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1 Operating GuideUsing the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation 2 WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 3 UsePower Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning Installation Water 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 Continued 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)Lightning Safety Check Service Damage Requiring Service Servicing Replacement parts 5 Read this first6 Read this first (Continued)For the State of California, USA only Notes on use Your 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 Duo” marked with or (p. 79) “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.” When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor 7 Using the camcorder•Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts •The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof See “On use and care” (p. 82) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens About changing the language setting The 8 On recordingAbout this manual About the Carl Zeiss lens 9 Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read this first 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” Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) Recording Playback Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) Searching for the starting point Playing the picture on a TV Menu items CAMERA SET menu MEMORY SET menu PICT.APPLI. menu EDIT/PLAY menu STANDARD SET menu TIME/LANGU. menu Customizing Personal Menu Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Recording pictures from a TV or VCR etc Dubbing pictures from a tape to a 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) 10 What you can do with WindowsInstalling the “First Step Guide” and Warning indicators and messages Indicators displayed during recording 11 Step 1: Checking supplied items12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack13 To charge the battery pack using only the AC AdaptorPOWER switch With the v mark facing down DC plugOpen the jack cover zTips To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station To remove the battery pack 1Turn off the power, then press PUSH 2Remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow PUSH When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 81) 14 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO DISP/BATT INFO button Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) NP-FH40(supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack NP-FH40 (supplied) You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen Sufficient power remaining Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery Charging time Playing time *When the LCD backlight turns on On the battery pack •Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info –The battery pack is not attached correctly –The battery pack is damaged –The battery pack is worn-out(for Battery Info only) On the charging/recording/playback time On the AC Adaptor Do not 15 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and timeTouch the button on the LCD screen CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape CAMERA-TAPE: CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a “Memory Stick Duo.” PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures PLAY/EDIT: The [CLOCK SET] screen appears 2 Set [Y] (year) with /, then touch You can set any year up to the year 16 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)3 Set [M] (month), then touch and repeat for [D] (day), hour and minute For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM The clock starts Changing the language setting You 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 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) To reset the date and time You can set the desired date and time by touching t [MENU] t (TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET] (p. 34) about 3 months 17 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording22 Recording23 BeepShutter click 24 Recording (Continued)Zooming Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) (Telephoto) Recording in dark places (NightShot plus) Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appears.) 25 Adjusting the exposure forSelecting the aspect ratio (16:9 backlit subjects or 4:3) of the recording picture Recording in mirror mode WIDE SELECT POWER switch Selecting the aspect ratio for movies 1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA- TAPE 2Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio Selecting the aspect ratio for still images 1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MEMORY The aspect ratio of the picture switches to 4:3 2Press WIDE SELECT to select the desired screen aspect ratio •Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M] () in the 16:9 (wide) mode. In the 4:3 mode, you can select up to [1.0M] () •For the number of recordable pictures, see page 26 Playback27 Viewing still imagesTouch The most recently recorded image is displayed Switch the playback media Previous/Next *is displayed on the tape playback screen 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 APrevious/Next 6 pictures BThe picture displayed before switching to the index screen To view pictures in other folders, touch t t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with /, then touch (p. 44) 28 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)29 Searching for the starting point30 Searching for the starting point (Continued)Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) 1 Touch 2 Touch and hold (to go Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up (p. 26) 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 31 3 Press mREWThe 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 To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes SEARCH M 1 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander 2 Press .(previous)/>(next) to select a recording date Press STOP 32 Playing the picture on a TV34 Using the menu items35 Menu items36 Menu items (Continued)TAPE MEMORY Easy Handycam EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 48) (p. 48) VAR.SPD PB REC CTRL AUD DUB CTRL END SEARCH STANDARD SET menu (p. 50) (p. 50) REC MODE AUDIO MODE 12BIT VOLUME AUDIO MIX LCD/VF SET – /NORMAL/ – NORMAL TV TYPE USB CAMERA DISP GUIDE DATA CODE REMAINING REMOTE CTRL BEEP DISP OUTPUT LCD PANEL MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF 5 min CALIBRATION TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 53) (p. 53) CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE *1 This setting is available only when recording a still image 37 CAMERA SET menu38 CAMERA SET menu (Continued)SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) 1Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen appears 2Touch [END] To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] EXPOSURE 1 Touch [MANUAL] 2 Adjust the exposure by touching 3Touch To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t WHITE BAL. (White balance) 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] 39 3Touch []•When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white object while is flashing quickly •flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set •When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow Shutter) SPOT FOCUS 1Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step •If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL] FOCUS 1Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears 2Touch (focusing on close subjects) To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 40 TELE MACROWhen you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide- angle (W side) SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot plus) and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear on the screen •Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 90) •Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached NS LIGHT (NightShot Light) •The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet) COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter) and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF] 41 SELF-TIMERWhen you set [SELF-TIMER]to [ON] To cancel the count down, touch [RESET] To cancel [SELF-TIMER],touch [OFF] DIGITAL ZOOM BOFF Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically 50 × 2000 × STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]) 42 MEMORY SET menu43 2GB4GB In 16:9 aspect ratio ALL ERASE 1Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER (Current folder)] [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the “Memory Stick Duo.” [CURRNT FOLDER (Current folder)]: Deletes all the images in the selected folder 2Touch [YES] twice t FORMAT To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice Formatting is completed, and all the images will be deleted 44 PICT.APPLI. menu45 OVERLAP (fade in only)WIPE (fade in only) DOT FADER (fade in only) SLIDE SHOW To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE] D.EFFECT (Digital effect) You can add digital effects to your recordings To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step STILL 46 PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)FLASH (flash motion) Records a movie with a serial-still-imageeffect (strobe effect) LUMI. KEY (luminance key) TRAIL When recording, trailing afterimages are left in the picture SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter) OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue to pictures PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia B&W 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 47 SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording)[a]: Recording [a] [b]: Interval [b] 1Touch t /to select a desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds) t 2Touch [REC START] Recording starts and z changes to red To interrupt, touch [REC STOP] in step 2. To resume, touch [REC START] To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END] in step INT.REC-STL(Interval photo recording) 1Touch t a desired interval time (1 or 10 minutes) t t [ON] () t 2Press PHOTO fully stops flashing and the interval still image recording starts To cancel [INT.REC-STL],select [OFF] in step DEMO MODE 48 EDIT/PLAY menu49 REC CTRL(Movie recording control) AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing) Using the internal stereo microphone Recording sound Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder beforehand 3Touch t [MENU] t (EDIT/PLAY) t t [AUD DUB CTRL] t t [AUDIO DUB] X appears 4Touch (Play) Your camcorder starts audio recording via the internal stereo microphone 5Touch (Stop) when you want to stop recording To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB] 6 Touch To check the recorded sound 1Play back the tape on which you have recorded audio (p. 26) 2Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t t [AUDIO MIX] t 50 STANDARD SET menu51 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 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 TV TYPE USB CAMERA When you set STREAM] and connect your camcorder to your computer via the USB cable, you can view the picture your camcorder is currently seeing on your computer like a live camera You can also import the picture to your computer. Refer to the “First Step Guide” on the supplied CD-ROMfor details (p. 66) DISP GUIDE Using the DATA CODE During playback, displays information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording B OFF Data 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 52 STANDARD SET menu (Continued)----]and [--:--:--]will appear •During Easy Handycam operation, you can set [DATE/TIME] only DISP OUTPUT BLCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder V-OUT/PANEL REMAINING When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/ EDIT or •When you touch (Play/Pause) Always displays the remaining tape indicator REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 93) BEEP BON Cancels the beeping sound and shutter sound MENU ROTATE Scrolls the menu items downwards by touching OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B5 min NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off CALIBRATION 53 Customizing Personal Menu54 Customizing Personal Menu (Continued)Deleting a menu item Arranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu t [P-MENUSET UP] t[DELETE] If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch t [SORT] displayed, touch 2 Touch the menu item you want to move 2 Touch the menu item that you 3 Touch to move the menu want to delete item to the desired place 3 Touch [YES] t •You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENUSET UP] 4 Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 5 Touch [END] t • You cannot move [P-MENUSET UP] Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset) Touch t [P-MENUSET UP] t [RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch 55 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders56 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)1 Prepare your camcorder for playback Insert the recorded cassette Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp 2 Insert the recording media in the recording device 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 4 Start playback on the camcorder, and recording on the recording device 57 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR etc58 Recording pictures from a TV or VCR etc. (Continued)5 When recording pictures from a VCR: Start playing the cassette on the VCR When recording pictures from a TV: Select a TV program 6 Touch [REC START] at the point you want to start recording 7 Stop recording Touch (Stop) or [REC PAUSE] 8 Touch t 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording movies.” 2 Start playing the cassette on the VCR, or select a TV program The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder 59 Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”(Print mark/Image 60 protection)Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) 2 Touch t t t [PRINT MARK] 3 Touch the image that you want to print out later 4 Touch t [END] Preventing accidental erasure (Image protection) You can select and mark images to prevent accidental erasure [PROTECT] 3 Touch the image that you want to protect 61 Printing recorded images63 What you can do with Windows computer64 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software65 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]Installation starts When [Save is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation To view the “First Step Guide” in PDF In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)] To install the software “Adobe Reader” to display the PDF file In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)] Installing the software 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing the “First Step Guide”” (p. 64) 2 Click [Install] 3 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next] 4 Check your country/region, then click [Next] 6 Follow the on-screeninstructions to install the software xMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to complete the installation The short-cuticons, such as [] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop 7 Remove the CD-ROMfrom the disc drive of your computer Computer a Using 66 Viewing “First Step Guide”Using a Macintosh computer 67 Troubleshooting68 Troubleshooting (Continued)Batteries/Power sources The 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/viewfinder A rippling effect appears on the LCD screen when you touch it You 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 69 Menu items are grayed outis 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 operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.” You cannot delete pictures or format a “Memory Stick Duo.” Image protection cannot be applied, or you cannot mark pictures for print 70 The data file name is not indicated correctly, or flashesRecording The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The recording image view looks different [END SEARCH] does not work The auto focus does not function [STEADYSHOT] does not function 71 The BACK LIGHT function does not function•In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled –[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject •This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen The color of the picture is not correctly displayed •Deactivate the NightShot plus function (p. 24) 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 Undesirable flicker occurs Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 41) [The lens cover might be closed Check the cover.] appears on the screen when the lens cover is open • There is not enough light, or the lens is covered by your finger or other object You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS] • The NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not set to ON (p. 24) [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly Playback Refer also to the “Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 69) You cannot play back a tape •Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 26) •Rewind the tape (p. 26) 72 Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played backNo sound or only a low sound is heard The sound breaks off “---”is displayed on the screen Noises appear and is displayed on the screen is displayed on the screen Date search does not work correctly 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 73 You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cableNew sound added to a recorded tape is not heard Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.” The picture gets disturbed or dark, or the sounds get distorted Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize your camcorder Functions that cannot be used together 74 Warning indicators and messages75 E:61:ss / E:62:ss101-1001(Warningindicator pertaining to files) E(Battery level warning) %(Moisture condensation warning) (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo”) (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick Duo” formatting) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”) Q(Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: Fast flashing: 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 camera-shakewarning) 76 Warning indicators and messages (Continued)Examples of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 83) %Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 83) ZReinsert the cassette. (p. 18) QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 78) Reinsert the Memory Stick This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Memory Stick folders are full Check the connected device Cannot print. Check the printer 77 Using your camcorder abroad78 Maintenance and precautions79 About the “Memory Stick”Types of “Memory Stick” Recording Playback “Memory Stick” (without MagicGate) “Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate)*1 “MagicGate Memory Stick” a*2*3 (with MagicGate)*1 “MagicGate Memory Stick a*3 Duo” *1 “Memory Stick PRO” “Memory Stick PRO Duo” *1 *1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of a standard “Memory Stick.” •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 On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a write-protecttab •If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields x On handling a “Memory Stick” • Be careful not to apply excessive force when Keep the following in mind when handling a “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet 80 Maintenance and precautions (Continued)xOn a location for use 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” •This unit does not support high speed data transfer conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) •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 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack have the mark What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack On image data compatibility To charge the battery pack •Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder 81 To use the battery pack effectivelyAbout the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life About i.LINK What is i.LINK 82 About the i.LINK Baud ratei.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 When connecting your camcorder to another About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pincable (during DV dubbing) On using your camcorder On use and care •Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations –Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur 83 wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired•When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by the plug and not the cord •Do not damage the power cord such as by placing anything heavy on it •Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and •If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked –consult your local authorized Sony service facility –wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin •Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes •Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation appears. The indicator will not appear when the moisture condenses on the lens 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 84 Video head•If the video heads are dirty, video or sound distortion may be apparent –Playback pictures do not move –Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off LCD screen •Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage xTo clean the LCD screen xOn adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) 2Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION] t The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when using 4:3 ratio The position of the “×” changes To cancel [CALIBRATION], touch [CANCEL] in step If you did not press the right spot, start from step 3 again •You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated On handling the casing •Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish –Handling with above substances on your hands 85 About care and storage of the lensTo remove dust from inside the viewfinder 1Pull out the viewfinder While pushing in the tab on the side with a Tab 3Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc 4Press the viewfinder onto the body of the camcorder On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery 3 months 86 Specifications87 In CAMERA-TAPE:41 ~ 1 189 mm** (1 5/8 ~ 46 7/8 in.) (16:9) 43 ~ 1 075 mm (1 3/4 ~ 42 3/8 in.) (4:3) In CAMERA-MEMORY: Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) Minimum illumination 4 lx (lux) (AUTOSLW SHTR ON, Shutter speed 1/30 s) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus function) 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) Picture 6.9cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220) 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder 2.5 W During camera recording using the LCD 2.8 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60 °C (-4°F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 63 × 85 × 114 mm Mass (approx.) 400 g (14 oz) main unit only 465 g (1 lb) including the NP-FH40rechargeable battery pack and DVM60 cassette Supplied accessories Handycam Station Input/Output connectors DCRA-C155 88 Specifications (Continued)USB jack DV input/output AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Current consumption Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 Maximum output voltage Output voltage Capacity Mass (approx.) 45 g (1.6 oz) Type 89 On trademarks90 Identifying parts and controls91 Reference Quick92 Identifying parts and controls (Continued)93 Handycam StationAInterface connector B(USB) jack (61) CDV interface (55, 57) DDC IN jack (12) EA/V OUT jack (32, 55) Remote Commander 6q; Insulation sheet APHOTO button* (20, 23) BMemory control buttons (Index**, –/+,Memory playback) (21, 27) CSEARCH M. button (31) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (31) Video control buttons (Rewind, Playback FZERO SET MEMORY button (30) GTransmitter HREC START/STOP button (20, 22) IPower zoom buttons (24, 28) JDISPLAY button 94 Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording: Playback: 95 PData file namePicture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder RPlayback folder (44) SPrevious/Next folder icon TImage delete button (59) UTape playback select button (27) VPrevious/Next image button (27) WIndex screen display button (27) XImage protection mark (60) YPrint mark (60) Indicators when you made changes Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Upper left Quick AUDIO MODE (50) Continuous photo recording (42) Self-timerrecording (41) WIDE SELECT (25) Interval photo recording (47) Upper right DV input (57) DV output (55) i.LINK connection (55, 57) Zero set memory (30, 93) LCD backlight off (17) 96 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)Center Bottom Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) 1Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE] 2Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch / to toggle To finish the operation, touch [END] Other indicator Data code during recording 97 Index98 Index (Continued)20, 21, 22 NS LIGHT NTSC Number of recordable pictures OUTDOOR P.MENU PB FOLDER Personal Menu 34 PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture PICT.EFFECT Playback 21 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) REC CTRL REC FOLDER REC MODE Recording 20 Remaining battery 14 REMOTE CTRL S VIDEO cable 32 SLOW SHUTTR SMTH INT.REC (Smooth SPOT METER ............See Flexible spot meter STANDARD SET menu STEADYSHOT 41 Still image 40 TV VAR.SPD PB VF B.LIGHT WHITE BAL 99 Write-protecttabZoom 100 Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados101 Paso 2: Carga de la batería102 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)Para extraer la videocámara de la Handycam Station Para cargar la batería utilizando sólo el adaptador de alimentación de ca Con la marca v hacia abajo Toma de Enchufe decc entrada de cc Abra la cubierta Abra la cubierta de la toma zSugerencias Para retirar la batería 1Desactive la alimentación y, a continuación, presione PUSH 2Extraiga la batería en la dirección indicada por la flecha Cuando guarde la batería 103 Para comprobar la carga restante de la batería (información sobre la batería)DISP/BATT INFO Botón DISP/BATT INFO Batería restante (aprox.) Capacidad de grabación (aprox.) Es posible visualizar la carga restante de la batería en la pantalla LCD Indicador Estado Energía restante suficiente Poca batería, la grabación/ reproducción se detendrá pronto Sustituya la batería por otra completamente cargada o cárguela Tiempo de carga Batería Tiempo de carga NP-FH40(suministrada) Tiempo de grabación cargada Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente grabación continua normal (suministrada) 104 Tiempo de reproducciónPanel LCD abierto *Cuando se enciende la luz de fondo de la pantalla LCD Acerca de la batería –La batería no está correctamente conectada –La batería está dañada Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/ reproducción Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de ca 105 Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste de la fecha y hora106 Paso 4: Realización de ajustes antes de la grabación108 Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo”110 Grabación112 Reproducción
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