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4-418-119-11(1) Digital HD Video Operating Guide Camera Recorder Guía de operaciones Please also refer to : Por favor consulte también: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ HDR-CX760V/PJ710/PJ710V/PJ760/PJ760V...
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. ...
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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.
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Thailand C/BF Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep)
Lithium-Ion batteries are Be sure to charge the battery pack using a recyclable. genuine Sony battery charger or a device that You can help preserve our can charge the battery pack. environment by returning Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small your used rechargeable ...
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Model No.: HDR-PJ710V following two conditions: (1) This device Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. may not cause harmful interference, and Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, (2) this device must accept any interference CA 92127 U.S.A.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on About language setting a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. The on-screen displays in each local language Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ are used for illustrating the operating ...
And, the Access the Sony support page. illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ understandability.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............3 Read this first..
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Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound............51 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ710/PJ710V/PJ760/PJ760V)......52 Editing Editing on your camcorder.
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Saving images with an external device Dubbing guide..................61 The devices on which the created disc can be played back.
Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX760V Built-in microphone Active Interface Shoe Flash/Video light HDR-PJ710/PJ710V/PJ760/PJ760V Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) Remote sensor/Infrared port Camera recording lamp (72) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording.
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Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings HDR-PJ710/PJ710V including the clock setting. PROJECTOR button (52) (HDR-PJ710/ PJ710V/PJ760/PJ760V) HDMI OUT jack (50) (USB) jack (63, 66) (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (27) ...
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To fasten the grip belt HDR-CX760V/PJ760/PJ760V To attach the lens hood Power zoom lever (30) PHOTO button (27) Eyecup Viewfinder (23) Securing ring CHG (charge) lamp (18) Battery pack (18) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood ...
When you press any of these buttons, the light Wireless Remote Commander blue frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with ///, then press ENTER to enter. The wireless remote commander is useful when you use the projector (HDR-PJ710/ PJ710V/PJ760/PJ760V).
Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied Lens hood (1) quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Step Down Ring (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV0 (1) HDMI cable (1) “Operating Guide”...
Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder (HDR- CX760V/PJ760/PJ760V) and attach the battery pack. Battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 14). Select the desired language, then Touch the button on the select [Next].
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To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 14). If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration on the right (HDR-CX760V/PJ760/PJ760V). On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder (HDR-CX760V/PJ760/PJ760V) The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
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In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX760V/PJ710V/PJ760V). [Power On By LCD] (HDR-PJ710/PJ710V) (p. 72) To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 73) ...
Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Internal memory Memory card Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. ...
To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 72). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable.
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Recording movies Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes.
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Tracking focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (93) Tracking focus cancel button (37) Intelligent Auto button (38) Audio mode (71), Audio Level Display (71) Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) ...
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p.
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You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming in the following cases: When [ SteadyShot] is set to other than [Active] When the (Photo) is lit Further zooming: [Digital Zoom] (p. 70) ...
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX760V/PJ710V/PJ760V). Open the LCD screen and press button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the playback mode by ...
Event name Recorded time/number of photos To go back to the Event Switch Image Type button View screen Movie Previous/next Photo Change to the movie/ photo recording mode Last played image Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are ...
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Select the desired image When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement (p 89).
Operating buttons while playing Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display the items again, touch the LCD screen. While playing a movie Volume Delete Context Next To stop To fast-forward Previous...
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(photo) Delete Context Next Previous To start/stop slide show during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 As you repeat selecting times about 30 times about 60 times. Select during pause to play movies slowly. ...
Advanced operations Recording people clearly Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. Touch one of the faces targeted. Recording voices clearly (Closer Voice) Your camcorder detects the face of a person and records the voice clearly.
Recording movies in various situations When you want to record the sound clearly Selecting the suitable setting without any interference, such as when you automatically for the recording record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to situation (Intelligent Auto) [Off].
Sound detection: The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise so that the voice of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly. (Auto Wind NR) Active: To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select In addition to the balanced SteadyShot ...
Off (no indicator) Auto ( ) ) ... On ( Notes Keep a distance of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet) between the camcorder and the subject. The video light generates strong light. Do not ...
Recording images with the selected image quality Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be Selecting the image quality of copied movies (Recording mode) Recording mode You can switch the recording mode to Types of media select the movie quality when recording HQ/LP high definition image quality (HD)
Using the manual adjustment features Standard image quality (STD) is fixed to this Shooting images with the iris value. priority mode Frame Rate](p. 71) Changing IRIS parameter changes the Recording standard definition image quality range that is in focus. (STD) movie: [ Setting] (p.
Shooting images with the MANUAL button Shutter Speed priority mode You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed. When shooting a mountain stream, for example, a splash of water will be captured clearly with high speed shutter, MANUAL dial or a trailing image of water with low speed Press MANUAL to switch to...
Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR- CX760V/PJ710V/PJ760V) The following features are available if you use the GPS (Global Positioning System) function. Select [Reset] to reset the items adjusted Recording location information on manually to the default settings. movies or photos ([On] is the default setting.) Press MANUAL.
GPS triangulating status Notes It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating. Searching for the Use the GPS function outdoors and in open satellites areas, as the radio signals can best be received in such areas. The map always displays the north at the top.
On the satellite map and Checking the triangulating triangulating gauge status The center of the satellite map shows The camcorder displays the status of the your current location. You can check the GPS signal reception when you are unable direction (north/south/east/west) of the to obtain the triangulating information.
If data on your current location The GPS Assist Data may not function in the following cases: cannot be obtained When the GPS Assist Data are not updated for about 30 days or more A display that allows you to triangulate the When the date and time of the camcorder are ...
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) B : You can save the Highlight Playback scenes in standard definition You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (STD) and share it image quality (HD) movies and photos, (upload it to the web, etc.).
After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may be damaged. Delete the music [Setup] file by selecting Playback Settings] [Empty Music], then transfer the music file again. You can restore the music data recorded on your camcorder at the default using “Music Transfer.
Playing images on a Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Selecting [Share] allows you to upload the Highlight movie to the Web using the built-in “PlayMemories Home”...
When you connect your camcorder with Notes the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of high Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as definition image quality (HD) movies recorded well. in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power ...
“Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- compatible devices using an HDMI cable * , This screen appears the first time you use ...
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Notes Adjust the focus of the projected Be careful of the following operations or image using the PROJECTOR situations while using the projector. FOCUS lever. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. PROJECTOR FOCUS lever Make sure not to touch the projector lens. ...
Editing Editing on your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the “Expanded Feature” for the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software. You cannot restore images once they are ...
Select the point where you want Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes to capture a photo using using , and then select , and then select A: Returns to the beginning of the selected A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie movie...
DVD/Blu-ray For Mac The built-in “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/...
Preparing a computer (Windows) Standard installation is required. Operation is Step 1 Checking the computer not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a system multi-boot environment. 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista...
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Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have select (“PlayMemories Home Help been created using the built-in “PlayMemories Guide”) on the software or visit the Home” software to DVD players or recorders, PlayMemories Home support page (http:// as these devices do not support the AVCHD www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
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You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer. To create a Blu-ray disc, the “BD Add-on Software” must be installed. Visit the following URL to install the software. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/...
To use this software, you must download it from the following URL and install it on your computer. The “PlayMemories Home” software starts up. For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/ Double-click the “PlayMemories imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/ Home Help Guide” short-cut Mac/ icon on the computer screen to see how to use “PlayMemories...
Saving images with an external device Dubbing guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices Connecting cable Page DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc Built-in USB cable of with high definition image quality...
The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
2 Select the recording medium containing Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. the movie(s) you want to save. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some 3 Select the image quality of the disc you countries/regions. will create.
Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Notes Subject the camcorder or the DVDirect Always maintain the firmware of the Sony Express to mechanical shock or vibration DVDirect (DVD Writer) to its latest version. Eject the memory card from the camcorder ...
High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD). When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.
Saving images on an external media device Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD You can save movies and photos on an screen. external media device (USB storage If [Repair Img.
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To save the desired images in the For details on available external media devices, camcorder to the external media go to the Sony support website in your device country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the ...
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 70 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 70 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 71 Playback Function (Items for playback) ...
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To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... Records movies. Photo ........... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ......Records smooth slow-motion movies. Golf Shot ........Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording.
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Face Face Detection ....Automatically detects faces. Smile Shutter ....Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity .... Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function. Flash Flash ........Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos. Flash Level .......
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Edit/Copy Delete.......... Deletes movies or photos. Protect ........Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. Copy ..........Copies images. Direct Copy ....... Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media device. Setup Media Settings Media Select ....Selects the type of recording media (p. 25). Media Info ......
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Area Setting ....Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22)... Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS Auto Clock ADJ * system. Auto Area ADJ* ..... Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location information from the GPS system. HDR-CX760V/PJ760/PJ760V HDR-CX760V/PJ710V/PJ760V HDR-PJ710/PJ710V...
However, off. Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 73), your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain or turn on the power again. your data. Charge the battery pack (p. 18).
If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact The camcorder stops operating. your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony The temperature of your camcorder is service facility. In this case, when you extremely high.
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Photos cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a while, then record. When [ REC Mode] is set to [Highest The battery pack temperature is high. Change Quality ] or [60p Quality ], you cannot the battery pack or place it in a cool place. capture photos while recording movies.
Recording time use your camcorder. Approximate time available when you use a Playing time fully charged battery pack. Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. HDR-PJ710/PJ710V (unit: minute) HDR-PJ710/PJ710V Continuous Typical recording Battery pack recording time...
[High Quality 12 h 40 min 12 h 15 min (12 h 40 min) (12 h 15 min) HDR-PJ710/PJ710V 22 h 20 min 21 h 35 min [Standard High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (16 h 55 min)
16 GB 32 GB Notes (20) (50) (100) (205) (410) 5.1ch The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the (25) (50) (100) (210) (420) sizes described.
Viewfinder (HDR- If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it CX760V/PJ760/ checked by a Sony dealer before operating it PJ760V) any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted Moisture condensation your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with If your camcorder is brought directly from plenty of water and consult a doctor. a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder.
Remote Commander may not function in microphone. properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. On Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the ...
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[Calibration]. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement Touch “” displayed on the screen with the system for video cameras and offers a corner of memory card or the like 3 times.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The How to charge the pre-installed number value indicates the amount of light rechargeable battery from a subject coming into the lens. Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC About care and storage of the lens Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours.
The capacity that a user can use 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [On]) HDR-PJ710: Approx. 31.8 GB HDR-PJ710V: Approx. 28.8 GB The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid HDR-CX760V/PJ760V: 92.6 GB and the image processing system HDR-PJ760: 95.6 GB (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
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Continuous projection time (when using the HDR-PJ710: supplied battery pack): 560 g (1 lb 3 oz)main unit only Approx. 1 h 40 min. 665 g (1 lb 7 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood General HDR-PJ710V: Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery...
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“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 Corporation. from PlayStation Store (where available.) “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The application for PlayStation 3 requires is a registered trademark of ...
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Screen indicators Japan The following indicators appear when you change the settings. See page 28 and 35 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing. Center Left Right Jordan Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre Mexico Bottom Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.) Left Norway...
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Intelligent Auto (face Spot Meter/Fcs (70)/Spot detection/scene detection/ Meter (70)/ Exposure (70) camera-shake detection/ AE Shift (70) Shutter Speed (43) sound detection) (38) IRIS (42) Intelligent Auto (38) Center Data file name 101-0005 Indicator Meaning Protect (72) Slideshow Set Flash (71)/Red Eye NightShot (39) Reduction (71)
Index “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” Symbols media ..........26 5.1ch surround sound ....51 Editing ..........54 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Empty Music .......49 media (Mark2) ......26 Event View ........32 Menu lists ........70 Active Interface Shoe ...13, 83 Expanded Feature .......56 Menus ...........68 AE Shift ........70 Extended Zoom ......30 Micref Level .........71...
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Saving images on an external Wall outlet (wall socket) ....20 media device........66 Warning indicators .....75 Scenario Save .......49 White Balance Shift ....70 Screen indicators ....28, 92 Wind noise ........71 SD card .........26 Windows ........57 Self-diagnosis display ....75 Wireless Remote Setting the date and time ...22 Commander ......16, 83 Shutter Speed ......43 Smile Shutter .......38...
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