Sony Handycam HDRCX12 User Manual

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Dubbing to other devices
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devi\
ces, such as 
VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following\
 ways.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supp\
lied AC Adaptor for 
this operation (p.

 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to\
 be 
connected.
Set the image quality of the movie you want to dub...

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the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) 
of the A/V connecting cable with an 
S VIDEO cable (optional). The yellow 
plug connection is not necessary. S 
VIDEO connection only will not output 
audio.
Notes You cannot dub to recorders connected with an 
HDMI cable.
  To hide the screen indicators (such as a 
counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor 
device connected, touch 
 (HOME)   
(SETTINGS)  [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
[DISP OUTPUT]  [LCD PANEL] (the 
default setting) (p.

  73).
  To record the...

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2 Connect the  (USB) jack of your 
camcorder and a DVD writer, etc., 
with the supplied USB cable.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears 
automatically.
3  Touch [USB CONNECT].
4 Operate the connected device, and 
start recording.
For details, refer to the instruction 
manuals supplied with the connected 
device.
5  After dubbing is complete, touch 
[END]  [YES], then disconnect the 
USB cable.
Attention
This camcorder captures high definition 
footage in the AVCHD format. High 
definition...

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Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant 
printer)
You can print out still images using a 
PictBridge compliant printer, without 
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
Turn on the printer.
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
containing still images into your 
camcorder. 
1 Connect the Handycam Station to 
the wall outlet (wall socket) using 
the supplied AC Adaptor. 
2  Set the camcorder onto the 
Handycam Station securely, then 
turn on your camcorder.
3  Connect the  (USB) jack of the...

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Notes We can guarantee the operation of only models 
that are PictBridge compatible.
  Refer also to the instruction manual of the 
printer to be used.
  Do not attempt the following operations when  is on the screen. The operations may not be 
performed properly.
  Operate the POWER switch Press  (VIEW IMAGES) Remove your camcorder from the Handycam 
Station
  Disconnect the USB cable from your 
camcorder, the Handycam Station or the 
printer
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Utilizing recording media
 (MANAGE MEDIA) 
category
This category enables you to use the 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” for various 
purposes.
Item list
/SET
You can select the image quality for movies 
(p. 56).
MEDIA INFO
You can display the “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” infomation such as the recordable 
time, etc. (p.  57).
MEDIA FORMAT
You can format the “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” to recover the recordable free space 
(p.
 57).
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
You can repair the management 
information of the “Memory Stick PRO...

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Checking the “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo” 
information
You can check the remaining recordable 
time for each [REC MODE] (p. 62), and 
the approximate free and used space of the 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Notes  During Easy Handycam operation, you 
cannot check the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation 
(p.

  24).
Touch  (HOME)   (MANAGE 
MEDIA)  [MEDIA INFO].
The remaining recordable time for each 
recording mode is displayed.
Tips  You can...

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Repairing the image database file
This function checks the management 
information and the consistency of movies 
in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and 
repairs any inconsistencies found.
1 Touch  (HOME)   (MANAGE 
MEDIA)  [REPAIR IMG.DB F.].
The [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen 
appears.
2  Touch [YES].
The management file check starts.
Touch 
 to quit the management file 
check if no inconsistency is found.
3  Touch [YES]  .
Notes Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration 
to your camcorder, and do not...

Customizing your camcorder
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Customizing your camcorder
What you can do with the  (SETTINGS) category of 
the 
 HOME MENU
You can change the recording functions 
and the operating settings for your 
convenience.
Using the HOME MENU
1  Turn on your camcorder, then press  (HOME).
2 Touch  (SETTINGS).
3 Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch 
 /  to change the page.
4  Touch the desired item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch 
 /  to change the page.
5  Change the...

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List of the  (SETTINGS) category 
items
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 62)
Items Page
REC MODE62
AUDIO MODE62
AE SHIFT62
WB SHIFT62
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT63
WIDE SELECT63
DIGITAL ZOOM63
STEADYSHOT63
AUTO SLW SHUTTR63
X.V.COLOR64
GUIDEFRAME64
ZEBRA64
REMAINING SET64
SUB-T DATE64
FLASH MODE*165
FLASH LEVEL65
REDEYE REDUC65
DIAL SETTING65
CONVERSION LENS65
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 66)
ItemsPage
IMAGE SIZE*166
FILE NO.66
AE SHIFT62
WB SHIFT62
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT63
STEADYSHOT63
GUIDEFRAME64
ZEBRA64
FLASH MODE*165
FLASH LEVEL65...