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US/ES
4-268-812-12(1)
Operating Guide US
3D Digital HD Video
Guía de operaciones ES
Camera Recorder
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This symbol is intended Owner’s Record to alert the user to the The model and serial numbers are located presence of important on the bottom. Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refer to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenever you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, US CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
=> Read these instructions.
=> Keep these instructions.
=> Heed all warnings.
=> Follow all instructions.
=> Do not use this apparatus near water.
=> Clean only with dry cloth.
=> Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
=> Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Ocean Type) Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Vietnam 220 50 A/C Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110/220 60 A/C Dominican (rep) 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexic
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this socket) immediately if any malfunction manual thoroughly, and retain it for future occurs while using your camcorder. reference. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to CAUTION it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor. Battery pack Note on the power cord (mains lead) If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even The powe
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These limits are designed to provide This Class B digital apparatus complies reasonable protection against harmful with Canadian ICES-003. interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, For the customers in the U.S.A. if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful UL is an internationally recognized safety interference to radio communications. organization. However, there is no guar
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Supplied items Using the camcorder
=> Do not hold the camcorder by the following The numbers in ( ) are the supplied parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by quantity. the jack covers. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Shoe cover LCD screen Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) USB Adaptor Cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) Battery pack A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before
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Menu items, LCD panel, and lens About language setting
=> Avoid operating the touch panel under
=> The on-screen displays in each local language following conditions, as doing so may cause a are used for illustrating the operating malfunction of the camcorder. procedures. Change the screen language before When there are droplets of water on the touch using the camcorder if necessary (p. 20). panel On recording With wet fingers With a pointed object such as pencil,
=> To ensure stable opera
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DVD media recorded with HD image Note on the camcorder/battery pack quality (high definition) temperature
=> DVD media recorded with high definition
=> When the temperature of the camcorder image quality (HD) can be played back with or battery pack becomes extremely high or devices that are compatible with the AVCHD extremely low, you may not be able to record standard. You cannot play discs recorded with or play back on the camcorder, due to the high definition image quality (HD) with DVD pr
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About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
=> In this manual, the and icons indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch, respectively.
=> The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandabilit
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Table of contents and indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 25), respectively. The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall /CHG (flash/charge) lamp socket) DC plug DC IN jack Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. 1 A
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Getting started When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN 4 jack of your camcorder. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FV50 155 NP-FV70 (supplied) 195 NP-FV100 390
=> The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30
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Notes on the battery pack
=> When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off. that the
=> The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The
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Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. 3 US 1
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Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 4
=> If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 5 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch 6 [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts.
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]
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Getting started Aim the camcorder at a subject to display it on the LCD screen. 8
=> Be sure that the subject produces a scale higher than the mark. The subject will appear doubled. If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D, press 2D/3D DISP and check the image in 2D (p. 25). Scale Touch . 9
=> The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses. Do not change the subject until the adjustment is completed. Notes
=> If [Could not adjust.] appears, touch [Run Again].
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Notes
=> The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] .
=> You can turn off the operation beeps by touching (MENU) [Setup] [ ( General Settings)] [Beep] [Off] . To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is t
