Using the menu items40 Menu items42 CAMERA SET menu43 SPOT MTR·FCS (Spot Meter & Spot Focus)You can adjust the brightness and the focus of a picture at the same time and 9 appear 2Touch [END] To return the setting to automatic exposure and focus, touch [AUTO]t[END] SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)1Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen appears To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] EXPOSURE1Touch [MANUAL] 2 Adjust the exposure by touching 3 Touch To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t WHITE BAL. (White balance)CAMERA SET menu (Continued) The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR () INDOOR (n) ONE PUSH () The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light 1Touch [ONE PUSH] 3Touch [] 44 SHARPNESSYou can adjust the sharpness of the image Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEEDSelect to adjust the shutter speed automatically MANUAL( ) Adjust the shutter speed using MEMORY SlowerFaster •For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears on the screen 45 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow shutter)AE SHIFTYou can adjust the exposure using •Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim CAMERA COLORYou can adjust the color intensity with /. appears when [CAMERA COLOR] is anything other than the default setting Decreases color Increases color intensity WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) You can adjust the white balance to the desired setting using SPOT FOCUS1Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] •If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL] FOCUS9appears 2Touch (focusing on close subjects) If you touch , appears, and you can adjust the focus to infinity 3Touch To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t 46 TELE MACROWhen you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide- angle (W side) PEAKINGBOFF Do not set this function WHITE Makes the outline color white RED Makes the outline color red YELLOW Makes the outline color yellow FLASH SETxFLASH LEVEL HIGH() Makes the flash level higher BNORMAL() LOW() Makes the flash level lower xREDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording 47 SUPER NS (Super NightShot)and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear on the screen Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction •Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 105) •Remove the conversion lens (optional) and the lens hood NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)•The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet) COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON] the you can record an image brighter in color Menu even in dark places and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF] ZEBRAThe zebra pattern is not displayed The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE • IRE represents the screen brightness 48 HISTOGRAMPixels Darker Brighter Brightness SELF-TIMERA still image is recorded after about 10 seconds Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER]is set to [ON] and appears To cancel the count down, touch [RESET] To cancel the self-timer,select [OFF] •You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 106) DIGITAL ZOOMUp to 10 × zoom is performed optically 20 × STEADYSHOT 49 MEMORY SET menu50 MEMORY SET menu (Continued)Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the number of recordable pictures When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MEMORY 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- TAPE When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/ EDIT 51 ALL ERASE1Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER] [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the “Memory Stick Duo.” [CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the images in the selected folder Deletes all the images in the selected folder 2Touch [YES] twice t FORMATTo execute formatting, touch [YES] twice Formatting is completed, and all the images will be deleted FILE NOBSERIES RESET Resets the file number to 0001 each time the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER (Recording folder)Select the folder to be used for recording with /, then touch PB FOLDER (Playback folder)Select the playback folder with /, then touch 52 PICT.APPLI. menu•You can select the first picture for the slide show with /before touching [START] 53 D.EFFECT (Digital effect)You can add digital effects to recording/ playback 1Touch the desired effect 2Adjust the effect with /, then touch Effect Items to adjust CINEMA No adjustment necessary EFECT STILL The degree of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose under a movie FLASH The interval of frame-by frame recording/playback TRAIL The fade time of the incidental image OLD MOVIE *Available during tape recording only To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect) You can add a cinematic atmosphere to pictures by adjusting the image quality STILL FLASH (flash motion) Records/plays back a movie with a serial- still-imageeffect (strobe effect) TRAIL When recording/playback, trailing after images are left in the picture OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue to pictures •Effects added to the playback pictures are not Stick Duo” •If you set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METER] and [EXPOSURE] return to [AUTO] You can save pictures edited using special effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) 54 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting SKINTONE Makes skin texture look more smoother and more appealing NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia B&W (Black and white) Pictures appear in black and white SOLARIZE Pictures appear as an illustration with strong contrast PASTEL Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing MOSAIC Pictures appear mosaic-patterned SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording)This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen A 3 second-movie(approx.) is recorded as a second Touch to set the following [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] 55 EDIT/PLAY menu56 STANDARD SET menu57 REC FORMATYou can select a recording format BHDV1080i () Records in the HDV1080i specification DV () Records in the DV format DV SETThe following functions are available when recording in DV format xREC MODE (Recording mode) BSP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette LP (LP) Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play) xWIDE SELECT B16:9 WIDE Records pictures in the full screen for a 16:9 (wide) TV screen 4:3 () Records pictures in the full screen for a 4:3 TV screen xAUDIO MODE B12BIT Records in the 12-bitmode (2 stereo sounds) 16BIT () Records in the 16-bitmode (1 stereo sound with high quality) xAUDIO MIX 58 STANDARD SET menu (Continued)VOLUMETouch /to adjust the volume (p. 28) MIC LEVELYou can adjust the recording sound level manually Select to adjust the recording sound level automatically MANUAL Touch /to adjust the recording sound level during recording or standby LCD/VF SETThe recorded picture will not be affected by this operation xLCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch xLCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight BNORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen xLCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with Low intensity xVF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder Brightens the viewfinder screen 59 COMPONENTSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack B1080i/480i i.LINK CONV TV TYPEB16:9 Select to view your pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV 16:9 (wide) pictures 4:3 Select to view your pictures on a 4:3 standard TV DISP GUIDE (Display guide) STATUS CHECKYou can check the setup value of the following items STANDARD SET menu (Continued) 60 GUIDEFRAMECENTER MARKR COLOR BAR DATA CODEData code is not displayed DATE/TIME Displays the date and time CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data ASteadyShot off BExposure CWhite balance DGain EShutter speed FAperture value REMAININGAlways displays the remaining tape indicator REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 106) 61 REC LAMP (Recording lamp)BEEPBON Cancels the beeping sound and shutter sound DISP OUTPUT (Display output)BLCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder V-OUT/PANEL MENU ROTATEScrolls the menu items downwards by touching OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)B5min NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off CALIBRATION QUICK REC (Quick recording) TIME/LANGU. menu 62 Customizing Personal Menu63 Deleting a menu itemArranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset) 64 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recordersOpen the jack cover and connect the cable Using an i.LINK cable (supplied) Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu settings HDV*1 [AUTO] [OFF] or HDV only [ON HDV t DV] Mixed or HDV*2 and DV [AUTO]*3 DV only or DV When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) 65 Dubbing to another device1 Prepare your camcorder for playback Insert the recorded cassette Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp 2 When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording Dubbing/Editing 66 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)3 Connect your recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to your camcorder See page 64 for connection details 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and recording on the recording device 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device 67 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc71 Printing recorded images73 What you can do with Windows computer74 What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)System requirementsWhen using “Picture Motion Browser” OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2* or Windows Vista OS: *64-biteditions and Starter (Edition) are not supported CPU: Application: Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) Memory: Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Display: Others: ROM drive is necessary for installation) When playing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) Others: •Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments 75 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software76 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued)4 Check your area and country 8 Follow the on-screeninstructions region, then click [Next] to install the software 7 Connect your camcorder and computer with an i.LINK cable or USB cable Click [Next] after connection is complete xMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c-Softwarerequired to handle movies Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows Restart the computer if required to complete the installation 9 Remove the CD-ROMfrom the disc drive of your computer 77 Viewing “First Step Guide”Using a Macintosh computer 78 TroubleshootingAnother VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander 79 Batteries/Power sourcesThe power abruptly turns off The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time The battery pack discharges too quickly LCD screen/viewfinderYou cannot turn the LCD backlight off You cannot turn off the indicator The buttons do not appear on the touch panel The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all 80 Troubleshooting (Continued)Menu items are grayed out is not displayed The picture in the viewfinder is not clear The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment The remaining tape indicator is not displayed The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape You cannot delete pictures or format a “Memory Stick Duo.” Image protection cannot be applied, or you cannot mark pictures for print The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashes •The file is damaged •Use the file format compatible with your camcorder (p. 92) 81 RecordingRefer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 80) The tape does not start when you press START/STOP •Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPElamp (p. 23) •The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette •Set the write-protecttab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 91) You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.” When the POWER switch is set to –When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between 1/725 to 1/10000 second –While executing [FADER] –[D.EFFECT] –[PICT.EFFECT] –[SMTH SLW REC] –[COLOR BAR] The recording image view looks different •Perform END SEARCH (p. 32) •Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape •Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape •Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition internal flash with: The flash does not work • You cannot use the flash during tape • Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the – [SPOT MTR·FCS] – [SPOT METER] – [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] [END SEARCH] does not work •There is nothing recorded on the cassette 82 [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctlyYou cannot use [SUPER NS] The auto focus does not function [STEADYSHOT] does not function The backlight function does not function The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen The subjects passing fast by the frame might appear crooked The color of the picture is not correctly displayed The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen Horizontal bands appear Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen 83 PlaybackYou cannot play back a tape •Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp •Rewind the tape (p. 28) You cannot play back in reverse direction •Reverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV format Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back (p. 93) •Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 97) You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder • Adjust [AUDIO MIX] (p. 57) Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged •Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the (soften) side (p. 44) No sound or only a low sound is heard •Turn up the volume (p. 28) Adjust Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a The picture or sound breaks off The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off •This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 97) •Use the Sony mini DV cassette • A blank section on the tape is being played “---”is displayed on the screen • The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read Date Search does not work correctly 84 Playing back on TVYou cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable The picture appears distorted on a 4:3 TV Black bands appear at the top and bottom on a 4:3 TV Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable You cannot add sound to the recorded tape You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.” 85 Connecting to a computerThe computer does not recognize your camcorder Functions that cannot be used togetherthat cannot be used at the same time 86 NightShot[CINEMA EFECT] NightShot, [SUPER NS] [SHARPNESS] of the CAM CTRL dial [AE SHIFT] [EXPOSURE] [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECT] during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT] [SHUTTR SPEED] [FADER] [HISTOGRAM] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [D.EFFECT], while displaying the date and time [DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER] [CANDLE] [COLOR SLOW S] [OLD MOVIE] of [PICT.EFFECT] when WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] of [D.EFFECT] [EXPOSURE], other than 0 in [AE SHIFT] [D.EFFECT] 87 Warning indicators and messages88 Warning indicators and messages (Continued)Q(Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: Fast flashing: Description of warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions Z(Eject cassette warning) -(Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion) - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protectof the “Memory Stick Duo”) (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) xMoisture condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 96) %Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 96) xCassette/Tape ZReinsert the cassette. (p. 19) QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 91) 89 x“Memory Stick Duo”Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 19) This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Memory Stick folders are full x Dual Rec Cannot save still picture x PictBridge compliant printer Check the connected device Cannot print. Check the printer 90 Using your camcorder abroad91 Maintenance and precautions92 Maintenance and precautions (Continued)xWhen labeling the cassette Do not put a label along this border Labeling position xAfter using the cassette xWhen cleaning the gold-platedconnector Gold-platedconnector About the “Memory Stick”Types of “Memory Stick” Recording “Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” “Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo” This product does not support •File names of still images: –101- 0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder –DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the –If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended you make a •When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” put it in its case •Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet •Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations –Places under direct sunlight –Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases xOn the Memory Stick Duo adaptor xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the VCR, you need a On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770)that do not conform to the universal standard (These models are not sold in some regions) • If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 51). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick Duo.” • You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: – When playing back image data modified on your computer – When playing back image data recorded with other devices 93 About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery packhave the mark 94 What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery packTo charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life 95 About i.LINKWhat is i.LINK About the i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) * What is Mbps To use i.LINK functions on this unit 96 About x.v.ColorOn using your camcorderOn use and care 97 xIf moisture condensation has occurred•The warning message does not appear when the power is turned on Neither xNote on moisture condensation •When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower •When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place xHow to avoid moisture condensation Video head –Playback pictures do not move –Playback pictures do not appear –The sound breaks off –The following phenomenon occurs in HDV format The playback The playback screen screen pauses goes blank (Solid blue screen) –The following phenomenon occurs in DV format Block-noiseappears 98 The playback screen goes blank. (Solid blue screen)The position of the “×” changes To cancel, touch [CANCEL] LCD screen xTo clean the LCD screen xOn adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) 1Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp 2Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION] t If you did not press the right spot, start from step 3 again On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens 99 Specifications100 Specifications (Continued)Image device Lens Focal length f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE:40 ~ 400 mm F1.8 Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K) [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination 5 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/30 sec) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function) Input/Output connectors Audio/Video output 10-pinconnector Video signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω(ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) Y: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) PB/PR, CB/CR: ± 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms) HDMI OUT jack TypeA (19-pin) Headphone jack Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack(Ø 2.5 mm) USB jack mini-B MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack HDV/DV jack i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pinconnector S100) Picture 6.7cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 211 200 (960 × 220) 211 200 (960 × 220) 101 GeneralPower requirements Average power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Supplied accessories AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Current consumption Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH60) Maximum output voltage Output voltage Capacity Mass (approx.) 80 g (2.9 oz) Type 102 On trademarksNotes on the License 103 Identifying parts and controls104 Identifying parts and controls (Continued)qd qf qg qh qj qk ql AMANUAL button (26) BCAM CTRL dial (26) CNIGHTSHOT switch (27) D. (back light) button (27) EZoom buttons (25) FSTART/STOP button (23) GDISPLAY/BATT INFO button (14) H(USB) jack (71) ISpeaker JAccess lamp (19, 92) KMemory Stick Duo slot (19) LEASY button (21) MLCD screen/touch panel (6, 18) NRESET button OLANC jack (blue) PHDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (34, 65, 67, 75) QCOMPONENT OUT jack (34) RA/V (audio/video) OUT jack (34, 65) Si (Headphone) jack (green) 105 AOPEN/EJECT lever (19)BFlash CLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) DRemote sensor/Infrared port EMicrophone FREC lamp (Camera recording lamp) HHook for the Shoulder belt Attach the Shoulder belt (optional) ICassette compartment lid (19) JBATT (battery release) lever (14) KBattery pack (13) LGrip belt (18) MTripod receptacle Attaching the supplied lens hood 106 To remove the lens hoodRemote Commander Insulation sheet APHOTO button (24) EVideo control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward,Pause, Stop, Slow) (28) FZERO SET MEMORY button* (32) GTransmitter HSTART/STOP button (21, 23) IPower zoom buttons (25, 30) JDISPLAY button (18) To change the battery of the Remote Commander 2Place a new battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks Tab WARNING BMemory control buttons (Index*, –/+,Memory playback) (29) CSEARCH M. button* (33) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons* (33) 107 Indicators displayed during recording/playback111 IndexNumeric 112 Index (Continued)Maintenance and precautions NS LIGHT NTSC 83 Number of recordable pictures PB FOLDER Personal Menu 39 PICT.APPLI. menu PICT.EFFECT Playback Playing time Print Print mark QUALITY QUICK REC (Quick recording) REC CTRL (Recording control) REC FOLDER (Recording folder) REC MODE (Recording mode) Rec review Recording Recording time REDEYE REDUC REMAINING 14 Remote Commander REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) Reversal Playback S VIDEO jack 42 SD (standard definition) image quality SELF-TIMER SEPIA 44 SHUTTR SPEED SKINTONE SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording) (Flexible spot meter) STEADYSHOT Still image SUNRSE SUNSET SUPER NS TELE MACRO Time code Tripod TV USB jack 113 VAR.SPD PBVF B.LIGHT WB SHIFT WHITE BAL 43 Windows 73 X.V.COLOR 49 Reference Quick 115 Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados116 Paso 2: Carga de la batería117 Para retirar la bateríaCuando guarde la batería Para comprobar la carga restante de la batería (Información sobre la batería) DISPLAY/BATT INFO Puede comprobar la carga restante de la batería en la pantalla LCD Tiempo de carga español en rápida Guide/Guía Quick Spanish 118 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)Tiempo de grabación Tiempo de reproducción Acerca de la batería Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/ reproducción 119 Paso 3: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora120 Paso 3: Encendido y ajuste de la fecha y la hora (Continuación)2 Ajuste [A] (año) con Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año 3 Vaya hasta [M] (mes) con , y ajústelo con Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM. Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM El reloj se pone en funcionamiento aproximadamente 3 meses Para apagar la videocámara Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la posición OFF (CHG) Para restablecer la fecha y la hora Para ajustar la fecha y la hora deseadas toque t /t [AJUS.RELOJ] Cambio del ajuste de idioma 121 Paso 4: Ajustes antes de grabar122 Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo”124 Grabación125 Grabación de imágenes fijasLas imágenes fijas se graban en el “Memory Stick Duo” Para verificar la última grabación en un “Memory Stick Duo” Toque . Para borrar la imagen, toque t [SÍ] 126 Reproducción
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