Sony Handycam Hdr Hc9 Users Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

HDR-HC9

Getting Started

Using the Menu

Dubbing/Editing

Using a Computer

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Quick Reference

Spanish Quick Guide/

Gufa rdtpida en espaSol

vi_eo _ InfoLITHIU

HDV 1080i

© 2008 Sony Corporation

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to tile presence of

uninsulated "dangerous

w)ltage _' within the product's

enclosure thal may be of

sufficienl magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This synlbol is intended to alert

tile user 1o file presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

insn uctions in tile lileramre

acconlpanying tile appliance.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

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

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&.

ObjectandLiquidEntry

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 attachlnenls llOt leCOl/ll/lellded by the

l/lantlfacturer, as they may cause hazards.

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.

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.

Ventilation

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.

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

DamageRequiringService

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 l_dlen

into tile set.

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.

Servicing

Do not ilttenlpt to service tile set yourself us

opening or rcnlovhlg covers may expose you IO

dangerous voltage or other lla/ilrds.

Rel_:r all selMcing to qualified service personnel.

Replacementparts

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.

SafetyCheck

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

Be%re operating the unit, please read this

tnanual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

Do not expose the batteries to

excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.

Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can

cause hearing loss.

Replace the battery with the

specified type only. Otherwise, fire

or injury may result.

RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Liflfimn-lon batteries are rccyclable.

goll can help pre_rve oiir

ellvirollli/ent by relllrning your

used rechargeable batteries to the

collection and recycling location

nearesl you.

For more inlormatkm regarding

recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll lre_ 1-

800-822- 8837, or visit hUp://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithiun>lon batteries.

Batterypack

This device complies with Part 15 ol tile FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the lbllowing lwo

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmflfl

interlcrcnce, and (2) this device musl accepl any

intcrlcrence received, including inlerlcrcnce thai

may callse ilndesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Owner'sRecord

Tile model and scrial numbers arc localed on tile

botlom. Record the serial number in lhe space

provkled below. Reh_r to these numbers whenever

you call your Sony dealcr regarding this product.

Model No. HDR-HC9

Serial Nit.

Model No. AC-

Serial Nit.

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call:

Sony Customer htformation Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669).

The tmmber below is for the FCC related

matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model Nit.: HDR-HC9

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16530 Via Espfillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A.

Telephone nunlber: 858-942-2230

This device complies wilh Part 15 of file FCC

Rules.

Operation is subject to the lhllowing lwo

conditions:

(l) This device may not cause harmflfl

interlcrcnce, and (2) this device nmst accepl any

intcrlcrcnce received, including interlcrcnce

that nlay cau_ undesired operation.

Notes

HDR-HC9 is to be used with AC Adaptor Model

AC-L2OO/L211OB.

CAUTION

YOll arc catllioned thai ally changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your aulhorily 1o opelale this

equipnlenL

Note

This equiplncnt has been tested and lkmnd to

comply with the lilnits lor a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against barmlul interlcrcncc in a

residential installation. This equipment generates.

uses, and can radiate radio liequency cnergy and.

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interlcrcllcg! to

radio colntllunications.

However. there is no guarantee that interlclvncc

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipmem does cause tlarmflll interlcrcncc to

radio or television rcccption, which can be

determined by mining the equipment off and on.

tile user is encouraged to tl T to correct the

imerlcrence by one or more of file lollowing

measures:

Rcoriem or relocate the receiving antenna.

lncrcase tile separation between the equipment

lind receiver.

ConlleCt the equipnlcllt into iln outlet Oil a

circuit dill;xrcnt b+onl that to which the receiver

is connected.

Consuh the dealer or all experienced radio/TV

technician li_r help.

Tile supplied interlace cable must be used with the

equipment ill ordcr to conlply with file limits lbr a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

Forthe State of California, USA only

Pcl'chlol'ate Material -speci+d lmndling may

apply, See

www.dtsc.ca._ov/hazardouswastc/perchlorate

Pcrctllorate Matcrial: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate.

ii+i!i

Your camcorderis suppliedwith two

kindsof manuals

"Operating Guide" (This m:mu:d)

"First Step Guide" for using your

camcorder while connected to a computer

(stored on tile supplied CD-ROM)

Type of cassetteyoucan use inyour

camcorder

You cml use mini DV cassettes;marked

with MilkY. Your camcorder is not

compatible with tile Cassette Memory

function (p. 911.

Types of "Memory Stick" you can use

in your camcorder

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")

"Memory Stick Duo"

(This size can be used with your

camcorder.)

"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.

Whenusinga "Memory StickDuo"

with "Memory Stick" compatible

equipment

Be sure to insert tile "Memory Stick Duo"

into tile Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

MemoryStick DuoAdaptor

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.

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 high-

precision technology, so over 99.99% of

the pixels are operational for effective

use. However, there may be some tiny

point

_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,youneedanNTSCsystem-based

TV.

•Televisionprograms,fihns,videotapes,

andothermaterialsmaybecopyrighted.

lJnauthorizedrecordingofsuchmaterials

maybecontrarytothecopyrightlaws.

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

HDV1080iFo_,_,,r_s_,,_i]_b]otorth_HDVformalonly

DVFeatures available for the DV fol_m;llonly

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

Step 3: Turning the power on and

setting the date and time ............ 16

Step 4: Making setting adjustments

before recording ......................... 18

Step 5: Inserting a tape or a "Memory

Stick Duo". .................................. 19

Easy Recording/Playback

(Easy Handycam) ....................... 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

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

................................................... 35

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

................................................... 36

Using the menu items .......... 39

Menu items ................................... 40

{_ CAMERA SET menu .............. 42

Settings to adjust your camcorder to

the recording conditions

MEMORY SET menu ............. 49

Settings for the "Memory Stick Duo"

_: PICT.APPLI. menu ................ 52

Special effects on pictures or

additional functions on recording/

playback

_9 EDIT/PLAY menu ................. ,55

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. menu ............. 62

Customizing Personal Menu ........ 62

DubbingtoVCRorDVD/HDD

recorders.....................................64

RecordingpicturesfromaVCR,etc.

.....................................................67

Dubbingpicturesfromatapetoa

"MemoryStickDuo"....................69

Deletingrecordedpicturesfromthe

"MemoryStickDuo"....................69

Markingimagesonthe"MemoryStick

Duo"withspecificinformation(Print

mark/Imageprotection)...............70

Printingrecordedimages(PictBridge

compliantprinter)........................71

J

What you can do with Windows

computer ..................................... 73

Installing the "First Step Guide" and

software ...................................... 75

Viewing "First Step Guide". ........... 77

Using a Macintosh computer ........ 77

Troubleshooting ............................ 78

Warning indicators and messages

..................................................... 87

Identifying parts and controls ...... 103

Indicators displayed during reco_ing/

playback .................................... 107

Index ........................................... 111

Using your camcorder abroad ...... 90

Maintenance and precautions ...... 91

Usable cassette tapes ................ 91

About the "Memory Stick" ........... 92

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery

pack .......................................... 93

About i.LINK ................................ 95

About x.v.Color ........................... 96

On using your camcorder ........... 96

Specifications ............................... 99

E_joyi_g pi_t_ms _i_hhfgh deffn#io_ q_ml#y

Tryingout the HDVformat!

Highimage quality

Being HDV form_t cOnll_li_mt, your camcorder is remedy to shoot cryst_d clear, high-definition

images.

10

Viewingvideorecordedin the HDVformat!

=

=_

11

Ge_th_gSt_Hed

Step1: Checkingsupplieditems

Make sure that you have following items

supplied with your camcorder.

The number in the parentheses indicates the

number of that item supplied.

USB cable (1) (p. 71)

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)

(p. 13, 93)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 106)

Lens hood (1)(p. 105)

A buuon-lype lilhiun_ balrcJT is already installed.

AN connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 64)

Remove the lens hood when you use the

flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its

shadow will appear in the picture.

CD-ROM "Handycam Application

Software" (1) (p. 75)

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Component video cable (1) (p. 34)

i.LINK cable (1) (p. 34, 64, 67, 75)

12

Step2: Chargingthe batterypack

Battery pack DC plug

4

To the wall outlet AC Adaptor

(wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead)

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack (H series) (p, 93) after

attaching it to your camcorder,

O Notes

•You cannot am_ch any ' lnI_LITHIUM" battery

pack olhor [hall [he H SCl']es to your Cal]lCol'del'.

4

/ Attach the battery pack to your

camcorder.

Attach the baltery pack by sliding il in

tile direction of the arrow until it clicks.

2Slide the POWERswitch to OFF

(CHG) (the default setting).

OConnect 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.

2

POWER

_ switch

._) _/c4a

_ _/CHG

[:+ _ ](charge)

lamp

4Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the

wall outlet (wall socket).

The _,/CHG (ch_wge) hunp lights up and

charging starts. The $/CHG (charge)

lamp turns off when the battery is fully

charged.

O Notes

•Disconnect the AC Adaptor h'om d_e [)1+"IN

.i.ck holding both the cmncorder and the Dr"

plug,

"_° Tips

• gotl can operale your cat/lcorder COlllleCl_d to _1

power source such as awall outlet (wall socket)

as shown in the illustration. The battery pack

will not lose its charge in this case.

m

_+=

g+

Continued._ 13

Step2: ghaNic_ the battery park/Cecticued}

To remove the battery pack

Slide tile POWER switch to OFF (CH(;).

Slide tile BATT (battery release) lever and

remove tile battery pack.

When storingthe battery pack

Fullydischarge tile battery 'oelk_restoring it

for an extended period (p. 941.

Tocheckthe remaining battery

(BatteryInfo)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then

press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

DISPLAY/ ]

BATT INFO

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.

Remaining ballery (al)prox.)

BATF_RY GHARGE LEVEL -- ]

BATTERY INFO !

RE C T I ME AVAILABLE

LOB SC_EEN 60 rain

Ivl WFIND R 6S m_l

--I

Recording capacily (approx.)

You can check Ihe remaining ballery charge

on the LCD screen.

Sulficienl power remaining

_[[Z7 Batler'v low recording/

playback will slop soon.

Replace Ihe ballery wilh a

fully charged one, or charge

the battery.

Chargingtime

Approximate lime (rain.) required when

you fully charge a fully discharged battery

pack.

NP-FHSO 135

NP-FH6D (supplied) 135

NP-FH7D 17D

NP-FH 1DD 39D

Recordingtime

Approximate lime (luin.) a', ailable when

you use a ltdly charged battery pack.

Recording HDV DV HDV DV

Format

NP-FH50 7(} 70 4(} 4(}

7D 75 4D 40

75 8D 4D 45

14

Recording HDV DV HDV DV

Format

NP-FH60 90 95 50 50

/supplied) 95 I00 50 55

100 105 ->-> ->->

NP-FH70 150 155 80 85

155 165 85 90

160 170 85 90

NP-FHI00 345 365 185 195

365 385 195 21(1

375 395 205 215

* Typical rccording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the

power on/oB and zoonling+

ONotes

•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 HDV DV HDV DV

Format

NP-FH50 105 115 120 130

NP-FH60 140 150 160 170

/supplied)

NP-FH70 230 245 255 280

NP-FHI00 525 565 59(} 635

* When the LCD backlight turns on,

On the battery pack

• Belorc changing tile battel T pack. slide the

POWER switch to OFF/CHG).

•Tile ,_/CHG/charge) lamp flashes during

charging, or Baucry lnlb (p. 14) will not be

correctly displayed under the lollowing

conditions.

The battery pack is not attached correctly.

The battery pack is damaged.

Tile battery pack is WOIll-out (l_)l +Battery Inlo

only).

• The 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 NP-

FH 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,

15

16

Step3: Turningthe

poweronandsetting

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

Touch the button on

the LCD screen.

POWER_switch 1

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

2Set [Y] (year) with 1_7/[_.

You can set any year up to the year

2079.

3Move to [M] (month) with [_E3,

then set with I_/l_.

4Move 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_].

The clock starts.

To turn offthe power

Slide the POWER switch tOOFF (CHG).

Toreset the date andtime

You can set the desired dale and lime by

touching Ig_gffOI--+ _/[_] --+ [CLOCK

SET] (p. 39).

0Notes

•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

•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 tile

POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or

CAMERA-MEMORY+

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work

correctly, adjust the touch panel

(CALIBRATION) (p+ 98)+

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.

m

g.

17

Step4: Makingsettingadjustmentsbefore

recording

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder/@), then rotate it to the best

angle to record or play/@/.

DISPLAY/BATT INFO

180 degrees

(max.)

@

@ 90 degrees to Ihe

9(1 degrees camcorder

( III{IX d

To turn off the LCD backlight to make

the battery last longer

Press :rod hohl DISPLAY/BATT INFO for

a few seconds until "g-do_Fappears.

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/P- 58) to

Miusl tile brightness of tile LCD screen.

• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to loggle lhe

screen illdicalors (Stlch as Batlery [IIIL)) O11 or

oil.

¸:I

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

lens

adjustment lever

Move it until the

picture is clear.

"_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.

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Step5: Insertinga tape ora "Memory Stick

DUO"

Mn

You can use mnn DV |_ cassenes enly

(p. 91).

ONotes

• The recordable time varies depending on 1_

REC MODEl (p. 571. DV

1Slide and hold the _-" OPEN/

EJECT lever in the direction of the

arrow and open the lid.

_-- OPEN/EJECT lever

Lid

Tile cassette c()mpartmenl automatically

colnes OUt and opens up.

," Insert a cassette with its window

facing outwards, then press

Pllsh the center of the back

of the cassette lightly.

Cassette _,, Window

compart

The cassette compartment

automatically slides back in.

3Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Open the lid lollowing the same procedure

as described in step 1and remove the

cassette.

ONotes

•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")

MEMORY5TI[KPR8 BUD("Memory Stick

PRO Duo")

Mg_IDr_YSTI[I{PRO-HfBu0("Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo")

"_" Tips

• The number and time ot recordable pictures

varydepending on lhe inlagequality or file

imagesize. Fordetails, see page49.

1Open the LCD panel.

2Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"

into the Memory Stick Duo slot in

the right direction until it clicks.

m

g

Continued._ 19

Step 5: leserticg a tape or a °°Nemer_Stick 8[_#" (gecticced}

Access lamp

Toeject a "Memory Stick Duo"

Lightly push tile "Memor_ Stick Duo" in

once.

(J Notes

• When the _lCl2_2gslamp 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.

1Slidethe POWER , ,_

switch [] to turn on "@_

the CAMERA-TAPE ,_

lamp.

2Press EASY [_.

EASY _ appears on the screen

3Press START/STOP [] or [] to

start recording.

''NN

[STBY] ---+ [RE(;]

To stop recording, press [] or []

again.

1Slide the POWER

switch [] to turn on

the CAMERA-

MEMORY lamp.

2Press EASY [_.

EASY _ appears on the screen

@, [_.

3Press PHOTO [] to record.*

Flashing ---+ Lit

Press md hold lightly Press fully to record.

to a¢liusl Ihe l_)ctls.

:a

Q

"1o

*Still images are recorded 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 lamp. Touch the buttons

on the touch panel [] as follows.

Movies

Touch [_ to rewind,

then touch _to start

playback.

Still images

Touch _--* 1_7/

[_ to select a picture.

O Stop

Q Play_ause toggles

Rewind/Fast R)rward

GUIDE (p. 31)

Tape playback

Previous/Next

Delete (p. 69)

•To cancel EasyHandycamoperation

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

•Adjustable menu settings during EasyHandycamoperation

Touch [MENU] to display :Jc[iustable menu settings. See page 39 for details on settings.

•Almost allthe settings return to their delault settings automatically (p. 40).

• [V2MEff0]is not displayed during Easy Handycamoperation,

• Cancel Easy Handycam operalion if you wahl to addany el]i:cls or _ltings 1o the images.

•Unavailable buttonsduring 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.

Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly

to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.

If Ihe POWERpressingswilChgreeniSset to OFF (CHG), slide it

while the bulton.

%_S _ ,_)z_

"O

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

START/_ _'_n /7 J_"°n°°STOP _,_,y _ _n n_,_ _°,°n°°_UlJ_

[STBY] [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP [] (or [_) again.

"_" Tips

• The pictures are recorded in file HDVlbrmat 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 switch is sel Io OFF (CHG), slide il

while pressing Ihe green button.

Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it

fully to record.

..... .....

Flashing ,*.Lights up

A shutter sound is heard. When JJJJJJJJdisal_pears, the image has been recorded.

Tocheckthe latest recordingona "Memory StickDuo"

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

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)

Close view: (Telephoto)

Move tile power z(mm lever slightly for a

slower zoom. Move it fttrther for a faster

zoom.

ONotes

• Be 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.

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 fillly.

For each separate time tape recording, up to

3 still images can be recorded.

] Orange color

_!DO_| boxes indicate

the number of

I recorded

images. When

recording is

finished, the

color changes

to orange.

@ Press START/STOP to stop tape recording.

Stored still images appear one by one, and

the images are stored onto the "Memory

Stick Duo." When [111111[disappears, the

image has been recorded.

0Notes

• 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.

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Continued._ 25

• When tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA-

TAPE, 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.

26

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).

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 itemsthat can he assigned

IFO_-'USI (p. 45)

[EXPOSURE] (p. 43)

[SHUTFR SPEED] lP. 44)

[AE SHIFT] lP. 451

[WB SHIFT I (p. 45)

To assignthe menu items to the CAM

CTRLdial

(_) Press and held the MANUAL button fer

several secends+

The [DIAL SET] screen appears.

@ Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a

menu item te be assigned.

@ Press the MANUAL button+

0Notes

• 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)+

Flash

button

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.

@(Noflash):Recordswithoutflash.

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).

• 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.

"_° 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).

[]

To adjttst the exposure for backlit SU'diects,

press [] (back light) to display []. To

cancel the backlight function, press []

(back light) again.

"10

Infrared port

Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON ({_

and ["NIGHTSHOT"] appear).

0 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 s_itch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it

while pressing the green button.

Touch _to rewind to the desired scene, then touch _to start

playback.

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*

I

60min ,_ O:OO:OO:OO

HDVI080i 1 _ornmP_l

/ Rewind_ast forward

Stop**

* Playback aulomatically stops if pau_ is engaged lor more than 3 minutes.

**F gMOffq]is displayed inslead of_ when a 'Memory Slick Duo" with recorded images is inserled and

a tape is not being played.

Toadjustthesoundvolume

Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to a(ljust the volume manuall3 (p. 26).

"_" Tips

• You can also adjust the _olunle fl'onl tim menu (p. 58).

To search for a scene duringplayback

Touch and hold _/[_ during playback (Picture Search), or [_/_ while fast

forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).

"_" Tips

• You can play, back in various modes ([[_']VAR.SPD PB], p. 55).

28

Touch I_.

The most recenlly recoMed image is displayed.

L_tM

Switches the

playback media

Previous/Next Go Io the index screen display

* _ is displayed on tile tape playback screen.

Todisplaypicturesona"MemoryStick Duo"ontheIndexscreen

Touch [_. Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.

Previous/Next 6 pictures

The picture displayed belk)re switching to the index screen

To view pictures in other folders, touch _ -...+ _ -...+ [PB FOLDER ], select a folder with

I_]/1_], then touch _ (p. 51 ).

=.

"O

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 with W (Wide

angle)IT/Telephuto).

Tu cancel, touch [END].

all

Usingthe guidefunctions(USAGEGUIDE)

You can easily select the desired selting

screens by using Ihe _uide fonctions

(USAGE GUIDE).

Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as

shown below.

SHOOT

GUIDE:

CNNECT

GUIDE:

USEFUL

GUIDE:

DISP

GUIDE:

Takes you to the setting

screens related to

recording.

Recommends the

appropriate connection

method for your device.

For details, see page 34.

Takes you to the setting

screens related to the

basic operations.

Enables you to check the

meaning of each

indicator that appears on

Ihe LCD screen. See

page 110 for details.

1Touch [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.

"_" Tips

•It [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow lhe

insfftlction Oll lhe gCle_311.

_t3

==t,

=__

"O

2Select 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].

3Touch [SET].

The desired setting screen appears.

Adjusl the settings according to yore"

purpose.

31

Searchingfor the startingpoint

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).

Touch r_-=J--, r_.

Touch here to cancel the operation.

Tile last scene of the most recent

recording is played back %r about 5

secollds, aild the camcorder enters tile

standby mode at tile point where the last

recording has finished.

0 Notes

•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).

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_--*_.

_o:oo:o

_:_,omin STBy

HDVIOSg

Tile last 2 seconds (approx.) of tile most

recently recorded scene are played back.

Then. your camcorder is sel to slandby.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

turn Oll the PLAY/EDIT lalnp, then

operate the Relnate Conmmnder (p. 28).

_IREW

PLAY

STOP

DISPLAY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

32

4

/ During playback, press ZERO

SET MEMORY on the Remote

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] _ EN!N_

If the tape counter is not displayed,

press DISPLAY.

2Press STOP when you want to

stop playback.

3Press _I_IREW.

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.

4Press PLAY.

Playb_ck starts lrom the point

designated "0:00:00" on the tape

co[inter.

• Zero set memory will not thnction correctly if

there is a blank section between recorded

sections on the tape.

You can locate the point where the

recording date changes.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly tu

turn on the PLAY/EDIT lalnp (p. 28).

4

| Press SEARCH M. on the Remote

Commander.

2Press I.,_1 (Previous)/l_l_,t (Next) to

select a recording date.

_ 60min _ O:O0:O0:O0

_DVI080 60min

DATE .Ol

=.

"10

To cancelthe operation

Press ZERO SET MEMORY ag_dn before

rewinding.

O Notes

• There may be a discrepmlcy ot several seconds

bet\v_n tile time code and tile tape counter,

I0 cancel the operation

Press STOP.

ONotes

• Tile Date search will not tullclion correctly

when there is a blank seclion between recorded

Sections on the tape.

33

Playingthe pictureona TV

34

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 allmcnu settings on your camcorder

belbre connecting. TileTV may not recognize

tile _ideo signal properly if tile [VCR HDV/DV]

or [LLINKCONVI setting is changed after the

TV and your camcorder were COllllecled with all

LLINK cable.

• Pictures rccorded in the DV Klrnlal are played

back as SD (standard deftnilion) images

regardless of file connection.

• When recording, _t [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to

playback on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 49).

Some settings mayneed m be adjusted on tile

TV when playing back.

Jacksonyourcamcorder

Open the jack cover in the direction of the

arrow and connect file cable.

HDV/DV,,,COMPONENTOUTA/VOUT

Lift up Ihe bottom of Ihe jack cover, Ihen

rotae in the direction of Ihe arrow.

Your camcorder helps you select the

appropriate connection for your device. The

output setting of your camcorder is then set

atttomatically.

1Touch [GUIDE].

2Touch [CNNECT GUIDE].

r,j

OConnect your camcorder and TV

according to the instructions on

the LCD screen.

Anexample0f connectingt0a high

definitionIV

(_) 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_].

(_) 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

•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"

i.LINK I

COMPONENT_ IN HDMI (for HDVl080i)

AUDIO D

[] [] []

, Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

_N (STANDARD SET)

COMPONENT IVCR HDV/DVI _

(_) Component video cable VIDEOIN IAUTOI (56)

(supplied) _ (Green) Y _,] ICOMPONENT]---_

{_ (Blue) PB/CB I1O80i1480il t59)

(Red) PR/CR

AN connecting cable

Q (supplied) ,'_ _(White) _ 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.

"10

Continued._ 35

P+a++_+_the p++tm+÷++ a TV Ige+t+++÷+}

, ::,: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

N HDMI (_g4g (STANDARD SET)

@IN IVCR HDV/DVI---*

HDMI cable (optional) IAUTOI (56)

•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.

ISTANDARD SET)

IVCRHDV/DV] ---+

(_ i.LINK cable (supplied) i.LINK IAUTOI (Sb)

'*_ Q [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 +rodA/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 (standard definition) image quality

• An HDV Rnmatted picture is down convelted to DV Rmnat

(SD image quality) and played back.

• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).

,@ ,@ ,@ ,_

COMPONENT IN ] i.LINK S VIDEO VIDEO/AUDIO

/

AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO

[] [] []

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To setthe aspect ratio accordingto the connectedTV(16:9/4:3)

Change the TV TYPE setting to match your TV (p. 59).

O Notes

•When you play back a tape recoMed in tile DV iormat on a 4:3 TV not compatib]e witll tile 16:9 signal set

[_ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcoMer when r_:coMing a picture (p. 57).

, _-.: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

/STANDARD SET)

[] COMPONENT IVCR HDV/DVI --_

Component video cable VIDEOIN IAUTOI (56)

(_ (supplied) _ (Green) Y

(Blue) PB/CB _] [COMPONENT] ---_

148Dil(59)

ITV TYPEI --_

(Red)PR/CR I I 6:91/14:31(59)

AN connecting cable

@ (supplied)

A[_ (White) 9

.... (Red) AUDIO

(Yellow)

• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals, Connect the while and red phlgs ol the A/V

connecting cable to lbe audio input jack of your TV.

(_ i.LINK cable (supplied) i.LINK

,it ,it

Q Q

(STANDARD SET)

IVCR HDV/DVI --_

IAUTOI (56)

li.LINK CONV] ---_

ION HDV --_ DVI (59)

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

supplied wilh your TV.

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_ :,: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages

(STANDARD SET)

AN connecting cable with S VIDEO IVCR HDV/DV ] --_

S VIDEO (optional) v IAUTO1156)

@ _ _@_AUDmO [TV TYPE]

116:91/14:31159)

@ VIDEO

++18

"j_ (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 ?_8 (STANDARD SET)

Q (Yellow) @ VIDEO [VCR HDV/DV]---_

(White) _ [AUTOI(5b

AUDIO ITVTYPE]---+

(Red) [ 16:91114:31(59)

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Whenconnectingto yourTVvia aVCR

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 oneaudioinputjack)

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

connecting Sony's PhoteTV HD-

compatible 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 switchto the

appropriate mode when displaying photos.

** Setupof 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.

Us#_g _he #,dem_

Usingthe menuitems

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow

repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.

CAMERA-TAPE lamp: _ settings on a tape

CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: _ settings on a "Memory Stick

D/io"

PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing

2Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.

Unavailable items will be grayed out.

• To use the short-cutsof

PersonalMenu

On Personal _len/i. s;hort-cuts for

frequently used menu items are added.

"_° Tips

• gotl c_ln cuslomize Personal IVlenu _ls you

like (p. 62).

@ Touch Ig2Mg_l.

(_) 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 use menu items

YO/I can Cllstonlize nlen]l items that are

not added to Personal Menu.

(_) Touch IgSMgffOI---+ IMENUI.

@ Select the desircd menu.

Touch [_/[_ to select the item, then

touch [_ (The process in step @ is

the same as that in step @).

@ Select the desired item.

(_) Customize 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.

•TousemenuitemsduringEasy

Handycamoperation

Ig2flNOIis not displayed during Easy

Handycam operation. Touch [MENU]

to display the menu index screen.

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4O

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:

8CAMERA SET menu (p. 42)

SCENE SELECT • •

SPOT MTR.FCS • •

SPOT METER • •

EXPOSURE • •

WHITE BAL. • •

SHARPNESS • •

SHUTTR SPEED • •

AUTOSLW SHTR • -

AE SHIFT • •

CAMERA COLOR • •

WB SHIFT • •

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 • •

X.V.COLOR

MEMORY SET menu (p. 49)

STILL SET - • •

_] ALL ERASE - - •

_] FORMAT - • •

FILE NO. - • •

NEW FOLDER - • •

REC FOLDER - • •

PB FOLDER - - •

PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 52)

FADER • -

INT.REC-STL - •

SLIDE SHOW - - •

DIEFFECT • - •

PICT.EFFECT • - •

Positiooo__a,_,p:

SMTH SLW REC •-

PictBridge PRINT - •

USB SELECT - •

DEMO MODE • -

_-_ EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 55)

r_q VAR.SPD PB - •

[] REC CTRL - •

END SEARCH

_ STANDARD SET menu (p. 56)

VCR HDV/DV - •

REC FORMAT • -

DV SET DV • •

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 - •

QUICKRECHDV1080i • -

'_ TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 62)

CLOCK SET • • •

WORLD TIME • • •

LANGUAGE • • •

.1 The selling value bei_)re entering Easy Handycam operation will be relained,

2 )

* Cann(t be operated in lhe CAMERA-TAPE mode,

*_ Available only when the POWER swilcll is set to PLAY/EDIT,

m

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CAMERA SETmenu

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the

recordingconditions

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.

You can record pictures effectively in

various situations with the [SCENE

SELECT] function.

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.

FIREWORKS* (/_;_ )

Select Io record all the splendor of

fireworks.

LANDSCAPE* (_)

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.

PORTRAIT(Soft portrait) (=_-_)

Select to bring out the subject such as

people or flowers while creating a soft

background.

TWILIT PORTRT(Twilight portrait) (_'>)

Select to photograph people and

background using the flash when recording

still images.

CANDLE(_)

SPOTLIGHT** (@)

Select to prevent people's faces from

appearing excessively white when subjects

are lit by strong light.

Select Io m dnlain Ihe dim almosphere of a

candlelit scene.

BEACH** (__)

Select to prevent people's faces from

appearing dark in strong light or reflected

light, such as at a beach in midsummer.

SUNRSESUNSET(Sunriseand sunset)*

Select to maintain the atmosphere of

situations such as sunsets and sLinrises.

SNOW** ( _)

Select this when shooting in very bright,

white conditions, such as on a ski slope;

otherwise picture may appear too dark.

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* Adjusted to lbcus on subjects liwther away

only.

**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.

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_,............. iol

@ Touch [END].

To relurn Ihe selling Io aUlOlllalic exposure

and ff)cus, touch [AUTOI--+[END].

0Notes

• If you _t ]SPOT MTR.FCS], ]EXPOSURE]

and [FOCUS] arc automatically set to

[MANUAL].

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.

3

SPOT M_ER STrW O:00:00/

i i

(_) 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].

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.

@ Touch [MANUAL].

appears.

(g) A([just the exposure by touching [_/

V_q.

@ Touch [_].

To return the setting to automatic exposure,

touch [AUTO] --+ [UK].

-_i- Tips

• 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.

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_gANERA SET mesh {Co_i_ed}

44

_'AUTO

The white balance is ac[ju,4cd

automatically.

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

INDOOR (;_1

Tile white balance is appropriately

ac{justed for the Rfllowing recoMing

conditkms:

Indoors

AI party scenes or sllldios where the lighling

conditions change quickly

Under video lanlps in a studio, or under

sodium lanlps or incandescenl-like color

lamps

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].

"_° Tips

• 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.

You can adjust the sharpness of the image

outline with _]/[_. [t] appears when

the sharpness is anything other than the

default setting.

Soften _ Sharpen

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 CAMERA-

MEMORY.

[] ......... 125,180,250......... []

Slower Faster

O Notes

•When the strutter speed is set between 1/725 to

I/ItRRR) second, st:ill ilnages cannol be recorded.

•For example, if you select 1/1110 second. [I 00]

aq_pears on tile screen.

• At a slow shutter speed, atllOrllatic k)cus may be

losl. Adjust the li)cus manually, using a tripod,

ct_2.

• When recording under a discharge tube such as

a lhlor_scelll lanlp, sodilltll lalnp or merculy

lamp, horizontal bands may appear in tile screen

depcnding on the shuttcr 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 1130second in dark places.

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 _ if tile subjecl is white or tile

backligllt 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 CAMCTRL dial (p, 26).

You can a@tst the color intensity with

_/[_. (_ appears when ]CAMERA

COLOR] is anything other than the defmtlt

setting.

Decrelsescolor _ ]ncrellses color

intensity inlensily

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).

You can select and a(ljnst the focal point to

a subject not located in the center of the

screetl.

@ Touch the subject on the screen.

appears.

@ Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch

[AUTO] --+ [END].

0Notes

• 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.

I

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gANERA SET mesh (Co_ti_e_}

46

(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_iectbyIno_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 astlbject 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 and the subject stands out

clearer.

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 wide-

angle/W side).

(b Notes

• When =x_cordinga 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.

NFLASHLEVEL

HIGH(_+)

Makes the flash level higher.

NORMAL(_)

LOW(_-)

Makes the flash level lower.

NREDEYEREDUC

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 flash): Records without flash.

O Notes

• The rcdeye reduction may not produce the

desired ettcct due to individual diflcrcnces and

other conditions.

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 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,

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).

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

you can record an image brighter in color '_

even in dark places. _

___'_aud [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] ==

appear uu the screen.

To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch

[OFF].

O Notes

• Adjust the locus manually ([FOCUS], p. 45)

when il is hard 1o locus automalically.

• The shuuer speed of your camcorder changes

depending on tile brightness. Tile motion of the

picture nmy slow down at lhis time.

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 zebra pattern appears at a screen

brightness level of about 100 IRE or

higher.

0 Notes

• Portions ot the screen where brighmess is about

lO0 IRE or higher may appear overexposed.

"_° Tips

•IRE repre_nts the screen brightness.

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.'

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] is set

to ION] and @ appears.

To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].

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

"_° Tips

• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on

lhe Remole Comnlander (p, 106).

You 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.

W_T

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.

You can compensate for camera shake (Tile

default setting is IONI). Set

ISTEADYSHOT] to IOFF] ('_") when

using :1 tripod (optional), then the image

beconles naturah

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When using an optional conversion lens.

use this function to record using the

optimllnl compensatioi/for canlera shake

for each lens.

_OFF

Select this when the conversion lens

/optional) is not used.

WIDECONV. (b'w)

Select this to use the wide conversion lens

(optional).

TELECONV.(N)

Select this to use the tclc conversion lens

(optional).

You can select a menu ilem to assign Io the

CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page 26.

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.

ONotes

• 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] cannot be set to [ON] whcn:

Recording in DV lbrmat

A movie is being recorded.

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.

See page 39 for details on selecting

menu items.

N [] QUALITY

FINE(FINE)

Records still images at the fine image

quality level.

STANDARD(STD)

Records still images at the standard image

quality level.

ONotes

• Image quality is aulonmtically fixed to [FINE]

during Easy Handycam operation.

N [] IMAGE SiZE

_6.1M (_r.lU)

Records still images clearly.

4.6M (_M)

Records still images clearly in Ihe 16:9

(wide) ratio.

3.1M (3_1M)

Allows you to record more still images in

relatively clear quality.

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.

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NENORYSETmem_(Continued)

Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo"

andthe numberof recordable pictures

Whenthe POWERswitchis settoCAMERA-

MEMORY

* [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 55 80 780

98 130 185 197()

256MB 75 95 140 14(}0

175 235 335 355(}

512M B 150 2()5 295 2900

365 485 69() 7300

1GB315 420 610 6000

740 950 1400 14500

2GB 630 850 1200 12000

1501) 2000 2850 30000

4GB 1250 1650 2400 23500

2950 3950 5600 59500

8GB 2500 3350 4900 481)00

6000 8000 11000 I 15000

128MB 205 780 980

490 1970 1970

256MB 370 1400 1750

890 3550 3550

512MB 770 2900 3650

1800 7300 7300

IGB 1550 6000 7500

3750 14500 14500

2(;B 3150 12000 15000

7500 30000 31)000

4GB 6300 23500 29500

14500 59500 59500

8GB 12500 48000 60000

30000 115000 I 151)00

Whenthe POWERswitchis settoCAMERA-

TAPE*

128MB 55 74

130 170

256MB 95 130

235 305

512MB 205 275

485 630

IGB 420 560

950 1300

2GB 850 1100

2000 2601)

4GB 1650 2250

3950 5200

8GB 3350 4500

81)00 10000

* [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_t14:3).

0 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.

5O

Deletes all Ihe pictures withuut image

prutecliun on a "Memory Stick Duu" or in

Ihe selecled fokler.

(!) 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,"

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.

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.

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 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, pictures are saved ill tile

101MSDCF tbldm'.

• 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 picturesor 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 a transition with the

following effects adding to the interval

betweeu scelles.

(!) 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.

Fading otll

WHITE FADER

BLACKFADER

Fading in

MOSAICFADER

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.

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

[a]: Recording

[b]: Interval

(!) 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].

Plays back in sequence the images stored

on a "Memory Stick Duo." or in a folder

(slkle show).

@ Touch [ggTl---+ [PB FOLDER].

@ Select [ALL FILES (_{]!])]or [CURRNT

FOLDER (_])1, then touch [_.

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].

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"_° Tips

•You can _lect the first picture _br tile slide

show with [_/[_] belore touching

ISTARTI.

You can add digilal effects Io recording/

playback.

FLASH(flashmotion)

Records/plays back a movie with a serial-

still-image effect (strobe effect).

TRAIL

When recording/playback, trailing after

images arc lefl in the picture.

OLDMOVIE

Adds an old movie effect with a sepia huc

to pictures.

(_) Touch the desired eflk:ct.

@ Adjust the eflk'ct with [_/[_, then

touch [_.

0 Notes

CINEMA No adjustnlcnt ncccssal T • You cannot change to another digital eflbcl

EFECT* while recording pictures on a tape witll

STILL The degree of [CINEMA EFECT] _lected.

transparency of the still • Elli_cts added t_t the playback pictures are not

image you want to ouq3ut via tile r, HDV/DV lnterfitce (i.LINK).

superimpose under a Only file original piclurcs can be oulput,

movie • Wllile using [[).EFFECT], you cannot u_ the

review button h)r still images on tile "Memory

FLASH The inlerval of frame-by- Slick Duo" _.

frame recording/playback • If you set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METERI

TRAIL The fade time of the and [EXPOSURE] rmum to [AUTO].

incidental inlage • You cannol add special elIccls to pictures holl]

devices connecled 1o your cat/lcorder,

OLD No a(0ustment necessa U

MOVIE* "_° Tips

• Available during tape recording only. • 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),

@ Touch log].

i-6+, appears.

To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].

_'OFF

Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.

CINEMAEFECT(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].

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You can add special effects to a picture

during recording or playback. _+, appears.

I_OFF

Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

SKINTONE*

Makes skin texture look more smoother

and more appealing.

NEG,ART

The color and brightness are reversed.

SEPIA

Pictures appear in sepia.

B&W(Blackandwhite)

Pictures appear in black and white.

SOLARIZE

Piclures appear as an ilhlsmdion wilh

strong contlaSl.

PASTEL*

Picturesappearas a palepaslel drawing.

MOSAIC*

Piclures appear mosaic-patterned.

* Available during lape recording only.

0 Notes

• 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.

-_i- Tips

• 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).

Fast touring su_!iects and actions, which

cannut be captured under general shooting

conditiuns, can be shot in smooth moving

slow-motion for about 3 seconds.

This is useful to shoot fast actiuns such as a

golf or tennis swing.

Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW

REC] screen.

A 3 secund-movie (apprux.)is recorded as a

12second slow-motion movie.

[Recording...] disappears, when recording

is finished.

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).

[3sec AFTER] p_

13sc._BEFOREII

[RECORD SOUND]

If you set 1o [ON] (_ob), you can rccord

additional diidog, elc. to the slow-nlotion movie

(The dehmh selting is [OFFI).

Sounds are recorded while [Recording---] is

displayed.

0 Notes

• Sounds canllOl be recorded while shooling a 3

second-movie (approx.).

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• Tile image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is

sonlcwllat less than nornlill recording.

To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select

[END].

See page 7 I.

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.

_El[] NemoryStick

Select this to vie_ 1)icturcs on a "Memory

Stick Duo" on the computer or to import

them to the computer.

PictBridgePRINT

Select this when you connect the

camcorder to a PictBridge compatible

printer to print out directly (p. 71 ).

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 lamp.

"_" Tips

• Tile demonstration will be suspended in

simalions such as dlose described beh)w.

Whcn you touch tile screen during tim

denlonslration (Tile delnollstratioll 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.

N EDIT/PLAY menu

Settings for editing or playing back in

various modes

See page 39 for details on selecting

menu items.

You can play back in various modes while

viewing movies.

(!) Touch the following buttons during

pla)q_ack.

change the

playback _ (frame)

direction*

play back rKgcTq

slowly** To r,:verse direction:

(frame) ---+

rgcN_

play back frame [_ (frame) during

by frame 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.

(_) Touch [_ --+ [_.

To return to the normal playback mode,

touch _ (Play/Pause) twice (once from

frame playback).

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:

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N*sED_T/PLAYmsss/Ssstisssd)

Picture search

Reverse playback

•Playing back slowly to tile reverse direction and

playing back frame by tralne m the rcver,,e

direclion arc nol available in HDV Iormal,

See page 67.

EXEC

The most recently recorded 1)icmre is

played back l_)r about 5 seconds and then

stops automatically.

CANCEL

Stops [END SEARCH].

0 Notes

• [END SEARCH] will nol work once you qiecl

tile casselte al}er you have rccorded on the lape.

STANDARDSET

menu

Settingswhilerecordingona tapeorother

basicsettings

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.

Select the playback signal. Normally select

IAUTOI.

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

signal 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 recorded in

HDV format

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 recorded in

DV format

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.

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Notes

•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:

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

out]NIt.

al [DVI, a DV signal is output as il is; an

HDV signal is not output,

You can select a recording format.

HDV1080i (HDVI080i)

Records in the HDV 1080i specification.

DV(DV)

Records in the DV l_)rmat.

O Notes

• If you outpul tile recording picture using an

i.LINK cable, sel [i.LINK CONV] accoMingly.

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

• 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.

• 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.

P,.16:9 WIDE

Records _:ficturcs in the filll screen for a

16:9 (wide) TV screen.

4:3 (4"3)

Records pictures in the full screen [br a4:3

TV screen.

O Notes

• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according 1o llle TV

connected lor playback (p. 59).

N [] AUDIO MODE

_.12BIT

Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo

sounds).

16BIT (ah16b)

Records in the 16-bit mode (I stereo sound

with high quality/.

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.

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Touch _/_ to a(littst the balance of tile

original sound (STI) attd the sound

recorded afterwards/ST2), then touch [_g].

0 Notes

• Tile original sound (ST1) is output at the det_mh

_tting.

Touch 1_711_7 to a@tst the volume

(p. 28).

"_° Tips

• You can also adjust the setting using the CAM

CTRL dial (p. 26).

You can a@tst the recording sound level

manually.

_AUTO

Select to a@lst the recording so/ind level

automatically.

MANUAL

Touch [_/[_ Io I(liust the recording

sound level during recording or standby.

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.

0 Notes

• Use hemlphones to monitor the sound when

adjusting it.

The recorded picture will not be affected by

this operation.

NLCDBRIGHT

You c:m adjust the brightness of the L('D

s;creen.

(_) Adjust the brightness with 1_11_.

(g) Touch I_.

@ LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD

screens backlight.

P,"NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

0Notes

• "_Vllcl] you connect your C;llncorder to outside

power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically

selected lbr the setting.

• Whcn you select [BRIGHT], bmtery lilt is

slightly reduced during recording.

@LCDCOLOR

You can mljust the color on the LCD screen

with 1_7/1_7.

Low intensity High intensity

@ VF B.LIGHT

"[OUCall adjus;t the brightness of the

view finder.

P,"NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the viewfindcr screen.

0Notes

• "_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.

Select[COMPONENT]whenconnecting

yourcamcordertoaTVwithtile

compenentinputjack.

480i

Select when conuectiug your camcordcr to

a TV with the component input jack.

1080i/480i

Select when connecting your camcordcr to

a TV that has the component input jack

and is capable of displaying the 1686i

signah

Signals in HDV format areconverted to DV

format, and pictures are output in DV

format from the _,HDV/DV Interface

It.LINK).

_OFF

Outputs Ihe pictures from Ihc _ HDV/DV

Interface (i.LINK) in iccordance with the

settings in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR

HDV/DV].

ONHDV--* DV

Pictures in HDV lbrmat arc, converted to

DV format, and pictures in DV format are

output in DV lk)rmat.

0Notes

•For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see

[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 56).

• 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.

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.

_16:g

Seh.,ctto view your pictures on a 16:9

lwide) TV.

16:9 (wide)

pictures

@4:3 pictures

©

4:3

Seh:ct to vie_ your pictures on a 4:3

standard TV.

16:9 (wide)

pictures 4:3 pictures

0Notes

• _X!llen you 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 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.

See page l lO.

You can check the setup value of the

following items.

[VCR HDV/DV I lwhen tile POWER switch is

set to PLAY/EDIT) lP- 56)

[COMPONENT] lP. 59)

[i.LINK CONVI (p. 59)

[TV TYPE]/P. 59)

HDMI OUTPUT lP. 103)

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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.

"_°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

tnake the marker disappear.

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.

During playback, displays the itfformation

/data code) recorded automatically at the

tithe of recording.

_OFF

Data code is not displayed.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Displays cmncra setting data.

[] SteadyShot off

[_Exposurc

[] White balance

[_Gain

[] Shutter speed

[] Aperture vahle

Notes

• 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 operalion, you can sel

only [DATE/TIMEI.

AUTO

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 [_ !Play/Pause).

0R

Always displays the remaining tape

indicator.

The default selling is [ON], allowing yotl to

use the supplied Remole Commander

(p. 106).

"_° Tips

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder hom

responding to a COlllll/alld sent by rel/lOle

control Ilnils of other calncorders or VCRs.

The camera recording lamp will not light up

during recording when you set this to IOFFI

/The default setting is [ON]).

1,0N

A beeping sound starts when you start/stop

recording+ or operate the touch paneh

OFF

Cancels the beeping sound and shutter

sound.

LCDPANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on

the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows displays such as tilL'time code on

the TV screen, LCD screen, and ill Ihe

viewfinder.

P,NORMAL

Scrolls the menu items downwilrds by

touching [_.

OPPOSITE

Scrolls the menu items upwards by

touching [_.

_Smin

The can/corder is automatically turned off

when you do not operate your camcorder

R)r morn than approximately 5 minutes.

NEVER

The camcorder is not automatically turned

off.

0Notes

• _XJllell you connl3ct your Ct/ll/Cold+3r to _1 wa]l

outlet/wall socket), [A.SHUT OFFI is

automatically _l to [NEVERI.

See page 98.

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 ==

Takes more time to reach the recording

stal/poinL but a smooth transition can be

recorded.

ON(_1

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.

ONotes

•If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON]. the intciwal

betwecn scenes h_zes lbr a tllotnenl (editing on

your cOi/lpuler is reconlt/lended/.

"_" Tips

•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.

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menu

See page 39 for details on selecting

menu items.

See page 16.

When using your camcorder abroad, you

can set the time diflerence by touching

F_7/[_, the clock will be a<liusted in

accordance with tile time differm[ce.

If you set tile time difference to 0. the clock

returns to tile originally set time.

You can select the language to be used on

the LCD screen.

• Your camcorder ott_:rs [ENG[SIMP]]

(simplified English) ior when you cannol find

y()llr nalive tOllgue illnOllg tile options.

CustomizingPersonal

Menu

You can add desired menu items to any

Personal Menu, and customize Personal

Menu settings for each POWER lamp

position. This is convmfim[t if you add

frequently used mmm items to Personal

Mmm.

You can add up to 28 menu items for each

POWER lamp position. Delete a less

important menu item, if you want to add

more.

4

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

-_ [ADD].

If the desired menu item is not

displayed, touch [W]/[_].

Select th÷ category ]

_. PECTAPPU

_l _ EDrr/Pt_¥

2Touch 1_7/1_7 to select a menu

category, then touch I_KI.

..............

SPOT METER

3Touch Fw]/Fv7 to select a menu

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

1_7.

Tile menu item is added to tile end of

the list.

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1Touch IF:gg_]--+ [P-MENU SET UP]

--* [DELETE].

If tile desired menu item is nol

displayed, Iotlch [_]/[_].

Touch the menu item that you

want to delete.

Delete _hJsfrom

CAMERA TAPE mode's

P MENU?

3Touch [YES] -+ [_.

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

-+ [SORT].

If the desired menu item is not

displayed, touch I_]/[_].

2Touch the menu item you want to

move.

3Touch 1_7/_ to move the menu

item to the desired place.

4Touch I_.

To sort more items, repeat steps 2to 4.

5 Touch [END] -++ IX].

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O Notes

•You canntlt delete [MENUI and [P-MENU SET

UPI.

O Notes

•You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].

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

[RESET] -+ [YES] -+ [YES] -+ 1_7.

If the desired menu item is not displayed,

touch [_]/[X].

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Duflflifl#/Ed dflg

Dubbingto VCRorDVD/HDDrecorders

Conuecl your camcorder to Ihe wall oullel (wall socket) using Ihe supplied AC Adaptor for

Ihis operatiuu (p. 13). Refer also lo the instruction naauuals supplied witla lhe de',ices to be

connected.

The connection method and Ihe image qualily will differ depending on Ihe VCR or DVD/

HDD recorders and the conneclors used.

"_° Tips

• [CONNECTGUIDE] recolnlncnds the appropriale connection method l])l 3,<)/11device (p. 31 ).

, >, : Signal flow

H DVt 080i compatible

(_ iLINK cable (supplied) i.LINK device*

,[_ --_ HD quality

(_) i.LINK cable (supplied) i.LINK

®

AV device with i.LINK jack

--_ SD quality

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

S VIDEO (optional) --_ SD quality

@ VIDEO

White) 9

_(Red) AUDIO

(Yellow)

AV device with audio/video

(_ AN connecting cable jacks**

(supplied) , _(Yellow)@ VIDEO

_ (White) C_)_ ---_ SD quaht

-[_=_" (Red) _j AUDIO

* An i.LINK jack which is compalible with HDV1080i specification is rcquircd. For dmails, rel_:r to the

instruction manuals supplied with the device 1o be connectcd.

**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.

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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.

Usingan i.LINKcable(supplied)

Select the required settings from the table

below and make the menu settings.

O 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.

*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 HDR-

HC9 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).

WhenconnectingwiththeA/V

connectingcablewithanSVIDEO

(optional) gea

Connect 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.

HDV*_ [AUTO] [OFF]

HDV or HDV

only ION HDV

DV [AUTOI ---+DV]

Mixed HDV. 1 [AUTO]

or HDV.2 [OFF]

HDV

and DV DV [AUTO]. a [ONHDV

---+DV]

DV only 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.

4

/ Prepare your camcorder for

playback.

Insert the recorded cassette.

Slide the POWER switch to turn on the

PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2When 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_}

3Connect your recording device

(VCR or DVDrHDD recorder) to

your camcorder.

See page 64 lot connection details.

,4

€-I.Start playback on your

camcorder, and recording on the

recording device.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your recording device for

details.

5 When dubbing is complete, stop

your camcorder and the

recording device.

• Whcn dubbing to a DVD recorder from your

camcorder d/rough an i.LINK cable, you may

noI operate your C_llllcorder on your DVD

recorder even if its instruction manual says you

can,

It you can set tile input mode to HDV or DV on

your DVD recorder and can input/output

pictures, lollow tile sleps in "Dubbing to another

device."

• Whcn you use an i.LINK cable, tile video and

sound signals are transmittcd digitally,

producing lligh quality picmrc_,.

• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the lPrmat

ol the output signal (HDVouT _ or DVouT

) will be indicated on the LCD screen oi

your canlcorder.

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0 Notes

•when connecting with an A/V connecting cable,

_t [TV TYPE] according to tile pl+@_ack

de_ ice/TV, etc.) (p. 59).

• To record tile data/time and camera sellings data

whcn connected by tile A/V connecting cable,

display them on the screen (p. 60).

•The lbllowing cannot be outpul via the _ HDV/

DV interlhcc/i.LINK):

Indicators

Pictures edited with [PICT.EFFECTI (p. 54)

or [D.EFFECT] (p. 53)

Titles that arc recorded on other camcoMers

• Pictures recorded in file HDV lbrmat are not

output lrolll the _ HDV/DV Interlace (i.LINK)

during playback pau_ or in any playback mode

()tiler Itlan normal playback.

• Note the li_llowing wllen connecting with an

i.LINK cable:

The recorded picture becomes rough when a

picture is paused on your cumcorder while

recording to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.

Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)

may not be displayed or recorded depending

on the dcvice or application,

go/i CallnOt record Ihe picture and SOllnd

separalely.

Recordingpicturesfroma 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 AV device with

compatible device i.LINK output jack

--_ HD quality --_ SD quality

(supplied)

4

/ Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

2Set the input signal of your

camcorder.

Set IVCR HDV/DV] to IAUTOI wben

recordin_ t-ronl an HDV format

compatible device.

Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or

[AUTO] wheo recording from a DV

formal compatible device (p. 56).

3Connect your VCR, etc as a player o

to your camcorder with an i.LINK _"

cable.

(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).

4Insert a cassette into the VCR.

i.

g

r_gg_

*An i.LlNK.iack which is compatible with

HDV1080i speciticalion is required.

5 Operate yourcamcorder to record

movies.

ToucllIgNgff_-+ IlealRE(? CTRLI-+

[RE(: PAUSE].

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}

OStart playing the cassette on your

VCR.

The piclure played (m file c(mnecled

device appears on the LCD screen of

yOUF c_ln]corder.

7Touch [REC START] at the point

you want to start recording.

8 Stop recording.

Tottch [_ (Slop) or [REC PAUSEI.

9Touch 1_7 -_+ [_.

1Perform steps 1 to 4 in

"Recording movies."

2Start playing the cassette.

The pictures on the VCR appear on the

screen of your canlcofd_l'.

3Press PHOTO lightly at the scene

you want to record. Check the

image and press it fully.

0 Notes

•You 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 when connecting witll an

i.LINK cable:

The recorded picture becomes rougll when a

picture is paused on a VCR willie recording to

your camcorder.

You cannot 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

scrcen of your calncorder,

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Dubbingpicturesfrom

a tapeto 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.

1Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/

EDIT lamp.

rt

"Search and record the scene you

want to record.

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.

0 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.

Deletingrecorded

picturesfromthe

"Memory Stick Duo"

1Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/

EDIT lamp.

2Touch _.

1_[_[1_,1oool ME_vlORy pLA

3Select a picture you want to

delete with r_7/[_.

4Touch _ --+ [YES].

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].

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Marking imagesonthe "Memory Stick Duo"

with specific informationIp.etmark/Image protection)

When you are using a "Memory Stick Duo"

with the write-protect tab. make sure the

write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick

Duo" is not set to Ihe write-protect position

(p. 92).

This may change tile intbnnation of the images

with the Print mark put on using tile other

device.

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).

1Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/

EDIT lamp.

2Touch I_ ---* _ ---* 18_] ---*

[PRINT MARK].

3Touch the image that you want to

print out later.

1pRiNT MARK

appears.

4Touch [_ ---* [END].

Yotl Call select and mark images Io prevenl

accidental erasure.

1Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/

EDIT lamp.

2Touch IW_] --* _ --* ISET]--*

[PROTECT].

3Touch the image that you want to

protect.

pP_aTECT I

UUo ! I

4Touch _ ---* [END].

0Notes

• To cancel il/lage protection, touch tile h/lage

agaill to cancel inlage protection ill step 3,

7O

(J 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.

PrintingrecordedimageS(PictBridgecompliantprinter)

You can print ottt pictures using a

PictBridge conlpliant printer without

coonecting tile camcorder to a conlputer.

_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.

1Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/

EDIT lamp.

2Connect the _(USB) jack of your

camcorder to the printer using

the USB cable.

[USB SELECT] appears on tile screen

atttomatically.

3Touch [PictBridge PRINT].

When connection is complele, _[1

(PiclBridge connecling) appears ()11

[he sc FL'L'n.

Olle of lhe images slered Olllhe

"Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed.

4Select the image to be printed

with 1_7/[_.

5 Touch _ -+ [COPIES].

6Select the number of copies to be

printed with r_7/[3_.

A maxilmun ol 20 copies of the image

can be prinled.

7Touch I0_ -+* [END].

To print tiledale/time on tile inlage.

touch _ -+ [DATE/TIME] -+

[[)ATE] or[DAY&TIME] -...+lug].

8 Touch [EXEC] ---* [YES].

When printing is finished. [Printing... ]

disappears and tile image selection

screen appears again.

To finish printing

Touch lEND] on tile image selection

screen.

0 Notes

•We cannot guarantee tile operation of nlodels

thal arc nol PictBridge conlpatible.

•Rel_:ralso to tileoperating instructions lbr tile

printer to be used.

• Do not attempt the lolh)wingoperations when

[] is on tile screen. Tile operations may not be

perlormedproperly.

Opel'alethe POWER switch.

Disconnect the USB cable fiom lhe printer or

your Calllcorder,

Remove the "Memory Slick Duo" fl'omyour

camcorder.

• If theprinter slops working, disconnect the USB

cable, turn the printer off and on again and

restart the opcrafion b'om the beginning.

• Someprinters 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 maybe largely cut off.

• Someprinter models maynot support the date/

time prinling flmction. Ret)-rto your printer's

operating instruclions lbr details.

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PH+t+r+Sr+s++++÷++++mms+SI+++++t+++S+}

• We cannot guarantee the printing of images

i_corded with a device other than your

c+lnlcorder.

"_° 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 _ _ (PlCT.APPLI.)

[PictBridge PRINT].

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Usi,'_ga gomp_eg

Whatyoucandowith 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

• You cannot install the supplied sollwm'c,

' Picture Motion Browser," ona M_tcintosh

COll]pulel'.

•Exportingimportedmoviesfrom a

computertoyourcamcorder

You c;m send nlovics _ hich were imported

to the computer back to your camcorder in

HD (high definition) image quality.

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.

•Importingmoviestakenwithyour

camcorder

You can import the movies recorded with

HD Ihigh definition) image quality as they

are.

•Viewingimagesimportedto 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 imported to a

computer

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 of Ihe

disc will be SD (standard definilion).

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.

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/

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What _aa car da with _i_dows cemput÷_(Ca.tiauad}

74

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 mtdti-

bout 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

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 500 MB

Display: Minimum 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-

ROM drive is necessary for

installation)

When playing still imagesrecorded on a

"Memory Stick Duo" onacomputer

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.

Others: _' USB purl (Ihis tutlsl be

prt)v ided as stalldard )

0 Notes

•Operations art- not gtl_ll'_lnteed on a COlllputer

envirolllllellt thai does 11ol inee[ tile systeln

requirelnenls,

• Operations are not guaranteed on alllhe

reconllllended environments.

For example, other open or background

applications running 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 use a Notebook PC, connect il to file AC

Adaptor as file power source. Otherwi_, the

software will nol work properly due lo lhe

power saving function of tile PC.

"_° 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 StepGuide"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.

"_" Tips

•See page 77 whenyou use a Macintosh

COlllputer.

4Click [FirstStepGuide].

5 Select the desired language and

the model name of your

camcorder from the pull-down

menu.

1Confirm that your camcorder is

not connected to the computer.

/Turn on the computer.

ONotes

• Logon as an Administrator tor inslallalion.

•€'lose all applications running on tile

computer betorc installingtile software.

3Place the supplied CD-ROM in the

disc drive of your computer.

The installation screen appears.

6Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].

hlstallation starts.

When [Sa_e is complete] appears, click

[OK] to finish tile installation.

Toview the "First Step Guide" in PDF

In step 6, click [FirstStcpGukle/PDF)].

To installthe software"Adobe

Reader"to displaythe PDFfile

In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].

m

_==

==

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 val 3'

depending ontile compuler.

1Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Installing

the "First Step Guide"" (p. 75).

2Click [Install].

3Select the language for the

application to be installed, then

click [Next].

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I_staH[_ the °°First S_÷pGNU÷" a_ s0f_war÷/Co_ti_ued)

4Check your area and country/ 8

region, then click [Next].

The software to he installed will be

configured according to your country/

region.

7

Read [License Agreement], select

[I accept the terms of the license

agreement] when you agree, then

click [Next].

Slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/

EDIT lamp after the connection

confirmation display appears.

Connect your camcorder and

computer with an i.LINK cable or

USB cable.

When connecting with a USB

cable, [USB SELECT] appears on

the screen of your camcorder.

Select [_[] Memory Stick].

Click [Next] after connection is

complete.

9

Follow the on-screen instructions

to install the software.

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.

• Microsoft DircctX 9.0c-Software

required to handle movies

• Windows Media Format 9 Series

Runtime (Windows 2000 only)-Softwarc

required to create a DVD

Restart tile computer if required to

complete the installation.

Remove the CD-ROM from the

disc drive of your computer.

Tile short-c/it icolls, such as I_ ]

("Picture Motion Browser"), appear on

the desktop.

"_" Tips

• For the inlbrmation about disconnecting the

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.

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Viewing"First Step

Guide"

To view "First Step Guide" on your

computer, Microsoft luternet Explorer

Vet.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-

click tile short-cut icon for your

camcorder's "First Step Guide" on the

desktop.

"_° 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.

• 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 ii/elll,

When tile HTML version ol "Firsl Step

Guide" cannol be installed.

Usinga Macintosh

computer

You can copy the still images from the

"Memory Stick Duo" to the Macintosh.

Install "First Step Gukle" ill the supplied

CD-ROM.

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 copy still images from a"Memory

Stick Duo"

OS: Mac OS 9.119.2 or Mac OS X lvl0.1/

v 10.2Iv10.3Iv 10.4).

Others: _ USB port (lhis must be provided as

standard)

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.

Toview "First Step Guide"

Double-click "FirstStepGuide(PDF)."

If software to view PDF files is not installed

on your computer, download Adobe Reader

from their website, below:

http://www.adobe.com/

m

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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.

• 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 ............................... 84

Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other

devices ................................................... 84

•Connecting to a computer ..................... 85

•Functions that cannot be used together

............................................................... _5

The power does not turn on.

• Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p. 13).

• Use the AC Adaptor to comlect to a wall

outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).

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).

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam opel;ition_ not all

buttons are limctional (p. 22).

Settings change during Easy

Handycam operation.

• During Easy H mdycam operation, the

settings of the lhnctions that are not

displayed on the screen return to their

defaults (p. 22, 40).

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 12hours.

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

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 batteUin the compartment

with its +_ tenninals matching those of the

compartment (p. 106).

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Another VCR malfunctions when you

use the supplied Remote

Commander.

• Select a con'unandcr mode ()tiler than VTR

2 for your VCR.

•Cover the sensor of your VCR with black

paper.

• Fully charge the hattery ag lin. If the

problem persists, filebattery may be worn-

out. 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 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_itchto 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.

The battery pack discharges too

quickly.

• 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 worn-

out. 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).

You cannot turn off the indicator.

• You cannot turn olf_. Touch [_7 to

check the warning messages (p. 88).

The buttons do not appear on the

touch panel.

• 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).

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Menu items are grayed out.

• You cannot sch:ct grayed items in the

current recording/playback situation.

• Depending on the functions, you may not

be able to use them together (p. 85).

is not displayed.

• During Easy Handycum operation, not all

menu items are functionah Cancel Easy

Handycam operation (p. 22).

The picture in the viewfinder is not

clear.

• Move the viewfinder lens ac{justmentlever

until the picture appears clearly (p. 18).

The picture in the viewfinder has

disappeared.

• Close the LCD panch The picture is not

displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD

panel is open (p. 18).

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 tape indicator is not

displayed.

• Set I_==1REMAINING] to [ONI to al'_xuys

display the remaining tape indicator (p. 6(I).

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.

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 UStick Duo" R)rmatted

on a colilp/iter, format it again on your

camcorder (p. 5I).

You cannot delete the recorded

picture on the tape.

•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."

• 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 file name is not indicated

correctly, or flashes.

•The file is damaged.

• Use the file format compatible with your

camcorder (p. 92).

The recording image view looks

different.

• The recording image view may look

diflL.rent depending on the condition of

your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.

Refer also to "Cassette tapes/"Memory

Stick Duo'"' section (p. 80).

The tape does not start when you

press START/STOP.

• Slide the POWER s_itch to turn on the

CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 23).

• The tape has reached the end. Rewind iL or

insert a new cassette.

• 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 record on the "Memory

Stick Duo."

• 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 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]

You cannot record a smooth

transition on a tape from the last

recorded scene to the next.

• Perlbnn 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).

• 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.

• 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], [SUNRSE

SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],

[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],

[BEACH] or [SNOW] of [SCENE

SELECT]

[SPOT MTR.FCS]

[SPOT METER]

[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]

[END SEARCH] 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.

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[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate

correctly.

•[COLOR SLOW S] may not operate

correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot

or ]SUPER NS].

You cannot use [SUPER NS].

• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON

(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 does not

function.

•The backlight fimction does not work

during Easy Handycam operation/p. 22).

The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be

changed.

•]FLASH LEVEL] (p. 46) cannotbe

changed during Easy Handycam operation.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or

green appear on the screen.

• 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 subjects passing fast by the

frame might 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.

The color of the picture is not

correctly displayed.

• 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).

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 recordingpictures

under lighting from adischarge tube, such

as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or

mercu Ulamp. 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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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).

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(ljusl 1['_ AUDIO MIX] (p. 57).

Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines

look jagged.

• A@,st [SHARPNESS] to the [_ (soflcn)

side (p. 44).

No sound or only a low sound is

heard.

•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 a

3 second-movie/approx.) using [SMTH

SLW REC].

The picture or sound breaks off.

• The tape _as recorded in both the HDV and

DV fornmts. This is not a malfunction.

The movies freeze for a while, or the

sound breaks off.

• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty

(p. 97).

• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.

"---" is displayed on the screen.

• The tape you are playing was recorded

without setting tile date and time.

• A blank section on the tape is being played.

• The data code on a tape with a scratch or

noise cannot be read.

Noises appear and _ or _is

displayed on the screen.

• The tape_xasrecordedill a TV color system

other than that of your camcorder (NTSC).

This is not a mallhnction (p. 90).

Date Search does not work correctly.

• Be sure to record lllore than 2 minutes after

the date changed.If one day's recording is

too short, your C:llllcorder lilly not

accurately find the point where the

recording date changes.

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• 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-12bappears 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 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).

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 on a

4:3 TV.

• 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 amalflmction.

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.

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You cannot dub correctly using the

AN connecting cable.

•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 an i.LINK

cable, no picture appears on the

monitor screen or the picture is

distorted during dubbing.

• 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.

• Down convert the pictures recorded in

HDV format to DV format and dub in SD

(standard definition) image quality (p. 64).

You cannot add sound to the

recorded tape.

• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape

on this unit.

You cannot dub correctly using the

HDMI cable.

• You cunnot dub pictures using the HDMI

cable.

New sound added to a recorded tape

on another camcorder is not heard.

DV

• A@lst [[_ AUDIO MIXI from the [STll

(original sound) side until the sound is

heard appropriately (p. 57).

Still pictures cannot be dubbed from

a tape to a "Memory 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

keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder

from the _"(USB)jack 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.

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],

[COLORSLOWS]

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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] NightShoL

of Ihe CAM CTRL ]SUPER NS],

dial [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] [CANDLE],

]FIREWORKS],

]SUPER NS],

[COLOR SLOW S],

[D.EFFECT]

a {

[D.EFFECT] [CANDLE],

[FIREWORKS],

[SUPER NS],

[COLOR SLOW S],

]FADER]

[OLD MOVIEI of [SCENE SELECTI,

[D.EFFECTI [PICT.EFFECTI,

when [_ WIDE

SELECT] is set to

14:31

[CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECTL

of [D.EFFECT] ]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.

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Warningindicatorsandmessages

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.

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

display)

C:04:F-ID

•The battery pack is not m

"InI_LITHIUM" batte W pack (H

series). Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery

pack (H series) (p. 93).

• Connect Ihe DC plug of the AC

Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your

camcorder securely (p. 13).

C:21:F-ID

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

Remove the cassette and leave your

camcorder l_)r at least 1 hour, then re-

insert the cassette (p. 96).

C:22:r3D

• 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

(p. 96).

• Remove the power source. Reconnect it

and operate your camcorder again.

• Change the cassette. Press RESET

(p. 104), and operate your camcorder

again.

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

fronl "E."

101-1001 (Warning indicator

pertaining to files)

• The file is damaged.

• The file is unreadable (p. 92).

c\n (Battery level warning)

• The battery pack is nearly used up.

• Depending on the operating,

environment, or battery conditions, (-\_

may flash, even if there are

approximately 5 to 10 minutes

remaining.

[] (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).

(Warning indicator pertaining to

"Memory Stick Duo")

• A "Memory Stick Duo" is not inserted

(p. 19).

g_l (Warning indicators pertaining to

"Memory Stick Duo" formatting)*

• The "Memory Stick Duo" is damaged.

• The "Memory Stick Duo" is not

formatted correctly (p. 51.92).

(Warning indicator pertaining to

incompatible "Memory Stick Duo")*

• An incompatible "Memory Stick Duo"

is inserted (p. 92).

--I

Continued._ 87

WamiaS iadieate_s a_d messasss {gestia_÷d}

(Warning indicators aertaining to

the tape)

Slow flashing:

•There is less than .5 minutes remaining'.

on the tape.

•No cassette is inserted.*

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is

set to lock (p. 91).*

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

__ (Eiect cassette warning)*

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).

o--, (Warning indicator pertaining to

image deletion)*

•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 to

the flash)

Slow flashing:

•Still charging

Fast flashing:

•The self-diagnosis display code is

displayed (p. 87).*

• There is something wrong with the

flash.

* You hear a melody when the warning indicators

appear on the screcn (p. 61).

If messages appear on the screen, follow the

inslruclions.

"#" Tips

•When [_ is displaycxhthe nlessage can be

turned into _ b'i touchin_ [_. Touch [@7

lo display the message again.

II Moisture condensation

[1]__ Moisture condensation. Eject

the cassette (p. 96)

Moisture condensation. Turn off

for 1H. (p. 96)

U Cassette/[ape

AReinsert the cassette. (p. 19)

• Check if the cassette is damaged.

_,_-- The tape is locked - check the

tab. (p. 91)

88

• "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

"MemoUStick 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 device.

•Switch off the printer and switch it on

agaim then disconnect the USB cable

and reconnect it.

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

You can useyour 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].

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.

Viewing HDV format pictures recorded

in HDV format HDV1080i

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 formatpicturesrecorded

in DV formatDV

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).

9O

Maintenanceand precautions

i II¸

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 Itvideo _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 compressedin MPEG2 tormat

which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellile)

digital, lerrcstrial digital HDTV broadcaslings.

m Blu-ray Disc recorders, elc.

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.

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.

Copyrightsignal

IWhenyou 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.

EWhenyou 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 onuse

I Whennot usingyourcamcorderfor a

longtime

Remove the cassette and store it.

To preventaccidental erasure

Slide Ihe wrile-protect lab on the cassette Io

sel it Io SAVE.

REC: The casseHe can be F REC_

FL'CO ldL'd. SAVE _[_

LSAVE: The casselle cannol be

recorded (write-prolecled).

g

i

Continued-_ 91

Naistssasss ass presa_[tisss {gsstiss÷_}

MWhen 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.

-- Do not put a label

along this border.

Labeling position

NAfter 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.

NWhen 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 connector

filli!!i! iil iii !! _i illiiiiiii_iii!iil i;i

A "Memory Stick" is a compact, portable

IC recording medium with a large data

capacity.

You can use the following types of

"Memory Stick" in your camcorder.

However, we do uot guarantee the

operation of all types of "Memory Stick" in

your camcorder.

"Memory Stick Duo" 0

(with MagicGate)

"Memory Stick PRO Duo" O

"Memory Stick PRO-HG 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,

• 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 "MemolT 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.

• You Call prcvenl accidenlal crasl/re of images

when you slide the wrile-protect tab on the

"Memory Stick Du<f' with a small tapered

ot!ject, 1o tile write-protecl posilion.

• Damaged or ]osl inlage dala will nol be

conlpens_lled for, and may occur ill the

Iollowing cases:

If you eject the "Memory Stick Duo," turn lhe

power oil on your camcorder, or relnove lhe

battcly p_,ck tot replacement while your

cumcorder is reading or writing image files on

lhe "Memory Stick Duo"/while lhe access

lamp is lit or flashing).

If you u_ the "MemolT Stick Duo" near

nmgnets or magnetic fields.

92

• It is recommended you make a back-up of

important dat_ on tile hard disk of a computer.

• Be careflfl not to apply excessive lorce when

writing on a menlo area on a "Memory Stick

Duo."

• Do not attacll a label or the like on a "Memo W

Stick DuIg' or a Memo W Stick Duo adaptor.

• When you carl3' or store a 'Mmnol3' Stick Duo,"

put it in its case.

• Do not toucll, or allow metallic objects to conle

into contact with tile terminals.

• Do not bend, drop or apply strong torce to the

"Mmnory Stick Duo,"

• Do not disassemble or modit}? tile "Memory

Stick Duo."

• Do not let tile "Memoly Stick DuIg' get wet.

• Be careflll to kecp 'Memory Stick Duo" media

out of tile reach of small children. There is

danger that a child might swallow it,

• Do not in_ert anything other than a "Memory

Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot,

Doing so may cau_ a malthnction.

• Do not use or keq? the 'Memory Stick Duo" ill

the tk_llowing locations.

Places subject to extremely tligh teml)eraturc,

sucll as a car parked outside ill the summer.

Places under direct sunlight.

Places with extremely higll humklity or

subject to corrosive gg_ses.

NOntheMemoryStick Duoadaptor

• When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with a

'Menlory Slick" colnpliallt dex ice, be stlre 10

insert the "Memol3_ Stick Duo" into a Mcmoly

Stick Duo adaptor.

• When inscrting a "Memol T Stick Duo" into a

Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure tile

"Memory Slick Duo" is insertcd titcing in file

correct direction, then insert it all tile way in. If

you tk)rce tile "Memory Stick Duo" into tile

Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong

dircction or insert it incompletely, it may cause

a malfunction.

• Do not inert a Memo W Stick Duo adaptor

without a "Memory Stick Duo" attached. Doing

so may resuh in malflmctkms of the unit.

N Ona"MemoryStickPRODuo"

• Tile tllaxilntllll memol 3, Cal?acity ot }l 'Memory

Stick PRO Duo" that call be used on your

camcorder is 8 GB.

Notes onusing"Memory StickMicro"

• To u_ a 'Memory Slick Micro" with the VCR,

you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert tile

'Memory Stick Micro" into tile Duo-sized M2

Adaptor, then hlsell the adaptor into the

Memol T Stick Duo slot. ]t you insert +t

'Memory Stick Micro" into tim VCR wifllout

using a Duo-sized ['./[2Adaptor, you might not

be able to remove it trom tile VCR.

• Do not leave t]le 'Memoly Stick Micro" wit]fin

tile reach of small chddren. They might

accidentally swallow it.

On image data compatibility

• Image data tiles recorded on a "Memory Stick

Dtl(g _ by yotlr Cillncorder cont_)lln to tile

'Design rule tPr Camera File system" uni_ crsal

standard established by tile JEITA (Japan

Electronics and lntonnation Tcclmok_gy

Industries Association).

• On your cameorder, you cannot play back still

images recorded on other devices (DCR-

TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not

contknm to tile universal standaM (The_

models are not sold in some regions).

• If you cannot use a 'Mclnory Slick Duo" that

has b_n used with another device, tormat it

wit h your camcorder (p. 51 ). Note that

tinmatting era_s all intbrmation on the

"Memory Stick Duo."

• You may not be able to play back images with

your camcorder:

When playing back image data moditied on

your comptller+

When playing back image data recorded with

othcr devices.

This unit is compatible with an

"Inlk_LITHIUM" battery pack (H series).

Your camcorder operates only with an

"Inlk_LITHIUM" battery pack.

"Inlk_LITHIUM" H series battery packs

have the _)l_our_u_ _ mark.

_=."

g

Continued._ 93

Maistssasss ass p_÷sa_[tisss {gsstiss÷_}

What is an "InfoLITHIUIVI" battery

pack?

An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a

lithiumqon battery pack that has functions

for communicating information related to

operating conditiotts between your

camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/

charger.

The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

calculates the power consumption

according to the operating conditions of

your camcorder, and displays the remaining

battery time in minutes.

With an AC Adaptor/charger. the remaining

battery time and charging time appear.

To chargethe battery pack

• Bc sure to charge the baltel T pack belorc you

shirt rising yotlr eaglcorder.

• We recommend charging d_e battely pack in an

ambient temperamrc of between 10 °C lo 30 °C

150 OFto 86 OF)until tile _/CHG (charge) lamp

lurns (ill. If you charge the batlery pack oulside

of Ibis temperature range, you may not be able

to dlarge it el]iciently.

• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable

hom the DC IN jack on your camcorder or

rcmove the battery pack.

To use the battery packeffectively

• Battel 3, pack perlormance decreases when the

surrounding temperamrc is l0 °C (50 OF) or

below, and tile lcngttl of time you can use file

battcly pack becomes sholler. In that case, do

one of tile lbllowing lo use the batlely pack lor a

longer time.

Put tile battery pack in a pockcl to warm it up,

and insert it in your canlcorder rigla belorc

you start taking shots.

U_ a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/

FH 100 (optkmal).

• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a lrequmlt

playback, fi_st forward or rewind operation

wears out the battery pack laster.

We recommend using a large capacity battery

pack: NP-PH70/FHIO0 (optional).

• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF

/CHG) wllen not rccording or playing back on

your camcorder. The battery pack is also

consullled when your calncorder is hi recordhlg

standby or playback pause.

• Have spare battel T packs ready fftr two or tllree

times the expected recording time. and make

trial recordings belorc making die actual

recording.

• Do nol expose tile ballery pack to waler. The

ballery pack is not water rcsislalnI,

Aboutthe remaining batterytime

indicator

• Whcn the power goes off even though the

remaining battel T time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate,

charge the battery pack ftflly again. Remaining

battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,

however, that the battcry indication will not be

restored if it is used in high temperatures tot a

long time. or if left in a fully charged state, or

wllen file battery pack is hequently used. Use

the remaining baltel T lime indication as a rough

guide only.

• The c\] mark that indicates low battery flashes

even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery

time remaining, depending on the operating

condilions or anlbient lelllperatllrc,

Aboutstorageof the battery pack

• lithe battery pack is not used lbr a long finle,

fully charge the baltel 3, pack and use il up on

your cumcorder once a year to maintain proper

function. To storc tim battery pack. remo_ e it

Irom your camcorder and put it in itdly. cool

place.

• To discharge the battery pack on your

camcorder completely, _t [A.SHUT OFF] to

[NEVERI on file _ /STANDARD SET)

[llenll and leave yollr camcorder in tape

recording standby until the power goes off

(p. 61).

Aboutbatterylife

• Battery capacity decreases over time and

through repeated use. If decreased usage time

bclween charges becomes significant, it is

probably time to replace it with a new one.

• Each baltcl3'_s lilt is governed by slorage.

operating and environmental conditions.

g4

The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an

i.LlNK-compliam Interface. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its

features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface lkw

transferring digital video, digital audio, and

other data to other i.LINK-compatible

devices. You can also control other devices

using the i.LINK.

i.LlNK-compatible devices can be

connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations attd data

transactions with various digital AV

devices.

When two or more i.LlNK-compatible

devices are daisy-chained with the unit.

operation becomes possible lhom any

device in the chain. Note that operation

method may vary, or data transactions may

not be possible, depending on specifications

and characteristics of the connected

devices.

ONotes

•Normally, only one device can he connecled lo

this unit with an i.LINK cable. When

connecting this unil to an HDV/DV compatible

device having two or more _, HDV/DV

Interlaces, rct)r 1o tile operating instruclions of

the device to be connected.

"_° Tips

• i.LINK is a moretim_ilimlerm for lhe

IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony,

and is a trademark approved by many

corporations.

• IEEE1394 is an international standard

standardized by the Institule of Electrical and

Eleclronics Engineers.

About the i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK's m:_xitnum baud rate v:uies

according to the device. There are 3 types.

SI00/approx. 100Mbps*)

$200 (approx. 200Mbps)

$400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under

"Specifications" in the operating

instructions of each piece of equipment. It

is also indicated near the i.LINK interface

OI1 some devices.

The baud rate tnay differ from the indicated

value when the unit is connected to a device

with a different maximum baud rate.

*Whatis Nhps?

Mbps stands for "megabits per second." or

the amount of data that can be sent or

received in one second. For example, a

baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100

tnegabits of data can be sent in one second.

To use i.LINK functionson this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is

connected to other video devices having an

i.LINK Interface. see page 64.

This unit can also be connected to other

i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony

(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as

well as to video dexices.

Some i.L1NK compatible video devices.

such as Digital Televisions. DVD.

MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are _"

not compatible with this ttr_it.Before =

connecting to other devices, be sure to N"

confirm whether the device is compatible

with an HDV/DV device or not. For details

on precautions and compatible application _.

software, refer :dso to the operating

instructions for the device to be connected.

0Notes

• Whell COlllleClillg your C_ilncorder to ilnother

i.LlNK-compafible device, be sure to turn off

tile power of the dcvice and disconnect tile AC

Adaptor tiom tile wall outlet (wall socket)

betbm connecling or disconnecting tile i.LINK

cable.

Continued._ g5

Maistssasss ass p_÷sa_[tisss {gsstiss÷_}

g6

About the required i.LINK cable

Use tile Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable

(during HDV/DV dubbing).

•x.v.Color is a more l_,miliar term R_r tim xvYCC

standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark

of Sony.

• xvYCC is an international standard lot color

space in video. This standard can express a

wider color range than tile currently used

broadcast standard.

Onuseandcare

• Do nol u_ or sIor_" tile camcorder and

accessories in the lbllowing locations.

Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave

thmn exposed tit temperatures above 60 °C

(140 °F). such as under direct sunligla, near

heatep, or in a car parked in tile sun. They

may mallunction or become delormed.

Near strong magnetic fields or mechanictd

vibration. The camcorder may mallunction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

camcorder may not be able tit record properly.

Near AM receivers and video equipment.

Noise lnay Occur.

On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand

or dust gets ill your camcorder, it may

malflmction. Somelimes lhis mallhnction

cannot be repaired.

Near windows or outdoors, whm'e the LCD

scream, the vicwfinder, or the lens may be

exposed to direct sunligla. This damages the

inside of the viewfinder or llle LCD screen.

Anywhere very humid.

• Operale your camcordcr on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V

(battely pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use tile accessories

recommended in lhese operaling inslructions.

• Do not lel your camcordcr get wcl. lbr example.

tronl rain or sea waler. If your calncorder gets

wel, it may nlalflmction. Sometimes lhis

malfunction cannol be rcpaired.

• If any solid ot_iect or liquid gets inside lhe

closing, unplug your camcorder and have il

checked by a Sony dealer belbre operating il

ally lhlr hm-.

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,

modilying, physical shock, or impacl such as

hammering, dropping or stcpping on lhe

produo. Be particularly carclul of tile lens.

• Keep lhe POWER switch selling lit OFF/CHG)

when you arc not using your calncorder,

• Do nol wrap your camcorder with a towel, lor

example, and operate it. Doing so migla cause

Ileal to buikl up inside.

• When disconnecting the power cord/mains

lead), pull it by the plug and nol the cord.

• Do nol damage the power cord/mains lead)

such as by placing anylhing heavy on il.

• Keep melal contacts clean.

• Keep tile Rcmole Commander and button-lype

battery out of children's reach. If the battely is

accidentally swallowed, consu]l a doctor

immedialely.

• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked.

consull your local authorized Sony selwice

lucility.

wash oH ally liquid lhal inzly have conlacted

your skin.

if any liquid gets in your eyes. wash with

plenly of water and consull a doclor.

IWhennotusingyourcamcorderfora

longtime

• Periodically turn on tile camcorder and play a

cassette litr about 3 minutes.

• Use up tile baltery pack completely belore

storing it.

Moisturecondensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a

cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on the

surface of the tape. or on the lens. Ill this

state, the tape may stick to the head drttm

and be damaged or your camcorder may not

operate correctly. If there is moisture inside

your camcorder. [[!tA Moisture

condensation. Eject the cassette] or [[1[t

Moisture condensation. Turn off for IH.]

appears. The indicator will not appear when

the nloisture condeuses ou the ]ells.

iIf moisture condensationhas occurred

None uf the functions except cassette

ejectiuu will work. lEject the cassette, turn

off your camcorder, and leave it for about

one hour with the cassette lid open. Your

camcorder carl be used again when both of

the following conditions are met:

• Tile warning message does not appear when the

power is turned on.

• Neither [] or Aflash when acasselte is inserted

and video operation buttons are touched.

If moisture starts to condense, your

camcorder sometimes cannot detect

condensation. If this happens, tile cassette is

sometimes not _iected li)r 10 seconds after

the cassette lid is opened. This is riot a

malRmctiuu. Do not close tile cassette lid

until tile cassette is ejected.

NNote on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring

your camcorder from a cold place into a

warlu phlce (or vice versa) or when you use

your camcorder in a humid place as shown

below.

• When you bring your camcorder liom a ski

slope into a place warmed up by a beating

dcvice.

• When you bring your camcorder liom an air

conditioned cal or room into ahot place outside.

•Whell you use your camcorder al_er a squall or a

shower+

• When you use your camcorder in a llot and

lmmid placc.

NHow to avoid moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a

cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it

tightly. Remove tile bag wile)) tile air

temperature inside the plastic bag has

reached tile surrounding temperature (after

about one hour).

Videohead

If you play back a tape recorded in HDV

format, the image and sound may lheeze lk_r

a while (about 0.5 seconds).

This occurs if tile HDV signals cannot be

recurded or played back correctly because

uf dirt on the tape or vide() head. Depending

uu the cassette, this fairly infrequently

occurs even if the cassette is brand new or

is not used a lot.

If this lheezing point is created while

playing back, you can solve this problem

and see the pictures by rewinding afler

slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point

cannot be recovered if it was created while

recording.

To prevent such a problem, use the Sony

mini DV cassette. It is recommended you

use a cleaning cassette (optional) befure

recording anything important.

• If the lollowing problem occurs, clean tile video

beads li)r 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-

12CLD cleaning casseue !optional).

Playback picturcs do not move.

Playback pictures do not appear.

The sound breaks ollL

[_g'_ Dirty video bead. Use a cleaning

cassette.] appears on the screcn during

recording.

The lollowing phenomenon occurs in HDV

Iormat+

The playback The playback screen

screen pauses, goes blank.

(Solid blue screen)

Tile lollowing phenomenon occurs in DV

Iormal.

Block-noise appears.

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The playback screen goes blank.

/Solid blue screen/

• The video beads will degrade aflcr hmg use. If

you cannot obtain a clear image even al_er using

a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be

because the video heads are worn out. Please

contact your Sony dealer or local authori/cd

Sony selwice lacility to have tim video heads

rcplaced.

LCDscreen

• Do noi exert exccssive pressure on the LCD

screen, as il may cause damage,

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a

residual image may appear on file LCD screcn.

This is not a mallhnction.

• While using your camcorder, lhe back of the

LCD screen may heat up. This is noi a

malfunction.

NTo clean the LCDscreen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen

dirty, it is recommended you use a soft

cloth to clean it. When you use tile LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply tile

cleaning liquid directly to tile LCD screen.

Use cleaning paper moistened with the

liquid.

NOnadjustmento! thetouchpanel

(CALIBRATION)

The huttuus (lll tile touch panel may uot

work correctly. If this happens, follow the

procedure below. It is recommended you

connect your camcorder to tile wall outlet

(wall socket) using the supplied AC

Adaptor during the operation.

(_) Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn

on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.

@ Touch Ig2ggff0]--+ IMENU]--+ _S{

/STANDARD SET) ---+ [CALIBRATION]

---+ I_gl.

X CALIBRATION

(_) Touch the "x" displayed on the screen with

the corner of the "Memory Stick Duo" or

the like.

The position of the "x" changes.

To canceh touch [CANCEL].

If you did not press the right spot. start from

step @ again.

0 Notes

• You cannol calibrale the LCD screen il il is

rotaled+

Onhandlingthe casing

• It the casing is soiled, clean tile c_,mcorder hody

with a soft cloth liglaly moistened w-iih water,

and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

• Avoid the li_llowing lo avoid damage to lhe

finish.

Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide

and sunscreen.

Handling with above subslances on your

hands.

Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or

vinyl objects li)r a long period of time.

Aboutcareandstorageofthelens

• Wipe the surlace of the lcns clean wilh a soil

clolh ill the R_llowing inslances:

When lhere arc fingerl)rints on lhe lens

surh,ce.

In hot or humid localions

When the lens is exposed 1o sahy air such as

at the seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilaled location suhjecl lo

lill]e dirl or dust.

• To prevenl mold, periodically clean lhe lens as

described above. It is recommended thai you

operale your camcorder about once a lnonlh to

ke_p il in oplinmn/stale lot a hmg time.

Onchargingthepre-installed

rechargeahlebattery

Your cmncorder has a preqnstalled

rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,

and other settings even when the POWER

switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-

installed rechargeable battery is always

charged while your camcorder is connected

to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC

Adaptor or while the battery pack is

inserted. The rechargeable battery will be

fully discharged in about 3 months if

you do not use your camcorder at :Ill

without tile AC Adaptor connected or the

battery pack attached. Use your camcorder

after charging tile pre-inst:dled

recharge:,ble battery.

However, even if tile pre-installed

rechargeable battery is not charged, tile

camcorder operation will not be affected as

long as you are not recording the date.

N Procedures

Connect your camcorder to a "aall outlet

(wall socket) using tile supplied AC

Adaptor. and leave it with the POWER

switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24

hours.

Specifications

System

Video recording systeln (HDV)

2 rotary heads. Helical scanning system

Video recording system (DV)

2 rotary heads. Helical scanning system

Still image recording system

Exif Vet. 2.2 *_

Audio recording system (HDV)

Rotary heads. MPEG- 1Audio Layer -2.

Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz.

stereo)

transfer rate: 384 kbps

Audio recording system (DV)

Rotary heads. PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz. stereo

1.stereo 2), 16 bits (Es 48 kHz. stereo)

Video siglml

NTSC color. EIA standards

1080/60i specification

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the _a_oE_,_mark

printed

Tape speed (HDV)

Approx. 18.81 mm/s

Tape speed (DV)

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time (HDV)

60 rain (using a DVM60 cassette)

Recording/playback time (DV)

SP: 60 rain (using a DVM60 cassette)

LP: 90 rain (using a DVM60 cassette)

Fast li,rward/rewind time

Approx. 2 rain 40 s (using a DVM60

cassette :rod rechargeahle battery pack)

Approx. 1 rain 45 s (using a DVM60

cassette and AC Adaptor)

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

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6.3 mm / 1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor

Recording pixels (still, 4:3):

Max. 6.1 mega 12 848 x 2 136) pixels .2

Gross: Approx. 3 2IX)000 pixels

Effective (movie, 16:9):

Approx. 2 280 I)00 pixels

Effective/movie, 4:3):

Approx. 1710 000 pixels

EITective (still, 16:9):

Approx. 2 280 000 pixels

Effective (still, 4:3):

Approx. 3 040 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

10 x (Optical), 20 x (Digital)

Focal length

1=5.4 ~ 54 Iron (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 ill.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

Ill CAMERA-TAPE: 40 ~ 400 mm

/ 1 5/8 - 15 3/4 ill.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm

/l 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 ill.) 14:3)

Ill CAMERA-MEMORY: 40 ~ 400 Into

/ l 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm

/l 1/2 ~ 145/8 in.) (4:3)

FI.8 ~ 2.9

Filter diameter: 37 mm/l I/2 ill.)

Color temperature

[AUTO], [ONE P1JSHI, [INDOOR]

/3 200 K),

[OUTDOOR115 800 K)

Minimum illmnination

5 lx (lux) ([A1JTOSLW SHTRI [ON],

Shutter speed 1130 sec)

0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)

*_"Exif" is a file furmat fur still images,

established by the JE[TA (Japan

Electronic sand lnl_rmation Technology

Industries Association). Files in this

format can have additional information

such as your camcorder's setting

information at the time of recording.

*2The unique pixel array of Sony's

ClearVid CMOS sensor and image

processing system (new Enhanced

hnaging Prucessor) allows for still

image resohltion equivalent to the sizes

described.

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output

I()-pill connector

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 f2 (ohms)

Lunlinance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 f2/ohnls)

Chromiuauce signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 f2

/ohms)

Audio signal: 327 mV (at load

impedance 47 kf2 (kflohms)), Output

impedance with less than 2.2 kf2

/kilohn/s)

COMPONENT OUT jack

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 f2(l)hms)

PB/PR, CI3/CI_:_+350 mV, 75 f2/ohms)

HDMI OUT jack

TypeA / 19-pin)

Headphone jack

Stere() nlinijack/O 3.5 ram)

LANC jack

Stereo nlini-nlini.j:Jck (0 2.5 mm

USB jack

mini-B

MIC (PLUG IN POWER) ,jack

Stereo minijack (0 3.5 ram)

[_ HDV/DV jack

i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394. 4-tliu

connector S 100)

LCDscreen

Picture

6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:91

Total dot number

21 I 200 (960 x 220)

100

General

Power reqnirenlents

DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption

During camera recording using the

viewfinder with normal brightness:

HDV recording 4.2 W

DV recording 4.0 W

During camera recording using the

LCD with normal brightness:

HDV recording 4.5 W

DV recording 4.3 W

Operating temperature

0 'C to +40 'C (32 'Fto 104 'F)

Storage temperature

-20 'C to + 60 'C (-4 'IF to + 140 'IF)

Dimensions (approx.)

82x82x 138mm

(3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)

including the proiecting parts

82x82x 138mm

(3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)

including the prqjecting parts with the

supplied battery pack NP-FH60

attached

Mass (approx.)

550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only

650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-

FH60 rechargeable battery pack and

DVM60 cassette.

Supplied accessories

See page 12.

ACAdaptorAC-L200/L200B

Power reqnirenlents

AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

I).35 - 0.18 A

Power consumption

18W

Output wdtage

DC 8.4 V*

Operating temperature

0'C to+40 'C (32 'Fto IO4 'F)

Storage temperature

-20 'C to +60 'C (-4 'F to + 140 'F)

Dimensions (approx.)

48x29x81 mm(l 15/16x13/16x

3 1/4 in.) (w/hM) excluding the

projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord

(mains lead)

* S_ tile label on tile AC Adaptor lot otller

specifications.

Rechargeablebatterypack(NP-FH60)

Maxinnltnl output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

7.2 Wh (l (X)OmAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

31.8 x 33.3 x 45.0 mm

(l 5/16x I 5/16x I 13/16 in.) (w/hM)

Mass (approx.)

80 g (2.9 oz)

Operating temperature

0'C to+40 'C (32 'Fto 104 'F)

TypeLithium ion

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Design and specifications arc subject to change

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Ontrademarks

• "Hal_dycam" and

registered trudmmtrk', of Sony Corporalion.

• HDV and lhe HDV logo arc u'ademarks of Sony

Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.

• "Memoly SticL" "_ ,_,' "Memory Slick

Duo," "MEMORYSIiEl_ DUO," "Memory Slick

PRO Duo," 'NEb'iIIR'€ _I|IiK _l_g BUg,"

"Memol T Slick PRO-HG Duo,"

'MENORYSTI[RPRO-H[i DUO,""Memory Stick

Micro," "MagicGate." "IVIz_G Ic GZ_TE ."

"MagicGale Memo UStick" and "MagicGale

Memow Slick Duo" arc trademarks of Sony

Corporation,

• "InIoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony

Corporalion,

• i.LINK and _ arc trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

Mini I"_ _" *_hital

• II I_. Video iS a lradelnark.

ILIwT C_s_4>

• "x x.Color" 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.

Notes on the License

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN

CONSUMER PERSONAL USE 1N ANY

MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE

MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING

VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED

MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED

WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE

PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT

PORTFOLIO. WHICH LICENSE IS

AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA. L.LC.. 250

STEELE STREET. SUITE 300, DENVER,

COLORADO 811206.

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Identifyingpartsandcontrols

The nunlbers in / ) are reference pa_es.

[]

[]

%

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[]

[] Power zuom lever (25)

[] PHOTO button (24)

[] Viewfiuder lens ac{iustn/eut lever / 18)

[] Viewfiuder/18)

[] Eyecup

[] HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (34)

• The available video signals are read, and the

appropriate output Ibrmat is selected and

outpul aulomalically.

• You call check the setup value of HDMI

OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECK] (P-59).

[] 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 you c,onnect an acccssory, open lhe

shoe cover,

• TileActive Interlace Shoe has a salPty

device %r fixing the installed accessory

securely. To connect an acccssory, press

down and push il lo the end, and lhen

tiglacn tile screw, To rc21Ilove all accessoly,

loosen lhe screw, and then press down all(]

pull out the accessory.

• Connecting with an external device wears

(lilt tile battery pack laster,

• Wllen 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)

andthe built-in flash at lhe same tinle.

[] POWER switch (16)

[] CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-

MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps

(16)

[] ,_/CHG/charge) lamp (13)

[] § (flash) button (26)

[] START/STOP button (23)

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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)

[] 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) OUT.jack (34, 65)

[] @ (Headphone).jack (green)

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[]

[] []

[]

[]

[] }'-- OPEN/EJECT lever / 19)

[] Flash

[] Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7)

[] Remote sensor/Infrared port

Point the Remote Commander (p. 106)

towards the remote sensor to operate

your camcorder.

[] 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- 61).

•The REC lamp flashes if lhe remaining lape

or battely power is low.

[] 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).

g_

[] Cassette compartment lid (l 9)

[] BATT (battery release) lever (14)

[] Battery pack (13)

[] (;rip belt (18)

[] 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.

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.

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Ns_tifyi_S pa_ts a_ ++_tm_s(C+_tim_8_)

Toremove the lens hood

Loosen tile lens hood by turning it in the

opposite direction of the arrow in the

illustration above.

•Remove the lens hood when you use the flash,

Nightshot or SuperNightshot+or its shadow will

appear in the picturc.

RemoteCommander

[]

[] Video control buttons (Rewind,

Playback, Fastq'orward, Pause, Stop,

Slow) (28)

[] ZERO SET MEMORY button* (32)

[] Transmitter

[] START/STOP button 121, 23)

[] Power zoom buttons (25, 30)

[] DISPLAY button (18)

* These buttons armnot available during Easy

Handycam operation,

O Notes

• Renlo_, e lhe illsuhltion sheet belol'e ilsing tile

tm/lo)c (-'onllnander.

• Aim the Remote Conmlander towards the

relnole _nsor 1£) operate your camcorder

(p. 105).

Tochangethe 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.

[] Memory control buttons (Index*, _+,

Memory playback) (29)

[] SEARCH M. button* (33)

[] _ _ (Previous/Next) buttons*

(33)

WARNING

Batter?, may explode if mistreated. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

O Notes

• When tile lithiunl battery beconles weak, tile

operating distance of tile Remote {_'O]lllll_lllder

may 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

or explosion.

106

Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording/playback

[] Recordingror,u.t(HDVI080iorDV)

(57)

Recordingmode (_ or _) is also displayed

in the DV Ik_rmat.

[] Remaining battery (approx.)

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

[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 when 'Memory Stick Duo" is

insertcd.

[] END SEARCH/Rec review display

switch buttun (32)

[] 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.)

"_° Tips

•The date/time during recording and the camera

seuing data will be recorded aulomalically.

They do not appear on lhe scrcen during

recording, but you can check lhem as [DATA

CODEI during playback lP. 60).

[] Tape transpurt indicator

[] Videu operation buttons (28)

[] Dala file name

[] Picture number/Total tmmber of

recorded pictures in the current

playback folder

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[] Playback folder (51)

[] 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."

+_ : Touch [_ to move to the previous

folder.

U_- : Touch I_ to move to the next tolder.

;_it_ : Touch E_/I_ to move to either

the previous or the next lolder.

[] Image delete bull(ill (69)

[] Tape playback select button (29)

[] Preqous/Next image button (29)

[] Index screen display button (29)

[] Image protection mark (70)

[] Print mark 170)

108

Center

Upper left Upper right

Bottom Cemer

Upperleft

HDVI080iDV Recording format (56)

Jq_b AUDIO MODE* (57)

SP LP Recording mode* (57)

@ Self-timer recording (48)

4-_ WIDE SELECT* (57)

QUICK REC _* (61 )

_I)[W Interval pholo recording

152)

{r (!) {4. {- @ Flash light/

REDEX/E REDUU {46)

Upperright

HDVIN DVIN HDV inptll/

DV input (67)

HDVouTDVouT HDV outpul/

DV oulpul (34, 65)

i.LINK connectkm

(34, 65, 67, 74)

+0÷ Zero set memory (106)

_t] /'1]] C.D Slkle sho\x (523

_[Tda_F LCD backlighl olT (18)

E*_'J Color Slow Shutter (47)

_l PictBridgc connecting

(71)

cX'_ Warning (87)

[_ NightShot (27)

S{_ Super NightShot (47)

Bottom

AE SHIFT (45)

WB SHIFT (45)

Picture effect (54)

Digital effect (53)

_. _t _ Manual focus (45) /

SPOT FOCUS (45#

SPOT MTR.FCS (43)

3-" 'a-e--

:_2_,.);-'t[] I_'_ @SCENE SELECT (421

[] Sharpness (44)

I_I Backlight (27)

-_- @,_ ixmzl White balance (43)

_,,_ SteadyShot off (48)

[] Zebra 147)

T_t_ Tele macro (46)

(_ CAMERA COLOR (45)

_ Dr CONV.LENS (49)

{_OLOI_,) X.'V.COLOR** {49)

SPOT METER (43)/

EXPOSURE (43)/

SPOT MTR.FCS (43)

SHUTTR SPEED (44)

PEAK PEAKING (46)

* The settings can be made only for the pictures

ill tile [)_ forlllal.

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Is_icats_s disp+a_sd_t_isS rsss_di_S/piaybask {gs_tim_sd}

** The _tting can be nmde only lor the pictures in

the HDV format.

Other indicator

i;_+ P_+_ni_;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

g_7 Information (88)

0 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 scrt3en displays c;lnllOt be checked with

[DISP GUIDEI,

"_"Tips

• You can also operate by touching _

[DISP (-;UIDE].

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Index

Numeric

1080i/480i ............................. 59

12BIT .................................... 57

16BIT .................................... 57

480i ....................................... 59

A

AC Adaplor ........................... 13

AE SHIFT ....................... 45, 86

ALL ERASE ......................... 51

AUDIO MIX ......................... 57

AUDIO MODE ..................... 57

AUTOSLW SHTR

(Auto slow shutter) ............... 45

A.SHUT OFF (Auto slmt oil)

.............................................. 61

A/V connecling cable .....35, 64

A/V OUT jack ............... 34, 104

B

Backlighl ......................... 27, 82

Battely .................................. 13

BEACH ................................. 42

BEEP .................................... 61

C

CALIBRATION ................... 98

CAM CTRL dial ................... 26

CAMERA COLOR ............... 45

CAMERA DATA ................. 60

CAMERA SET menu ........... 42

CANDLE .............................. 42

Cassette ........................... 19, 91

CD-ROM .............................. 73

CENTER MARKR ............... 60

Charging time ....................... 14

Cleaning cassette .................. 97

CLOCK SET ......................... 16

CNNECT GUIDE ........... 31, 34

COLOR BAR ....................... 60

COLOR SLOW S

(Color Slow Shuuer) 47, 82. 86

COMPONENT ..................... 59

COMPONENT OUT jack

...................................... 34. 104

Component video c_b]e ........ 35

Computer .............................. 73

CONV.LENS ....................... 49

D

DATA CODE ................. 16. 60

Dale search ........................... 33

DATE/TIME .......... 16, 60. 107

Delete picturcs ...................... 69

DEMO MODE ..................... 55

DlAL SET ............................ 49

DIGITAL ZOOM ........... 48.86

DlSP GUlDE

(Display guide) ................... 110

DISP OUTPUT

(Display output) ................... 61

Display indicalors .............. 107

Down convert fimclion ......... 10

Dual Rec ............................... 25

Dubbing ................................ 64

DV lormal ............................ 56

DV SET ................................ 57

D.EFFECT

(Digital ella:el) ................ 53.86

E

Easy Handycam .............. 21.39

EDIT/PLAY menu ............... 55

END SEARCH ............... 32, 56

EXPOSURE ................... 43.86

F

FADER ........................... 52. 86

FILE NO. (File number) ...... 51

FIREWORKS ....................... 42

First Stcp Guide ............. 73.77

Flash ..................................... 81

FLASH LEVEL ............. 46. 82

FLASH SET ......................... 46

FLASH (Flash molion) ......... 53

FOCUS ........................... 45, 82

FORMAT ............................. 51

Frame-by4rame Playback ....55

G

Getting Starled ...................... 12

GUIDEFRAME .................... 60

H

HD (high definition) image

quality ................................... 35

HDMI cable .......................... 36

HDMI OUT jack ........... 34, 1(13

HDV lornlal .......................... 56

HDV 1080i ...................... 1t/, 57

HDV/DV Interlilce ....... 34, 1(14

I

hnage protectiorl ................... 70

hnage size (IMAGE SIZE)...49

INDOOR ............................... 44

"InloLITHIUM" battery pack

.............................................. 93

lnsla ..................... 75

INT.REC-STL

( Iev p "ecording).... 52

i.LINK .................................. 95 ::o

i.LINK cable ............. 36, 65, 76 _"

bLINK CONV ..................... 5 _) g

L

LANDSCAPE ....................... 42

LANGUAGE ........................ 62

LCD BL LEVEL

(LCD back lighl level) .......... 58

LCD BRIGHT ...................... 58

LCD COLOR ........................ 58

LCD/VF SET ........................ 58

Lens cover ...................... 17, 23

LP (Long Play) ..................... 57

Continuedm_ 111

112

IVi

Macinlosh ............................. 77

Maintenance and precautions

.............................................. 9]

MEMORY SET menu .......... 49

"Memory Slick". .................. 92

"Memory Stick Duo". ........... 19

FORMAT ...................... 51

Menu ..................................... 39

MIC LEVEL ......................... 58

Mirror mode ......................... 27

Moisture condensation ......... 96

MONOTONE ....................... 52

MOSAIC FADER ................ 52

N

NEG.ART ............................. 54

NEW FOLDER .................... 51

NS LIGHT

(NightShot Light) ................. 47

NTSC .............................. 83, 90

Numbcr of recordable pictures

.............................................. 50

0

OLD MOVIE ........................ 53

ONE PUSH ........................... 44

OUTDOOR .......................... 44

p

PAL ...................................... 90

PASTEL ............................... 54

PB FOLDER

(Playback lolder) .................. 51

PB zoom ............................... 30

PEAKING ............................ 46

Personal Menu ................ 39, 62

Picture Molion Browser ....... 73

PICT.APPLI. menu

(Picture Applicati,_m menu) ..52

PICT.EFFECT

(Picture ellcct) ...................... 54

Playback ............................... 28

Playing time ......................... 15

P-MENU ... See Personal Menu

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)... 42

Power cord (Mains lead)...... 13

Prinl ...................................... 71

Prim mark ............................ 70

Q

QUALITY ............................ 49

QUICK REC

(Quick recording) ................. 61

R

REC CTRL

(Recording control) .............. 67

REC FOLDER (Recording

Iolder) ................................... 51

REC MODE

(Recording mode) ................ 57

Rec review ........................... 32

Recording ............................. 23

Recording linle ..................... 14

REDEYE REDUC ............... 47

REMAINING ....................... 60

Remaining baltery ........ 14, 107

Remote Commander. ......... 106

REMOTE CTRL

(Remole conlrol) .................. 60

Reversal Playback ................ 55

s

S VIDEO jack .......... 34, 36, 64

SCENE SELECT ........... 42, 85

SD (slandard definilion) image

quality .................................. 36

Searching lot the starling point

SELF-TIMER ...................... 48

SEPIA .................................. 54

SHARPNESS ................. 44, 86

SHUTTR SPEED ................. 44

SKINTONE ......................... 54

SLIDE SHOW ...................... 52

SMTH SLW REC (Smooth

slow rccording) ............... 54, 86

SNOW .................................. 42

SOLARIZE ........................... 54

SP (Standard Play) ............... 57

Specifications ....................... 99

SPOT FOCUS ................ 45, 86

SPOT METER

(Flexible spot meter)....,, 43, 86

SPOT MTR-FCS .................. 43

SPOTLIGHT ........................ 42

STANDARD ........................ 49

STANDARD SET menu ...... 56

STATUS CHECK ................ 59

STEADYSHOT .............. 48, 82

STILL ................................... 53

Still image .......... 24, 29, 49, 92

STILL SET ........................... 49

SUNRSE SUNSET

(Sunri_ and sunsel) ............. 42

SUPER NS

(Super NighlShot) ................ 47

T

Tape counler. ...................... 107

TELL MACRO .............. 46, 86

Time code ........................... 107

TIME/LANGU. menu .......... 62

TRAIL .................................. 53

Tripod ................................. 105

TV ......................................... 34

TV color systems .................. 90

TV TYPE .............................. 59

u

USAGE GUIDE ................... 31

USB jack ............................ 104

USB SELECT ...................... 55

Using abroad ........................ 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] .................... 5) ................. 2.

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Paso1: Comprobaci6nde loselementos

suministrados

Asegfirese de que su videocfimara centiene

los siguicntcs elementos.

E1 nfimero entre pardntesis indica la

cantidad dcl elemente.

Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca (1)

Cable USB (1)

Bateria recargable NP-FH60 (1)

Cable de alimentaci6n (1)

Control remoto inalambrico (1)

Tiene inslalada una pila de lifio tipo boldn.

Cable de conexi6n de AN (1)

Protector del objetivo (1)

Extraiga el protector del objetivo si utiliza el

flash, Nightshot o SuperNightshot, o

cuando aparece su sombra en la imagen.

CD-ROM "Handycam Application

Software" (1)

Guia de operaciones (este manual) (1)

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Cable i.LINK (1)

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Paso2: Cargade la bateria

roma DC IN

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_ ;,_i_o_=_ Interruptor

_ POWER

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Bateria

AI tomacorriente

de la pared

Clavija de

4

Adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca

Cable de alimentaci6n

Indicador { /

CHG (carga)

Para cargar la bater{a "InfoLITHIUM"

(serie H), condctela a la

videocamara.

O Notas

•No puede conectar ninguna batcrfa

'lnti_LITHIUM" flue no sea de la serie H a la

videocfimara.

Instale la bateria en la

videocamara.

Deslice la baterfa en el sentido de la

llecha hasta que calce para colocarla.

2Deslice el interruptor POWER

hasta la posici6n OFF (CHG)

(el ajuste predeterminado).

3Conecte 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,

4Conecte el cable de alimentaci6n

al adaptador de alimentaci6n de

ca yal tomacorriente de pared.

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.

ONotas

• Desconecte el adapt_Jdor de alimenlacidn de ca

de la loma DC IN s_ietando a la vez la

videocfimara y hJ clav(ia de cc.

"_° Sugerencias

• 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

Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la

posici6n OFF (CHG). Deslice la palanca

BATT (liberaci6n de la baterfa) y retire llt

baterfa.

Palanca BATT

(liberaci6n de la

bateria)

Cuandoguardela bateria

Descargue complet:lnlente hi baterfa antes

de guardarla durante un perfodo

prolongado.

Para comprobarla cargarestantede

la bateria (Informaci6nsobrela

bateria)

Ajuste el interruptor POWER en

OFF(CH(i) y, a continuacidn, presione

DISPLAY/BATT INFO.

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.

Carga restanle de llt bater/a (aprox.)

NEVEL CARGA BATE RIA I_

BATTERY INFO

TIEMPO GRAB DESPON

PANT LC D ; 60 rain

• m_n

Capacidad de grabaci(3n (aprox.)

Puede comprobar llt carga restanle de la

baterfa en la pantalla LCD.

q_ Suficienle energfa reslante

[TJ] Bater/a baja, llt grabacidn/

reproducci6n se delendr_i

pronlo.

c{ ] Suslituya la balerfa por una

complelamente cargada, 0

cargue la baterfa.

Tiempodecarga

Tiempo :,proximado (rain) necesario p:u'a

cargar totahnente una baterfa descargada

por completo.

NP-FH50 135

NP-FH60 135

(suministrada)

NP-FH70 170

NP-FH I00 390

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Paso 2: gar#a de _abate_a {go_i_uaci6N

Tiempodegrabaci6n

Tiempo aproximado (rain) disponible

cu:mdo utiliza un:l baterfa completamente

cargada.

Formato de HDV DV HDV DV

grabaci6n

NP-FH50 70 70 40 40

7O 75 4O 4O

75 80 40 45

NP-FH60 90 95 50 5(}

(suministmda) 95 100 50 55

100 105 55 55

NP-FH70 150 155 80 85

155 165 85 9(}

160 170 85 90

NP-FHI00 345 365 185 195

365 385 195 210

375 395 205 215

*E1 tiempo de grabaci6n normal muestra la hora

cuando _ rcpile la operaci6n de inicio/

detenci6n de la grabaci6n, al conectar y

desconectar la alimentaci6n y al usar la lhnci6n

de zoom.

fO Notas

•Todo los tiempos se calculm'on cn las siguienles

condiciones:

Superior: Con la luz de londo de la panlalla

LCD encendida.

Medio: Con la luz de lbndo de la panlalla LCD

apagada.

Inlcrior: Grabaci6n con el visor mienlras el

panel LCD se cncuenlla cvrrado.

Tiempodereproducci6n

Tiempo aproximado (rain) disponible

cuando utiliza una baterfa completamente

cargada.

Formato HDV DV HDV DV

grabado

NP-FH50 105 115 120 13(}

NP-FH60 140 150 160 17(1

(suministrada)

NP-FH70 230 245 255 28(}

NP-FHI00 525 565 590 635

* Con la luz de hmdo de la panlalla LCD

encendida.

Acerca de la bateria

•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.

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.

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.

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Acerca del adaptador de alimentaci6n de

ca

• Si utiliza el adaplador de alilnentaci6n de ca

con6ctelo a Ill] lomaconiente de pared cercano.

Si se produce alguna lMla de flmcionamiento al

utilizar la videocfimara, desconecte el adaplador

de alimcntaci6n de ca del tomucorrienle de

inmediato.

• Nit ufilice el adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca

colocado ell un espacio angosto, lal COlI/O enlre

una pared y los nmebles.

• Evite la litrmaci6n de cortocircuitos ell la claviia

de cc del adaptador de alimcntaci6n de ca o en

dterminal de la baterfa con objems metfilicos.

Podrfa provocar una l,dla de fimcionamiento.

• Aunque la videocfimara est6 apagada, seguirfi

rccibicndo adaptador de alimentaci6n de ca

(corrienle domdstica) mientras esl( conectada a

la toma de parcd mediante el adaptador de

alimenlaci6n de ca

Paso3: Encendidoy

ajustede la fecha y la

hora

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.

Toque los botones

de la pantalla LCD.

Interruptor POWER

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.

Aparecerfi la panlalla [AJUS.RELOJ].

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Pas+ 3: E++÷+N++ + ai+s_+ +[++a+++ha +g+ah+ra {g++_+++a++++}

Ajuste [A] (afro) con F_l/F_l.

Puede se]eccionar cua]quier afio hasta e]

afio 2079.

3Vaya hasta [M] (mes) con [_, y

aj_stelo con [_l/l_.

4Vaya 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.

ONotas

•Si no usa la vidcx)cfimara durante

aproximadamente 3meses, 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 si no

S¢ opera la videocfimara duralltC 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 CAMERA-

TAPE o CAMERA-MEMORY.

• Si los botones del panel smlsible al tacto no

funcionan correctamente, +tjuste el panel

sensible al tacto (CALIBRACION).

Paraapagarla vide0c_mara

Deslice el iuterruptor POWER hasta la

posici6n OFF (CHG).

Pararestablecerla fechay la h0ra

P:,ra @1star la fecha y la hora deseadas.

toque 172_g0] _ [_1[_

[AJUS.RELOJ ].

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.

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Paso4: Ajustesantesde 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.)

@

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

90 glados a la videocfimara

(infix.)

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'dorydesaparezca.

0Notas

•No presione los bo(ones del panel LCD pot

error al abrMo o ajustarlo.

"_° Sugerencias

• Si gira el panel LCD 180 grados hacia el lado

del objetivo, podrfi cerrarlo con la panlalla LCD

hacia afimra. Esto resuha convenienle para las

operaciones de rcproducci6n.

• Consuhe [AJ LCD/VISOR] - [BRILLO LCD]

para ajusmr el brillo de la panmlla LCD.

• Presk>ne DISPLAY/BATT INFO para activar o

desacfivar los indicadores de panmlla (como la

inh)rmaci6n sobw la bmerfa).

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 correclamenle.

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Paso5: Inserci6nde unacinta o un"Memory

Stick Duo"

Solamenle puede utilizar videocaseles mini

DV M_'T.

O Notas

• E1 tiempo disponible para grabaci6n varfa en

hmcidn del [[_ MODO GRAB,l, DV

1Deslice y sostenga la palanca

F- OPEN/EJECT en el sentido de

la flecha y abra la tapa.

F Palanca OPEN/EJECT

3Cierre la tapa.

Para expulsar el vide0casete

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.

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Tapa

E1 comp:wtimienlo del videocasete sale

automfiticamente y se abre.

2Inserte un videocasete con la

cara de la ventanilla hacia afuera

y, a continuaci6n, presione _.

Prcsione ligeramente el centro de ]a parte

posterior del videocasete. Ventanilla

Compartimiento

del videocasete

El compartimiento del

videocasete se desliza

automaticamente hacia adentro.

Puede utilizar "Memory Stick" que

presenten el logotipo que aparece a

continuacidn.

MEP_DnY5n_KDuo ("Memory Stick Duo")

MEMORY5TIC_<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.

1Abra el panel LCD.

," Inserte el "Memory Stick Duo" en

la ranura para Memory Stick Duo

en el sentido correcto hasta que

calce.

Indicador de acceso

Para expulsarun "Memory StickDuo"

Empuje suavemente el "Memory Stick

Duo" hacia dentro tlll_l vez.

0 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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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 POWER est_i ajustado en la

posicidn OFF (CHG), deslfcelo mientras presiona el

botdn verde.

Presione START/STOP [] (o [_).

START/sTOP 12 1......... _°¢_6°'/1in _ _1 21'n

[ESPERA]

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60rain [_

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[GRAB,]

Para delener la grabacidn, presione START/STOP [] (o [_) nuevamente.

"_" Sugerencias

•Las imfigenes se graban en lormato HDV con el _iuste predeterminado,

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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

Mantenga presionado ligeramente PHOTO para ajustar el

enfoque y luego presionelo completamente para grabar.

Parpadeo * Encendido

Se escucha el sonido del obmrador. Cuando IMU desaparezca, la imagen se habr:i

jnbddo.

Paraverificarla ultimagrabaci6nenun"MemoryStickDuo"

Toque V7_7. Para borrar la im_gen, toque _ -...+ [S[].

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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 entre Reproducir o Pausa cada vez que 1o toca*

I

60min ,_ O:OO:OO:OO

HDVI080i l _ornmP_l

/Rebobinar/Avanzar r@idamenle

Detener**

* La reproduccidn se detiene aulomfilicamcnte si la pausa pennanece accionada duranle inzisde

3 rain (minulo).

**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 v01umendels0nid0

(-;ire el selector CAM CTRL para _tiustar el volumen manttalmente.

"_" Sugerencias

•Tambidn puede _ljuslm"el vohuncn desde el menti.

Parabuscarunaescenadurantela repr0duccidn

Manteng:, presionado [_/_] dttr:mte 1:, reprodttcci6n (Bdsqued:, de imfigenes), o

_11_ dttrante el avance rfipido o rebobinado de la cinta (Exploraci6n con salto).

"_" Sugerencias

• Puede rcproducir ell diversos modos ([[_']REP VL VARI).

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Toque I_.

Se visualiz:l la imagen gr:lbada mils recielllemente.

Cambia enlre

los medios de

reproducci6n*

Anterior/Siguiente Vaya a la visualizaci6n de

la pantalla de fladice

* ]_Offg] aparece ell la panlalla de reproducci6n de cinlas.

Paravisualizarim;igenesde un"Memory StickDuo"enla pantalladeindice

Toque _. Toque una de las imfigenes para regresar al modo de presentaci6n sencilla.

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 -.+ _ -.+ [REPR. CARP.], seleccione una

carpela con [_/[_ y luego toque [_.

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Additional information on tbis producl and answers

to frequendy asked questions can be found at our

Cuslomer Supporl Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Printed on 70% or more recycled paper

using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-

free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan 3278987120