Sony Handycam Hdr Hc9 Users Manual
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Digital
HD Video Camera
Recorder
Getting
Operating
Started
Guide
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
HDR-HC9
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional
Information
Quick Reference
Spanish Quick Guide/
Gufa rdtpida en espaSol
vi_eo
HDV
1080i
© 2008 Sony Corporation
_
InfoLITHIU
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
To reduce fire or shock hazard,
not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
do
For yottr protection, please read these safety
instructions completely bel\_re operating
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe :ill warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating inslructions attd
adhere to them.
PowerSources
the user
to tile presence
uninsulated
of
"dangerous
w)ltage
_' withinis intended
the product's
This symbol
to alert
enclosure
thal may be of
sufficienl
constitute
shock
This
magnitude
to
a risk of electric
to persons.
synlbol
tile user
is intended
1o file presence
important
operating
maintenance
insn uctions
acconlpanying
to alert
of
and
(servicing)
in tile lileramre
tile appliance.
This sel sllould be operatcd only from tile lype of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of file type of electrical power
supplied to your honle, consult your dealer or
local power company. For lllose sets designed 1o
operale liom battel 3, power, or olher sourc:cs, rel_:r
to file operating instructions,
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord phlg (a phlg having one blade wider
than tile oilier),
This plug will fil into the power out]el only one
way. This is a salcly lbamre. If you are unable to
insert the phlg hilly into the outlel, try reversing
file plug. II the plug should still l_til to fit, colltact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not del_at the salEly purpo_ ol the polarized
phlg by forcing it in.
Overloading
Do
not
overload
wall
otltlets,
extension
cords
or
convenience receplacles beyond lheir capacity,
since Ibis can resuh in lire or eleclric silo&.
ObjectandLiquid Entry
Never push objects ol any kind inlo the set
lhrougl/openings
as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or sllorl otlt parts that could l'estlh
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill lk]ukl ol ally
kind on ll/e set.
Attachments
Do
not
rise
l/lantlfacturer,
attachlnenls
as they
llOt
may
leCOl/ll/lellded
cause
hazards.
by
the
Cleaning
Unplug tile set lroln the wall omlet belore
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened
with water lbr cleaning the exterior ol tile set.
long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall
outlet and disconnect tile antenna or cable systeln.
This will prevent damage to file set due to
lighming and power-line surges.
DamageRequiringService
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line opcraled _ls near \rater
lbr example, near a bathlub, washbowl, kitchen
sink. or laundry tub. in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool. etc.
Power-CordProtection
Route tile power cord so thai it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to tile
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits lioln the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place tile set on an unstable cart. stand.
tripod, bracket, or table. Tile set may lall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to tile set. Use only a carl. stand, tripod.
bracket, or table recommended by the
illanulucturcr.
Unplug tile set |roln tile wall outlet and relcr
servicing to qualified service personnel under tile
lbllowing conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged or
fi'ayed.
If liquid llas been spilled or objects bye
into tile set.
l_dlen
If tile set has been exposed to rain or water.
If tile _t has been subject to cxccssive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
If file sel does not operate normally when
lollowing tile operating inslructions. Adjust
only fllose controls that arc specified in lhe
operating instruclions, hnproper adjustment of
othm controls may rcsu]l in damage and will
often require exlensive work by a qualified
techniciml to restore tile set to normal operation.
When lhe sel exhibits a dislinct cllange in
per%rmance
this indicz,les a need %r service.
Ventilation
Servicing
Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet arc provided
lbr necessary velltilation. To ensure reliable
operalion of tile set, and lo protect il fl'oln
overheating, flmse slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Do not ilttenlpt
to service tile set yourself us
opening or rcnlovhlg
covers
may
expose
you
dangerous voltage or other lla/ilrds.
Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or
olhcr
inalerials,
Never block file slots and openings by placing
tile set on a bed, sol_. rug, or other similar
surlace.
Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
vcntilatkm is provided.
Do not place tile set near or over a radiator or
heal register, or whm'c it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Lightning
For added protection lor this set during _Llightning
storm, or when it is lell unattcnded and unused lor
IO
Rel_:r all selMcing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement
parts
Wllen replacement parts m'e required, be sure tile
service technician has used rcpl_Lcelnent pmts
specified by tile nlmmlacmrcr that have tile same
characteristics _Lstile original pro'Is.
Unauthorized substimtkms may rcsu]l in fire,
electric shock, or other hazaMs.
Safety Check
Upon con_pletion of rely ser_ ice or repairs to tile
set. ask tile selvice techniciml to l_erlolm routine
safi:ty checks (as specified by tile manuh,cturcr)
to detcmline that file set is ill sale operating
condilkm.
Readthis first
Owner'sRecord
Be%re operating the unit, please read this
tnanual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Tile model
botlom.
and scrial
Record
provkled
below.
you call your
Model
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Serial
numbers
the serial
arc localed
number
Reh_r to these
Sony
dealcr
on tile
in lhe space
numbers
regarding
whenever
this product.
No. HDR-HC9
Nit.
Model
Serial
No. ACNit.
Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise,
or injury may result.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer htformation Center 1-800222-SONY (7669).
The tmmber below is for the FCC related
matters only.
fire
RegulatoryInformation
Declaration
RECYCLING
LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES
Trade
Liflfimn-lon
Responsible
goll
can
batteries
help
ellvirollli/ent
pre_rve
oiir
by relllrning
used rechargeable
collection
nearesl
For
are rccyclable.
and recycling
Model
to the
Party:
you.
Sony
Electronics
Via Espfillo,
nunlber:
This device
Rules.
more inlormatkm
Inc.
San Diego,
CA
858-942-2230
complies
wilh
Part
15 of file FCC
regarding
recycling
of rechargeable
800-822-
8837,
batteries,
or visit
call toll lre_
hUp://www.rbrc.org/
1-
Operation
conditions:
(l)
Caution:
Lithiun>lon
Nit.: HDR-HC9
Telephone
location
of Conformity
SONY
Address:
16530
92127
U.S.A.
your
batteries
Name:
Do not handle
batteries.
damaged
or leaking
This
is subject
device
may
to the lhllowing
not cause
harmflfl
interlcrcnce,
and (2) this device
intcrlcrcnce
received,
that nlay
cau_
nmst
including
undesired
lwo
accepl
any
interlcrcnce
operation.
Batterypack
This
device
complies
Rules. Operation
conditions:
(1) This
device
interlcrcnce,
intcrlcrence
may
callse
with
is subject
may
Part
received,
ilndesired
15 ol tile FCC
to the lbllowing
not cause
and (2) this device
including
lwo
harmflfl
musl
accepl
inlerlcrcnce
any
HDR-HC9
is to be used with
AC-L2OO/L211OB.
complies with
AC Adaptor
Model
CAUTION
thai
YOll arc catllioned
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus
Canadian ICES-003.
Notes
thai ally changes
modifications
not expressly
manual
void your
could
equipnlenL
or
approved
aulhorily
in this
1o opelale
this
Note
This
ii+i!i
equiplncnt
has been
comply
with
device,
pursuant
These
the lilnits
limits
against
installation.
uses, and can
if not installed
to provide
barmlul
equipment
there
harmful
rcccption,
by mining
"Operating Guide" (This m:mu:d)
generates.
"First Step Guide" for using your
camcorder while connected to a computer
interlcrcllcg!
is no guarantee
or television
determined
in a
cnergy and.
with the
to
that interlclvncc
will not occur in a particular
installation.
equipmem
does cause tlarmflll
interlcrcncc
radio
kindsof manuals
reasonable
radiate radio liequency
and used in accordance
instructions,
may cause
radio colntllunications.
Your camcorderis suppliedwith two
Rules.
interlcrcncc
This
to
B digital
15 of the FCC
are designed
residential
and lkmnd
lor a Class
to Part
protection
However.
tested
which
If this
to
can be
the equipment
off
and on.
tile user is encouraged
to tl T to correct the
imerlcrence
by one or more of file lollowing
(stored
on
tile supplied
CD-ROM)
Type of cassetteyoucan use in your
camcorder
You cml use mini DV cassettes;marked
with MilkY. Your camcorder is not
compatible with tile Cassette Memory
function (p. 911.
measures:
Rcoriem
or relocate
the receiving
lncrcase
tile separation
lind receiver.
between
Types of "Memory
antenna.
the equipment
ConlleCt the equipnlcllt
into iln outlet Oil a
circuit dill;xrcnt
b+onl that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consuh
the dealer
technician
Tile supplied
equipment
digital
or all experienced
radio/TV
li_r help.
interlace
ill ordcr
device
cable
to conlply
pursuant
must
be used with the
with
to Subpart
file limits
B of Part
lbr a
Forthe State of California, USA only
Material
- speci+d
lmndling
You can/ise "Menlory Stick" that have tile
logo shown below (p. 92).
MemarYStick Dull ("Memory Stick Duo")
MemnrYSTleKPRDDun ("Memou Stick
PRO Duo")
Mem0rYSticl{
PRn-HI3Duo("Mere ory Stick
PRO-HG Duo")
15 of
FCC Rules.
Pcl'chlol'ate
apply, See
Stick" you can use
in your camcorder
"Memory Stick Duo"
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
may
www.dtsc.ca._ov/hazardouswastc/perchlorate
Pcrctllorate
perchlorate.
Matcrial:
Lithium
battery
contains
"Memory Stick"
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except "Memory Stick Duo."
• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used
only with "Memory Stick PRO"
compatible equipment.
Continued._
5
Read this first (Co,timber)
• Do not attach a label or the like oil a
"Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor.
When usinga "Memory Stick Duo"
with "Memory Stick" compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo"
into tile Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
black points and/or bright points (white.
red. blue. or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfiuder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
MemoryStick DuoAdaptor
point
Using the camcorder
• Do m_t hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder
LCD panel
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See "On using your camcorder" (p. 96).
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with communicatkm
cables, be sure to insert the connector plug
in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result
in a malflmction of your camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder,and
lens
A nleuu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
•
_White,
red, blue
or green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight %r long
periods of time 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.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen disph.ys in each local
language are used lkw illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 17).
Onrecording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording fimction to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings catmot 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
country/region. To view your recordings
oilaTV,youneed
anNTSC
system-based
TV.
•Television
programs,
fihns,
video
tapes,
and
other
materials
may
becopyrighted.
l Jnauthorized
recording
ofsuch
materials
may
becontrary
tothecopyright
laws.
OnplayingbackHDVtapesonother
devices
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the
HDV format on DV format vide() cameras
or on mini DV players (The screen appears
blue).
Check the contents of tapes by playing
them back on this camcorder prior to
playing them back on other devices.
Aboutthis manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
Aboutthe Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens. which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss. in Germany, and Sony
Corporation. and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also. the lens for your
camcorder is T*-coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function
The mHnber value indicates the amount of
light from a subject coming into the lens.
Table of Contents
Note on the icons used in this manual
HDV1080i
Fo_,_,,r_s
_,,_i]_b]o
tor th_HDVformalonly
DVFeatures
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
........ 2
Read this first .................................
4
Notes on use .................................. 5
Trying out the HDV format!
.......... 10
Viewing video recorded in the HDV
format! ........................................
11
Step 1: Checking supplied items
....................................................
12
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
....................................................
13
available for the DV fol_m;llonly
Playback .......................................
28
Using PB zoom ............................ 30
Using the guide functions (USAGE
GUIDE) .......................................
31
Searching for the starting point .... 32
Searching for the last scene of the
most recent recording (END
SEARCH) .................................. 32
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
................................................... 32
Searching quickly for a desired
scene (Zero set memory) .......... 32
Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search) ........... 33
Playing the picture on a TV .......... 34
Selecting the appropriate
connection method (CNNECT
GUIDE) ...................................... 34
Connecting to a high definition TV
...................................................
Step 3: Turning the power on and
setting the date and time ............ 16
Step 4: Making setting adjustments
before recording .........................
35
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
................................................... 36
18
Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory
Stick Duo". ..................................
19
Using the menu items .......... 39
Menu items ...................................
{_ CAMERA
SET menu
40
.............. 42
Settings to adjust your camcorder to
the recording conditions
Easy Recording/Playback
(Easy Handycam)
.......................
MEMORY
21
Recording .....................................
23
Zooming ...................................... 25
Recording high quality still images
during tape recording (Dual Rec)
................................................... 25
Controlling the image settings
manually with the CAM CTRL dial
................................................... 26
Using the flash ............................ 26
Recording in dark places
(NightShot) ................................ 27
Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects .................................... 27
Recording in mirror mode ........... 27
SET menu ............. 49
Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo"
_:
PICT.APPLI.
_9
Special effects on pictures or
additional functions on recording/
playback
EDIT/PLAY menu ................. ,55
menu ................
52
Settings for editing or playing back in
various modes
STANDARD SET menu ........ 56
Settings while recording on a tape or
other basic settings
_
TIME/LANGU.
Customizing
menu
Personal
............. 62
Menu
........ 62
Dubbing
toVCRorDVD/HDD
Identifying parts and controls ...... 103
recorders
.....................................
64 Indicators displayed during reco_ing/
Recording
pictures
fromaVCR,
etc.
playback ....................................
107
.....................................................
67 Index ...........................................
111
Dubbing
pictures
fromatapetoa
"Memory
StickDuo"....................
69
Deleting
recorded
pictures
fromthe
"Memory
StickDuo"....................
69
Marking
images
onthe"Memory
Stick
Duo"
withspecific
information
(Print
mark/Image
protection)
...............
70
Printing
recorded
images
(PictBridge
compliant
printer)
........................
71
J
What you can do with Windows
computer .....................................
73
Installing the "First Step Guide" and
software ......................................
75
Viewing
"First Step Guide".
Using a Macintosh
Troubleshooting
Warning
........... 77
computer
........ 77
............................
indicators
.....................................................
Using
your
Maintenance
Usable
About
About
pack
About
About
87
camcorder
and
abroad
...... 90
precautions
...... 91
cassette tapes ................
the "Memory Stick" ...........
the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery
..........................................
i.LINK ................................
x.v.Color
...........................
On using your camcorder
Specifications
78
and messages
91
92
93
95
96
........... 96
...............................
99
E_joyi_g pi_t_ms _i_h hfgh deffn#io_ q_ml#y
Tryingout the HDVformat!
High image quality
Being HDV
images.
10
form_t
cOnll_li_mt, your
camcorder
is remedy to shoot
cryst_d clear, high-definition
Viewingvideo recordedin the HDVformat!
=
=_
11
Ge_th_gSt_Hed
Step 1: Checkingsupplieditems
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor
(1) (p. 13)
Power cord (Mains
USB cable
(1) (p. 71)
Rechargeable
(p. 13, 93)
battery
Remote
(1)
lead) (1) (p. 13)
Lens hood (1)(p.
Wireless
(p. 106)
pack NP-FH60
Commander
105)
(1)
Remove the lens hood when you use the
flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot,
or its
shadow will appear in the picture.
A buuon-lype
lilhiun_ balrcJT is already installed.
AN connecting
cable
(1) (p. 34, 64)
CD-ROM
Software"
Operating
Component
i.LINK cable
12
video
cable (1) (p. 34)
(1) (p. 34, 64, 67, 75)
"Handycam
(1) (p. 75)
Application
Guide (This manual)
(1)
Step 2: Chargingthe batterypack
2
POWER
switch
_
._) _/c4a
m
_+=
_
_/CHG
Battery pack
g+
DC plug
[ :
4
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (H series) (p, 93) after
attaching it to your camcorder,
4 Connect
pack
cannot
olhor
am_ch
[hall
[he
any ' lnI_LITHIUM"
H
SCl']es
to your
the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
O Notes
• You
+ _ ] (charge)
lamp
The _,/CHG (ch_wge) hunp lights up and
charging starts. The $/CHG (charge)
lamp turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
battery
Cal]lCol'del'.
4
/
Attach the battery pack to your
camcorder.
O
Attach the baltery pack by sliding il in
tile direction of the arrow until it clicks.
Notes
• Disconnect
.i.ck
the AC Adaptor
holding
both
h'om d_e [)1+"IN
the cmncorder
and the Dr"
plug,
2
Slide the POWERswitch to OFF
(CHG) (the default setting).
"_° Tips
• gotl
power
can
operale
source
as shown
your
such
cat/lcorder
COlllleCl_d
as a wall outlet
(wall
in the illustration.
The
battery
to _1
socket)
pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
O 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.
Continued._
13
Step2: ghaNic_ the battery park/Cecticued}
To remove the battery pack
Remaining ballery (al)prox.)
Slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CH(;).
Slide tile BATT (battery release) lever and
remove tile battery pack.
BATTERY
BATF_RY
RE C T I ME
LOB
Ivl
--I
INFO
GHARGE
LEVEL
--
]
!
AVAILABLE
SC_EEN
60
WFIND R
rain
6S m_l
Recording capacily (approx.)
You can check Ihe remaining ballery charge
on the LCD screen.
Sulficienl power remaining
_[[Z7
Batler'v
low
playback
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge tile battery 'oelk_restoring it
for an extended period (p. 941.
To checkthe remaining battery
(BatteryInfo)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
BATT INFO
DISPLAY/
]
Alter a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the batte U
inlk_rmation lk_rup to 20 seconds by
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again
while the information is displayed.
recording/
slop
soon.
Replace Ihe ballery wilh a
fully charged one, or charge
the battery.
Charging
time
Approximate lime (rain.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
NP-FHSO
135
NP-FH6D (supplied)
135
NP-FH7D
17D
N P-FH 1DD
39D
Recording
time
Approximate lime (luin.) a', ailable when
you use a ltdly charged battery pack.
Recording
Format
NP-FH50
14
will
HDV DV
HDV
DV
7(}
70
4(}
4(}
7D
75
4D
40
75
8D
4D
45
• Tile ,_/CHG/charge)
lamp flashes during
charging, or Baucry lnlb (p. 14) will not be
correctly displayed under the lollowing
conditions.
Recording
Format
HDV
NP-FH60
/supplied)
NP-FH70
NP-FHI00
* Typical
rccording
you repeat
power
O
time
recording
on/oB
DV
HDV
DV
90
95
50
50
95
I00
50
55
100
105
->->
->->
150
155
80
85
155
165
85
90
160
170
85
90
345
365
185
195
365
385
195
21(1
375
395
205
215
shows
the time
when
start/stop,
turning
the
and zoonling+
Notes
• All times measured under tile lollow-ing
conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When tile LCD backlight turns olli
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while
the LCD panel is closed,
Playingtime
Approximate
time (rain.) ax ailable when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Recorded
Format
HDV
NP-FH50
105
115
120
130
140
150
160
170
NP-FH70
230
245
255
280
NP-FHI00
525
565
59(}
635
NP-FH60
DV
HDV
DV
/supplied)
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
Tile battery pack is
WOIll-out
(l_)l +Battery
Inlo
• Theonly).
power w'ill not be supplied irmn tile battely
as long as tile AC Adaptor is connected to tile
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when tile
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected honl
the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When attaching an optional vkleo light, it is
recommended that you use all NP-FH70 or NPFH 1(X) battery pack.
,=
_'
=="
On the charging/recording/playback
time
• Tinles measured with tile camcoMer at 25 °C
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C 150 °F to 86 OF) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shortcr
when
yo/i
use
yo/ir
c_lnlcorder
ill
low
tetnpcralures+
• The recording and playback time will be shormr
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder,
On the AC Adaptor
• Use tile nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor liom the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any mallhnction occurs while
using your camcorder+
• Do not u_ the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and lurnimre.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
ot_iects. This may cause a nlallhnction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off; AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to tile wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor,
* When the LCD backlight turns on,
On the battery
pack
• Belorc changing tile battel T pack. slide the
POWER switch to OFF/CHG).
15
Step 3: Turningthe
poweron and setting
the date andtime
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date attd time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you ttlrll on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
d
3
Move to [M] (month)
with [_E3,
then set with I_/l_.
4 Move to [D] (day) with
[_E_,then
set with I_/l_
and repeat for the
hour and minute.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
5
Make sure the date and time
settings are correct, then touch
rb_].
Touch the button on
the LCD screen.
The clock
POWER_switch
starts.
1
To turn offthe power
Slide the POWER switch tOOFF (CHG).
4
/
While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn on
the respective
lamp.
CAMERA-TAPE:
To record on a tape.
CAMERA-MEMORY:
To record on a
"Memory Stick Duo."
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
+200AM
2 Set
You can set the desired dale and lime by
touching Ig_gffOI--+ _/[_]
--+ [CLOCK
SET] (p. 39).
0
Notes
• Ilyou do not u_ your c_,mcorder lor about 3
months, the buih-in rcchargeable battel 3, gets
discharged and the dale and lime setlings may
be cleared liom the mmnory. In that case,
charge tile rcchargeable bal*ery and then set the
dale and lime again (p. 99).
• At the time of purcha_, lhe power is _t 1o turn
oll aulomatically if you leave your camcorder
without any operation attempted lot
approximately 5 minules, to save baltery power
([A.SHUT OFF I, p. 61).
"_° Tips
[Y] (year)
with
1_7/[_.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
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To reset the date andtime
• The date and time are not displayed while
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the tape, and can be displayed during
playback (s_ page 60 for [DATA CODEI
/During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
only [DATE/TIMEI/).
• The lens cover opens automatically
when
POWER
switch
is set to CAMERA-TAPE
tile
or
CAMERA-MEMORY+
• If the buttons
correctly,
on the touch
adjust
(CALIBRATION)
the touch
panel
do not work
panel
(p+ 98)+
m
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in :, specified l:mguage.
Touch _
-...* IMENU] -...* <_ (TIME/
LANGU.) -...* ILANGUAGE], then select
the desired langu:Jge.
g.
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Step4: Making setting adjustmentsbefore
recording
¸:I
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder/@),
then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play/@/.
DISPLAY/BATT INFO
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
180 degrees
(max.)
@
@
9(1 degrees
( III{IX
90 degrees
camcorder
to Ihe
lens
adjustment
lever
Move it until the
d
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
picture
is clear.
the battery last longer
Press :rod hohl DISPLAY/BATT INFO for
a few seconds until "g-do_F
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 DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until _E"d_disappears.
0
Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD pmlcl
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
"_° Tips
• [t you rotate tile LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the
LCD screen ti_cing ()tit. This is convenienl
during playback operalions.
• See [LCD/VF SETI - [LCD BRIGHTI/PMiusl tile brightness of tile LCD screen.
58) to
• Press DISPLAY/BATT
INFO to loggle lhe
screen illdicalors (Stlch as Batlery [IIIL)) O11 or
oil.
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"_i° Tips
• You can adjust the brighmess ot tile viewfinder
backlighl by selecting [LCD/VF SETI - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 58).
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder
correctly.
Step 5: Insertinga tape or a "Memory Stick
DUO"
3
You can use mnn DV
(p. 91 ).
O
Mn
|_
Close the lid.
cassenes enly
To eject the cassette
Notes
• The recordable time varies depending on 1_
REC MODEl (p. 571. DV
1 Slide
and hold the _-" OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
_-- OPEN/EJECT lever
Open the lid lollowing the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
O
Notes
m
g
• Do not force the cassette compartment
closed by pressing the portion marked
{Do NOT PUSH_ while it is sliding in. It
may cause a malfunction.
You can use "Memory Stick" that have the
logo shown below (p. 92).
MEMDR¥
5TI[K DUO("Memory Stick Duo")
Lid
Tile cassette c()mpartmenl automatically
colnes
OUt and
MEMORY
5TI[KPR8 BUD("Memory Stick
PRO Duo")
Mg_IDr_YSTI[I{PRO-HfBu0
("Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo")
up.
opens
"_" Tips
," Insert a cassette with its window
facing
outwards, then press
Pllsh the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
Cassette
_,,
Window
compart
• The number and time ot recordable pictures
varydepending on lhe inlage quality or file
image size. Fordetails, see page 49.
1 Open the
2 Insert
LCD panel.
the "Memory
Stick Duo"
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in
the right direction until it clicks.
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
Continued._
19
Step 5: leserticg a tape or a °°Nemer_Stick 8[_#" (gecticced}
Access lamp
To eject a "Memory Stick Duo"
Lightly
once.
(J
push tile "Memor_
Stick
Duo"
in
Notes
• When the _lCl2_2gs
lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcordcr, turn the power oil
Kiect the "Memory Slick Duo." or remove the
haltel T pack. Othm-wise. image data may he
damaged.
• If you l_)rcc the 'Menlol T Slick Duo" into the
slol in the wrong direction, the "Memol T Slick
Duo." lhe Memory Slick Duo slot. or image dala
may be damaged.
• When inserting or ciecting the 'Memory Stick
Duo, '' be carcflll that the "Mcmory Slick Duo"
does not pop (111[and drop.
2O
T_e_o_dmg/Playba&
EasyRecording/Playback(EasyHandycam)
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally
atliusted, which frees you from detailed at]iustments. The screen font size increases for easy
viewing.
OFF (CHG), slkle it while
pressing the green bulton.
:a
Q
"1o
1 Slidethe
switch []
POWER
to turn on
the CAMERA-TAPE
1 Slide the
, ,_
"@_
,_
lamp.
2
3
MEMORY lamp.
2 Press
Press EASY [_.
EASY
POWER
switch [] to turn on
the CAMERA-
_
appears on the screen
Press START/STOP
[]
or []
to
3
EASY [_.
EASY
_
@,
[_.
appears on the screen
Press PHOTO []
to record.*
start recording.
' '
NN
[STBY] ---+ [RE(;]
To stop recording, press []
again.
* Still images are recorded
or []
Flashing ---+ Lit
Press md hold lightly
Press fully to record.
to a¢liusl Ihe l_)ctls.
in [FINE] qualily on a "Memoly
Slick Duo?'
Continued._
21
Eas_ReceNNg/Na_back {Eas_Hand,cam} {ge_ti_ued}
Slide the POWER switch [] to turn on the PLAY/EDIT
on the touch panel [] as follows.
Movies
Touch [_ to rewind,
then touch _
to start
playback.
O Stop
Q Play_ause toggles
Rewind/Fast R)rward
lamp. Touch the buttons
Still images
Touch _
--* 1_7/
[_ to select a picture.
GUIDE
(p. 31)
Tape playback
Previous/Next
Delete
(p. 69)
• To cancel EasyHandycam
operation
Press EASY []
again. _
disappears from the screen.
• Adjustable menu settings during EasyHandycam
operation
Touch [MENU] to display :Jc[iustable menu settings. See page 39 for details on settings.
• Almost all the settings return to their delault settings automatically (p. 40).
• [V2MEff0]
is not displayed during Easy Handycamoperation,
• Cancel Easy Handycam operalion if you wahl to add any el]i:cls or _ltings 1o the images.
• Unavailable buttons during EasyHandycam
During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons/dial are unavailable. [Invalid
during Easy Handycam operation] may appear if operations not available during Easy
Handycam are attempted.
• [] (back ligla) button/P- 27)
•Prcssing and holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 18)
• CAM CTRL dial (p. 26)
• MANUAL butlon (p. 26)
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Recording
Lens cover
Opens in accordance
whh the
setting of Ihe POWER swilch.
--
PHOTO
POWER switch
START/STOP []
Movies
are recorded
()it a lape.
"O
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly
to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
If Ihe POWERpressing
swilChgreeniS
set to OFF (CHG),
while
the
bulton.
slide it
%_S _ ,_)z_
Press START/STOP
START/_
STOP _,_,y
_'_n
[]
(or [_).
/7
J_"°n°°
_
_n
[STBY]
To stop recording, press START/STOP
n_,_
_°,°n°°
_UlJ_
[REC]
[]
(or [_) again.
"_" Tips
• The pictures are recorded in file HDV lbrmat in the delault setting
(p. 57).
T0 record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
See page 25 for details.
Continued._
23
Still images
are recorded
on the "Memory
Stick Duo."
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly
to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.
lfthe POWER
while pressing
switch is sel Io OFF (CHG),
Ihe green button.
slide il
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it
fully to record.
.....
A shutter
sound
Flashing
,*.Lights up
is heard.
When
.....
JJJJJJJJ
disal_pears,
the image
has been
To checkthe latest recordingon a "Memory Stick Duo"
Touch
C_7.
To delete
the picture,
touch
_
_
[YES].
"_" Tips
• See page 49 tot the inl_ge qu_dity_ im_ge six,: mid the nunlber ot recor&Jb]e pictmcs.
24
recorded.
You can magttil3, images to 10 times the
original size with tile power z(mm lever or
the zoom bttttcms on the LCD paneh
Power zoom lever
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
You can record high qttality still images on
the "Memory Stick Dtto" during tape
recording.
(_) Slide the POWER switch to turn on the
CAMERA-TAPE
lamp, then press
START/STOP
to start tape recording.
@ Press PHOTO
"10
fillly.
For each separate time tape recording,
3 still images can be recorded.
_!DO_|
up to
] Orange color
boxes indicate
the number of
I recorded
Close
view:
images. When
recording is
finished, the
color changes
to orange.
(Telephoto)
Move tile power z(mm lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it fttrther for a faster
zoom.
O
• Be
Notes
sure
lo keep
your
ling_'r
on
lhe
power
ZOOll/
lever. II you mine your linger oil the power
zoom
lever, tile operalion
sound
of tile power
zoonl lever may also be recorded.
• You cannol cllange the zoom speed witll lhe
zoom bumms on lhe LCD panel.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while mainlaining sharp
locus is about 1 cm/aboul 13/32 in.) lor wide
angle and abou180 cm (about 2 5/8 lccl) lot
telel)lloto,
"_° Tips
• You can _1 [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 48) if you
want m zoonl [o a levd greater than l0 x.
@ Press START/STOP to stop tape recording.
Stored still images appear one by one, and
the images are stored onto the "Memory
Stick Duo." When [111111[
disappears, the
image has been recorded.
0
Notes
• Do not cject tile 'iVlenlol3, Slick Du(f' belorc
tape recording is lJnished and tile slill images
arc slv_redon lhe "Memory Stick Duo."
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
"_° Tips
• During the slandby mode, slill images will be
stored in lbe same way as when lhe POWER
swilch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
You can
use lhe flash.
Continued._
25
• When tile POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE, still inlages will be recorded at image
size 4.6M in the HDV lormat. 3.4M (4:3) or
4.6M (16:9) in the DV lornlat.
@ Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a
menu item te be assigned.
@ Press the MANUAL button+
It is usel'ul to assign a lhequently used metro
item to tile (!AM CTRL dial.
The following is an example of the
procedure when the [FOCUSI setting is
assigned (tile default setting).
0
Notes
• Tile Illelltl itcl/l setting _lillle belore will be
retained even if you scl other menu itenl settings
alter flint. If [EXPOSUREI is sct al_cr [AE
SHIFT] is set manually. [EXPOSUREI will
override [AE SHIFT].
• If you select [RESET] in step @, all the settings
set manually return to file delauh _lling.
"_° Tips
• During ph6,back, you cml adjust tile volume
using file CAM CTRL dial.
• You can also assign menu itcms using [DIAL
SET] (p+ 49)+
CAM CTRL dial
(_) Press the MANUAL butten to activate the
manual a([justment
mode.
The setting mode switches between
automatic and manual every time you press
the MAN UAL button.
@Retate the CAM CTRL dial to a([just the
fecus manually.
Menu items that can he assigned
IFO_-'USI (p. 45)
[EXPOSURE] (p. 43)
[SHUTFR SPEED] lP. 44)
[AE SHIFT] lP. 451
[WB SHIFT I (p. 45)
Flash
button
To assignthe menu items to the CAM
CTRLdial
(_) Press and held the MANUAL
several secends+
button fer
The [DIAL SET] screen appears.
Press tile § (flash) button repeatedly
to
select an appropriate
setting.
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically
flashes when therc is insullJcient ambicnt
ligta.
._ (Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of file surrounding briglaness.
26
@(No
flash):
Records
without
flash.
• Adjust tile locus manually ([FOCUS]. p. 45)
when il is hard 1o locus automalically.
• Do not use these lhnclions in brighl places. This
may
cause a nlall/lllctioll.
Notes
• Remove tile lens hood when you use tile flash,
or ils shadow will appear in the piclure.
• Tile rccolnmcnded distance to tile subject whcn
using the buill-in flash is (1.31o 2.5 m (1 to 8
l;:et).
• Rcnlove any dust l_'om tile surl_cc of tile flash
lamp belore using it. Flash ellPct may be
impaired if heat discoloralion or dust obscures
the lamp.
• The _/CHG (charge) lamp flickers when
charging the flash, and remains lit when lhe
flash charge is ready. (In [STBYI of the
CAMERA-TAPE mode. il takes a while to flllly
charge the flash.)
• You cannot use lhe flash during tape rccording.
• If you use the flash in brighl places such as
when shooting a backlil suhject, lhe flash may
not be ellcctive.
"_° Tips
• You can chzmge tile hrightness of tile flash by
selling [FLASH LEVEL J, or you can prevela
the redeye by _tting [REDEYE REDUCI, in
[FLASH SET] (p. 46).
"_° Tips
• To recoM an image hrighter, use Super
NiglaShol flmction lP. 47). To record an image
morc li,illlful m the original colors, use Color
Slow Shutter flmction (p. 47).
[]
"10
To adjttst the exposure for backlit SU'diects,
press [] (back light) to display []. To
cancel the backlight function, press []
(back light) again.
Infrared port
Set the NIGHTSHOT
and ["NIGHTSHOT"]
0
switch to ON ({_
appear).
Notes
• Tile NightShol and Super NightShot lunctions
use inl_ared lighl. Thercl_nc. do not co_er tile
inlrared port with your lingers or other objecls
and remove the conversion lens (optional) and
the lens hood.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (0), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (@).
"_° Tips
• A mirror-image of the suhjecl appem's on the
LCD screen, hut lhe picture will be normal
when recorded.
27
Playback
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
If the POWER
while pressing
Touch _
playback.
s_itch
is set to OFF (CHG),
slide it
the green button.
to rewind to the desired scene, then touch _
Toggles
Play or Pause
to start
as you touch*
I
60min
,_
HDVI080i
O:OO:OO:OO
1
/
_ornmP_l
Rewind_ast
forward
Stop**
* Playback
aulomatically
stops if pau_ is engaged
**F gMOffq]
is displayed inslead of_
a tape is not being played.
lor more than 3 minutes.
when a 'Memory
Slick Duo" with recorded images is inserled and
Toadjustthesoundvolume
Rotate
the CAM
CTRL
dial to a(ljust
manuall3 (p.
the volume
26).
"_" Tips
• You can also adjust the _olunle fl'onl tim menu (p. 58).
To search for a scene duringplayback
Touch and hold _/[_
forwarding
or rewinding
during playback
(Picture
the tape (Skip Scan).
Search),
"_" Tips
• You can play, back in various modes ([[_']VAR.SPD
28
PB], p. 55).
or [_/_
while fast
Touch I_.
The most recenlly
recoMed
image
is displayed.
L_tM
Switches
the
playback
media
Previous/Next
* _
is displayed
Go Io the index screen display
=.
on tile tape playback screen.
"O
To displaypictureson a "MemoryStick Duo"on theIndexscreen
Touch
[_.
Touch
Previous/Next
The picture
To view
I_]/1_],
one of the pictures
to back to the single
display
mode.
6 pictures
displayed
belk)re switching
to the index screen
pictures in other folders, touch _
then touch _
(p. 51 ).
-...+ _
-...+ [PB FOLDER
], select
a folder
with
Continued._
29
i
You can magnify images from about 1. I to
5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still
images) the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom
buttons on the LCD paueh
(!) Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
(_) Magnil3_ the picture with T (Telephoto).
@ Tuuch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
(_) Adjust the magnificatiun
angle)IT/Telephuto).
Tu cancel, touch [END].
all
with W (Wide
Usingthe guidefunctions(USAGEGUIDE)
You can easily select the desired selting
screens by using Ihe _uide fonctions
(USAGE GUIDE).
Unavailable
settings during Easy
Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, some
items are unavailable. If an attempted
setting is not available, but still desired.
touch [SET] to display an on-screen
instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel
Easy Handycam operation and then select
the setting.
Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as
shown below.
SHOOT
GUIDE:
Takes you to the setting
screens related to
• It [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow lhe
insfftlction
Oll lhe
gCle_311.
_t3
recording.
CNNECT
GUIDE:
"_" Tips
Recommends
the
==t,
appropriate connection
method for your device.
For details, see page 34.
USEFUL
GUIDE:
=__
"O
Takes you to the setting
screens related to the
basic operations.
DISP
GUIDE:
Enables
meaning
indicator
Ihe LCD
you to check the
of each
that appears on
screen. See
page 110 for details.
1 Touch
2
[GUIDE].
Select the desired item.
e.g., to record night views
Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] --* [SELECT
SCENE] --+ [_]/1_]
to display [To
keep the mood of a night view].
3 Touch
[SET].
The desired setting screen appears.
Adjusl the settings according to yore"
purpose.
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Searchingfor the starting point
END SEARCH will not work once you
eject tile cassette after you have recorded on
the tape.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lights up (p. 23).
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lights up (p. 23).
Touch_--*_.
_:_,omin
HDVIOSg
Touch r_-=J--, r_.
_
recording
secollds,
of the most recent
is played back %r about
aild the camcorder
enters
standby mode at tile point where
recording
has finished.
0
o:oo:o
Tile last 2 seconds (approx.) of tile most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then. your camcorder is sel to slandby.
Touch here to cancel the operation.
Tile last scene
STBy
5
tile
the last
Notes
Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
to
turn Oll the PLAY/EDIT
lalnp, then
operate
the Relnate
Conmmnder
(p. 28).
• END SEARCH will not work corrcctly when
lhere is a blank section bcl\v_n recorded
_ctions on the lape.
"_° Tips
• You can also selecl [END SEARCH] li'om llle
menu. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.
_lecl die [END SEARCHI shorl-cut in Personal
Menu/P- 39).
_IREW
PLAY
STOP
DISPLAY
ZERO SET
MEMORY
32
4
/
During playback, press ZERO
SET MEMORY on the Remote
• Zero
there
set memory
will not thnction
correctly
is a blank section between
recorded
sections
if
on the tape.
Commander at a point you want
to locate later on.
Tile tape counter is reset to "0:00:00"
and ÷0÷ appears on the screen.
HOV_Oi
_
+o*
_
[]EZN] _
You can locate the point where the
recording date changes.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly tu
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lalnp (p. 28).
EN!N_
If the tape counter is not displayed,
press DISPLAY.
=.
"10
2
3
Press STOP when you want to
stop playback.
4
Press _I_IREW.
|
Press SEARCH M. on the Remote
Commander.
Tile tape stops autom,'-ttic,'-fllywhen the
tape counter reaches "O:O0:(X)."
Tile I:qgecounter relurns to the time
code display, and the zero set memory
display disappears.
4 Press
2
P ress I.,_1 (Previous)/l_l_,t
(Next) to
select a recording date.
_ 60min
_DVI080
_
PLAY.
O:O0:O0:O0
60min
DATE .Ol
Playb_ck starts lrom the point
designated "0:00:00" on the tape
co[inter.
I0 cancel the operation
To cancelthe operation
Press STOP.
Press ZERO SET MEMORY ag_dn before
rewinding.
• There
bet\v_n
may
O Notes
• Tile Date search will not tullclion
correctly
when there is a blank seclion between
recorded
O Notes
be a discrepmlcy
tile time
code and
ot several
seconds
Sections
on
the
tape.
tile tape counter,
33
Playingthe pictureon a TV
Connection methods and image quality
differ depending on what type of TV is
contracted alld connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 13).
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
O Notes
• Make all mcnu settings on your camcorder
belbre connecting. Tile TV may not recognize
tile _ideo signal properly if tile [VCR HDV/DV ]
or [LLINKCONVI setting is changed after the
TV
and
LLINK
camcorder
were
COllllecled
with
rccorded
in the DV Klrnlal
as SD (standard
regardless
deftnilion)
1 Touch
[GUIDE].
2 Touch
[CNNECT GUIDE].
all
cable.
• Pictures
back
your
Your camcorder helps you select the
appropriate connection for your device. The
output setting of your camcorder is then set
atttomatically.
are played
images
of file connection.
• When recording, _t [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49).
Some settings may need m be adjusted on tile
TV when playing back.
r,j
Jacksonyourcamcorder
Anexample0f connecting
t0 a high
definitionIV
Open the jack cover in the direction of the
arrow and connect file cable.
O Connect your camcorder and TV
according to the instructions on
the LCD screen.
(_) Touch [TV] --+ [HD TV].
(_) Select the TV input jacks with 1_7/
1_7, then touch [_ff].
@ Check the output setting details, then
touch [b_].
HDV/DV,,,COMPONENTOUT
A/VOUT
(_) Connect your camcorder attd TV.
referring to the picture on the screen.
Touch [HINT] and refer also to the
precatltions on connecting.
(_) Touch [UKI--+ [END].
"_" Tips
Lift up Ihe bottom of Ihe jack cover, Ihen
rotae in the direction of Ihe arrow.
34
•
To
l'elllrll
IO
Ihe
previolls
queslioll,
IOllch
[_].
HD (high definition) image quality
• An HDV klrmalled picture is played back as it is
(HD image qualily).
• A DV lk)rnmtted picturc is played back as it is (SD image quality).
v
"II"
COMPONENT_
AUDIO
IN
HDMI
(for HDVl080i)
i.LINK
D
[]
[]
,
I
[]
Signal
flow, ( ): Reference
pages
"10
(_)
Component
(supplied)
video
_
cable
(Green)
{_
Q
.{_
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEOIN
_,]
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
AN connecting
cable
(supplied)
_(White)
,'_
_N
(STANDARD
SET)
IVCR HDV/DVI _
IAUTOI (56)
ICOMPONENT]---_
I 1O80i1480il t59)
_
AUDIO
(Red)
(Yellow)
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to outpul audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs oi the A/
V connecling cable to the audio inpul ¸jack of your TV.
Continued._
35
P+a++_+_
the p++tm+÷++ a TV Ige+t+++÷+}
,
N
::,: Signal flow, ( ): Reference
HDMI
IN
@
HDMI cable (optional)
pages
(_g4g (STANDARD
IVCR
HDV/DVI---*
IAUTOI (56)
SET)
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover).
• Pictures in the DV lormat are not output l_+omtile HDMI OUT jack, il copyright protection signals are
rccorded in tile pictures+
• DV l_nmat pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cuble (p. 67) cannot be output.
• Your TVs may not lhnctkm correctly (e.g., no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of
your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of an external device with the HDMI cable. This may cau_ a
malfunction.
SET)
IVCRISTANDARD
HDV/DV] ---+
(_
i.LINK cable (supplied)
' *_
i.LINK
Q
IAUTOI
(Sb)
[OFF]IiLINKCONV]--+(59)
• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. For details,
confirm the specifications of your TV.
• It your TV is not compatible with HDVI080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the
supplied component video cable +rod A/V connecting cable +_sillustrated in _+
• The TV needs to be set so that it rccognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
•SD
An(standard
HDV Rnmatted
picture image
is down quality
convelted to DV Rmnat
definition)
(SD image quality) and played back.
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).
,@
COMPONENT
AUDIO
[]
36
,@
IN ]
/
i.LINK
,@
S VIDEO
,_
VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO/AUDIO
[]
[]
To setthe aspect ratio accordingto the connectedTV(16:9/4:3)
Change
O
the
TV
TYPE
setting
to match
your
TV
(p.
59).
Notes
• When
[_
you play
WIDE
back a tape recoMed
SELECT]
to [4:3]
on a 4:3 TV not compatib]e
in tile DV iormat
on your camcoMer
when
r_:coMing
a picture
,
Signal
[]
Component video cable
(supplied) _
(Green) Y
(_
(Blue)
_-.:
witll tile 16:9 signal
flow,
( ): Reference
pages
/STANDARD
SET)
COMPONENT IVCR HDV/DVI --_
VIDEO
IN
IAUTOI (56)
PB/CB
148Dil(59)
[COMPONENT]
ITV TYPEI --_
I I 6:91/14:31(59)
_]
(Red)PR/CR
set
(p. 57).
33
---_
=..
AN connecting
(supplied)
@
cable
"1o
....
A[_
(Red)
(White)
9
[
AUDIO
(Yellow)
• A/V
connecting
connecting
cable
cable
(_
is also needed
to lbe audio
to output
input jack
audio
signals,
i.LINK cable (supplied)
,it
TV needs
supplied
wilh
the while
i.LINK
,it
Q
• The
Connect
and red phlgs
ol the A/V
of your TV.
(STANDARD SET)
IVCR HDV/DVI --_
IAUTOI (56)
li.LINK CONV] ---_
ION HDV --_ DVI (59)
Q
to be set so thai
it recognizes
thai tile camcorder
is connected.
See tile instruction
manuals
your TV.
¢ontinued,,l,
37
P+a+b+_the p+ctm+÷++ a TV Ige+t+++÷+}
_ :,:
AN connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
Signal flow, ( ): Reference
pages
(STANDARD
SET)
S VIDEO
v
IVCR HDV/DV
IAUTO1156)
] --_
116:91/14:31159)
@
@ VIDEO
_@_AUDmO
++18
_
"
j_
[TV TYPE]
(Red>
(Yellow)
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals arc not output. To output
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the
audio input jack of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures comparcd with the A/V connecting cable (Type _).
AN
connecting
cable
Q
Whenconnectingto yourTVvia a VCR
Select one of the connecting metbods on
page 64. according
to tbe input jack of the
VCR. Connect
your camcorder
to the LINE
IN input on tbe VCR using the A/V
connecting
cable. Set the input selector on
tbe VCR to LINE (VIDEO
I. VIDEO 2.
etc.).
WhenyourTVismonaural(Whenyour
TVhasonly one audioinputjack)
Connect
the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting
cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel)
or the red
(right channel) plug to tbe audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
On"PhotoTV HD"
This camcorder is compatible witb tbe
"PbotoTV HD" standard. "PhotoTV HD"
allows lkwhighly-detailed, pboto-like
depiction of subtle textures and colors. By
?_8
(STANDARD
(Yellow)
@
VIDEO
(White)
(Red)
_
AUDIO ITVTYPE]---+
[AUTOI(5b
[ 16:91114:31 (59)
connecting Sony's PhoteTV HDcompatible devices using an HDMI cable*
or component video cable**, a whole new
world of photos can be el_ioyed in
breathtaking full HD quality.
* The TV will automaticully switch to the
appropriate mode when displaying photos.
** Setup of the TV will be necessary.
Please refer to the instruction manual of
your PheteTV HD-compatible TV for
details.
"_° Tips
• Tile HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
lnterluce) is an interlace to sen(] both video/
audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT.jack an(]
external device with a cable supplies high
quality images an(] digital audio.
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using
more than one type of cable to output images
Irom a jack other than the i.LINK jack. tile order
of priority of tim outpul signals is as lo]lows:
HDMI --++component video ++++S VIDEO ++++
audio/video.
• See page 95 lor the details of i.LINK.
38
SET)
[VCR HDV/DV]---_
Us#_g _he #,dem_
Usingthe menuitems
1
Slide
the
POWER
repeatedly
to turn
CAMERA-TAPE
switch
in the direction
on the
respective
lamp:
CAMERA-MEMORY
D/io"
PLAY/EDIT
2 Touch
lamp:
_
settings
lamp:
settings
_
of the arrow
lamp.
on a tape
settings
on a "Memory
Stick
for viewing/editing
the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
• To use the short-cutsof
• To use menu items
PersonalMenu
On Personal
frequently
_len/i.
used
s;hort-cuts
menu
YO/I can Cllstonlize nlen]l items that are
not added to Personal
Menu.
for
items are added.
• gotl
c_ln
(_) Touch IgSMgffOI
---+ IMENUI.
@ Select the desircd menu.
"_° Tips
cuslomize
Personal
IVlenu
_ls you
like (p. 62).
@ Touch Ig2Mg_l.
Touch [_/[_
to select the item, then
touch [_
(The process in step @ is
the same as that in step @).
@ Select the desired item.
(_) Customize
2
g
the item.
After finishing the settings, touch [_
--+ EX] (close) to hide the menu
screen.
If you decide not to change the setting,
touch [_
to return to the previous
screen.
(_) Touch the desired
item.
If the desired item is not displayed on
the screem touch [_/[_
until the item
is displayed.
@ Select the desired setting, then touch
• To usemenuitemsduringEasy
Handycam
operation
Ig2flNOI is not displayed
during Easy
Handycam
operation. Touch [MENU]
to display the menu index screen.
39
Menu items
Available menu items (01 vary depending on which lamp is lit.
During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is set automatically
as shown in tile following list.
Positionof lamp:
8
CAMERA
SET menu (p. 42)
SCENE SELECT
•
•
SPOT MTR.FCS
•
•
SPOT METER
•
•
EXPOSURE
•
•
WHITE BAL.
•
•
SHARPNESS
•
•
SHUTTR SPEED
•
•
AUTOSLW
•
-
•
•
SHTR
AE SHIFT
CAMERA
•
•
WB SHIFT
COLOR
•
•
SPOT FOCUS
•
•
FOCUS
•
•
TELE MACRO
•
•
PEAKING
•
•
FLASH SET
•
•
SUPER NS
•
-
NS LIGHT
•
•
COLOR SLOW S
•
•
ZEBRA
•
•
HISTOGRAM
•
•
SELF-TIMER
•
•
DIGITAL ZOOM
•
-
STEADYSHOT
•
•
CONV.LENS
•
•
DIAL SET
•
•
STILL SET
-
•
•
_]
-
-
•
_] FORMAT
FILE NO.
-
•
•
•
•
NEW FOLDER
-
•
•
REC FOLDER
PB FOLDER
-
•
-
•
•
X.V.COLOR
MEMORY
SET
menu
(p.
49)
ALL ERASE
PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 52)
4O
FADER
•
-
INT.REC-STL
-
•
SLIDE SHOW
-
-
•
DIEFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
•
•
-
•
•
Positioo
o__a,_,p:
SMTH SLW REC
•
-
PictBridge PRINT
USB SELECT
-
•
•
•
-
-
•
-
•
VCR HDV/DV
-
•
REC FORMAT
•
-
DV
•
•
DEMO MODE
_-_
EDIT/PLAY
menu
r_q VAR.SPD
[]
(p.
55)
PB
REC CTRL
END SEARCH
_
STANDARD
DV SET
'_
SET
menu
(p.
56)
VOLUME
•
MIC LEVEL
•
LCD/VF SET
•
•
•
COMPONENT
i.LINK CONV
•
•
•
•
•
TV TYPE
•
•
•
DISP GUIDE
•
•
•
STATUS CHECK
•
GUIDEFRAME
•
•
-
CENTER MARKR
•
•
-
COLOR BAR
•
-
DATA CODE
-
•
[]
REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL
•
•
•
•
•
REC LAMP
BEEP
•
•
•
•
•
DISP OUTPUT
•
•
•
MENU ROTATE
•
•
•
A.SHUT OFF
•
•
•
CALIBRATION
-
•
QUICK
RECHDV1080i
•
-
TIME/LANGU.
•
•
-
menu (p. 62)
CLOCK SET
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
value
bei_)re
* 2 Cann(t ) be operated
*_ Available
only
when
¢D
•
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
.1 The selling
m
entering
Easy
Handycam
in lhe CAMERA-TAPE
the POWER
swilcll
operation
will be relained,
mode,
is set to PLAY/EDIT,
41
CAMERA SETmenu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions
FIREWORKS*
The default settings are marked with _'.
The indicators in pm'entheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 39 for details on selecting
menu items.
(/_;_ )
Select Io record all the splendor
fireworks.
of
LANDSCAPE* (_)
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the [SCENE
SELECT] function.
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from lbcusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows between the camcorder and the
suhject.
P,'AUTO
Select
to automatic_l]ly
record
pictures
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]
function.
TWILIGHT* 1_,)1
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
TWILIT PORTRT(Twilight portrait) (_'>)
Select to photograph people and
background using the flash when recording
still images.
CANDLE(_)
Select Io m dnlain Ihe dim almosphere of a
candlelit scene.
SUNRSESUNSET(Sunriseand sunset)*
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations
42
such
as sunsets
and
sLinrises.
PORTRAIT(Soft portrait) (=_-_)
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPOTLIGHT** (@)
Select to prevent people's faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
BEACH** (__)
Select to prevent people's faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.
SNOW** ( _ )
Select this when shooting in very bright,
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;
otherwise picture may appear too dark.
* Adjusted to lbcus on subjects liwther away
only.
SPOT M_ER
i
iSTrW
3
O:00:00/
**Adjusted not to locus on subjects a short
distance away.
O
Notes
• llyou _1 [SCENE SELECT], the sellings of
[SHUTTR SPEEDI and ]WHITE BAL.I am
canceled.
(_) Touch the point where you want to fix and
a([just the exposure on the screen.
appears.
@ Touch [ENDI.
To return the setting to automatic exposure.
touch [AUTO] --+ [END].
You can adjust the brightness and tile focus
of a picture at the santo time.
You call use the functions [SPOT METER[
(p. 43) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 45) at the
same time.
(_) Touch the point on the screen where you
want to a(!just and fix the exposure and the
lbcus.
and _. appear.
,_,;,o
_,.............
O Notes
• If you set ]SPOT METER]. [EXPOSURE] is
automatically _t to [MANUALI.
You call fix tile brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is much brighter or darker than the
background.
g
iol
@ Touch [END].
To relurn Ihe selling Io aUlOlllalic exposure
and ff)cus, touch [AUTOI--+[END].
@ Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
(g) A([just the exposure by touching [_/
0
Notes
• If you _t ]SPOT MTR.FCS],
]EXPOSURE]
and [FOCUS] arc automatically set to
[MANUAL].
V_q.
@ Touch [_].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] --+ [UK].
-_i- Tips
You call atliust and fix tile exposure to tile
sutzject, so that it is recorded ill suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the sut_ject and the
background, such as sutzjects ill the
spotlight on stage.
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26),
You can atljusl tile color balance to tile
brightness
of tile recording
environmenl.
Continued._
43
_gANERA
SET mesh {Co_i_ed}
_'AUTO
The white balance
automatically.
"_° Tips
is ac[ju,4cd
OUTDOOR (_)
The _ hit,-' balance is a??rol_riatcly
ac{justed for the fi)llowing recoMing
conditions:
Outdoors
Nighl views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sllnsel
Under daylighl fluorcscenl
lamps
• It you have cllmlged the battc]y pack while
[AUTO] was _lecled, or laken your camcoMer
outdoors after inside use (or vice vcrsah selecl
[AUTOI and aim your camcorder at a nearby
while object lot aboul 10 seconds lor betler
color balance adjustment.
• Whml the white balance has been _1 wilh [ONE
PUSHI, if you change the [SCENE SELECTI
settings, or bring your camcorder ouldoors ftonl
inside the hou_, or vice versa, you need to rcdo
the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the
while balance.
INDOOR (;_1
Tile white balance is appropriately
ac{justed for the Rfllowing recoMing
conditkms:
Indoors
You can adjust the sharpness
outline with _]/[_.
[t]
AI party scenes or sllldios where the lighling
conditions change quickly
the sharpness
is anything
default setting.
Under video lanlps in a studio, or under
sodium lanlps or incandescenl-like color
lamps
Soften
_
of the image
appears when
other than the
Sharpen
ONEPUSH(_IA)
Tile _bitc balance will bc ac!justed
according to the ambient light.
(_) Touch [ONE PUSH].
@ Frame a white object such as a piece of
p iper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
@ Touch I_I_].
Ixmziflashes quickly. When the _ hite
b dance has been acliusted and stored ill
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
Notes
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO[ or adjust tile
color in [ONE PUSHI under white or cool white
fluorcscelll ]anlps.
• When you select [ONE PUSHI, keep flaming
wllile ohjects while LxmZlis flaslling quickly.
• txIz:l flashes slowly if [ONE PUSHI could not
be sel.
• When [ONE PUSHI was selected, if txmz_keeps
flashing after toucbmg [_,
set [WHITE
BAL. I to [AUTOI.
• If you sel [WHITE BAL. I, [SCENE SELECTI
ivmrns to [AUTO].
44
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
speed lk_r your convenience.
Depending
on
the shutter speed, you can make the subject
look still, or emphasize
movement
of the
subject.
AUTO
Select to adjust the shutter s?ecd
automatically.
MANUAL(0)
Adjusl Ihe slmlter speed using [_/
C_q.
You can select a shutter speed between 1/4
and 1110000 second when the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE,
and
between 114 and 115110second when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY.
[] ......... 125,180,250......... []
Slower
Faster
O Notes
• When
the strutter
I/ItRRR)
second,
• For example,
aq_pears
speed
is set between
st:ill ilnages
if you select
cannol
1/725
to
be recorded.
1/1110 second.
intensity
_
color
]ncrellses
inlensily
[I 00]
on tile screen.
• At a slow
losl. Adjust
shutter
speed,
the li)cus
atllOrllatic
manually,
k)cus
using
may
be
a tripod,
ct_2.
• When recording under a discharge tube such as
a lhlor_scelll
lamp,
Decrelsescolor
lanlp,
horizontal
depcnding
sodilltll
bands
on the shuttcr
lalnp
may
or
appear
merculy
in tile screen
speed.
"_° Tips
• You cnr_uD*_u_/iust tile setting manually using
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).
When you sel [AUTOSLW SHTR] to
ION], the shutter speed is slowed down
automatically 1o 1130 second in dark places.
You can adjust the white balance to the
desired selling usin_ [_/[_7.
[] and the setting value appear when [WB
SHIFT] is anything other than the default
setting.
"_° Tips
• When tile v_,h_t_:bahmce is "v,:tt_ _ lower valu,:,
piclm'cs _q_pearbluish, mid when set to a higher
value, pictures appear reddish.
• You can also adjusl the setting mm_ually using
tile CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).
I
gl
You can select and a(ljnst the focal point to
a subject not located in the center of the
screetl.
g
You can a@tst the exposure using [_
(dark)/E_
(bright]. [_] and the setting
value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything
other than the default setting.
"_° Tips
• Touch _
backligllt
if tile subjecl is white or tile
is bright,
or touch
[_
if lhe subject
is Mack or the ligh_is dim.
• You can m]iust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [EXPOSUREI is set to
[AUTOI.
• You can
also ac]iost the selting
nlanual]y
using
the CAM CTRL dial (p, 26).
You can a@tst the color intensity with
_/[_.
(_ appears when ]CAMERA
COLOR] is anything other than the defmtlt
setting.
@ Touch the subject on the screen.
appears.
@ Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically,
[AUTO] --+ [END].
0
touch
Notes
• 11you set [SPOT FOC'US], [FOCUS] is
autolnalically _t to [MANUAL].
You can a_liust the focus tt'tanu:dly, You can
select Ihis ftlllCliOtl also when you _x/at'dIt}
focus on a cerlain subjecl intentionally.
Continued'_
45
gANERA SET mesh (Co_ti_e_}
(2) Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
@ Touch _
(l_)cusing on close subjects)/
[7_] (l_)cusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen Ihe focus. _ appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and t_
appears when the focus cannot be a({justed
farther away.
If you touch [7_], _too appears, and you
can adjust the focus to infinity.
@ Touch Fogl.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
]AUTOI -+ [U_.
(b
Notes
• The minimum possible distance betwecn
camcorder and subject while nlaintaining sharp
locus is about I cm (about 13132 in.) lot wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 518 Jcet) lbr
telepholo.
"_° Tips
• It is easier to ti)cuson the sut_iectby Ino_ing file
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjusl the lbcus, then towards W (wide angle) to
a_/iusltile zoom l_l"recording. When you wanl
1o record a stlbject at clo_ range, nlove tile
pow-erzoonl levm to W (wide angle), then
adjusl the lk_cus.
• You can also adjust the lbcus nlanually using
lhe CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds
clearer.
and the subject stands out
When you set [TELL MACRO] to ]ONI
/T_), the zoom/p. 25) moves to the top of
the T/Telephoto) skle automatically and
allows lklr recording subjects at a close
distance down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.).
To canceh touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle/W side).
(b Notes
• When =x_cording
a distant subject, ti_cusing may
be diflicuh and can take some tinle.
• Adjust the Rlcusmanually ([FOCUSI,p. 45)
when it is hard 1oli)cus automatically.
The outline of the subject on the screen is
enhanced l\_r easier focusing. You can set
the outline color displayed on the screen
during peaking. If you change the default
setting, P_ is displayed on the screen.
OFF
Do not
set this
function.
WHITE
Makes the outline color white.
RED
Makes the outline color red.
YELLOW
Makes the outline color yellow.
"_° Tips
• Tile peaking
is not recorded
on tile tape.
You can set this 15motion whetl you use the
builtqn flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with yottr camcorder.
N FLASHLEVEL
HIGH(_+)
Makes the flash level higher.
NORMAL(_ )
LOW(_-)
Makes the flash level lower.
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N REDEYEREDUC
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] tu [ON], then press
the ,_ (flash) button (p. 26) repeatedly to
select a setting.
O (Auto redeye rcductkm): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye beibrc the flash automatically
flashes whcn lherc is insuflJcienl ambienl
light.
Q _ /Forced redeye reduction): Always uses
the flash and the rcdeye reducing pro-flash.
@/NO
O
When using either the NightShot (p. 27) or
[SUPER NS] (p. 47) function tu record, yuu
can record clearer pictures by setting [NS
LIGHT], which emits infrared light
/invisibleh to [ON]/the default setting).
O
Notes
• Do not co_cr the inh'ared port with your lingers
or od_er objects (p. 105).
• Remove the convm:sion lens (optional) and tile
lens hood.
• The maxinmm shooting dislance using [NS
LIGHTI is about 3 m (10 lPet).
flash): Records without flash.
Notes
• The rcdeye reduction may not produce the
desired ettcct due to individual diflcrcnces and
other conditions.
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],
you can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
___'_aud [COLOR
SLOW SHUTTER]
The picture will be recurded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recurdiug if you set [SUPER NS] to ION]
while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) is
also set tu ON.
S{_ and ["SUPER NIGHTSHOT"] appear
on the screen.
Tu return tu the normal setting, set [SUPER
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT
switch to OFF.
O
appear
uu the screen.
To cancel
[OFF].
O
'_
_
==
[COLOR
SLOW
S], touch
Notes
• Adjust the locus manually ([FOCUS],
when il is hard 1o locus automalically.
p. 45)
• The shuuer speed of your camcorder changes
depending on tile brightness. Tile motion of the
picture nmy slow down at lhis time.
Notes
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER
NS] in brighl
places. This nmy cause a malfimclion,
• Do not cover the inliared port with your fingers
or other o[_iects (p. 105).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) and lhe
lens hood.
• Adjusl the locus manually ([FOCUSI, p. 45)
when il is hard 1o lbcus automalically.
• The shultcr sp_d of your camcorder changes
depending on the brighmess. The molion of the
picture may slow down in this case,
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when a_/iusting the
brightness. When you change the def:mlt
selling, [] is displayed. The zebra patlern
is not recorded.
_0FF
The zchra pattern is not displayed.
7O
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
Continued._
47
_gANERA
SET mesh (Co_i_e_}
100
The
"_° Tips
zebra
brightness
pattern
level
appears
of about
at a screen
100 IRE
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
lhe Remole Comnlander (p, 106).
or
higher.
0
Notes
• Portions
ot the screen
lO0 IRE or higher
may
where
appear
brighmess
is about
overexposed.
"_° Tips
• IRE repre_nts
the screen brightness.
Call select tile maximum
zoom level it/
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 10 x/the default setting) while
recording on a tape. Note that tile image
quality decreases when you are using tile
digital zoom.
You
W_T
When you set IHISTOGRAMI to IONI, the
[HISTOGRAM]/a
graph to display a
distribution of tones ill your picture)
window appears on tile screen.
This item is useful when you adjust
exposure. You call a([just tile [EXPOSURE]
or [AE SHIFT] checking tile
[HISTOGRAM] window. Tile
[HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a
tape or "Memory Stick Duo.'
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming fi,ctor. The zooming zone
appears when you select tile zooming
level.
OFF
Lipto 10 x zoom is pcrlbrmcd optically.
211×
Up to
10 x zoom
is perik)m/ed
optically,
and after that, up to 2(1x ZOO1]/iS
performed digitally.
Darker
Brighter
Brightness
"_" Tips
• The letl alva onfile graph shows the darker
areas ot the picture while the right area shows
lhe brighler area,,.
A still image is recorded after about 10
seconds.
Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER]
to ION] and @ appears.
is set
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
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You can compensate
for camera shake (Tile
default setting is IONI). Set
ISTEADYSHOT]
to IOFF] ('_") when
using :1 tripod (optional),
beconles
naturah
then the image
MEMORY SETmenu
Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo"
The def:mlt settings are marked with _'.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
When using an optional conversion lens.
use this function to record using the
optimllnl
compensatioi/for
canlera
See page 39 for details
menu items.
shake
on selecting
for each lens.
_OFF
Select this when the conversion lens
/optional) is not used.
N []
WIDE CONV. (b'w)
Select this to use the wide conversion lens
(optional).
TELECONV. (N)
Select this to use the tclc conversion lens
(optional).
QUALITY
FINE (FINE)
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
STANDARD (STD)
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
O Notes
• Image
during
You can select a menu ilem to assign Io the
CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page 26.
N []
quality
Easy
is aulonmtically
Handycam
fixed
to [FINE]
operation.
IMAGE SiZE
g
_6.1M (_r.lU)
Records still images clearly.
When recording,
set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors.
Various colors such as the brilliant color
of
flowers and turquoise
blue of the sea can be
more faithfully
reproduced.
O
3.1M (3_1M)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
Notes
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the
recorded content will be played back on an
x.v.Color-complianl
TV.
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant
TV_
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
• [X.V.COLOR]
4.6M (_M)
Records still images clearly in Ihe 16:9
(wide) ratio.
cannot be set to [ON] whcn:
VGA
(&aM)(_)
Allows lbr the maximum number of
images to be recorded.
O Notes
• [[] IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
Recording in DV lbrmat
A movie is being recorded.
Continued._
4g
NENORYSETmem_(Continued)
Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo"
andthe numberof recordable pictures
Whenthe POWER
switchis settoCAMERAMEMORY
* [i
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [[22_ 4.6M1 in
HDV or DV lormat / 16:9) and [3.4M] in DV
Iormat 14:3).
WhenthePOWERswitchissettoPLAY/
EDIT*
128MB
41
98
55
130
80
185
780
197()
128MB
256MB
75
175
95
235
140
335
14(}0
355(}
205
490
780
1970
980
1970
256MB
512M B
150
365
2()5
485
295
69()
2900
7300
370
890
1400
3550
1750
3550
512MB
1GB
315
740
420
950
610
1400
6000
14500
770
1800
2900
7300
3650
7300
IGB
2GB
630
1501)
850
2000
1200
2850
12000
30000
1550
3750
6000
14500
7500
14500
2(;B
4GB
1250
2950
1650
3950
2400
5600
23500
59500
3150
7500
12000
30000
15000
31)000
4GB
8GB
2500
6000
3350
8000
6300
14500
23500
59500
29500
59500
8GB
12500
30000
48000
115000
60000
I 151)00
4900 481)00
11000 I 15000
Whenthe POWER
switchis settoCAMERATAPE*
* [i
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [_2_ 1.2M] in
HDV lormat. [[22_ O.2M] in DV IPrmat 116:9)
and [VGA (0.3M)I in DV IPrlnz_t 14:3).
0
5O
128MB
55
130
74
170
256MB
95
235
130
305
512MB
205
485
275
630
IGB
420
950
560
1300
2GB
850
2000
1100
2601)
4GB
1650
3950
2250
5200
8GB
3350
81)00
4500
10000
Notes
• All numbers measured at the Ifillowing _ltings:
Top: [FINE] is selected I?>rimage qmdity.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected lor image
quality.
• When using a "MemoJy Stick Duo" made by
Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you
can record varies depending on the recording
environment and the recording media.
• The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing system
/new Enhanced hnaging Processor) allows Ii>r
still image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
Deletes all Ihe pictures withuut image
prutecliun
on a "Memory
Stick Duu" or in
Ihe selecled fokler.
P,"SERIES
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if
the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with
another one. The file number is reset when
a new folder is cre aed or the recording
folder is replaced with another.
(!) Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT
FOLDER].
[ALE FLEES]: Deletes all the images on
tile "Memory Stick Duo."
[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the
images ill the selected folder.
@ Touch [YES] twice---+ [_.
(J
Notes
• The tolder will nol be deleled even when you
ddete all the pictures in lhe ti)lder.
• Do nol do ally of tile R)llowing while [_
Erasing all dala...I is displayed:
Operate lhe POWER swilch/operafion
buttons.
Ejecl lhe "Memory Stick Duo,"
RESET
Resets the file number to (/OOleach time
the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed.
You can create a new folder / 102MSDCF
to 999MSDCF) on a "Memory Stick Duo."
When 9.999 images are stured in the current
folder, a new fulder is automatically created
for storing subsequent images.
Tuuch [YES] -"+ [_.
(J
The "Memory Slick Duo" has been
formalled at the factury, and dues nut
require furmatting at purchase.
To execute lklrmatting, touch [YES] twice
--+ [_].
Formatting is cumpleted, and all the images
will be deleted.
(J
Notes
• Do nol do any ot tile following willie [_
Ponnalting.., I is displayed:
Operate lhe POWER swilch/operafion
buttons.
Ejecl the "Memory Stick Duo,"
• Formatting erases evewthing on the "Memory
Stick Duo" including protected image data and
newly created tblders.
g
Notes
• You cannot delete tim created folders using your
camcorder. You will have to formal the
' Menlory Stick Duo" (p. 51 ), or delete them
using your computer.
• The number of rccordable picmrcs on a
"Memory Stick Duo" may decrease as file
number of h)lders increases.
Select the lk_lder to be used lk_r recording
with [_/[_],
then tuuch [_.
O
Notes
• As tile (let_ltl]l seuhlg,
101MSDCF tbldm'.
pictures are saved ill tile
• Once you record u picture in a folder, the same
ti_lder will be set as the detauh tblder for
playback.
Select the playback fulder with [_1[_,
then touch [B_].
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PICT.APPLI.menu
Special effectson pictures or additional
functionson recording/playback
The default settings are marked with P.'.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 39 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can record still images on the
"Memory Stick Duo" at a selected interwd.
This function is useful to observe the
movement of clouds or the changes in
daylight, etc.
[a]
[a]
[a]
I
I
I
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
betweeu
scelles.
[a]:
(!) Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,
then touch [_.
@ Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel before starting the operation.
touch [OFF] in step @.
Once you press START/STOP. the setting
is canceled.
(!) Touch [gg?] --+ a desired interval time (I, 5
or 10 minutes) --+ [_] --+ ION] _ [_]
--+ [_].
@ Press PHOTO
fully.
_
stops flashing and the interval still
image recording starts.
To cancel
[INT.REC-STL],
select
[OFF].
WHITE FADER
Plays back in sequence the images stored
on a "Memory Stick Duo." or in a folder
(slkle show).
BLACKFADER
@ Touch [ggTl---+ [PB FOLDER].
@ Select [ALL FILES (_{]!])]or [CURRNT
FOLDER (_])1, then touch [_.
Fading otll
Fading in
MOSAIC FADER
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture graduall 3
changes from black and white to color.
When fading out, it gradually changes from
color to black and white.
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Recording
[b]: Interval
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER l_)],
all the images in the current playback
li)lder selected in [PB FOLDER[ (p. 51) am
played back in sequence.
@ Touch [REPEAT].
(_) Select [ON] or [OFFI, then lug].
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]
(¢*g_).
To execute fileslide show only once, select
[OFF].
(g) Touch [ENDI ---+[START].
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].
To pause, touch [PAUSE].
"_° Tips
• You can _lect the first picture _br tile slide
show with [_/[_]
belore touching
ISTARTI.
FLASH(flashmotion)
Records/plays
back a movie with a serialstill-image effect (strobe effect).
You can add digilal
playback.
effects
(_) Touch the desired
eflk:ct.
TRAIL
Io recording/
When recording/playback,
trailing after
images arc lefl in the picture.
OLDMOVIE
@ Adjust the eflk'ct with [_/[_,
touch [_.
then
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia huc
to pictures.
0
CINEMA
EFECT*
No adjustnlcnt
STILL
The degree of
transparency
of the still
image you want to
superimpose under a
movie
FLASH
TRAIL
The inlerval of frame-byframe recording/playback
The fade time of the
incidental
OLD
ncccssal T
inlage
No a(0ustment
necessa U
[CINEMA EFECT] _lected.
• Elli_cts added t_t the playback pictures are not
ouq3ut via tile r, HDV/DV lnterfitce (i.LINK).
Only file original piclurcs can be oulput,
• Wllile using [[).EFFECT], you cannot u_ the
review button h)r still images on tile "Memory
Slick Duo" _.
• If you set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METERI
and [EXPOSURE] rmum to [AUTO].
g
• You cannol add special elIccls to pictures holl]
devices connecled
1o your
cat/lcorder,
"_° Tips
MOVIE*
• Available during tape recording
Notes
• You cannot change to another digital eflbcl
while recording pictures on a tape witll
only.
@ Touch log].
• You can save pictures edited using special
elIccts on a "Menlory Slick Duo" (p. 69) or
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
(p, 64),
i-6+, appears.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
_'OFF
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.
CINEMA EFECT(Cinematic effect)
You can add a cinematic atmosphere to
pictures by adjusting the image quality.
STILL
Records/plays back a movie while
superimposing it on a still image
memori/cd by touching [STILL].
Continued-_
53
_
?ET.gPPLL mesh (go_tim_÷d}
-_i- Tips
You can add special
effects
during recording or
to a picture
playback. _+, appears.
• You can save pictures edited using special
efl_cts on a 'Memory Stick Duo" (p. 69) or
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
(p. 64).
I_OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT]
setting.
SKINTONE*
Makes skin texture look more smoother
and more appealing.
NEG,ART
Fast touring su_!iects and actions,
cannut be captured under general
conditiuns, can be shot in smooth
slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
This is useful to shoot fast actiuns
which
shooting
moving
such as a
golf or tennis swing.
The color and brightness
are reversed.
in black and white.
Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW
REC] screen.
A 3 secund-movie (apprux.)is recorded as a
12 second slow-motion movie.
[Recording...] disappears, when recording
is finished.
as an ilhlsmdion
Touch ISEY] to set the folluwing.
ITIMINGI
Select file recording start point lionl lhe time
START/STOP is pressed (The delauh selting is
[3sec AFTERI).
SEPIA
Pictures
appear
in sepia.
B&W(Blackandwhite)
Pictures
appear
SOLARIZE
Piclures
strong
appear
wilh
contlaSl.
PASTEL*
Picturesappearas a palepaslel drawing.
MOSAIC*
[3sec AFTER]
p_
13sc._
BEFOREI
I
[RECORD
Piclures
appear
mosaic-patterned.
* Available during lape recording only.
(The
0
SOUND]
If you set 1o [ON] (_ob),
you can rccord
additional
diidog, elc. to the slow-nlotion
dehmh
Sounds
Notes
selting
are recorded
movie
is [OFFI).
while
[Recording---]
is
displayed.
• EffEcts added to the playback pictures are nol
oulpul via the I1, HDV/DV Intefi,Lce/i.LINK).
Only the original pictures can be output.
• You cannot add special ellccts to pictures li'om
devices connecled 1oyour Calllcorder.
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0
Notes
• Sounds canllOl be recorded
second-movie (approx.).
while shooling a 3
N EDIT/PLAY menu
Settings for editing or playing back in
various modes
• Tile image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is
sonlcwllat
To cancel
[END].
less
than
[SMTH
nornlill
SLW
recording.
REC],
select
See page 7 I.
See page 39 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can play back in various modes while
viewing movies.
You can connect the camcorder to a
personal computer with a USB cable and
import pictures to the computer. You can
also commct the camcorder to a PictBridge
compatible printer using this function.
Refer to "First Step Guide" on the supplied
CD-ROM for details.
(!) Touch the following
pla)q_ack.
change the
playback
direction*
_
play back
slowly**
_El[] Nemory Stick
Select this to vie_ 1)icturcs on a "Memory
Stick Duo" on the computer or to import
them to the computer.
buttons
during
(frame)
rKgcTq
To r,:verse direction:
(frame) ---+
=
rgcN_
play back frame
by frame
PictBridge
PRINT
Select this when you connect the
camcorder to a PictBridge compatible
printer to print out directly (p. 71 ).
g
[_
(frame) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction:
[_
(frame) during
frame playback.
* Horizontal lines nlay appear at tile top,
bott_)tll, or in tile center of tile screen. This
is not a nlallhnction.
**Pictures output lioln the _, HDV/DV
Interlace (i.LINK) cannot be played back
smoothly in slow nlode.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the dmnonstration
about 10 minutes
after you have removed
both a cassette and
a "Memory
Stick Duo" t'rom your
camcorder,
and slide the POWER
switch to
mrn on the CAMERA_TAPE
simalions
such
as
will be suspended in
described beh)w.
dlose
Whcn you touch tile screen during tim
denlonslration
(Tile
delnollstratioll
--+ [_.
To return to the normal playback mode,
touch _
(Play/Pause) twice (once from
frame playback).
lamp.
"_" Tips
• Tile demonstration
(_) Touch [_
slarls
again a/_cr about 10 minutes).
When a casselle or a 'Memory Stick Duo" is
in_rted.
Whcn tile POWER switch is sel to other than
CAMERA-TAPE.
0
Notes
• You will not hem tile recorded sound. You may
see mosaic-like inlages of file previously played
picmrc,
• Pictures in tile HDV lormal are nol output hom
the [_ HDV/DV lnlerb_ce (i.LINK) wllen dlcy
arc paused or played back in any mode otller
allan normal playback mode.
• Pictures in lhe HDV lbrmal nlay appear
distwrled during:
Continued.,_
55
STANDARD
SET
menu
N*sED_T/PLAYmsss/Ssstisssd)
Picture
• Playing
playing
direclion
Settingswhilerecordingon a tapeor other
basicsettings
search
Reverse
playback
back
slowly
to tile reverse
direction
and
back frame by tralne m the rcver,,e
arc nol available
in HDV Iormal,
See page
67.
EXEC
Select the playback
IAUTOI.
signal.
Normally
select
The most recently recorded 1)icmre is
played back l_)r about 5 seconds and then
stops automatically.
When your cnmcorder
is connected
to
another device using an i.LINK cable.
select the signal to iupuffoutput
from the _,
HDV/DV
Interface/i.LINK).
The selected
CANCEL
signal
Stops [END SEARCH].
0
The default settings are marked with P".
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 39 for details on selecting
menu items.
Notes
• [END SEARCH] will nol work once you qiecl
tile casselte al}er you have rccorded on the lape.
is recorded
or played
back.
P,.AUTO
Switches the signals bct_ ecn HDV and
DV format automatically
when playing
back a tape.
Wilh an i.LINK connection,
switches the
signals between HDV and DV lbrmats
automatically,
md inputs/outputs
from the
_, HDV/DV Interface it.LINK).
HOV
Plays back only the portions
HDV format
recorded
in
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only HDV formatted signals from the _,
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINKL
and records/
plays back. You can also select this when
connecting the camcorder to a computer_
etc.
DV
Plays back only the portions
DV format
recorded
in
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only DV lbrmatted signals from the _,
HDV/DV Interface It.LINK), and records/
plays back. You can also select this when
connecting tile camcorder to a comp/iter.
etc.
56
Notes
O
• Disconnect tile i.LINK cable betore changing
the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Odmrwi_, tlae
connected device, such as a VCR. may not be
able to recognize tile video signal flom your
calncorder.
• When [AUTO] is selected, if lhe signal switches
belw_n HDV and DV t_)rmats, lhe picture and
sound arc inlerruptcd temporarily.
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON HDV -4
DV], pictures arc oulpul as to]lows:
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture
may be distorted or the time code may not be
writrcn properly between tile scenes.
N
[]
WIDE SELECT
You can select the aspect ratio according
to the TV connected when recording. Relk.r
also to the instruction manuals supplied
with your TV.
al [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted 1othe
DV formal and outpul; a DV signal is output
as it is.
al [HDVI. an HDV signal is converted to lhe
DV torll/al
and
otltptll;
a DV
signal is not
Notes
• If you record ill tile LP mode. pictures may
appear mosaicdike or sound may be interrupted
when you play back the tape on other
cmncordcrs or VCRs.
P,. 16:9 WIDE
out]NIt.
Records _:ficturcs in the filll screen for a
16:9 (wide) TV screen.
al [DVI, a DV signal is output as il is; an
HDV signal is not output,
4:3 (4"3)
Records pictures in the full screen [br a 4:3
TV screen.
You can select
HDV1080i
Records
a recording
format.
(HDVI080i)
in the HDV 1080i specification.
DV(DV)
Records
O
g
Notes
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according 1o llle TV
connected lor playback (p. 59).
N
[]
AUDIO MODE
in the DV l_)rmat.
_.12BIT
O
Notes
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
• If you outpul tile recording picture using an
i.LINK cable, sel [i.LINK CONV] accoMingly.
16BIT (ah16b)
Records in the 16-bit mode (I stereo sound
with high quality/.
The following functions are available when
recording in DV format.
N []
REC NODE (Recording mode)
_SP (s_
Records in the SP (Standard Play/mode on
a cassette.
LP (_)
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
O
Notes
• When recording in the HDV Iormat. sound is
automatically rccoMed in [I(,BIT] mode.
N [] AUDIOMIX
During tape phlyback,
you can monitor the
sound recorded
by other camcorders
us;trig
audio dubbing or 4ch microphone
recording.
Continued._
57
_STANDARD SETme_/go_i_ue_}
The recorded picture will not be affected by
this operation.
N LCD BRIGHT
Touch _/_
to a(littst the balance of tile
original sound (STI) attd the sound
recorded afterwards/ST2),
then touch [_g].
0
Notes
• Tile original
You c:m adjust the brightness of the L('D
s;creen.
(_) Adjust the brightness
(g) Touch I_.
with 1_11_.
@ LCD BL LEVEL
sound
(ST1)
is output
at the det_mh
_tting.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screens backlight.
P,"NORMAL
Standard brightness.
Touch 1_711_7
(p. 28).
to a@tst the volume
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
"_° Tips
• You can also adjust the setting using the CAM
CTRL dial (p. 26).
You can a@tst
manually.
the recording
sound level
0
Select to a@lst
automatically.
the recording
so/ind level
connect
your
C;llncorder
to outside
You can mljust the color on the LCD screen
with 1_7/1_7.
MANUAL
Low intensity
Touch [_/[_
sound level during
the recording
recording or standby.
Io
I(liust
The recording sound level adjustment bars
appear on the screen. The recording sound
level increases as the bar goes to the right.
The recording level meter appears when
the recording sound level is other than
default setting.
High intensity
@ VF B.LIGHT
"[OUCall adjus;t the brightness of the
view finder.
P,"NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfindcr screen.
Notes
• Use hemlphones
adjusting it.
you
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected lbr the setting.
• Whcn you select [BRIGHT], bmtery lilt is
slightly reduced during recording.
@ LCD COLOR
_AUTO
0
Notes
• "_Vllcl]
to monitor the sound when
0
Notes
• "_Vllcl]
you
connect
your
C;tll]COlder
[o outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected lbr the setting.
• When you sdect [BRIGHT], battery lilc is
slightly reduced during recording.
58
_16:g
Seh.,ct to view your pictures on a 16:9
Select
[COMPONENT]
when
connecting
your
camcorder
toaTVwithtile
compenent
input
jack.
lwide) TV.
16:9 (wide)
pictures
Select when conuectiug your camcordcr
a TV with the component input jack.
4:3 pictures
@ ©
480i
to
1080i/480i
Select when connecting your camcordcr
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1686i
signah
Seh:ct to vie_ your pictures
standard TV.
16:9 (wide)
pictures
Signals in HDV format are converted to DV
format, and pictures are output in DV
format from the _,HDV/DV Interface
It.LINK).
_OFF
ONHDV--* DV
0
0
4:3 pictures
you
g
connect
your
Call/corder
to _1 TV
colnpalible witll tile ID- I syslcm, alld ph,y back
the tape, sct [TV TYPE[ 1o [16:91. The TV
autonlatically switches the aspecl ratio
according to tile playback picture. Rel_:r also to
tile manual supplied wilh your TV.
• When
arc, converted to
in DV format are
on a 4:3
Notes
• _X!llen
Outputs Ihe pictures from Ihc _ HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) in iccordance
with the
settings in [REC FORMAT]
and [VCR
HDV/DV].
Pictures in HDV lbrmat
DV format, and pictures
output in DV lk)rmat.
4:3
to
you
COlllleCt
your
cunlcorder
to a TV
willl
an i.LIN K cable to play back the tape, the
setting of [TV TYPEI is invalid.
Notes
• For input signal via an i.LINK connection,
[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 56).
see
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable belore setting
It.LINK CONVI. Otherwise. the connected
video device may not be able 1o rccogni/c tile
video signal Irom your camcorder.
See page l lO.
You can check the setup
following
items.
value
of the
[VCR HDV/DV I lwhen tile POWER switch is
set to PLAY/EDIT) lP- 56)
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
picture. The recorded pictures are played
back as lk_llowing illustrations.
[COMPONENT] lP. 59)
[i.LINK CONVI (p. 59)
[TV TYPE]/P. 59)
HDMI OUTPUT lP. 103)
Continued._
5g
_STANDARD SETme_/go_ti_ue_}
[] SteadyShot
You can display tile frame attd check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/
BATT INFO to tnake the frame disappear.
off
[_Exposurc
[] White balance
[_Gain
[] Shutter
speed
[] Aperture
vahle
Notes
"_° Tips
• Placing the subject at tile cross point olthe
guide flame makes a balanced composilion.
When you set [(-?ENTER MARKR] to
[ON], the marker is displayed at the center
of the screen so you can identil3, the center
of the screen easily. The marker is not
recorded. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to
• Tile exposure a_/justnlent _alue (0EV), a shutter
speed, and lhe aperture value appeal wllen still
images on a 'Memory Stick Duo" arc played
back.
• ._ al?pears lor a picture recorded using a flash.
• In tile DATE/TIME dala display, lhe date and
time arc displayed in tile same area. If you
record a picture withoul setling tile dock, [.....
.... I and [--:--:--I will appeal.
• During Easy Handycam
only [DATE/TIMEI.
operalion, you can sel
tnake the marker disappear.
AUTO
You can display the color bar or record it on
the tape by setting [COLOR BAR] to [ON].
It is convenient to acljust the color on the
tnonitor connected.
Displays the remaining tape indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
• When you sel the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE wilh a cassette
inserted.
• When you toucll [_
During playback, displays
the itfformation
/data code) recorded automatically
at the
tithe of recording.
!Play/Pause).
0R
Always displays
indicator.
the remaining
tape
_OFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays
the date and time.
CAMERA DATA (below)
Displays
cmncra
setting data.
The default selling is [ON], allowing
use the supplied
Remole Commander
(p. 106).
yotl to
"_° Tips
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder hom
responding
to a COlllll/alld
sent
by rel/lOle
control
6O
Ilnils
of
other
calncorders
or VCRs.
Notes
0
• _XJllell
you
connl3ct
your
Ct/ll/Cold+3r
to _1 wa]l
outlet/wall socket), [A.SHUT OFFI is
automatically _l to [NEVERI.
The camera recording
lamp will not light up
during recording
when you set this to IOFFI
/The default setting is [ON]).
See page 98.
1,0N
A beeping sound starts when you start/stop
recording+ or operate the touch paneh
OFF
Cancels
sound.
the beeping
sound and shutter
You can slightly reduce the recording start
point time when you start recording by
pressing START/STOP. This function is
useful to compensate lk_rtime lapse at the
click of the shutter.
_OFF
LCDPANEL
==
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
Takes more time to reach the recording
stal/poinL but a smooth transition can be
recorded.
V-OUT/PANEL
ON(_1
Shows displays such as tilL'time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and ill Ihe
viewfinder.
Slightly reduces Ihe time it takes to start
recording when you attempt to record right
after you switch on the camcorder (set the
POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE
from
the OFF (CHG) position), or when you
attempt to record when the recording
stanby mode is canceled.
P, NORMAL
Scrolls the menu items downwilrds
touching [_.
by
O
Notes
• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON]. the intciwal
betwecn scenes h_zes lbr a tllotnenl (editing on
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the menu items upwards
touching [_.
by
your
cOi/lpuler
is
reconlt/lended/.
"_" Tips
_Smin
The can/corder is automatically
turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
R)r morn than approximately
5 minutes.
• If file recoMing slandby mode conlinues more
than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will
slop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled.
This is 1o protect the tape and to prcvenl liom
unnecessarily battely exhausting.
NEVER
The camcorder
off.
is not automatically
turned
61
menu
CustomizingPersonal
Menu
See page 39 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can add desired menu items to any
Personal
Menu, and customize
Personal
See page
Menu settings for each POWER
lamp
position.
This is convmfim[t
if you add
frequently
used mmm items to Personal
Mmm.
16.
When using
can set the
F_7/[_,
accordance
your camcorder
abroad, you
time diflerence
by touching
the clock will be a, : Signal
flow
AV device with i.LINK jack
--_ SD quality
AV device with S VIDEO
jack
--_ SD quality
@ VIDEO
_(Red)
White)
9
AUDIO
(Yellow)
AV device with audio/video
(_
AN connecting
(supplied)
,
cable
_(Yellow)@
_
-
[_=_"
(White)
(Red)
jacks**
VIDEO
C_)_
---_ SD quaht
_j AUDIO
* An i.LINK jack which is compalible with HDV1080i specification
instruction manuals supplied with the device 1o be connectcd.
is rcquircd. For dmails, rel_:r to the
**When connecling your camcorder 1o a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of lhe A/V connecling
cable 1o lhe video jack on lhe device, and lhe white (left channel) or red (riglu channel) plug to the audio
jack on the device.
64
O
Notes
• You cannot dub pictures using tile HDM[ cable.
• Picmrcs recorded in tile DV lonnat are dubbed
as SD (standard delhlition) images, regardless
of the colnlectiolL
Jacksonyourcamc0rder
Open
the jack cover
and connect
the cable.
*a Parts recorded ill both DV and HDV formal can
be dubbed.
O
Notes
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and
the signal switclles between HDV and DV
lkmnats, tile picture and sound arc interrupted
temporarily.
• When the player and the recorder are both
HDV 1080i compatible devices such as HDRHC9 and are connected with the i.LINK cable,
ariel: pausing or stopping and tllen resuming tile
recording, the inmges will be unstable or rougll
at lhal point.
•Sct [DISP OUTPUTI to [LCD PANELI ldefimh
setting) when connecting with an A/V
connecting cable (p. 61).
Whenconnecting
withtheA/V
connecting
cablewith anS VIDEO
Usingan i.LINKcable(supplied)
(optional)
Select
below
Connect
O
the required
settings from the table
and make the menu settings.
Notes
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable belore changing
the_ menu _ttings. othcrwi_ the VCR or
DVD/HDD recorders nmy not correctly identily
the video signal.
gea
with S VIDE()jack
instead
of the
_ideo plug (yellow).
This connection
produces
pictures
more faiflffully. The
audio will not be output when you connect
with the S VIDEO cable alone.
4
/
Prepare
your camcorder
=
=
for
playback.
HDV
only
Mixed
HDV
and DV
DV only
"
HDV*_
[AUTO]
or HDV
[OFF]
DV
[AUTOI
ION HDV
---+DV]
HDV. 1
[AUTO]
or HDV .2
[OFF]
DV
DV
[AUTO]. a [ONHDV
---+DV]
[AUTO]
or DV
.1 Tile VCR or DVD/HDD recorders need to be
compliant with HDVI080i specification.
"2 Parts recorded ill DV Iormat callllOt be dubbed.
Insert the recorded
Slide the POWER
PLAY/EDIT
2 When
cassette.
switch to turn on the
lamp.
dubbing to the VCR, insert
a cassette for recording.
When dubbing to the DVD
recorder, insert a DVD for
recording.
If your recording
device has an input
seleclor, sel it to the appropriale
inpul
(such as video input l and video input2).
Oontinued,,,_
65
gubbi_ t+ VSB +r gVNHgg recorders(g+_ti_Be_}
3 Connect
your recording
• Whcn dubbing
to a DVD recorder
from your
camcorder
d/rough
an i.LINK cable, you may
device
(VCR or DVDrHDD recorder) to
your camcorder.
noI operate
See page 64 lot connection details.
It you
recorder
• Whcn
on the
details.
is complete, stop
your camcorder and the
recording device.
Notes
• when
_t
connecting
with
[TV TYPE]
de_ ice/TV,
them
cable,
to tile pl+@_ack
(p. 59).
tile data/time
connected
display
an A/V connecting
according
etc.)
• To record
whcn
and camera
sellings
by tile A/V connecting
on the screen
• The lbllowing
cannot
data
cable,
(p. 60).
be outpul via the _ HDV/
DV interlhcc/i.LINK):
Indicators
Pictures
edited
with
or [D.EFFECT]
Titles
recorded
output
lrolll
during
playback
the _ HDV/DV
pau_
recorded
may
go/i
mode
becomes
with
rough
or DVD/HDD
when
while
recorder.
settings
or recorded
an
data)
depending
or application,
CallnOt record
separalely.
(i.LINK)
connecting
(date/time/camera
not be displayed
on the dcvice
are not
Interlace
on your cumcorder
to a VCR
Data codes
camcoMers
lbrmat
or in any playback
wllen
picture
is paused
recording
(p. 54)
playback.
• Note the li_llowing
i.LINK cable:
picture
on other
in file HDV
()tiler Itlan normal
The
[PICT.EFFECTI
(p. 53)
that arc recorded
• Pictures
• When
Ihe picture
and SOllnd
on your DVD
a
mode
and can
tile sleps
manual
says
you
signals
cable,
are transmittcd
lligh quality
an i.LINK
signal
to HDV
or DV on
input/output
in "Dubbing
you use an i.LINK
ol the output
your
When dubbing
0
sound
recorder
lollow
producing
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your recording device for
66
can set tile input
DVD
pictures,
device."
,4
5
C_llllcorder
if its instruction
can,
your
€-I. Start playback on your
camcorder, and recording
recording device.
your
even
to another
tile video
and
digitally,
picmrc_,.
cable
is connected,
(HDVouT
) will be indicated
canlcorder.
_
on the LCD
the lPrmat
or DVouT
screen
oi
Recordingpicturesfrom a VCR, etc.
You
call
record movies
frolIl
a
VCR
ou
a
tape. You can record a scene as a still image
ou a "Memory Stick Duo." Be sure to insert
a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for
recording ill your camcorder beforeband.
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR.
etc.. or all i.LINK-compatible device using
tbe i.LINK cable.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using tile supplied AC
Adaptor for tbis operation/p. 13). Refer
also to the instruction maouals supplied
witb the devices to be connected.
HDV1080i
compatible device
4
/
on the PLAY/EDIT
input signal of your
camcorder.
Set IVCR HDV/DV] to IAUTOI wben
recordin_ t-ronl an HDV format
compatible device.
AV device with
i.LINK output jack
--_ SD quality
lamp.
2 Set the
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or
[AUTO] wheo recording from a DV
formal compatible device (p. 56).
3
--_ HD quality
Slide the POWER switch to turn
Connect your VCR, etc as a player
to your camcorder with an i.LINK
cable.
i.
(J Notes
• When _lJli.LINK cable is connected, the
tbrmat otthe inpul signal IHDVN
or DVIN _
) will be indicated on d_e
LCD screen of your camcorder (This
indicator m_ty appem"on the screen of the
playback device, however, it will not be
recorded).
(supplied)
4 Insert
o
_"
g
a cassette into the VCR.
5 Operate yourcamcorder to record
movies.
ToucllIgNgff_-+ IlealRE(? CTRLI -+
[RE(: PAUSE].
r_gg_
* An i.LlNK.iack which is compatible with
HDV 1080i speciticalion is required.
If tile desired item is not displayed on
tile screen, touch [_/[_
until tile item
is displayed.
Continued._
67
Reco_di_ pictures from a VCR, etc. {go_ti_ued}
O
Start playing
VCR.
the cassette
on your
The piclure played (m file c(mnecled
device appears on the LCD screen of
yOUF
1 Perform
2 Start
[REC START] at the point
3
Stop recording.
Tottch [_
(Slop) or [REC PAUSEI.
9
Touch 1_7 -_+ [_.
0
Notes
cunnot
record
TV
progrilnls
holn
tile
_
HDV/DV Interlace (i.LINK).
• You can record pictures irom DV devices only
in the DV lbrmat.
• Note the lollowing
i.LINK cable:
when connecting
witll an
The recorded picture becomes rougll when a
picture is paused on a VCR willie recording to
your
camcorder.
record
file picture and
sound
separately.
If you pause or slop the rccoMing and rcslarl
il, lhe picture may not be rccoMed smoothly.
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with
black bands on the right and left sides on the
You
scrcen
68
cannot
of
your
calncorder,
playing
the cassette.
The pictures on the VCR
screen of your canlcofd_l'.
you want to start recording.
• You
movies."
c_ln]corder.
7 Touch
8
steps 1 to 4 in
"Recording
appear
on the
Press 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 c_ln record a desired sceue ()lit() a
"Memory Stick Duo" as a still image, from
a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure
you have a recorded tape and a "Memory
Stick Duo" inserted into your camcorder.
1 Slide
Deletingrecorded
picturesfromthe
"Memory Stick Duo"
1 Slide the
2 Touch
the POWER switch
POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
_.
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
rt
"
Search and record
want to record.
the scene
1_[_[1_,1
oool
you
Touch _
(Play) to play back tile
tape, then press PHOTO
lightly at the
scene you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
3
Select a picture you want to
delete with r_7/[_.
=
4
0
ME_vlORy pLA
Touch _
--+ [YES].
Notes
• Tile dale m_d time the picture is recorded on tile
tape and slorcd on the "Memo W Stick Duo" arc
recorded. On your camcorder, the date and lime
the picture is recorded on the lape are displayed.
Canlera setting dala recorded on lhe lape cannot
be stored on lhe "Memory Stick Duo2'
• Still images will be fixed to image size [[_
1.2MI when playing back in tile HDV lormat.
Still images will be fixed to image size [l_]
0.2MI (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)I (4:3) wllen
playing back in lhe DV lormal (p. 50).
• You cannot record still images while using PB
zoonl.
g
0
Notes
• Tile pictures cannot be restored once they _u'c
deleted.
• Pictures cannot be deleled when a "Memory
Stick Duo" with the write-protect tab is set to
the write-protect posilion (p. 91 ), or wllen tile
selecled picture is protccled (p. 70).
"_° Tips
• To delete all pictures at once, select [_
ALL
ERASE] (p. 51).
• You call delete pictures on the index screen
(p. 29). You can easily search lot lhe pidure to
be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.
Touch [_
----+['_ DELETE] ----+the picture
you want to delete ----+[_
----+[YES].
69
Marking imageson the "Memory Stick Duo"
with specific informationIp.et
mark/Image protection)
This may change tile intbnnation of the images
with the Print mark put on using tile other
device.
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 Ihe write-protect position
(p. 92).
Yotl Call select and mark images Io prevenl
accidental erasure.
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard is used to select images lk_r
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 cannot specify the
nuu/ber of printouts).
1 Slide the
2 Touch
1 Slide
POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
IW_]
--* _
--* ISET]--*
[PROTECT].
the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
3 Touch
the image that you want to
protect.
2 Touch
I_
---* _
---* 18_] ---*
pP_aTECT
I
[PRINT MARK].
3 Touch
UUo ! I
the image that you want to
print out later.
pRiNT MARK
4 Touch
1
_
---* [END].
appears.
0
Notes
• To cancel
agaill
4 Touch
(J
[_
---* [END].
Notes
• To cancel Print mark, touch tile image ag_dn to
c_mcel Print mark in step 3.
• Do nol mark images on your camcorder il ll/e
"Memo W Stick Duo" already has some images
with the Print mark put on using othm" dcviccs.
7O
il/lage
to cancel
protection,
inlage
touch
protection
tile h/lage
ill step 3,
PrintingrecordedimageS(PictBridge
compliant printer)
You can print ottt pictures using a
PictBridge conlpliant printer without
coonecting tile camcorder to a conlputer.
6 Select
the number of copies to be
printed with r_7/[3_.
_PktBridge
Connect your camcorder to tile AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall outlet/wall
socket) (p. 13).
htsert tile "Memory Stick Duo" containing
still images into yottr camcorder and turn
on tile printer.
1 Slide
7 Touch I0_ -+* [END].
To print tiledale/time on tile inlage.
touch _
-+ [DATE/TIME] -+
[[)ATE] or[DAY&TIME] -...+lug].
the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
2
A maxilmun ol 20 copies of the image
can be prinled.
8 Touch [EXEC] ---* [YES].
When printing is finished. [Printing... ]
disappears and tile image selection
screen appears again.
Connect the _ (USB) jack of your
t_
camcorder to the printer using
the USB cable.
=
To finish printing
[USB SELECT] appears on tile screen
atttomatically.
3 Touch
0
[PictBridge
PRINT].
When connection is complele, _[1
(PiclBridge connecling) appears ()11
[he
Touch lEND] on tile image selection
screen.
• We cannot guarantee tile operation of nlodels
thal arc nol PictBridge conlpatible.
• Rel_:ralso to tile operating instructions lbr tile
printer
sc FL'L'n.
g
Notes
to be used.
• Do not attempt the lolh)wing operations when
[] is on tile screen. Tile operations may not be
perlormedproperly.
Opel'ale the POWER switch.
Disconnect the USB cable fiom lhe printer or
your
Olle of lhe images slered Olllhe
"Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed.
4 Select the
image to be printed
with 1_7/[_.
5
Touch _
-+ [COPIES].
Calllcorder,
Remove the "Memory Slick Duo" fl'omyour
camcorder.
• If the printer slops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again and
restart the opcrafion b'om the beginning.
• Some printers may cut off lelL rigllL lop and
lower paris of the image. Especially,
wllcnthe
image is recorded with a 16:9 (wide) ratio, lelt
and right parts may be largely cut off.
• Some printer models may not support the date/
time prinling flmction. Ret)-rto your printer's
operating instruclions lbr details.
Continued._
71
PH+t+r+Sr+s++++÷++++mms+S
I+++++t+++S+}
• We cannot
guarantee
the printing
i_corded
with a device other than
c+lnlcorder.
of images
your
"_° Tips
• PictBridge is +mindustry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
/CIPA). You can print still images without using
a COlnputer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video cumera or digital still calnera+
regardless of model or manuluctul+cr.
• You can also operate by selecting in the
following orders:
Ig_ffff01_ [MENUI _ _
(PICT.APPLI.)
[USB SELECT] --+ [PictBridge PRINT].
Ig_gff0l _ [MENUI _ _
[PictBridge PRINT].
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(PlCT.APPLI.)
Usi,'_g
a gomp_eg
What you can do with Windowscomputer
When you iustall the "Picture Motiott
Browser" ott a Wittdows computer ffon/the
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the
following operations.
O Notes
• Exporting
importedmoviesfrom a
computertoyourcamcorder
You c;m send nlovics _ hich were imported
to the computer back to your camcorder in
HD (high definition) image quality.
• You cannot install the supplied sollwm'c,
' Picture Motion Browser," ona M_tcintosh
COll]pulel'.
The "First Step Guide" is an ittstruction
mauual you Call refer to Oil your computer.
This describes basic operatiotts, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making settiugs, to geueral operatiott
tile first time you use tile software "Picture
Motion Browser" stored on tile CD-ROM
(supplied).
Referring to "Installing the "First Step
Guide'"'/p. 75), start the "First Step
Guide," then follow the ittstructiotts.
m
• Importingmoviestakenwithyour
camcorder
You can import the movies recorded with
HD Ihigh definition) image quality as they
are.
• Viewingimagesimported
to a
computer
You can manage movies and still images
by date and time of shooting, and select
movies or still images you want to view as
thumbnails. These thumbnails carl be
enhtrged and played in a slide show.
•
Editing pictures
computer
The Help guide explains all tile functions of
tile software applications. Refer to tile Help
guide for further detailed operations after
reading the "First Step Guide" thoroughly.
To display tile Help guide, click the [?]
n/ark OU tile screeu.
g
O Notes
• You also need to in_Jkecertain seuings on your
catllcorder
whell
it/lpol'lillg
movies
to a
computer with commercially available editing
software. For delails, relEr to "First Slep
Guide2'
• Rel_:rto the lbllowing websile lk)rthe "Picture
molion Browser"
cuslomer
support.
hltp://www.sony.ncl/support-disofl/
imported to a
You can edit imported movies and still
images
•
o13 a computer.
Creatinga disc
You can create a DVD-video
with
imlx/rted movies. The image qualily
disc will be SD (standard definilion).
of Ihe
Continued._
73
What _aa car da with _i_dows
cemput÷_(Ca.tiauad}
ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
When using "Picture Motion Browser"
OS: Microsoft Wiudows 2(X)O
Professional SP4,
Wiudows XP SP2* or
Windows Vista*
*6g-bit editions and Starter (Editit)n)
are not supported.
Standard installation is required.
For processing HD footage,
Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
is required.
Operation is not assured if the above
OS has been upgraded or in a mtdtibout etwironment.
CPU: lntel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or
faster lintel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or
faster, lntel Pentium D. or lntel Core
Duo is recommended.)
For processing SD/standard
definition) image quality content
only, an Intel Pentium Ill 1 GHz ()r
faster is necessary.
Application: DireclX 9.0c or later
(This product is based un DirectX
technology. It is necessary tu have
DirectX installed.)
Sound system: Direct Sound
compatible sound card
Display: Minimum
500 MB
1.024 x 768 dots
Others: _ USB purt (this must be
provided as standard. Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 compatible) is
recommended), DV h_terface
(]EEE1394. i.LINK) (to connect via
an i.LINK cable), DVD burner/CD-
74
Others: _' USB purl (Ihis tutlsl be
prt)v ided as stalldard )
0
Notes
• Operations
art-
envirolllllellt
not
thai
gtl_ll'_lnteed
does
on
11ol inee[
a COlllputer
tile
systeln
requirelnenls,
• Operations are not guaranteed on all lhe
reconllllended
environments.
For example,
applications
•
other
open
running
or background
on currently
[nay limit
product perllmnance.
Even in a conlpilter
environtllent
where lhe
operations are guaranteed, flames may be
dropped flom movies wilh HD/high definilion)
image quality, resuhing in uneven playback.
However, impolled images and images on discs
crealed subsequently will not be affected.
• If you
Memory: 512 MB or mure/l GB or
mr)re is recommended.)
For processing SD (standard
definition) image quality content
truly, 256 MB of memory or more is
uecessary.
Hard disk:
Disc _olutue required for
installation: Approximately
When playing still images recorded on a
"Memory Stick Duo" ona computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional SP4.
Windows XP SP2* t)r
Windows Vista*
*Except fur 64-bit editions.
Standard installation is required.
Operation is nut assured if the above
OS has been upgraded.
use a Notebook
Adaptor
as file power
software
will
power
saving
PC, connect
source.
il to file AC
Otherwi_,
nol work
properly
function
of tile PC.
the
due lo lhe
"_° Tips
• It your compuler has a Memory Stick sh)t. inserl
fl_e 'Memo O, Stick Duo" on which still images
arc recorded into tim Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor (optional), then inserl it into the
Memol3' Stick slot on your compuler to copy
still images to the computer.
• When using a "Memol3' Stick PRO Duo" and
your compuler is not conlpatible wdh it, connecl
your cgm_corder with the USB cable instead of
using the Memol3' Stick slot on tim computer.
Installingthe "First Step Guide"andsoftware
You need to install the "First Step Guide"
and software to your Windows computer
before connecting your camcorder
to the computer. The inst:dlation is
required only for the first time.
Contents to be installed and procedures
may differ depending on your OS.
4 Click
5
[FirstStepGuide].
Select the desired language and
the model name of your
camcorder from the pull-down
menu.
"_" Tips
• See page 77 when you use a Macintosh
COlllputer.
1 Confirm
that your camcorder
is
not connected to the computer.
6 Click
[FirstStepGuide(HTML)].
hlstallation starts.
/
When [Sa_e is complete] appears, click
[OK] to finish tile installation.
Turn on the computer.
O Notes
• Log on as an Administrator tor inslallalion.
• €'lose all applications running on tile
computer betorc installing tile software.
m
_==
To view the "First Step Guide" in PDF
==
In step 6, click [FirstStcpGukle/PDF)].
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
To install the software "Adobe
Reader" to displaythe PDF file
In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].
disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
1 Perform
the "First
steps 1 to 3 in "Installing
Step Guide"" (p. 75).
If the screen does not appear
(!) Click [Start], then click [My
Computer]. (For Windows 2001)_
double-click [My Computer].)
@ Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL IE:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
* [)rive
names
(such
as (E:)) may
depending on tile compuler.
val 3'
2 Click
3
[Install].
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
Continued._
75
I_staH[_ the °°First S_÷pGNU÷" a_ s0f_war÷/Co_ti_ued)
4 Check
your area and country/
8
region, then click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions
to install the software.
The software to he installed will be
configured according to your country/
region.
Depending on tile computer, you may
need to install third party software
(shown below). If the installation screen
appears, follow the instructions to
install the required software.
Read [License Agreement], select
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].
• Microsoft DircctX 9.0c-Software
required to handle movies
• Windows Media Format 9 Series
Runtime (Windows 2000 only)-Softwarc
required to create a DVD
Slide the POWER switch
Restart tile computer if required to
complete the installation.
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp after the connection
confirmation display appears.
9
Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
7
Connect your camcorder and
computer with an i.LINK cable or
USB cable.
Tile short-c/it icolls, such as I_ ]
("Picture Motion Browser"), appear on
the desktop.
When connecting with a USB
cable, [USB SELECT] appears on
the screen of your camcorder.
Select [_[] Memory Stick].
Click [Next] after connection is
complete.
"_" Tips
• For the inlbrmation about disconnecting
cable, reti:r to 'First Step Guide."
A message stating that you need to
restart may appear, but you do not need
to restart at this time. Restart tile
computer after the installation is
complete.
76
the
Viewing"First Step
Guide"
Usinga Macintosh
computer
To view "First Step Guide" on your
computer, Microsoft luternet Explorer
Vet.6.0 or later is recommended. Doubleclick tile short-cut icon for your
camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the
desktop.
You can copy the still images from the
"Memory Stick Duo" to the Macintosh.
Install "First Step Gukle" ill the supplied
CD-ROM.
"_° Tips
• You can also stair by selecting [Start] ----+
[Progranls] (JAil Programs] lot Windows XP)
----+[Sony Picture Utilityl ----+[FirstStepGuidel
----+Your camcorder's folder ----+"Firsl Step
Guide" ill HTML.
0
Notes
• Tile supplied sotiwm-e 'Picture Motion
Browser" does nol operale on Mac ON.
• You also need to make certain seoings on your
camcorder whell importing movies to a
computer with commerci.lly available editing
software. For details, reti:r to "First Step
Guide."
• To view "Firsl Step Guide" ill HTML withoul
installing, copy tile desired language lolder fiom
the [FirstStepGuidel lokler on the CD-ROM,
mid then double-click [hldex.lmnll.
• Rel_r m your canlcorder's "First Step Guide" ill
PDF (p. 75) in the following cases:
When printing the desired topics ol "First
Step Guide"
When "First Step Guide" is not displayed
correctly due to tile browser setting even ill
reCOllllnellded
ell_,,i
roll
To copy still images from a "Memory
Stick Duo"
OS: Mac OS 9.119.2 or Mac OS X lvl0.1/
v 10.2Iv 10.3Iv 10.4).
Others: _ USB port (lhis must be provided as
standard)
m
ii/elll,
When tile HTML version ol "Firsl Step
Guide" cannol be installed.
The "First Step Guide" is an instruction
manual you call refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making settings, to general operation
the first time you use the software.
Referring to "Installing the "First Step
Guide'"', start the "First Step Gtfide," then
follow the instructions.
To install "First Step Guide"
Copy "FirstStepGuide(PDF),"
stored in the
desired language folder ill the
[FirstStepGuide] l'okler, to your computer.
To view "First Step Guide"
Double-click
"FirstStepGuide(PDF)."
If software to view PDF files is not installed
on your computer,
from their website,
download
below:
Adobe
Reader
http://www.adobe.com/
77
Tro_bfes_metiW
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
Settings change during Easy
Handycam operation.
• Overall operalions/Easy Handycam/
Remote Commander ..............................
78
• Batteries/Power sources ........................ 79
LCD screen/viewfinder ......................... 79
Cassette tapes/"Memory Stick Duo".....80
Recording ..............................................
81
Playback ................................................
83
Playing back on TV ...............................
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting
to other
devices ...................................................
84
84
• Connecting to a computer ..................... 85
• Functions that cannot be used together
...............................................................
The power
does
_5
pack to the
• Use the AC Adaptor to comlect
outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).
to a wall
The camcorder
does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 104) using a
sharp-pointed
object (If you press the
RESET button, all settings are reset, except
Personal Menu items).
do not work.
• During Easy Handycam opel;ition_
buttons are limctional (p. 22).
78
The menu item settings have
changed unexpectedly.
• The following settings return to the def:lult
settings automatically when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more
Ihan 12 hours.
backlight
[SCENE SELECT[
[SPOT MTR.FCS]
[SPOT METER]
[EXPOSURE]
[WHITE BAL.]
[SHUTTR SPEED]
[SPOT FOCUS]
[FOCUS]
1_{_AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET] DV
[MIC LEVELI
not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery
camcorder (p. 13).
Buttons
Easy H mdycam
operation,
the
settings of the lhnctions that are not
displayed on the screen return to their
defaults (p. 22, 40).
• During
not all
The camcorder
gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you
use it. This is not a malfunction.
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
• Set [REMOTECTRLI to [ON] (p. 60).
• Remove any obstructions between the
Renlote
Commander
and the renlote sensor.
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight
or overhead lighting, away from the remote
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander
may not Rmction properly.
• Insert a fresh batteU in the compartment
with its +_ tenninals matching those of the
compartment (p. 106).
Another
VCR malfunctions
use the supplied
Remote
Commander.
• Select a con'unandcr
2 for your VCR.
when you
mode ()tiler than VTR
• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black
paper.
• Fully charge the hattery ag lin. If the
problem persists, filebattery may be wornout. Replace it with a new one (p. 13, 93).
• The indicated time may not be correct in
certain
circtlnlstances.
For examp]e,
when
you open or close the LCD panel it takes
about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
The battery
quickly.
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes ha_e
elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the
setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 61), or turn
on the power again (p. 16), or use the AC
Adaptor.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 13).
The _/CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
• Slide tile POWER sx_itch to OFF (CHG)
(p. 13).
• Attach the hattery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 13).
• Connect Ihe power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
• The battery charge is completed lp. 13).
The _/CHG
(charge)
lamp flashes
while the battery pack is being
charged.
• Attach the battery Dack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• Amhient temperature is too high or to() low,
or the hattery pack has not been ch irge(l
enough. This is not a malfunction.
pack discharges
too
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or
the battely, pack has not been charged
enough. This is not a malffmction.
• Fully charge the hattery again. If the
problem persists, the h ittery may be wornout. Replace it with a new one (p. 13, 93).
You cannot turn the LCD backlight
off.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you
cannot turn the LCD backlight on/offby
pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT
INFO (p. 22).
--4
You cannot turn off the indicator.
• You cannot turn olf_.
Touch [_7
check the warning messages (p. 88).
The buttons
do not
touch panel.
appear
to
on the
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISPLAY/BATT
INFO on your
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote
C()mmander)
lp. I& 106).
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
• Adjust
tile touch
panel
([CALIBRATION])
(p. 98).
Continued._
7g
Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd}
Menu
items
are grayed
• You cannot sch:ct grayed
current recording/playback
out.
items in the
situation.
• Depending on the functions,
be able to use them together
you may not
(p. 85).
The cassette is noisier during
rewinding or fast-forwarding.
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast
R>rward speed increases (compared with
battery operation) and therefore increases
noise. This is not a malfunction.
is not displayed.
• During Easy Handycum operation, not all
menu items are functionah Cancel Easy
Handycam operation (p. 22).
The picture in the viewfinder
clear.
is not
• Move the viewfinder lens ac{justmentlever
until the picture appears clearly (p. 18).
The picture in the viewfinder
disappeared.
has
You cannot operate functions using
a "Memory Stick Duo," even if a
"Memory Stick Duo" is inserted.
• Slklc the POWER switch to turn on the
CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT
lamp (p. 16).
• If you use a "Memo U Stick Duo" R)rmatted
on
a colilp/iter,
format
it again
on your
camcorder (p. 5I).
You cannot delete the recorded
picture on the tape.
• Close the LCD panch The picture is not
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD
panel is open (p. 18).
• You cannot dclctc a recorded picture on
tape; you can only rewind the tape and
record igain. The new recording over_ rites
the existing one.
You cannot delete pictures or format
a "Memory Stick Duo."
The cassette cannot be ejected from
the compartment.
• Make sure the p()'_u_qsource (battery pack
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly
(p. 13).
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside
the camcorder (p. 96).
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
displayed.
tape indicator is not
• Set I_==1REMAINING] to [ONI to al'_xuys
display
8O
the remaining
tape
indicator
(p. 6(I).
• Reh:ase the lock on the write-protect tab of
the "Memory Stick Duo" if there is one
(p. 92).
• Cancel image protection on the picture
(p. 70).
• The maximum number of pictures that you
can delete on the index screen at one time is
100.
Image protection cannot be applied,
or you cannot mark pictures for
print.
• Reh:ase the lock on the write-protect tab of
the "Memory Stick Duo" if there is one
(p. 92).
• Perform the operation again on the index
screen (p. 29, 70).
• The maximum number of pictures you can
mark for print is 999.
The data
correctly,
file name
is not indicated
The recording
different.
or flashes.
• The file is damaged.
• Use the file format compatible
camcorder (p. 92).
with your
image
view
looks
• The recording image view may look
diflL.rent depending on the condition of
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot record a smooth
transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next.
Refer also to "Cassette tapes/"Memory
Stick Duo'"' section (p. 80).
The tape
press
does
not start when
• Perlbnn
you
START/STOP.
• Slide the POWER
CAMERA-TAPE
s_itch
to turn on the
lamp (p. 23).
• The tape has reached
insert a new cassette.
the end. Rewind
iL or
• Set the write-protect
tab to REC or insert a
new cassette (p. 91).
• The tape is stuck to Ibe drum due to
moisture condensation.
Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette
(p. 96).
You cannot
Stick Duo."
record
on the "Memory
• The "Memory Stick Duo" is fulh Insert
another "Memory Stick Duo" or format the
"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 51). Or, delete
/innecessal):
pictLIl'eS
recorded
on
END SEARCH
(p. 32).
• Do not remove the cassette (The picture
will be recorded continuously
without a
break even when you turn the power off).
the
"Memory Stick Duo" (p. 69).
• When the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA-TAPE,
you cannot record still
images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with:
When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between
1/725 to 1/10000 second
While executing [FADER]
[D.EFFECT]
[PICT.EFFECT]
[SMTH SLW REC]
[COLOR BAR]
• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV
formats on the sanle tape.
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP
mode on Ihe sanle tape. DV
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in
the LP mode. DV
• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ONI, you
cannot record a smooth transition (p. 61).
HDV1080i
The flash does not work.
-'4
• You cannot use the flash during tape
recording.
• Even if auto flash or (_ (Auto redeye
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
internal flash with:
[TWlLIGHT], [CANDLE], [S UNRSE
SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH] or [SNOW] of [SCENE
SELECT]
[SPOT MTR.FCS]
[SPOT METER]
[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
[END SEARCH]
,::r
does not work.
• Do not eject the cassette aflcr recording
(p. 32).
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
• There is a blank section hetween recorded
sections of the tape. This is not a
malfunction.
Continued._
81
TrssNsshsstiss
[COLOR
correctly.
(Ssstisssd)
SLOW
S] does
not operate
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot
or ]SUPER NS].
You cannot
use [SUPER
• The NIGHTSHOT
switch
NS].
is not set to ON
The subjects
frame might
passing
fast by the
appear crooked.
• This is called the focul phmc phenomenon.
This is not a malfimction.
Because of the
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads
out image signals, the sul_jects passing in
fi'ont of the lens rapidly might appear
crooked depending on the recording
conditions.
(p. 27).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set ]FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 45).
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. At[just the focus manually
(p 45).
[STEADYSHOT]
•
does not function.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] lp 48)
The backlight
function.
• Dcacti_ate the NightShot function (p. 27).
The screen
picture is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT
s_ itch (p. 27) to
OFF, or cancel the backlight hmction
(p. 27).
function does not
• The backlight fimction does not work
during Easy Handycam operation/p. 22).
The [FLASH
changed.
The color of the picture is not
correctly displayed.
LEVEL] cannot be
• ]FLASH LEVEL] (p. 46) cannotbe
changed during Easy Handycam operation.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue,
green appear on the screen.
or
• The spots appear when the shutter speed is
slow or when you are recording in [SUPER
NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a
malflmction.
The screen picture is dark, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for
a l_-'wseconds to turn on the backlight
/p. 18).
Horizontal bands appear.
• This may occur when recording pictures
under lighting from a discharge tube, such
as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or
mercu U lamp. This is not a malfimction.
• This may be alleviated by a(0usting the
shutter speed (p. 44).
Black bands appear when you
record a TV screen or computer
screen.
• Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 44).
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No sound
heard.
Refer also to "Cassette tapes/"Memory
Stick Duo'"' section (p. 80).
You cannot play back a tape.
• Slide the POWER s_itch to turn on the
PLAY/EDIT lamp.
• Rewind the tape (p. 28).
You cannot play back in reverse
direction.
• Reverse playback is not possible with the
tape recorded in the HDV lbrmat.
Image data stored on a "Memory
Stick Duo" cannot be played back.
• hnagc data cannot he played hack if you
have modified file names or folders, or
have edited the data on a computer (In this
case, the file name flashes). This is not a
malfimction (p. 93).
• Pictures recorded on other devices rely not
be played back or may not appear in their
actual size. This is not a malfunction
/p. 93).
or only a low sound
is
• Turn up the w)lume (p. 28).
• Adjust I{_ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2]
(additional sound) side until the sound is
heard appropriately
(p. 57).
• lfyou are using an S VIDEO plug or
component
video plug, make sure the red
and white plugs of the A/V connecting
cable are also connected (p. 34).
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting
3 second-movie/approx.)
using [SMTH
SLW REC].
The
picture
or sound
breaks
a
off.
• The tape _as recorded in both the HDV and
DV fornmts. This is not a malfunction.
The movies freeze
sound
breaks off.
• This occurs
(p. 97).
for a while,
or the
if the tape or video head is dirty
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.
"---"
is displayed
on the
screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded
without setting tile date and time.
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. 97).
You cannot hear the sound recorded
with 4CH MIC REC on another
camcorder. DV
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch
noise cannot be read.
Noises appear and _
or _
displayed on the screen.
or
is
• The tape_xasrecordedill a TV color system
other than that of your camcorder (NTSC).
This is not a mallhnction (p. 90).
• A(ljusl 1['_ AUDIO MIX] (p. 57).
Date Search does not work correctly.
Fine patterns flicker,
look jagged.
diagonal
• A@,st [SHARPNESS] to the [_
side (p. 44).
lines
• Be sure
to record
lllore
than
2 minutes
after
the date changed.If one day's recording is
(soflcn)
too
short,
your
C:llllcorder
lilly
not
accurately find the point where the
recording date changes.
Continued._
83
Trssb_sshsstisS/Ssstisssd)
• There is a blank section between recorded
sections of the tape. This is not a
malfimction.
No picture appears during [END
SEARCH] or Rec Review.
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and
DV lbrmats. This is not a malfimction.
J_4ch-12b
appears on the LCD screen.
• This appears when you play back a tape
recorded on other recording devices using a
4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This
camcorder does not comply with the 4ch
microphone recording standard.
You cannot view the picture or hear
the sound on the TV connected with
the HDMI cable.
• Pictures in the DV format are not output
fiom the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright
protection signals are recorded in the
pictures.
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder
via i.LINK cable (p. 67) cannot be output.
• This occurs if you record on a tape in both
HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and
conneel the HDMI cable, or slide the
POWER switch to turn on your camcorder
again.
The picture appears distorted
4:3 TV.
You cannot view the picture on the
TV connected with the i.LINK cable.
• You cannot view the picture in the HD
(high definition) image quality on the TV
which is not compatible with the
HDV 1080i specification (p. 34). Reli:r to
the instruction manuals Sul)plied with your
TV.
• Down convert the pictures recorded in
HDV format to DV 12)rmatand play back ill
SD (standard definitionJ image quality
(p. 59).
• Play back pictures using another connecting
cable (p. 341.
You cannot view the picture or hear
the sound on the TV connected with
the component video cable.
• Set [COMPONENT] on tile
/STANDARD SET) menu according to the
requirements of the connected device
(p. 59).
• When you am using the component video
cable, make sure the red and white plugs of
the A/V connecting cable arc connected
(p. 34).
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on a
• This happens when viewing a picture
recorded ill the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. gel [TV TYPE] on the
(STANDARD SET) metal (p. 59) and play
back the picture.
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom on a 4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing a picture
recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.
This is not a malflmction.
Pictures from connected devices
cannot be zoomed.
• You
cannot
zoom
pictures
from
connected
devices on your camcorder (p. 301.
Time code and other information
appear on the display of the
connected device.
• Set [DISP OUTPUTI to [LCD PANELI
while connected with an A/V connecting
cable (p. 611.
You cannot
dub correctly
AN connecting
cable.
using
the
• You cunnot input externally from a device
connected with 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
canlcorder.
When
connected
using
Still pictures
cannot
a tape to a "Memory
be dubbed
from
Stick Duo."
• You cannot record or a distorted picture
rely be recorded if the tape has been used
repeatedly for recording.
The
computer
does
not recognize
your camcorder. _
• lnstull "Picture Motion Bro_ ser" (p. 73).
• Disconnect USB devices other than the
an i.LINK
cable, no picture appears
on the
monitor
screen or the picture is
distorted
during dubbing.
keyboard, the mouse,
from the _"(USB)jack
• Sel [VCR HDV/DV] on the
(STANDARD
SET) menu iccording to the
requirements
of the connected device
lp. 56).
• If the device to be connected is not
compatible with HDV 1080i specification,
you cannot dub in HD (high definition)
image qualily (p. 64). For details, refer to
the instruction manuals supplied wflh the
device to be connected.
and the camcorder
on Ihe compuler.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer
and camcorder,
restart the computer, then
connect them again correctly.
You cannot install the supplied
software, "Picture Motion Browser,"
on a Macintosh computer.
• You cannot use "Picture Motion Browser"
on a Macintosh computer.
• Down convert the pictures recorded in
HDV format to DV format and dub in SD
(standard
You cannot
definition)
image quality
add sound
=r
(p. 64).
to the
recorded tape.
• You cannot add sound to the recorded
on this unit.
tape
Depending
on the functions,
you may not be
able to use them together. The lk_llowing list
shows examples of menu items and functions
that cannot be used at the same time.
backlight
fimction
[FIREWORKS],
[SPOT METER],
[MANUAL] of
[EXPOSUREI
[SCENE
SELECT[
NightShot, [TELE
MACRO],
[SUPER NS],
[CINEMA EFECT],
[OLD MOVIE],
You cannot dub correctly using the
HDMI cable.
• You cunnot dub pictures using the HDMI
cable.
New sound
on another
added to a recorded
tape
camcorder
is not heard.
DV
[COLORSLOWS]
• A@lst [[_ AUDIO MIXI from the [STll
(original sound) side until the sound is
heard appropriately
(p. 57).
Continued._
85
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a
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}i]_i_i_!i!i
_!iij_!_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_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i!_!_!i]i_i_i_:i_ii_!_i_iii_i]i_{{!_
SPOT MTR.FCS]
NightShoL
]SUPER NS],
[CINEMA EFECT]
[SCENE SELECT]
]SPOT METER]
NightShot,
]SUPER NS],
]CINEMA EFECT]
EXPOSURE]
NightShoL
]SUPER NS],
[CINEMA EFECT]
WHITE BALd
NightShot, [SUPER
NS]
SHARPNESS]
[CINEMA EFECT]
SHUTTR SPEED]
of Ihe CAM CTRL
dial
NightShoL
]SUPER NS],
[CINEMA EFECT],
[OLD MOVIE],
[SMTH SLW REC]
[AE SHIFT]
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUALI of
[EXPOSURE],
]CINEMA EFECT]
]SPOT FOCUS]
[SCENE SELECT]
[TELE MACRO]
[SCENE SELECT],
during tape recording
[COLOR SLOW S]
NightShot, [SCENE
SELECT],
[MANUALI of
[SHUTTR SPEED],
]SUPER NS],
[FADER],
[D.EFFECT]
HISTOGRAM]
[DIGITAL ZOOM],
[D.EFFECT], while
displaying the date
and time
DIGITAL ZOOM]
[TELE MACRO]
]FADER]
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[CANDLE],
]FIREWORKS],
]SUPER NS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
[D.EFFECT]
[D.EFFECT]
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS],
[SUPER NS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
]FADER]
[OLD MOVIEI of
[D.EFFECTI
[SCENE SELECTI,
[PICT.EFFECTI,
when [_ WIDE
SELECT] is set to
14:31
[CINEMA EFECT]
of [D.EFFECT]
[SCENE SELECTL
]SPOT METER],
]MANUAL] of
[EXPOSURE], other
than 0 in [AE
SH[FT],
[PICT.EFFECT],
when [_ WIDE
SELECT] is set to
14:31
[SMTH SLW REC]
[CANDLE]_
]FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] of
[SHLITTR SPEED],
]SUPER NS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
[D.EFFECT],
[PICT.EFFECT]
• When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the "Not
available" menu items on the list arc not
available.
Warningindicatorsand messages
E:61 :r3D
/ E:62:r3D
/ E:91 :fin
• Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility, lnform
them of the 5-digit code, which stal_.s
If indicators appear on tile LCD screen or in
the viewfinder, check the l\_llowing.
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 local authorized Sony service
facility.
101-1001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
C:(or E:) r-IN:r-IN
display)
c\n (Battery
(Self-diagnosis
fronl "E."
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable (p. 92).
C:04:F-ID
• Connect Ihe DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder securely (p. 13).
[]
condensation
(Moisture
condensation
(-\_
warning)*
• l_jcct the cassette, remove the l)owcr
source, and then leave it l_r about 1
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 96).
C:21:F-ID
has occurred.
--I
Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder l_)r at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette
warning)
• Depending on the operating,
environment,
or battery conditions,
may flash, even if there are
approximately
5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
• The battery pack is not m
"InI_LITHIUM" batte W pack (H
series). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery
pack (H series) (p. 93).
• Moisture
level
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
(Warning indicator pertaining
"Memory Stick Duo")
(p. 96).
C:22:r3D
to
• A "Memory Stick Duo" is not inserted
(p. 19).
• Clean the head using a ch..aning
cassette (optional) (p. 97).
C:31 :E3D / C:32:r3D
• Symptoms that arc not described abo'_c
have occurred. Remove and insert the
cassette, then operate your camcorder
again. Do not perform this procedure if
moisture condensation
has occurred
g_l (Warning indicators pertaining
"Memory Stick Duo" formatting)*
to
• The "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged.
• The "Memory Stick Duo" is not
formatted correctly (p. 51.92).
(p. 96).
• Remove the power source. Reconnect
and
operate your camcorder again.
• Change the cassette. Press RESET
(p. 104), and operate your camcorder
again.
it
(Warning
incompatible
indicator pertaining to
"Memory Stick Duo")*
• An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo"
is inserted (p. 92).
Continued._
87
WamiaS iadieate_s a_d messasss
(Warning
the tape)
indicators
aertaining
{gestia_÷d}
to
Slow flashing:
• There is less than .5 minutes remaining'.
on the tape.
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect
tab on the cassette
set to lock (p. 91).*
is
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screcn (p. 61).
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
inslruclions.
"#" Tips
Fast flashing:
• When [_ is displaycxhthe nlessage can be
turned into _
b'i touchin_ [_. Touch [@7
lo display the message again.
• The tape has run out.*
__ (Eiect cassette warning)*
II
Slow flashing:
• The _ rite-protect tab on the cassette is
set to lock (p. 91).
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred
(p. 96).
• The sell-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 87).
Moisture condensation
[1]__ Moisture condensation.
the cassette (p. 96)
Eject
Moisture condensation.
Turn off
for 1H. (p. 96)
U Cassette/[ape
o--, (Warning indicator pertaining
image deletion)*
to
A Reinsert the cassette.
• The image is protected (p. 70).
o-, (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the "Memory
Stick Duo")*
• The _ rite-protect tab on Ihe "Memory
Stick Duo '' is set to lock (p. 92).
(Warning indicator pertaining
the flash)
to
Slow flashing:
• Still charging
Fast flashing:
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 87).*
• There is something wrong with the
flash.
88
(p. 19)
• Check if the cassette is damaged.
_,_-- The tape is locked
tab. (p. 91)
- check the
•
"Memory Stick Duo"
_1 Reinsert the Memory Stick.
(p. 19)
• Reinsert the "Memory Stick Duo" a
few times. If even then the indicator
flashes, the "Memory Stick Duo" might
be damaged. Try with another
"Memory Stick Duo."
_l This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
• Check tile format, then format the
"Memo U Stick Duo" as necessa U
(p. 51,92).
Memory Stick folders
are full.
• You cannot create folders exce_.'ding
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created
folders using your camcorder.
• You will have to format the "Memory
Stick Duo" (p. 51 ), or delete them using
your conlputer.
• DualRec
Cannot save still picture.
• Do not _.ject"Memory Stick Duo"
while still images are being stored onto
it (p. 25).
• PictBridgecompliantprinter
Check the connected
• Switch off the printer
agaim then disconnect
and reconnect it.
device.
and switch it on
the USB cable
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• S_ itch off the printer and switch it on
agaim then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect
it.
89
Mdi_*_af _torx_afio_
Usingyourcamcorderabroad
Powersupply
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded
You can use your camcorder in any
country/region using tile AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V. 50160 Hz range.
llse a commercially available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall uutlet/wall socket) [b].
in HDV format HDV1080i
AC-L2OO/L2OOB
[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.
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
(k)lombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, HungaU,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
United Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M
Brazil
PAL - N
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
SECAM
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, lran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
9O
You need :m HDV 1080i cumpatible TV/or
monitor) with a component jack and
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component
video cable and A/V cunnecting cable are
also needed.
Viewing DV format pictures recorded
in DV format DV
You need a TV lot monitor) with the
AUDIO/VIDEO input.jack. A connecting
cable is also needed.
Simplesettingofthe clockbytime
difference
You can easily set the clock to the local
time abroad by entering the time difference
between where yuu live and where you are.
Select ]WORLD TIME] in the _'_ (TIME/
LANGU.) menu. then set the time
difference (p. 62).
Maintenanceand precautions
i
Your camcorder is capable of recording in
both HDV and DV formats.
You can use mini DV l\wmat cassettes only.
Use a cassette with tile ui_'v mark.
Your camcorder is not compatible with the
Cassette Memory function.
What is the HDV format?
The HDV format is It video _rmat
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/]080i,
number of pixels 1.440 x
1.080 dots).
The video bit rate lk_rrecording is about 25
Mbps.
i.LINK is adopted for tile digital interface.
enabling a digital connection with an HDV
compatible TV or computer.
"_° Tips
• HDV signals arc compressed in MPEG2 tormat
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellile)
digital, lerrcstrial digital HDTV broadcaslings.
m Blu-ray Disc recorders, elc.
II¸
Copyrightsignal
I When you play back
If tile cassette you play back on your
camcorder contains copyright signals, you
cannot copy it to a tape in attother vide()
camera connected to yottr camcorder.
E When you record
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright control
signals l\_r copyright protection of software.
[Cannot record due to copyright
protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or
on 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
I Whennot usingyourcamcorder
for a
longtime
Remove the cassette and store it.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide Ihe wrile-protect lab on the cassette Io
sel it Io SAVE.
g
Playback
Your canlcorder c:m play back picttu'es in
both the DV format and HDV 1080i
specification.
Your camcorder carl play back pictures
recorded in the HDV 720130p format, but
cannot otttput it from the _. HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINKI.
i
REC: The casseHe can be
F REC_
FL'CO ldL'd.
L
SAVE: The casselle cannol be
recorded (write-prolecled).
SAVE _[_
To prevent a blank section from being
created on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using
END SEARCH (p. 321 belk_re you begin the
next recording when you have played back
the tape.
Continued-_
91
Naistssasss
ass presa_[tisss
{gsstiss÷_}
M When labelingthe cassette
Be sure to place tile label only on tile
locations
shown in the following
illustration
so as not to cause a malfunction
of your camcorder.
0
"Memory Stick Duo"
(with MagicGate)
"Memory Stick PRO Duo"
--
Do not put a label
along this border.
"Memory Stick PRO-HG
O
Duo"
O*
* This product does not support 8-bil parallel dala
lranslcr but il supports 4-bit parallel dala
translcr the same as with Memol3' Stick PRO
Duo,
Labeling
position
N After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid
distortion of the picture or the sound. Tbe
cassette should then be put in its case, and
stored in an upright position.
N When cleaning the gold-plated
connector
(-;eoeralls, clean the gold-plated connector
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after
every 10 times it has been eiected.
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape
indicator may not sbow correctly.
Gold-plated
• This producl cannot record or play data that uses
"Mz_gicGatc" technology. "MagicGate" is a
copyright prolection lechnology that records and
lranstcrs the contents in an encrypled fi)nnat.
• This product is compatible with "Memo W Stick
Micro" ('M2"). "M2" is lhe abbreviation for lhe
"Memory Slick Micro."
• Still image tbrmat: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) tPrnlzm The file
exlension is 'JPG."
• File names of slill images:
101- 0001: This file name appears on the
screen
of your
canlcorder,
DSC00001 .JPG: This file name appears on
lhe display of a compuler.
• A "Memol T Stick Duo" tormaued by a
computer/Windows
OS/MzJc OS) does not have
guaranleed conlpatibility with your camcorder.
• Data rcad/wrile speed may vary depending on
lhe conlbination of the 'Memory Stick" and
'Memory Stick" compliant producl you use.
connector
Call prcvenl accidenlal crasl/re
of images
when you slide the wrile-protect tab on the
"Memory Stick Du
of Sony
iS a lradelnark.
is a trademark
ot"Sony C<_rp<_ration.
• Microsoft. Windows, Windows Media,
Windows Visla, and DircctX are trademarks or
rcgislered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft
Corporation ill file U,S. and o[hcr countries,
° Macintosh and Mac OS are tradmnark_, of Apple
Inc. in the U,S. and olher coonlries.
• HDML the HDMI logo. and High-Definflion
Mullitnedia Interlace are trademarks or
rcgislered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• lntcl, lnte| Core and Pentium are either
rcgislered trademarks or trademarks of Intel
Corporation and ils subsidiaries ill lhe Uniled
Stales and/or other countries.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are eilhcr registered
trademarks or trademarks of Adot_o Syslcl-n_
Incorporaled in lhe Uniled Stales and/or olher
countries.
All other product names menlioned
herein may be
the trademarks
or registered
tradelnarks
of their
respeclive
contpanies.
Furthermore,
rM and '®"
arc not mentioned
ill each case in lhis manual.
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&_ickR_m_ce
Identifyingparts and controls
The nunlbers in / ) are reference pa_es.
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Power zuom lever (25)
[]
PHOTO button (24)
• Tile Active Interlace Shoe has a salPty
device %r fixing the installed accessory
[]
Viewfiuder lens ac{iustn/eut lever / 18)
tiglacn
tile
[]
Viewfiuder/18)
loosen
lhe screw,
[]
Eyecup
pull out the accessory.
[]
HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (34)
securely.
To connect
• Connecting
• The
available
appropriate
outpul
• You
video
output
signals
Ibrmat
are read,
is selected
the setup
value
and the
• Wllen
and
of HDMI
DC IN jack (13)
[]
Active Interface Shoe _;,._s_0
The Active Interface Shue supplies
power to optional accessories such as a
video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessury can be turned on or off as
you operate the POWER switch un your
camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
accessory lbr details.
• Whcll
shoe
you
c,onnect
an
acccssory,
open
press
To
with
rc21Ilove
and then
an external
pack
all
press
accessoly,
down
device
all(]
wears
laster,
you are recording
movies
with
an
external flash (optional) connecled 1othe
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
exlernal flash 1oprcvenl charging noi_
being recorded,
• You cannot use all external flasll (optional)
and the built-in flash at lhe same tinle.
OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECK] (P-59).
[]
screw,
(lilt tile battery
aulomalically.
call check
an acccssory,
down and push il lo the end, and lhen
[]
POWER switch (16)
[]
CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERAMEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps
(16)
[]
,_/CHG/charge)
[]
§ (flash) button (26)
[]
START/STOP
=_
o}
N"
g
lamp (13)
button (23)
lhe
cover,
Continued._
103
N÷_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ co_tm_s (Co,timber}
[]
[]
®
®
%-[]
[]
[]
[]
[] MANUAL button (26)
[] CAM CTRL dial (26)
[] NIGHTSHOT switch (27)
[] [] (back light) button (27)
[] Zoom bottons (25)
[] START/STOP
botton (23)
[] DISPLAY/BATT
INFO button (I 4)
[] _ (USB) jack (71)
[] Speaker
Playback sounds come out l?x)m the
speaker. For how to a@lst the volume,
see page 28.
[] Access lamp (19, 92)
[] Mmnory Stick Duo slot (19)
[] EASY button (21)
[] LCD screen/touch panel (6, 18)
104
[] RESET button
Initializes all tile settings, including tile
setting of the date and time (Menu items
customized
oil Persollal Mentl are not
initialized).
[] _ LANC jack (blue)
Tile LANC control .jack is used for
controlling the tape transport of video
devices and peripherals connected to it.
[] _ HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (34. 65.
67.75)
[] COMPONENT
OUT jack (34)
[] A/V (audio/video)
[] @ (Headphone).jack
OUT.jack (34, 65)
(green)
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
g_
[] }'-- OPEN/EJECT
[]
Cassette compartment
[]
Flash
lever / 19)
[]
BATT (battery release) lever (14)
[]
Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7)
[]
Battery pack (13)
[]
Remote sensor/Infrared port
Point the Remote Commander (p. 106)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
[]
(;rip belt (18)
[]
Microphone
An Active Interface Shoe compatible
microphone/optional)
will take
precedence when connected.
[]
REC lamp/Camera recording lmnp)
• The REC lamp lighls tlI)in red (luring
recording/P•
[]
MIC (PLUG IN POWER).jack
When an external microphone
(optional) is c(mnected, it takes
precedence over the internal
microphone/p.
105).
[]
Hook for the Shoulder belt
Attach the Shoulder belt (optional).
[] Tripod receptacle
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.
=_
i,
Attaching the supplied lens hood
Place the lens hood against the lens hood
receptacle of the camcorder, and turn it in
the direction of the arrow.
61).
The REC lamp flashes if lhe remaining
or battely power is low.
lid (l 9)
g
lape
,J
Continued._
105
Ns_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ ++_tm_s (C+_tim_8_)
To remove the lens hood
[]
Loosen tile lens hood by turning it in the
opposite direction of the arrow in the
illustration above.
Video control buttons (Rewind,
Playback,
Fastq'orward,
Pause,
Stop,
Slow) (28)
[]
ZERO
• Remove the lens hood when you use the flash,
Nightshot or SuperNightshot+or its shadow will
appear in the picturc.
[]
Transmitter
SET
[]
START/STOP
RemoteCommander
[]
Power
[]
DISPLAY
MEMORY
button*
button
zoom buttons
button
(32)
121, 23)
(25, 30)
(18)
* These buttons arm not available during Easy
Handycam operation,
O
Notes
• Renlo_, e lhe illsuhltion sheet belol'e
tm/lo)c
• Aim the Remote Conmlander
relnole
ilsing
tile
(-'onllnander.
_nsor
1£) operate
your
towards the
camcorder
(p. 105).
To change the batteryol the Remote
Commander
[]
@ While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull ()tit the battery
case.
(_) Place a new battery with Ihe + side facing
up.
@ Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander
until it clicks.
[] PHOTO button (24)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded onto the 'Memory
Slick Duo" as a still image.
WARNING
[] Memory control buttons (Index*, _+,
Memory playback) (29)
O
[] SEARCH M. button* (33)
[] _
_
(33)
(Previous/Next)
buttons*
Batter?, may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Notes
• When tile lithiunl battery beconles weak, tile
operating distance of tile Remote {_'O]lllll_lllder
may
or
106
sllorten,
or
tile
Remote
Comlnander
may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of firc
explosion.
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback
[] Recording
ror,u.t(HDVI080i
orDV)
(57)
Recording mode (_ or _) is also displayed
in the DV Ik_rmat.
[]
Remaining battery (approx.)
[]
Recording status ([STBY]/standby)
[RECI/recurdiug))
[]
During recording:
Tape counter (hour: minute: secund)
During playback:
Tittle code lhour: tniuute: secoud:
frame/
[]
Recording capacity of tile tape (approx.)
(60)
[]
Review button for still images uu tile
"Memory Stick Duo" 124)
Appears
insertcd.
when
'Memory
Stick
Duo"
or
is
[]
END SEARCH/Rec
switch buttun (32)
review display
[]
GUIDE button (110)
[]
Personal Menu button (39)
[]
Recurding folder (51 )
[]
hnage size (49)
[]
Quality ([FINEI or [STDI) (49)
[]
Number of recorded still images (25)
[]
"Memory Stick Duo" indicatur and the
number of images that can be recorded
(approx.)
N"
"_° Tips
• The
date/time
during
seuing
data will
They
do not appear
recording,
CODEI
=_
be recorded
but you
during
recording
and the camera
can check
playback
g
aulomalically.
on lhe scrcen
during
lhem
as [DATA
lP. 60).
[] Tape transpurt indicator
[]
Videu operation buttons (28)
[]
Dala file name
[]
Picture number/Total tmmber of
recorded pictures in the current
playback folder
Continued._
107
[s_icat+_s disp+a_sd_t_isS r+s+_di_S/p+aybask(C+_fi_+d}
[]
Playback
[]
Previous/Next
folder icon
The following indicators appear when the first
or last picture ot the current folder is
displayed and when there are muhiple tolders
on the same "Memory Stick Duo."
+_
folder
: Touch [_
folder.
(51)
to move to the previous
to move to the next tolder.
U_- : Touch I_
;_it_ : Touch E_/I_
to move to either
the previous or the next lolder.
108
[]
Image
delete
[]
Tape
playback
[]
Preqous/Next
[]
Index
[]
Image
protection
[]
Print
mark 170)
screen
bull(ill
(69)
select
button
image
button
display
button
mark (70)
(29)
(29)
(29)
Center
Upper left
Upper right
Bottom
Cemer
E*_'J
Color Slow Shutter
_l
PictBridgc
(71)
cX'_
Warning
[_
NightShot
S{_
Super NightShot
(47)
connecting
(87)
(27)
(47)
Bottom
Upperleft
AE SHIFT (45)
HDVI080i
DV
Jq_b
AUDIO
SP LP
Recording
MODE*
Self-timer
4-_
WIDE SELECT*
{r (!) {4. {-
@
Picture
(57)
recording
(48)
REC _* (61 )
Interval
152)
pholo recording
Flash light/
REDEX/E REDUU
{46)
HDVouTDVouT
+0÷
_t]
_[Tda_F
3 -" 'a-e-:_2_,.);-'t
[]
I_'_ @
SCENE
SELECT
Sharpness
(44)
I_I
Backlight
(27)
-_- @,_ ixmzl
White balance
_,,_
SteadyShot
HDV inptll/
DV input (67)
[]
Zebra 147)
T_t_
Tele macro
HDV outpul/
DV oulpul (34, 65)
(_
CAMERA
i.LINK connectkm
(34, 65, 67, 74)
{_OLOI_,)
Zero set memory
/'1]] C.D
Manual focus (45) /
SPOT FOCUS (45#
SPOT MTR.FCS (43)
_t _
[]
Upperright
HDVIN DVIN
_.
(57)
QUICK
(45)
effect (54)
Digital effect (53)
mode* (57)
@
_I)[W
WB SHIFT
Recording format (56)
_
Dr
(43)
12}
off (48)
(46)
COLOR
CONV.LENS
(45)
(49)
X.'V.COLOR** {49)
SPOT METER (43)/
EXPOSURE
(43)/
SPOT MTR.FCS (43)
(106)
Slkle sho\x (523
LCD backlighl
(421
olT (18)
SHUTTR SPEED (44)
PEAK
* The
PEAKING
settings
ill tile [)_
can be made
only
(46)
for the pictures
forlllal.
Continued"_
109
Is_icats_s disp+a_sd_t_isS rsss_di_S/piaybask {gs_tim_sd}
** The _tting
can be nmde only
the HDV format.
lor the pictures
in
Other indicator
P_+_ni_;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
i;_+
g_7
0
Information (88)
Notes
• IndicatorsmMtheir positionsm+c+_ppro×hn+tte
+roddiftka"t_omwhat you _tctually_e+
You can easily check the meaning of each
indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
(!) Touch [GUIDEI -++ [DISP GUIDEI.
..............
_
[NNN_ [22_N_
(_) Touch 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 [_1[_
to toggle.
To finish the operation, touch [END].
0
•
Notes
Sortie
[DISP
scrt3en
displays
c;lnllOt
be
checked
GUIDEI,
"_"Tips
• You can also operate by touching _
[DISP (-;UIDE].
110
with
Index
Numeric
1080i/480i
(Color
.............................
59
12BIT ....................................
57
16BIT ....................................
57
Slow
Shuuer)
.....................
COMPONENT
OUT jack
......................................
Component
480i
.......................................
...........................
13
.......................
..............................
MODE
AUTOSLW
(Auto
slow
.....................
shutter)
CODE
search
.................
45
connecling
A/V
OUT
cable
.....35,
jack ...............
64
34, 104
picturcs
DEMO
Backlighl
.........................
BEACH
13
.................................
42
....................................
61
DIGITAL
DlSP
guide)
....55
G
Starled
......................
12
....................
60
H
definition)
image
quality
...................................
.....................
55
HDMI
cable
..........................
49
HDMI
OUT
jack ...........
ZOOM
(Display
51
Playback
69
...........
48.86
GUlDE
...................
110
HDV
lornlal
HDV
1080i
HDV/DV
35
36
34, 1(13
..........................
56
......................
Interlilce
1t/, 57
....... 34, 1(14
OUTPUT
(Display
output)
Display
indicalors
convert
Dual
...................
61
..............
107
fimclion
.........
10
Rec ...............................
25
I
hnage
protectiorl
hnage
size (IMAGE
INDOOR
Dubbing
................................
DV lormal
C
45, 82
.............................
107
27, 82
..................................
BEEP
33
16, 60.
SET ............................
Down
Battely
...........................
......................
MODE
DlAL
DISP
B
FOCUS
HD (high
Delete
...............
..........
46
16. 60
...........................
57
A.SHUT
OFF (Auto slmt oil)
..............................................
61
A/V
49
57
SHTR
......... 53
GUIDEFRAME
DATE/TIME
AUDIO
molion)
FORMAT
.........................
73
.......................
51
MIX .........................
(Flash
35
45, 86
.........................
SET
Getting
Dale
AUDIO
c_b]e ........
D
DATA
ERASE
104
FLASH
FLASH
Frame-by4rame
CONV.LENS
ALL
34.
video
Computer
AE SHIFT
59
59
A
AC Adaplor
47, 82. 86
COMPONENT
DV SET
...................
70
SIZE)...49
...............................
44
64
............................
56
................................
57
"InloLITHIUM"
battery
pack
..............................................
lnsla
.....................
93
75
D.EFFECT
CALIBRATION
CAM
CTRL
CAMERA
...................
98
dial ...................
26
COLOR
CAMERA
DATA
CAMERA
SET
CANDLE
Cassette
CD-ROM
CENTER
...............
.................
menu
...........
..............................
...........................
60
42
42
19, 91
..............................
MARKR
45
(Digital
ella:el)
................
53.86
( Iev
E
Easy
Handycam
EDIT/PLAY
END
..............
menu
SEARCH
EXPOSURE
21.39
...............
...............
...................
60
time
Cleaning
cassette
CLOCK
SET .........................
CNNECT
.......................
GUIDE
COLOR
BAR
COLOR
SLOW
14
..................
...........
.......................
S
97
43.86
F
16
31, 34
60
FADER
FILE
...........................
NO.
(File number)
FIREWORKS
First Stcp
Flash
FLASH
.......................
Guide
.............
.....................................
LEVEL
.............
"ecording)....
..................................
i.LINK
cable
bLINK
CONV
.............
52
95
::o
36, 65, 76
_"
.....................
5 _)
g
L
LANDSCAPE
.......................
42
LANGUAGE
........................
62
LCD
Charging
p
i.LINK
55
32, 56
73
...............
INT.REC-STL
BL LEVEL
52. 86
(LCD
...... 51
LCD
BRIGHT
42
LCD
COLOR
73.77
81
46. 82
back
LCD/VF
Lens
level)
.......... 58
......................
58
........................
58
SET ........................
cover
LP (Long
lighl
......................
Play)
.....................
58
17, 23
57
Continuedm_
111
IVi
Macinlosh
.............................
77
Playback ...............................
28
SLIDE
SHOW
Playing time .........................
15
SMTH
SLW
P-MENU ... See Personal Menu
Maintenance
and precautions
..............................................
MEMORY
SET
"Memory
Slick".
"Memory
Stick
FORMAT
Menu
menu
9]
.......... 49
..................
Duo".
...........
......................
PORTRAIT
(Soft portrait)... 42
92
Power cord (Mains lead)......
Prinl ......................................
13
71
19
Prim mark ............................
70
51
.....................................
39
Q
58
QUALITY
slow
rccording)
SNOW
LEVEL
Mirror
.........................
mode
Moisture
.........................
condensation
MONOTONE
MOSAIC
27
......... 96
.......................
FADER
52
................
QUICK
............................
...............
54, 86
42
SOLARIZE
...........................
SP (Standard
recording)
REC
NEW
FOLDER
54
....................
51
NS LIGHT
NTSC
REC
control)
FOLDER
Iolder)
Light)
.................
..............................
47
Recording
SPOT
FOCUS
................
45, 86
SPOT
METER
meter)....,,
43, 86
...........................
44
..........................
44
p
......................................
PASTEL
90
...............................
54
PB FOLDER
(Playback
..................
...............................
30
PEAKING
............................
46
Picture
Molion
PICT.APPLI.
(Picture
................
Browser
....... 73
112
ellcct)
menu)
49
STANDARD
SET
Still
........
................
59
..............
48, 82
...................................
53
image
..........
24, 29, 49, 92
SET ...........................
SUNRSE
(Super
.......................
menu ...... 56
CHECK
STEADYSHOT
14
...............
49
SUNSET
(Sunri_
and sunsel)
.............
42
................
47
NS
NighlShot)
47
60
14, 107
.........
106
..................
60
................
55
CTRL
Reversal
Playback
T
Tape
counler.
S VIDEO
jack
..........
SELECT
quality
34, 36, 64
...........
definilion)
......................
..52
54
MACRO
107
42, 85
..............
46, 86
code ...........................
107
TIME/LANGU.
36
lot the starling
..................................
Tripod
.................................
......................
SKINTONE
.................
SPEED
48
54
44, 86
.................
.........................
62
53
105
TV .........................................
34
TV color
systems
90
TV TYPE
..............................
..................
59
u
point
..................................
SHARPNESS
..........
TRAIL
USAGE
SELF-TIMER
menu
image
..................................
Searching
TELL
Time
s
SHUTTR
......................
........................
SUPER
conlrol)
SEPIA
PICT.EFFECT
(Picture
42
STANDARD
23
39, 62
menu
Applicati,_m
57
51
PB zoom
Menu
43
........................
32
baltery
SD (slandard
Personal
..................
SPOTLIGHT
...........................
(Remole
SCENE
lolder)
................
Commander.
REMOTE
PAL
99
53
Remote
PUSH
spot
MTR-FCS
.............................
REDUC
Remaining
OUTDOOR
SPOT
STILL
REMAINING
ONE
57
.......................
STILL
51
linle .....................
REDEYE
........................
(Recording
mode)
Rec review
Numbcr
of recordable
pictures
..............................................
50
MOVIE
67
MODE
Recording
OLD
..............
...................................
83, 90
0
54
...............
Specifications
STATUS
CTRL
(Recording
(NightShot
61
R
(Recording
.............................
.................
52
N
Play)
REC
(Quick
REC
NEG.ART
49
52
(Smooth
..................................
(Flexible
MIC
......................
REC
44
54
GUIDE
USB
jack
USB
SELECT
Using
abroad
...................
............................
31
104
......................
55
........................
90
V
VAR.SPD PB
(Various speed playback) .....55
VF B.LIGHT
(Viewlinder brightness) ........ 58
VOLUME ............................. 58
19
Warning indicalors ................ 87
Warning
messages ................ 88
WB SHIFT
(While Balance Shill) ........... 45
WHITE BAL.
(While balance) ............... 43, 86
WHITE FADER
................... 52
Windows ......................... 73, 74
WORLD TIME ..................... 62
Write-protecl
tab ................... 91
x
X.V.COLOR
................... 49, 96
Z
ZEBRA .................................
47
Zero set memol3,. .................. 32
Z(_
) oil]
....................
.................
2. 5
=_
g
113
114
Spanish &#ok &dde/&da r_pida _n espa_d
Paso1: Comprobaci6nde los elementos
suministrados
Asegfirese de que su videocfimara centiene
los siguicntcs elementos.
E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica la
cantidad dcl elemente.
Adaptador
de alimentaci6n
Cable
USB (1)
de ca (1)
Bateria
Cable
de alimentaci6n
remoto
NP-FH60
(1)
f
(1)
Protector
Control
recargable
inalambrico
del objetivo
(1)
(1)
Extraiga el protector del objetivo si utiliza el
flash, Nightshot o SuperNightshot,
o
cuando aparece su sombra en la imagen.
Tiene inslalada una pila de lifio tipo boldn.
Cable
de conexi6n
de AN (1)
CD-ROM
Software"
Guia
Cable
de video componente
Cable
i.LINK (1)
"Handycam
(1)
de operaciones
Application
(este manual)
g
g
=,
(1)
(1)
115
Paso2: Cargade la bateria
.
)
_ ;,_i_o_=_ Interruptor
_
POWER
roma DC IN
Bateria
Indicador { /
CHG (carga)
Clavija de
4
AI tomacorriente
de la pared
Cable
Adaptador
de alimentaci6n
Para cargar la bater{a "InfoLITHIUM"
(serie H), condctela
videocamara.
O
a la
de alimentaci6n
4
de ca
Conecte el cable de alimentaci6n
al adaptador de alimentaci6n de
ca y al tomacorriente
de pared.
Notas
E1 indicador ,{/CHG (carga) se
enciende y se inicia el proceso de carga.
E1 indicador §/CHG (carga) se apaga
cuando la baterfa est_i completamente
cargada.
• No puede conectar ninguna batcrfa
'lnti_LITHIUM" flue no sea de la serie H a la
videocfimara.
Instale la bateria en la
videocamara.
2
O
llecha hasta que calce para colocarla.
• Desconecte el adapt_Jdor de alimenlacidn
de la loma DC IN s_ietando a la vez la
videocfimara y hJ clav(ia de cc.
Deslice el interruptor
"_° Sugerencias
POWER
hasta la posici6n OFF (CHG)
(el ajuste predeterminado).
3
Conecte el adaptador de
alimentacibn
de ca a la toma DO
IN de la videocamara, AsegQrese
de que la marca • de la clavija de
cc est_ orientada hacia a la marca
• de la videocamara,
116
Notas
Deslice la baterfa en el sentido de la
de ca
• Puede utilizar su videocfimara conectada a una
fuenle de alimenlaci6n cOillO tin tonlacorriente
de parcd tal como se mueslra en la ilustraci6n.
La barerfa no perderfi la carga en esle caso.
Pararetirarla bateria
Carga restanle de llt bater/a (aprox.)
Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la
posici6n OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca
BATT (liberaci6n de la baterfa) y retire llt
baterfa.
BATTERY
NEVEL
CARGA
TIEMPO
INFO
BATE
GRAB
PANT
•
LC D
RIA
I_
DESPON
;
60
rain
m_n
Capacidad de grabaci(3n (aprox.)
Puede comprobar llt carga restanle de la
baterfa en la pantalla LCD.
Palanca BATT
(liberaci6n
de la
bateria)
q_
Suficienle energfa reslante
[TJ]
Bater/a baja, llt grabacidn/
reproducci6n se delendr_i
f
pronlo.
c{
]
complelamente
Cuandoguardela bateria
Descargue complet:lnlente hi baterfa antes
de guardarla durante un perfodo
prolongado.
Para comprobarla cargarestante de
la bateria (Informaci6n sobre la
bateria)
Ajuste el interruptor POWER en
OFF(CH(i) y, a continuacidn, presione
DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
Suslituya la balerfa por una
cargue
cargada,
0
la baterfa.
Tiempodecarga
Tiempo :,proximado (rain) necesario p:u'a
cargar totahnente una baterfa descargada
por completo.
NP-FH50
135
NP-FH60
(suministrada)
135
NP-FH70
170
NP-FH I00
390
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DISPLAY/
BATT INFO
Despuds de cierto tiempo, el tiempo
disponible para grabaci6n y la informacidn
sobre la bateri'a aparecen durante
aproximadamente 7 s (segundo). Puede vet
la inlk_rmaci6n sobre la bater/a durante
20 s (segundo) presionando nuevamente
DISPLAY/BATT INFO mientras se
visualiza la informacidn.
Continued._
117
Paso 2: gar#a de _abate_a {go_i_uaci6N
Tiempodegrabaci6n
Tiempo aproximado
(rain) disponible
cu:mdo utiliza un:l baterfa completamente
cargada.
Formato
grabado
HDV
DV
HDV
NP-FH50
105
115
120
13(}
140
150
160
17(1
NP-FH70
230
245
255
28(}
NP-FHI00
525
565
590
635
NP-FH60
(suministrada)
Formato de
grabaci6n
HDV
NP-FH50
DV
HDV
70
70
40
40
7O
75
4O
4O
75
80
40
45
* Con la luz de hmdo de la panlalla LCD
encendida.
NP-FH60
90
95
50
5(}
Acerca de la bateria
(suministmda)
95
100
50
55
100
105
55
55
150
155
80
85
155
165
85
9(}
160
• Ames de cambiar la balerfa, deslice el
interruplor POWER a la posicidn OFF (CHG).
• El indicador ._/CHG (carga) parpadearfi duranle
la carga o la iniormaci6n de la batcrfa no se
[/lostrar_ correclall/cllte en las siguienles
condiciones.
La balerfa no eslfi c()rlcctat/lenle coneclada.
La balerfa esl_ dafiada.
NP-FH70
NP-FHI00
* E1 tiempo
cuando
de grabaci6n
_ rcpile
detenci6n
desconectar
de zoom.
fO
170
85
90
345
365
185
195
365
385
195
210
375
395
205
215
normal
la operaci6n
de la grabaci6n,
la alimentaci6n
muestra
la hora
de inicio/
al conectar
y al usar
y
la lhnci6n
Notas
se calculm'on
cn las siguienles
Superior:
Con la luz de londo
LCD encendida.
Medio:
Con la luz de lbndo
apagada.
Inlcrior:
panel
La baterfa estfi agotada (sdlo para la
inlormacidn de la baterfa).
• Cuando el adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca esld
conectado a la toma DC IN de la videocfimara.
la baterfa no suministrarfi alimenlacidn, aunque
el cable de alimentacidn est6 desconeclado del
lomacorrienle de parcd.
• Si instaia una luz de video optional, es
recomendable que utilice los modelos de baterfa
NP-PH70 o NP-PH 100.
• Todo los tiempos
condiciones:
Grabaci6n
LCD
de la panlalla
de la panlalla
con el visor
se cncuenlla
mienlras
cvrrado.
Tiempodereproducci6n
Tiempo aproximado
(rain) disponible
cuando utiliza una baterfa completamente
cargada.
118
DV
DV
LCD
el
Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabacion/
reproducci6n
• Tiempos medidos con la xideocfimara a una
lemperatura de 25 _'C
(se recomienda una temperamra de 10 a 30 °C).
• El tiempo de grabaci6n y de rcproducci6n serfi
[llaS corto cuando use la videocfimara a bajas
lelnperaturas.
• El tiempo de grabaci6n y de rcproducci6n serfi
mils corto cn Ihnci6n de las condiciones de us()
de la videocfimara.
Acerca
ca
del adaptador
• Si utiliza
con6ctelo
de alimentaci6n
el adaplador
de alilnentaci6n
a Ill] lomaconiente
Si se produce
alguna
Paso3: Encendidoy
ajuste de la fecha y la
hora
de
de ca
de pared
cercano.
lMla de flmcionamiento
al
utilizar
la videocfimara,
desconecte
el adaplador
de alimcntaci6n
de ca del tomucorrienle
de
inmediato.
• Nit ufilice
el adaptador
colocado
ell un espacio
una pared
• Evite
y los
de cc del adaptador
Podrfa
de ca
lal COlI/O enlre
de cortocircuitos
ell la claviia
de alimcntaci6n
de ca o en
de la baterfa
provocar
• Aunque
angosto,
nmebles.
la litrmaci6n
d terminal
de alimentaci6n
Ajuste la fccha y la hora cuando use la
videocfimara pot primera vez. De lo
contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ]
aparecerfi cada vez que encienda la
videocfimara o cambie la posici6n del
interruptor POWER.
con objems
una l,dla
la videocfimara
rccibicndo
adaptador
(corrienle
domdstica)
metfilicos.
de fimcionamiento.
est6 apagada,
seguirfi
de alimentaci6n
mientras
la toma de parcd mediante
alimenlaci6n
de ca
esl(
de ca
conectada
el adaptador
de
a
Interruptor
POWER
Toque los botones
de la pantalla LCD.
r,'
Mientras presiona el botdn verde,
deslice el interruptor POWER en
el sentido de la flecha para que se
encienda el indicador
correspondiente.
CAMERA-TAPE: para grab:Jr en una
cinta.
CAMERA-MEMORY:
para grabar en
un "Memory Stick Duo'.
PLAY/EDIT: para reproducir o editar
im:igenes.
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Aparecerfi la panlalla [AJUS.RELOJ].
Continued._
119
Pas+ 3: E++÷+N++ + ai+s_+ +[++a +++ha +g+a h+ra {g++_+++a++++}
O
Ajuste
[A] (afro)
Puede se]eccionar
afio 2079.
3 Vaya
con
F_l/F_l.
cua]quier
afio hasta e]
hasta [M] (mes) con [_,
aj_stelo
y
Notas
• Si no usa la vidcx)cfimara durante
aproximadamente
3 meses, la batcrfa
recmg+_ble incorpor+td+t se descarg+t yes posible
que los itjustes de la lccba y la hora se borren de
la memoria. En este caso, cargue la baterfa
recargable y ¢iuste la lPcha y la hora
nuevalncnte+
• A1 momento de la compra, la alimentaci6n
+tiusta para desconectarse automfilicalnenle
con [_l/l_.
S¢ opera
4
Vaya hasta [D] (dia) con [2_,
ajl_stelo con 1_3/[_ y repita la
operaci6n para ajustar las horas y
los minutos.
Ajuste la medi:muche :, las 12:00 AM.
Ajuste el mediodfa alas 12:00 PM.
Asegl_rese de que los ajustes de
fecha y hora son correctos y, a
continuaci6n, toque Ib_l.
E1reloj se pone en funcionamiento.
Paraapagarla vide0c_mara
Deslice el iuterruptor
POWER
posici6n OFF (CHG).
hasta la
Pararestablecerla fechay la h0ra
P:,ra @1star la fecha y la hora deseadas.
toque 172_g0] _
[_1[_
[AJUS.RELOJ
].
120
la
videocfimara
duralltC
si no
unos
5 rain (minuto) para ahorrar energfa de la bater fa
([APAGADO AUTO]).
"_° Sugerencias
• L+tlPclla y hora no aparcccn durante h,
grabacidn, pero se graban automfiticamente en
la cinta y pueden visualizar+ durante la
reproducci6n ([CODIGO DATOSI (durante el
funcionamiento de Easy Handycam, sdlo puede
+tjustal+[FECHA/HORAI)).
• La tapa del objetivo se abre autonlfiticamente al
+tjustar el interruptor POWER en CAMERATAPE o CAMERA-MEMORY.
• Si los botones del panel smlsible al tacto no
funcionan correctamente, +tjuste el panel
sensible al tacto (CALIBRACION).
Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla
para que muestren mensajes en un idioma
en particular.
Toque Ig_gff01-+ [MENU] -+ _i_
(HORA/LANGU.) --_ [LANGUAGE], y
luego seleccione el idioma deseado.
Paso4: Ajustesantes de grabar
Abra el panel LCD 90 grados con respecto
a la videocfimara (@) y luego gfrelo hacia
el m@_r gingulo para grabar o
reproducir (@).
DISPLAY/BATT INFO
180 grados
(infix.)
@
@
90 glados
(infix.)
Puede ver im:igenes utilizando el "dsor para
ex ilar el desgasle de la balerfa o cuando la
imaoen_ en la pantalla LCD sea deficienle.
Visor
90 grados con respecto
a la videocfimara
Para desactivarla luz de fondode la
pantalla LCDy prolongarla duraci6n
de la hateria
Mantenga presionado DISPLAY/BATT
INFO durante unos s (segundo) hasta que
aparezca }C"_o_v.
Este ajuste es pr&tico cuando utiliza la
videocfmara eo lugares muy lumioosos o
cuando desea ahorrar energfa. Este _{iuste
no afectarfi a la imagen grabada. Para
encender la luz de lkmdo de la pantalla
LCD. mantenga presionado DISPLAY/
BATT INFO durante unos s (segundo)
hasta que }if'dory
desaparezca.
0
juste
del objetivo del visor
Mu4wda hasra que la
imagen apm_zca nftida.
"_" Sugerencias
• Puede _tjustar el brillo de |ondo del visor
seleccionando
[AJ
LCD/VISOR] - [LUZ
F.VISOR].
Ajuste la correa de sujecidn y sostenga la
c;_mara
=,
g
correclamenle.
g
g,
Notas
• No presione los bo(ones del panel LCD pot
error al abrMo o ajustarlo.
"_°
Sugerencias
• Si gira el panel
LCD
180 grados
del objetivo,
podrfi cerrarlo
hacia
Esto
afimra.
operaciones
• Consuhe
para
desacfivar
inh)rmaci6n
el lado
convenienle
LCD
para las
de rcproducci6n.
[AJ LCD/VISOR]
ajusmr
• Presk>ne
resuha
hacia
con la panlalla
el brillo
- [BRILLO
de la panmlla
DISPLAY/BATT
INFO
LCD]
LCD.
para activar
los indicadores
de panmlla
sobw la bmerfa).
(como
o
la
121
Paso5: Inserci6nde una cinta o un "Memory
Stick Duo"
3 Cierre
Solamenle
DV M_'T.
O
puede
utilizar
videocaseles
la tapa.
mini
Para expulsar el vide0casete
Notas
• E1 tiempo disponible para grabaci6n varfa en
hmcidn del [[_ MODO GRAB,l, DV
1 Deslice
y sostenga la palanca
F- OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de
la flecha y abra la tapa.
F
Palanca
OPEN/EJECT
Abm ]a tapa realizando el mismo
procedimim/to que se describe en el paso 1
y extraiga el videocasete.
O
Notas
• No fuerce el compartimiento del
videocasete presionando la parte con la
marca (Do NOT PUS@ mientras se desliza
hacia adentro. Podria provocar una falla
de funcionamiento.
Puede utilizar "Memory Stick" que
presenten el logotipo que aparece a
continuacidn.
MEP_DnY
5n_KDuo ("Memory Stick Duo")
Tapa
E1 comp:wtimienlo
automfiticamente
2 Inserte
del videocasete
y se abre.
sale
un videocasete con la
cara de la ventanilla
y, a continuaci6n,
hacia afuera
presione _.
Prcsione ligeramente el centro de ]a parte
posterior del videocasete.
Ventanilla
Compartimiento
del videocasete
MEMORY
5TIC_<
PRDDuo ("Memory Stick
PRO Duo")
MeMorYStl[tPRO-HSBu0
("Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo')
"_" Sugerencias
• El nfimero y lit duracidn de las imfigenes que se
pueden grabar varfa en fimci6n de la calidad o
del lamafio de la imagen.
1 Abra
el panel LCD.
," Inserte el "Memory Stick Duo" en
la ranura para Memory Stick Duo
en el sentido correcto hasta que
calce.
El compartimiento del
videocasete se desliza
automaticamente hacia adentro.
122
Indicador
de acceso
Para expulsarun "Memory Stick Duo"
Empuje suavemente
el "Memory
Duo" hacia dentro tlll_l vez.
0
Stick
Notas
• Cuando el indicndor de ucceso _ enciende o
parpadea, la videoc_imara estfi leyendo o
grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee la
videocfimara, no la apague, ni extraiga el
"Memory Stick Duo" ni retire la baterfa. De 1o
conlrario, se podrfan dafiar los dalos de
imfigenes.
• Si tuerza el "Memory Slick Duo" en la ranura
cn la direcci6n incorrccta, puede dafiarse el
"Mmnory Stick Duo", la ranura para d Memol T
Stick Duo o los datos de imzigenes.
• AI insertar o expulsar el "Memory Stick Duo",
procure que el "Memol T Slick Duo" no sahe y
se caiga.
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123
Grabaci6n
Cubierta del objetivo
Se abrc se_m cl ajusle de1
inlerruplor POWER.
_tor POWER
START/STOP
[]
START/STOP
Las pel(culas
se graban
[]
en una cinta.
Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la
flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE.
Si el interruptor
posicidn
OFF
botdn
verde.
est_i ajustado
POWER
(CHG),
deslfcelo
mientras
Presione START/STOP
[]
en la
presiona
el
(o [_).
60rain
I]lJ_
START/sTOP
12
1.........
_°¢_6°'/1in
_
_1
_TE_B
21'n
[GRAB,]
[ESPERA]
Para delener
la grabacidn,
presione
START/STOP
[]
"_" Sugerencias
• Las imfigenes se graban en lormato HDV con el _iuste predeterminado,
124
(o [_)
nuevamente.
:°°:°°
[_
Las imfigenes
fijas se graban
en el "Memory
Stick Duo".
Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la
flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY.
Si el interruptor
POWER
eslfi ajuslado
ell la posici6n
f
Mantenga presionado ligeramente PHOTO para ajustar el
enfoque y luego presionelo completamente para grabar.
r,'
Parpadeo
Se escucha
jnbddo.
el sonido
* Encendido
del obmrador.
Cuando
IMU desaparezca,
la imagen
se habr:i
Paraverificarla ultimagrabaci6nenun "MemoryStickDuo"
Toque
V7_7. Para borrar
la im_gen,
toque
_
-...+ [S[].
125
Reproducci6n
Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces
para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT.
Si el interruptor POWER est_i _tiustadoen la posici6n
OFF (CHG), deslfcelo mientras pmsiona el bot6n
verde.
Toque _
para rebobinar hasta la escena deseada y luego toque
para iniciar la reproduccion.
Alterna
o Pausa cada vez que 1o toca*
entre Reproducir
I
60min
,_
HDVI080i
/
Detener**
* La reproduccidn
3 rain (minulo).
se detiene aulomfilicamcnte
O:OO:OO:OO
l
_ornmP_l
Rebobinar/Avanzar
r@idamenle
si la pausa pennanece
accionada
duranle inzis de
**Se visualiza _
ell lugar de _i_
cuando se inserla un "Memory Stick Duo '' con im_igenes
grabadas y no se esl_i reproduciendo un;l cinla.
Paraajustarel v01umen
del s0nid0
(-;ire el selector
CAM
CTRL
para _tiustar el volumen
manttalmente.
"_" Sugerencias
• Tambidn puede _ljuslm"el vohuncn desde el menti.
Parabuscarunaescenadurantela repr0duccidn
Manteng:,
_11_
presionado
[_/_]
dttrante
el avance
dttr:mte
1:, reprodttcci6n
rfipido o rebobinado
"_" Sugerencias
• Puede rcproducir ell diversos modos ([[_']REP
126
(Bdsqued:,
de la cinta
VL VARI).
de imfigenes),
(Exploraci6n
con salto).
o
Toque
I_.
Se visualiz:l la imagen gr:lbada mils recielllemente.
Cambia enlre
los medios de
reproducci6n*
Anterior/Siguiente
* ]_Offg] aparece ell la panlalla de reproducci6n
Vaya a la visualizaci6n
la pantalla de fladice
de
de cinlas.
Paravisualizarim;igenesde un"Memory StickDuo"enla pantalladeindice
Toque _.
Toque una de las imfigenes para regresar al modo de presentaci6n sencilla.
r,'
O 6 imfigenes anteriores o siguientes
O hnagen mostrada antes de cambiar a la pantalla de fndice
Para xer imfigenes de otras carpetas, toque [_7
carpela con [_/[_
y luego toque [_.
-.+ _
g
g'
-.+ [REPR. CARP.], seleccione una
127
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