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General| Sensor Type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Optical Zoom | 60x |
| Digital Zoom | 2000x |
| LCD Screen Size | 2.7 inches |
| Focus | Auto / Manual |
| Exposure Control | Auto |
| White Balance | Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic |
| HDMI | No |
| Minimum Illumination | 3 lux |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Recording Media | Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Video Resolution | 720x480 |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| Battery Type | NP-FH40 |
| Type | Standard |
| Shutter Speed | 1/3 - 1/3500 sec |
Important safety warnings for fire and shock hazards.
Key instructions to prevent damage and ensure safe operation.
Crucial initial advice on battery, AC, and regional compliance.
Product compliance statement with FCC rules and list of supplied accessories.
Essential tips for using the camcorder and changing language settings.
Clarifications on manual illustrations, terms, and context.
Summary of main operations: recording, playback, saving, and deleting.
Step-by-step guide for charging the camcorder's battery.
Process for configuring camcorder date, time, and geographical area.
Instructions for capturing video footage with the camcorder.
Guide on how to shoot still photos using the camcorder.
Using the simplified mode for recording and playback.
How to play back recorded movies and photos on the screen.
Steps for connecting the camcorder to a television for playback.
System requirements and setup for installing camcorder software on PC.
Process for saving videos to DVD using the one-touch feature.
Guide to automatically importing media to a computer for backup.
How to launch PMB software and change destination folders.
Steps to select movies and photos for burning onto a disc.
Instructions for creating discs with the DVDirect Express DVD writer.
Steps for saving movies using DVD writers other than DVDirect Express.
Process for dubbing content to disc using A/V cables.
How to free up space by deleting unwanted recordings.
Tips for improving exposure in backlit shooting conditions.
Guide to choosing internal memory or Memory Stick for movie recording.
Guide to choosing internal memory or Memory Stick for photo recording.
How to navigate menus for customizing camcorder functions.
Instructions for installing the digital user guide on a computer.
Guidance for resolving common camcorder operational problems.
Guidelines for proper handling, cleaning, and storage of the camcorder.
Detailed technical specifications for the camcorder, AC adaptor, and battery.
Information on registered trademarks related to Sony products.
Meanings of various icons shown on the camcorder's LCD screen.
Identification of physical parts and controls on the camcorder.
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