Sony 4-111-862-11(1) User Manuals

Table of Contents

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Read this first

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• Enjoying pictures with high definition quality

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  • Trying out the new HDV format!

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  • Features of this camcorder

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  • Handy Functions for Recording

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  • Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!

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• Getting Started

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  • Step 1: Checking supplied items

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  • Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover

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  • Step 3: Charging the battery pack

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  • Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly

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  • Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

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  • Step 6: Setting the date and time

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    • Changing the language setting

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  • Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”

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• Recording/Playback

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  • Recording

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  • Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings

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    • Adjusting the zoom

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    • Adjusting the focus manually

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    • Adjusting the image brightness

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    • Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)

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    • Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)

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    • Adjusting the volume

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  • Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons

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    • Recording an index signal

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    • Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)

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    • Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)

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    • Using the Shot transition

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  • Playback

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  • Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder

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    • Changing the screen

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    • Displaying recording data (Data code)

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    • Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)

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    • Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)

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  • Locating a scene on a tape

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    • Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)

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    • Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)

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    • Searching for a recording start point (Index search)

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  • Playing the picture on a TV

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• Using the Menu

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  • Using the menu items

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  • Menu items

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  • (CAMERA SET) menu

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  • (AUDIO SET) menu

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  • (DISPLAY SET) menu

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  • (IN/OUT REC) menu

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  • (MEMORY SET) menu

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  • (OTHERS) menu

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• Dubbing/Editing

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  • Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.

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  • Recording pictures from a VCR

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• Using a Computer

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  • Copying movies on a tape to a computer

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  • Copying still images to a computer

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• Troubleshooting

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  • Troubleshooting

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  • Warning indicators and messages

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• Additional Information

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  • Using your camcorder abroad

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  • Maintenance and precautions

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    • HDV format and recording/ playback

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    • About the “Memory Stick”

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    • About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

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    • About i.LINK

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    • About x.v.Color

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    • About handling of your camcorder

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  • Specifications

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• Quick Reference

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  • Identifying parts and controls

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  • Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder

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  • Index

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• Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español

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  • Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos suministrados

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  • Paso 2: Colocación del parasol del objetivo con la tapa del objetivo

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  • Paso 3: Carga de la batería

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  • Paso 4: Encendido y sujeción adecuados de la videocámara

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  • Paso 5: Ajuste del panel LCD y el visor

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  • Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora

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    • Cambio del ajuste de idioma

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  • Paso 7: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory Stick Duo”

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  • Grabación

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