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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ HDR-CX730E/CX740VE/CX760E/CX760VE/PJ710VE/PJ720E/ PJ740VE/PJ760E/PJ760VE 4-418-120-11(2) Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder...
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.
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URL: http://www. compliance.sony.de/ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information...
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CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 20). On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.
(“Handycam” User Guide) “Handycam” User Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder. Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ Select your country or region. Search for the model name...
Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Built-in microphone Active Interface Shoe Flash/Video light Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) Remote sensor/Infrared port Camera recording lamp (71) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.
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GPS antenna (HDR-CX740VE/CX760VE/ PJ710VE/PJ740VE/PJ760VE) A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel. HDR-PJ710VE/PJ720E HDR-CX730E/CX740VE/CX760E/ CX760VE HDR-PJ740VE/PJ760VE/PJ760E (View Images) button LIGHT (Video Light) button (38) NIGHTSHOT button (37) POWER button Memory card access lamp (23) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
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HDR-CX730E/CX740VE/CX760E/ CX760VE/PJ740VE/PJ760E/PJ760VE Power zoom lever (28) PHOTO button (25) Eyecup Viewfinder (21) CHG (charge) lamp (16) Battery pack (16) START/STOP button (25) DC IN jack (16) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (21) ...
To attach the Step Down Ring Align the Step Down Ring with the camcorder properly (), then turn it in the direction of the arrow until the Step Down Ring is locked in place (). You can change to the filter diameter to ...
Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed ...
Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder (HDR- CX730E/CX740VE/CX760E/ CX760VE/PJ740VE/PJ760E/ PJ760VE) and attach the battery pack. Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 12). Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Select the desired geographical area with / , then select...
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To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 12). If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration on the right (HDR-CX730E/CX740VE/ CX760E/CX760VE/PJ740VE/PJ760E/ PJ760VE). On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder (HDR-CX730E/CX740VE/CX760E/CX760VE/PJ740VE/PJ760E/PJ760VE) The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
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To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). To turn off the beep sound [Setup] [ Select Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX740VE/CX760VE/PJ710VE/PJ740VE/ ...
Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Default recording medium HDR-CX730E HDR-CX740VE/ CX760E/CX760VE/ PJ710VE/PJ720E/ PJ740VE/PJ760E/ PJ760VE Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. ...
To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 71). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable.
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX730E: Memory card HDR-CX740VE/CX760E/CX760VE/PJ710VE/PJ720E/PJ740VE/PJ760E/PJ760VE: Internal memory Recording movies Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the lamp.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes.
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Tracking focus (35) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking focus cancel button (35) Intelligent Auto button (36) Audio mode (70), Audio Level Display (70) Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) ...
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p.
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You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming in the following cases: When [ SteadyShot] is set to other than [Active] When the (Photo) is lit Further zooming: [Digital Zoom] (p. 69) ...
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX740VE/CX760VE/PJ710VE/PJ740VE/PJ760VE). Open the LCD screen and press button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the playback mode by ...
To go back to the Event View screen Previous/next Change to the movie/ photo recording mode Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails. ” Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. ...
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Select the desired image When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement (p 88).
Operating buttons while playing Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display the items again, touch the LCD screen. While playing a movie Volume Delete Context To stop Previous To fast-reverse While viewing photos...
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(photo) Delete Context Previous As you repeat selecting times about 30 times about 60 times. Select during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. Also, ...
Advanced operations Recording people clearly Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. Touch one of the faces targeted. The double-lined frame Release selection is displayed.
When you want to record the sound clearly without any interference, such as when you record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to [Off]. [Face Detection] (p. 70) Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (p.
Sound detection: The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise so that the voice of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly. (Auto Wind NR) To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. To record images brighter than those recorded using the Intelligent Auto function ...
Infrared port appears. To cancel the NightShot function, press NIGHTSHOT again. Notes Using NightShot in bright places will cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Do not cover the infrared port. Infrared rays are required when using NightShot. When recording movies using the NightShot ...
Recording images with the selected image quality Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. The recording time (p. 77) or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may change, depending on the recording mode selected.
For the standard definition image quality (STD) movies [Standard ]: Standard quality, STD 9M (HQ) The default setting Standard image quality (STD) is fixed to this value. Frame Rate](p. 70) Recording standard definition image quality (STD) movie: [ Dubbing guide (p.
Shooting images with the Shutter Speed priority mode You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed. When shooting a mountain stream, for example, a splash of water will be captured clearly with high speed shutter, or a trailing image of water with low speed shutter.
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned. Select [Reset] to reset the items adjusted manually to the default settings. Press MANUAL. The camera data that appears on the LCD screen will differ, depending on the recording settings of the camcorder.
GPS triangulating status Searching for the satellites Number of dots changes Unable to Triangulating triangulate Triangulating meters Unable to record location information Images will be registered using the location information that was previously obtained. If you do not want to record location information ...
Checking the triangulating status The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the triangulating information. Display your current location (p. 43). If your current location appears on the LCD screen, you do not need to continue this operation.
If data on your current location cannot be obtained A display that allows you to triangulate the location again appears. In this case, follow the instructions that appears on the LCD screen. Hints for better reception Use the GPS function outdoors and in open ...
Enjoying a digest of your movies Playback) You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. Press (View Images) (p. 30). Display the desired event at the center of the Event View, and select [ Highlight].
The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may be damaged. Delete the music [Setup] file by selecting Playback Settings] ...
Select the desired operation when the item has been saved. Selecting [Share] allows you to upload the Highlight movie to the Web using the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software (p. 59), or create DVDs using the “DVDirect Express” DVD writer (p. 62) B : Your camcorder plays the Highlight Movie saved.
Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 18). When movies are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV.
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“Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- compatible devices using an HDMI cable * , a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ710VE/ PJ720E/PJ740VE/PJ760E/ PJ760VE) You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. Notes The LCD screen turns off while an image is being projected. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote commander to operate the camcorder.
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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 ...
Editing Editing on your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the “Expanded Feature” for the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software. You cannot restore images once they are ...
Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using , and then select A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision Notes A slight difference may occur from the point ...
The built-in “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Playback Upload Network services...
Preparing a computer (Windows) Step 1 Checking the computer system Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /Windows 7 SP1 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.)
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For details on “PlayMemories Home, ” select (“PlayMemories Home Help Guide”) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). Notes Make sure to set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi] when you install the “PlayMemories Home” software.
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To create a Blu-ray disc, the “BD Add-on Software” must be installed. Visit the following URL to install the software. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) ...
To use this software, you must download it from the following URL and install it on your computer. For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/ imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/ Mac/ For details, refer to the “Music Transfer”...
Saving images with an external device Dubbing guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD).
The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 18) Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Connect your camcorder and the “DVDirect Express”...
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies.
connecting cable Input White Signal flow Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.
Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device.
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Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows. However,...
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 69 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 69 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 70 Playback Function (Items for playback) ...
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To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie ... Records movies. Photo ... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ... Records smooth slow-motion movies. Golf Shot ... Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording.
Face Face Detection ... Automatically detects faces. Smile Shutter ... Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity ... Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function. Flash Flash ... Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos. Flash Level ...
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Edit/Copy Delete... Deletes movies or photos. Protect ... Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. Copy ... Copies images. Direct Copy ... Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media device. Setup Media Settings ... Selects the type of recording media (p. 23). Media Select* Media Info ...
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Language Setting ... Sets the display language (p. 20). Calibration ... Calibrates the touch panel. Battery Info ... Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Eco Mode ... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically. Demo Mode ...
During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the “Handycam” User Guide (p. 7) for ...
PJ760VE), check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E.
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The battery pack is nearly used up. The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. No memory card is inserted (p. 23). When the indicator flashes, there are not ...
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard definition image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Expected recording time of movies Internal memory (HDR-CX740VE/ CX760E/CX760VE/PJ710VE/PJ720E/ PJ740VE/PJ760E/PJ760VE) HDR-CX740VE/PJ710VE/PJ740VE/ PJ720E High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording time HDR- Recording mode CX740VE/ PJ710VE/ PJ740VE [50p Quality 2 h 20 min (2 h 20 min) [Highest 2 h 45 min Quality...
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB conditions. (205) (410) Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and (210) (420) the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Frame Rate] (p. 70).
On bit-rate and recording pixels The bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies (movie + audio, etc.) High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9 FH: Approx.
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If any solid object or liquid gets 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.
LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to ...
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. LCD screen Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD ...
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About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX740VE/CX760E/ CX760VE/PJ710VE/PJ720E/PJ740VE/ PJ760E/PJ760VE) Even if you delete all movies and still...
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3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/25 second) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [On]) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
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645 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood HDR-CX740VE/CX760VE: 555 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 655 g (1 lb 7 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood HDR-CX760E: 550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the supplied...
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Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection/ sound detection) (36) Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set NightShot (37) Warning (74) Playback mode (33) Right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (50p/50i/25p) and recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) (39) 60min Remaining battery Recording/playback/...
Index Symbols 5.1ch surround sound ...49 Active Interface Shoe ...11, 81 AE Shift ...69 AGC Limit ...69 Auto Wind NR ...37 AVCHD recording disc ...7, 39 A/V connecting cable...48 Battery pack ...16 Beep ...22 “BRAVIA” Sync ...50 Built-in USB Cable ...17 Calibration ...82 Care ...79 Charging the battery pack ...16...
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Saving images on an external media device...65 Scenario Save ...47 Screen indicators ...26, 91 SD card ...24 Self-diagnosis display ...74 Setting the date and time ...20 Shutter Speed ...41 Smile Shutter ...36 Specifications ...84 Starting PlayMemories Home ...59 Summer Time ...20 Supplied Items ...15 Thumbnails ...31 Touch panel ...26...
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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...