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  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 1
    Click Handycam Handbook HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E/XR200E/ XR200VE Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index  2009 Sony Corporation 4-121-424-11(1) GB
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    camcorder.  The HDR-XR200VE is used for illustrations in this book, unless otherwise mentioned.  In this Handycam Handbook, the internal hard disk of your camcorder " media in this manual.  Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.  Index
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    the OPTION MENU 14 Read this before operating your camcorder 15 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam 16 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE 36 Recording in mirror mode 37 Recording fast action in slow
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    camcorder ) (HDR-XR200E/ XR200VE 46 Searching Guide 50 Connecting to a high definition TV 51 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 52 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 54 Editing Deleting movies and photos 56 Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR200VE quality (HD) disc
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    in the OPTION MENU 99 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 106 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators number of recordable photos 118 Using your camcorder abroad 120 File/folder structure on the About the AVCHD format 123 About GPS (HDR-XR200VE 124 About "Memory Stick" media 125 About the
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    Table of Contents Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing  SMTH SLW REC 37 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach  AUTO BACK LIGHT 79  BEACH 102  SNOW 102 Compensating for camera shake during movie recording  STEADYSHOT 76 Capturing smiles automatically  SMILE
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    Techniques Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E HDR-XR200E/XR200VE  Built-in microphone (35) When an external off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details. The Active Interface Shoe
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    "Memory Stick Duo" media slot (69)  (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (21)  CHG lamp (HDR-XR100E/XR105E/ XR106E)/ /CHG lamp (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) (18)  ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (18) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.  Battery pack (18)  DC IN jack (18)  Power zoom
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    Commander Only for HDR-XR200E/XR200VE then press ENTER Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 7).  When no commands have been sent from the Wireless case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a
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    (112) Playback mode (27, 40) Upper right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (73) 9999 9999 100/112 or photos (27, 40) Meaning FACE DETECTION (84) DETECTION SET (85) Manual focus (101) SCENE SELECTION (102) White balance (103) SteadyShot off (76,
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    Indicator Meaning VISUAL INDEX button (29, 42)  Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.  Some indicators may not appear depending on the model. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index 11
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    HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) (HOME) button Using the HELP Recording Techniques Index Category  Follow the instructions on the screen.  After completing the Handycam operation.  The tabs and items that appear on the screen
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    MUSIC*4 p. 46 TV CONNECT Guide*1 p. 50 MUSIC TOOL p. 46 DOWNLOAD MUSIC*1*4 p. 46 EMPTY MUSIC*1*4 p. 46 BATTERY INFO p. 68 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 p. 69 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1 p. 69 MEDIA INFO p. 71 MEDIA FORMAT*1 p. 71 REPAIR IMG.DB F. p. 110, 113 (SETTINGS
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    [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. *1 You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. *2 You cannot set [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 HDR-XR200VE *4 HDR-XR200E/XR200VE List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on
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    Remote Commander (1) Only for HDR-XR200E/XR200VE  A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)  CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1)  "PMB" (software, including "PMB Guide")  "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)  "Operating Guide" (1)  See page 69 for
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    problems. HDR-XR200E/XR200VE The lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens. Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam
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    Operating Guide too features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 112). Index When the camcorder is connected to a computer  Do not try to format the hard disk or music file storage area (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) of the camcorder
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    pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).  Be sure that the  mark on the DC plug is facing the right. The charge lamp lights up and
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    ), it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE).  We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder.  Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 20
    wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.  Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.  Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the
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    of Contents Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos 2 Select the
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    clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF] (HDR-XR200VE). To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds, and
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    hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel
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    .  When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly Handycam operation.) Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the hard disk (p. 69, 73).  Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen.  Press START/STOP to start recording. STBY]  [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  Tips  The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 73). 25 Index
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    of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Shooting photos  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21). For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E Open the lens cover.  Press EASY. appears on the LCD
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    When disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal hard disk. Playing movies  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21).  Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after
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    Displays the Face Index screen (p. 45).  : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies.*  : Displays photos. * appears when you select standard definition image the photo recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) HDR-XR200E/XR200VE HOME MENU Previous 6 images Searches for images by date
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    or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous Next To stop To fast-reverse To fast-forward To pause/play  Tips  When playback
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    Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show/pause Next  Tips  The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 86).  To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 69). To cancel Easy Handycam
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    default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal hard disk (p. 69, 73).  Fasten the grip belt.  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21
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     [ STEADYSHOT] is set as follows in the default setting. HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: [ON] HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: [ACTIVE]  It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.  If you close the LCD screen while
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    are recorded on the internal hard disk (p. 69).  Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 21). For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E Open the lens cover.  Press MODE to turn on the (Photo
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    pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p. 36).  Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work during movie recording. You can change how your camcorder flashes by [FLASH MODE] (p. 82) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE).  You cannot record photos while is displayed
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    on the LCD frame. The magnifying level of your camcorder is as follows: HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: 10 times the original size HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: 15 times the original size Wider range of view sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone 35 Index
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    camcorder with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high definition image quality (HD recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software. If you play during movie recording (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE).  may appear separately).  Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 101) when
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 37
    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side .  Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be
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    hold DISP down for a few seconds until disappears. Acquiring location information (GPS) (HDR-XR200VE) Set the GPS switch to ON ( appears on the LCD screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time
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    information to check where you are at the moment (p. 58).  Using the supplied software, "PMB," you can display the movies and photos where you recorded them on a first time or use it again after long intervals.  Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS
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    of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on.  To turn on your camcorder when the Touch (or ) tab ()  a desired movie (). HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E Previous To the list of recording dates (p. 45).  : Displays high definition image quality (HD) movies*.  : Displays photos. * appears when the
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    on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) HDR-XR200E/XR200VE Previous Next To return to recording mode To (HDR-XR200VE)/ [ FILM ROLL]/[ FACE]) (p. 43, 44, 45).  : Displays high definition image quality (HD "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume
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    Touch (Photo) tab   a desired photo  on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Displays the Map Index screen (p. 43) (HDRXR200VE) Useful Recording Techniques Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU  Tips  When viewing
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    Table of Contents Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map Index) (HDRXR200VE) Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map. You can select a movie or photo by recording location. Select the recording media which contains
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    to play back before the operation (p. 69).  Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: Touch (Film Roll Index). HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: Touch ( VIEW IMAGES)  [ FILM ROLL]. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Sets the interval at which
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    to play back before the operation (p. 69).  Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: Touch (Face Index). HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: Touch ( VIEW IMAGES)  [ Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen FACE]. Useful Recording Techniques Index  Touch
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    back a digest of your movies (HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK) (HDR-XR200E/ XR200VE) Your camcorder selects a number of short scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD
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    software from the supplied CD-ROM on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder them using Music Transfer supplied with PMB. Refer to the PMB Guide for details.  Notes  The [PLAYBACK RANGE] setting is
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To
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    ]  Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME)  CONNECT Guide] on the LCD screen. (OTHERS)  [TV  When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears.  Use the supplied AC Adaptor
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    are played back with high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques p. 51 p. 51) Type Camcorder Cable TV : Signal flow HOME MENU setting Component
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    ) with this connection.  Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may -high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to standard definition image quality (SD) and played back
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 53
    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Type Camcorder Cable : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR (White) (Red) (SETTINGS)  [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  [COMPONENT]  [576i] (p. 92) (
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    /VCR  Notes  When the A/V connecting cable is used to output images, images are output with standard definition image quality (SD).  Tips  If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 55
     There may be some operations you cannot do with the Remote Commander.  To set your camcorder, touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [CTRL FOR HDMI]  [ON] (the default setting Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details.  Tips  If you turn off the TV, your
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    image quality (p. 86).  Notes  You cannot restore images once they are deleted.  Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media.  Do not eject "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media while deleting images from "Memory Stick
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 57
    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.  Tips  Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the
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    Table of Contents Acquiring the current location information (HDR-XR200VE) You can display the current location on a map. Set the GPS switch to ON so that your camcorder can acquire the current location information (p. 38). Touch ( YOUR LOCATION) on the recording screen. acquired.  If you hold a
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    on the image quality of the movie:  [ 2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD)  [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (SD)  will be the date and time you captured from the movie.  For HDR-XR105E/XR106E You cannot capture a photo from a movie recorded on "Memory
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 60
    (MANAGE MEDIA)  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]  [MEMORY STICK].  Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ALL]: To dub the high definition image quality (HD) Playlist [ DUB ALL]: To dub the standard the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist.  Select the movie
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    Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media into your camcorder before the operation.  Notes  Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 69). For movies, select
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    movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media.  A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.  If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be
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     High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may high definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard
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    Table of Contents Playing the Playlist Select the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 69, 86).  Touch (HOME)  (VIEW IMAGES)  [PLAYLIST]. Movies added to the Playlist appear.  Touch  [YES]   .  Tips  Even if you erase a movie from a
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    , etc. (USB cable connection) You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The method used to
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 67
    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques  Notes  Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 19).  High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD).  A/V connecting cable (
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    , and record it on the recording device.  Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.  When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Checking the battery information You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the
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    the recording medium You can select the internal hard disk or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal hard
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    PRO Duo" media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo"media/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick"media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)  You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.  "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media can be
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 71
    Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: 80 000 MB  HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: Connect your camcorder to the (p. 66, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the the recording media to be formatted ([HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]). 3 Touch
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    (p. 66, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: about 80 minutes  HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: about 120 minutes  If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder
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    Contents Useful Recording Techniques Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) The default settings are marked with . / SET You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality
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    in 5.1ch surround. Records sound in 2ch stereo. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) When using the NightShot (p. 36) function, you can record horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE
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    4:3 ( ) Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.  zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 150 × zoom is performed digitally. HDR-XR200E/XR200VE  OFF 30 × 180 × Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically. Up to
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    ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used. HDR-XR200E/XR200VE  ACTIVE STANDARD Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect the recorded movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is played back
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    Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame.  Tips  Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced in situations such as those described below.  When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie)
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    higher. Makes the flash level lower. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set [FLASH
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    use a tele-conversion lens. Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. AUTO BACK LIGHT (Auto Backlight Correction) Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [MOVIE SETTINGS]  [AUTO BACK LIGHT]  a desired setting     ON OFF
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    media are replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each one of "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) When using the NightShot (p. 36) function, you can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible). Steps
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    objects.  Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).  The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). STEADYSHOT (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes
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    at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. FLASH MODE (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [PHOTO
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set
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    parts more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies.  ON ( ) OFF Detects faces. Does not detect depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.  [FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions
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    are not recorded automatically.  Notes  Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.  When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on the screen in movie recording standby, and changes into when movie recording starts.  Tips
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    [YES]   HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) movies. SD QUALITY setting. DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded  a desired setting    HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E/XR200E  OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA Data
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    value  Exposure  Tips  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.  Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. HDR-XR200VE  OFF DATE/TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES Data code is not displayed. Displays the date and time. Displays
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     Latitude  Longitude  Tips  appears for a photo recorded using a flash.  The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.  The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME]  [CAMERA DATA
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    )  [SOUND/DISP SET]  [LCD BL LEVEL]  a desired setting     NORMAL BRIGHT Standard brightness. Brightens the LCD screen.  Notes  When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. Index 89
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    is slightly reduced during recording.  If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically.  Tips  This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the
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    played back as shown below. Movies recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies recorded in 4:3 mode 4:3  Notes  Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. Useful Recording Techniques Index 91
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    RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  [HDMI RESOLUTION]  [HD CONTENTS]/[SD CONTENTS]  a desired setting HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition
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    SD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality (SD).  AUTO Normal setting (outputs the signal according to the TV automatically). 576p Outputs the 576p signal. 576i Outputs the 576i signal. Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index
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    the world time difference on page 121. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [CLOCK/ LANG]  [AREA SET]  set your local area using AUTO CLOCK ADJ (HDR-XR200VE) Your camcorder will maintain the correct clock time by acquiring the time from GPS. Set the GPS switch to ON in advance. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS
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    . Does not compensates for the time difference with the current area automatically.  Notes  You must set date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 21). SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. Steps
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    internal hard disk  The movie is recorded with high definition image quality (HD)  Tips  When you set this item to [ON] and ) or (VIEW IMAGES) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on. Steps (HOME)   
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    turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. The camcorder does not turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [REMOTE CTRL]  a desired setting     ON OFF Select this
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    disk. Steps (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [GENERAL SET]  [DROP SENSOR]  a desired setting     ON OFF ( ) Activates the drop sensor. When it is detected that the camcorder is dropping, you may not be able to record or play back images correctly, to protect the internal hard disk. When dropping is
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    the brightness and focus on  [END]  To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].  Notes  [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL]. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness
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    at a close distance down to the followings. HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E: about 50 cm (19 3/4 in.) HDR-XR200E/XR200VE: about 57 cm (22 1/2 in.)  Notes  When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.  Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 101) when it is hard to
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     Notes  When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL],  appears.  The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few
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    Enables to take photos of people and background using a flash. (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE) CANDLE ( ) Maintains the dim atmosphere of a candlelit scene. clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the
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     Notes  If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled.  Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the (Photo) lamp is lit, the setting changes to [AUTO] once the (Movie) lamp lights up. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording
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    for better color balance adjustment.  When the white balance is set by [ONE PUSH], if the ambient lighting, etc., changes because you moved your camcorder to or from outdoors, etc., you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. FADER You can record a transition with
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    -timer. Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].  Tips  You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 9) (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE). Useful Recording Techniques Index 105
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    Recording Techniques Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.  Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Wireless
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    Handycam operation.  During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows.  [REC MODE]: [HD Remote Commander (HDR-XR200E/XR200VE).  Select camcorder correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
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    again. If the problem persists, replace the battery camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote Commander (HDRXR200E/XR200VE is not supported by your camcorder (p. 127 full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 56).  Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder
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    high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 ( manually (p. 101). SteadyShot does not function. For HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E  Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 76).  Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations. For HDR-XR200E/XR200VE
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    HDR-XR200E/XR200VE HDR-XR100E/XR105E/XR106E). [LCD BL LEVEL] cannot be adjusted.  You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:  The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out.  The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Sound is not recorded correctly (HDRXR200E/XR200VE [REPAIR
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    instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details.  Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software HD) movies on "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder is full. Playback
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    of the camcorder is different from the actual current location (HDR-XR200VE).  ], [TWILIGHT], [TWILIGHT PORT.] (HDR-XR200E/ XR200VE), [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
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    Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from "E". 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing  The file is damaged.  The file is unreadable. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder) Fast flashing  The hard disk of the camcorder is full Guide REPAIR
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    If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Turn on your camcorder again. (HDR-XR200VE) The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information?  The image management
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    or photos. Touch [YES] to repair.  You can record photos on camcorder if necessary (p. 71). Still picture folder is full. Duo" media, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen. Other No more than 999 high definition image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard definition image quality
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    -FH100 405 500 200 250 HDR-XR200E/XR200VE (unit: minute) Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 80 95 /stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming.  Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86
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    40 m 24 h 0 m 32 h 0 m [HD LP] (2ch)* 33 h 30 m HDR-XR200E Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch)* (unit: hour minute) Recording time 14 h 30 m 29 h 40 m 36 h 0 m 48 h 10 m 50 h 30 m HDR-XR200VE Recording mode [HD FH] [HD HQ] [HD SP] [HD LP] (5.1ch)* [HD LP] (2ch
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques HDR-XR200E Recording mode [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] (5.1ch)* [SD LP] (2ch)* (unit: hour minute) Recording time 29 h 40 m 43 h 50 m 84 h 10 m 91 h 50 m HDR-XR200VE Recording mode (unit: hour minute) Recording time [SD HQ] [SD SP] [SD LP] (5.1ch)* [SD
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    The number of recordable photos shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during (p. 10).  Notes  Numbers in the table are based on using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. The number of recordable photos may vary
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    in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality
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    the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME)  (SETTINGS)  [CLOCK/ LANG]  [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 94). HDR-XR200VE When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the
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    and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see "PMB Guide" then use the supplied and not usually displayed.  HD movie management information folder This folder contains recording data of high definition image quality (HD) movies. Do not try to
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    delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer.  Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly.  to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 on internal hard disk drive,
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    specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. About GPS (HDR-XR200VE turn off the camcorder, as you will be instructed to do by
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 125
     The map data included is as of the date of production of this manual.  GPS maps will appear in 2-dimensional graphics except for certain landmarks in coordinate system is used. On copyright  The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be
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    HG * Duo" media * This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with " media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) do not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  Data read/write speed may vary depending
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    been used with another device, format "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media with your camcorder (p. 71). Note that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick PRO frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only.  The  mark that indicates low battery flashes even
  • Sony HDR XR200E | Handbook - Page 128
    instructions.  Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired electrolytic liquid has leaked:  Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.  Wash off any liquid that may
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    happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during . On handling the casing  If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the
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    Stick PRO Duo" media on your camcorder or a computer, you may not date completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Macintosh and Mac OS are
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    and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SR87 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We
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    DISP OUTPUT 92 DIVIDE 63 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 47 DROP SENSOR 98 Dual Rec 36 Dubbing 60 DVD writer 66 E Easy Handycam Operation........24 EDIT 62, G GENERAL SET 96 GPS 38 GUIDEFRAME 77, 81 H HDMI RESOLUTION 92 HD/SD SET 73, 86 HELP function 12 High altitude 17 HIGHLIGHT PLAYBACK........46
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    Original 60 OTHERS 56 OUTDOOR 103 OUTPUT SETTINGS 91 P PAL 120 PB zoom 48 PHOTO CAPTURE 59 PHOTO COPY 61 REMAINING SET 77 REMOTE CTRL 97 Repair 106 REPAIR IMG.DB F.......... 110, 113 Thumbnail 56 Tripod 8 Troubleshooting 106 TV 50 TV color systems 120 TV CONNECT Guide 50 TV TYPE
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    Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 134
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