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Un buon manuale d’uso
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Che cosa è il manuale d’uso?
La parola deriva dal latino "instructio", cioè organizzare. Così, il manuale d’uso Sony DCR-PC110 descrive le fasi del procedimento. Lo scopo del manuale d’uso è istruire, facilitare lo avviamento, l'uso di attrezzature o l’esecuzione di determinate azioni. Il manuale è una raccolta di informazioni sull'oggetto/servizio, un suggerimento.
Purtroppo, pochi utenti prendono il tempo di leggere il manuale d’uso, e un buono manuale non solo permette di conoscere una serie di funzionalità aggiuntive del dispositivo acquistato, ma anche evitare la maggioranza dei guasti.
Quindi cosa dovrebbe contenere il manuale perfetto?
Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Sony DCR-PC110 dovrebbe contenere:
- informazioni sui dati tecnici del dispositivo Sony DCR-PC110
- nome del fabbricante e anno di fabbricazione Sony DCR-PC110
- istruzioni per l'uso, la regolazione e la manutenzione delle attrezzature Sony DCR-PC110
- segnaletica di sicurezza e certificati che confermano la conformità con le norme pertinenti
Perché non leggiamo i manuali d’uso?
Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Sony DCR-PC110 non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Sony DCR-PC110 e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Sony in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Sony DCR-PC110, come nel caso della versione cartacea.
Perché leggere il manuale d’uso?
Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Sony DCR-PC110, l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.
Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Sony DCR-PC110. Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.
Sommario del manuale d’uso
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3-063-379- 11 (2) ©2000 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dea[...]
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2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can en[...]
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3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not insta[...]
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4 T able of contents Checking supplied accessories .................. 5 Quick Start Guide ............................... 6 Getting started Using this manual ....................................... 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ....... 10 Installing the battery pack ................. 10 Charging the battery pack ................. 11 Connectin[...]
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Getting started 5 Checking supplied accessories 7 12 6 Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 8 9 45 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 164) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 164) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V co[...]
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Quick Start Guide 6 Quick Start Guide Inserting a cassette (p. 14) Connecting the power cord (p. 13) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Pull down the Holding Grip to hold your camcorder as il[...]
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Quick Start Guide 7 Recording a picture (p. 15) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the LCD screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder [...]
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8 — Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the [...]
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Getting started 9 Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provis[...]
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10 Step 1 Pr eparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. ( 1 ) While sliding BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow 1 , slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2 . ( 2 ) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. To remove the battery pack Th[...]
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11 Getting started Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. ( 2 ) Connect the[...]
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12 Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-FM91 360 (300) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 (12[...]
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13 Getting started Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v m[...]
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14 ( 1 ) Install the power source. ( 2 ) Slide OPEN/ Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 3 ) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. ( 4 ) Clo[...]
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15 Recording – Basics 6 4 2 5 1 3 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY CAMERA OFF(CHG) POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY CAMERA OFF(CHG) 40min REC 0:00:01 — Recording – Basics — Recor ding a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See [...]
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16 Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn o[...]
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17 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Make sure if [...]
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18 Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we re[...]
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19 Recording – Basics Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) To use zoom greater than 10 ?[...]
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20 Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tapes. Recording a picture Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it aga[...]
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21 Recording – Basics Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators [...]
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22 2 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY CAMERA OFF(CHG) While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: – Fader – Digital effect – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – White balance – Recording with the flash In MEMORY mode You cannot use the Super NightShot function. NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are [...]
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23 Recording – Basics END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record. In the standby mode, press END SEARCH. The last 5 seconds of the recorded portion are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. To stop searching Press END SEARCH again. If yo[...]
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24 — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. ( 2 ) Set the PO[...]
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25 Playback – Basics Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code) . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. The display changes as follows: date/t[...]
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26 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X . To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To re[...]
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27 Playback – Basics S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN : Signal flow V iewing the r ecording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on [...]
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28 Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recor[...]
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29 Advanced Recording Operations — Advanced Recording Operations — Recor ding a still image on a tape – T ape Photo r ecor ding You can record an still image, for example, a photograph or drawing. This mode is useful when you want to print a image using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 7[...]
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30 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator a[...]
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31 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear. • You cannot use an external flash (not supplied) and the built-in flash at the same time. • (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the[...]
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32 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD scree[...]
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33 Advanced Recording Operations AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video inp[...]
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34 Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select a desired WHT BAL in in the menu settings (p. 84). n (INDOOR) : • Lighting condition ch[...]
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35 Advanced Recording Operations You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ]. The picture during a playback on a normal TV [ b ] or on a wide-screen TV [ c ] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide[...]
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36 You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. Using the fader function MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. * Fade in only FADER OVERLAP* WIPE* DOT* (ramdom dot) [a] REC STBY REC STBY [b][...]
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37 Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b ] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last select[...]
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38 You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture gets sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. [...]
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39 Advanced Recording Operations Using special ef fects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant [...]
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40 Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) In CAMERA mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE ( 3 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up[...]
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41 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot • The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – PROGRAM AE • The following functions do not work[...]
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42 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a[...]
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43 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function ( 1 ) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 84). ( 2 ) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator changes as follows: y y y y y y To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings. Notes • In[...]
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44 You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully ( 1 ) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust[...]
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45 Advanced Recording Operations You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change th[...]
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46 To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide- angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to[...]
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47 Advanced Playback Operations — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with pictur e effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause mode, select the desired picture effect mode in in the menu settings (p. 84). ( 2 )[...]
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48 During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect mode flashes. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL ( 2 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC[...]
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49 Advanced Playback Operations You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. You can also dub the enlarged images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.[...]
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50 Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. ( 2 ) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indi[...]
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51 Advanced Playback Operations Sear ching the boundaries of recor ded tape by title – Title sear ch If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search) . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings [...]
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52 You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date by [...]
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53 Advanced Playback Operations Note If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark • The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. • The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search. If a tape has a blank portion b[...]
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54 You can search for a still image you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5 seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images. Searching for [...]
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55 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 84). ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO [...]
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56 Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operatin[...]
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57 Editing Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents[...]
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58 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 58). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 59, 63). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 64). Wh[...]
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59 Editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedures below, (1)~(4), to send the control signal correctly. ( 1 ) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to[...]
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60 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing * TV/VCR component Note on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. Brand Remote control mode Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Cit[...]
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61 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ( 2 ) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. The buttons to cancel recording pause [...]
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62 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is corr[...]
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63 Editing 5 6,7 1 3 POWER LO C K VCR MEMORY CAMERA OFF(CHG) MENU OTHERS BEEP CO M MANDER DIS P L A Y VID E O E DIT ED I TSE T [ MEN U ] : END ME L OD Y OTHERS ED I TSE T CON T RO L AD J TE ST ” CUT - IN ” ” CUT - OU T ” IR S E T U P PAUSE M O DE IR T E S T IR RET URN [ MEN U ] : END OTHERS ED I TSE T CON T RO L AD J TE ST ” CUT - IN ” [...]
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64 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. ( 2 ) Insert a blank tape (or a t[...]
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65 Editing Notes • You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. • When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder . • When editing digital video, the o[...]
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66 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO ED[...]
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67 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing all programs ( 1 ) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled. To cancel [...]
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68 Using with analog video unit and personal computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a personal computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. ( 3 ) Set A/V t DV OUT in to ON in the me[...]
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69 Editing Recor ding video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tap[...]
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70 Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) int[...]
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71 Editing Inserting a scene fr om a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 69 or 70. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [A] : A [...]
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72 To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X . And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. Note The picture and sound recorded[...]
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73 Editing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connecting the microp[...]
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74 Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can check[...]
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75 Editing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned before, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the R[...]
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76 Audio dubbing Notes • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 89). • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode (p. 89). • You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. • You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape. If an i.LINK cabl[...]
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77 Editing 1 2 3 4 TITLE SIZ E S M A L L VACATION SIZ E L A R G E PRESET T I T LE HE L L O ! HAPP Y B I RTHDAY HAPPY HOL I DAYS CONGRA TU L A T I ON S ! OUR S W EET BABY W EDD I NG VACAT I ON THE EN D [ TIT L E ]: END PRESET T I T LE HE L L O ! HAPP Y B I RTHDAY HAPPY HOL I DAYS CONGRA TU L A T I ON S ! OUR S W EET BABY W EDD I NG VACAT I ON THE EN[...]
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78 Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion. If the tap[...]
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79 Editing Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. Title erase display appears. ( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then[...]
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80 Making your own titles You can make up to 2 titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 SET) or second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then[...]
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81 Editing To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 5 minutes or longer[...]
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82 Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette you want to label. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VC[...]
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83 Editing To erase the label you have made In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the ta[...]
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84 — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. ( 1 ) In the standby, MEMORY or VCR mode, press MENU. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/P[...]
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85 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen and the view[...]
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86 Icon/item HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT Mode z STEREO 1 2 —— z OFF ON z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —— Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 139). To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound. To play back a stereo [...]
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87 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item STILL SET PIC MODE QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN Mode z SINGLE CONTINUOUS MULTI SCRN z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 z 320 × 240 160 × 112 z AUTO ON Meaning Not to record continuously. To record continuously (p. 103). To record 9 images continuou[...]
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88 Icon/item PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE CM SEARCH TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Mode z OFF ON z OFF ON —— —— z RETURN OK —— z ON OFF —— z ON OFF —— —— Meaning To cancel print marks on still images. To write a print mark on the recorded still images you want to print out later. Not[...]
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89 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN DATA CODE Mode z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON z DATE/CAM DATE Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode. To record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). To record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality)[...]
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90 Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE Mode —— z OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2 × z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 92). — To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using the laser link function (P. 28). To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the laser link function (P. 28). — To d[...]
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91 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time. To output t[...]
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92 2 4 1,7 3 6 MENU MAN UA L S E T PRO GRA M AE PE F F E C T W HT BAL AUTOSHTR [ MEN U ] : END SETUP M ENU CLO CK S ET AUTO T V ON JAN 1 2000 12:00:0 0 AM TV I NPU T LT R S I ZE D E MO MOD E RE T URN [ MEN U ] : END SETUP M ENU CLO CK S ET AUTO T V ON JA N 1 2000 TV I NPUT LT R S I ZE DEM O M ODE 12 00 AM RE T URN [ MEN U ] : END SETUP M ENU CLO CK[...]
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93 “Memory Stick” Operations You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the USB cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. On file format Still[...]
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94 “Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer “Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standar[...]
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95 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing up as illustrated. Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Slide MEMORY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow. While the access lamp is lit or flashin[...]
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96 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/P[...]
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97 “Memory Stick” Operations Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to abo[...]
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98 Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizes Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. (The image size in VCR mode is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the L[...]
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99 “Memory Stick” Operations 4 3 5 6 1 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY CAMERA OFF(CHG) LOCK 2 MENU MEM OR Y S E T ST I LL SET MO V I E S E T PR I N T M ARK PROTECT SL I D E SH O W DE L E TE A L L FOR M A T RE T URN [ ME NU ] : END PIC M O D E MEM OR Y S E T ST I LL SET RE T URN [ ME NU ] : END SIN G L E QUA L I T Y IM A G E S I ZE MEM OR Y S E T MO V I E[...]
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100 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator Recording Playback 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 1152 SFN 1152 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 640 SFN 640 320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 320 320 160 × 112 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures. 160 160 Maximum rec[...]
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101 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image si ze you select and the complexity of the subject. 4MB type (supplied): Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240 Recording time[...]
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102 3 2 PHO TO PHO TO 1 / 12 SFN 1 POWER LOCK VCR MEMORY CAMERA OFF(CHG) LOCK Recor ding still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recor ding You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to [...]
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103 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. When you press[...]
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104 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full ” FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still image on this “Memory Stick.” Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder sho[...]
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105 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” In the continuous or multi screen mode The flash does not work. When sho[...]
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106 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Notes • The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet (0.3 m to 2.5 m). • Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear. • You cannot use an external flash (not su[...]
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107 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to M[...]
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108 Recor ding an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation • Inser[...]
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109 “Memory Stick” Operations Sound recorded on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder[...]
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110 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image S VIDEO LANC DV DV IN/OUT DV OUT : Signal flow Recording a still image from other equipment ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is[...]
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111 “Memory Stick” Operations You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recordin[...]
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112 Recor ding a picture fr om a mini DV tape as a moving pictur e Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operati[...]
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113 “Memory Stick” Operations Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a mini DV tape to “Memory Stick”s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the p[...]
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114 S VIDEO LANC DV DV IN/OUT DV OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow S VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO Recording a moving picture from other equipment ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is[...]
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115 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMOR Y MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on the top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a f[...]
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116 Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Before operation • Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded still image on “M[...]
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117 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a movi[...]
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118 Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorde[...]
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119 “Memory Stick” Operations To stop or end copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Wh[...]
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120 V iewing a still image – Memory photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back 6 images including moving picture in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that[...]
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121 “Memory Stick” Operations Screen indicators during still image playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the rig[...]
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122 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full screen, then press MEMORY PLAY. Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded o[...]
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123 “Memory Stick” Operations V iewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch [...]
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124 Screen indicators during moving picture playback Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures Image size Data directory number/File number Protect indicator 320 40 MO V 00001 MEM OR Y P L A Y 2/2 0 0 : 12 min Remaining battery time indicator Memory playback indicator[...]
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125 “Memory Stick” Operations You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using a personal computer. On file format Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer. • Still images: JPEG format • Moving ima[...]
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126 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder. For Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 users ( 1 ) Turn on your personal computer and allow [...]
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127 “Memory Stick” Operations Viewing images For Windows 98 users ( 1 ) Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load. ( 2 ) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your personal computer. ( 3 ) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and con[...]
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128 Viewing images using a personal computer Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick” To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below. For Windows 2000 users ( 1 ) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive. ( 2 ) A message to remo[...]
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129 “Memory Stick” Operations Notes on using your personal computer “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal computer. • Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life. • D[...]
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130 Copying the image r ecor ded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes You can copy images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a mini DV tape. Before operation • Insert mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Using the v[...]
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131 “Memory Stick” Operations Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY +/– – MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. Image data modified with personal computers or s[...]
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132 Enlarging still images r ecor ded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. Also you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to mini DV tapes or video tapes. Before operation Insert a “Memory Sti[...]
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133 “Memory Stick” Operations You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position.[...]
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134 Pr eventing accidental erasure – Image pr otection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Select the image you w[...]
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135 “Memory Stick” Operations You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Sele[...]
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136 To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcor[...]
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137 “Memory Stick” Operations W riting a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert [...]
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138 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory have[...]
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139 Additional Information [a] Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be rec[...]
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140 The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-c[...]
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141 Additional Information i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 57, 70. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit [...]
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142 T r oubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display func[...]
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143 Additional Information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (p. 21) • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF. (p. 21) • BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 84) c Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF. (p. 84) • The power of t[...]
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144 Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 13) •The tape was ejected a[...]
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145 Additional Information Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 96) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 95) • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capa[...]
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146 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 77) • The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title. (p. 79) • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 14) • The tape has a blank p[...]
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147 Additional Information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 152) • Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • Charging is completed. [...]
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148 Self-diagnosis display Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 152) • The video hea[...]
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149 Additional Information W arning indicators and messages 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 148). E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery is[...]
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150 Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 92). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 12). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 153). • FULL The tape cassette memory is full.* • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 89).* You cannot dub new sound. • REC MODE REC MO[...]
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151 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [ a ] , if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [ b ] . Your[...]
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152 Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If the[...]
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153 Additional Information Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: • mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. • playback pictures do not move. • playback pictures do not appear. • the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASS[...]
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154 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by [...]
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155 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or dama[...]
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156 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: [...]
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157 Additional Information Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature –4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in[...]
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158 — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls 1 Lens Cap (p. 15) 2 OPEN button (p. 15) 3 LCD screen (p. 16) 4 Battery pack/Battery terminal cover (p. 10) 5 Microphone This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessori[...]
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159 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls qa MEMORY PLAY button (p. 120) qs VOLUME buttons (p. 24) qd MEMORY INDEX button (p. 121) qf DISPLAY button (p. 25) qg MPEG BX /PB ZOOM button (p. 49, 123) qh END SEARCH button (p. 23) qj MEMORY DELETE button (p. 135) qk MEMORY +/– buttons (p. 120) ql MEMORY MIX button (p. 115) w; DIGITAL EFFE[...]
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160 Identifying the parts and controls wd LOCK switch (p. 15) wf SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 84) wg Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) wh START/STOP button (p. 15) wj POWER switch (p. 15) wk (flash) button (p. 30, 105) wl Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach t[...]
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161 Quick Reference About the Holding Grip Hold the Holding Grip firmly as illustrated. ef MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. eg i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. eh Access lamp (p. 95) ej RESET button (p[...]
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162 rf (self-timer) button (p. 22, 107) rg SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 28) rh MENU button (p. 84) rj EXPOSURE button (p. 44) rk FADER button (p. 37) rl BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) Identifying the parts and controls t; SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21) ta NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) ts PHOTO button (p. 29, 102) td Power zoom lever (p. 19) tf FOCUS switch (p[...]
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163 Quick Reference tj Flash (p. 30, 105) tk Photocell window for flash Do not block this window when recording. tl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 57, 114) Identifying the parts and controls tl tk tj y; ya ys yd y; (USB) jack (p. 126) ya CHARGE lamp (p. 11) ys LANC jack yd DC IN jack (p. 11)[...]
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164 Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside the battery [...]
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165 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 20, 138) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 19) /Exposure indicator (p. 44) /Data file name indicator (p. 93) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 39) / MEMORY MIX indicator (p. 115) / FADER indicator (p. 36) 5 16:9WIDE[...]
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166 Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place • In insufficient light • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event • In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski[...]
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Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 11 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 18 Audio dubbing ........................ 73 AUDIO MIX ............................ 86 Audio mode ............................. 89 Auto red-eye reduction .. 30, 105 AUTO SHTR ............................ 85 A/V connecting cable ............................ 27, 33, [...]
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan[...]