Sony HDR CX12 - Handycam Camcorder - 1080i driver and firmware
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Operating Guide - Page 2
... SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of...
Operating Guide - Page 3
... from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set
due to lightning and power-line surges.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed. ...
Operating Guide - Page 5
...58320; Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 27)
PMB
PMB Guide
Handycam Handbook (PDF)
"Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)
Types of "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder
For recording movies...
Operating Guide - Page 7
... a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen.
The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer.
For more detailed information about using the camcorder and the supplied software, refer also to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide".
US...
Operating Guide - Page 8
... a "Memory Stick PRO
Duo 13
Recording/Playback/Saving images
Recording 14 Playback 16
Playing the image on a TV 17 Name and functions of each part........ 18 Indicators displayed during recording/
playback 20 Performing various functions
- " HOME" and " OPTION 22 Saving images 25 Deleting images 26
Enjoying with a computer
Performing with a computer 27 Installing and viewing "Handycam...
Operating Guide - Page 22
..."
You can display the menu screen by pressing (HOME) (or )/ (OPTION). For details on the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF...window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Touch (OPTION), to display the menu items you can change in the current situation.
Menu items
Tab
1 Touch the desired tab then item to
change the setting.
2 After completing the setting...
Operating Guide - Page 27
... supplied software "PMB" is not
supported by Macintosh computers. To use a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website for details. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/
Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF)
To view "Handycam Handbook" (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. Turn on the computer. Place the CD-ROM...
Operating Guide - Page 28
... Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Hard disk: Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.)
Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation)
Attention
This camcorder...
Operating Guide - Page 29
..., follow the instructions to install the required software.
Restart the computer if required to complete the installation.
Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer.
To disconnect the USB cable
Click the icon [Safely remove USB
Mass Storage Device] [OK] (Windows
2000 only) on the task tray on the bottom
right of the desktop of your...
Operating Guide - Page 30
... is not recognized by the computer.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the Handycam Station, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the proper order.
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the...
Operating Guide - Page 32
... inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you...
Operating Guide - Page 33
... battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date.
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more...
Operating Guide - Page 35
... of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
On trademarks
"Handycam" and
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
"AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
"Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo...