Sony HDR-CX450,HDR-CX485,HDR-CX625,HDR-CX675,HDR-PJ675,HDR-CX455 Operating Manual

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openings .

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the manufacturer's instructions.
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all

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use this apparatus near

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install

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specified by the manufacturer.

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bracket, or table specified by
manufacturer, or sold
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apparatus combination
injury from tip-over.

•

Unplug this apparatus during

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·for

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service
required when the apparatus has
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power-supply
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objects have fallen into the
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camcorder (Help Guide) ...... 8

of

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more

about

the

Getting started ............. 9

Supplied items .......................... 9

the

Charging

Turning

Using

to

(wall socket) ........................

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the

your

the

battery pack .......

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outlet

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Recording · .................................

Playback ....................................

Viewing [mages at a larger size

................. : ........................... 20

16
18

Saving images ............ 22

Importing

computer

Saving images on

media device ......................

Using the Wi-Fi function ......... 24

images

to

your

............................

an

external

22
23

Customizing your

camcorder .................. 29

Using

Others ..............•.........

the

menus ..................... 29

30

You will find further information such
as

the

following functions

Guide.

• Time-lapse Capture

• Highlight Movie Maker
Live

•

• Multi Camera Control

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8

in

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Precautions .............................. 30

Specifications ..........................

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32

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the

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time.

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