Using the Handycam Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this Handycam Handbook. Read the Handycam Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion...
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Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered......59 Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)..........60 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos).
Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SPORTS... 77 Flowers in close-up PORTRAIT..77 FOCUS..7 TELE.MACRO..7 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen FOCUS.
“Memory Stick Duo” media slot (56) Access lamp (Internal memory, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) (56) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. (USB) jack (52) DCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX50E: Output only Screen indicators...
Using the HOME MENU When you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc. (HOME) Touch the desired category the menu item to be changed. Menu item Category ...
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(There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time.
Menu lists List of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* FILM ROLL* FACE* PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE* DELETE DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB by select DUB by date DUB ALL PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE...
[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. List of the OPTION MENU Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE FOCUS...
See page 55 for the “Memory Stick” media you can use with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. LCD.screen Battery.pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ...
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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.
See page 88 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen.
The battery pack is damaged. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF] p. 72). Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Select the desired geographical area with Touch the button on the LCD screen.
You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording . S tabilizing.your.camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder.
Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). ...
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Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 60). START/STOP button [STBY] [REC]...
Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen.
When Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.
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appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Volume adjustment Previous To stop...
Viewing photos On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the (). Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 66). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 55).
Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). ...
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(MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 57). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , and then adjust the angle . If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side , you can record movies/ photos in mirror mode.
Open the lens cover. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Press MODE to turn on the The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3.
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Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. See page 89 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You cannot record photos while ...
the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto.
Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder , then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side . Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
(p. 55). Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch during pause to play back movies slowly.
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Your camcorder displays the selected photo. Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, the screen. To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU (playback folder) appears on...
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p.
Touch (Face Index). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch to select the desired movie. Touch to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view the scene. Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image. ...
Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Touch to select the date of the desired image, then touch The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips ...
Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo.
Playing images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
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When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while deleting images from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
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Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen.
Capturing a photo from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a photo. Select the recording media which contains movies, and the recording media where you want to save photos before the operation (p. 55). (HOME) ...
(MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG. DB F.] [MEMORY STICK]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing.
Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying.
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to protect before starting the operation (p. 55). Tips You can protect movies and photos on the ...
Stick PRO Duo” media. A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided.
Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media while editing movies on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
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Touch the movie you want to play back. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) ...
12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer.
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Touch and disconnect the USB cable. Notes Be sure to turn on the camcorder. The DVD writer is powered from the camcorder. You can use [DISC BURN OPTION] to create many of the same disc.
USB cable is described here. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to the...
Select the recording medium that contains movies you want to dub before starting the operation (p. 55). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ...
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
You can select the internal memory or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory.
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See page 89 for the recordable time of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. “Memory.Stick.PRO.Duo”.media/“Memory.Stick.PRO-HG. Duo”.media.. (This.size.can.be.used.with.your.camcorder.) “Memory.Stick”.media. (You.cannot.use.it.in.your.camcorder.) You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be ...
Checking the media information You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 55), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot ...
Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 16). To avoid the loss of important images, you ...
EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].
Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . REC MODE (Recording mode) Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels. Records in high quality mode (9M (HQ)).
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DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level up to 60 × in case you want to zoom to a level greater than following optical zoom during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS)
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ON Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the AUTO When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the ...
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ON : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index. : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index.
PHOTO SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting VGA(0.3M) ( Records photos clearly (640 × 480). Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded (640 × 360). The image size is set to [ 0.2M ( ratio.
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GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting OFF Does not display the guide frame. Displays the guide frame.
VIEW IMAGES SET The default settings are marked with . DATA CODE During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting OFF Data code is not displayed.
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Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. ...
Brightens the LCD screen. BRIGHT Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.
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If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
OUTPUT SETTINGS The default settings are marked with . TV TYPE See page 40. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen.
CLOCK SET See page 17. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 91. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) ...
The camcorder turns off automatically. The camcorder does not turn off automatically. NEVER Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE. [GENERAL SET] [DEMO MODE] ...
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POWER ON BY LCD You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) setting ON The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes.
Functions set in the Items you can set only on the The default settings are marked with . SPOT MTR/FCS You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 74) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 75) at the same time. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION)
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SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) focused within the frame on the screen To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. ...
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When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto.
Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. FIREWORKS* ( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in LANDSCAPE*( windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while PORTRAIT (Soft creating a soft background.
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If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
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When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance.
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MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) NORMAL Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
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. Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation The power does not turn on.
correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
START/STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized. The device may not support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, 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. C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) C:04: ...
The internal memory of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 58) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal memory. Data error. An error occurred during reading or writing ...
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This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with your camcorder if necessary (p. 58). Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures. You cannot create folders exceeding ...
recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.
(105) 16GB (210) (210) Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE] (p. 60), and the type of “Memory Stick” media.
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-system- based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
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Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (HOME) camcorder abroad. Touch [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 71). World time difference Time-zone Area setting...
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and photos on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or photos by connecting your camcorder to a computer, see “PMB Guide” then use the supplied application.
If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
If you cannot use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that have been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 58). Note that formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. You may not be able to play back images with ...
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. 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, (HOME) ...
pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with ...
(wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.
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, ” “Memory Stick Micro, ” “MagicGate, ” “ “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony ...
Index Symbols 16:9 ...40, 60 4:3 ...40, 60 A.SHUT OFF ...72 A/V connecting cable...53 Abroad ...90 AREA SET ...71 AUTO SLW SHUTTR ...61, 64 BATTERY INFO ...54 Battery pack ...15 BEACH ...77 BEEP...68 BLACK FADER ...79 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC ...79 CALIBRATION ...96 CAMERA DATA ...66 CANDLE ...77...
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Power on ...17 POWER ON BY LCD ...73 Precautions ...93 PROTECT ...46 REC MODE ...60 Recording ...26 Recording and playback time ...88 Recording media...55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos ...88 REMAINING SET ...62 REPAIR IMG.DB F..84, 86 RESET ...7 SCENE SELECTION ...77, 85 Screen indicators ...8...
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