Sony DCR-SX22 Users guide [en, fr]
4-437-569-41(1)
Digital Video Camera
Recorder/
Caméscope numérique
Operating Guide US
Mode d’emploi FR
DCR-PJ6/SX22
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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 your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCRSerial No.
Model No. ACSerial No.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
Do not disassemble.
Do not crush and do not expose the battery
pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140 °F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.
socket) immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC
power source (mains) is still supplied to
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall
socket) via the AC Adaptor.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information
regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll
free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle
damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries.
Battery pack
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
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To select a MENU item
You can use the multi-selector to select/
decide the items in the MENU.
Select a button by placing an orange
frame over it using /// of the
multi-selector.
Press the center of the multi-selector to
confirm your selection.
To change the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using your camcorder if necessary.
[Show others] [CLOCK/
LANG] (under [GENERAL SET]
category) [
desired language
.
LANGUAGE SET] a
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV30 (1)
CD-ROM “Handycam” Application
Software (1)
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)
“Handycam” Handbook (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
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Everyday as unforgettable moment with “Handycam”
Capturing
Page 11 (Recording)
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Sharing
Page 20 (Creating a disc)
Sharing now
Page 17 (Projector)
DCR-PJ6 Only
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Table of contents
Read this first . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 4
Everyday as unforgettable moment with “Handycam” . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 6
Preparation
Charging .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 9
Setting . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. 10
Recording/Playback
Recording . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 11
Playback on the camcorder .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 13
Deleting movies and photos . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. 15
Playing back images through the built-in projector (DCR-PJ6) . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 17
Playing images on a TV . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 19
Saving movies and photos
Saving images on a disc . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 20
Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 22
Using a computer
Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer . . . . .. . . . .. . . . 24
Preparing a computer . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 25
Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 27
Using “PMB Portable” . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 28
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 29
Dividing a movie . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . 34
Getting detailed information from the “Handycam” Handbook . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 34
Additional Information
Screen indicators . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 35
Parts and controls . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . 36
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 38
Specifications . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 40
Precautions . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 42
Index . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 47
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Preparation
Charging
Attach the battery pack.
1
To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT
(battery) release lever and remove the
battery pack.
Connect the AC Adaptor to
2
the DC IN jack and the wall
outlet (wall socket).
Battery pack
BATT (battery) release lever
DC plug
Power cord
(Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Preparation
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Setting
Open the LCD screen to turn
1
on your camcorder.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen.
Set the geographical area and
2
the time using the multiselector.
Insert the memory card into
3
the memory card slot.
To eject the memory card
Lightly push the memory card in once.
Notes
The date and time are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during
playback.
[Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE]
[DATE/TIME]
You can turn off the operation beeps.
[Show others] [SOUND/DISP SET] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [BEEP]
[OFF]
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Access lamp
Note direction of notched corner.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
Open the lens cover.
1
Select a mode (Movie/Photo).
2
Movie:
Photo:
Movie:
3
Press START/STOP.
Recording/Playback
MODE
Photo:
Press PHOTO.
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc.
[Show others] [MEDIA INFO] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category).
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Recording in a dimly-lit place
You can turn on the LED VIDEO LIGHT by pressing LIGHT.
Zooming
You can magnify images up to 70 times the original size with the power zoom lever.
Displaying the icons and indicators again
You can display the icons and indicators by pressing the multi-selector if they are not shown.
Playback on the camcorder
Press (VIEW IMAGES) to
1
display the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
Movie:
2
Select
Photo:
Select
Select the desired image.
3
(Movie).
(Photo).
(VIEW IMAGES)
Recording/Playback
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Movie playback screen
Volume adjustment
Previous
Next
To stop
To fast-reverse
You can adjust the volume.
adjust with / .
Photo playback screen
Previous
To the VISUAL INDEX
screen
OPTION
To fast-forward
To pause/play
To start/stop slide
show
Next
OPTION
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Deleting movies and photos
ED IT
Select [Show others]
1
[DELETE] (under
category).
[EDIT]
Recording/Playback
2
Movie:
Select [
DELETE].
[
Photo:
Select [
DELETE].
[
DELETE]
DELETE]
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Select the images to be
3
deleted.
The mark appears.
Select [YES]
4
Notes
You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It
may damage the recording media.
.
Playing back images through
the built-in projector (DCRPJ6)
Press PROJECTOR.
1
Adjust the projected image.
2
Select the image you want to
3
project.
Recording/Playback
Notes
Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector.
Make sure not to project images towards the eyes.
Make sure not to touch the projector lens.
The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use.
Using the projector shortens battery life.
If you connect the camcorder to a TV and use the projector function, sound will be output from the
TV; however, no image will be output.
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Viewing images recorded on other devices, using the projector
[Show others] [PROJECTOR] (under [OTHERS] category) [SOURCE]
[PROJECTOR INPUT]
Connect your camcorder to the other device with the A/V connecting cable.
.
Output
Signal flow
IN
VIDEO
(Yellow)
Press PROJECTOR.
Sound of other devices cannot be input to the camcorder.
Operation buttons are not displayed on images projected when [PROJECTOR INPUT] is set. If the
camcorder is not connected to another device, a blank blue screen will be projected.
Perform the following operations when you want to project images on the camcorder.
Firstly, press PROJECTOR to stop projecting. Select
[OTHERS] category) [SOURCE] [MEMORY CARD] , and then press
(under
PROJECTOR again.
Turn the power of the camcorder off, then on again, and then press PROJECTOR.
[Show others] [PROJECTOR]
Changing the aspect ratio of the image
You can change the aspect ratio of the image projected by the projector according to the recorded
image size.
Select [Show others] [PROJECTOR] (under [OTHERS] category).
elect [SCREEN FORMAT] [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].
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Playing images on a TV
Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will be connected to.
Connect your camcorder to a
1
TV with the A/V connecting
cable (supplied).
Play back movies and photos
2
on your camcorder.
TVs
IN
Signal flow
(VIEW IMAGES)
AUDIO
VIDEO
VCRs
(Red)
(White)
Recording/Playback
(Yellow)
Notes
For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV.
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Saving movies and photos
Saving images on a disc
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Using a recorder, etc.
Insert the recording media
1
into the recording device (a
disc recorder, etc.).
Connect your camcorder to
2
the recording device with
the A/V connecting cable
(supplied).
Input
VIDEO
(Yellow)
(White)
AUDIO
(Red)
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Start playback on your
3
camcorder, and record it on
the recording device.
When dubbing is finished,
4
stop the recording device, and
then your camcorder.
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Signal flow
(VIEW IMAGES)
Notes
Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
You can hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected.
[Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP
OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the default setting)
You can record the date/time or camera settings data.
.
[Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE]
a desired setting
.
[Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [DISP
OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL]
You can change the aspect ratio according to the screen size of display devices (TV, etc.).
.
[Show others] [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [TV
TYPE] [4:3]
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 movies and photos
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Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
If the external media has the
1
AC power cable, connect it to
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Connect the external
2
media to the (USB) jack
of your camcorder with the
USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
To the wall outlet (wall
socket)
Select [Copy.].
3
Select after the operation
4
is completed.
Notes
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately).
The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not be available in some countries/regions.
The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows.
Movies: 9,999 movies
Photos: 9,999 frames × 899 folders
The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded.
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Viewing images recorded on external media, with your
camcorder
Select [Play without copying.] in step 4 above.
The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed.
lay back the image.
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You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder.
Saving movies and photos
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Using a computer
Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer
The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do
more with the images recorded with the camcorder. (Windows)
View
Calendar
Save on a disc
DVD
Upload
Network services
Edit
Joining image files
Easy uploading when away from home
With PMB Portable, which is pre-installed on the camcorder, you can play back or upload
your images to the Web by connecting your camcorder to a computer away from home.
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Preparing a computer
Step 1 Checking the computer
system
Windows
1
OS*
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista
3
SP2
*
/Windows 7 SP1
4
*
CPU
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster
Application
PMB/PMB Portable
Memory
256 MB or more
Other system requirements for OS should
be met.
Hard disk
Disk volume required for installation:
Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more may
be necessary when creating DVD discs.)
Display
Minimum 1,024 dots × 768 dots
Others
USB port (this must be provided as standard,
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD
burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
Mac
OS
PMB Portable: Mac OS X
1
*
Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a
multi-boot environment.
2
*
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc
creation function, etc.
3
*
Starter (Edition) is not supported.
4
*
Faster processor is recommended.
5
*
Mac equipped with Intel processor
Notes
Operation with all computer environments is
not assured.
5
*
(v10.5-v10.6)
When using a Mac
The supplied software “PMB” is not
supported by Mac computers. To import
the movies and photos to the computer,
please contact Apple Inc..
Step 2 Installing the supplied
software “PMB”
Install “PMB” before connecting your
camcorder to a computer.
Notes
If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been
installed on your computer, you may be unable
to use some functions of those “PMB” when
installing the “PMB” from the supplied CDROM. Also, “PMB Launcher” is installed from
the supplied CD-ROM and you can start “PMB”
or other software by using the “PMB Launcher.”
Double-click the “PMB Launcher” short-cut
icon on the computer screen to start “PMB
Launcher.”
Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
Turn on the computer.
Log on as an Administrator for
installation.
Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in
the disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
If the screen does not appear, click
[Start] [Computer] (in Windows
XP, [My Computer]), then double-click
[SONYPMB (E:)] (CD-ROM)
*.
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* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
Click [Install].
Select the country or region.
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
proceed to the next screen.
Read the terms of the license
agreement carefully. If you agree
to the terms, change
to , and
then click [Next] [Install].
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect the camcorder to the
computer using the supplied USB
cable.
Select the one of the media types
displayed on the screen to make
the computer recognize your
camcorder.
[ USB CONNECT]: Memory card
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not
appear, select
[USB CONNECT] (under
category).
[Show others]
[OTHERS]
Click [Continue] on the computer
screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions
to install the software.
Depending on the computer, you may
need to install third party software. If
the installation screen appears, follow
the instructions to install the required
software.
Restart the computer if required to
complete the installation.
When the installation is completed,
following icons will appear.
Remove the CD-ROM from your
computer.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the camcorder screen automatically.
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: Starts “PMB.”
: Displays “PMB Help.”
: Displays “PMB Launcher.” “PMB
Launcher” enables you to start “PMB”
or other software, or to open web sites.
Other icons may appear.
No icon may appear depending on the
installation procedure.
Starting PMB (Picture
Motion Browser)
To disconnect your camcorder from the
computer
Click the icon at the bottom right of the
desktop of the computer [Safely remove
USB Mass Storage Device].
Select [END] [YES] on the camcorder
screen.
Disconnect the USB cable.
Notes
Do not format the media of your camcorder
from a computer. Your camcorder may not
operate correctly.
Access from the computer using the supplied
software “PMB.” Do not modify the files or
folders on the camcorder from the computer.
The image files may be destroyed or may not be
played back.
Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
above operation.
Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on
the computer screen.
Notes
If the icon is not displayed on the computer
screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [
PMB] to start “PMB.”
Reading “PMB Help”
For details on how to use “PMB,” read the
“PMB Help.” Double-click the “PMB Help”
short-cut icon on the computer screen to
open the “PMB Help.”
Notes
If the icon is not displayed on the computer
screen, click [Start] [All Programs]
[PMB] [PMB Help]. You can also open the
“PMB Help” from [Help] of “PMB.”
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Using “PMB Portable”
“PMB Portable” which allows you to easily
upload images to a network service starts
up by connecting your camcorder to a
computer.
You can see the detailed usage when you
click the help button in the upper right after
starting “PMB Portable.”
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect it to a computer with the
USB cable.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the LCD of your camcorder.
2
Select the recording media for
which you wish to use “PMB
Portable.”
[ USB CONNECT]: Memory card
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not
appear,
[USB CONNECT] (under
category).
3
Click “PMB Portable.”
The User Agreement screen appears.
4
Configure the settings, following
the instructions on the screen.
“PMB Portable” starts up.
[Show others]
[OTHERS]
For more details on “PMB Portable,” see the
“PMB Portable” help.
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menus
Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make
good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder.
The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories.
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) p. 31
SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) p. 31
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) p. 31
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) p. 31
EDIT (Items for editing) p. 32
OTHERS (Items for other settings) p. 32
MANAGE MEDIA (Items for recording media) p. 32
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) p. 33
Operating menus
Multi-selector
Select with /// and press the center of the multi-selector to confirm your selection.
An orange frame appears on the selected item.
: To finish setting the menu.
/ : The menu list moves from category to category.
/ : The menu list moves through 4 items at once.
: To return to the [MY MENU].
Customizing your camcorder
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