Sony HDR HC3 User Manual DIGITAL CAMCORDER Manuals And Guides L0607152

SONY Digital Camcorder Manual L0607152 SONY Digital Camcorder Owner's Manual, SONY Digital Camcorder installation guides

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SONY 2-66t-366. 2(tl

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Addifion:d inforJ}l;itJon on this pr(_hlct and answers

te frequentl,¢ asked ques _s can be found at our

CusloJ_ler Support Websi[e.

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GettJng Started U

Using the Menu U

Dubbing/Editing g

Using a Computer U

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Quick Reference

C#"foUTntU__ HEJEIrH

series

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert

tile user 1<1tile presence of

uninsulated "d_mgerous

vollage _within the producffs

enclosure lhal tlmy be of

sul_icienl milgnittlde to

constitute a risk (if electric

s]lock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert

tile user 1o lhe presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

inslructions in tile literature

accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please reM these sa/i:ty

iustructions completely before operating

the appliance, and keep this manttal for

future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautions

and instrttctious on the appliance, or the one

described in the operating instructions and

adhere to them.

PowerSources

Tiffs set sllould be operaled only h'onl llle type of

Ipower source indicated on tile marking label. If

you arc not sure of tile type of electrical power

supplied to your honle, consult your dealer or

local power company. For those sets designed to

operate floln battery power, or oilier Sotlrces, retcr

to tile operating instr/ictions.

Polarization

Tiffs set nlay be equipped with a polarized ac

power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider

lhan lhe other).

This phlg will fit into the power outlet only one

way. This is a salkty lkature. If you arc unable to

insert tile plug flllly into tile outlet, try reversing

tile plug. If the plug should still lkdl to fit. contact

your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.

Do not delcat file sali:ty purpose of file polarized

plug by lorcing il ill,

Overloading

Do not overload "_ill] oulJets_ eXtellsion cords or

convenience receptacles beyond tlleir capacity.

since this can resull in tire or electric shock.

ObjectandLiquid Entry

Never pusll objects oI any kind into tile set

lbrough openings as tile}' may louch dangerous

voltage [)<)Jilts or slloll O/II paris that coldd result

in a fire or electric sllock. Never spill lkluid of ally

kind on the sel,

Attachments

Do nol II_ ilttacJltnelllS not reconllnended by file

nlanulacturer, as lhey may catlse b21zards.

Cleaning

Unplug tile set h'onl tile wall outlet befl)re

cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners

or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened

with water lot cleaning tile exterior of tile set.

WaterandMoisture

Do llOl use power-line operated sels llear waler

lot exanlple, nero a batllmb, wasllbowl, kitchen

Sillk, or laulldry Itlb, ill iJ wet baselnenI, or near it

swimming pool. etc,

Power-CordProtection

Ro/lle tile power cord so lhal it is not likely to be

walked on or pinched by itenls placed upon or

against lllenl, paying particular auenlion to file

plugs, receptacles, and the point where tile cord

exits flonl tile appliance,

Accessories

DO not place tile _1 on an illlSI;ible cart, SI, IIK].

tripod, brackel, or table. Tile set may l,dl, causing

svrious injury to a child or an adult, and serious

damage to file set. Use only a cart. sland, tripod.

bracket, or table rccon/mended by tile

nlanufltcturer,

Ventilation

Tile slots and openings ill tile cabinet are provided

lot necessary _entilation. To ensure reliable

operation of tile set, alld to protect it fl'onl

overheating, these slols and openings must never

be blocked or covered.

Never cover tile slols and openings wilh a clotll

or other nlalerials.

Never block tile slots and openings by placing

tile set on a bed. sol_l, rug. or oilier similar

silrfilce.

Never place tile set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinel, unless proper

venlilation is provided.

Do not place the set near or over a radiator or

Ileal register, or wllerc il is exposed Iv)direct

SIlnligbl,

Continued-_ 3

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Lightning

For added protection for this _t during aligbming

storm, or when it is lefi unattended and unused loz"

long periods ol tinle, unplug it fi'onl the wall

o/itlet and disconnect the antellna or cable system.

This will prc_ ent damage to the set due to

lightning and power-line surges.

Safety Check

Upon completion ol any selMce or l_:pairs to tile

set, ask the _r_, ice technician to perlorm routine

saLcty checks (as specified by the manuhLcturer)

to detcrnline thai tile set is in salP operating

condition.

DamageRequiringService

Unplug tile set b'om tile wall outlet and rellrr

set, icing to qualified _rxice personnel under tile

Lollowing conditions:

When tile power cord or plug is damaged or

h'ayed.

11 liquid has been spilled or objects have fidlen

inlo lhe _t.

It the set has been exposed to rain or water.

It the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

damaged.

If the set does not operate normally when

Rdlowing tile operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls tllat are specified in the

operating insmlctions, hnproper adjustment of

other controls may result in danlage and will

often rcquirc extensive work by it qualified

techniciiul to l_2SIore I]le SeI to llornltd operation.

When the set exlfibits adistinct change in

perlormance tills indicates aneed lor selwice.

Servicing

Do nol attelnpt to serxice tile set yourself as

opening or rcnloving covers nlay expose you lo

dangerous voltage or ol]ler hazards.

Reler all selxicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacementparts

When replacement paris are required, be surc tile

service tccbnician bag used replacenlent parts

specified by tile inanul;_ctumr that have tile sanle

characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric sbock, or other hazards,

Readthisfirst

Before operating tile unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, :utd retain it for future

reference.

Replace the battery with the

specified type only. Otherwise, fire

or injury may result.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-[on baueries are O

recyclable. You can help preserve

ollr en'_'irOnlllenl by returnhlg

your used rechargeable baueries

to the collection and recycling

location nearest yoll.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll hce 1-800-822-

8837, or visil hup://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

Batterypack

This device colnplies with Pm'l 15 ()lille FCC

Rules. Operation is subject lo tile lollowing two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmlul

interlcmncc, and (2) this device must accept any

interlercnce received, including inlerlcrence lhal

may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-/I03.

Owner'sRecord

The model and serial nunlhers are localed on lhe

bottom. Record tile _erial number in the space

pro_ ided below. Relcr to the_ numbers whenever

you call upon your Sony de_der regarding this

product.

Model NO, HDR-HC3

Serial NO.

Model NO, AC-

No.

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-

222-SONY 17669).

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model NO.: HDR-HC3

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to tile lo]lowing lwo

conditions:

(1) This device may not cruise harnlfld

interlemnce, and (2) this device nmst accept any

interlemnce received, including interterence

thai may cruise undesired operalion.

CAUTION

You are cautioned thai any changes or

modifications not expressly appro_ ed in this

manu+d could _oid your muhority to operate this

equipmenl.

Note

This equipment has been tested and lound to

comply wilh lhe lindts for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

proteclion against harmlul interlPrence in a

residential installatkm. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio hcquency energy and.

if niu installed and used in accordance with tile

instruclions, may cause harnll/l] hlterlerellce 1o

radio co/lllll/lllicaI iOllS.

However, there is no guarantee thai interlcrence

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmlul interlPrence to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment oil and on,

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Rea# this first {Oo_tim_e#}

tile user is encouraged to tlT lo correct the

interlbmnce by one or more of the lollowing

II/ei/sures_

Reorienl or relocate lhe receiving antenna.

Increase the sel)aradon between the equil)menl

and receiver.

Connecl the equipment into all outlel on a

cilvuit dil]erenl I)'oln thai 1o which the receiver

is connected.

Consull ll_edealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician lor help.

Tile supplied interlace cable tllustbe used with the

equipmem inorder 1ocomply withthe limits lot a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B ol Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

Typesof cassetteyoucan use in your

camcorder

You cau/lse mini DV cassettes marked

with M*._*. Mini DV cassettes with

Cassette Memory are incompatible (p. 112).

Types of "Memory Stick" you can use

in your camcorder

There are two sizes of "Metuory Stick."

You cau use "Memory Stick Duo" marked

with MEmorYSTicKDuBor

MEMORYfTIEKPRD BUD (p. 114).

"Memory Stick Duo"

(This size can be used with your

camcorder )

"Memory Stick"

(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• You cannot use any type of memory card

except "Memory Stick Duo."

• "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick

PRO Duo" can be used only with

"Memory Stick PRO" compatible

equipment.

Whenusinga "Memory StickDuo"

with "Memory Stick" compatible

equipment

Be sure to insert the "Metuory Stick Duo"

into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

sony

Usingthe camcorder

• Do net hold tile camcorder by tile

following part.

LCD panel

•Tile camcerder is not dustpreof, drippreof

or waterproof.

See "Maintenance and precautions"

(p. 118).

• Before connecting your camcorder to

another device with an HDMI cable.

component video cable. USB or i.LINK

cable, be sure to insert the connector plug

the correct way, attd not lk_rcibly to avoid

damaging the terminal, or cause a

nlalftu/ctien of your canlcerder.

About menu items, LCD panel,

viewfinder,and lens

•A menu itetu that is gra_ed out is uot

available under the current recording or

playback conditions.

• The LCD screen aud the viewfinder are

manufactured using extremely high-

precision technology, so ever 99.99_/¢ of

tilepixelsareoperationallk_reffective

use.However.theremaybesometiny

blackpointsand/orbrightpoints(white.

red.blue.orgreenincolor)thatappear

constantlyontheLCD screen and the

viewfinder. These points are normal

results of the manufacturing process and

do not affect the recording in any way.

or green point

•Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfiuder.

or the lens to direct sunlight for long

periods of tinm may cause malfunctions.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might

cause your camcorder to malfunctiou.

Take pictures of the sun only in low light

conditions, such as at dusk.

Onrecording

• Before starting to record, test the

recording function to make sure the

picture aud souud are recorded without

any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of

recordings cannot be provided, even if

recording or playback is not possible due

to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage

media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the

countries/regions. To view your

recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC

system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes,

and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials

may be contrary to the copyright laws.

On playing back HDV tapes on other

devices

You c:mnot play back a tape recorded in the

HDV format on DV format video cameras

or on mini DV players (The screen appears

blue/.

(?heck the contents of tapes by playing

them back on this c:uncorder prior to

playing them back on other devices.

Aboutthismanual

• The images of the LCD screen and the

viewfiuder used in this manual l\_r

illustration purposes are captured using a

digital still camera, and therelT_re may

appear different.

• The on-screen displays in each local

language are used for illustrating the

operating procedures. Change the screen

language belT_reusing your camcorder if

necessary (p. 70).

• Design and specifications of recording

media and other accessories are subject to

change without notice.

AbouttheCarlZeisslens

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 measurmnent system for

video cameras and offers a quality typical

of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also. the lens lk_ryour

camcorder is T*-coated to suppress

unwanted reflections and faithfully

reproduce colors.

MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The

number value indicates the amount of light

lhom a subject coming into the lens.

Table of Contents Note on the icons used in this manual

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DVFeatures available for the DV format only

iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3

Read this first ........................................................................................... 5

Trying out the new HDV format! ............................................................. 12

Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ........................................... 13

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Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 14

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 1,5

Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 19

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 20

Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................ 21

Changing the language setting .................................................................... 21

Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 21

Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 23

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo". ................................. 24

Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) ........................................ 26

Recording ............................................................................................... 30

Playback ................................................................................................ 31

Functions used for recording/playback, etc ........................................... 32

Recording

To use zoom

To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)

To control the image settings manually with the dial (CAM CTRL dial/

MANUAL button)

To use the flash

To record in dark places (NightShot)

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects

To record in mirror mode

To use a tripod

To use a Shoulder belt

Playback

To use PB zoom

Recording/playback

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)

To initialize the settings (RESET)

Other part names and functions

Indicators displayed during recording/playback ..................................... 36

Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 39

Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording

(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 39

Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 39

Remote Commander .............................................................................. 40

Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) .......................... 40

Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ......................... 41

Playing the picture on a TV .................................................................... 42

High definition TV ......................................................................................... 42

16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV .................................................................................... 42

Connecting to a high definition TV ............................................................... 43

Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV ......................................................... 44

Using the menu items ........................................................... 48

Menu items ............................................................................................. 50

CAMERA SET menu ........................................................................ 52

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/

WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)

MEMORY SET menu ....................................................................... 58

Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo" (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/

NEW FOLDER, etc.)

_, PICT.APPLI. menu .......................................................................... 61

Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback

(SLIDE SHOW/PICT.EFFECT/SMTH SLW REC, etc.)

_%8 EDIT/PLAY menu ........................................................................... 64

Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/

END SEARCH, etc.)

_ STANDARD SET menu .................................................................. 65

Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/

MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/QU ICK REC, etc.)

TIME/LANGU. menu ....................................................................... 70

(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)

Customizing Personal Menu .................................................................. 71

Using the CAM CTRL dial ...................................................................... 72

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Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc .......................................................... 74

Recording pictures from a VCR ............................................................ 77

Dubbing pictures from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo" ......................... 79

Deleting recorded pictures from the "Memory Stick Duo" ...................... 80

Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information

(Print mark/Image protection) ....................................................... 80

Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ........................ 81

Jacks to connect external devices ......................................................... 83

Connecting to a computer ...................................................................... 84

Copying still images to a computer ........................................................ 84

Copying movies on a tape to the computer ........................................... 87

Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") ................................ 89

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 92

Warning indicators and messages ....................................................... 107

Using your camcorder abroad .............................................................. 111

Usable cassette tapes .......................................................................... 112

About the "Memory Stick" .................................................................... 114

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ................................................. 116

About i.LINK ......................................................................................... 117

Maintenance and precautions .............................................................. 118

Specifications ....................................................................................... 123

Identifying parts and controls ............................................................... 127

Index .................................................................................................... 130

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Tryingout the newHDVformat!

High image quality

The HDV format has about 2 times tile horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in

about 4 times the amount of pixels providing high quality images.

Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot custal clear, high-definition

images.

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Viewingvideorecordedin the HDVformat!

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Getting S_agted

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make sure that you have following items

supplied with your camcorder.

The number in the parentheses indicates the

number of that item supplied.

• The cassette tape and "Memory Stick Duo" am

not included. See page 6, 112 and 1141or

COml)alible cassettes and "Meu/ory Stick Duo"

Ior your camcorder.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP6O (1)

(p. 15, 116)

Battery terminal cover (1)

Attached to tile camcorder.

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Power cord (1) (p. 15)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 40)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

AN connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 74)

Component video cable (1) (p. 42)

USB cable (1) (p. 81,84)

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Step2: Chargingthe battery pack

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack (P series) (p. 116) after

attaching it to your camcorder.

•You cannot use tile battery pack NP-FP30 with

your camcorder (confirm the battery model on

the back (iffile batteW pack). If you attach 11

/orcibly toyour camcorder, the batteW pack

may be damaged or cannot be detached, and it

may cause a illa]ltlnction of your cali/corder.

POWER switch

DCIN

jack

•YOII can operate yollr canlcorder connected to a

power sollrce such as a wall outlet as shown in

tile illustration. The battery pack will not lose its

charge in this case.

1Attach the battery pack to your

camcorder.

(_) Slide the BATT (battelT release) lever

and remove Ihe baltel3t lenninal cover.

BATT (battery

release) lever

(_ Attach the battel T pack by slkling il in

Ihe direclkm oflhe arrow until it clicks.

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Step2: ghar_i_ the battery pack {ge_ti_ue_}

/Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF

(CHG) (The default setting).

CHG (charge) lamp

Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be

sure that the •mark on the DC

plug is facing to the •mark on

your camcorder.

4

5

Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor and the wall outlet.

Tile CH(; (ch:,rge/lamp lights up :rod

charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp

turns off when the battery is fully

charged.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from

the DC IN jack on your

camcorder.

Disconnect the AC Adapter lhem the

DC IN jack holding both the camcorder

and the DC plug.

To remove the battery pack

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHC).

Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and

remove the battery pack.

BATT (battery

release) lever

Match the • mark on the DC plug with

the • mark on your camcorder.

When storing the battery pack

Attach the battery terminal cover to protect

the battery terminal. Fully discharge the

battery before storing it lk)ran extended

period (see page 116 for the details of

storage/.

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Chargingtime

Approximate time/min.) required "Mien

you fully charge a l)llly discharged battery

pack.

NP-FP50 125

NP-FP60 Isupplied) 135

NP-FP70 155

NP-FP71 170

NP-FD)0 22O

Recordingtime

Approximate time (rain.) avaihdqe when

you use a fully charged battery pack.

Recording in the HDV format

NP-FP50 60 30

65 35

65 35

NP-FP60 90 50

(supplied) 1O0 55

100 55

NP-FP70 125 65

135 70

135 70

NP-FP71 150 80

165 90

165 90

NP-FP90 230 125

250 135

250 135

Recording in the DV format

NP-FP50 60 30

65 35

65 35

NP-FP60 95 50

(supplied) 105 55

105 55

NP-FP70 135 70

145 80

145 80

NP-FP71 16(1 85

175 95

175 95

NP-FP90 240 130

260 140

26(} 140

• All times measured under the lollowing

conditions:

Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.

Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.

Bouom: Recording time when recording with

tile viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

* Typical rccoMing time shows the time when

you repeat lvcordhlg start!',top, turning tile

power on/oil and zoomillg.

Playingtime

Approximate time (rain.) available "Mien

you use a fiflly charged battery pack.

HDV format pictures

NP-FP50 75 80

NP-FP60 115 125

(supplied)

NP-FP70 160 175

NP-FP71 195 2()5

NP-FP90 290 310

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St÷p2: ¢har_ie_ the battery pack {¢+etieu+_}

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DV format pictures

NP-FP50 85 95

NP-FP60 135 145

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NP+FP70 185 200

NP+FP71 220 235

NP+FfX)0 335 355

*When the LCD backlight turns on.

On the battery pack

• Bel_)re changing tile battery pack. slMe tile

POWER switch to OFF/CHG).

• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during

charging, or Battc UInlk) (p. 34) will not be

correctly displayed under the lollowing

conditions.

Tile battcl T pack is not attached corrcctly.

Tile battc Upack is damaged.

Tile baaery pack is worn-out (For Battery

Inlk) only).

• The power will not be supplied liom the battery

as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the

power cord is disconnected fiom the wall outlet.

• When aaacbing an optional video light, it is

recommended thai you use a NP-FP60. NP-

FP70. NP-FP71 or NP-FIX)O battery pack.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 %"

(77 OF)(10 to 30 %" (50 OF to 86 OF) is

mconnnended).

• The recording and playback lime will be shorter

when yell use your camcorder in low

tenlperalures.

• The recording and playback lhllc will be shorter

depending on file conddions under which you

use yollr camcorder.

On the AC Adaptor

• U_ tile nearby wall outlet when using the AC

Adaptor. Disconnect tile AC Adaptor h'om the

wall outlet immedialcly if any mallunction

Occurs while using your calllcorder.

• Do not use tile AC Adaptor placed ill a nan-ow

space, such as between a wall and flmliturc.

• Do not short-circuit tile DC plug of tile AC

Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic

objects, This may cause a malflmction.

PRECAUTION

• Even if your camcorder is turned oil. AC power

/house current) is still supplied to it while

connected to the wall out]el via the AC Adaptor.

Step3: Turningthe poweronandholdingyour

camcorderfirmly

To record or play back, slide the POWER

switch repeatedly to turn on tile respective

lamp.

When using it for the first time. tile

[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 23).

2Hold the camcorder correctly.

')

POWER switch

4

/ Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly in the direction of the

arrow to turn on the respective

lamp.

Tile leos cover opeus automatically

when tile POWER swilch is sel to

CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-

MEMORY.

3Ensure a good grip, then fasten

the grip belt.

The length of the grip bell is

adjustable.

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Lamps that light up

CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.

CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a

"Memor_ Stick Duo."

PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.

• Alter you have set tile date and lime

([CLOCK SET], p. 23), the next time you

turn on tile power of your catllcorder, tile

curmnl date and time will be displayed on

the LCD screen lot a low _conds.

To torn offthe power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF/CHG).

•At the lime of purchase, the power will be set to

turn oll autonlatically if you leave your

calncorder without ally operalion attenlpted lk)r

approximately 5 minutes, to save bauery power

([A.SHUT OFF], p. 70).

• If warning nlessages appear on the screen.

lollow lhe instruclions (17. 108).

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Step4: Adjustingthe LCDpanelandviewfinder

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder 1@), then rotate it to tile best

angle to record or play (@).

@90 degrees to the

camcorder

@180 degrees

(max.)

To turn offthe LCDbacklightto make

the battery last longer

Press and hohl DISP/BATT INFO for a few

seconds until ."U_o_ appears.

This setting is practical when you use your

camcorder in bright conditions or where

you want to save battery power. The

recorded picture will not be affected by the

setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press

and hold DISP/BATT INFO lk_r a few

seconds tmtil ."ggo_Fdisappears.

• See [LCD/VF SETI - [LCD BRIGHTI (p. 67) to

adjust lbe brighmess ol lbe LCD scrcen,

You can view pictures using the viewfinder

to avoid wearing down the battery, or when

the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.

Viewfinder

@90 degrees

(max.) DISP/BATT INFO

• Do not press lbe buttons on the LCD panel

accidentally when you open or adjust tim LCD

panel.

• If you rotale lhe LCD panel 180 degrees lo the

lens side hom the status @, you can clo_ the

LCD panel with the LCD screen lacing oul, This

is convenient during playback operations.

• When closing the LCD panel, rotate the LCD

panel to the posilion as illustrated in @, and

then clo_ lhe LCD panel lacing inward.

Viewfinder lens

adjustment lever

Move it until the

picture is clear.

• You can adjust tim brighmess of tile viewfinder

backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF

B.LIGHT] (p. 67).

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Step5: Usingthe touchpanel

You can play back recorded pictures

(p. 31 ). or change file sellings (p. 48) using

the touch panel.

Place your hand on the rear side of

the LCD panel to support it. Then,

touch the buttons displayed on the

screen.

DISP/BATT INFO

Touch the bulton on

the LCD screen.

• Perlorm lhe same aclions as explained above

when you press the bullv)ns on lhe LCD panel.

• Be carelul not 1o press butlv)ns on the LCD

panel accidenlally while using the touch panel.

• If tile buttons on tile touch panel do noI work

correctly, adjust the LCD screen

(CALIBRATION) (p. 120).

Tohide the screen indicators

Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the

screen indicators (such as time code) on or

off.

You can change the on-screen displays to

show messages in a specified language.

Select the screen language in

[LANGUAGE] on the ;_ (TIME/

LANGU.) menu (p. 70).

You can easily check the lneaning of eacl'l

indicaB)r thal appears on the LCD screen

(p. 38).

1 Touch Ig:ff_].

Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam

operation (p. 26).

2Touch [DISP GUIDE].

The indicators vary depending on lhe

settings.

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Step 5: Usingthe tou_h pa_e_{go_ti_e_)

3Touch the area including the

indicator that you want to check.

The meanings of the indicators in the

area are listed on the screen. If you

cannot find the indicator you want to

check, touch [_]/f_] to toggle.

When you touch [_, the screen returns

to the area selecting display.

To finishthe operation

Touch [END].

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Step6: Settingthe date andtime

Set tile date and time when using this

camcorder %r tile first time. If you do not

set the date and time. the [CLOCK SET]

screen appears every time you turn ou your

camcorder or change the POWER switch

position.

• II you do not use your canlcorder for about 3

months,tile buill-in rechargeable bauery gets

discharged andthe date and tinle settings may

be cleared honl the menlory. In that case,

charge the rechargeable battcW and then set the

dale and tinle again (p. 121).

r_TF0] POWER switch

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock lor

the firsl lime.

1 Touch _--* [MENU].

I CAF 2SETAE

2Select '_ (TIME/LANGU.) menu

with I_q/_, then touch [6_].

3Select [CLOCK SET] with I_q/F_l,

then touch Io71.

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='1"Set [Y] (year) with [_3/[5[], then

touch I_K].

You can set any year up to tile year

2079.

DATE

Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour

and minute, then touch F6_I.

The clock starts.

For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.

For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

• Tile date and time does not appear during

recording, bill they are autonlatically recorded

on file tape, and can be displayed during

playback (see pt_ge 68 tbr [DATA CODEI

(during Easy Handycanl operation, you can set

only [DATE/TIMEI)).

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Step7: Insertinga tape ora "Memory Stick

DUO"

You call use mini DV MilliJ_ cassettes Ole]y

(p. 112).

• The mcordable lime varies depending on [_

REC MODEl (p. 66). DV

1Slide and hold the _-" OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the

arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

•Do not force the cassette

compartment closed by pressing the

portion marked _ NOT PUSH] while

it is sliding in, It may cause a

malfunction.

3Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Open tile lid following tile same procedure

as described in step 1and remeve the

cassette.

You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo"

marked with MEMORY_TI[KDUI3er

MEMORYSTI[KPRI] Duo (p. 114).

• The number and time of mcordable pictures

vary, depending on the image quality or lhe

image size. Fordelails, _e page 58.

The cassette cenlpartmenl automatically

cenles (lee[ ale(l opeles lip. 1 Open the LCD panel.

*" Insert acassette with its window

facing outwards, then press

Push the ccnlcr of the back

of Ihe casselee lighlly.

Cassette Window

compartment

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The cassette compartment

automatically slides back in.

2Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"

into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot

in the right direction until it clicks.

Access lamp

• If you torte lhe "Memory Stick Duo" into

the slot in the wrong direction, tile "Memory

Slick Duo," the "Memory Stick Duo" slot.

or image data may be danmged.

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Toeject a "Memory StickDuo"

Lightly push the "Memer_ Stick Duo" in

once.

• When lhe access lamp is lil or flashing, your

canlcorder is rcading/writing data. Do not shake

or knock your canlcorder, [/1111the power o11,

eiect lhe "Memo W Slick Duo," or remove the

baltery pack. Olherwise, image data may be

damaged.

• When inserling or cjecting the "Memory Slick

Duo," be camfifl that the "Memory Stick Duo"

does nol pop out all(] drop.

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Easy Hafldycam __sin# ya_" _a_r_co_ter wq_fi a_tomat_¢ sett[#gs

EasyRecording/Playback(EasyHandycam)

With this E_lsy Hnnd_c_un oper_ltion, most of the c_unera settings _lre _mtom_ticMly optimMl_

adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increz_ses l%r easy

viewing.

_f the POWER s_itch is

d

1Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.

If the POWER swilch i; et I_ OFF (CHC),

slide il while pressing Ihe green_ bullon.

k" ON "_'

P WE_,_) rAP_

o_1_ _o_

2Press EASY [_.

appears on the screen [_].

3Press START/STOP [] or [] to start recording.

[STBY] ---+ [REC]

To slop recording, press [] or [] again.

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1Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.

If the POWER swilch is set Io OFF ICHG), _

slide il while pressing Ihe green bullon.

L_MOR va

2Press EASY [_.

appears on Ihe screen [].

3Press PHOTO [] to record.*

O O

Flashing _ Lil

Press and hold lighlly Press flflly Io record.

to a(liusl Ihe focus.

When |11|| disappears. Ihe image has been recorded.

* Still inlages are recorded in [F[NE] qualfly on a "Memol T Slick Duo?'

Torecordhighqualitystill imagesduringtaperecording(DualRe€)

Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the UAMERA-TAPE lamp, then press PHOTO []

fillly during tape recording.

For each separate time tape recording, up to 3 still images can be recorded. After tape

recording, stored still images are stored onto the "Memol 3, Stick Duo" (p. 32).

• Do not eject "MemoW Stick Duo" belore tape recording is finished and tile still images are stored on tile

"Memory Stick Duo."

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Easy Reg0_dia_/Play_agk{EasyHaa_ygam}(Caa{iaa÷d}

Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the

buttons on the touch panel [] as follows.

Movies

Touch _, then touch

to start playback.

O Stop

Q Play/Pause toggles

Re_ ind/Fast forward

Still images

Touch _-_ _/

[_ to select a picture.

O Tape playback

_ Previous/Next

_ Delete (p. 80)

•To cancel Easy Haudycam operation

Press EASY [] again. _ disappears from the screen.

•Adjustable menu settings during Easy Haudycam operation

TouchIMENUIto display at[iustable menu settings. See page 4 _)lor details on settings.

• Almost all the settings return to the del,mltsetting automatically (p. 50).

• r_ is not displayed during Easy Handycaln operation.

• Cancel Easy Handycam opergllion if you want to add any ellccls or _ltings to the iln_lges.

•Unavailable buttonsduring Easy Handycam

During Eas_ H:mdycam operation, the follo'_ ing buttons/dial are unaw_ib_ble, since the

items are set automatically. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appear if

operations not available during Easy Handycam are attempted.

• BACK LIGHT butlon (p, 33)

• Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO bulton (p, 20)

• CAMCTRL dial (p. 33)

• MANUAL butlon (p. 33)

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START/STOP []

Reget_HW/?layback

Recording

Lens cover

Opens in accordance with the

setting of the POWER switch.

PHOTO

CAM CTRL dial POWER switch

START/STOP []

2

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on

the respective lamp to select a recording medium.

Movies on tape: Tile CAMERA-TAPE switchlfthe POWERissel Io O

lamp lights up. (CHG), slide it

Still images on "Memory Stick while pressing the

DUO": Tile CAMERA-MEMORY lamp green burton. "%?_"_'/f_PE_

lights up.* PowE_<__-_o_

*The inlage size ratio is sel by de/ault 1o4:3. _o)

Start recording.

Press START/STOP [] (or [_).

To step tile movie recording, press

START/STOP again.

• The pictures are rccorded in tile HDV

/ormat in tile delault setting (p. 66),

Press and hold PHOTO lightly to

adjust the focus (O), then press it

fully (0).

Flashing ---+Lil

A shutter sound is heard. When ||||

disappears. Ihe image has been recorded.

To recordhighquality still images

duringtape recording(Dual Rec)

See page 32.

T0 check the latest recording on a

"Memory Stick Duo"

Touch 1_7. To delete tile picture, touch

1_7 --_ IYESI.

• See page 58/or lhe image size.

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Playback

1Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Start playing back.

Touch _to rewind the tape to

the desired point, then touch

to start playback.

O Slop

OPlay/Pause toggles as you Iouch il

• Playback automatically slops if pause is

engaged lor more than 3 minutes.

Rewind/Fast forward

•_ is not displayed when a "Memol 3'

Stick Dtlo is llOt inserted or no inmge files

exist ill it.

Touch I_.

The luest recently recorded image is

displayed.

O Tape playback

OPrevious/Next

Index screen disphJy

• When a "Menlory Stick Duo _is inserted,

appears by touching _,

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Toadjustthe volume

Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to :Jdjust the

volume (p. 33).

• _rOll Call also a_/j/ISl the vollltlle oil the I])elIH

(p. 671.

To search for a scene duringplayback

Touch and hold [_]/_ during

playback (Picture Search), or _/_

while fzlst forw_Jrding or rewinding the tape

(Skip Scml).

• You can play back in various modes ([['_ VAR.

SPD PBI, p, 64),

To display pictureson a "Memory

Stick Duo" onthe Index screen

Touch [_7. Touch one of the pictures tu

back to the single display mode.

To view pictures in uther lk_lders, touch

[_ _ _ _ [PB FOLDER], select a

lk_lder with [_]/[_], then touch [_

(p. 60).

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Previous/Nexl 6 pictures

OThe picture displayed belk)re switching to

Ihe index screen.

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Functionsusedfor recording/playback,etc.

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[]

TOusezoom...................... [] []

Move the power zoonl lever [] slightly for

a slower zoom. ]Move it further for a faster

zoom.

Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

•You cannol change tile zoom speed with tile

zoom bullons _ on the LCD panel.

• The minimum possible distance between

canlcorder and sut!iect while mainlaining shmp

R)cus is aboul 1 cm/abom 13/32 in.) lor wide

angle and aboul 80 ctn (about 2 5/8 lcel) lt)r

telephoto.

• You can _t [DIGITAL ZOOMI (p. 571 if you

want to ZOOlll1oa level greater than lO ×.

• Be sure to keep your finger on tile power zoonl

lever. If you move your linger oil tile power

zoom lever, tile operation sound of lhe power

ZOOlI/lever nlay also be recorded.

Torecordhighqualitystillimages

duringtaperecording(Dual_c_ []

You can recoM high qu:dity still images on

the "Memory Stick Duo" during tape

recording.

(_) Press START/STOP [_, [] to start tape

recording.

@ Press PHOTO [] fiflly.

For each separate time tape recording, up to

3 still images can be recorded.

Orange color

_rlrl_] boxes indicate Ihe

number ol

recorded images.

When recording is

finished, the color

changes to orange.

@ Press START/STOP [_, [] to stop tape

recording.

Stored still images appear one by one, and

the images arc stored onto the 'Memory

Stick Duo." When I1|1 disappears, the

image has been recorded.

• When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-

TAPE, still images will be recorded al image

size 2.3M in lhe HDV lormal, 1.7M (4:3) or

2.3M 116:9) in tile DV R>rmat.

• Do not eject tile "Memory Stick Duo" betorc

tape recording is finished and the still images

arc stored on the "Memory Stick Duo."

• You cannot use file flash during Dual Rec,

• During the standby mode, still inlages will be

stored in the same way as when tim POWER

switdl is _1 to CAMERA-MEMORY. You call

use lhe flash,

Tocontrolthe imagesettings

manuallywiththe dial(CAMCTRL

dial/MANUALbutton)........... [] []

You can assign some ef tile camera settings

te tile CAM CTRL dial [] such as focus

a@tstment/defattlt setting[. See page 72

for details.

During playback, yeu can adjust tile velmne

using the CAM CTRL dial [] (p. 31).

• At the time of purcha_, the [FOCUSI (p. 54)

setting is assigned to the CAM CTRL dial _. If

you press tile MANUAL button _, you can

switch fi'onl the auto setting 1o file manual

setting and adjust tile locus manually.

l0 use the llash ...................... []

Press ,_ /flash) [] repeatedly to select an

appropriate setting.

No indication (Auto flash): Automatically

flashes when lhere is insul_icienl anlbienl

light.

6_ (Forced flash): Always uses the flash

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

_@ (No flash): Records without flash.

• Tile recommended distance to tile sut_iect when

using the built-in flash is 0.5 to 2.5 I1/( 15/8 to 8

leer).

• Rcnlove any dust fi+onltile surtacc of tile flash

lamp beR>re using it. Flash ellcct may be

inlpaired if heat discoh)ralion or dust obscures

tile lamp.

• The flash charge lamp flickem when charging

tile flash, and remains Ill when lhe battery

charge is complelc. (In [STBYI of the

CAMERA-TAPE mode, il takes a while to fiflly

charge the flash lanlp.)

• You cannot use lhe flash during tape recording,

• If you use the flash in bright places such as

when shooting a backlit subjecl, lhe flash may

not be ellcctive.

• When allaching a conversion lens (optional) or a

filter (oplional) to your camcorder, the flzJsh

lighl does not emil lighl.

• You cun change the brightness of the flash by

setting [FLASH LEVELI, or you can prevent

the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUCI. in

[FLASH SETI lP- 55).

Set the NIGHTSHOT switch [] to ON.

([_ and ["NIGHTSHOT"] appear.)

• To record _lnimage brighter, use Super

NightShot fimction (p. 55).

To record an image nlore fifithhd to tile original

colors, use Color Slow Shuttcr fimction (p. 56).

• The NightShot _md Super NightShot fimction

use infi'ared liglu. Therefi)re. do not cover the

inlrared porl _ with your fingers or other

objects and renlove the conversion ]ellS

(optionM).

• Adjust the filcus nlanually ([FOCUSI. p. 54)

when il is hard to locus aulolnulically,

• Do not use these lunclions ill brigla places. This

may cause a nlalhlnction.

Toadjusttheexposureforbacklit

subjects ............................... []

Te re[just the exposure for backlit subjects.

press BACK LIGHT [] to display r_l. To

cancel the back light function, press BACK

LIGHT again.

• Tile setting you have made will return to the

delault selling if you set tile POWER switch to

OFF (CHG) lor nlorc lhan 12 hours.

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Functionsusedfo_reco_di_g/NaybacLetc.Igo_ti_ed)

• A mirror-image of the subject appears on lhe

LCD semen, but file piclure will be normal

when recorded.

Touseatripod....................... []

Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the

screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))

to the tripod receptacle [] using a tripod

screw.

TouseaShoulderbelt.............. []

Attach the Shoulder belt (option:d) to its

designated hook [_.

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To record in mirror mode .......... []

Open the LCD p:mel [] 90 degrees to the

camcorder (®), then rotate it 180 degrees

to the lens side/®/.

To usePBzoom................. [] []

You can magnify images lhom about I. l to

5 times/lhom about 1.5 to 5 times in still

images) the original size.

Magnification can be adjusted with the

power zoom lever [] or the ZOOln

buttons [] on the LCD paneh

® Play back the picture you want to

magnify.

® Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).

@ Touch the screen at the point you want

to display in the center of the displayed

frame.

®At/iust the magnification with W (Wide

angle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch [END].

• You cannol change the zoom speed with the

zoom buttons _ on the LCD panel.

To check the remaining battery

(BatteryInfo).......................... []

Set the POWER s'a itch to OFF (CHG), then

press DISP/BATT INFO [_. The

approximate recordable time in the selected

format and battery information appear for

about 7 seconds. You can view the battery

information for tip to 20 seconds by

presslgDISP/BATTINFOagainwhilethe

informalionisdisplayed.

Remainingbatter)(approx.)

Recordingcapacity(approx.)

To turn off the operation confirmation

beep (BEEP) .......................... []

See [BEEP] on page 69.

To initialize the settings

(RESET) ............................... []

Press RESET _ to initialize all tile

settings, including tile setting of tile date

attd time.

(Menu items customized on Personal Menu

are not initialized.)

Otherpartnamesandlunctions

[] Speaker

Playback sounds come out from the

speaker.

• For how to adjtlsl tile volume, see page 31.

_} Internal stereo microphone

An Active Interface Shoe compatible

microphone/optional) will t_Jke

precedence when connected.

[] REC lamp

The RE(! lamp lights up in red during

recording/p. 69).

The RE(7 lamp flashes if the remaining

lape or ba/tery power is low.

[]Remote Sellsor

Point the Remote Comnlander (p. 40)

towards tile remote sensor to operate

your camcorder.

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Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback

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[] [] []

[] Recording fornmt/HDVl080i orDV)

(66)

Recording mode (_ or _) is also displayed

in the DV klrnlal.

[] Remaining battery (approx.)

[] Recording status/[STBY]/standby) or

[REC] (recording))

[] During recording:

Tape counter/hour: minute: second)

During playback:

Time code/hour: minute: second:

lYame/

[] Recording capacity of the tape/approx.)

(69)

[] Review button for still images on the

"Memory Stick Duo" (32)

Appears when "Memory Slick Duo" is

inserted.

[] END SEARCH/Rec review display

switch button (391

[] Personal Menu button (48)

Recordingstill imagesduringtape

recording(DualRec)

[] Recording folder (60)

[] hnage size (58)

[] Quality/[FINEI or [STDI)(58)

[] Number of recorded still images (32)

[] "Memory Stick Duo" indicator and the

number of images thai can be recorded

(approx.)

The date/time during recording and the

camera setting data will be recorded

automatically. They do not appear on the

screen during recording, but you call check

them as ]DATA CODE] during playback

(p. 68).

()isareferencepage.

Theindicalursduringrecerdiugwillnolberecurded.

[] Tape lransporl indicator

[] Video operation bultons 131 /

[] Data file name

[] Picture numbeffTotal uumber of

recurded pictures in the current

playback folder

[] Playback lk_lder 160)

[] Previous/Next lk_lder icon

The lollowing indicutors appear when lhe first

or last picture of the currenl tolder is

displayed and when therc are multiple lblders

on the same "Memory Slick Duo. _

(_ : Touch [_ to move to tile previous

tolder.

: Touch [_ to move to the nexl lolder,

f,itg_: Touch [_/[_ to move to either

the previous or lhe nexl folder,

[] hnage delete button (80)

[] Tape playback select button (31)

[] Previous/Next image button (31)

[] Index screen display button 131 )

[] hnage protection mark (81)

[] Print mark (8{))

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rs_o_di_/Nayback {go_i_u÷_)

Center

( ) is a reference page.

You can u_,cthe [DISPGUIDEI (p. 21) to

check tile function of each indicator that

:_ppears on the LCD screen.

• Some of lhe indicators may not appeal: whell

yon u_ [D|SP GUIDE].

Upper left Upper right

Bottom Center

Upperleft

HDVIO80iDV R_.co,dingformal(65)

J_16b AUDIO },lODE (66)*

SP LP Recording mode (66)*

@ Self-timer recording (56)

WIDE SELECT (66)*

QUICK REC (70) _*

@i Interval photo recording

(63)

§O§÷ ._- (_) Flash ligh_ (55)

Upperright

HDV_ DV_ HDV inptlt/

DV input (78)

HOVoLrrDVoUT HDX" ()t]tpul]

DV output (43, 76)

i.LIN K conneclion

(42, 76, 78)

÷0÷ Zero set memory (40)

_C_ Slide show (6/)

_L_o_F LCD backlight off (20)

[_'] Color Slow Shutter (56)

PictBridgc connecting

(8])

c\_ "_'_ Warning (107)

_} Nigh_gho_ 133)

S[_ Super NightShot (55)

Bottom

AE SHIFT (54)

WB SHIFT (54)

Picture ell_:ct (62)

_, Digital effect (61)

I_ _ Mant focus '54)

@_ PROGRAM AE 52)

[!] Sharpness (54)

[] Backlight (33)

"i_,.'-"4@ _mz_ White bahmce (53)

'_" SteadyShot off (57)

[] Zebra (56)

T_ Tele macro (55)

(_ CAMERA COLOR (54)

_,a _r CONV.LENS (57)

-======_ SPOT METER (52)1

EXPOSURE (53)

*T{_e..cttit_gs cat_ be made only lot file pictures

in the DV lk)rtllal.

** The seltil_g can be made olfly Rwthe pictures in

the HDV/ormal.

Other indicator

lnft_rma/ion (lOg)

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Searchingfor the startingpoint

Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE

lamp lights up (p. 30).

END SEARCH will not work once you

eject the cassette after you have recorded tm

the tape.

Touch J'_ --* I_.

Touch here Io cancel Ihe operalion.

The last scene of the most recent

recording is played back for about 5

secottds, and the camcorder enters the

standby mode at the point where the last

recording has finished.

You can view about 2 seconds of flae scene

recorded .just before you slopped the tape.

Touch [_ --* _.

HDV]080i

E_ E_

The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most

recently recorded scene are played back.

Then, your camcorder is set to the

standby.

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• END SEARCH will not work correclly when

them is a blank section between recorded

sections on lhe tape.

• You can also seleo [END SEARCHI lrom lhe

menu. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up,

select the [END SEARCHI shorl-cul in Personal

Menu (p. 48).

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RemoteCommander

Remove the insulation sheel before using

Ihe Remote Commander.

• Ailn the Remote Comnmnder towards the

remote _nsor to operale your camcorder

(p. 35).

• To change the battery, see page 121.

[]

[] PHOTO (p. 30)

Tile on-screen image when you press tiffs

buoon will be recorded onto file"MemolT

Stick Duo" as a slill image.

[] SEARCH M. (p. 41)*

%I.,q_I,,._*

[] Video control buttons (Rewind.

Playback. Fast-forward. Pause. Stop,

Slow) (p. 31 )

[] ZERO SET MEMORY*

[] Transmitter

[] START/STOP (p. 26, 30)

[] Power zoom (p. 32, 34)

[] DISPLAY (p. 21)

[] Memory control buttons (lndex*. /+.

Memory playback) (p. 31)

* These buttons are not available during Easy

Handycam operation.

4

/ During playback, press ZERO

SET MEMORY [] at a point you

want to locate later on.

The tape counter is resel to "0:00:00"

and *0÷ appears on the screen.

l_6omin _ O:OO:OO

H_tDg3i _0÷

EZiiZ3 _ [3iEZ_ _ _

If the tape counter is not displayed,

press DISPLAY [_].

2Press STOP [] when you want to

stop playback.

3Press _I_IREW [].

The tape stops automatically when the

tape counler reaches "0:00:00."

The tape counter returns to the time

code display, and the zero set memory

display disappears.

4Press PLAY [].

Playback slarts fi'om the point

designated "0:00:00" on the tape

COLinter.

4O

Tocancelthe operation

PressZERO SET MEMORY [] again

before rewinding.

• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds

between lhe linle code and lhe tape counter.

• Zero set memory will not flmction correctly il

them is a blank section between recorded

sections on tile tape.

You can locale tile poinl where Ihe

recording dale changes.

1Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/

EDIT lamp.

2Press SEARCH M. [].

3Press I<1<1(Previous)/l_l_l(Next)

[] to select a recording date.

HDV1080 aOmin La_

DATE O_

SEACH

O

Tocancelthe operation

Press STOP [_.

• The [)ate search will not fimction cormclly

when there is a blank section between recorded

sections on lhe tape,

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Playingthe picture ona TV

Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is comtected and

COllllectors used.

Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15).

Refer also to tile instruction manuals supplied with tile device to be connected.

• Cancel Easy Handycam ol)eralk)n (p. 28) beft)m connecting.

Selecting the connection method according to your TV type and connectors

'-HD (high definition) image quality* 1

•All HDV lormatted picture is played back as il is

(HD image qualily).

• A DV lorn/alted picture is played back as il is (SD linage quality).

COMPONENT IN I HDMI i.LINK

I (for HDV1080i)

AUDIO

_®

41- 4!, 41,

[] [] []

---_ (p. 43) ---_ (p. 43) ---_ (p. 44)

standard definition) image quality* J

•An HDV lormalted picture is down converted to DV Iormal

(SD image quality) and played back.

• A DV lormalted piclure is played back as il is (SD inlage qualily).

COMPONENT IN

@@@

AUDIO

[]

--_ (p. 44)

i.LINK

D

[]

---+/p. 45)

S VIDEO

VIDEO/AUDIO

@®

,@

(p. 45)

VIDEO/AUDIO

@®

[]

---+ Ip. 45)

•Make all menu settings on your camcorder belore connecting. Tile TV may not recognize tile video signal

properly wllen changing [VCR HDV/DV I and [i.LINK CONV I settings after connecting wilh all i.LINK

cable.

* Pictures recorded ill the DV ft_rmat are played back as SD (standard definitkm) images regardless of the

connection.

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Jacksonyourcamcorder

Open the .jack cover and connect the cable.

........ : Signal flow

_ (STANDARD SET) o

COMPONENT IVCR HDV/DVI ---_ _.

Component video cable VIDEOIN IAUTOI (p. 65) ="

(_) (supplied) _ (Green) Y @ ICOMPONENTI---_

...... (Blue)PB/CB'' g] 11080i/480i1 (p. 67)

(Red) PR/CR _,_

AN connecting cable

@ (supplied)

_._ _ AUDIO

"-,,_ (Yellow)

• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals, Connect tile white and red plugs ol the A/

V connecting cable to the audio inpul ¸jack of your TV.

HDMI k2%(STANDARDSET)

[] (_) IN IVCRHDV/DVI---_

HDMI cable (optional) IAUTOI (p. 65)

•Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo,

• Piclures in the HDV lormal are nol outpul fi:om the HDMI OUT jack, if copyrighl protection signals arc

recorded in the pictures.

• DV lk)rmal pictures input to lbe camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 77) cannol be output.

• Your TVs may nol funclion COlTectly (e.g., no sound or image). Do nol connect lhe HDMI OUT jack of

your Calncorder and HDMI OUT jack of lhe external device wilh the HDMI cable. This may cause a

malhlnction.

Continued_l_ 43

P+a+++++th+ p++t+r+ +_+a TV {g++t+++++}

.......!:-_,: Signal flow

/STANDARD SET)

[VCR HDV/DV] ---+

(_) i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK ]AUTO] (p. 65)

_ li.LINK CONVI --+

[OFF] (p. 68)

•Your TV needs to have an i,LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i, For details, confirm the

specifications of your TV. For details on Sony HDVl080i compliant TVs, see page 113.

• lI your TV is not compatible with HDVI0g0i, connect your calncorder and TV with the supplied

component vide(} cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in [].

• Tile TV needs to be set so IhaI it recognizes thai tile camcorder is connected. See tile instruction manuals

supplied with your TV.

To set the aspectratio accordingto the connectedTV (16:9/4:3)

Cb:mge tile [TV TYPE] setting to match yo/lr TV (p. 68).

• When you play back a tape recorded in file DV lormat on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set

[[_ WIDE SELECTI to [4:31 on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 66).

>_: Signal flow

_:_N (STANDARD SET)

COMPONENT IVCR HDV/DV] ---+

Component video cable VIDEOIN ]AUTO[ (p. 65)

(_) (supplied) (Green) Y ICOMPONENTI--_

.4 (Blue) PB/CB @@] 1480il Cp.67)ITV TYPEI --_

(Red) PR/CR [ 16:91114:31" (p. 68)

AN connecting cable

(_) (supplied)

(Red) _ AUDIO

{_,, (White)

• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs oI tile A/V

connecting cable to the audio input .lack of your TV.

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.......::::, : Signal flow

_ (STANDARD SET)

IVC:R HDV/DV I ---_

IAUTOI _p. 65)

(_) i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK li.LINK CONVI ---_

vION (HDV --_ DV)I

•The TV lleeds to be set so tbal Jl recognizes tbal the call]corder is COlHlected. gee the instruction u]anuals

supplied with your TV.

AN connecting cable with S VIDEO

v

S VIDEO (optional) :_,

_(Red)

AUDIO

Whte

L._ (Yellow) @ VIDEO

_ (STANDARD SET)

IVCR HDV/DV] --_

IAUTOI (p. 65)

ITV TYPEI --_

I16:91/14:31" (p. 68)

• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals am not oulput. To output

audio signals, connect lhe white and red plugs of lhe A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable 1o the

audio input jack of your TV.

• This conneclion produces higher resolulion pictures compared wilh lhe A/V connecling cable (Type _).

AN connecting cable .......

/_4_ STANDARD SET)

v_,_J (supplied) IVCR HDV/DVI --_

(Red) _

_,4 (White) AUDIO IAUTOI (p. 65)

ITVTYPEI---+

(Yellow) @ VIDEO [16:91114:31" (p. 68)

*Change tim seltings according 1o lbe TV connected.

• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images flon/a jack

other than the LLINK jack, the order of priority of tile output signals is as l_)llows:

HDMI ----+component vide() ----+S VIDEO ----+audio/video.

• See page 117 lot lbe details of i.LINK.

=O

Continued_l_ 45

P+a+i++++_h+p++_+r++_+a TV (g++_+++++}

AboutHDMI(HighDefinitionMultimediaInterface)

HDMI OUT jack is :m interface to send both video/audio signuls. Connecting HDMI OUT

jack and external device supplies high quality images aud digital audio to you.

Whenconnectingto yourTVviaa VCR

Select the connecting method on page 74 depending on the input j:_ck of the 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 I. VIDEO 2. etc.).

WhenyourIV is monaural(WhenyourIV hasonlyoneaudioinputjack)

Connect the _ellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack :rod connect the

white Cleft channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

When you want to play the sound in monaural mode. use a connecting cable for that purpose.

46

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47

Us_ _e MemJ

Usingthe menuitems

Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.

48

2

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow

repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. ,_°

CAMERA-TAPE lmnp: _ settings-, on a lape

PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing ,_o_g_3_

Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.

Urmwdlable items will be grayed out.

•Tousethesh0rt-cuts0I PersonalMenu

On Personal Menu. short-cuts for frequently used menu items are added.

•You call custonlize Personal Menu as you like (p. 71 ),

0 Touch IV:_].

@ Touch the desired item.

|f the desired item is not displayed on the scmem touch [_1/[_] until file item is displayed.

@ Select the desired setting, then touch [_.

•Tousemenuitems

You can customize mere] items that are not added to Persona] Metal

0 ® ® ®

0 Touch _ ---_ IMENUI.

The menu index screen appears.

@ Select the desired menu.

Touch [_/[_7 to select the item, then touch fO_] (The process in step @ is the same as that

in step @).

@ Select the desired item.

•You call also touch tile item directly to selecl it,

(_) Customize the item.

After finishing the settings, touch _ ---+ IX] lclose) to hide the menu screen.

Ifyoudecidenottochangethesetting,touch[_ toreturntothepreviousscrc*:n.

• Touse menu itemsduringEasyHandycamoperation

Ig_gff01 is not displayed during Eas_ Hand, cam operation (p. 28).

@ Touch IMENUI.

Available menu items appear on the screen.

@ Select the desired menu.

@ Change your item setting.

After finishing the settings, touch ]OK].

If you decide not to change the setting, touch [_ to return to the previous scrc*:n.

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items normally (p. 28).

• See page 72 lor tile settings ot CAM CTRL dial.

_=

4g

50

Menuitems Available menu items (0) vary depending on which lamp is lit.

During Easy Handycam operation, tile setting is set :mtom:_tic:dly

as shown in the following list.

Positiondlamp:

_2 CAMERA SET menu (p.,52)

PROGRAM AE • •

SPOT METER • •

EXPOSURE • •

WHITE BAL • •

SHARPNESS • •

AUTO SHUTTER • -

AE SHIFT • •

CAMERA COLOR • •

WB SHIFT • •

SPOT FOCUS • •

FOCUS • •

TELE MACRO • •

FLASH SET • •

SUPER NS • -

NS LIGHT • •

COLOR SLOW S • •

ZEBRA • •

HISTOGRAM • •

SELF-TIMER • •

DIGITAL ZOOM • -

STEADYSHOT • -

CONV.LENS • -

DIAL SET • • -

MEMORY SET menu (p. 58)

STILL SET • •

_[] ALL ERASE - •

FORMAT • •

FILE NO. • •

NEW FOLDER • •

REC FOLDER • •

PB FOLDER - •

PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 61)

FADER • -

SLIDE SHOW - •

D.EFFECT • - •

PICT.EFFECT • - •

INT.REC-STL •

SMTH SLW REC • -

PictBridge PRINT - •

USB SELECT - •

Positiono amp: - iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii;:_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_iJ_

DEMO MODE •

8EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 64)

[] MAR. SPD PB

[] REC CTRL

BURN DVD

END SEARCH •

_ STANDARD SET menu (p. 65)

VCR HDV/DV

REC FORMAT •

DV SET DV •

VOLUME

MULTI-SOUND

LCDNF SET • • •

COMPONENT • • •

i.LINK CONV • •

TV TYPE • • •

DISP GUIDE • • •

STATUS CHECK • •

GUIDEFRAME • • -

DATA CODE - •

[] REMAINING • •

REMOTE CTRL • • •

REC LAMP • • -

BEEP • • •

DISP OUTPUT • • •

MENU ROTATE • • •

A.SHUT OFF • • •

CALIBRATION - •

QUICKREDHDV1080i • -

_:@ TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 70)

CLOCK SET • •

WORLD TIME • •

LANGUAGE • •

*The setting value belorc entering Easy Handycam operation will be rclained.

**Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

==

51

CAMERA SETmenu

Settingstoadjustyourcamcordertothe

recordingconditions(EXPOSURE/WHITE

BAL./STEADYSHOT,etc.)

The default settings are marked with _'.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 48 for details on selecting

menu items.

Yuu can recurd pictures effectively in

various situations with the [PROGRAM

AE] function.

_"AUTO

Select to mtomatically record pictures

ell_:ctively without the [PROGRAM AE]

fimction.

SPOTLIGHT*(@)

Seh:ct to prevent people's faces from

appearing excessively x_hire _hen subjects

are lit by strong light.

SUNSET&NOON**(_)

Select Io maintain the atmosphere of

situations such as sunsets, general night

views or fireworks.

LANDSCAPE**([_)

Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.

This setting also prevents your camcorder

from lbcusing on glass or metal mesh in

windows that comes in between the

camcorder and the subject.

• Items with one aslerisk (*) are adjusted to locus

on subjects only a shorl dislance away. Items

with two aslerisks/**) are a_[iusted to iocus on

subjects larther away.

• The _lfing returns to [AUTO] when you _1 tile

POWER switch 1o OFF (CHG)/or more than 12

hour',.

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PORTRAIT(Soft portrait) (_)

Select to bring out the suhject such ,s

people or flowers while creating a soft

background.

BEACH&SKI*(_)

Select to prevent people's faces from

appearing dark in strong light or reflected

lighL such as at a beach in midsummer or

on a ski slope.

You can atljust and fix the exposure to the

sulziect, so that it is recorded in suitable

brightness even when there is strong

contrast between the subject and the

background, such as subjects in the

spotlight on stage.

SPOT METER STBY ]

o:oo:oo

=2

(!) Touch the point where you want to fix and

adjust the exposure on the screen.

appears.

(_) Touch IENDI.

To return the setting to automatic exposure,

touch [AUTO] --+ [END].

• [tyou set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is

automatically sel to [MANUAL].

• The setting returns 1o [AUTO] when you sel lhe

POWER swilch 1o OFF (CHG) fi)r more than 12

hours,

You can fix the brightness of a picture

manually. When recording indoors oil a

clear day, lk_rinstance, you can avoid

backlight shadows on people next to the

window by fixing tile exposure to that of

the wall side of tile room.

® s+zs,,,,

@ Touch [MANUAL].

-=+ appears.

@ Acljust the exposure by, touching [_/

@ Touch IOK1.

To return the setting to automatic exposure.

touch [AUTO] --+ [BT].

• You tun also a(liust tile setting manually using

the CAM CTRL dial (p. 72).

• The setting returns 1o [AUTO[ when you set lhe

POWER swilcll 1o OFF (CHG) fi)r more titan 12

hours.

You can aljust the color balance to the

brightness of the recording environment.

AUTO

The white bahmce is acljusted

automatically.

OUTDOOR(-_i_)

The white bahmce is acliusted to be

appropriate R)r the following recording

conditions:

OuldooIN

Nigla views, neon signs and fireworks

Silnrise or sunsel

Under daylighl fluorescenl lamps

INDOOR (@,_)

The white buhmcc is a¢[]ustcd to bc

appropriate %r the follm_ing recording

conditions:

hldoor_,

AI party scenes or studios where llle ligbling

conditions clmnge quickly

Under vkleo lamps in a studio, or under

sodiulI/ ]anlps or incandescent-like color

lamps

ONEPUSH(_=_)

The white bahmce will bc a(ljustcd

according to the ambient light.

@ Touch [ONE PUSH].

@ Frame a white ol_ject such as a piece of

paper, to fill the screen under the same

lighting conditions as you will shoot

the subject.

@ Touch [_m_].

Nlll.d flashes quickly. When the white

bahmce has been adjusted and stored in

the memor.M the indicator stops

flashing.

•Do not slmke your camcorder while txmz_

is flashing quickly.

•N=ll.dflashes slowly if white balance

could not be set.

•lf NUzl keeps flashing even afier you

have touched [_, set [WHlTE BALI to

[AUTO].

If you have changed tim batte]y pack while

[AUTO] is selected, token your camcorder

outdoors or brought it indoors aller outside u_

while using fixed exposure, select [AUTOI and

aim your camcorder at a nearby white o[_iecl lot

about lO seconds fi)r belier color balance

adiustmenl,

Redo lhe [ONE PUSHI procedure if you clmnge

the [PROGRAM AEI seoings, or bring your

calncorder Olltdoors ]/'oII/ inskle tile ]louse, or

vicv versa.

Set [WHITE BAL.I to [AUTOI or [ONE PUSHI

under white or cool while fluorescent lamps.

The setling returns to [AUTO] when you sel the

POWER swilc]l to OFF (CHG) R_rmore lhan 12

hours.

Continued_ 53

g

_ICANERA SETmenu (go_i_ed)

You can atliust the sharpness of the image

outline with [_7/[_. 1_ appears when

the sharpness is anything other than the

default setting.

[] _'lllI []

Soften _ Sharpen

Automatically activates the electronic

shutter to adjust the shutter speed when

recording in bright conditions if you set it to

IONI (the default setting).

You can at[jusl Ihe exposure using [_7

/dark)/[_7 (bright). [_ and the setting

value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything

other than the default setting.

• Touch _ if tile subject is white or tile

backlight is bright, or touch [_7 il tile sut!iecl

is black or the light is dim.

• You can ac[iusl the automatic exposure level to

brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to

[AUTO].

• You can also a(liust the setting manually using

the CAM CTRL dial lP- 72).

You can a@tst the color intensity with

1_711_7. (_ appears when ]CAMERA

COLOR] is anything other than the default

setting.

[] ll_gllll []

Decreasescolor _ Increases cohu

intensity intensity

You can adjust the white balance to the

desired sening using _/[_7.

[] and the setting value appear when IWB

SHIFT] is anything other than the default

setting.

• When tile white balance is set to a lower value,

piclums appear bluish, and when set lo a higher

value, pictures appear reddislL

• You can also a(liust lhe _lting manually using

file CAM CTRL dial (p. 72).

You can select and atliust the focal point to

aim it at a subject not located in the center

of the screen.

SPOT FOCUS S_¥ 7 1

@_ __ ooooo

(!) Touch the sul!jcct on the screen.

t:_ appears.

@ Touch IENDI.

To adjust the focus automatically, touch

[AUTO] --+ lEND] in step @.

• If you set [SPOT FOCUSI, [FOCUSIis

aulonlatically sel to [MANUAL].

• The _euing returns to [AUTO[when you _1 the

POWER switch to OFF (CHG)lot more than 12

houl%.

You can a{ljust the focus manually. You can

select lhis funcliou also when you want Io

locus on a cerlain subject inlenlionally.

54

(!) Touch IMANUAL].

appears.

@ Touch _ (lbcusing on close subjects)/

(focusing on distant subjects) to

sharpentheff)cus._ appearswhenIhe

focuscannotbeacljustedanycloser,and

appearswhenthefocuscannotbeacljusted

farfllera_ay.

(_)TouchI_g].

To atljust the lk_cus automatically, touch

[AUTO] -+ C0_] in step (_).

• It is easier to l_)cus on tile stlbjecl by moving tile

power zoonl lever towards T (telephoto) to

adjtlsl the lbcus, then towards W (wide angle) to

at0ust the/ooln lor recording. When you want

to record a su[zject at close range, move the

power zoonl lever to W (wide angle), then

adjust tile locus.

• Tile nlinimum possible distance between

cguncorder and subject while maintaining sharp

locus is about 1 cm {about 13/32 in.) lot wide

angle grad about 80 cln (abolu 2 518 lceI) lk]r

telephoto.

• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the

POWER switch to OFF (CHG) lk>lmore than 12

hours.

• You can also adjust file locus manually using

the CAM CTRL dial (p. 72).

This is useful to shoot small su'c_jects, such

as flowers or insects. You can blur out

backgrounds and the sub.ject stands out

clearer.

When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]

(T_), the zoom (p. 32) moves to the top of

the T (Telephoto) side mttomatically and

allows for recording subjects at a close

distance, down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.).

To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-

angle (W side).

• When recording a distain su[_ject, locusing nlay

be difficult and cgmtake some time,

• Adjust the locus manually ([FOCUSI, p. 54)

when il is hard 1o locus automatically.

You can set this l_tnction when you use the

builtdn flash or an external flash (optional)

that is compatible with your camcorder.

MFLASHLEVEL

HIGH(_+)

Makes the flash level higher.

>.NOHMAL(_ )

LOW(_-)

Makes the flash lexel lo_xer.

MREDEYEREDUC

Volt Call prevent rede_e by activating the

flash before recording.

Set [REDEYE REDUC] to tONI, then press

(flash) (p. 33) repeatedly to select a

setting.

Q (Auto redeye lvduction): Pre-flashes to

reduce mdeye belbm the flash autonlatically

flashes when there is msuflicient ambient

light.

{

Q _ (Forced mdeye reduction): Always uses

the flash and the rcdeye rcducing pro-flash.

{

(_) (No flash): Records without flash.

• Tile redeye reduction nlay not produce the

desired eflk_ct due to individual difR:rences and

other conditions.

The picture will be recorded at a nmximum

of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot

recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON]

while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 33) is

also set to ON.

S[_ and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT'] appear

on the screen.

To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER

NS] to [OFF], or set tile NIGHTSHOT

swilch to OFF.

Continued-_ 55

_ICA_ERA SETmenu (go_ti_edl

56

•Do nol use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in brighl

places. This may cause a malfimction.

• Do not cover the inh'ared port with your fingers

or other objects (p. 33).

• Remove the converskm lens (optional).

• Adjust tim locus manually ([FOCUS], p. 54)

when it is hard to locus aummalically.

• The shutler speed of your camcorder changes

depending on lhe brighmess. The motion of the

pictmc may slow down in this case.

When using either the NightShot (p. 33) or

[SUPER NS] (p. 55) function tu record, you

can record clearer pictures by setting [NS

LIGHT[, which emits infrared light

(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).

• Donot cover the inh'ared port with your fingers

or other objects (p. 33).

• Removethe converskm lens (optional).

• The maximum shooting distance using [NS

LIGHTI is about 3 Ill(10 lPet).

When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to ION],

you can record an image brighter in color

even in dark places.

and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]

appear ou the screen.

Tu cancel [COLOR SLOW S], tuuch

[OFF].

• Adjust the focus lnalmally([FO(-_S], p. 54)

whenit is hard to locus automatically.

• The shutler speed of your camcorder changes

depending on lhe brighmess. The motion of the

piclure u/ayslow down at lhis lime,

Diaguual stripes appear in portiuus of the

screen where brightness is at a preset level.

This is useful as a guide when adjusting the

brightness. When you change the def:mlt

setting. _ is displayed. The zebra patlern

is not recurded.

P,.OFF

The zchra pattern is not displayed.

70

The zebra pattern appears at a screen

brightness level of about 70 IRE.

100

The zebra pattern appears at a screen

brightness level of about 100 IRE or

higher.

• Portions of the screen where brighmess is about

100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

• IRE represems lhe screen brighmess.

When you set [HISTOGRAM] tu [ON], the

[HISTOGRAM[ (a graph to display a

distribution of tunes irayuur picture)

window appears on the screen.

This item is useful when you acUust

expusure. You can a{liust the [EXPOSURE]

or [AE SHIFT] checking the

[HISTOGRAM[ window. The

[HISTOGRAM[ will not be recorded un a

tape or "Memory Stick Duo."

L

Darker Brighter

Brightness

• The left area on tile graph shows tile darker

areas of the picture while lhe righl area shows

tile brighler areas,

The self-timer starts recording after abuut

I0 seconds.

PressSTART/STOP to record movies, or

PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-

TIMER[ is set tu [ON] and _ appears.

To cancel tile count down. touch [RESET].

To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

• Youcan also operatc by pressing START/STOP

or PHOTO on tile Remote Commander (p. 40).

You can select the nlaximum zoom level ill

case you Wallt to ZOOmto a level greater

than 10 x (the default setting) while

recording on a tape. Note that the image

quality decreases when you are using the

digital zoom.

W[M • 3T

The right side of the bar shows the digital

zooming factor. The zooming zone

appears when you select the zooming

level.

I_OFF

LIpto l0 x zoom is performed optically.

20 ×

Up to 10x zoom is performed optically.

and after that, up to 20 x zoom is

performed digitally.

80 ×

Up to 10x zoom is performed optically,

and after that, up to 80 x zoom is

performed digitally.

You can compensate lk_rcamera shake (the

def:mlt setting is [ON]). Set

[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF]/'_o" ) when

using a tripod (optional), then the image

becomes naturah

When using an optional conversion lens.

use this lhnction to record using the

optimum compensation for camera shake

lk_reach lens.

P,'OFF

Select this _@en the conversion h:ns

(optional) is not used.

WIDE CONV.(D_)

Select this to use the wide con'_ersion lens

(optional).

TELECONV. (_r)

Select this to use the tele conversion lens

(optional).

You c:ul assign ai'litem _ou _aant to set to

the CAM CTRL dial :rod adjust it manually

using the CAM CTRL diah

_'FOCUS

Assigns the [FOCUS] (p. 54) setting to the

CAM CTRL diah

EXPOSURE

Assigns the [EXPOSURE[ (p. 53) setting

to the CAM CTRL dial.

AE SHIFT

Assigns the [AE SHIFT] (p. 54) setting to

the CAM CTRL diah

WB SHIFT

Assigns the [WB SHIFT] (p. 54) setting to

the CAM CTRL diah

• See page 72lot delails on lhe CAM CTRL dial.

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MEMORY SETmenu

Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo"

(QUALITY/IMAGESIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW

FOLDER, etc.)

The default settings are marked with _.

The indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 48 for details on selecting

menu items.

N [] QUALITY

FINE(FINE)

Records still images at the fine image

quality level.

STANDARD(STD)

Records still images at the standard image

quality level.

• hnage qualfly is automalically fixed to [FINE]

during Easy Handycam operalion.

@ [] IMAGESIZE

4.ON (4E_oM)

Records still images clearly.

3.ON (L'_3ON)

Records still images clearly in the 16:9

lwide) ratio.

1.9N (1L_.gM)

Allows you to record more still images in

relatively clear quality.

VGA (0.3M) (VFVGA)

Allows for the maximum number of

images to be recorded.

• [[] IMAGE SIZEI tun be set only when the

POWER swilch is set 1oCAMERA-MEMORY,

Capacityof the "Memory StickDuo"

(MB) andthe number of recordable

pictures

WhenthePOWERswitchissettoCAMERA-

MEMORY

I6MB 7 10 16 96

18 24 37 240

32MB 15 20 32 190

37 48 75 485

64MB 31 41 65 390

75 98 15(1 980

128MB 63 83 13(} 780

15(} 195 300 1970

256MB 110 150 235 1400

27(} 355 54(} 355(}

512MB 230 3(}5 48(} 285(}

550 720 1100 7200

IGB 475 62(} 980 5900

1100 1450 2250 14500

2GB 970 1250 2000 12000

2300 3000 4650 311000

•All nunlbers nleasured at the lollowing _tling:

Top: [FINEI is seleclcd tot image quality.

Bottom: [STANDARDI is _lected fi)r inmge

quality.

• When using the "Memo W Stick Duo" made by

Sony Corporatkm. The number of mcordable

piclures varies depending on lhe recording

environment,

WhenthePOWERswitchissettoCAMERA-

TAPE*

I6MB 13 17

32 40

32MB 27 36

65 85

58

64MB 54 72

130 17(1

128MB 105 145

260 34(1

256MB 195 260

470 59(1

512MB 400 530

960 1200

IGB 820 105()

1950 245(I

2GB 1650 2200

4000 5000

* [1i7 IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [[_ 2.3M1 in

HDV or DV lormat (16:9) and [I.7M] in DV

Iormal (4:3).

• All numbers measured at the R_llowing setting:

Top: [FINEI is selected for image quality.

Bottom: [STANDARDI is selected R_r image

quMity.

• When using the "Memo W Stick Duo" made by

Sony Corporation. The number of mcordable

pictures varies depending on the recording

envJrontllenl.

WhenthePOWERswitchissettoPLAY/

EDIT*

;i×

M

16MB 25 96 115

60 240 24(1

32MB 51 190 24(1

120 485 485

64MB 100 390 49(1

240 980 98(1

128MB 205 780 980

490 1970 1970

256MB 370 1400 1750

890 3550 3550

512MB 760 2850 3600

1800 7201) 7200

IGB 1550 590(t 7300

3650 14500 14500

2GB 3150 12000 15000

7500 30000 30000

* [_] IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [[_ 1.2M] in

HDV lormat, [[_l 0.2M] in DV lormat (16:9)

and [VGA (0.3M)I m DV Iormat (4:3).

• All numbers measured at the hlUowing selling:

Top: [FINEI is selected lor image quality.

Bottom: [STANDARDI is _lected lot image

quality.

• When using tile "Memory Stick Duo" made by

Sony (-k)rporation. The number of recordable

tfictures varies depending on the recording

environment.

Approximatedata size of a picture

(kB)

4:3 picture

1980 960 860 150

830 420 370 60

16:9 picture

640 480 260 60

• Data sizes measured at the lollowing _ttings:

Top: [FINEI is selected lor image quality.

Bottom: [STANDARDI is _lected lot image

quality.

Deletes all the piclures on a "Memory Stick

Duo" without image prolection, orin the

selected folder.

(!) Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT

FOLDER].

[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on

the "Memory Stick Duo."

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[CURRNT FOLDER]: Ddetes all the

images in the selected folder.

(_) Touch IYESI mice--_ r_7.

• Cancel image protection on the "Memory Stick

Duo" belorchand when using the "Memory

Stick Duo" with tile write-protect tab (p. 114).

• The lolder will nol be deleted even when you

delete all the pictures in the lolder,

• Do not do any of the lollowing while [_

Erasing all datz_,..I is displayed:

Operate lhe POWER switdl/operation

billions.

l_iecl lhe "Memory Stick Duo?'

The "Memory Stick Duo" has been

formatted at the factory, and does not

require formatting.

To execute fl_rmatting, touch [YES] twice

-...+ [_].

Formatting is completed, and all the images

will be deleted.

• Do not do any of the lo]lowing while [_

Pormalting...I is displayed:

Operate lhe POWER switchA)peration

bllttolls.

l_iect the "Menlory Stick Duo."

•Pormalting erases everything on the "Memory

Stick Duo" including prolected inlage dala and

newly creg_ted lolders.

P,'SERIES

Assigns file numbers in sequence c_en it"

the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with

another one. The file number is reset when

a ne_ lkdder is created or the recording

folder is replaced with another.

RESET

Resets the file number to 0001 each time

Ihe "Memory Stick Duo" is changed.

You can create a new folder ( 102MSDCF

to 999MSDCF) on a "Memory Stick Duo."

When a folder is fitll/a maximum of 9,999

images are stored) a new folder is

automatically created.

Tottch [YES] -"+ IX].

• You cannot delete the created lolders using your

camcorder. You will have to lbrmat the

"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 60), or delele them

using your COlllpuler,

• The number of recordable piclums on a

"Memory Stick Duo" may decrease as file

nunlber of Iolders incrca_s.

Select the folder to be used lk_r recording

with [_/[_, then tottch IOK].

• As the del,mll _tting, pictures are saved ill the

1(t1MSDCF lolder.

• Once you mcoM a picture in a lolder, the same

R)lder will be set as the dehmll lolder lot

I?layback,

Select the playback folder with 1_71[_],

then touch [Wg].

6O

PICT.APPLI.menu

Special effects on picturesor additional

functionson recording/playback(SLIDE

SHOW/PICT.EFFECT/SlYlTHSLW REC, etc.)

Tile default settings are marked with _'.

Tile indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 48 for details on selecting

menu items.

You can record It transitiorJ with the

following elTects adding to the interval

between scenes.

(2) Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during

fading in) or [REC] (during fading out)

mode, then touch [_.

@ Press START/STOP.

The fader indicator stops flashing and

disappears when the time is complete.

To cancel before starting the operation.

touch [OFFI in step (_).

Once you press START/STOP. the setting

is canceled.

Fading out

WHITE FADER

BLACKFADER

Fading in

MOSAIC FADER

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually

changes from black and white to color.

When fading out, it gradually changes from

color to black and white.

Plays back the images stored on a "Memory

Stick Duo," or in a folder in sequence (slide

shov,').

(_)Touch [gF] ---+[PB FOLDER].

@ Select [ALL FILES (_)1 or [CURRNT

FOLDER ([7_)], then touch [UK].

If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ([7_)],

all the im iges in the current playback

folder selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 60)are

played back in sequence.

@ Touch ]REPEAT].

(_) Select [ON] or [OFFI, then I_g].

To repeat the slide show, select [ON]

tea).

To execute the slide show only once, select

[OFF].

(_)Touch [END] --_ [START].

To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].

To pause, touch [PAUSE].

• You can select the first picture lot the slide

show with [_1[_ belore touchhlg

[START].

You can add digilal effects to your

recoMings.

(_) Touch the desired effect.

When you select [STILL], the image is

saved as a still image.

@ Adjust the efli:ct x_ith [_1[_, then

touch [_.

CINEMA No a({justment necessary.

EFECT*

STILL The degree of

transp irency of the still

image you want to

superimpose under a

nlovie.

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FLASH The interval of flame-by-

flame playback+

TRAIL The tilde time of the

incidental image.

SLOW Shutter speed lI is 1/30, 2

SHUTTR* is I/I 5, 3 is 1/8, 4 ix I/4).

OLD MOVIE* No acljt+stment necessary.

* Available during tape recording only.

@ Touch [_]+

appears.

To cancel [D.EFFECT], tuuch [OFF]in

step 0.

I_OFF

Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.

CINEMA EFECT (Cinematiceffect)

You can add a cinematic atmosphere to

?icturcs by a(liusting the image quality.

STILL

Records t movie while supcrim?osing it

on a previously recorded still image.

FLASH(flashmotion)

Records a movie _ith a serial-still-image

effect (strobe effect).

TRAIL

Records a picture so that an incidental

image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter)

The shutter speed is slox_ed dov+n. Suitable

I_)r shooting a subject more clearly in a

dark place.

• Adjust the locus manually using a tripod

(optional) since adjusting tile R)CUS

automaticaUy is hard wllen [SLOW

SHUTTRI is selected./[FOCUSI, p. 54)

OLDMOVIE

Adds an old movie effect _xith a sepia hue

to pictures.

• You cannot change to another digital ellect

while recording pictures on a tape with

[CINEMA EFECTI selected.

• You cannot record playback pictures edited

using special effects on the tape in your

camcorder.

• You cannot add effects to externaUy input

pictures. Also, you cannot output playback

pictures edited with digital eflPcts via the _,

HDV/DV Interlace (i.LINK).

• You can save pictures edited using special

efllrcts on a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 79) or

record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.

(p. 74)+

• While using [D.EFFECTI, you cannot use the

review button lor still inlages on file "Memory

Stick Duo" _,

Yuu can add special effects to a picture

during recording ur playback. _ appears.

OFF

Does not use [PlCT.EFFECT] setting.

SKINTONE*

Makes skin texture look more smoother

and more appealing.

MEG.ART

The color and brightness are reversed.

SEPIA

Pictures appear in sepia.

B&W

Pictures appear in black and white.

SOLARIZE

Pictures appear as an illustration with

strong contrast.

PASTEL*

Piclures appear as a pale paslel drawing.

MOSAIC*

Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.

* Available during tape recording only.

• You cannot add ellecls to externally input

pictures. The playback pictures edited with

picture ellects are output via the _ HDV/DV

hucdace (i.LINK) wilbout ellcct control.

• You can save pictures edited using special

ellPcts on a "Memo W Stick Duo" (p. 79) or

record them on another VCR/DVD device+ etc.

/P- 74).

You can record still images on the

"Memory Stick Duo" at a selected intervah

This fimctiou is usefid to observe the

movement of clouds or the changes in

daylight, etc.

[a] [a] [a]

t 1 I

I I<--I--Ihl--I

[a]: Recording

[b]: Interval

(_) Touch rg_ --+ a desired interval time (1,5

or 10 minutes) ---+_ ---+ [ON] ---+rUKI

--+ IXT.

(g) Press PHOTO fidly.

_ stops flashing and the interval still

image recording stalls.

To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in

step (_).

Fast moving subjects and actiuns, which

cannot be captured under the general

shouting conditions, can be shot in smouth

moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.

This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a

golf or tennis swing.

Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW

REC] screen.

An about 3 second muvie is recorded as a

12 second slow-motion movie.

When [Recording...] disappears, recording

is finished.

Touch _ to select one of the following

start points fur recording before pressing

START/STOP.

soP_

[3sec AFTER]*

[3see BEFOREI [

The defimlt _tting is [3sec AFTERI.

• Soullds callnot be recorded.

To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select

[END].

See page 81.

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You can connect the camcorder to a

personal computer with a USB cable attd

view pictures on the computer. You can

also cotmect the camcorder to a PictBridge

compatible printer/p. 81) using this

fuuction.

_.BrmMemoryStick

Seh:ct this to _ i_.+_pictures on a "Memory

Stick Duo" on the computer or to import

them to the computer.

PictBridgePRINT

Select this when you connect tile

camcorder to a PictBridge comp ttible

printer to print out directly (p. 81).

The default setting is ION], allowing you to

view the demonstration in about 10

minutes, after you have removed both a

cassette and a "Memory Stick Duo" from

your camcorder, and slide the POWER

switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE

lamp.

•The demonstratkm will be suspended in

situations such as fllose described below.

When you touch file screen during the

denlonstratkln (The demonstration starts

again ariel about 10 nlinules).

When a cussette or a "Memory Stick Duo" is

inserted.

When the POWER swilcll is set to other lhan

CAMERA-TAPE.

N EDIT/PLAY menu

Settings for editing or playing back in

various modes (VAR.SPDPB/END

SEARCH,etc.)

The def:mlt settings are marked with P,'.

The ittdicators itt parentheses appear when

the itmns are selected.

See page 48 for details on selecting

menu items.

You can play back in various modes while

viewing movies.

(_) Touch the lk)llowing buttons during

playback.

change the

phtyback [2_ (frame)

direction*

play back IgiBDT2]

slowly** To reverse direction:

(frame) --+

play back frame _ (frame) during

by frame playback pause.

To reverse directkm:

(frame) during

frame playback.

*Horizontal lines may appear at tile top,

bouom, or in tile cemer of file screen, This

is not a maltunctkm.

**Pictures output flom the _, HDV/DV

Imerluce (i.LINK) cannot be played back

smoothly ill slow mode.

@ Touch [_ --+ [_.

To return to the normal playback mode,

touch {_ (Play/P:mse) twice/once from

frame playback).

• You will not hear tile recorded sound. You inay

see mosaic-like images of the previously played

picture.

• Pictures in the HDV lk)rlna[ are not output lronl

the _ HDV/DV lnterli_ce (i.LINK) when they

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are paused or played back in any mode other

than normal playback mode.

• Pictures in the HDV Ibrnmt may appear

distorted during:

Picture search

Reverse playback

• Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and

playing back l?ame by ftame to the reverse

direction arc not available in HDVI080i IbrmaL

See page 78.

When your camcorder is COUllected to a

Sony VAIO series personal computer, you

can easily bum the picture recurded on tile

tape on a DVD (Direct Access to "(?lick to

DVD")/p. 89).

• Tim quality ol tile picture to be copied to DVDs

is SD (standard definilkm),

EXEC

Tile most recently recorded picnlre is

played back for about 5 seconds and then

stops automatically.

CANCEL

Stops [END SEARCH].

• [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject

the casqUe after yoll have recorded Oll lhe tape,

STANDARDSET

menu

Settingswhilerecordingonatapeor other

basicsettings(RECNODE/MULTI-SOUND/

LCD/VFSET/DISPOUTPUT/QUICKREC,

etc.)

The default settings are marked with It,,.

Tile indicators in parentheses appear when

the items are selected.

See page 48 for details on selecting

menu items.

Select the playback signal. Normally select

IAUTOI.

When your cmncurder is connected to

:muther device using an i.LINK cable,

select tile signal to input/output from the _,

HDV/DV Interface/i.LINK). The selected

signal is recorded or played back.

_"AUTO

S_itches tile signals bct_ccn HDV and

DV furmat automatically when playing

back a tape.

During i.LINK conncctkm, switches the

signals between HDV and DV %rmats

automatically, and inputs/uutputs from the

_, HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).

N0V

Plays back only the portkms recorded in

HDV format.

During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs

only HDV lbrmatted signals from the _,

HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/

plays back. You can also select this when

connecting Ihe cau/coKler to a computer_

etc.

DV

Plays back only the portions recorded in

DV furmat.

During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs

only DV lkmnatted signals from the _,

HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/

plays back. You can dso select this when

connecting the camcorder to a compllter_

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• Disconnect the i.LINK cable belore changing

the [VCR HDV/DV I setdng. Otherwise, the

connected device, such as a VCR, may not be

able to recognize the video signal flom your

camcorder.

• When [AUTOI is selected, when the signal

switches between HDV and DV lbrmats, the

picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.

• When El.LINK CONVI is sel to [ON (HDV

DV)I. pictures are output as lollows:

al [AUTO], all HDV signal is converted to lhe

DV tornlat and output; a DV signal is (11111)111

as it is.

at [HDV], all HDV signal is converted to the

DV lormat and output; a DV signal is not

output,

at [DVI. a DV signal is output as it is: an

HDV signal is not (111113111.

You can select a recording format.

ROY108ai(HDVI080i)

Records in the HDVI080i specification.

BY(DV)

Records in the DV l_)rmat.

• When you output tile recording picture using an

i.LINK cable, set El.LINK CONVI accordingly.

The l\_llowing functions are available when

recording in DV format.

@ [] REC NODE (Recording mode)

_.Se(_)

Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on

a cassette.

LP(_)

Increases the recording time to 1.5 times

Ihe SP mode (Long Play).

• II you record ill the LP mode, a mosaic-like

noise may appear or sound may be interlupted

when you play back the tape on other

calllcorders or VCts.

• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in

the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture

may be distorted or tile time code may not be

written properly between lhe scenes.

@ [] WIDESELECT

You can select the aspect ratio accoaling

to the TV connected when recording. Reli:r

also to the instruction manuals supplied

with your TV.

I,_16:0 WIDE

Records pictures to the full screen on a

16:9/_ide) TV screen.

4:3 (4:._)

Records pictures to the filll screen on a 4:3

TV screen.

• Set [TV TYPE] conectly according to tile TV

connected lor playback/P. 68).

@ []AUDI0 NODE

_12BIT

Records in the 12-bit mode 12 stereo

sounds).

16BIT (J_16b)

Records in the 16-bit mode ( I stereo sound

with high quality).

• When recording ill the HDV lormat, sound is

automatically recorded in [16BITI mode.

@ [] AUDIO MIX

You can tnonitor the sound recorded with

audio dubbing or 4ch microphone recording

on the tape during playback.

Touch _/E_ to atliust the balance of the

original sound (ST I ) and the sound

recorded afterwards/ST2), then touch I_gl.

• The original sound (STI) is output at the delault

setting.

• The adjusted audio balance returns to tile delmllt

setting when you set the POWER switch to OFF

/CHG) lot more than 12 hours.

Touch[_7/[_7 Io a@tsl file vohnne

]p. 31).

• You can also a({iust the siting using the CAM

CTRL dial (p. 72).

You can selecl v,'hether to play back audio

recorded using other devices wilh dual

SOtllld or stere() SOuI]d.

P,"STEREO

Plays back with main and sub sound/or

stereo sound).

1

Plays back with main sound ((51the lefl

channel sound/.

2

Plays back with sub sound ((51 the right

channel sound/.

• You cam play back, but cannot record a dual

sound track casstte on your canlcorder.

• The siting returns to [STEREO] when you sel

the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) tot more

than 12 hours.

Tile recorded picture will not be affected by

this operation.

NLCDBRIGHT

You can a@lst tile brightness of tile LCD

screen.

(!) Adjust the brightness with [_71[_7.

@ Touch [_].

• Youcan also turn off the LCD backlight (p. 20).

NLCDBL LEVEL

You can a_ust tile brightness of tile LCD

screen's backlight.

P,"NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens tile LCD screen.

• When yoll connect yollr camcorder to outside

power sources, [BRlGHT] is automatically

selected tot tile siting.

• When you select [BRIGHTI, battel T lilP is

sligblly reduced during recording.

NLCD COLOR

You can a@tst tile color on tile LCD screen

with 1_71[_7.

Low intensity High intensity

NVF B.LIGHT

You can adjust tile brightness of tile

viewfinder.

P,"NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the _ ie_ finder screen.

• When you connect your camcorder to outside

power sources, [BRIGHT] is amomatically

selected lot tile siting.

• When you select [BRIGHTI, battel T lilP is

sliglaly reduced during recording.

Select [COMPONENT] when connecting

your camcorder to a TV with the

component input jack.

480i

Select _hen connecting your camcorder to

a TV with the component input jack.

I_.lOBOi/4BOi

Select _hen connecting your camcorder to

a TV that has the component input jack

and is capable of displaying the 1080i

signah

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Signals in HDV format are converted tu DV

format, and pictures are output in DV

format from tile [, HDV/DV htterface

/i.LINK).

P,"OFF

Outputs the pictures lron_ the _, HDV/DV

Interface (i.LINK) in accordance with the

settings in [REC FORMAT[ and [VCR

HDV/DV].

ON (HDV --* DV)

Picuues ill HDV lbrmat are con'_ ertcd to

DV lbrmat, and pictures in DV lbrmat are

output in DV lbrmat.

• For input signal via an bLINK connection, see

[VCR HDV/DV] (p, 65).

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable belore setting

[i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected

video device may not be able to recognize tile

video siglla] II'Olll your camcorder,

Yuu need to cunvert the signal depending

()it the TV connected when playing back the

picture. The recorded pictures are played

back as lklllowiug illustratiuus.

_.16:9

Seh:ct to vie_ your pictures on a 16:9

lwide) TV.

HDV/DV (16:9)

format pictures

@DV (4:3) format

pictures

4:3

Select to vie_ your pictures on a 4:3

standard TV.

HDV/DV (16:9) DV (4:3) format

format pictures pictures

• When you connect yollr camcorder to a TV

compatible with the ID-I system, or via an S

VIDEO jack, and play back the tape, set [TV

TYPEI to [16:91. The TV automatically

switches the aspect ratio according to tile

playback picture. Reler also to tile manual

supplied wilh your TV.

See page 21.

You can check the setup value of the

following items.

[COMPONENT] (p. 67)

[i.LINK CONV] (p. 68)

[TV TYPE] (p. 68)

HDMI OUTPUT (p. 83)

[VCR HDV/DV I (when the POWER switch is

set to PLAY/EDIT) (p. 65)

Yuu can display the frame and check that

the subject is horizuntal or vertical by

setting [GUIDEFRAME] to tONI.

The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/

BATT INFO tu make the frame disappear.

• Pointing tile subject at the cross point of the

guide fiame makes a balanced composition.

During playback, displays the informatiun

]data code) recorded automatically at the

time of recording.

_OFF

Data code is not displayed.

DATE/TIME

Displa) s the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Dis_:flays camera setting data.

[] SteadyShot off

[] Exposure

[] White balance

_]Gain

[] Shutter speed

[] Aperture value

•The exposure adjustmcnl value (0EV), a shutter

speed, and the aperture value appear when still

images on a "Memory Stick Duo" arc played

back.

• ,_ appears for a picture recorded using a flash.

• In the DATE/TIME dala display, lhe date and

time are displayed in lhe same area. If you

mcoMa picture wilhout setting lhe clock, [.....

.... ] and [--:--:--1 will appear.

• During Easy Handycgun operalion, you can set

only [DATE/TIMEI.

AUTO

[)is_:flays tile remaining tape indicator fi)r

about 8 seconds ill situations such as those

described below.

• When you set the POWER switch 1o PLAY/

EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette

inserted.

• When you touch [_ (Play/Pause).

ON

Always displays Ibe remaining tape

indicator.

The defatflt setting is [ON], allowing you to

use the supplied Remote Commander

(p. 40).

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder fi'onl

responding to a command senl by another VCR

remote control unit.

The camera recording lamp will not light up

during recording when you set this to

[OFF]. (The defattlt setting is [ON].)

l,,0N

A melody sounds when you start/stop

recording, or operate the touch panel.

OFF

Cancels the melody.

LCDPANEL

Sho_ s displ lys such as the time code on

the LCD screen and ill the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Sho_ s displays such as the time code on

the TV scrc*:n, LCD screen, and ill Ibe

viewfinder.

NORMAL

Scrolls the menu items downwards by

touching [_.

OPPOSITE

Scrolls the menu items u_:_wards b)

touching [_.

Continued=_ 69

_STANBA88 SET m_u

5 rain

The cmnCol-dcris automatically turned off

when you do not operate your camcorder

lbr more than approximately 5 minutes.

NEVER

The cmncordcr is not automatically turned

off.

• W]len yoLI connect yoLIr cal/lcorder to a wall

oullet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automalically sel 1o

[NEVER].

See page 12{).

You can slightly reduce the recording start

point time when resuming recording by

turning the POWER switch from OFF

(CHG) to on.

_OFF

Takes more time to reach the recording

start point, but a smooth transition can be

recorded.

ON(_1

Slightly reduces the recording start point

time by turning the POWER switch from

OFF (CHG) to on. Select this so you will

not miss any time l)om the click of the

shutter.

• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval

between scenes ficezcs lor a lllOlllent (ediling on

your computer is r¢conlli/ended),

• 11the recording slandby mode continues more

than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will

stop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled.

This is to protect the lape and to prevent l]onl

unnecessarily ballery exhausling, To resunle

recording, press START/STOP again.

menu

(CLOCKSET/WORLDTIME/LANGUAGE)

See page 48 for details on selecting

menu items.

See page 23.

When using your camcorder abroad, you

can set the time difference by touching

_/_, the clock will be adjusted in

accordance with the time difference.

If you set the time difference to 0. the clock

returns to the originally set time.

You can selecl the language to be used on

tim LCD screen.

•Your canlcorder oll_rs [ENG[SIMPI]

(silnplilied English) for when you cannot lind

your native tongue al/long tile options.

7O

CustomizingPersonalMenu

You can add desired menu items to

Personal Menu. and customize Personal

Menu settings for each POWER lamp

position. This is convenient if you add

frequently used menu items to Personal

Menu.

You can add up to 28 menu items for each

POWER swilch position. Delele a less

important menu item. if you want to add

uqore.

4

/ Touch IF_--* [P-MENU SET UP]

-_ [DELETE].

If the desired menu item is not

displayed, touch r_7/1_7.

1Touch 17_07-+ [P-MENU SET UP]

--* [ADD].

If the desired menu item is not

displayed, touch r_7/r_7.

_6om_n 8JBy O:OO:OO

I_ CAMERASEt _Ti _

E_ PkC_ _Pkk _

2Touch [_E]/_ to select a menu

category, then touch 1o7].

3Touch I_/[_ to select a menu

item, then touch _ -_ [YES] -_

r_l.

The menu item is added to Ille end of

list.

/Touch the menu item that you

want to delete.

_6om_n s_Y o:oo:oo

OELETE

Delete th_s _rom

_ _OAMERApMENu?TAPEmodes

3Touch [YES] -_ r_7.

•You cannol delele [MENU] and [P-MENU

SET UP].

Continued =b 71

8_stemizi_ Personal Ne_ Usingthe CAMCTRL

dial

1Touch _--* [P-MENU SET UP]

-+ [SORT].

If tile desired menu item is nut

displayed, touch E_/I_.

2Touch the menu item you want to

move.

3Touch E_/E_ to move the menu

item to the desired place.

4 Touch

Tu surl more items, repeal steps 2 lu 4.

5 Touch [END] --* r_].

•Youcannol move [P-MENU SET UPI.

Touch _--+ [P-MENU SET UP] --+

[RESET] -+ [YES] -+ [YES] -+ FXI.

If the desired menu item is nut displayed,

luuch E_/F_].

CAM CTRL dial*_ --

MANUAL button .2 ]

.1You can ac[iuslthe assigned item manually.

*2 Press Ibis btlltOll to switch the assiglled item

alllO/lllallua] seuhlg.

Yuu can assign sume of your setting items

to the (!AM CTRL dial and a([iust the

following settings with the dial operation.

The settings that can be set with the dial

operation are the same with those on the

menu. The default setting is IFOCUSI.

Items that can he set

IFOCUSl lp. 54)

[EXPOSUREI lP. 531

[AE SHIFT] (p. 54)

[WB SHIFT] lP. 54)

• You can easily change settings only with the

CAM CTRL dial and the MANUAL bullon

while recording.

• During playback (when the POWER switch is

set to PLAY/EDIT), you can a(liusllhe volume

wilh tile CAM CTRL dial (p. 31).

72

Tile %llowing is an example of the

procedure to ac{just tile [FOCUS] setting

manually. The procedure is the same for

other setting items.

4

| Set the POWER switch to

CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-

MEMORY.

Press the MANUAL button.

The indicator of the setting item appears

on the screen.

• See page 38 fortile nalne alld display

position ol tile indicators.

3Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and

adjust the setting.

At[just the focus manually for the

[FOCUS] selling.

Press the MANUAL button again when you

want lo t'elurn lo the auto setling.

Press and hold the MANUAL

button for several seconds.

The IDIAL SET] screen appears.

3Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and

select an item to be assigned.

4Press the MANUAL button.

A message appears :rod you can set the

selecled ilem with the dial operation.

• Manual _ttings will be retained even if you

change an assigned ilem.

If [EXPOSUREI is set al?cr [AE SHIFT] is set

manually, [EXPOSUREI will override [AE

SHIFTI.

• If you select [RESET] in step :3, all the settings

set nlzlnually return to tile detault selling. Tile

ilem assigned m lhe CAM CTRL dial returns m

[FOCUSI.

,_=

Select the setting item from the [DIAL

SET] menu to change the item assigned to

the CAM CTRL dial (p. 57). You can also

assign the item with the lk)llowing

procedttre.

4

|Set the POWER switch to

CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-

MEMORY.

73

Dubbingto VCR/DVDdevice, etc.

Cennecl your camcuMer tu the wall oullel using tile supplied AC Adaplur fur lifts uperalien

(p. 15). Refer also lo tile instruclieu manuals supplied with tile devices lu be cuunected.

The connection melhed and tile image qualby will differ depending en tbe VCR/DVD device

_lud Ihe cuuuecturs u sed.

..............Signal flow

HDVt 080i compatible

(_) iLINK cable (optional) device

=-_ @ @ i.LINK ---_ HD quality *_

L_J ©

• i.LINK jack which is compalible with HDVI080i specificalion is required on ll_e external device,

AV device with i.LINK jack

(_ i.LINK cable (optional) i.LINK --_ SD quality *_

AN connecting cable with s VIDEO AV device with S VIDEO jack

S VIDEO (optional) _ --_ SD quality *_

(g) ,_Red)

_ _ (White) _'_JAUDIO

'.-@ (Yellow)@ WDEO

AV device with audio/video

AN connecting cable jacks,2

0 (supplied) (Red)

_}_ (White) _ AUDIO

(Yellow)@ VIDEO

.1 Pidures recorded in tim DV fi)rmal are played back as SD (standard definilion) images, regardless of file

conneclion.

*2 When connecling your camcorder to a monaural device, connect lhe yellow plug of the A/V connecling

cable 1o lhe video jack on lhe device, and the while (lelt channel) or red (rigbl channel) plug 1olhe audio

jack on the device.

• You cannol dub pictures using the HDMI cable.

74

Jacksonyourcamcorder

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

Usingan i.LINKcable(optional)

The dubbed formal (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recording format or the lormat

supported by the VCR/DVD device. Select tile required settings from the table below and

make the menu settings.

• Disconnect the LLINK cable belore changing these metal settings, olherwise lhe VCR/DVD device may

not correctly idenlil}' lhe video signal.

Copy HDV recording as

HDV HDV HDV ,3 [OFF]

Converl HDV recording HDV DV DV [AUTO] [ON (HDV

Io DV --4 DV)]

Copy DV recording {Is

DV DV DV DV [OFF]

i _:_ _ ! r

Converl both HDV and [ON (HDV

HDV/DV DV DV [AUTO]

DV format to DV ---+ DV)]

Copy on]y portions HDV HDV .3 [HDV] [OFF]

recorded ill HDV format DV ,2 ,3

Copy only portions HDV .2 .2 [DVI [OFF]

recorded in DV format DV DV DV

,1 Recording device compliant with the HDVI{}8{}i specilication.

,2 The lape advallces, bill no video or sound is recorded (blank).

*s Piclure is not recognized (no recordhlg is made).

==

,_=

Continued-_ 75

Dubbie_ to VCR/_VDdevice, etc./¢0e_ieue_}

76

• When [VCR HDV/DV I is sel to [AUTOI, and

the signal switches between HDV and DV

hlrlnats, tile piclurc and sound are interrupted

temporarily.

• When lhe recorder is HDR-HC3, st [VCR

HDV/DV] to [AUTO] on lhe recorder and the

player (p. 65).

• When the player and the recorder am both

HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDR-

HC3 and connected with the i.L[NK cable, alter

pausing or stopping and then resuming the

recording, the images will be a bil choppy or

rough at that point. A

• Set [DISP OUTPUTI to [LCD PANELI (delaull /'_

setting) when connecting with an A/V

connecting cable (p. 69).

When connecting with the A/V

connecting cable with SVIDEO

(optional)

Uonnect with S VlDE().jack instead of the

video plug (yellow). This connection

produces pictures tnore faithfully. This

cotmectiott produces higher quality DV

format pictures. The audio will not be

output when you connect with the S

VIDEO cable alotte.

4

/ Prepare your camcorder for

playback.

Insert the recorded cassette.

Slide the POWER switch to turn on the

PLAY/EDIT lamp.

Set [TV TYPE] according to the

playback device/TV, etc.) (p. 68).

2Prepare your VCR/DVD device for

recording.

When dubbing to the VCR, insert a

cassette for recording.

Whett dubbing to the DVD recorder,

insert a DVD for recording.

5

If your recording device has an ittput

selector, set it to the appropriate input

/such as vide() iuputl and video input2).

Connect your VCR/DVD device to

your camcorder as a recording

device.

See page 74. for connection details.

Start playback on the camcorder,

and recording on the VCR/DVD

device.

Refer to the operatittg instructions

supplied with your recording device for

details.

When dubbing is complete, stop

your camcorder and the VCR/DVD

device.

• To record the datc/time and camera settings data

when connected by the A/V connecting cable,

display them on the screen (p. 6g).

• The lollowing cannot be output via lhe _, HDV/

DV interlace (i.LINK):

Indicators

Pictures edited with [PICT.EFFECT] (p. 62)

or [D.EFFECTI (P. 61)

Titles thai are recorded on olher camcorder

• Pictures recorded in lbe HDV l_rmal are not

outpul hom lhe _ HDV/DV Interlace/i.LINK)

jack during playback pause or in any playback

mode other than normal playback.

• Nole the lollowing wllen connecling wilh an

i.LINK cable:

The recorded picture becomes rough when a

picture is paused on your camcorder while

recording to a VCPJDVD device.

[)g_lacodes (dine/time/camera setlings data)

may not be displayed or recorded depending

on file device or applicalion.

You cannot record the picl/irc and sound

separalely.

•Whendubbing1oaDVDrecorderliomyour

camcorderinDVlormatthroughani.LINK

cable,youmaynotoperateyourcalncorderon

yourDVDrecorderevenitsinstructionmanual

saysyoucall.

IfyoucansettileinputmodetoDVonyour

DVDrecorderandcallinput/oulputpictures.

lolIowthestepsin"Dubbing1oanodlerdevice."

•Whenyouuseani.LINKcable,dievideoand

soundsignalsaren'ansmiueddigitally,

producinghighqualitypictures.

•Whenalli.LINKcableisconnected,thelormat

oftheoutputsignal(HDVouT_ orOVouT

) will be indicated on tim LCD screen of

your cglmcorder.

Recordingpictures

froma VCR

You call record pictures from a VCR on a

tape. You call record a scene as a still image

on a "Memory Stick Duo." Be sure to insert

a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" l\w

recording in your camcorder beforehand.

You Call connect your camcorder to a VCR

device using an i.LINK cable.

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet

using the supplied AC Adaptor for this

operation/p. 15). Refer also to tile

instruction manuals supplied with tile

devices to be connected.

• You need all i.LINK cable lot this operalion.

HDVl080i

compatible device AV devicewith

i.LINK jack

---_ HD quality ---_ SD quality

=_

==-

(optional)

To _, HDV/DV

Interface (i.LINK)

* All i.LINK jack wlfich is compatible with

HDVIOSt)i specilicalion is required.

Continued_l_ 77

Rece[di_# pictures from a VgB _ {ge_ti_ued}

4

/ Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Set the input signal of your

camcorder.

Sel IVCR HDV/DVI Io IAUTOI when

recording from an HDV formal

compalible device.

3

Sel IVCR HDV/DVI Io IDVI or

[AUTO] when recording from a DV

format compatible device (p. 65).

Connect your VCR as a player to

your camcorder.

When an i.LINK cable is connected, the

lklrmat of the input signal (HDVIN

or DVlN _) will be

indicated on the LCD screen of your

camcorder (This indicator may appear

on the screen of the playback device.

however, it will not be recorded).

/i

HI, Insert a cassette into the VCR.

50perateyourcamcorder to record

movies.

Touch Igggff01-+ I_ RE(: CTRLI -+

IRE(: PAUSEI.

If Ihe desired item is not displayed on

the screen, leuch F_]/r_] until the item

is displayed.

6Start playing the cassette on your

VCR.

The picture played on Ihe connecled

device appears on Ihe LCD screen of

yO/IF carl/corder.

7Touch [REC START] at the point

you want to start recording.

8 Stop recording.

Touch _/SIop) or IRE(? PAUSE].

9Touch [_ --* 171.

•Yoll cannol record TV programs fionl the

HDV/DV lnlerlace (i.LINK).

• You can record pictures t_onl DV devices only

in the DV lbnnal.

• Nole tile following when connecting wilb all

i.LINK cable:

Tile recorded picture becomes rough when a

picture is paused on your camcorder while

recording 1o a VCR.

Votl cannot record tile pitt/ire alld SOUlld

separalely.

If you pau_ or slop lhe recording and restart

it, tile picture may not be recorded smoothly.

• When a 4::; vide() signal is inplll, il appears with

black bands on lbe Fight and left sides on lbe

screen of yollr canlcorder.

78

1Perform steps 1 to 4 in

"Recording movies."

2Start playing the cassette.

The pictures on the VCR appear on the

screen of your camcerder.

3Press PHOTO lightly at the scene

you want to record. Check the

image and press it fully.

Dubbingpicturesfrom

a tape to a "Memory

Stick Duo"

You can record still images on a "Memory

Stick Duo." Make sure you have a recorded

tape attd a "Memory Stick DLtO" inserted

into your camcorder.

1Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

/ Search and record the scene you

want to record.

Touch _ (PIa>) to play back the

tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the

scene you want to record. Check the

image and press it fully.

• The dale and lime the picture is recorded on tile

tape and stored on tile "Memory Stick Duo" are

recorded. On your CalllCOlder, tile date and tillle

tile picture is recorded on tile tape are displayed.

Camera _lting data recorded on tile lape cannot __.

be slomd on file "Menlo W Stick Duo."

• Still inlages will be lixed to image size [[_] _.

1.2M] when playing back ill lhe HDV lollllat, --,

Still inlages will be fixed to image size [[_

tt.2MI (16:9) or [VGA !0.3M)I (4:3) wllen

playing back in the DV l_)rlnal (p. 59).

• You cannot record still images while using PB

zoom.

79

Deletingrecorded

picturesfromthe

"Memory Stick Duo"

1Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Touch _.

_6om_n _;M I /Io[_!3,

i_[_11aoool MEMORY pL,<

3Select a picture you want to

delete with [_7/[_.

•To delete all pictures at once, select [_

ALL ERASE] (p. 59).

4Touch r_q --, [YES].

•The pictures callnol be restored OllCe they

are deleted.

• You can delete pictures on the index screen

(p. 31 ). You can easily search lor tile picture to

be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.

Touch [_ -4- [-_ DELETE] _ the picture

you want m delete _ [_ -_- [YES].

• Pictures cannot be deleted when a "Memo W

Stick Duo" with tile write-protect lab is set m

the write-protect position (p. 114), or when the

selected picture is protected (p. 81).

Markingimageson

the "Memory Stick

Duo"with specific

information(Print mark/

Image protection)

When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo"

with the write-protect tab. make sure the

write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick

Duo" is not set to the write-protect position

(p. 114).

The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

standard is used to select images for

printing on your camcorder.

By marking images that you want to print

out. you do not need to reselect them when

you print them out (You cam/ot specify the

number of printouts).

1Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Touch _ --+ _ --+ _ --+

[PRINT MARK].

3Touch the image that you want to

print out later.

PRINT MARK [,j_v-

appears.

4Touch rh_ -+ [END].

8O

• To cancel Print mark, touch tile image again to

cancel Prinl mark in step 3.

• Do not mark images on your ctuncorder if tile

"Memory Stick Duo" already has some images

with the Print mark put on using other devices.

This may change the inkwmation of tile images

with the Print mark put on using the other

device.

You can selecl and mark images to prevent

accidenla] erasure.

1Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Touch _--* [] --* _--*

[PROTECT].

3Touch the image that you want to

protect.

P_TECT I O--e

__ appears.

4Touch _-_ [END].

Printingrecorded

images(PictBridge

compliant printer)

You can print out pictures using a

PictBridge compliant printer without

COilnecting the camcorder to a computer.

_PictBridge

Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor

to obtain power from the wall outlet.

Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing

still images into your camcorder attd turn

on the printer.

1Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Connect the '_"(USB) jack of your

camcorder to the printer using

the USB cable. [USB SELECT] €=-

appears on the screen -=.

automatically.

3Touch [PictBridge PRINT].

When connection is complele, _1

(PictBridge connecling) appears on

Ihe screen.

g

• To cancel image protection, touch the image

again to cancel image protection in step 3.

One of the images stored on the

"Memory Slick Duo" ',.','illbe displayed.

• You can also operale by selecting in tile

lollowing orders:

[07_gOl -+ [MENUI-+ _, (PICT.APPLI.)

_,- [USB SELECTI _,- [PictBridge PRINTI.

Continued-_ 81

PH+t++++++++++++++++a++sIN+tee++++ ++raN+met +++++t++}{g++th++++}

Ig_gg0] -_ [MENUI _ _ (PICT,APPLI.)

[PictBridge PRINTS.

• We cminot guiu'antee the operation of n'_odels

tlmt +ire not PictBridge comp+ltible.

1 Select the image to be printed

with r_7/r_7.

2Touch _-+ [COPIES].

3Select the number of copies to be

printed with 1_7/1_7.

A maxinmnl oI 20 copies of the image

can be printed.

4Touch ro_ -_ [END].

To print the date/time on the image,

touch _ _ [DATE/TIME]

IDATE] or IDAY&TIME] -+ FUR].

5 Touch [EXEC] -_ [YES].

When printing is finished, [Printing...]

disappears :rod the image selection

screen appears again.

Touch [END] when printing is

completed.

• If the printer stops working, disconnect tile USB

cable, turn the printer oil and on again and

restart the operation hom the beginning.

• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9

ratio, left and right ends of tile image may be cut

off.

• Some printer models may not support the date/

lime printing hmction. Relcr to your printer's

operuting instructions R>rdetails,

• We cannot guarantee the printing of images

recorded with a device oilier than your

canlcorder.

• PictBridge is an industry standard established

by the Camera & hnaging Products Association

/CIPA). You can print still images without using

a conlpuler by connecting a printer directly to a

digital video camera or digital still camera,

regardless of lnodel or nlanulhcturer.

• Rel)r also to tile operating instructions lor tile

printer to be used.

• Do not attenlpt the following operations when

[_ is on the screen, The operations may not be

performed properly.

Operate tile POWER switch,

Disconnect tile USB cable from the printer.

Remove tile +'Memory Stick Du(f +_om your

canlcorder+

82

Jacksto connectexternal devices

Camcorder

[] ...Open the shoe cover.

[] - [] ...Open the jack cover.

[] ...Open the LCD panel.

[] Active htterface Shoe N_,;_0_,0

The Active Ittterface Shoe supplies

power to optional accessories such as a

video light, a flash, or a microphotte.

Tile accessory car/be turned on or off as

you operate the POWER switch on your

camcorder. Refer to tile operating

instructions supplied with your

accessory lk_r details.

• When you connecl an accessory, open tile

shoe cover.

•The Active Interlace Shoe has a sal_ty

device lot fixing lfie installed accessory

securely. To connect an accessolT, press

down and push it to the end, and then

lighten tile screw. To r_2nlove an accessoly,

loosen tile screw, and l]len press down and

pull oul the accessory.

• Connecting with an external device wears

out the batlel_' pack lastcr.

• When you are recording nlovies with an

external flash (optional) connectcd to the

accessoly shoe, mrn off tile power of the

external flash to prevent charging noise

being mcoMed.

• You cannol use an exlernal flash (optional)

and tile built-in flash at tile same Iinlc.

• When an external ndcropbone (optional) is

connected, it takes precedence over the

inlernal microphone (p. 35).

[] HDMI OUT jack (p. 42)

• The available video signals are read, and file

appropriate outpul format is selected and

ouIpul aulolnalically.

• You can check the setup value of HDMI

OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECKI (p. 68).

[] _, HDV/DV Interface/i.LINK)/p. 42.

74. 89)

[] _,_ LANC jack (blue)

• Tile LANC control jack is u_d fi)r

conlrolling tile tape transporl of video

devices and peripherals connected to il.

[] COMPONENT OUT.jack (p. 42)

[] A/V (audie/video) OUT jack (p. 42, 74)

[]DC IN jack (p. 15)

[]_ (lJSB)jack (p. 81,841

=_

83

Using a gompu#eg

Connectingto a

computer

When connecting your camcorder to the

computer, tile following operatiens are

available:

Copying tile still images on a "Memory

Stick Duo" to the computer

--+p. 84

Copying the movie on a tape in the HDV

format to the computer

--+p. 87

Copying the movie on a tape in tile DV

format to the computer

--+[7. 87

There are 2 ways to collllect your

camcorder to a computer:

USB cable

When copying pictures on a "Memory Stick

Duo"

i.LIN K cable

When copying pictures on a tape

Notes on connectingto a computer

•When you m'e using a USB cable or ml i.LINK

cable to connect your canlcorder to _1colnputer,

in_lke sure you ill.Z1 tile connector ill tile correct

direction. If you insert tile connector lorcibly, it

may be damaged, and cruise a malflmctkm ol

your Calllcorder.

• You cannot do tile lollowing:

Copying pictures on a tape to a computer witll

_tUSB cable.

Copying pictures on a "Memo UStick Duo"

to a compuler wilh an bLINK cable.

•Remove the USB cable according to the correct

procedure when disconnecting il honl lhe

compuler (p. g6).

Copyingstill images

to a computer

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ForWindowsusers

• OS: Windows 2000 Prolcssional/Windows

Millenniunl Edition/Windows XP Honle

Edition/Windows XP Prolessiomd

Standard install+_tionis lvquircd. Operation is

not assured il the above OS Ires been upgraded.

•CPU: MMX Pentimn 200MHz or l_ster

• Others: USB port (This must be provided as

standard.)

ForMacintoshusers

•ON: Mac ON 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v lO.1/x 10.21

v 10.3/v 10.4)

• Olhers: USB port (This nmst be provided as

standard.)

• You can do this operation with tile standard

driver of yollr conlplllcr. Voll do not need to

instidl any soltware.

• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert

file "Memo UStick Duo" on which pictures am

recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor

(optional), lhen insert il inlo lbe Memory Stick

slot on your computer to copy still inlages to tile

conlputer,

• When using a "Memo W Stick PRO Duo" and

your COlllptller is not compatible wilh il, connect

your camcorder with the USB cable inslead of

using tile Melnory Stick slot on tile computer.

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To USB jack

-- USB cable

(supplied)

To USB jack

• Do notconnecl yotlFcamcorder to the computer

at this poinl,

• Tile compuler may 11ol recognize lhe camcorder

if you connect them with the USB cable belom

turning on your camcorder.

• Rcllrr to page 87 R_r tile recomnlended

connection.

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/Turn on the computer.

Close down all applications running on

tile computer.

For Windows 2000/Windows XP

Log on as an Adnlinistrator.

2Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into

your camcorder.

3Prepare the power source for

your camcorder.

Use tile supplied AC Adaptor as tile

power source (p. 15).

4Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

5 Connect the USB cable to the _'

(USB) jack on your camcorder

and the USB jack on your

computer.

[USB SELECT] appears on the LCD

screen of your camcerder.

Touch [lltil Memory Stick].

It may take some tittle for tile computer

to recognize the camcorder when you

connect the USB cable for the first time.

• You can also select [_it MemolT Stick]

I]onl [USB SELECTI of

(PICT.APPLI).

• During the Easy Handycanl operation, you

can sel by connecting the USB cable.

ForWindowsusers

Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon

displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag

and drop a picture in the folder onto the

hard disk drive of your computer.

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gop_i_ still ima_ss b a 8empub_ (So_tbu÷d/

i_ Hy DocumenL5

I±i 3 t._Floppy (A,,)

{_ "_ Local Disk (C;)

_ ";_ Local Disk (D:)

/_i ,,;_ DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:)

F_ _;_ Eernovable Disk(F:)

-_ i_ DCIM

tOOMSDCF-- []

iOIMSDEF}

l []

999NSDCF

ij Mssor_'-- []

[] Fulder cuutainiug image files recorded

using other camcorders without the

fl_lder creation function (for playback

only)

[] Folder containing image files recorded

with your camcorder

When no new folders have been created,

only [ 101MSDCF] is displayed.

[] Folder containing movie data recorded

using other camcorders without the

fl_lder creatiun function (fur playback

only)

101MSDCF(up DSCOKIKI Still image

to 999MSDCF) U1U1.JpG file

K]K]K]m stands fur any number between

0001 and 9999.

ForMacintoshusers

Double-click tile drive icon, then drag attd

drup the desired picture file onto the hard

disk uf yuur computer.

ForWindowsusers

If [USB CONNECT] :,ppears uu tile LCD

screen, follow the procedure below to

disconnect the USB cable.

(_) Click the [Unplug or Kiecthardware] icon

on the task tray.

Click this icon,

(_) Click [OK].

(_) Disconnect the USB cable from the

camcorder and computer.

If [USB CONNECT] dues not appear on

the LCD screen, do uuly step (_) above.

•Remove the USB cable according to the correct

procedure, otherwi_ files in the"Memo W Stick

Duo" may nol be upduled correctly. Also, lhis

may cause a malfimcfion of the "Memory Stick

Duo, _

ForMacintoshusers

(_) Close dos_u all applications running on the

computer.

(_) Drag and drop the drive icon on the

desMop onto the [Trash] icon.

(_) Disconnect the USB cable from the

camcorder and computer.

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• If you are using Mac OS X. turn off tile

computer belbrc disconnecting tile USB cable

and ejecting tile "MemoJ y Stick Duo."

• Do not disconnect lhe USB cable while lhe

access ]amp is Ill.

• Make sure to disconnecl lhe USB cable belkne

tllrning oil yollr cunlcorder.

Recommendedconnection

Observe tile follo_ log points when

connecting to ellsure the camcorder

operates correctly.

• Connect the calncorder tO a co[llplller via tile

USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices arc

corlllected to the conlpl[ter,

• II your conlputer has a USB keyboard and a

USB lllOuse as standiwd equipnlenI, leave l]lenl

connected and connect the camcorder 1o all

available USB jack with the USB cable.

• Operation is not guaranleed if you connecl two

or in(ire UNB devices to tile conlputer.

•Operalion is nol guaranteed il' you conllecl tile

USB cable to lhe USB jack on a keyboard or

USB hub,

• Make slim to connect the cable to the USB.jack

on the ¢onlplltcr.

• Operation is not guaranteed even lot the

mconnllended environlllents.

Copyingmoviesona

tape to the computer

Connect )our caalcorder to the conlptlter

with an i.LINK cable.

The computer needs to have an i.LINK

connector and be installed with editing

soflware that can copy video signals. The

software required depends on the format of

the recorded pictures attd the format for

copying Io the compnler (HDV or DV) as

shown in the table below.

Editing software

HDV HDV capable of

copying HDV

signal

Editing soflware

DV HDV capable of

copying DV

signal

Editing software

DV DV capable of

cop) ing DV

signal

• Refer to tile operating instructions of tile

sol'_valv lor the details on image copying.

• Refer lo tile operating instruclions of the ediling

software lor tile recolnnlended connection.

• Sonlt2 editing software on tile conlputel- may not

work correclly.

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(i,LINK)

K cable (optional)

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gopyi_ movies o_ a tape to ths compute_ {Co_ti_usd}

Notes on connectingto the computer

•Connect tile i.LINK cane to tile computer tirsL

then to your camcorder. Connecting ill the

()[)[)()silt order may cause slalic electricity to

build up, resulling in a inalfllnclion of your

camcorder.

•The conlputer inay IrceTc or may not recognize

tile signal flom your camcorder in tile fl)llowing

situatkms.

Connecting your Calllcorder to a colnp/ller

lhat does not support tile video signal [ornlatg

appearing on lbe LCD screen of your

camcorder display (HDV or DV).

Changing the [VCR HDV/DV I and [i.LINK

CONVI settings on the (STANDARD

SET) menu while connecled wilh all i.LINK

cable.

Changing the [REC FORMATI selling on the

(STANDARD SET) menu while

connecled with an i.LINK cable wilh lhe

POWER switch set lo CAMERA-TAPE.

Changing tile POWER switch posilion while

connecled wilh an i.LINK cable.

• The format (HDV or DV) of inpul/output signal

appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder

while connected with an i.LINK cable,

Whensettingupyourcamcorder

The menu settings required depend on the

format of the recorded pictures and the

format for copying.

* See page 65 for [VCR HDV/DV] and 68 lbr

[i.LINK CONV].

• A lape recorded ill tile DV R)rmal cannot be

copied in lhe HDV Iormat lo a compuler.

• You can creale DVDs hom a tape by connecling

your camcorder to a Sony VAIO _ries

computer lhat has "Click to DVD Ver.2.3"or

laler installed (p. 89). The quality of file picturc

1o be copied lo DVDs is SD (slandard

definilkm).

Whencopying the moviein the HDV

format from the computer to your

camcorder

Set IVCRHDV/DVI to IHDVI and li.LINK

CONVI to IOFFI on the _}_

(STANDARD SET) tnenu(p. 65, 68).

Whencopying the moviein the DV

format from the computer to your

camcorder

Set IVCR HDV/DVI to IDVI on the _TZ_

(STANDARD SET) metal (p. 65).

[VCRHDV/DV]

HDV --+ [HDV] HDV

[i.LINK CONV]

---+IOFFI

[VCR HDV/DV]

---+ [HDV]

DV [i.LINK CONV] HDV

---+ [ON (HDV

--_ DV)I

IVCR HDV/DVI

DV --_ IDVl DV

li.LINK CONVI

--_ IOFFI

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Creatinga DVD(DirectAccessto "Click to

DVD")

Yuu can create a DVD from a tape with a

Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled

with "Click to DVD." via an i.LINK cable.

Tile picture is automatically copied and

writlen lu aDVD. To i.LINK connector _ Lg

Tile following pwcedures describe how le

create aDVD from a recorded tape. Fur

details of compatible cumpulers, uperaling

environment. "Click lu DVD." and '_

upgrading lu "Click lu DVD Ver.2.3" or

later, visit the following URL:

i.LINK

cable

(optional)

Europe

http://www.vaio-link.com/

USA

http://ciscdb.sehsuny.com/perl/select-p-

n.pl

Asia Pacific Regional

http://www.css.ap.sony.com/

Korea

http://scs.suny.cu.kr/

Taiwan

http://vaio<mline.so W.com/tw/vaiu/

China

http://www.sonystyle.cum.cn/vaiu/

Thailand

http://www.suuy.co.th/vaicdindex.html

Latin America

http://www.sonydatin.cum/vaiu/info/

iudexjsp

* Note thai you need a computcr with a DVD

drive that can be used to write DVDs, and

"Clickto DVD Ver.2.3++/Sonyoriginal

soltwarc) or later installed.

To _, HDV/DV

Interface (i,LINK)

ro_g0q

_oF,_+:Signal flow

• Images recorded in HDV lormat are

down<unverted to SD (standard

definition) quality when copying to DVDs

/They are not copied in the HD (high

definition) quality).

• You can only use an i.LINK cable fur this

operation. You cannot use a USB cable.

Using the Direct Access to "Click to

DVD" function for the first time

Tile Direct Access to "(!lick to DVD"

fimction enables you to copy pictures

recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your

camcorder is connected tu a computer.

Bel\we operating the Direct Access to

"(!lick to DVD" function, l\_llow the steps

below to start "(;lick to DVD Automatic

Mode Launcher."

(!) Turn on the computer.

@ Click the start menu, then select [All

Programsl.

(_) Select [Click to DVD] from the programs

displayed, then click [Click to DVD

Automatic Mode Launcher].

[Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]

starts up.

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• After you start up [Click to DVD

Automatic Mode Launcher] once. from

then on it starts up automatically when

yOU turll ou your computer.

• [Click to DVD Automatic Mode

Launcher] is set up for each Windows XP

user.

4

/ Turn on the computer.

Close all applications running with an

i.LINK.

2Prepare the power source for the

camcorder.

Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the

power source since it takes a few hours

to create a DVD.

3Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

4Touch IF:_fiOq-4, [MENU] -+

[STANDARD SET) --* [i.LINK

CONV] -4, [ON (RDV -4, DV)] -4,

rs_l.

;_ Insert a recorded cassette into

your camcorder.

6Connect your camcorder to a

computer via an i.LINK cable

(p. 89).

• When you connec[ yollr CalllOorder 1o a

C()ll'llr)uIer _ lllake sure yoll illser[ [he

connector ill the COITeCl wily. 11 you inserl

the connector ]Ol'Ci_L)ly_ dalllage ii_ay occllr

_lnd cause Call/corder l/la]Junclion.

7Touch _ --* [MENU] --* _-:_

(EDIT/PLAY] -+ [BURN DVD] -+

r_.

"Click to DVD" starts up :rod the Oil-

screen instructions appear on your

computer.

8 Place a writable DVD in the disc

drive of the computer.

9Touch [EXEC] on the screen of

your camcorder.

_6om4n o:oo:oo DO

The status of the operation on your

computer is displayed on the LCD

screen of your calncorder.

CAPTURING: The picture recorded on

the tape is being copied to the computer.

CONVERTING: The picture is being

converted to the M PEG2 format.

WRITING: The piclure is being wrillen

onlo the DVD.

•If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has

olher data slored on it, the mcssage [This is

a recorded disc. Delete and overwrile?l

appears on the LCD screen of your

camcorder. When you touch [EXECI, the

existing dala is erased and new dala is

wriuen.

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10Touch[NO] to finish creating a

DVD.

C,_a_ another

copy?

DLs¢_ay o_ens.

Tile disc tray comes out automatically.

To create another DVD with the same

content, touch [YES].

The disc tray comes out. Place a new

writable DVD in the disc drive. Then.

repeat steps g and 10.

While recording images on(o a "Memo] T

Slick Duo,"

When "Click to DVD" is starled up froln file

conlputer,

Tocancelthe operation

Touch [CANCELI on the LCD screen on

your camcorder.

• You cannol cancel the operation al)er

[Finalizing DVD.I is displayed on (he LCD

screen of your camcorder.

• Do no( disconnect die i.LINK cable or _t (he

POWER switch to another mode on your

canlcorder until the picture is complelely copied

to file colnpuler.

• When [CONVERTINGI or [WRITINGI is

displayed on the screen, capturing of pictures

has already finished. Even if you disconnect file

i.LINK cable or turn oll lhe camcorder at lhis

stage, DVD creation will continue on your

conlpuler.

• 11any of lhe lolh)wing occurs, copying of the

picture is canceled. A DVD conlaining the data

up to the point the operalion was canceled is

crealed. Relcr to the help files of"Click to

DVD" lot delails.

The tape conlains a 10-second or longer blank

portion.

The lape dala conlains a date beR)re the date

of later images.

Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 pictures arc

recorded on lhe same tape.

• You cannot creale a DVD in lhe h)llowing

situations:

While a tape is I unning.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use tile ff)llowiug table to troubleshoot the

problem. If lhe problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.

The power does not turn on.

• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcordcr (p. 15).

• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 15).

The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the _all outlet or remove the battery pack_ then reconnect it

after about 1 minute.

• Press the RESET button (p. 35) using a sharp-pointed object (If you press the RESET button,

all settings are reset, except Personal Menu items).

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons arc functional (p. 28).

You cannot turn Easy Handyeam operation on or off.

• During recording or communicating _ith another device via USB cable, )ou cannot turn

Easy Handycam operation on or off.

Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.

• During Eas) Handycam opcration_ the settings of the lilnctions that are not displa) ed on the

screen return to their defaults (p. 26, 5(t).

[DEMO MODE] does not start.

• Eject the cassette and 'Memory Stick Duo" from your camcordcr (p. 24, 25).

The cameorder gets warm.

• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a mallhnction.

The power abruptly turns off.

• When approximately 5 minutes haxe elapsed x@ilc you do not operate your camcorder, the

camcorder is automatically turned off IA.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]

(p. 70), or turn on the power again (p. 19), or use the AC Adaptor.

• Charge the batter}., pack (p. 15).

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The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

•Slide the POWER sx_itch to OFF (CHG) (p. 15).

• Attach the battery pack to Ibe camcorder correctly (p. 15).

•Connect Ibe power cord to the wall outlet properly.

• The batte Ucharge is completed lp. 15).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

• Attach the battmT .:_ack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). If the problem .:_ersists,disconnect

the AC Adaptor fiom the _all outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be

damaged.

The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator

indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.

• A problem has occurred in the remaining butte13'time indicator, or the battery pack has not

been charged enough. Fully charge the batte Uagain to correct the indication (p. 15).

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

• Ambient temperature is too high or too Iox_ or the battelT pack has not been charged enough.

This is not a malfunction.

• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be x_orn-out. Replace

it with a new one (p. 15, 116).

• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open

or close Ihe LCD panel it takes about I minute to disphLvthe correct remaining batte Utime.

The battery pack discharges too quickly.

•Ambient temperature is too high or lox_,or the battery pack has not been charged enough. -4

This is not a malfunction. _-

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• Fully charge the batte Uagain. If the problem persists, the battery may be _orn-out. Replace

it with a new one (p. 15, 116).

A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.

•Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the _all outlet. Then, connect it

again.

An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.

• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 64). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a

"Memory Stick Duo" to cancel [DEMO MODE].

An unknown indicator appears on the screen.

•A _ arning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 107).

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The picture remains on the LCD screen.

• This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug or remove the hatter) pack without turning off the

pox_er first. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.

• During Ep;y Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD hacklight on/off by pressing and

holding DISP/BATT INFO (p. 28).

You cannot turn off the indicators.

• You cannol turn olf 1_7. Touch [_ to check Ihc warning messages (p. 108).

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

• Touch the LCD screen lightl 5.

• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander)

(p. 21 ).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

• A@lst the screen (ICALIBRATIONI) (p. 120).

The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.

• Move the view finder lens acljustment lcxer until the picture appears clcarl 5 (p. 20).

The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.

• Close the LCD paneh The picture is not displayed in the x iewfinder when the LCD panel is

open (p. 20).

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The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.

• Make sure the po_ er source (hattery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected com:ctl) (p. 15).

• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 16).

• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15).

• Moisture condensatkm has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 119).

The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a

cassette with Cassette Memory.

• This camcordcr does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear.

The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.

• Set 1[_-I REMAINING] to ION] to alx_a} s display the remaining tape indicator (p. 69).

The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.

•When using the AC Adaptor, le_ ind/l_p_tfol_ ald speed inclcases (comp ued with batteU

operation) and therefore incre ,ses noise. This is not a malfimction.

You cannot operate functions using the "Memory Stick Duo."

• Slide tile POWER sxvitch to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 19).

• Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder (p. 24).

• If you use a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on a computer, format it again on your

camcorder (p. 6(t).

Pictures cannot be deleted.

• Release Ihe lock on the _rite-protcct tab of Ihe 'Memory Stick Duo" if there is ore: (p. 114).

• Cancel image protection on the picture (p. 81).

• The maximum number of pictures that you can delete on the index screen at one time is I0(t.

You cannot delete all pictures at once.

• Rele ise Ihc lock on Ihc wr]lt:-prolcct tab of Ihe Memory Stick Duo" if Ihereis ore: (p. 114).

•Cancel image protection on Ihe pictures (p. 81 ).

You cannot format the "Memory Stick Duo."

• Release Ihc lock on Ihc wr]ll:-proll:ct tab of Ihe ' ]_{elIlOly Stick Duo" if Ihere is one (p. 114).

Image protection cannot be applied.

• Release Ihc lock on Ihc wril,:-prolcct td_ of Ihe Memory Stick Duo" if Ihereis one (p. I ]4).

• Perform Ihe operation again on Ihe index screen (p. 81).

You cannot mark pictures for print.

• Release the lock on the _rit,:-protcct tah of tile Memory Stick Duo" if there is ore: (p. 114).

• Ped\)rm the operation again on the index screen (p. 80).

• The maximum mlmber of pictures you call mark for print is 999.

The data file name is not indicated correctly.

• Onl._ the file name is displa._cd if the directol3' structure do,:s not conl_)lm to the universal

standard.

• The file is damaged.

• The file R)rmat is not supported on your camcorder (p. 114).

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The data file name flashes.

•The file is damaged.

• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 114).

Refer also to "Adjusting the image during recording"/p. 97) and "Memory Stick Duo" section

(p. 95).

The tape does not start when you press START/STOP.

• Slide the POWER s_itch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 311).

• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert anew cassette.

• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 112).

• The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave

your camcorder R)r at least I hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. I 19).

You cannot record on the "Memory Stick Duo."

•Rch:ascthe lock on the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick Duo" if there is one (p. 114).

• The "Memory Stick Duo" is fillh Delete unnecessa Upictures recorded on the "Memory Stick

Duo" (p. 80).

• Format the "Memory Stick Duo" on your camcorder or insert another "Memory Stick Duo"

(p. 60).

• You cannot record movies with this unit on the _Memory Stick Duo."

• When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still images on the

'Memory Stick Duo" with:

[PICT.EFFECT]

[D.EFFECT]

While executing [FADER]

[SMTH SLW REC]

The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.

• The recording angle x_hen the POWER sx_itch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY is _xider than

when it is set to CAMERA-TAPE.

You cannot record asmooth transition on atape from the last recorded scene

to the next.

• Perlkmn END SEARCH (p. 39).

• Do not remove the cassette (The picture will be recorded continuously _ithout a break even

when you turn the power off).

• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape.

• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape. DV

• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode. DV

• When [QUICK REC] is set to ION], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 711).HDV1080{

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The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.

•Set [BEEP] to IONI(p. 6q).

The flash does not work.

• You cannot use the flash during tape recording.

• When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to your camcorder_ it may

block the flash of your camcorder. In this case, the flash light does not emit light.

• Even if auto flash or (i) (Auto redcye reduction) is selecte& you cannot use the internal flash

wifla:

[SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE]

[SPOT METER]

• The power of the external flash (optional) is not turned on, or the flash is not attached

correctly.

[END SEARCH] does not work.

• Do not _._jcctthe cassette after recording (p. 39).

• There ix nothing recorded on the cassette.

[END SEARCH] does not work correctly.

• There is a blank section hetween recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.

Refer also to "Menu" (p. 101).

The auto focus does not function.

• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 54).

• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the lbcus manually (p. 54). m

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to ION] (p. 57).

• While using [SMTH SLW REC], [STEADYSHOT] does not work.

The BACK LIGHT function does not function.

• In the lbllox_ing scttings, the BACK LIGHT fimction is canceled.

[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]

[SPOT METER]

• The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 28).

The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed.

• ]FLASH LEVEL] (p. 55) cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation.

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[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function.

•[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not fimction x_hen you set [TELE MACRO] to ION].

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.

• The spots appear when you are recording in [SLOW SHUTTRL [SUPER NS], or [COLOR

SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction.

The subjects passing by the frame might appear crooked.

• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malffmction. Because of the way the

image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals_ the suhjccts passing by the flame

rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.

The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.

• Deactivate the NightShot fimction (p. 33).

The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

• Cancel the BACK LIGHT fimction (p. 33).

• Set Ihe NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 33) to OFF.

The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

• Press and hokl DISP/BATT INFO lbr a l)w seconds to turn (711the backlight (p. 20).

The picture appears too bright, or flickering or changes in color occurs.

• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp_ sodium lamp_ or mercury

lamp. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to minimize this phenomena (p. 52).

Black bands appear when you record aTV screen or computer screen.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 57).

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If you are playing back pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," refer also to the "Memory

Stick Duo" section (p. 95).

You cannot play back tape.

• Slide the POWER s_itch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

• Rescind the tape (p. 31).

You cannot play back in reverse direction.

• Reverse playback is not possible _ith the tape recorded in the HDV format.

The pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" are not played back in their

correct size or aspect ratio.

• Pictures recoMcd on other devices may not appcur in their actuu] size. This is not a

malfunction.

Image data stored on a "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be played back.

• You cannot see movies recorded x_ithother camcorders on the 'Memory Stick Duo?'

• lmlge data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders, or have edited

the data on acomputer/ln this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. I15).

• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a nmllhnction

(p. 115).

Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or

do not appear.

• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 119).

You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder.

DV

• Adjust 1_ AUDIO MIX] (p. 66).

Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.

• A@lst [SHARPNESS] to the [_7 (soflcn/side (p. 541.

No sound or only a low sound is heard.

• Set IMULTI-SOUND] to ISTEREO] (p. 67).

• Turn up the vohune (p. 31).

• Adjust [[_ AUDIO MIX] from Ibe [ST2] (a&litional sound) side until the sound is heard

appropriately (p. 66).

• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or component video plug, make sure the red and x_hite

plugs of the A/V connecting cable arc also connected (p. 42).

• Pictures recorded using [SMTH SLW REC] do not have sounds.

The picture or sound breaks off.

• The tupc "_xasrecorded ill both of the HDV and DV l()lmltts. This is not a malflu_ction.

The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off.

• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 119).

• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.

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"---" is displayed on the screen.

• The tape you are playing _as recorded _vithout setting the date and time.

• A blank section on the tape is being played.

• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.

Noises appear and _ or _[_ is displayed on the screen.

• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (NTSC). This

is not a malflmction (p. I I 1).

Date Search does not work correctly.

• Bc sure to record more than 2 minutes aflcr the date changed. It"one day' s recording is too

short, your camcorder may not iccurately find the point where the recording <late changes.

• There is a bhmk section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfimction.

No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or Rec Review.

• The tape _as recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable.

• You cannot vicv_ the picture in the HD (high definition) qualit 3 on the TV _hich is not

compatible with the HDVI080i specification (p. 42). Reli:r to the instruction manuals

supplied with your TV.

• Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format and play back in DV format (SD image

quality) (p. 68).

• Play back pictures using another connecting cable (p. 42).

You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the

component video cable.

• Set [COMPONENT] on the _ (STANDARD SET) menu according to Ibe requirements of

the connected device (p. 67).

• When you arc using the component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the

A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 42).

You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the

HDMI cable.

• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDMI OUT.jack, if copyright protection

signals are recorded in the pictures.

• DV format pictures input to the camcoNer via i.LINK cable (p. 77) cannot be output.

• This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and connect the

HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder again.

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The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.

• This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV

TYPE] on the _ (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 68) and play back the picture.

J_4ch=12bappears on the LCD screen.

• This appears _@en you pkJy bCJck a tape recorded on other recording &:vices using CJ4ch

microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does nol comply with the 4ch microphone

recording st mdard.

The supplied Remote Commander does not function.

• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to ION] (p. 69).

• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.

• Keep strong light soumes, such as sunlight or overhead lighting, away from the remote

sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander may not fimction properly.

• Insert a fresh b ,ttel_ in the compartment with its +_ terminals matching those of the

compartment (p. 121).

• Remove the conversion lens 1optional) as the remote sensor in_l_ be obstructed by it.

Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.

• Selecl a commander mode other than VTR 212)r yotu VCR.

• Cover the sensor of your VCR wilh black paper.

Menu items are grayed out. __

• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. ="

is not displayed.

• During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items arc lklnctionah Cancel Easy Handycam

operation (p. 28).

You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].

•You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] togclher with:

NightShot

[OLD MOVIE] or ]CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT]

[COLOR SLOW S]

[TELE MACRO]

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You cannot use [SPOT METER].

You cannot use ]SPOT METER] together with:

NightShot

]CINEMA EFFECT] of [D.EFFECT]

[COLOR SLOW S]

If you set [PROGRAM AE]_ [SPOT METER] is auton/atically set to [AUTO].

You cannot use [EXPOSURE].

You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together _ith:

NightShot

[COLOR SLOW S]

[CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT]

If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].

You cannot adjust [WHITE BAL d.

You cannot adjust [WHITE BAL.] xqlcn }ou use NightShot.

You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS].

You cannot a@lst [SHARPNESS] with [CINEMA EFECTI of [D.EFFECT].

[AE SHIFT] cannot be operated.

You cannot use [AE SHIFT] together x_ith:

[CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT]

[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]

You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].

•You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together _qth [PROGRAM AE].

You cannot use [TELE MACRO].

• You cannot use ITELE MACRO] together with:

[PROGRAM AE]

Tape recording

[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.

•[COLORSLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER

NSI.

• You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together Tiff1:

[FADERI

[D.EFFECT]

[PROGRAM AEI

[MAN UAL] of [EXPOSURE[

[SPOT METER[

NightShot

[HISTOGRAM] is not displayed.

•[HISTOGRAM] is not displayed while displaying the date and time.

•Q) indicator appears and [HISTOGRAM] is not displayed in the lk)llowing.

While using [DIGITAL ZOOM]

While using [D.EFFECT]

You cannot use [FADER].

• You cannot use [FADER] together _ilh:

[SELF-TIMER]

[SUPER NS]

[COLOR SLOW S]

[D.EFFECT]

You cannot use [D.EFFECT].

• You cannot use [D.EFFECT] together with:

[SUPER NS]

[COLOR SLOW S]

[FADER]

• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:

[PICT.EFFECT]

[PROGRAM AEI

When [[] WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is sol to [4:3]

• You cannot use [CINEMA EFECT] together with:

[EXPOSURE] set to [MANUAL]

Other than 0 in [AE SHIFT]

[PICT.EFFECT]

When [['_ WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is so to [4:3]

[PROGRAM AEI

[SPOT METER]

You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT].

• You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of

[D.EFFECT].

[SMTH SLW REC] does not function.

•You cannot use [SMTH SLW REC] together with:

[SUPER NS]

[COLOR SLOW S]

[D.EFFECT]

[PICT.EFFECT]

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Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.

•You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcordcr (p. 34).

Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected

device.

• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] x_hile connected x_ithan A/V connecting cable

(p. 69).

You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.

• You cannot input externally from a device connected _ith the A/V connecting cable.

• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly.

Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for

dubbing a picture from your camcorder.

When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor

screen during dubbing.

• Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the }_)_ (STANDARD SET menu according to the requirements of

the connected device (p. 65).

You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.

• You cannotaddsoundto the recordedtape on this unit.

You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.

• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.

New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard. DV

• At[just 1_{_AUDIO MIX] from the [STI] (original sound) side until the sound is heard

appropriately (p. 66).

Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a "Memory Stick Duo."

• You cannot record or a distorted picture may bc recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly

for recording.

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The computer does not recognize your camcorder. [_

•Disconnect the cable from tile computer and camcordcr, then connect it again securely.

• Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard_ the mouse_ and the camcorder lron/file

(USB) jack on the computer.

• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder_ restml the computer_ then connect

them again correctly.

You cannot monitor video that the camcorder is capturing.

• Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcordcr_ then connect it again.

You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.

• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.

• Connect file i.LINK cable because you cannot copy pictures wifll the USB cabh:.

You cannot view still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on the

computer screen. [_

•Insert a"Memory Stick Duo" in the correct direction, then push it all tile_ay in.

• You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect tile camcorder and the computer using the USB

cable.

• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder and set [USB

SELECT] to [_1 Memo UStick] (p. 64).

• The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operatkms such

as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations and Ihen connect the camcorder

to the computer again.

Your computer freezes.

• Set [VCR HDV/DV] of _ (STANDARD SET) correctly according to the connected

device.

• During the Easy Handycam operation, set the menu afler canceling the Easy Handycam

operation (p. 28).

• Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and

comlect your computer and camcorder follm_ing Ihe steps in the correct order (p. 86).

It

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[Removable Disk] does not appear on the computer screen. [_

• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [_lml

Memory Stick] (p. 64).

• Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder.

• Disconnect the USB device other than the kc?board, the mouse, and the camcorder fiom the

{s(USB)jack on the computer.

• The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick Duo" during camcorder operatkms such

as tape playback or editing. Finish camcorder operations and then connect the camcorder to

the computer again.

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You cannot copy images to the Windows computer.

• DisphJ} pictures recorded on a "Memo1), Stick Duo _ith the t'ollo_ing procedures.

1Double-click [My Computer].

2 Double-click the icon lk)r the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk]. It may take some

time until Ihe drive is recognized.

3Double-click the desired image file.

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Warningindicatorsand messages

If indicators appear oil the LCD screen or in

the viewfinder, check the following.

Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If

the problem persists even after you have

tried a couple of times, contact your Sony

dealer or h)cal authorized So W service

facility.

C:(or E:) r-IN:r-IN (Self-diagnosis

display)

C:04:r-wI

•The battery pack is not an

"InlbLITHIUM" batter)' pack. Use an

"InlbLITHIUM" batter)' pack (p. 116).

• Connect Ihe DC plug of the AC

Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your

camcorder securely lp. 15).

C:21 :r-ID

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

Remove Ihe cassette and leave your

camcorder lbr at least I hour, then re-

insert the cassette (p. 119).

C:22:r-IN

• Clean the head using a ch:aning

cassette loptional) (p. 119).

C:31 :r-IN /c:a2:rTr7

• Symptoms that arc not described above

have occurred. Remove and insert the

cassette, then operate your camcorder

again. Do not perfurm this procedure if

moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 119).

• Remove the power source. Reconnect it

and operate your camcorder again.

• Change the cassette. Press RESET

(p. 35), and operate your camcorder

again.

E:61 :r-IN /E:62:F-WI /E:gl :r-IN

• Contact }our Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility, hffurm

them of the 5-digit code, which starts

from "E."

101-1001 (Warning indicator

pertaining to files)

• The file is damaged.

• The file is unreadable (p. 114).

c\_ (Battery level warning)

• The battcly' pack is nearl} used up.

• Depending on the operating,

environment, or battery conditions, c\_

may flash, even if there are

approximately 5 to 10 minutes

remaining.

[] (Moisture condensation warning)*

• t_jcct the cassette, remove the pox_er

source, and Ihen leave it fur about 1

hour with the cassette lid ()pen (p. I 19).

_7, (Warning indicator pertaining to

"Memory Stick Duo")

• A "Memory Stick Duo" is not inserted

(p. 24).

g_] (Warning indicators pertaining to

"Memory Stick Duo" formatting)*

• The "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged.

•The _Memory Stick Duo" is not

R)rmattcd correctly (p. 60, 114).

(Warning indicator pertaining to

incompatible "Memory Stick Duo")*

• An incompatibh: "Mcmor) Stick Duo"

is inserled (p. 114).

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Wamia_ iadicato_s a_d messages{8o_tia_e_}

Lo_:_j(Warning indicators pertaining to

the tape)

Slow flashing:

•There is h:ss than 5 minutes remaining

on the tape.

• No cassette is inserted.*

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is

set to lock (p. 112).*

Fast flashing:

• The tape has run out.*

_-- (Eject cassette warning)*

Slow flashing:

•The _ rite-protect tab on the cassette is

set to lock (p. 112).

Fast flashing:

• Moist=m: condensation has occurred

lp. 119).

•The self-diagnosis display code is

displayed !P. 107).

o--. (Warning indicator pertaining to

image deletion)*

•The image is protected (p. 81).

o--. (Warning indicator pertaining

to the write-protect of the "Memory

Stick Duo")*

• The _ritc-protcct tah on the Memor)

Stick Duo" is set to lock (p. 114).

(Warning indicator pertaining to

the flash)

Slow flashing:

•Still charging

Fast flashing:

• The self-diagnosis display co(h: is

displayed !P. 107).*

• There is something wrong with the

flash.

"_ (Warning indicator pertaining to

camera-shake warning)

• The amount of lights is not sufficient,

so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the

flash.

• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-

shake easily occurs. Hold the

camcorder steady with both hands md

shoot the image. However, note thatthe

camera-shake warning indicator does

not disappear.

* You hear a melody when tile warning indicators

appear on the screen (p. 69).

If tnessages appear on the screen, follow the

instructions.

• When [_ is displayed, tile message can be

turned into _ by touching [_. Touch K_7

lo display the message again,

•Battery/P0wer

Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

(p. 116)

Use new AC adapter or reinsert.

(p. 18)

Battery level is low.

•Change the battcl3 !P. 15, I16).

Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 116)

_-- Re-attach the power source. (p. 15)

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• Moisture condensation

r__ Moisture condensation. Eject

the cassette (p 119)

[] Moisture condensation. Turn off

for 1H. (p 119)

• Cassette/Tape

Lo_ Insert a cassette. (p. 24)

_-- Reinsert the cassette. (p. 24)

•Check if the ca_;scttc is damaged.

Lo_ The tape is locked - check the

tab. (p 112)

Lo_ The tape has reached the end.

(p. 24, 31)

• Rescind or change the tape.

• "MemoryStickDuo"

Insert a Memory Stick. (p. 24)

_l Reinsert the Memory Stick.

(p. 24, 114)

• Reinsert the "Men]ol3' Stick Duo" a

few times. If even then the indicator

flashes, the 'Memory Stick Duo" might

be dan]aged. Try with another

"Memory Stick Duo."

This is a read-only Memory Stick.

•Insert a _ritable 'Memory Stick Duo."

_This Memory Stick is not

formatted correctly.

• Check the format, then l_mnat the

"Memory Stick Duo" as necessary

(p. 6(1,114).

Cannot record. The Memory Stick is

full.

• Dch:te unneccssal 3, images (p. 80).

o--. The Memory Stick is locked.

Check the tab. (p. 114)

Cannot playback. Reinsert the

Memory Stick. (p 24)

Cannot record. Reinsert the Memory

Stick. (p. 24)

No file.

• No file ix recorded or there ix no

readable file on the "Memory Stick

Duo."

Memory Stick folders are full.

•You cannol create foMcrs exceeding --4

999MSDCF. You cannot delele created _-

lk)lders using yoLIr camcorder.

• You, will have to format the "Memor)

Stick Duo" (p. 60), or delete them using

your computer.

Cannot record still images on

Memory Stick. (p 114)

•Dual Rec

Incompatible type of Memory

Stick.

• A type of "Memory Stick Duo"

incompatible with your camcorder is

inserted (p. 114).

No more still pictures during movie

recording.

• You pressed PHOTO after taking the

maximum storable still images (up to 3

images car] be stored) (p. 32).

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War_ia_ iadicata_s and messages{8o_tia_e_}

Cannot save still picture.

•Do not _:icct Memory Stick Duo '_

whih: still images are being stored onto

it (p. 32).

• PictBridge compliant printer

Check the connected device.

• Sx_itch off the printer and sxvitchit on

again, then disconnect the USB cable

and reconnect it.

Connect the camcorder to a

PictBridge compatible printer.

• S_itch off the printer and s_itch it on

agdn, then disconnect the USB cable

and reconnect it.

Error. Cancel the task.

• Check the printer.

Cannot print. Check the printer.

• Sx_itch off the printer and sxvitchit on

again, then disconnect the USB cable

and reconnect it.

•Flash

Charging... Cannot record still

images.

• You are trying to record a still image

while charging the flash (optional).

Lens accessory attached. Cannot

use flash. (p. 33)

•Lenscover

Lens cover not fully open. Turn

power off then on. (p 19)

Lens cover is not closed. Turn the

power off once. (p. 19)

• Others

Cannot record due to copyright

protection. (p. 112)

Change to correct tape format.

•The pictures cannot he played back

because of an incompatible format.

No output image in "VCR HDV/DV".

Change format.

•Stopplayback or signal inpuL or

change the [VCR HDV/DV] setting

!P. 65).

_r_ Dirty video head. Use a

cleaning cassette. (p. 119)

Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p 92)

Cannot cancel Easy Handycam.

(p. 92)

For audio, connect red and white

plug on AV cable. (p 42)

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Usingyourcamcorderabroad

Power supply

You can/P,e _o/lr camcorder ill 3ny

country/regioo using tile AC Adaptor

supplied with your camcorder within tile

AC 1{_)V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.

Use a commercially available AC plug

adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the

design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L200 [a] [b]

OnTVcolorsystems

Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its

picture can only be viewed on an NTSC

system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input

jack.

_ys_ in

NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia,

Canada, Cenmtl America, Chile,

Colombia, Ecuador Guvana,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,

Peru, Surinaln, Taiwan,

Ihe Philippines, the U.S.A.,

V elleZile] it, etc.

PAL Australia, Austria, Belgium,

China, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Finhmd, Germany,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungalw

Ilalv Kuw ill, Mala,,'sia,

New Zealand Norway Pohmd,

Portugal, Singapore,

Slo_ ak Republic, Spain,

Sweden, Swilzerhmd, Thailand,

United Kingdom, etc.

PAL - M Brazil

PAL-N Argenlina Paraguay Uruguay.

SECAM Bulgaria, Frauce, Guiaua, ll'aU,

lraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,

elc.

Viewing HDV format pictures recorded

in HDV format HDV1080i

You need :m HDV 1080i compatible TV (or

monitor) with a component jack and

AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component

vide() cable and A/V connecting cable are

als,o needed.

Viewing DVformat picturesrecorded

in DV formatDV

You need a TV with tile AUDIO/VIDEO

inputjack. A connecting cable is also

needed.

Simple setting of the clock by time

difference

You can easily set the clock to local time

abroad by the time difference you are in.

Select ]WORLD TIME] in tile ?_ (TIME/

LANGU.) menu. then set the time

difference (p. 70).

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Usablecassettetapes

Your camcorder is capable of recording in

both HDV and DV %rmats.

You can use mini DV format cassettes only.

Use a casselte with Ihe Mi.|_'V mark.

Your camcorder is not compatible with

cassettes with Cassette Memory.

What is the HDV format?

The HDV format is a vide() format

developed to record and play back digital

high definition (HD) video signals on a DV

cassette.

Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode

with 1.080 effective scan lines of screen

ruling /1080i. number of pixels 1.440 x

1.080 dots).

The video bit rate for recording is about 25

Mbps.

i.LINK is adopted lk_rthe digital interface.

enabling a digital connection with an HDV

compatible TV or computer.

• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 tormal,

which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)

digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,

in Blu-ray Disc recorder',, etc.

Playback

• Your camcorder can play back picturcs in both

the DV l_>rmaland HDVIO80i specification,

• Your camcorder can play backpictures recorded

inthe HDV 720130ptormat, but cannol oulput il

fiom tbe _ HDV/DV lmerlace (LLINK).

To prevent a blank section from being

created on the tape

Go to the end of the recorded section using

END SEARCH (p. 39) before you begin the

next recording when you have played back

the tape.

Copyrightsignal

NWhenyou play back

If the cassette >ou play back on your

camcorder contains copyright signals, you

cannot copy it to a tape in another video

caulura couuected to your caulcorder.

NWhen you record

You cannot record sol't_ are on your

camcorder that contains copyright control

signals lklr copyright protection of software.

[Cannot record due to copyright

protection.] @pears on the LCD screen, or

(lit the viewfinder if you try to record such

software. Your camcorder does not record

copyright control signals on the tape when

it records.

Notes on use

NWhennotusingyourcamcorderfora

longtime

Remove the cassette aud store it.

NTo preventaccidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to

set it to SAVE.

REC: The cassette can be

recorded.

SAVE: The cassette cannot be

recorded/write-protected).

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When labeling the cassette

Be sure to place tile label ottly oil tile

locations sbowu in tile folluwing

illustration so us trot tu cause a m:dfuuction

of yuur camcorder.

-- Do not put a label

along this border.

Labeling position

NAlter using the cassette

Rewittd the tape to the beginning to avoid

distortion of the picture or tbe sound. The

cassette sbuuld tben be put in its case. aud

stored in an uprigbt position.

MWhen cleaning the gold-plated

connector

Gener:dly, clean the guld-ph_ted cunnectur

on a cassette with a cotton-wuol swab after

every 10 times it has been _4jected.

If the gold-plated cotmector on the cassette

is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape

indicatur may not show correctly.

Gold-plated connector

OnSonyHDVI080icompliantTVs

HDVI080i

An HDV furm:.t compatible TV with tbe

component input jack is required to view

playback pictures recorded in tbe HDV

li)rtnat. See the table beluw for the main

200512006 tnodels.

KLV-S40A t O, KLV-S32A 10, KLV-S26AIO,

KDL-V4OXBRI, KDL-V32XBRt,

KDL-V26XBR 1, KDX-46Q005,

KLV-40U t tRIM, KLV-32 Ul OOM,

KDS-R60A 10, KDS-R50A 10, KD F-E60A20,

KDF-E55A20, KDF-E50A 10, KDF-FA2AIO,

KDS-R60XBR 1, KDS-RSOXBR 1,

KD-32XS945, KD-34XBR970,

KV-36DRC430, KV-34DRC430,

KLV-V40A l 0, KLV-V32A I0, KLV-V26A 10

KLV-S40A I O, KLV-S23A I0, KDE-W50A 10

KV-DA29M54, KV-DA34M54,

KV-DA322M64, KV-DA322M66,

KV-DB29M81, KV-DB 29M61,

KV-DB29M90, KV-DB29M60,

KV-DB29MSO, KV-DB29M50,

KV-DB29M30, KV-DB34MSl,

KV-DB 34M61, KV- DC29MSO,

KV-DC34MSO, KP-FR43M91, KP-FR43M31

KP-FR43M90, KP-FR53M96, KP-FR53M94

KS-R60A 10, KS-R50A lO, KF-E50A 10.

KF-E42A 10, KDS-R60A 10, KDS-R50A 10,

KDF-E50A 1O, KDF-E42A 10. etc.

As of 1st of February, 2006 (including

models on sale in the near future)

•Some models am not available, depending on

tile COIllllry or region.

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Aboutthe "Memory Stick"

A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable

IC recording mediun/with a data capacity

that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.

You can use only a "Memory Stick Duo."

which is about the half size uf a standard

"Memory Stick" in your camcurder.

However. appearance oil the list beluw does

not guarantee the operation of all types of

"Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder.

"Memory Stick"

lwithout MagicGate)

"Memo UStick Duo "*_ ©

lwithout MagicGate)

"MagicGate Memory Stick"

"Memo UStick Duo "*_ ©*2*a

(with MagicGate)

"M tgicGate Memo UStick ©*a

Duo" *1

"Memo UStick PRO"

"Memo UStick PRO Duo" *_ ©*2*s

,1 A "Men_ol T Stick Duo" is about half the size of

a standard "Melno W Stick."

,2 The types of "Memol T Stick" thai support high

speed data translPr. The speed of data translPr

varies depending on lhe device lo be used.

*a "MagicGale" is a copyrighl protection

technology that records and translPm tile

contents in an encrypted k)rtllaI. Note that data

lhal uses "MagicGalc" teclmoh)gy cannot be

recorded or played on your camcorder,

• Still image lonnat: Your canlcorder compresses

and records image data in the JPEG (Joint

Photographic Expelts Group) lormaL The file

extension is ".JPG."

•File names of still images:

101- 0001: This file name appears on the

screen of your calncorder,

DSC00001 JPG: This file name appears on

tile display of a compuler.

• A "Menlol T Stick Duo" lomlalted by a

conlputer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have

guaranleed compatibilily wilh your camcorder.

• Data mad/write speed may vary depending on

lhe combination of the "Memory Stick" and

"Memory Stick" complianl product you use.

On a"Memory Stick Duo" with a

write-protect tab

You cm/prevent accidental erasure uf

images when you slide the write-protect tab

on tile "Memury Stick Duo" with a small

tapered object, to the write-protect position.

Notes onuse

Damaged or lost image data will not be

compensated for. and may uccur in the

following cases:

• If you ejecl tile "Memory Stick Duo," turn the

power oil on your canlcorder, or mnlove the

battery pack lor replacement while your

camcorder is reading or writing image files on

the "Memo W Stick Duo" (while tile access lamp

is lit or flashing).

• If you use the "Memory Stick Du<f' near

nlagnets or inagnetic fields.

It is recommended you make a back-up uf

important data on the hard disk of a

computer.

NOn handlinga "MemoryStick"

Keep the li_llo_ ittg in miud _hen handling

a "Memor_ Stick Duo."

• Be carefifl not to apply excessive lbrce when

writing on a memo area on a "memory Slick

Duo,"

• Do nol allach a label or tile like on a "Memol T

Slick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

• When you carl 3' or store a "Menloly Slick Duo,"

put it in its case.

• Do not touch, or alh)w metallic objects to come

into contact with the terminals.

• Do nol bend, drop or apply strong lorce to tile

"Memory Stick Duo."

• Do not disas_mble or nlodil}' tile "Memol T

Stick Duo,"

• Do nol let the "Menlory Stick Duo" get wet.

• Be carelhl to keep "Memory Stick Duo" medkt

out of the reach of small children. There is

danger lhal a child might swanow it.

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•Do not insert anything other than a "Memory

Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot.

Doing so may cause a malhmction.

@ Ona locationforuse

Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick

Duo" in tile following locations.

• Places subject to extrenlcly high temperature.

such as a car parked outside ill the sunmler,

• Places under direct sunlight.

• Places with extremely high bunlidity or su[_iecl

to corrosive gases.

@ OntheMemoryStickDuoadaptor

Alter inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into

the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use

it with a standard "Memory Stick"

compliant device.

• When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with a

"Memory Stick" compliant device, be sure to

insert tile "Memo W Stick Duo" into a Memoly

Stick Duo adaplor.

• When inserting a "Memoly Stick Duo" into a

Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the

"Memory Stick Duo" is inserted lacing in the

correct direclion, then inserl it all the way ill,

Note that ilnprol?er use may cause a

malhmction. Also. if you lorce tile "Menlory

Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor

ill file wrong dircclkm, it may be damaged.

• Do not in_rl a Menlo W Stick Duo ndaptor

without a "Memo UStick Duo" attached. Doing

so may result in malflmclions of the unit.

@Ona"MemoryStickPRODuo"

• Tile nlaximum nlemo D' capacity of a "Memory

Stick PRO Duo" that can be used on your

camcorder is 2 GB,

On image data compatibility

• Image data files recorded on a ' Nlemory Stick

DIIO _ by your Calllcorder conlorln to the

"Design rule for Cmnera File system' universal

standard established by tile JEITA (Japan

Electronics and lntbrnlation Technology

Industries Association).

• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still

images recorded on other devices (DCR-

TRV9(t(t or DSC-D71IO/D77(t) thai do not

conlorm to the universal standard./Tbese

models are not sold in some regions.)

• If you cannot use a "Menlory Slick Duo '_ thai

has been used with another device, lbrmal it

with your camcorder (p. 60). Note that

lormatting era_s all inkwmation on tile

"Memory Stick Duo."

• You nlay not be able to play back images with

yollr Calllcorder:

When playing back image data nlodified on

your colnputer.

When playing back image data recorded with

other devices.

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Aboutthe "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

This unit is compatible with an

'%foLITHIUM" battery pack (P series).

Your camcorder operates only with an

'%foLITHIUM" battery pack.

'%foLITHIUM" P series battery packs

have the (1),,,,o.T,_o_Q mark.

What is an "InfoLITHIUIVI" battery

pack?

An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a

lithiumqou battery pack that has ftmctious

for comnmnicating information related to

operating conditions between your

camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/

charger.

The "InfoLITHIUM" baltery pack

calculates the power consumption

according to the operating conditions of

your camcorder, and displays the remaining

battery time in minutes.

With an AC Adaptoffcharger. the remaining

battery time and charging time appear.

To chargethe battery pack

•Be sure to charge tile battery pack betore you

Slglr[ /isillg yo/lr C_llDCorder.

• We recommend charging tile battery pack in an

ambient temperature of between 10 °C 1o 30 °C

(50 °F 1o 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp

turns olE If you charge tile baue W pack oulsMe

of this lemperature range, you lnay not be able

to charge it efficiently.

• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable

hom the DC IN jack on your camcorder or

remove the bauery pack.

To use the batterypack effectively

• Battery pack pertormance declvases when tile

surrounding tenlperamre is l0 °C 150 °F) or

below, and tile length of time you call use tile

battery pack becmnes shorter. In fllat case, do

one of the %llowing to u_ tile battery pack lor a

longer tinle.

Pul tile bauery pack ill glpocket to w_lrlll it up,

and inert it in your camcorder right belore

you start taking sbols.

Use a large capacily baltel T pack: NP-PP71/

PP90 (optional).

•Frcquenl use of the LCD screen or a fl'cquent

playback, l,Jst lorward or rewind operation

wears out the balte W pack laster.

We mconnnend using a large capacity bauel T

pack: NP-FP7 I/FP90.

• Be sure to set the POWER swilch 1o OFF

(CHG) when not recording or playing back on

your camcorder. The baltery pack is also

consumed when your cginlcorder is ill recordillg

standby or playback pause.

• Have spare battely packs ready k_r two or three

times the expeclcd recording time, and make

trial recordings belbre making file actual

recording.

• Do not expose tile bauery pack to water. Tile

bauery pack is no[ water rcsistanl.

Aboutthe remainingbattery time

indicator

• When tile power goes oil e_en though tile

relllilhlillg biluely linle illdicalor indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate.

charge the battery pack flflly again. Renlaining

battery time will be indicated correctly. Note.

however, that the bauery indicalion will not be

restored if it is used ill high temperatures R>ra

long time. or if lelt in a hilly charged stale, or

when the battely pack is lrequently used. Use

file remaining battery time indication as a rough

guide only.

• Tile C\3 mark thal indicales low baltery flashes

even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery

tinle remaining, depending on the operating

condilions or anlbient temperature.

Aboutstorageof the batterypack

• If the battery pack is not used lor a long tinle,

hilly charge tile battel T pack and use it up on

your camcorder ()liCe a ye_lr to [nainlahl proper

hlllction. To store tile battery pack, l'ell/O_, eit

li'oln your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool

phJce.

• To discharge the battery pack on your

camcorder completely, _t [A.SHUT OFFI to

[NEVERI on the (STANDARD SET)

menu and leave your camcorder in tape

recording standby until tile power goes oll

(p. 70).

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Abouti.LINK

About battery life

•B_lttery capacity decl_ases o_er time and

through repeated use. If decreased usage time

belween charges becomes significanL it is

probably time to replace it willl a new one.

• Eachbaltcly's lilt is governed by storage_

operaling and envirollnlenta] conditions.

The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an

i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its

features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for

transferring digital video, digital audio, and

other data to other i.LlNK-compatible

devices. You can also control other devices

using the i.LINK.

i.LINK-compatible devices can be

connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data

transactions with various digital AV

devices.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible

devices are daisy-chained with the unit.

operation becomes possible from any

device in the chain. Note that operation

method may vary, or data transactions may

not be possible, depending on specifications

and characteristics of the connected

devices.

• Normally, only one device can be connecled to

this unit with an i.LINK cable. When

connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible

device having two or more _ HDV/DV

lnlerlaces, mlcr lo the operating instructions of

tbe device to be connected.

• i.LINK is a morn lhmiliar term lot the [EEE

1394 dala transport bus proposed by Sony, and

is a trademark approved by many corporations.

• IEEE 1394 is an international slandard

slandardized by the lnslitule of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers.

About the i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies

according to the device. There are 3 types.

SI00 (approx. 100Mbps*)

$200 (approx. 200Mbps)

$400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under

"Specifications" in the operating

instructions of each piece of equipment. It

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absst i.HNR/Ssstisssd}

is also indicated near the i.LINK interface

on some devices.

The baud rate may differ from the indicated

wdue when the unit is connected to adevice

with a different maximum baud rate.

*Whatis Mhps?

Mbps stands for "megahits per second." or

the amount of data that can be sent or

received in one second. For example, a

baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100

megabits of data can be sent in one second.

To usei.LINK functionson this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is

connected to other video devices having an

i.LINK Interface. see page 74.

This unit can also be connected to other

i.LlNK-compalible devices made by Sony

(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as

well as to video devices.

Some i.LINK compatible video devices.

such as Digital Televisions. DVD.

MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are

not compatible with this unit. Before

connecting to other devices, be sure to

confirm whether the device is compatible

with an HDV/DV device or not. For details

on precautkms and compatible application

software, refer also to the operating

instructions for the device to be connected.

About the required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin4o-4-pin cane

(during HDV/DV dubbing).

Maintenanceand

precautions

Onuseandcare

• Do not use or store tile C;llllcorder _llld

accessories in the tollowing locations.

Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never lea_e

flmln e×po_d to temperatures abo_e 60 °G

(140 OF),such as under direct sunlighL nero

heaters or in a cm parked in the sun. They

may maltunction or become detormed,

Near strong mngnetic fields or mechlulical

vibration. Tile camcorder may maltunction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

cmncorder may not be able to record properly.

Near AM receBers mid video equipment.

Noise may oc,,'ur.

On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. It sand

or dust gets in your camcorder, it may

nmltunction. Sometimes this malfimction

cannot be repaired.

Nenr windows or ouMoors, wherethe LCD

screen, the viewt]nder, or the lens may be

exposed to direcl sunlight. This da]n_ges the

inside of tile viewfinder or the LCD screen.

Anywhere ve Utmmid.

• Operate your camcorder on DC %2 V (battery

pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories

recommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not let your camcorder gel wet. for example,

JlOlll rain or sea water. If your canlcorder gets

wet. il lnay malfunction. Sonletinles lhis

malfimction cannot be repaired.

• If troy solid object or liquid gets inside the

casing, unplug your camcoMer and have it

checked by a Sony dealer belorc operating il

any further.

• Avoid rough handling, disassenlbling,

modil}iing, physical shock, or impact such as

hammering, dropping or stepping on the

product. Be particularly camlill of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)

when you arc not Hsing your calncorder,

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, lot

exanlple, and operate it, Doing so ndghl cau_

heal to build up inside.

• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by

the plug and not the cord.

• Do not damage file power cord such as by

placing anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal conlacls clean.

• Keep the Remole Commander and buuon-type

battery out of children's reactl.If the battel T is

accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor

immediately.

• It the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,

consult your local authorized Sony selvice

liJcility.

wash oil any liquid that may have contacted

your skin.

if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash whh

plenty of water and consult a doctor.

@When notusing your camcorderfor a

long time

• PcriodicaUy 1111"11(in lhe c_ltllcorder _lnd play it

casseUetot about 3minules.

• U_ up the battery pack completely betore

storing il,

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a

cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on tile

surface of tile tape. or on the lens. In this

state, the tape may stick to tile head drum

and be damaged or your camcorder may not

operate correctly. If there is moisture inside

your camcorder. [rltA Moisture

condensation. Eject tile cassette] or [rlt

Moisture condensation. Turn off for IH.]

appears. The indicator will not appear when

tile moisture condenses ou tile lens.

@If moisturecondensationhasoccurred

Nolle of tile f/lnctious except cassette

qjection will work. Eject tile cassette, turn

off your camcorder, and leave it for about

one hour with the cassette lid open. Your

camcorder can be used again when both of

the lk)ll()witlg conditions are met:

• The warning message does not appear when lhe

power is lllrned on.

• Neither [] or A flash when a cg_sseueis inserted

andvideo operation buttons are louched.

If moisture starts to condense, your

camcorder sometimes cannot detect

condensation. If this happens, the cassette is

sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds alter

the cassette lid is opened. This is not a

malfunction. Do not close tile cassette lid

until the cassette is ejected.

M Note on moisture condensation

Moisture tua_ condense when you bring

your camcorder from a cold place into a

warm place (or vice versa) or when you use

your camcorder in a humid place as shown

below.

• When you bring your camcorder hom a ski

slope into a place warmed up by a beating

device.

• When you bring your canlcorder from an air

condilioned car or room into a hoI place oulside,

•When you use your cglt/lcorderafter asquaUor a

shower.

• Whell you use yollr camcorder ill a hot and

bumkl place.

@Now to avoid moisturecondensation

When you bring _ottr c:uncoMer from :,

cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag attd seal it

tightly. Remove the bag when the air

temperature inside the plastic bag has

reached the surrounding temperature/after

about one hour).

Videohead

If you play back a tape recorded in HDV

format, tile image and sound may freeze for

a while (about 0.5 seconds).

This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be

recorded or played back correctly because

of dirt on tile tape or video head. Depending -"

on tile cassette, this f:urly infrequently

occurs even if the cassette is braud uew or

is not used a lot. N"

If this freezing point is created while

playing back, you can solve this problem =

and see tile piclures by, rewinding after

slightly forwarding. Such a lheezing point

cannot be recovered if it was created while

recording.

To prevent such a problem, use tile Sony

mini DV cassette.

• If the lollowing problem occurs, clegmthe video

heg_dstot l0 seconds with the Sony DVM-

12CLDcleaning cg_ssette(optional).

Continued-_ 11g

Naiate_a_c÷a_dprecau_ioas {Co_tim_÷d)

Playback pictures do not move.

Playback pictures do not appear.

The sound breaks oil.

[_fi!!!!l Du y video bead. Use a cleaning

cassetle.] appears on lhe screen during

recording.

The lollowing phenomenon occurs in HDV

I_lrnlal.

The playback The playback screen

screen pauses, goes bhmk.

(Solid blue screen)

The lollowing phenomenon occurs in DV

formal

Block-noise

appears.

The playback screen goes blank.

(Solid blue screen)

• Tim video beads will degrade after long use, If

you cannot obtain a clear image even after using

a cleaning cassette (oplionalh it might be

becau_ the video beads are worn out. Please

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service l_cility to have the video beads

replaced.

LCDscreen

• Do not exert excessixe pressure on lhe LCD

screen, as il may cause d_lnlage.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a

residual image may appear on the LCD screen.

This is nol a malftmction.

• Wldle using your camcorder, the back of the

LCD screen inay heat up. This is not a

malflmction.

NTo cleanthe LCDscreen

If fingerprints or dust make tile LCD screen

dirty, it is recommended you use a soft

cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply tile

cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.

Use cleaning paper moistened with tile

liquid.

NOnadjustmentof theLCDscreen

(CALIBRATION)

The h/lttous on tile tollch p:mel may uot

work correctly. If this happens, follow the

procedure below. It is recommended you

connect your camcorder to the wall outlet

using tile supplied AC Adaptor during tile

operation.

(!) Slide the POWER switch to turn on the

PLAY/EDIT lamp.

@ Disconnect cables other than Ihat of the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder, then eject

Ihe cassette and '_Memory Stick Duo" from

your camcorder.

@ Touch [gggff0]---+ MENU ---+ _

(STANDARD SET) ---+ [CALIBRATIONI

---+ FUg].

X CALIBRATION

(_) Touch the "x" displayed on the screen with

the corner of the "MemoUStick Duo" or

the like. The position of the "x" changes.

Touch [CANCEL] to canceh

If you did not press tile right spot, start lhom

step (g)again.

• You cannol calibrate the LCD screen if U is

rotated.

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Onhandlingthecasing

•It tile c_tsing is soiled, cleml the camcorder body

widl a soil cloth lightly moistened with w_tter,

and then wipe tile casing with a dry soft cloth.

•AvoM tile following to _woid d_un_lge to tile

finish.

Using chemicalssuchas thinner, benzine,

_dcohol,chemicalcloths, repellent, insecticide

_tnd sunscreen.

Handling wuh above substances on your

hands.

Leaving tile casing in contact with rubber or

vinyl objects lor a long period of tittle.

Aboutcareandstorageofthelens

• Wipetile surt_.ceot tile tens cleimwUlla soft

clolhin the lollowing instances:

When there are fingerprints onlbe lens

surl]/ce.

In hot or lltHllid locatkms

Wllen tile lens is exposed to salty air such as

at tile seaskle.

• Store in a weU-ventilated location subject to

little dirt or dust.

• To prevent nlold, periodically clean the lens as

described above. It is recomnlended that you

operate your caltlcorder about once a nlonth to

keep it in optinnml state R_r a long Ume.

Onchargingthe pre-installed

rechargeahlebattery

Your camcorder has a pre-iustalled

rechargeable battery to retain the date. time.

and other settings even when the POWER

switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-

installed rechargeable battery is always

charged while your camcorder is connected

to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor or

wltile the battery pack is inserted. The

rechargeable batte Uwill be fully

discharged in about 3months if you do

not use your camcorder at all without the

AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack

attached. Use your camcorder after

charging the prednstalled rechargeable

battery.

However. even if the prednstalled

rechargeable battery is not charged, the

camcorder operation will not be affected as

long as you are not recording the date.

NProcedures

Connect )our camcoMer to a wall outlet

using the supplied AC Adaptor. and leave it

with the POWER switch set to OFF/CHG)

lk_rmore than 24 hours.

To change the battery of the Remote

Commander

(_) While pressing on the tab, inscl your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the batter,

case.

@ Place a new batter?.' wilb the + side facing

up.

@ Insert the battel3' case back into the Remote

Commander until it clicks.

Tab

WARNING

Battery may explode if ntistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

• When the lithiunl batteW beconles weak, the

operating distance of file Renlote Comnlander

may shorten, or tile tenlotc Connnander may

nol flmclkln properly. In this case. replace the

battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.

Use of another batlclT nlay present a risk of fire

or explosion.

m.

g

Continued_l_ 121

Maiate_a_c÷a_dprecau_ioas (Co_tim_÷d)

Toremovedustfrominsidethe

viewfinder 2Remove the finder lens block.

1 Remove the eyecup.

%

®

(_) Remove the 2 screws on the lower left

and right sides of Ihe finder lens block

using i screwdriver.

(&) Slide the finder lens block in the

direction of the arrow to remove it.

,qj Remove dust from the finder lens

block with a camera lens blower,

etc.

(_) Remove the 2 screws beneath and on

the right side of the finder using a

scr_..wdriver.

(_) Slide the eyecup in the dirvcfion of the

arrow to remove it.

• The finder lens block is a precision part.

You cannot disassemble it turther,

• Do nol louch the window or lens of the

finder lens block.

122

Specifications

A

HI, Remove dust from the inside area

where the finder lens block was

attached with a camera blower.

• You cannot disassemble your cat/lcorder

timber because it is a precision component.

5 Reassemble by following steps 1

to 4 in reverse.

NCaution

DO uot reulove :luy ()tiler screws. Remove

oul_ tile scre_xs that attach tile finder ]ells

block to tile eyecup.

System

VMeo reeording system (HDV)

2 rotary heads. Helical scanning system

Video reeording system (DV)

2rotary heads. Helical scanning system

Still inmge reeording system

Exif Ver. 2.2 *_

Audio recording system (HDV)

Rotary heads. MPEG- 1Audio Layer-2.

Quautization: 16bits (Fs 48 kHz.

stereo)

transfer rate: 384 kbps

Audio recording system (DV)

Rotary heads. PCM system

Quantizatiou: 12 bits/Fs 32 kHz. stereo

1. stereo 2), 16 bits/Fs 48 kHz. stereo)

Vide() signal

NTSC color. EIA standards

108(g60i specification

Usable eassette

Mini DV cassette with tile Min[]_v n/ark

printed

Tape speed (HDV)

Approx. 18.81 mm/s

Tape speed (DV)

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time (HDV)

60 rain (using a DVM60 cassette)

Recording/playback time (DV)

SP: 60 rain/using a DVM60 cassette)

LP: 90 rain (using a DVM60 cassette)

Fast forward/rewind time

Approx. 2 mill 40 s /using a DVM60

cassette and rechargeable battery pack)

Approx. 1 mill 45 s /using a DVM60

cassette and AC Adaptor)

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder/color)

m.

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g

Continued.._ 123

124

hnage device

5.9 mm/ 1/3 type) CMOS sensor

Gross: Approx. 2 103 000 pixels

Effective (movie, 4:3):

I 076 000 pixels

Effective/movie, 16:9):

I 434 000 pixels

Effective (still, 4:3):

I 991 000 pixels

Effective (still, 16:9):

1 493 000 pixels

I,ens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

10 x (Optical), 20 x. 80 x/Digital)

Focal length

f=5.1 - 51 mm (7132 ~ 2 I18 irr.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

IraCAMERA-TAPE *2:41.3 ~ 485 mm

(1 11116 - 19 I18 in.) (16:9), 50.5 - 594

mm (2 ~ 23 112in.) 14:3)

IraCAMERA-MEMORY: 37 ~ 370 mm

/1 1/2 - 14 5/8 ira.) (4:3), 40.4 _ 404

mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) 116:9)

FI.8 _ 2.9

Filter diameter: 30 mm/l 3/16 in.)

Color temperature

[AUTO], lONE PUSH], [INDOOR]

/3 200 K),

[OUTDOOR] 15 800 K)

Minilnum illumination

5 Ix/lux) (F 1.8)

0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)

*_Exif" is a file format for still images.

established by the JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association). Files in this

lbnnat carl have additional information

such as your camcordef s setting

information at the time of recording.

*2The lbcal length figures are actual

figures resulting from _i(le angle pixel

read-out.

Output connectors

Audio/Video output

10-pin connector

Video sign:d: I Vp-p, 75 f2 (ohms),

unbalanced

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 £2

(ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p. 75 £2

(ohms), unbalanced

Audio signal: 327 mV/at load

impedance 47 kf2/kilohms)), Output

impedance with less than 2.2 kf2

(kilohms)

COMPONENT OUT jack

Y: 1VDp, 75£2(ohms), unbalanced PB/

PI,:,(!_#(.'I<:+/- 350 mVp-p

HDMI OUT jack

TypeA (19-pin)

Input/Output connectors

LANC jack

Sterer) mini-minijack (0 2.5 ram)

USB jack

mini-B

_, HDV/DV ,jack

i.LINK Interface (IEEE 1394. 4-pin

connector S 100)

LCD screen

Pieture

6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)

Total dot lmlnber

21 I 2IX)(960 x 220)

General

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack)

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consunlption

During c:m/era recording using tile

viewfinder with nornml brightness:

HDV recording 4.1 W

DV recording 3.9 W

During camera recording using the

LCD with normal brightness:

HDV recording 4.4 W

DV recording 4.2 W

Operating temperature

0'C to +40 'C (32 °Fto 104 >F)

Storage temperature

-20 'C to +60 °C (-4 'F to + 140 'F)

Dimensions (approx.)

82x78x139mm

(3 1/4 × 3 1/8 x 5 1/2 ill.) (w/hN)

excluding tile proiecting parts

Mass (approx.)

500 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only

600 g (l lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP60

rechargeable battery pack and DVM60

cassette.

Supplied accessories

See page 14.

ACAdaptorAC-L200

Power requirements

AC I00 - 240 V. 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35- 0.18 A

Power consumption

18W

Output voltage

DC 8.4 V*

Operating temperature

0'C to +40 'C (32 <'Fto 104 'F)

Storage temperature

-20 'C to + 60 'C (_4 'F to + 140 >F)

Dimensions (approx.)

48x29x81 mm(l 15/16×13/16x

3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding tile

projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord

* See the label on tile AC Adaptor lot other

specifications.

Rechargeablebatterypack(NP-FP60)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capaeity

7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

31.8 x 33.3 x 45.0 mm

(I 5/16x 1 5/16x 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

80 g (2.9 oz)

Operating temperature

O'C to +40 'C (32 'F to 104 'F)

Type

Lithium ion

Design and specifications are subject to change

wilhotlt notice.

m.

g

Continued-_ 125

Ontrademarks

•"Handycam _and

r'3Vc.sxl_ _re

rcgistcrcd tradelnarks of Sony Corporation.

•"Memory Slck,'"_ ,' "Melnoly Slck

Duo," "MEMDRY9TIER0U0," "Memory Stick

PRO Duo," "MEMORYSTIEKPRO 0u0,"

"MagicGate," "rJL,_XG | CG_T E ."

"M*_gicGate Memo W Stick" and "MagicGate

Menlory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• "Inff_LITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• i,LINK and _ are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

M FI _ Digital

• _ _x_,,to is a tradelllark.

• Microsoft, Windows. and Windows Media are

trademarks or registered lrademarks of U.S.

Microsoft Corporalion ill the U,S. and odler

countries,

• Macintosh and Mac OS am trademzwks of Apple

Computer. lnc in the U.S, and other countries.

• HDV and the HDV logo am trademarks of Sony

Corporation and Victor Coral)any of Japan, Ltd.

• HDI_II,_,,,,_r_|, _,ndHigh-DeB,dti....

Mullilnedia lnlerlace are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing

lntcrl, LceLLC.

• Pcntium is a lrademark or rcgislered trademmk

of Intel Corporalion.

All other product names mentioned herein may be

the trademarks or registered trademarks of dleir

respective companies. Furthermorc, i_1 and "@"

arc not inenlJoned ill each case in lhJs illanual.

NotesontheLicense

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN

CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY

MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE

MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING

VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGE[)

MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED

WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE

PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT

PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS

AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L,L,C., 250

STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,

COLORADO 80206.

126

&h'ck Refere_Tce

Identifying parts and controls

Tile numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[] Power zoom lever (32)

[] PHOTO button (30)

[] POWER switch (19)

[] Viewfiuder (20)

[] Eyecup (122)

[] Viewfiuder lens adjustment lever (20)

[] Battery pack/battery terminal cover (15)

[] START/STOP button (30)

[] Active Interface Shoe _;_ (83)

[] ['- OPEN/EJECT lever (24)

[] CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-

MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps

(19)

[] CHG (charge) lamp (15)

[] RESET button (35)

[] ,_ (flash) button (33)

Continued_l_ 127

Ne_tif_i_# parts and co_tm_s {8o_tim_÷_}

[]

[] []

[]

[]

[]

[]

[] (!AM CTRL dial (33)

[] MANUAL button (33)

[] NIGHTSHOT switch (33)

[] Zoom buttons 132)

[] START/STOP button (30)

[] BACK LIGHT button (33)

[] DISP/BATT INFO button 134)

[] EASY button (26)

[] COMPONENT OUT jack (83)

[] A/V OUT jack (83)

[] DC IN jack (83)

[] LCD screen/touch panel 16, 21)

[] Speaker (35)

[] v_(USB) jack 183)

[] Access lamp (24, 114)

[] "Memory Stick Duo" slot (24)

128

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[] Flash

[] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7)

[] Microphone (35)

[] Camera recording lamp (35)

[] _,_ LANC jack (83)

[] _. HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (83)

[] HDMI OUT jack (83)

[] Remote sensor (35)

[] Cassette compartment lid (24)

[] Hooks for the Shoulder belt

[] BATT (battery release) lever (16)

[] (;rip belt (19)

[] Tripod receptacle (34)

N"

129

Index

Numeric

I ttSIIi/480i ............................. 67

12B IT .................................... 66

16BIT .................................... 66

480i ....................................... 67

A

AC Adaptor .......................... 15

Access lamp .......................... 25

Active lnlerlace Shoe ........... 83

Adjusling exposure lot back

light ................................. 33, 97

AE SHIFT ..................... 54, 102

ALL ERASE ......................... 59

AUDIO MIX ........................ 66

AUDIO MODE .................... 66

AUTO SHUTTER ................ 54

A.SHUT OFF

(Auto shut oil) ...................... 70

A/V connecting cable .....43, 74

A/V OUT jack ................ 43, 83

B

BACK LIGHT ................ 33, 97

BATT (battery relea+) lever

.............................................. 1(,

Battery

BATT INFO

(Battm T inli0 ................. 34

Battery pack .................. 15

Remaining battm T ......... 34

BEACH&SKI ....................... 52

BEEP .................................... 69

BLACK FADER .................. 61

BURN DVD ......................... 89

Button-type litlliutll battcry

............................................ 121

B&W .................................... 62

C

CALIBRATION ................ 120

CAM CTRL dial .................. 72

CAMERA COLOR .............. 54

CAMERA DATA ................ 69

CAMERA SET menu .......... 52

Casselte ........................ 24, 112

Insert/Eject .................... 24

Cassette colnpal_ tllelll .......... 24

Charging the baltery ............. 15

Batlery pack .................. 15

Pre-installed mchargeable

battery ......................... 121

Charging time ...................... 17

CHG (charge) lamp .............. 15

CINEMA EFECT

(Cinematic ellPct) ................ 62

Click to DVD ....................... 89

CLOCK SET ........................ 23

COLOR SLOW S

(Color Slow Shutler).... 56. 102

COMPONENT ..................... 67

COMPONENT OUT jack

....................................... 43.83

Componenl video cable ....... 43

Compression lbrmal ........... 114

Connect

Compuler ...................... 84

TV ................................. 42

VCR .............................. 74

CONV.LENS ....................... 57

D

DATA CODE ................ 23.68

Date _arch ........................... 41

DATE/TIME ............ 23, 36. 69

DC IN jack ........................... 15

DC plug ................................ 15

Delete pictures ..................... 80

DEMO MODE ............... 64.92

DIAL SET ............................ 57

DIGITAL ZOOM ........... 57, 98

DISP GUIDE

(Display guide) ..................... 21

DISP OUTPUT .................... 69

Display indicators ................. 36

DISP/BATT INFO button

........................................ 2(I, 34

Down convert flmction ......... 12

Dual Rec ............................... 32

Dubbing ................................ 74

DV Iormat ............................ 65

DV SET ................................ 66

D.EFFECT

(Digital eflPct) .............. 61, 1(13

E

EASY button ........................ 26

Easy Handycam .............. 26, 49

EDIT/PLAY menu ............... 64

END SEARCH ............... 39, 65

END SEARCH/Rec review

display switch butlon ............ 36

ERASE

ALL ERASE ................. 59

Piclures .......................... 80

EXPOSURE ................. 53, 1(}2

Eyecup ................................ 122

F

FADER ......................... 61, 103

FILE NO. (File number)....... 60

FINE ..................................... 58

Fireworks .............................. 52

Flash butlon .................... 33, 97

FLASH LEVEL .............. 55, 97

FLASH SET ......................... 55

FLASH (Flash motion) ......... 62

FOCUS ........................... 54, 97

130

Folder

NEW FOLDER ............. 60

PB FOLDER

(Playback folder) ........... 60

REC FOLDER

(Recording R_lder) ......... 60

FORMAT ...................... 60. 114

Frame-by-hame Playback .-.64

Full charge ............................ 16

6

Grip belt ................................ 19

GUIDEFRAME .................... 68

H

HD (high definition) image

quality ................................... 42

HDMI cable .......................... 43

HDMI OUT jack ............. 43.83

HDV lormat .......................... 65

HDV 1080i ...................... 12. 66

HDV/DV Inlerlace .......... 43.83

HISTOGRAM .............. 56. 103

Holding lhe camcorder, ........ 19

I

Icon .......See Display indicators

ID- 1 ....................................... 68

hnage delete bulton ............... 37

Image prolection ................... 81

Image quality

(QUALITY) .......................... 58

Image size

(lMAGE SIZE) ..................... 58

Index screen .......................... 31

Index screen display button

.............................................. 37

Indicalors .............................. 38

INDOOR ............................... 53

"lntoLlTHIUM" battery pack

............................................ 116

Inilialize (Reset) .................... 35

Insulalion sheet ..................... 40

Internal microl)hone ............. 35

INT.REC-STL

(Inlelval photo recording).... 63

i.LINK ................................ 117

i.LINK cable.......44, 77.87, 89

i.LINK CONV ................ 42, 68

J

Jack ....................................... 83

Jack cover ............................. 83

JPEG ................................... 114

k

Label ................................... 113

LANC jack ........................... 83

LANDSCAPE ...................... 52

LANGUAGE ....................... 70

LCD backlighl ................ 2(I, 94

LCD BL LEVEL

(LCD back lighl level) ......... 67

LCD BRIGHT ...................... 67

LCD COLOR ....................... 67

LCD PANEL ........................ 69

LCD panel ............................ 20

LCD BL LEVEL ........... 67

LCD BRIGHT ............... 67

LCD COLOR ................ 67

LCD screen .......................... 20

LCD/VF SET ....................... 67

Lens cover ...................... 19, 3(I

Lid ........................................ 24

LP (Long Play) ..................... 66

N

Macintosh ............................. 84

Main sound ........................... 67

Mainlenance ....................... 118

MANUAL billion ................. 72

MEMORY SET menu .......... 58

Memol T Stick ....................... 64

"Memory Slick". ................ 114

"Memol T Stick Duo", ........... 24

FORMAT ...................... 60

Insert/Ejecl .................... 24

Number of mcordable

pictures .......................... 58

Write-protecl tab ......... 114

Menloly Stick Duo adaplor

............................................ 115

"Memoly Stick Duo" slo1.....25

Menu ..................................... 48

CAMERA SET menu....52

EDIT/PLAY menu ........ 64

MEMORY SET menu...58

Menu items .................... 50

Personal Menu ......... 48, 71

PICT.APPLL menu .......61

STANDARD SET menu

....................................... (,5

TIMFULANGU. menu ...7()

Using tim menu ............. 48

MENU ROTATE .................. 69

Mirror mode .......................... 34

Moisture condensation ........ 119

MONOTONE ....................... 61

MOSAIC ............................... 63

MOSAIC FADER ................ 61

MULTI-SOUND .................. 67

N

NEG.ART ............................. 62

NEW FOLDER .................... 60 __.

g

NighlSllot .............................. 33

NIGHTSHOT swilch ............ 33 N"

NS LIGHT _'

(NightShol Light) ................. 56

NTSC .......................... 100. 111

Number of recordable pictures

.............................................. 5_

0

OLD MOVIE ........................ 62

ONE PUSH ........................... 53

Continued-_ 131

132

OPEN/EJECT lever. ............. 24

Operation confirmation beep

................................. See BEEP

OUTDOOR .......................... 53

P

PAL .................................... 111

PASTEL ............................... 63

PB FOLDER

(Playback lolder ) .................. 60

PB zoom ............................... 34

Personal Menu ................ 48, 71

Add ................................ 71

Arrange the order .......... 72

Cuslonlize ...................... 71

Delele ............................ 71

Reset .............................. 72

U_ ................................. 48

Personal Menu button ........... 36

PHOTO button ......... 27, 30, 40

PictBridge ............................. 81

PictBridge PRINT ................ g 1

Picture Search ....................... 31

PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture

Application menu) ................ 61

PICT,EFFECT

(Picture eft)c0 ...................... 62

Playback ............................... 31

Fralne ............................. 64

Reverse .......................... 64

Slow ............................... 64

Playing time .......................... 17

PORTRAIT (Sol) portrait) ...52

Power cord ............................ 15

POWER switch ..................... 19

Pro-installed rechargeable

battery ................................. 121

Prcvious/Nexl image button

.............................................. 37

Prinl ...................................... gl

Print mark ............................. 80

PROGRAM AE ............ 52, 101

P.MENU ... See Personal Menu

I1

QUALITY ............................ 58

QUICK REC ........................ 70

R

REC CTRL

(Recording comrol) .............. 78

REC FOLDER

(Recording R_lder) ................ 60

REC FORMAT .................... 66

REC LAMP

(Recording lamp) ................. 69

REC lamp

(Recording lamp) ................. 35

REC MODE

(Recording nlode) ................ 66

Rec review ........................... 39

Recording ............................. 30

Recording capacity' .............. 36

Recording lime ..................... 17

REDEYE REDUC ............... 55

REMAINING ....................... 69

Remaining batlel y ................ 36

Remole Commander ............ 40

REMOTE CTRL

(Remole conlrol) .................. 69

Remote sensor ...................... 35

RESET button ...................... 35

Reversal Playback ................ 64

S

S VIDEO cable .............. 45.74

S VIDEO.jack ................ 42. 74

SD (standard definilion) image

quality .................................. 42

Searching lkw the slarling point

............................................. 39

SellLdiagnosis display ........ 107

SELF-TIMER ...................... 56

SEPIA .................................. 62

Setting the date and linle...,., 23

SHARPNESS ............... 54, 102

Shoulder belt ........................ 34

SKINTONE .......................... 62

Skip Scan .............................. 31

SLIDE SHOW ...................... 61

Slow Playback ...................... 64

SLOW SHUTTR

(Slow shutler) ....................... 62

SMTH SLW REC ................. 63

SOLARIZE ........................... 62

SP (Standard Play) ............... 66

Speaker ................................. 35

Specifications ..................... 123

SPOT FOCUS .............. 54, 102

SPOT METER

(Flexible spol meter) .... 52, 1{}2

SPOTLIGHT ........................ 52

STANDARD ........................ 58

STANDARD SET menu ...... 65

START/STOP button..... 26, 30

STATUS CHECK ................ 68

STEADYSHOT .............. 57, 97

STEREO ............................... 67

STILL ................................... 62

Slill image

Image size ..................... 58

Quality ........................... 58

Still image lomml ....... 114

STILL SET ........................... 58

Sub sound ............................. 67

SUNSET&MOON ............... 52

SUPER NS

(Super NightShol) ................ 55

System rcquircmenls ............ 84

T

Tape counler ......................... 36

Tape playback select bullon

.............................................. 37

Tape ...................... See Casselle

TELE MACRO ............ 55, 102

Telepholo .............................. 32

Timecode.............................36

TIME/LANGU.menu...........70

Touch panel .......................... 21

Trademark ........................... 126

TRAIL .................................. 62

Transmitter ............................ 40

Tripod ................................... 34

TV ......................................... 42

TV color syslems ................ 111

TV TYPE .............................. 68

U

USB jack ............................... 83

USB SELECT ....................... 64

Using abroad ....................... 111

V

VAR.SPD PB

/Various speed playback) .....64

VCR HDV/DV ..................... 65

VF B.LIGHT

/Viewfinder brighmess) ........ 67

Video control buttons ........... 40

Video bead .......................... 119

Video operalion bullons ........ 37

Viewfinder ............................ 20

Brighmess ...................... 67

Viewfinder lens adjustment

level'. ..................................... 20

VOLUME ............................. 67

Volume ................................. 31

V-OUT/PANEL .................... 69

W

Wall outlet ............................ 15

Warning indicalors .............. 107

Warning messages .............. 1tIg

WB SHIFT

(While Balance ShiB) ........... 54

WHITE BAL.

(While balance) ............. 53. 102

WHITE FADER ................... 61

Wide angle ........................... 32

WIDE SELECT .................... 66

Windows .............................. 84

WORLD TIME .................... 70

Wrile-prolecl lab ........ 112, 114

Z

ZEBRA ................................. 56

Zero set memory .................. 40

ZERO SET MEMORY bulmn

.............................................. 40

Zoom .................................... 32

Zoom level-. .......................... 32

=O

u-,,

133