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Enjoying your
camcorder

9

Getting Started

15

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Handycam Handbook
HDR-SR10E

Recording/Playback 25

Editing

47

Utilizing recording media

60

Customizing your
camcorder

64

Troubleshooting

85

Additional
Information

97

Quick
107
Reference

© 2008 Sony Corporation

Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.

Notes on use
In “Handycam Handbook” (this
Handbook)
The operations and handling of your
camcorder are explained. Refer also to
“Operating Guide” (the separate volume).

Handling the images recorded on your
camcorder on the computer
Refer to “PMB Guide” stored on the
supplied CD-ROM.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
• For recording movies, it is recommended
that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
of 1 GB or larger marked with:
–

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to
as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this
manual.
• You cannot use any type of memory card
other than those mentioned above.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when
using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with
“Memory Stick” compatible equipment.

Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts, and also do not hold the
camcorder by the jack covers.

(“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)*

–

(“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”)
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be
used.

• See page 24 for the recordable time of a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)

“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

2

LCD screen

Battery pack

• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About
handling of your camcorder” (p. 103).
• Do not do any of the following when the
(Movie)/
(Still) mode lamps
(p. 20) or the ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are
lit or flashing. Otherwise, the media may
be damaged, recorded images may be lost
or other malfunctions could occur.
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from
the camcorder
– Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder
– Apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder

• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with a cable, 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 malfunction of your
camcorder.
• Connect cables to the connectors of the
Handycam Station when using your
camcorder attached to the Handycam
Station. Do not connect the cables to both
the Handycam Station and your
camcorder.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
Handycam Station holding both the
Handycam Station and the DC plug.
• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to
OFF (CHG) when you insert the
camcorder into the Handycam Station or
remove the camcorder from it.

About menu items, LCD panel, and
lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational
for effective use. However, there may be
some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
that appear constantly on the LCD screen.
These points are normal results of the
manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way.

Black point
White, red, blue or
green point

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to
direct sunlight for long periods of time
may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.

About changing the language setting
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 21).

On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need a PAL system-based
TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.

On playing back recorded images on
other devices
• Your camcorder is compatible with
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for
HD (high definition) image quality
recording. Therefore, you cannot play
back images recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality on your
camcorder with the following devices;
– Other AVCHD format compatible
devices which are not compatible with
High Profile

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– Devices which are not compatible with
the AVCHD format

About this Handbook
• The images of the LCD screen used in this
Handbook for illustration purposes are
captured using a digital still camera, and
therefore may appear different.
• In this Handbook, the hard disk of your
camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
are called “media.”
• Design and specifications of your
camcorder and accessories are subject to
change without notice.

About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.

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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recommended that you save
the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using
your computer (p. 46). Also, you can save your
image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD
recorder (p. 56).

Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder
• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be
recognized, or recording or playback may not be
possible.
• Especially, during recording/playback, do not
apply shock. After recording, do not apply
vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the
ACCESS lamp is lit.
• When using a shoulder belt (optional), do not
crash the camcorder against an object.
• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.

On the drop sensor
• To protect the internal hard disk from shock by
dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor
function (p. 76). When a drop occurs, or under a
non-gravity condition, the block noise made
when this function is activated by the camcorder
may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches
a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be
stopped.

Note on using the camcorder at high
altitudes
• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where the altitude is more than 3,000
meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the
hard disk drive of your camcorder.

Note on disposal/transfer
• Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
(p. 61) or formatting the hard disk of the
camcorder, you may not delete data from the
hard disk completely. When you transfer the
camcorder, it is recommended that you perform
[
EMPTY] (p. 62) to prevent the recovery of
your data.
Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is
recommended that you destroy the actual body
of the camcorder.

If you cannot record/play back
images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a
long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the
media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In
such a case, save your images on some type of
external media first, and then perform [MEDIA
FORMAT] (p. 61).
Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 115)

Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.

Note on operating temperatures
• When the temperature of the camcorder
becomes extremely high or extremely low, you
may not be able to record or play back on the
camcorder, due to the protection features of the
camcorder being activated in such situations. In
this case, a message appears on the LCD screen
(p. 93).

When the camcorder is connected to a
computer
• Do not try to format the hard disk of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.

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Table of Contents
Read this before operating your
camcorder .................................... 2
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive
Handycam .................................... 5
Subject examples and solutions ..... 8

Enjoying your camcorder
Operation flow ................................ 9
“

HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of
menus ......................................... 12

Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
.................................................... 15
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
.................................................... 16
Step 3: Turning the power on and
setting the date and time ............ 20
Changing the language setting ... 21

Step 4: Making setting adjustments
before recording ......................... 21
Step 5: Selecting the media .......... 22

Recording/Playback
Recording and playback with ease
(Easy Handycam operation) ....... 25
Recording ..................................... 29
Zooming ...................................... 31
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording) ................................. 31
Starting shooting quickly (QUICK
ON) ............................................ 32
Recording high quality still images
during movie recording (Dual Rec)
................................................... 32
Recording in dark places
(NightShot) ................................ 32

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Adjusting the exposure for backlit
subjects .................................... 33
Recording in mirror mode ........... 33
Recording fast action in slow-motion
(SMTH SLW REC) ..................... 33

Playback ....................................... 35
Searching for desired scene by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index) .......... 37
Searching for desired scene by face
(Face Index) .............................. 37
Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index) ...................... 38
Using PB zoom ............................ 38
Playing back a series of still images
(Slide show) .............................. 39

Playing the image on a TV ........... 39
Saving images .............................. 46

Editing
(OTHERS) category ................. 47
Deleting images ............................ 48
Capturing a still image from a movie
..................................................... 50
Dubbing/copying images to a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your
camcorder.................................... 51
Dividing a movie ........................... 53
Creating the Playlist ..................... 54
Dubbing to other devices .............. 56
Printing recorded still images
(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 58

Utilizing recording media
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
..................................................... 60
Checking the media information ... 60
Deleting all images (Formatting)
..................................................... 61

Preventing data on the hard disk of
the camcorder from being recovered
..................................................... 62
Repairing the image database file
..................................................... 63

Customizing your camcorder
What you can do with the
(SETTINGS) category of the
HOME MENU ........................ 64
Using the HOME MENU .............. 64
List of the
(SETTINGS) category
items ......................................... 65

Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ......97
File/folder structure on the camcorder
hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” ............................................99
Maintenance and precautions .....100
About the AVCHD format .......... 100
About the “Memory Stick” ......... 100
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack ........................................ 101
About x.v.Color ......................... 102
About handling of your camcorder
................................................. 103

MOVIE SETTINGS ....................... 66
(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ...................... 70
(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET ..................... 72
(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET ....................... 73
(Items to adjust the sound and the
screen)

Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ......107
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback ....................................112
Glossary ......................................115
Index ...........................................116

OUTPUT SETTINGS .................... 74
(Items for when connecting other
devices)

CLOCK/

LANG .......................... 75

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET ............................ 76
(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the
OPTION MENU ...................... 78
Using the OPTION MENU ............ 78
Recording items on the OPTION
MENU ....................................... 79
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU
................................................... 79

Functions set in the
OPTION
MENU ......................................... 80

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................ 85
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators .................................. 93

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Subject examples and solutions
Checking your golf
swing
B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 33

Capturing still
images during
movie recording
B Dual Rec ................................... 32

Flowers in closeup
B PORTRAIT ................................ 82
B FOCUS ...................................... 80
B TELE MACRO............................ 80

Focusing on the
dog on the left
side of the screen
B FOCUS ...................................... 80
B SPOT FOCUS ............................ 80

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Getting a good
shot of a ski slope
or beach
B Backlight ...................................33
B BEACH.......................................82
B SNOW .......................................82

A child on the
stage under a spot
light
B SPOTLIGHT ...............................82

Fireworks with all
its splendor
B FIREWORKS..............................81
B FOCUS.......................................80

A sleeping child
under dim light
B NightShot ..................................32
B COLOR SLOW SHTR .................83

Enjoying your camcorder

Operation flow
You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie
recording and still image recording (p. 22).
b Notes

Enjoying your camcorder

• When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard
definition)) as well.
• The default setting is as follows:
– Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality.
– Still images are recorded on the hard disk.
• The media and the image quality you select are effective for recording/playback/editing operations.

B Get ready (p. 15).
x Selecting the media (p. 22)

B Record with HD (high definition) image quality
(p. 29).
Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format
“1920 × 1080/50i” (p. 100), which provides highlydetailed, beautiful images.
b Notes
• The default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i” (p. 66).
• “AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be
described in more detail.

B Play back the images.
x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 35)
x Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 41)
You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD
(high definition) movies.
z Tips
• You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 39) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV
and camcorder.
• You can play back the images on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV.

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B Save recorded images.
x Dubbing images from the internal hard disk to a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 51)
x Dubbing to other devices (p. 56)
The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD
(standard definition)) varies depending on the
connected device. For details, see page 56.
x Editing on a computer (p. 46)
You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to a computer, or
save images on a disc. Refer to “PMB Guide.”

B Delete images.
If the media is full, you cannot record new images.
Delete the image data that has been saved on your
computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can
record new images on the free media space again.
x Deleting the selected images (p. 48)
x Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 61)

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Recording time of movies (internal hard disk)

AVCHD format
Recording mode

Approximate recordable time (hour minute)

AVC HD 16M (FH)
(highest quality)*

4 h 50 m

AVC HD 9M (HQ)
(high quality)**

9 h 40 m

AVC HD 7M (SP)
(standard quality)**

11 h 50 m

AVC HD 5M (LP)
(long play)**

15 h 10 m

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HD (high definition) image quality

* Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format.
** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format.

SD (standard definition) image quality
MPEG2 format
Recording mode
SD 9M (HQ)
(high quality)

Approximate recordable time (hour minute)
9 h 40 m

SD 6M (SP)
(standard quality)

14 h 30 m

SD 3M (LP)
(long play)

27 h 40 m

z Tips
• Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
• For the recordable time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” see page 24.
• You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999
scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality.
• You can record the maximum 9,999 still images on the hard disk. For the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” see
page 71.
• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.

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Enjoying your camcorder

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your
camcorder
(HELP)
Displays a description of the item (p. 13)

Category

B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
Item

Item
Page

58

MOVIE*

30

USB CONNECT

47

PHOTO*

30

TV CONNECT Guide*

40

SMTH SLW REC

33

(VIEW IMAGES) category
Item

(MANAGE MEDIA) category
Item

Page

Page

MOVIE MEDIA SET*

22
23

35

PHOTO MEDIA SET*

INDEX*

37

MEDIA INFO

60

INDEX*

37

MEDIA FORMAT*

61

PLAYLIST

54

REPAIR IMG.DB F.

63

VISUAL INDEX*

(SETTINGS) category

(OTHERS) category
Item

12

Page

PRINT

Page

DELETE*

48

PHOTO CAPTURE

50

MOVIE DUB

51

PHOTO COPY

52

EDIT

53

PLAYLIST EDIT

54

To customize your camcorder (p. 64)*.
* You can also set these items during Easy
Handycam operation (p. 25). For the items
available in the
(SETTINGS) category, see
page 65.

Using the HOME MENU

1 While pressing the green button,

4 Touch the desired item.
Example: [EDIT]

5 Follow the guide on the screen for
further operation.

Enjoying your camcorder

turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn on
the power.

To hide the HOME MENU screen
Touch

2 Press

(HOME) A (or B).
(HOME) B

.

B When you want to know something
about the function of each item on
the HOME MENU - HELP

1 Press

(HOME).

The HOME MENU appears.

(HOME) A

3 Touch the desired category.
Example:

(OTHERS) category

2 Touch

(HELP).

The bottom of the
orange.

(HELP) turns

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3 Touch the item you want to learn
more about.

When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
To apply the option, touch [YES],
otherwise, touch [NO].

To deactivate the HELP
Touch

(HELP) again in step 2.

Using the OPTION MENU
Just a touch on the screen during shooting
or playback displays the functions available
at that moment. You will find it easy to
make various settings. See page 78 for
further details.

(OPTION)

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have the following
items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 111)

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16)

Getting Started

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
(p. 16, 101)

21-pin adaptor (p. 44)
For the model with the
bottom surfaces only.

mark printed on their

Handycam Station (1) (p. 16, 110)
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1)
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)
– PMB Guide
– Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)

Component A/V cable (1) (p. 41)

“Operating Guide” (1)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43, 56)

USB cable (1) (p. 57, 58)

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
5

/CHG
(charge) lamp

4
3
5
Battery pack

1
2

DC IN jack
DC plug

POWER switch
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)

AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (H series) (p. 101) after
attaching it to your camcorder.

4 Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.

b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station.
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug
is facing up.

2 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).

3 Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (the default setting).

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5 Insert the camcorder into the
Handycam Station securely, all
the way to the bottom.
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. When the /CHG
(charge) lamp turns off, the battery is
fully charged.

b Notes
• When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.

To remove your camcorder from the
Handycam Station
Turn off the power, then remove the
camcorder from the Handycam Station
holding both your camcorder and the
Handycam Station.

To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the battery pack.

b Notes

To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Turn off the power, then connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
POWER switch

Getting Started

BATT (battery
release) lever

• When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp (p. 20)/
ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are turned off.
• When you store the battery pack, fully discharge
the battery before storing it for an extended
period (see page 102 for the details of storage).

To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a
power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.

To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.

With the v mark
on the right
DC plug

DC IN jack
Open the
jack cover

b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.

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After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.

Battery pack

Continuous
recording
time

Typical
recording
time*

Image quality

HD

SD

HD

SD

NP-FH100

355

415

170

200

370

415

180

200

Remaining battery (approx.)

• Top: When the media is set to the hard disk
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.

60

Recording capacity (approx.)
b Notes

Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack

Charging time

NP-FH50

135

NP-FH70

170

NP-FH100

390

Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.

135

NP-FH60 (supplied)

• All times measured under the following
conditions:
– [REC MODE]: SP
– The LCD backlight turns on.

Battery pack

Image quality

Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.

NP-FH50

95
100

95
100

NP-FH60 (supplied)

130
130

130
130

NP-FH70

205
215

205
215

NP-FH100

470
485

470
485

Battery pack

Image quality

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Playback time*

Recording time

Continuous
recording
time

HD

NP-FH50

70

NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH70

SD

Typical
recording
time*

HD

HD

SD

SD

80

30

40

75

80

30

40

100

110

50

50

100

110

50

50

150

185

70

90

160

185

80

90

• Top: When the media is set to the hard disk
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
* When the LCD backlight is on.
On the battery pack
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor, turn the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) and turn off the
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp (p. 20)/ACCESS lamp (p. 29).

Getting Started

• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam
Station, even when the power cord (mains lead)
is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NPFH100 battery pack.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.

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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the
date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.

3 Select the desired geographical
area with
[NEXT].

/

, then touch

4 Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch
(HOME)

[NEXT].

5 Set [Y] (year) with

/

.

Touch the button
on the LCD
screen.
POWER switch

6 Select [M] with
the month with

1 While pressing the green button,
turn the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow until the respective lamp
lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
Go to step 3 when you turn on your
camcorder for the first time.

/
/

, then set
.

7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].

8 Make sure that the clock is
correctly set, then touch

.

The clock starts.
You can set any year up to the year
2037.

2 Touch

(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [CLOCK SET]

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

To turn off the power
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then
set the date and time again (p. 105).

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Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
190 degrees to the
camcorder
290 degrees
(max.)

z Tips
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the media, and can be displayed during
playback (see page 72 for [DATA CODE]).
• Refer to page 98 for information concerning
“World time difference.”
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION) (p. 104).

Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
(HOME) t
LANG] t [

Adjusting the LCD panel

(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANGUAGE SET] (p. 75).

Getting Started

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 76).

Step 4: Making
setting adjustments
before recording

DISP/BATT INFO
2180 degrees
(max.)

To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.

z Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen
facing out. This is convenient during playback
operations.

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Step 5: Selecting the
media
• Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
(p. 73), and adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP/
BATT INFO.

You can select the hard disk or “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/
editing media on your camcorder. Select the
media for movies and still images
separately.
The default setting is hard disk for movies
and still images.
Hard disk

Fastening the grip belt
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder correctly.

“Memory Stick”
Movie

Still
image

b Notes
• You can do recording/playback/editing
operations for the selected media. When you
want to change media, reselect the media.

z Tips
• See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time.
• See page 51 on dubbing/copying between two
media.

Selecting the media for movies

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
The media setting screen for movies
appears.

HDD

HDD

MEMORY STICK

MEMORY STICK

MOVIE MEDIA SET
Select the media and image quality.

2 Touch the desired media and
image quality.
indicates HD (high definition)
image quality, and
indicates SD
(standard definition) image quality.

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3 Touch [YES] t

.

The media for movies is changed.

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
The media setting screen for still images
appears.

HDD

Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” has been
selected as the media.
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in
your camcorder, see page 2.

1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in
the direction of the arrow.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.

Getting Started

Selecting the media for still
images

Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”

MEMORY STICK

PHOTO MEDIA SET
Select the media.

2 Touch the desired media.
3 Touch [YES] t

.

The media for still images is changed.

To check the media setting
1 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light
up the
(Movie)/
(Still) lamp
depending on which media you want to
check.
2 Check the media icon on the screen.

ACCESS lamp (“Memory
Stick PRO Duo”)

2 If you have selected “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” as the movie
media, turn the POWER switch
until the
(Movie) lamp lights
up.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF
(CHG), turn it on while pressing the
green button.

Media icon

: Hard disk
: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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The [Create a new Image Database
File.] screen appears on the LCD screen
when you insert a new “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”

The capacity and approximate
recordable time of the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” (Unit: min.)
The number in ( ) is the minimum
recordable time.
HD (high definition) image quality
AVC
HD
16M
(FH)

3 Touch [YES].
To record only still images on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO].

To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and
lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
in once.

AVC
HD
7M
(SP)

AVC
HD
5M
(LP)

1GB

6
(6)

10
(9)

15
(10)

20
(15)

2GB

10
(10)

25
(20)

30
(20)

40
(35)

4GB

25
(25)

55
(40)

65
(45)

85
(70)

8GB

55
(55)

115
(80)

140
(100)

180
(145)

SD (standard definition) image quality

b Notes
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover
during recording.
• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or
image data may be damaged.
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] is displayed in step 3, format the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 61). Note that
formatting will delete all data recorded on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop.

AVC
HD
9M
(HQ)

SD 9M
(HQ)

SD 6M
(SP)

SD 3M
(LP)

1GB

10
(10)

20
(10)

35
(25)

2GB

25
(25)

40
(25)

80
(50)

4GB

55
(50)

80
(50)

160
(105)

8GB

115
(100)

170
(100)

325
(215)

b Notes
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made
by Sony Corporation. The recordable time may
vary depending on the recording conditions,
[REC MODE] (p. 66), and the type of “Memory
Stick.”

z Tips
• For the number of recordable still images, see
page 71.

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Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease
(Easy Handycam operation)
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform
recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size
larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 22).

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),
turn it while pressing the green button.

Recording still images

1 Turn the POWER

1 Turn the POWER

switch G in the
direction of the arrow
until the
(Movie)
lamp lights up.

switch G in the
direction of the arrow
until the
(Still) lamp
lights up.

2 Press EASY I.
EASY

Recording/Playback

Recording movies

2 Press EASY I.
EASY

appears on
the LCD screen.

3 Press START/STOP H (or D) to

appears on
the LCD screen.

3 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds), then
press it fully B (a shutter click
sounds).

start recording.*
REC
[30min]

[STBY] b [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.

Flashing b Lights up

* The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 66).

z Tips
• During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 69).

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Playing back recorded movies/still images

1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.
2 Press

(VIEW IMAGES) A (or E).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)

Searches for images
by date (p. 38)

HOME MENU
Previous 6 images

Next 6 images
HDD

Returns to the
recording screen

1
2
3
4
*

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:Goes to the Film Roll Index screen.
:Goes to the Face Index screen.
:Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*
:Displays still images.

appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).

3 Start playback.
Movies:
Touch the

or

tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Returns (to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Beginning of the
movie/previous
movie

Next movie

Reverse/ Forward

* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 72).

z Tips

Recording/Playback

The recording date/
time*

Stops (goes to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)

• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
• You can slow down the playback speed by touching
/
during pause.
• You can adjust the volume by touching
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t
[VOLUME], then touch
/
.

Still images:
Touch the
tab, then select the desired still image to play back.
Slide show (p. 39)
Returns (to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)

The recording
date/time*
Goes to the VISUAL
INDEX screen

Previous/Next

* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 72).

z Tips
• To change the media, select the media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22).

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To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY I again.
from the LCD screen.

disappears

Menu settings during Easy Handycam
operation
Press
(HOME) C (or B) to display
the menu items available for setup changes
(p. 12, 64).
b Notes
• Most of the menu items automatically return to
the default settings. The settings of some menu
items are fixed. For details, see page 86.
• You cannot use the
(OPTION) MENU.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to
add effects to images or change settings.

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam
operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions
during Easy Handycam operation since
they are automatically set (p. 86). If you set
an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy
Handycam operation] may appear.

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Recording
The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22).
In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk.
(HOME) D

(HOME) A

PHOTO E

Lens cover
Opens automatically
when the power is
switched on.

START/STOP B
ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)
/CHG
(charge) lamp

(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp

Recording/Playback

START/
STOP F

ACCESS lamp
(“Memory Stick PRO
Duo”)
POWER switch C
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),
turn it while pressing the green button.

b Notes
• If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after
recording is finished, it means data is still being
written onto the media. Do not apply shock or
vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove
the battery or AC Adaptor.
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next
movie file is created automatically.

• You can check the recordable time and the
remaining capacity, etc., by touching
(HOME) A (or D) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 60).

z Tips
• For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in
your camcorder, see page 2.

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Recording movies

Recording still images

1 Turn the POWER switch C in the

1 Turn the POWER switch C in the

direction of the arrow until the
(Movie) lamp lights up.

direction of the arrow until the
(Still) lamp lights up.

2 Press START/STOP F (or B).

2 Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds),
then press it fully B (a shutter
click sounds).

[STBY] b [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP
F (or B) again.

Flashing b Lights up

appears beside
or
. When
disappears, the image has been
recorded.

z Tips
• For the recordable time and the number of
recordable images, see pages 11, 24 and 71.
• You can record still images during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO E ([Dual Rec],
p. 32).
• A frame is shown on the detected face, and the
detected face image is optimized automatically
([FACE DETECTION], p. 69).
• When a face is detected during movie recording,
flashes and the detected face is stored in the
index. You can search for a desired scene by a
face image when playing back ([Face Index],
p. 37).
• You can capture still images from recorded
movies (p. 50).
• You can switch the shooting mode by touching
(HOME) A (or D) t
(CAMERA)
t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

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Zooming
You can magnify images up to 15 times the
original size with the power zoom lever or
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be
recorded with the Built-in microphone. You
can enjoy realistic sound when playing the
movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround
sound.
Built-in microphone

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound
Glossary (p. 115)

Recording/Playback

Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)

b Notes

Close view: (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.

z Tips

• If you play back 5.1ch sound on your
camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically
converted and output in 2ch.
• To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality, you
need an AVCHD format device compatible with
5.1ch surround.
• When you connect your camcorder with an
HDMI cable (optional), the sound of movies
with HD (high definition) image quality is
automatically output in 5.1ch sound.
The sound of the movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality is converted to 2ch.
• You can create a disc, which contains the
movies recorded on your camcorder, on a
computer using the supplied software. If you
play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you
can enjoy realistic sound.

z Tips
• You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
SURROUND] (
) or [2ch STEREO]
(
) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 67).

• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 67) if you
want to zoom to a level greater than 15 × when
recording movies.

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Starting shooting quickly
(QUICK ON)

z Tips
• When the POWER switch is set to
(Movie),
the size of still images becomes [
3.0M]
(16:9 wide) or [2.2M] (4:3).
• You can record still images during recording
standby in the same way as when the
(Still)
lamp is turned on. You can also record with the
flash.

Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
When you press QUICK ON, the
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power
saving mode) instead of turning off. The
QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during
sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start
recording next time. Your camcorder
returns to recording standby in
approximately 1 second.
z Tips
• During sleep mode, the battery is consumed at
about half that of usual recording, enabling you
to save battery power.
• The power turns off automatically if you do not
operate your camcorder for a certain period
during sleep mode. You can set the time that
you want the camcorder to remain on before
automatically turning off in sleep mode
([QUICK ON STBY], p. 76).

Recording high quality still
images during movie recording
(Dual Rec)
You can record high quality still images
during movie recording by pressing
PHOTO.
b Notes
• You cannot use the flash during movie
recording.
•
may appear when the capacity of the
recording media is not enough or when you
record still images continuously. You cannot
record still images while
is displayed.

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Infrared port

When you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to
ON,
appears. You can record images in
dark places.
b Notes
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port with your fingers or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot
functions in bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.

z Tips
• To record an image brighter, use the Super
NightShot function (p. 83). To record an image
more faithfully to the original colors, use the
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 83).

Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects

Recording in mirror mode

(CAMERA)

2 Press START/STOP.
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as
a 12-second-slow-motion movie.
[Recording...] disappears, when recording
is finished.

Touch
to cancel the smooth slow
recording.

To change the setting
Touch
(OPTION) t
tab, then
select the setting you want to change.
• [TIMING]
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec AFTER].

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).

[3sec AFTER]

z Tips

[3sec BEFORE]

• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.

Recording fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a
golf or tennis swing.

Recording/Playback

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press . (back light) to display . on the
screen. To cancel the back light function,
press . (back light) again.

1 Touch
(HOME) t
t [SMTH SLW REC].

• [RECORD SOUND]
Select [ON] (
) to superimpose sounds
such as conversation on the slow motion
pictures (The default setting is [OFF]).
Your camcorder records sounds for about
12 seconds while [Recording...] is
displayed in step 2.
b Notes
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3second movie (approx.).
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as
good as that of normal recording.

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• During Easy Handycam operation, the [SMTH
SLW REC] function cannot be used. Cancel
Easy Handycam operation.

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Recording/Playback

Playback
You can play back the images on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22).
In the default setting, the images on the hard disk are played back.
Lens cover
Closes when an INDEX screen appears.
Power zoom lever D
POWER switch E
(HOME) A
(HOME) B

(VIEW
IMAGES) F

1 Turn the POWER switch E to turn on your camcorder.
2 Press

Recording/Playback

(VIEW IMAGES) C

(VIEW IMAGES) F (or C).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
Appears with the image on the tab that was lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)

HOME MENU

Selects images
by date (p. 38)

Previous
6 images
Next
6 images
Returns to the
recording screen

1
2
3
4
*

HDD

(OPTION)

:Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 37).
:Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 37).
:Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*
:Displays still images.

appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).

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z Tips
• The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power
zoom lever D. To fix this number, press
(HOME) B (or A) t
(SETTINGS) t [VIEW
IMAGES SET] t [
DISPLAY] (p. 72).

3 Start playing back.
Playing movies
Touch the

or

tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch

Returns (to the INDEX screen)
Beginning of the movie/previous
movie

Next movie

Stops (goes to the INDEX
screen)

(OPTION)
Reverse/Forward

z Tips
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.
• Touch
• A touch of
/
makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it
approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it
approximately 60 times faster.

Viewing still images
Touch the

tab, then select the desired still image to play back.

Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Slide show (p. 39)

Goes to the VISUAL INDEX
screen

(OPTION)
Previous/Next

To adjust the sound volume
Touch

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(OPTION) t

tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with

/

.

z Tips

z Tips

• You can switch the playback mode by touching
(HOME) B (or A) t
(VIEW
IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].

• You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by
touching
(HOME) t
(VIEW
IMAGES) t [
INDEX].

Searching for desired scene by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)

Searching for desired scene by
face (Face Index)
The face images detected during movie
recording are displayed on the index screen.
You can play back the movie from the
selected face image.
Select the media which contains the movie
you want to play back before the operation
(p. 22).

1 Turn the POWER switch to turn

1 Turn the POWER switch to turn

on the camcorder, and press
(VIEW IMAGES).

on the camcorder, and press
(VIEW IMAGES).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

2 Touch

(Film Roll Index).

Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen

2 Touch

Recording/Playback

Movies can be divided by a set time and the
first scene of each division is displayed on
the INDEX screen. You can start playing
back a movie from the selected thumbnail.
Select the media which contains the movie
you want to play back before the operation
(p. 22).

(Face Index).

Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen

HDD

HDD

Sets the interval at which to create
thumbnails of scenes in a movie.

3 Touch

/

to select the desired

movie.

3 Touch

/

to select the desired

movie.

4 Touch

/
to search for the
desired scene, then touch the
scene you want to play back.

4 Touch

/ , then touch the
desired face image to view the
scene.
Playback starts from the beginning of
the scene with the selected face image.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

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b Notes
• Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions.
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or
who do not face towards the camera.
• Set [
INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default
setting) before recording to play back from [
INDEX] (p. 70). Make sure that
flashes
during recording, and detected face images are
stored in [Face Index].

3 Touch date on the screen.
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen

z Tips
• You can display the [Face Index] screen by
touching
(HOME) t
(VIEW
IMAGES) t [
INDEX].

Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index)
You can search for desired images by date
efficiently.
Select the media which contains the image
you want to play back before the operation
(p. 22).

/
to select the date of
the desired image, then touch
.
The images of the selected date are
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX
screen.

b Notes

z Tips

• You cannot use the Date Index function for still
images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen,
you can use the Date Index function by
following the steps 3 to 4.

1 Turn the POWER switch to turn
on the camcorder, and press
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

2 To search for movies, touch the
or
tab. To search for still
images, touch the
tab.

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4 Touch

Using PB zoom
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on
the LCD frame.

Playing the image on
a TV
1 Play back the still image you want to
magnify.

3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.

Connection methods and quality of the
image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard
definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ
depending on what type of TV is connected,
and the connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 16).
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.

4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).

b Notes

2 Magnify the still image with T
(Telephoto).
The screen is framed.

To cancel, touch

.

Operation flow
You can connect your camcorder to the TV
easily following the instructions displayed
on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT
Guide].

Touch
on the still image playback
screen.
The slide show begins from the selected
still image.
Touch
to stop the slide show.
To restart, touch
again.

Recording/Playback

Playing back a series of still
images (Slide show)

• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 68).
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the
TV when playing back. Refer to the instruction
manual of your TV for details.

Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the
TV.
r
Connect your camcorder and TV
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
r
Make the required output settings
on your camcorder (p. 41).

b Notes
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.

z Tips
• You can also play back the slide show by
touching
(OPTION) t
tab t [SLIDE
SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• You can set continuous slide show playback by
selecting
(OPTION) t
tab t [SLIDE
SHOW SET]. The default setting is [ON]
(continuous playback).

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Selecting the most
advantageous connection - TV
CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder will advise you of the most
advantageous way of connecting your TV.

1 Turn on your camcorder, and
touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT
Guide].
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/
to change the page.

A/V Remote
Connector

2 Touch the answer to the question
displayed on the screen.

Meanwhile, you can make the relevant
connection between your camcorder and
the TV.

b Notes
• Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are
equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V
OUT jack (p. 107, 110). Connect the A/V
connecting cable or component A/V cable either
to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder.
If you connect A/V connecting cables or
component A/V cable to both the Handycam
Station and your camcorder at the same time,
image disturbance may occur.

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Connecting to a high definition TV
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.

Recording/Playback

t (p. 41)

t (p. 42)

: Signal flow
Type

A

Camcorder

1

Cable

TV

Component A/V cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y

HOME MENU setting

(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (p. 75)

(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
b Notes
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.

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: Signal flow
Type

B

Camcorder

2

Cable

TV

HDMI cable (optional)

HOME MENU setting

HDMI
IN

b Notes
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
• Use an HDMI mini plug on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connection to your TV on
the other end.
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
• Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with
the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
• When the connected device is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, movies recorded with the HD (high
definition) image quality are output on 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Movies recorded with the SD
(standard definition) image quality are converted to 2ch sound.

Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition)
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back
with SD (standard definition) image quality.

t (p. 43)

t (p. 43)

t (p. 43)

To set the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 74).

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b Notes
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t
[WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 67).

: Signal flow
Type

C

Camcorder

1

Cable

TV

Component A/V cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y

HOME MENU setting

(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 75)

(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR

(Red)
b Notes

• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.

D

Recording/Playback

(White)

(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 74)

(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 74)

A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)

1
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
b Notes

• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio
signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type
).

E

1

A/V connecting cable
(supplied)

(Yellow)
(White)

(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 74)

(Red)
* Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV.

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When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR using the A/V connecting
cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to
LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.

cable**, a whole new world of photos can
be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.
* The TV will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode when displaying photos.
** Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer
to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HDcompatible TV for details.

Using “BRAVIA” Sync
You can do the playback operation with the
remote commander of your TV* by
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”
Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable.

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your
camcorder (For models with the
mark
printed on their bottom surfaces only). This
adaptor is designed for output use only.

b Notes
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output images, images are output with SD
(standard definition) image quality.

z Tips
• If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as
follows:
HDMI t component t S VIDEO t video.
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.

On “PhotoTV HD”
Your camcorder is compatible with
“PhotoTV HD.” “PhotoTV HD” allows for
highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of
subtle textures and colors. By connecting
Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices
using an HDMI cable* or a component A/V

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HDMI cable

* “BRAVIA” TVs sold in 2008 or later are
compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync.

1 Connect your camcorder and a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV*
with the HDMI cable (optional).

2 Turn on your camcorder.
The TV input is switched automatically,
and the image of your camcorder is
displayed on the TV.

3 Operate the remote commander
of the TV.
You can do the following operations.
– Display
(VIEW IMAGES) of
(HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU
button
– Display an INDEX screen, such as the
VISUAL INDEX screen, by pressing up/
down/left/right/enter buttons on the remote
commander of your TV, and play back the
desired movies or still images

• To set your camcorder, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default
setting).
• Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction
manual of the TV for details.

Recording/Playback

b Notes

z Tips
• If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.

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Saving images
The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). Due to the limited
capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media
such as a DVD-R or a computer.
z Tips
• You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your
camcorder (p. 51).

Saving images using a computer
By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save the images
recorded on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard
definition) image quality.
You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your
camcorder, if necessary. For details, see “PMB Guide.”

Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
You can save images recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder
directly to a DVD with ease by pressing the
(DISC BURN)
button.

Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up)
You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a
computer.

Creating a disc with selected images
You can save images copied to your computer on a disc. You can also
edit those images.

Refer to the supplied “Operating Guide.”

Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub movies with SD (standard definition) image quality.

Connecting with the USB cable
You can dub movies with HD (high definition) image quality or SD
(standard definition) image quality.

See page 56.

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Editing

(OTHERS) category
This category enables you to edit the
images on the media. Also, you can enjoy
your camcorder by connecting to other
devices.

TV CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder helps you select the
appropriate connection for your device
(p. 39).

(OTHERS) category

Item list
DELETE
PHOTO CAPTURE

Editing

You can delete images on the media (p. 48).

You can save a selected frame from a
recorded movie as a still image (p. 50).

MOVIE DUB
You can dub movies recorded on the hard
disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 51).

PHOTO COPY
You can copy still images recorded on the
hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
(p. 52).

EDIT
You can edit the images (p. 53).

PLAYLIST EDIT
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 54).

PRINT
You can print still images on a connected
PictBridge printer (p. 58).

USB CONNECT
You can connect the camcorder to a
computer etc., via the USB cable.
See “Operating Guide” for connecting to
the computer.

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Deleting images
You can delete images recorded on the
media using your camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot restore images once they are deleted.
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor
from your camcorder while deleting the images.
It may damage the media.
• Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while
deleting images from the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• When write-protection is set to the images in the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” by another device, you
cannot delete the images from the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”

z Tips
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.
• You can delete an image on the playback screen
from
(OPTION) MENU.
• To delete all images recorded in the media, and
recover all the recordable space of the media,
format the media (p. 61).

Deleting movies
You can free media space by deleting image
data from the camcorder.
You can check the free media space using
[MEDIA INFO] (p. 60).
Select the media which contains the movie
you want to delete before the operation
(p. 22).

4 Touch the movie to be deleted.

The selected movie is marked with .
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.

5 Touch

t [YES] t

.

To delete all movies at one time
In step 3, touch [
DELETE ALL]/[
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t
.

To delete all the movies recorded on
the same day at one time
1 In step 3, touch [
DELETE by
date]/[
DELETE by date].

b Notes
• Important data should be saved on external media
(p. 46).
DELETE by date

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].

2 Touch [
3 Touch [
DELETE].

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DELETE].

DELETE] or [

2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired movie, then touch
.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the screen.
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to
confirm the movie. Touch
to return
to the previous screen.
3 Touch

t [YES] t

.

b Notes
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist
(p. 54), the movie added to the Playlist is
deleted also from the Playlist.

To delete all the still images recorded
on the same day at one time
This function is available only when the
internal hard disk is selected as the media.
1 In step 3, touch [

Deleting still images

DELETE by date].

Select the media which contains the still
image you want to delete before the
operation (p. 23).
DELETE by date

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].

DELETE].

3 Touch [

DELETE].

3 Touch

4 Touch the still image to be

t [YES] t

Editing

2 Touch [

2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired still image, then
touch
.
The still images recorded on the
selected date are displayed on the
screen.
Touch the still image on the LCD screen
to confirm the still image. Touch
to
return to the previous screen.
.

deleted.

The selected still image is marked with
.
Press and hold the still image on the LCD
screen to confirm the still image.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.

5 Touch

t [YES] t

.

To delete all still images at one time
In step 3, touch [
DELETE ALL] t
[YES] t [YES] t
.

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Capturing a still
image from a movie
You can save a selected frame from a
recorded movie as a still image.
Select the media which contains movies,
and the media where you want to save still
images before the operation (p. 22).

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO
CAPTURE].
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen
appears.

2 Touch the movie to be captured.
The selected movie starts playback.

3 Touch

at the point where you
want to capture.
The movie pauses.
PHOTO CAPTURE

4 Touch

0:00:24
9999

.

The captured still image is saved on the
media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA
SET] (p. 23).
When capturing is finished, the screen
returns to pause.

To continue capturing
Touch
, then follow the steps 3 to 4.
To capture a still image from another
movie, touch
then follow the steps 2 to
4.

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To finish capturing
Touch

t

.

b Notes
• The image size is fixed depending on the image
quality of the movie:
–[
2.1M] with HD (high definition) image
quality
–[
0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with SD (standard
definition) image quality
– [VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 with SD (standard
definition) image quality
• The media where you want to save still images
should have enough free space.
• The recording date and time of captured still
images is the same as the recording date and
time of the movies.
• If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the still
image will be the date and time you captured
from the movie.

Dubbing/copying
images to a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” with
your camcorder
Dubbing movies

[
t
DUB]: To dub the
movies with SD (standard definition)
image quality

3 Touch the type of dubbing.

You can dub movies recorded on the
internal hard disk of your camcorder to a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
your camcorder before the operation.

[DUB by select]: To select movies and dub

b Notes

[
DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlists
with SD (standard definition) image
quality

z Tips
• The original movie will not be deleted after
dubbing.
• All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed.
• The images recorded by this camcorder and
stored onto the media are called “original.”

[
DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlists
with HD (high definition) image quality

When you select Playlist as the source
of dubbing, follow the on-screen
instructions to dub.

Editing

• When you record a movie on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” for the first time, create the image
database file by touching
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]
(p. 63).
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during dubbing.

[DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a
specified date

4 Select the movie to be dubbed.
[DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be
dubbed. The selected movie is marked
with . You can select multiple movies.

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB].

DUB by select
Press and hold:PREVIEW

Remaining capacity of
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.
z Tips
DUB

DUB

• Press and hold the image on the LCD screen
to confirm the image. Touch
to return
to the previous screen.

MOVIE DUB

2 Touch the image quality of the

[DUB by date]: Select the recording date
of the movie to be dubbed, then touch
. You cannot select multiple dates.

movie to be dubbed.
[
t
DUB]: To dub the
movies with HD (high definition) image
quality
DUB by date

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5 Touch

t [YES].

3 Select the still image to be
copied.

Dubbing starts.

[COPY by select]: Touch the still image
to be copied. The selected still image is
marked with . You can select multiple
still images.

z Tips
• To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is
finished, select [
MEMORY STICK]/[
MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]
and play them back (p. 22).

Copying still images
You can copy still images from the internal
hard disk of the camcorder to a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
your camcorder before the operation.
b Notes
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during copying.

COPY
Press and hold:PREVIEW

z Tips
• Press and hold the image on the screen to
confirm the image. Touch
to return to
the previous screen.

[COPY by date]: Select the recording
date of the still image to be copied, then
touch
. You cannot select multiple
dates.

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY].

COPY by date

The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.

4 Touch
COPY by select

COPY by date

t [YES].

Copying starts.

COPY

z Tips

2 Touch the type of copying.
[COPY by select]: To select still images
and copy
[COPY by date]: To copy all still
images of a specified date

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• To check the copied still images after copying is
finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back
(p. 23).

Dividing a movie
Select the media which contains the movie
you want to divide before the operation
(p. 22).

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE].

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing
the movie. It may damage the media. Also, do
not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while
dividing movies on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch
and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
• If you divide the original movie, the movie
added to the Playlist will also be divided.

3 Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie starts playback.

at the point where you
want to divide the movie into
scenes.

Editing

4 Touch

The movie pauses.
Adjusts the dividing point with more
precision after the dividing point has
been selected with

Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie

Play and pause toggles as you press
.

5 Touch

t [YES] t

.

b Notes
• You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.

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Creating the Playlist
The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of
the movies that you have selected.
The original movies are not changed even if
you edit or delete the movies added to the
Playlist.
Select the media you want to create, play,
or edit a Playlist before the operation
(p. 22).

To add all the movies recorded on the
same day at one time
1 In step 2, touch [
ADD by date]/
[
ADD by date].
The recording dates of movies are
displayed on the screen.

b Notes
• Images with HD (high definition) image quality
and SD (standard definition) image quality are
added to an individual Playlist.

1 Touch

2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired movie.

2 Touch [

3 Touch
while the selected recording
date is highlighted.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the screen.
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to
confirm the movie. Touch
to return
to the previous screen.

(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

ADD] or [

ADD].

3 Touch the movie to be added to

4 Touch

the Playlist.

t [YES] t

.

b Notes

The selected movie is marked with .
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.
Touch
to return to the previous
screen.

4 Touch

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t [YES] t

.

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while adding to
the Playlist. It may damage the media. Also, do
not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while
editing movies on the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• You cannot add still images to the Playlist.
• You cannot create a Playlist which contains
both HD (high definition) image quality and SD
(standard definition) image quality.

z Tips
• You can add a maximum of 999 movies with
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99
movies with SD (standard definition) image
quality to the Playlist.
• You can add a movie on the playback screen or
the INDEX screen by touching
(OPTION).
• You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by
using the supplied software.

Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.

Playing the Playlist
Select the media you want to create, play,
or edit a Playlist before the operation
(p. 22).

Touch
screen.
4 Touch

to return to the previous
t [YES] t

.

To change the order within the Playlist

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(VIEW
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].

1 Touch
(HOME) t
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

The Playlist screen appears.

2 Touch [

MOVE]/[

(OTHERS)
MOVE].

3 Select the movie to be moved.

HDD

back.

Editing

2 Touch the movie you want to play

The selected movie is marked with

The Playlist is played back from the
selected movie to the end, then the
screen returns to the Playlist screen.

Touch
screen.
4 Touch

to return to the previous
.

5 Select the destination with

To erase unnecessary movies from
the Playlist
1 Touch
(HOME) t
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

.

Press and hold the movie on the LCD
screen to confirm the movie.

/

.

(OTHERS)

2 Touch [
ERASE]/[
ERASE].
To erase all the movies from the
Playlist, touch [
ERASE ALL]/[
ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
3 Select the movie to be erased from the
list.

The selected movie is marked with

Destination bar

6 Touch

t [YES] t

.

z Tips
• When you select multiple movies, the movies
are moved following the order appearing in the
Playlist.

.

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Editing

Dubbing to other devices
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs
or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for
this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be
connected.
Select the media which contains the images you want to dub before the operation (p. 22).
b Notes
• Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard
definition) image quality.
• To copy a movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software
(supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in the computer.
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

A/V OUT jack

(Yellow)

(White)

IN

(Red)

IN
(Yellow) (White)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Devices with an S VIDEO jack
: Video/Signal flow

A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Your camcorder and the Handycam
Station are equipped with A/V Remote
Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 107,
110). Connect the A/V connecting cable
either to the Handycam Station or to
your camcorder, depending on your
setup.
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V
connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional), higher quality images

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VCRs or DVD/
HDD recorders

VIDEO

(Red)

AUDIO

Devices without an
S VIDEO jack

can be produced than with an A/V
connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional). The yellow plug
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO
connection only will not output audio.
b Notes
• You cannot dub to recorders connected with an
HDMI cable.

• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t
[DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the
default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 75).
To record the date/time and camera settings
data, display them on the screen (p. 72).
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the
device.

1 Turn on your camcorder, and
press

(VIEW IMAGES).

the recording device, and then
your camcorder.

Connecting with the USB cable
Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer,
etc., compatible with movie dubbing via
USB connection, to dub without image
degradation.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor (p. 16). Refer also to the
instruction manuals supplied with the
device to be connected.

Editing

Set [TV TYPE] according to the display
device (p. 74).

5 When dubbing is finished, stop

2 Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.

3 Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorder) with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
an A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of the recording device.

4 Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.

1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Connect the

(USB) jack of your
camcorder and a DVD writer, etc.,
with the supplied USB cable (p. 107).
The [USB SELECT] screen appears
automatically.
STBY
USB CONNECT

PRINT

USB CONNECT

DISC BURN

USB SELECT

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Printing recorded still
images (PictBridge
3 Touch [

USB CONNECT] or
[
USB CONNECT] according to
the media on which the movie you
want to dub is recorded.

4 Operate the device to be
connected, and start recording.
For details, refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.

5 After dubbing is complete, touch
[END] t [YES], then disconnect
the USB cable.

compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer, without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 16). Turn on the printer.
Select the media which contains the still
image you want to print before the
operation (p. 23).
To print still images on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” containing them into your camcorder.

1 Connect the Handycam Station to
the wall outlet (wall socket) using
the supplied AC Adaptor.

Attention
This camcorder captures high definition
footage in the AVCHD format. High
definition footage can be copied onto DVD
media. However, DVD media containing
AVCHD footage should not be used with
DVD based players or recorders, as the
DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the
media and may erase its contents without
warning. DVD media containing AVCHD
footage may be played on a compatible
Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other
compatible device.
z Tips
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
[USB CONNECT].

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2 Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station securely, then
turn on your camcorder.

3 Connect the

(USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to the printer
using the USB cable (p. 110).
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen
automatically.

4 Touch [PRINT].
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.

b Notes

You can select a still image on the
screen.

5 Touch the still image to be
printed.

The selected still image is marked with
.

Touch
screen.

to return to the previous

6 Touch

(OPTION), set the
following options, then touch

.

[COPIES]: Set the number of copies of
a still image to be printed. You can set
up to 20 copies.
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time
printed).
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.
If you do not change the setting, go to
step 7.

7 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t

.

The still image selection screen appears
again.

To finish printing
In step 4, touch
screen.

on the image selection

Editing

Press and hold the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm the still image.

• We can guarantee the operation of only models
that are PictBridge compatible.
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the
printer to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
– Operate the POWER switch
– Press
(VIEW IMAGES)
– Remove your camcorder from the Handycam
Station
– Disconnect the USB cable from your
camcorder, the Handycam Station or the
printer
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from
your camcorder while printing still images
saved on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and
restart the operation from the beginning.
• You can select only the paper sizes that the
printer can print.
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)
ratio, the left and right ends of the still image
may be trimmed widely.
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• The still images described below may not be
printed out:
– The still image edited by a computer
– The still image recorded by other devices
– The still image file exceeding 4 MB
– The still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760
pixels

z Tips
• PictBridge is an industry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
• You can print a still image on the still image
playback screen from
(OPTION) MENU.

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Utilizing recording media

(MANAGE MEDIA)
category

Checking the media
information

This category enables you to use the hard
disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for
various purposes.

You can check the remaining recordable
time for each recording mode of the media
selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 22),
and the approximate free and used media
space.
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
check the media information. Cancel Easy
Handycam operation (p. 28).

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

Item list

Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].

MOVIE MEDIA SET

The remaining recordable time for each
recording mode is displayed.

You can select the media for movies
(p. 22).

z Tips

PHOTO MEDIA SET

• You can check the recordable free space, etc. by
touching
at the lower right on the screen.

You can select the media for still images
(p. 23).

MEDIA INFO
You can display the media information
such as the recordable time, etc. (p. 60).

MEDIA FORMAT
You can format the media and recover the
recordable free space (p. 61).

REPAIR IMG.DB F.
You can repair the management
information of the media (p. 63).

To turn off the display
Touch

.

b Notes
• The calculation for media space is 1MB =
1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than MB are
discarded when the media space is displayed.
The displayed size of the whole hard disk space
will be slightly smaller than the size shown
below despite displaying both free and used
hard disk space.
– HDR-SR10E
40,000 MB
• Since there is a management file area, the used
space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 61).

z Tips
• Only the information of the media selected on
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. Change
the media setting if necessary (p. 22).

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Deleting all images
(Formatting)
Formatting deletes all the images to recover
recordable free space.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor for this operation (p. 16).
b Notes
• To avoid the loss of important images, you should
save them (p. 46) before performing [MEDIA
FORMAT].
• While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not
disconnect the AC Adaptor.

Formatting the hard disk

Formatting the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo”

1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” to be formatted into your
camcorder.

2 Touch

(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [MEMORY STICK].

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [HDD].

4 When [Completed.] appears,
touch

.

2 Touch [YES] t [YES].
3 When [Completed.] appears,
touch

.

Utilizing recording media

3 Touch [YES] t [YES].

b Notes
• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, do not eject the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your
camcorder.
• Even the still images protected with another
device against accidental deletion are also
deleted.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen:
– Operate the POWER switch or buttons
– Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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Preventing data on the hard disk of the
camcorder from being recovered
[
EMPTY] allows you to write
unintelligible data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder. In this way, it may become
more difficult to recover any original data.
When you dispose of or transfer the
camcorder to others, it is recommended that
you perform [
EMPTY].

4 Press and hold . (back light) for
a few seconds (p. 109).
The [

EMPTY] screen appears.

b Notes
• If you perform [
EMPTY], all the images
are deleted. To avoid the loss of important
images, they should be saved (p. 46) before
performing [
EMPTY].
• You cannot perform [
EMPTY] unless you
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
• While performing [
EMPTY], do not apply
any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the camcorder and
the wall outlet (wall socket).

2 Turn on your camcorder.
3 Touch

(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [HDD].
The [

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FORMAT] screen appears.

5 Touch [YES] t [YES].
6 When [Completed.] appears,
touch

.

b Notes
• The actual performing time for [
EMPTY] is
approx. 40 minutes.
• If you stop performing [
EMPTY] while
[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or
[
EMPTY] when you use the camcorder
next time.

Repairing the image database file
This function checks the management
information and the consistency of movies
and still images in the media, and repairs
any inconsistencies found.

• The image database files of the hard disk and
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are repaired
separately.

1 Touch

(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [HDD] or
[MEMORY STICK].

Do you want to check the Image Database File?

YES

NO

REPAIR IMG.DB F.

The management file check starts.
Touch
and quit the management file
check if no inconsistency is found.

Utilizing recording media

2 Touch [YES].

3 Touch [YES].
4 After [Completed.] appears, touch
.

b Notes
• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to
your camcorder, and do not remove the AC
Adaptor or the battery pack during the
operation.
• While repairing the image database file of the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” do not eject the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

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Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with the
(SETTINGS)
category of the
HOME MENU
You can change the recording functions and
the operating settings for your convenience.

Using the HOME MENU

3 Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/
to change the page.
STBY

1 Turn on your camcorder, then
press

1/3

(HOME).

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

WIDE SELECT

DIGITAL ZOOM

STEADYSHOT

MOVIE SETTINGS

(HOME)

4 Touch the desired item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/
to change the page.
(HOME)
STBY

REC MODE
For setting the quality of movies.

(SETTINGS) category

5 Change the setting, then touch
.

2 Touch

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(SETTINGS).

List of the
(SETTINGS)
category items
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66)

Items

Page

CONVERSION LENS

70

VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 72)

Items

Page

REC MODE

66

AUDIO MODE

67

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

67

WIDE SELECT

67

DIGITAL ZOOM

67

STEADYSHOT

68

Items

Page

AUTO SLW SHUTTR

68

VOLUME*

73

68

BEEP*

73

68

LCD BRIGHT

73

68

LCD BL LEVEL

74

68

LCD COLOR

74

X.V.COLOR
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
REMAINING SET

Items

Page

DATA CODE

72

DISPLAY

72

SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 73)

69

FLASH MODE*

69

FLASH LEVEL

69

Items

Page

REDEYE REDUC

69

TV TYPE

74

FACE DETECTION

69

DISP OUTPUT

75

INDEX SET*

70

COMPONENT

75

CONVERSION LENS

70

OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 74)

CLOCK/
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 70)

LANG (p. 75)

Items

Page

Page

CLOCK SET*

20

70

AREA SET

75

FILE NO.

71

SUMMERTIME

75

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

67

STEADYSHOT

68

GUIDEFRAME

68

ZEBRA

68

FLASH MODE*

69

FLASH LEVEL

69

REDEYE REDUC

69

FACE DETECTION

69

Items

IMAGE SIZE*

LANGUAGE SET*

Customizing your camcorder

SUB-T DATE

75

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MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)

GENERAL SET (p. 76)
Items

Page

DEMO MODE

76

REC LAMP

76

CALIBRATION

104

A.SHUT OFF

76

QUICK ON STBY

76

REMOTE CTRL

76

DROP SENSOR

76

CTRL FOR HDMI

77

* You can set these items also during Easy
Handycam operation (p. 25).
** The menu name is changed to [SOUND
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.

Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.

/

How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 64
(OPTION MENU) t page 78
The default settings are marked with B.

REC MODE (Recording
mode)
You can select a recording mode to record a
movie with HD (high definition) image
quality from 4 levels.
HD FH (

)

Records in the highest quality mode
(AVC HD 16M (FH)).

HD HQ (

)

Records in high quality mode
(AVC HD 9M (HQ)).

B HD SP (

)

Records in standard quality mode
(AVC HD 7M (SP)).

HD LP (

)

Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(AVC HD 5M (LP)).

You can select a recording mode to record a
movie with SD (standard definition) image
quality from 3 levels.
SD HQ (

)

Records in high quality mode
(SD 9M (HQ)).

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B SD SP (

)

Records in standard quality mode
(SD 6M (SP)).

SD LP (

)

Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(SD 3M (LP)).
b Notes
• If you record in the LP mode, the quality of
movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with block noise when
you play back the image.

z Tips
• See pages 11 and 24 for the expected recording
time of each recording mode.
• You can select the [REC MODE] for each
media separately.

WIDE SELECT
When recording with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you can select the
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
B 16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.

4:3 (

)

Records images to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
b Notes
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV
connected for playback (p. 74).

AUDIO MODE

B 5.1ch SURROUND (

)

Records sound in 5.1ch surround.

)

Records sound in 2ch stereo.

DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 15 × during recording. Note that the
image quality decreases when you use the
digital zoom.

b Notes
•

appears temporarily regardless of the
setting when you play back movies recorded on
the setting; [RECORD SOUND] to [OFF] of
[SMTH SLW REC].

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
When using either the NightShot (p. 32) or
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 83) function to
record, you can record clearer images by
setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the
default setting).
b Notes
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 32).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

Customizing your camcorder

You can change the recording sound
format.

2ch STEREO (

• The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.

B OFF
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically.

30 ×
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 30 × zoom is
performed digitally.

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180 ×

z Tips

Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 180 × zoom is
performed digitally.

• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.

ZEBRA
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.

AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)
When recording in dark places, the shutter
speed is automatically reduced to 1/25
second (The default setting is [ON]).

X.V.COLOR
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.
b Notes
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded
content will be played back on an x.v.Colorcompliant TV.
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:
– While recording with SD (standard definition)
image quality
– While recording a movie

GUIDEFRAME
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear
(The default setting is [OFF]).

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Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
setting,
is displayed. The zebra pattern
is not recorded.
B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.

70
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.

100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
b Notes
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

z Tips
• IRE represents the screen brightness.

REMAINING SET
B ON
Always displays the remaining media
indicator.

AUTO
Displays the remaining recording time of
movies for about 8 seconds in situations
such as those described below.
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining media capacity while the
(Movie) lamp lights up
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on while
the
(Movie) lamp lights up
– When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU

b Notes
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.

• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.

FLASH LEVEL
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle
date)
When you set to [ON] (the default setting),
you can display the recording date and time
while playing back the image recorded on
your camcorder, on devices compatible
with the subtitle display function. Refer
also to the instruction manual of the display
device.

You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash, or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
HIGH(

)

Makes the flash level higher.

B NORMAL( )
LOW(

)

Makes the flash level lower.

b Notes
• The images recorded with HD (high definition)
image quality can be played back only on
AVCHD format compatible devices.
• [SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard
definition) image quality.

You can select the flash setting when you
record still images with the built-in flash or
an external flash (optional) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
B AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.

ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.

OFF (

)

Records without flash.
b Notes
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers while
charging the flash, and remains lit when the
battery charge is complete.

You can set this function when you record
still images using the built-in flash or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or
[ON],
appears. You can prevent redeye
by activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.

Customizing your camcorder

FLASH MODE

REDEYE REDUC

FACE DETECTION
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color
and exposure automatically. Also,
optimizes the face image.
B ON (

)

Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The
detected face image is optimized
automatically.

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PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
Face detection frame
REC

Face detection mark

ON[NO FRAMES] (

Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.

/

)

Detects a face without showing a frame.
The detected face image is optimized
automatically.

How to set
(HOME MENU) t page 64
(OPTION MENU) t page 78

OFF
Does not use [FACE DETECTION] function.
b Notes
• Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions.
• [FACE DETECTION] may not function
properly depending on recording conditions. Set
[FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.

INDEX SET
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
search for faces automatically and to
display the [Face Index] screen (p. 37).
Face icons and their meanings
: When the setting is [ON]
: This icon flashes when your camcorder
detects a face. The icon stops flashing when
the face is recorded in [Face Index].
: This icon appears when faces cannot
be recorded in [Face Index].*
* The number of faces that can be detected is limited.

CONVERSION LENS
When using a conversion lens (optional),
use this function to record using the
optimum compensation for camera shake
for each lens.
You can select [WIDE CONVERSION]
( ) or [TELE CONVERSION] ( ). The
default setting is [OFF].

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The default settings are marked with B.

IMAGE SIZE
B 4.0M (

4.0M )

Records still images clearly (2,304 ×
1,728).

3.0M (

3.0M )

Records still images clearly in the 16:9
(wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296).

1.9M (

)

Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).

VGA (0.3M) (

)

Allows the maximum number of still
images to be recorded (640 × 480).
b Notes
• The selected image size is effective while the
(still) lamp is lit.

Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and the number of recordable
still images (Unit: number of
images)*
When the POWER switch is
(Still)

RESET
Assigns file numbers in sequence,
following the largest file number existing
on the current recording medium.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
See page 67.

4.0M
2304 × 1728
4.0M

1GB

475

2GB

970

4GB

1900

8GB

3850

* The number of recordable still images shown is
for the maximum image size of your camcorder.
The actual number of recordable still images is
displayed on the LCD screen during recording.

STEADYSHOT
See page 68.

GUIDEFRAME
See page 68.

ZEBRA
See page 68.

b Notes

z Tips
• You can also use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
capacity of under 1 GB for recording still
images.

FLASH MODE
See page 69.

FLASH LEVEL
See page 69.

REDEYE REDUC
See page 69.

Customizing your camcorder

• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made
by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable
still images varies depending on the recording
conditions or type of “Memory Stick.”
• You can record up to 9,999 still images on the
hard disk.
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing system
(BIONZ) allows for still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.

FACE DETECTION
See page 69.

FILE NO. (File number)
B SERIES
Assigns file numbers of still images in
sequence even if the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” is replaced with another one. The file
number is reset when a new folder is
created or the recording folder is replaced
with another.

CONVERSION LENS
See page 70.

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VIEW IMAGES SET
(Items to customize the display)
CAMERA DATA
Movie

Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.

/

How to set

Still image

(HOME MENU) t page 64
(OPTION MENU) t page 78
The default settings are marked with B.

DATA CODE
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
B OFF
Data code is not displayed.

DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.

C SteadyShot off
D Brightness
E White balance
F Gain
G Shutter speed
H Aperture value
I Exposure

CAMERA DATA

z Tips

Displays camera setting data.

•
appears for an image recorded using a flash.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
• The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t
[CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication).
• Depending on the media condition, bars [--:--:--]
appear.

DATE/TIME

A Date
B Time

DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail

Glossary (p. 115)

B ZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the power zoom lever on your
camcorder.*

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SOUND/DISP SET
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can also operate with the zoom
buttons on the LCD frame or on the
Remote Commander.

Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.

/

How to set
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(OPTION MENU) t page 78
The default settings are marked with B.

VOLUME
Touch
(p. 36).

/

to adjust the volume
Customizing your camcorder

BEEP
B ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.

OFF
Cancels the melody.

LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen with
/
.
1 Adjust the brightness with
2 Touch

/

.

.

z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.

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OUTPUT SETTINGS
(Items for when connecting other devices)

LCD BL LEVEL (LCD
back light level)
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.

BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.

z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.

LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen
with
/
.

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The default settings are marked with B.

TV TYPE
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
image. The recorded images are played
back as following illustrations.
B 16:9
Select this to view your images on a 16:9
(wide) TV.
16:9 (wide)
images

4:3 images

High intensity

z Tips

4:3

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.

Select this to view your images on a 4:3
standard TV.
16:9 (wide)
images

4:3 images

b Notes
• Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image
recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality is 16:9.

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/

How to set

b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected
for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face
the screen outside and close the LCD panel to
the camcorder body, the setting becomes
[NORMAL] automatically.

Low intensity

Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.

CLOCK/ LANG
(Items to set clock and language)

DISP OUTPUT
B LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen.

V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen and LCD screen.
b Notes
• The setting of [DISP OUTPUT] may be
changed according to the setting of [CTRL FOR
HDMI] (p. 77).

COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
576i

B 1080i/576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1080i
signal.

/

How to set
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(OPTION MENU) t page 78

CLOCK SET
See page 20.

AREA SET
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
Set your local area using
/
when
using your camcorder in other time zones.
Refer to the world time difference on page
98.

SUMMERTIME
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward
1 hour.

Customizing your camcorder

Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.

Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.

LANGUAGE SET
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
z Tips

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.

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GENERAL SET
(Other setup items)

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut
off)
B 5 min

Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.

The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.

/

How to set
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(OPTION MENU) t page 78

NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is
automatically set to [NEVER].

The default settings are marked with B.

DEMO MODE

QUICK ON STBY (Quick
on standby)

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you turn the POWER switch
to
(Movie).

You can set the time that you want the
camcorder to remain on before turning off
in sleep mode (p. 32). The default setting is
[10min].

z Tips

b Notes

• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration (The demonstration starts
again after about 10 minutes)
– When you set the POWER switch to
(Still)
– When you press
(HOME) or
(VIEW
IMAGES)

• [A.SHUT OFF] does not work during sleep
mode.

REMOTE CTRL (Remote
control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the supplied Remote Commander
(p. 111).
z Tips

REC LAMP (Recording
lamp)
The camera recording lamp on the front of
your camcorder lights up, as the default
setting is [ON].

CALIBRATION
See page 104.

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• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.

DROP SENSOR
When the drop sensor has detected that the
camcorder has been dropped, your
camcorder may not allow you to record and
play back correctly to protect the internal
hard disk, as the default setting is [ON].
When dropping is detected,
appears.

b Notes
• Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the
camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the
camcorder, you may damage the internal hard
disk.
• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor
activates. When you record images during an
activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving,
you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (
)
so as not to activate the drop sensor.

CTRL FOR HDMI
(Control for HDMI)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
do the playback operation with the remote
commander of your TV by connecting your
camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync
compatible TV with the HDMI cable
(p. 44).

Customizing your camcorder

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Activating functions using the
The
(OPTION) MENU appears just like
the pop-up window that appears when you
right-click the mouse on a computer.
Various available functions are displayed.

Using the OPTION MENU

1 While using your camcorder,
touch

(OPTION) on the screen.

(OPTION)

Tab

2 Touch the desired item.
If you cannot find the desired item,
touch another tab to change the page.

If you cannot find the item anywhere,
the function does not work under the
current situation.

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OPTION MENU

3 Change the setting, then touch
.

b Notes
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen
depend on the recording/playback status of your
camcorder at the time.
• Some items appear without a tab.
• The
(OPTION) MENU cannot be used
during Easy Handycam operation.

Recording items on the OPTION
MENU

Viewing items on the OPTION
MENU

Items

Items

*

Page

tab

*

Page

tab

FOCUS

–

80

DELETE

a

48

SPOT FOCUS

–

80

DELETE by date

a

48

TELE MACRO

–

80

DELETE ALL

a

48

EXPOSURE

–

81

SPOT METER

–

81

tab

SCENE SELECTION

–

81

DIVIDE

a

53

WHITE BAL.

–

82

ERASE ALL

a

55

COLOR SLOW SHTR

–

83

MOVE

a

55

SUPER NIGHTSHOT

–

83

-- (The tab depends on the situation/No
tab)

tab
FADER
PICT.EFFECT

–
–

83

ADD**

a

54

84

ADD**

a

54

84

ADD by date**

a

54

ADD by date**

a

54

PRINT

a

58

66

SLIDE SHOW

–

39

a

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tab
REC MODE

a

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC

–

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VOLUME

MICREF LEVEL

–

84

DATA CODE

a

70

SLIDE SHOW SET

–

39

a

54

IMAGE SIZE

a

SELF-TIMER

–

84

ADD

FLASH MODE

a

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ADD

a

54

33

ADD by date

a

54

33

ADD by date

a

54

COPIES

–

58

DATE/TIME

–

58

SIZE

–

58

ERASE

a

55

TIMING
RECORD SOUND

–
–

* Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU.

Customizing your camcorder

D.EFFECT

–

* Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU.
** Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU, but the item names are different.

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Functions set in the
OPTION MENU
Items you can set only on the
(OPTION)
MENU will be described below.
The default settings are marked with B.

FOCUS

SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.

You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.

1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
3 Touch
.

To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t
in step 1.
b Notes
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.

z Tips
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want
to record a subject at close range, move the
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
• The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark and
focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few
seconds in the following cases (This
information will not display correctly if an
optional conversion lens is being used).
– When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual
– When you set focus manually

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1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].

TELE MACRO
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 [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
( ), the zoom (p. 31) moves to the top of
the T (telephoto) side automatically and
allows recording subjects at a close distance
down to about 57 cm (22 1/2 in.).

To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side).
b Notes
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)
when it is hard to focus automatically.

EXPOSURE

SCENE SELECTION

You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.

You can record images effectively in
various situations.
B AUTO
Select to automatically record images
effectively without the [SCENE
SELECTION] function.

TWILIGHT* (
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
.
3 Touch
.

)

Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
/

To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
in step 1.

TWILIGHT PORT. (

)

Select to take a subject in the foreground
against a night view.

You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.

CANDLE ( )
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.

SUNRISE&SUNSET* (

)

Select to reproduce the atmosphere of
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.

1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
2 Touch [END].

FIREWORKS* (

Customizing your camcorder

SPOT METER (Flexible
spot meter)

)

Select to take spectacular shots of
fireworks.

To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].

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LANDSCAPE*(

)

Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows between the camcorder and the
subject.

• Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the
(Still) lamp is lit, the setting changes to
[AUTO] once the
(Movie) lamp lights up.

WHITE BAL. (White
balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (

)

Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.

B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.

OUTDOOR (

)

The white balance is appropriately
adjusted for the following recording
conditions:

SPOTLIGHT**(

)

Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.

– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps

INDOOR (n)

BEACH** (

)

Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or
a lake.

SNOW** (

)

Select to take bright pictures of a white
landscape.

* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.

b Notes
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.

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The white balance is appropriately
adjusted for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps

ONE PUSH (

)

The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
3 Touch [
].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.

b Notes
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing
white objects while
is flashing quickly.
•
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not
be set.
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if
keeps
flashing after touching
, set [WHITE BAL.]
to [AUTO].
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].

z Tips

COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to
[ON],
appears, and you can record an
image brighter in color even in dark places.

To cancel, touch [OFF].
b Notes
• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 32).
• Remove any conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.

FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,
then touch
.
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.
If you press START/STOP, the setting is
canceled.

Customizing your camcorder

• If you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby
white object for about 10 seconds for better
color balance adjustment.
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE
SELECTION] settings, or bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,
you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to
readjust the white balance.

NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 32) is also set to
ON.
appears on the screen.

To cancel, touch [OFF].
b Notes
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.

SUPER NIGHTSHOT

STBY

Fading out

REC

Fading in

WHITE FADER

BLACK FADER

The image will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the

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D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
When you select [OLD MOVIE],
appears and you can add an old movie
effect to images.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].

PICT.EFFECT (Picture
effect)

Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the appropriate level.

LOW (

)

Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.

SELF-TIMER

Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

appears when [SELF-TIMER] is set to
[ON].
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
still image is recorded after about 10
seconds.

SEPIA

To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].

Images appear in sepia.

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

You can add special effects to an image
during recording.
appears.
B OFF

B&W (Black and white)
Images appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Builtin zoom microphone)
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to
[ON] ( ), you can record a movie with
directional sound as you move the power
zoom lever or press the zoom buttons on the
LCD frame (The default setting is [OFF]).

MICREF LEVEL
(Microphone reference
level)
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you want to record an
exciting and powerful sound in a concert
hall, etc.

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B NORMAL

z Tips
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
the Remote Commander (p. 111).

Troubleshooting

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 operations/Easy Handycam
operation/Remote Commander .............85
• Batteries/Power sources ........................86
• LCD screen............................................87
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo”....................87
• Recording ..............................................88
• Playing back images ..........................90
• Playing back images stored on a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” on other devices .........90
• Editing images on your camcorder .......90
• Viewing on the TV................................91
• Dubbing/Connecting to other
devices...................................................91
• Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously.......................................91

Notes before sending your camcorder
for repair

The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 16).
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 16).
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam
Station securely (p. 16).

The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder
to be ready to shoot after the power is
turned on. This is not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If the functions still do not work, press the
RESET button (p. 109) using a pointed
object (If you press the RESET button, all
settings, including the clock setting, are
reset).
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Leave your camcorder with
the power of your camcorder on. Turn off
your camcorder and take it to a warm place.
Leave the camcorder there for a while, then
turn on your camcorder.

Troubleshooting

• Your camcorder may be required to
initialize or change the current hard disk
of the camcorder, depending on the
problem. In the event of this, the data
stored on the hard disk will be deleted. Be
sure to save the data on the internal hard
disk (p. 46) onto other media (backup)
before sending your camcorder for repair.
We will not compensate you for any loss
of hard disk data.
• During repair, we may check a minimum
amount of data stored on the hard disk in
order to investigate the problem.
However, your Sony dealer will neither
copy nor retain your data.

Overall operations/Easy
Handycam operation/Remote
Commander

Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the
following buttons/functions are not
available.
– . (back light) button (p. 33)
– Playback zoom (p. 38)
– To turn on and off the LCD backlight
(Pressing and holding the DISP/BATT
INFO button for a few seconds) (p. 21)

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The
(OPTION) button is not
displayed.
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used
during Easy Handycam operation.

The menu settings have changed
automatically.
• During Easy Handycam operation, nearly
all the menu items will be automatically set
to the default settings.
• During Easy Handycam operation, some
menu items are fixed as follows.
– [REC MODE]: [HD SP] or [SD SP]
– [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]
• The following menu items return to the
default settings when you set the POWER
switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
– [FOCUS]
– [SPOT FOCUS]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
– [SCENE SELECTION]
– [WHITE BAL.]
– [COLOR SLOW SHTR]
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
– [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
– [MICREF LEVEL]
– [DROP SENSOR]

Even if you press EASY, menu
settings do not switch to their
defaults automatically.
• During Easy Handycam operation, settings
for the following menu items are
maintained the ones before Easy Handycam
operation.
– [MOVIE MEDIA SET]
– [PHOTO MEDIA SET]
– [AUDIO MODE]
– [WIDE SELECT]
– [X.V.COLOR]
– [SUB-T DATE]
– [FLASH MODE]
–[
INDEX SET]
– [CONVERSION LENS]
–[
IMAGE SIZE]
– [FILE NO.]

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–[
DISPLAY]
– [VOLUME]
– [BEEP]
– [TV TYPE]
– [COMPONENT]
– [CLOCK SET]
– [AREA SET]
– [SUMMERTIME]
–[
LANGUAGE SET]
– [DEMO MODE]
– [CTRL FOR HDMI]

Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned
on for a long time. This is not a
malfunction.

The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 76).
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/–
marks (p. 111).
• Remove any obstructions between the
Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong
light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote
Commander may not function properly.

Another DVD device malfunctions
when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than DVD
2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor
of your DVD device with black paper.

Batteries/Power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
• Use the AC Adaptor.
• In the default setting, when approximately
5 minutes have 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. 76), or turn on the power again.

• When the time selected in [QUICK ON
STBY] has elapsed during sleep mode, the
camcorder is automatically turned off
(p. 76). Turn on the power again.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 16).

• The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If
the problem persists, replace the battery
pack with a new one (p. 16).

LCD screen
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
(p. 16).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 16).
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
• The battery charge is completed (p. 16).
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam
Station securely (p. 16).

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

• You cannot select grayed items in the
current recording/playback situation.
• There are some functions you cannot
activate simultaneously (p. 91).

The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote
Commander) (p. 21, 111).

The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
(p. 104).

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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

You cannot operate functions using
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• The temperature of the environment is too
high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If
the problem persists, replace the battery
pack with a new one (p. 16).
• The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.

• If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
formatted on a computer, format it again on
your camcorder (p. 61).

The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too
high or low. This is not a malfunction.

Troubleshooting

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 16). 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.

Menu items are grayed out.

You cannot delete images stored on
or format the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• The maximum number of still images that
you can delete on the index screen at one
time is 100.
• You cannot delete the still images protected
on another device.

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The data file name is not indicated
correctly or flashes.
• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported by your
camcorder (p. 100).

Recording
Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p.
87).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
does not record images.
• The playback screen is displayed. Set the
POWER switch to
(Movie) or
(Still) (p. 30).
• You cannot record images in sleep mode.
Press QUICK ON (p. 32).
• Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the media. You cannot
make new recording during this period.
• The media is full. Delete unnecessary
images (p. 48).
• Total number of movie scenes or still
images exceeds the recordable capacity of
the media (p. 11). Delete unnecessary
images (p. 48).
• While [DROP SENSOR] is activated
(p. 76), you may not record movies/still
images.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder
and take it to a warm place. Leave the
camcorder there for a while, then turn on
the camcorder.

The ACCESS lamp remains lit or
flashing even when you stop
recording.
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the media.

The recording angle looks different.
• The recording angle may look different
depending on the condition of your
camcorder. This is not a malfunction.

The flash does not work.
• You cannot record with the flash while
recording still images during movie
recording.
• Even if auto flash or
(Auto redeye
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
internal flash with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE
SELECTION]
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]

The actual recording time for movies
is less than the expected
approximate recording time of the
media.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the
time available for recording may be shorter,
for example when recording a fast moving
object, etc. (p. 11, 24).

The recording stops.
You cannot record a still image.
• You cannot record a still image together
with:
– [SMTH SLW REC]
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]

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• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder
and take it to a warm place. Leave the
camcorder there for a while, then turn on
the camcorder.

• If you keep applying vibration on the
camcorder, recording may stop.

There is a time difference between
the point where you press START/
STOP and the point that the
recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where
you press START/STOP and the actual
point that recording movie starts/stops.
This is not a malfunction.

The horizontal to vertical ratio of the
movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be
changed.
• The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie
recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality is 16:9 (wide).

The auto focus does not function.

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 68).
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to
compensate for excessive vibrations.

The subjects passing by the screen
very fast appear crooked.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads
out image signals, the subjects passing by
the lens rapidly might appear crooked
depending on the recording conditions.

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

• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF
(p. 32).

The screen image is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF
(p. 32).

The screen image is dark, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 21).

Horizontal stripes appear on the
images.
• This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction.

[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be
operated.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.

Troubleshooting

• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 80).
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
(p. 80).

The color of the image is not
correctly displayed.

[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not
operate correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot
or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].

You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]
when:
– The LCD panel is closed on your
camcorder with the LCD screen facing
out.
– The power is supplied from the AC
Adaptor.

• The spots appear when you are recording
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR
SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.

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Playing back images
Images cannot be played back.
• Select the media and the image quality of a
movie you want to play back by touching
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22).

Still images cannot be played back.
• Still images cannot be played back if you
have modified files or folders, or have
edited the data on a computer. (The file
name flashes in that case.) This is not a
malfunction (p. 101).
• Still images recorded on other devices may
not be played back. This is not a
malfunction (p. 101).

“
” is indicated on an image in the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• This may appear on still images recorded
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
• You removed the AC Adaptor or the
battery pack before the ACCESS lamp is
turned off after recording. This may
damage your image data and
is
displayed.

“
” is indicated on an image in the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 63). If it
still appears, delete the image with
(p. 48).

No sound or only a quiet sound is
heard during playback.
• Turn up the volume (p. 36).
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is
closed. Open the LCD screen.
• When you record sound with [MICREF
LEVEL] (p. 84) set to [LOW], the recorded
sound may be difficult to hear.
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting
a 3-second movie (approx.) using [SMTH
SLW REC].

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Left and right sound will be heard
unbalanced when playing back on
computers or other devices.
• This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch
surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo
sound) by a computer or other device
(p. 31). This is not a malfunction.
• Change the sound conversion type
(downmix type) when playing back on 2ch
stereo devices. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your playback device
for details.
• Change the sound to 2ch when creating a
disc using the supplied software “Picture
Motion Browser.”
• Record sound with [AUDIO MODE] set to
[2ch STEREO] (p. 67).

Playing back images stored on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” on
other devices
Images cannot be played back or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
recognized.
• You cannot play back a movie recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality on
a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on a device
that is not compatible with AVCHD
format.

Editing images on your
camcorder
Unable to edit.
• Unable to edit because of the condition of
the image.

Images cannot be added in the
Playlist.
• There is no free space in the media.
• You can add no more than 999 movies with
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99
movies with SD (standard definition) image
quality, to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary
movies from the Playlist (p. 55).

• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.

A movie cannot be divided.
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
• A movie protected on another device
cannot be divided.

A still image cannot be captured
from a movie.
• The media where you want to save still
images is full.

Viewing on the TV
You cannot view the image or hear
the sound on the TV.

The image appears distorted on the
4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing an image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 74) and
play back the image.

Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing an image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot dub correctly.
• You cannot dub images using the HDMI
cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect to the input
jack of another device (p. 39).

Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously
The following list shows examples of
unworkable combinations of functions and
menu items.
Cannot use

Because of following
settings

Backlight

[SPOT METER],
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] in
[EXPOSURE]

[SCENE
SELECTION]

NightShot, [COLOR
SLOW SHTR],
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[FADER], [OLD
MOVIE], [TELE
MACRO]

[SPOT METER]

NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]

[EXPOSURE]

NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]

[WHITE BAL.]

NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]

[ONE PUSH] in
[WHITE BAL.]

[SMTH SLW REC]

[SPOT FOCUS]

[SCENE SELECTION]

[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]

[FADER], [D.EFFECT]

[COLOR SLOW
SHTR]

[FADER],
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION]

Troubleshooting

• When you are using the component A/V
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the
requirements of the connected device
(p. 75).
• When you are using the component video
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of
the A/V connecting cable are connected
(p. 41, 42).
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT
jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
• When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/
V connecting cable are connected (p. 42).

Dubbing/Connecting to other
devices

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Cannot use

Because of following
settings

[FADER]

[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[D.EFFECT],
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS]

[D.EFFECT]

[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[FADER], [SCENE
SELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]

[SCENE SELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]

[PICT.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]

[TELE MACRO]

[SCENE SELECTION]

[AUTO SLW
SHUTTR]

[SMTH SLW REC],
[SCENE SELECTION],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[FADER], [D.EFFECT]

[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]

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[FACE
DETECTION]

NightShot, [SMTH
SLW REC], [DIGITAL
ZOOM], [FOCUS],
[SPOT FOCUS],
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT
METER],
[TWILIGHT],
[TWILIGHT PORT.],
[CANDLE],
[SUNRISE&SUNSET],
[FIREWORKS],
[LANDSCAPE],
[SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH], [SNOW],
[WHITE BAL.],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[D.EFFECT],
[PICT.EFFECT]

[DISP OUTPUT]

[CTRL FOR HDMI]

Cannot use

[MICREF
LEVEL]

Because of following
settings

[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]

Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
If the problem persists even after you have
tried to fix a couple of times, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.

(Warning on the hard disk of the
camcorder)*
Fast flashing
• An error may have occurred with the
hard disk drive in your camcorder.

(Warning on the hard disk of the
camcorder)*
Fast flashing

C:04:00

• The hard disk of the camcorder is full.
• An error may have occurred with the
hard disk drive in your camcorder.

E (Battery level warning)
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
C:04:ss

C:13:ss / C:32:ss
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.

E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service
facility. Inform them of the 5-digit
code, which starts from “E”.

101-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)

(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Fast flashing*

Troubleshooting

• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack (H series) (p.101).
• Connect the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the
Handycam Station or your camcorder
securely (p.16).

Slow flashing
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating
environment or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.

• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.

(Low temperature warning)*
Fast flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Make the camcorder
warm.

Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable.

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(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)
Slow flashing
• Free space for recording images are
running out. For the type of “Memory
Stick” you can use with your
camcorder, see page 2.
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is
inserted (p. 23).

Fast flashing
• There are not enough free space for
recording images. Delete unnecessary
images, or format the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” after storing the images on
other media (p. 46, 48, 61).
• The Image Database File is damaged
(p. 63).

(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
formatting)*
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is
damaged.
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
formatted correctly (p. 61, 100).

(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*

• The amount of lights is not sufficient,
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands and
record the image. However, note that
the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.

(Warning indicator pertaining to
drop sensor)
• The drop sensor function (p. 76) is
activated, and has detected that the
camcorder has been dropped.
Therefore, the camcorder is taking
steps to protect the hard disk.
Recording/playback may be disabled as
a result.
• The drop sensor function does not
guarantee the protection of the hard
disk under all possible situations. Use
the camcorder under stable conditions.

(Warning indicator pertaining to
still image recording)

• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
is inserted (p. 100).

• The media is full.
• Still images cannot be recorded during
processing. Wait for a while, then
record.

- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”)*

* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p. 73).

• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” was restricted on another device.

(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
Fast flashing*
• There is something wrong with the
flash.

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(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)

Description of warning
messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.

x Media
HDD format error.
• The hard disk of the camcorder is set
differently from the default format.
Performing [
FORMAT] (p. 61)
may enable you to use your camcorder.
This will delete all data in the hard disk.

Data error.
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.
This may occur when you keep
applying shock on the camcorder.

• The Image Database File is damaged,
and you cannot record movies or still
images. Touch [YES] to repair.
• You can record still images on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Buffer overflow
• You cannot record because the drop
sensor senses a drop of the camcorder
repeatedly. If you are at risk of
dropping the camcorder constantly, set
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you
may be able to record the image again
(p. 76).

Recovering data
The Image Database File is
damaged. Do you want to create a
new file?
HD movie management information
is damaged. Create new
information?

Inconsistencies found in Image
Database File. Do you want to repair
the Image Database File?
The Image Database File is
damaged. Do you want to repair the
Image Database File?
Inconsistencies found in Image
Database File. Cannot record or play
HD movies. Do you want to repair the
Image Database File?

Cannot recover data.
• Writing data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder has failed. Attempts were
made to recover the data, but they were
unsuccessful.

Reinsert the Memory Stick.
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
a few times. If even then the indicator
flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
could be damaged. Try with another
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Troubleshooting

• The image management file is
damaged. When you touch [YES], a
new image management file is created.
The old recorded images on the media
cannot be played back (Image files are
not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR
IMG.DB F.] after creating new
information, playing back the old
recorded images may become possible.
If it does not work, copy the image
using the supplied software.

• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was
not performed properly.

This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your
camcorder if necessary (p. 61, 100).

Memory Stick folders are full.
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or
delete created folders using your
camcorder.

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• Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
(p. 61), or delete them using your
computer.

x Other
No further selection is possible.

Cannot save still picture.
• When using the Dual Rec function, do
not remove the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” from the camcorder until movie
recording is finished and the still
images are stored on it (p. 32).

This Memory Stick may not be able
to record or play movies.
• Use a “Memory Stick” recommended
for your camcorder (p. 2).

This Memory Stick may not be able
to record or play images correctly.
• The function of the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” has some trouble. Reinsert
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Do not eject the Memory Stick during
writing.
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” and follow the instructions on
the LCD screen.

x PictBridge compliant printer
Not connected to PictBridge
compatible printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.

Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.

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• You can select only 100 images at one
time for:
– Deleting images
– Dubbing movies
– Copying still images
– Editing the playlist of HD (high
definition) movies
– Printing still images

Data protected.
• You tried to delete data protected on
another device. Release the protection
of the data on the device used to protect
the data.

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply

On TV color systems

You can use your camcorder in any
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.

Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the
playback image on a TV, it must be a PALsystem-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.

Viewing images recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is
supported, you can view the images with
the same HD (high definition) image
quality as that of the recorded images. You
need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i
compatible TV (or monitor) with
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI
cable (optional) must be connected.

Viewing images recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
To view images recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you need a PALsystem-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO
input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must
be connected.

System

PAL

Used in

Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
Brazil

PAL - N

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.

NTSC

Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan, the Philippines, the
USA, Venezuela, etc.

SECAM

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.

Additional Information

PAL - M

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Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t
[AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 75).

World time difference

Time-zone
differences

Area setting

Time-zone
differences

Area setting

GMT

Lisbon, London

+11:00

Solomon Is

+01:00

Berlin, Paris

+12:00

Fiji, Wellington

+02:00

Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul

–12:00

Eniwetok, Kwajalein

+03:00

Moscow, Nairobi

–11:00

Samoa

+03:30

Tehran

–10:00

Hawaii

+04:00

Abu Dhabi, Baku

–09:00

Alaska

Kabul

–08:00

LosAngeles, Tijuana

+05:00

Karachi, Islamabad

–07:00

Denver, Arizona

+05:30

Calcutta, New Delhi

–06:00

Chicago, Mexico City

+06:00

Almaty, Dhaka

–05:00

NewYork, Bogota

+06:30

Rangoon

–04:00

Santiago

+07:00

Bangkok, Jakarta

–03:30

St. John’s

+08:00

HongKong, Singapore, Beijing

–03:00

Brasilia, Montevideo

+09:00

Seoul, Tokyo

–02:00

Fernando de Noronha

+09:30

Adelaide, Darwin

–01:00

Azores, Cape Verde Is.

+10:00

Melbourne, Sydney

+04:30

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File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk
and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images
or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide,” then use the supplied application.

* Only for the internal hard disk

A Image management files
When you delete the files, you cannot
record/play back the images correctly.
The files are defaulted as hidden files
and not usually displayed.

C SD movie files (MPEG2 files)
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file
becomes divided.
The file numbers go up automatically.
When the capacity of a file number
exceeds 9999, another folder is created
to record new movie files.
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]
t [102PNV01]

The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]
t [102MSDCF]
• By setting
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
[USB CONNECT] t [
USB CONNECT]/
[
USB CONNECT], you can access the
media from the computer through USB
connection.
• Do not modify the files or folders on the
camcorder through the computer. The image
files may be destroyed or may not be played
back.
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
above operation.
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on
page 48. Do not delete the image files on the
camcorder directly from the computer.
• Do not format the media using the computer.
The camcorder may not operate correctly.
• Do not copy the files on the media from the
computer. Operation is not guaranteed.

Additional Information

B HD movie management
information folder
This folder contains recording data of
movies with HD (high definition) image
quality. Do not try to open this folder or
access the contents of this folder from a
computer. Doing so might damage
image files, or prevent image files from
being played back.

D Still image files (JPEG files)
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The
file numbers go up automatically. When
the capacity of a file number exceeds
9999, another folder is created to store
new image files.

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Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format used to record
an HD (high definition) signal of either the
1080i specification*1 or the 720p
specification*2 on internal hard disk drive,
using efficient data compression coding
technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
format is adopted to compress video data,
and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM
system is used to compress audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 format enables a high definition
video signal shot on a digital video camera
recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs,
internal hard disk drive, flash memory,
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” etc.

Recording and playback on your
camcorder
Based on the AVCHD format, your
camcorder records with the HD (high
definition) image quality mentioned below.
In addition to HD (high definition) image
quality, your camcorder is capable of
recording an SD (standard definition) signal
in the conventional MPEG2 format.
Video signal*3:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i,
1440 × 1080/50i
Audio signal:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Recording media:
Internal hard disk drive, “Memory Stick
PRO Duo”
*1: 1080i specification
A high definition specification which utilizes
1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace
system.

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*2: 720p specification
A high definition specification which utilizes 720
effective scanning lines and the progressive
system.
*3: Data recorded in AVCHD format other than
the above mentioned cannot be played on your
camcorder.

About the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”
which is about the half size of a standard
“Memory Stick,” with your camcorder.
However, we do not guarantee the
operation of all types of “Memory Stick
Duo” on your camcorder.
Types of “Memory Stick”

Recording/
Playback

“Memory Stick Duo”
(without MagicGate)

–

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

a

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

a*

* This product does not support 8-bit parallel data
transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data
transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• This product cannot record or play data that uses
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” compliant
product you use.
• Damaged or lost data may occur in the
following cases (the data will not be
compensated for):
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” or
turn off your camcorder while your camcorder
is reading or writing image files on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the
ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing)

•
•

•

•
•
•
•
•
•

•

•

x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
• When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in
the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo
adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be
damaged.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.

x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used with your
camcorder is 8 GB.

On image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” by your camcorder conform to the
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
that has been used with another device, format it
with your camcorder (p. 61). Note that
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices

About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs
have the
mark.

What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?

Additional Information

– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields
It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor.
When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” put it in its case.
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get
wet.
Keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out of
the reach of small children. There is danger that
a child might swallow it.
Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” in the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer
– Places under direct sunlight
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger.

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The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.

To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the /CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.

To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/
FH100 (optional).
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.

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About the remaining battery time
indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time
remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.

About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] on the HOME
MENU and leave your camcorder in recording
standby until the power goes off (p. 76).

About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.

About x.v.Color
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
• xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.

About handling of your
camcorder
On use and care

x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.

Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:

Additional Information

• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD
screen.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).

• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.

• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
• You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.

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x How to prevent 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 the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).

LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.

x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
x On adjustment of the touch panel
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended that
you connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor during the operation.
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Touch
(HOME) t
t [GENERAL SET] t
[CALIBRATION].

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(SETTINGS)

3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or
the like 3 times.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.

If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
b Notes
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.

On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
– Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time

About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.

On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled 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
attached. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if you
do not use your camcorder at all. Use your
camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24
hours.

On trademarks

Additional Information

• “Handycam” and
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,” “
,” “Memory Stick
Duo,” “
,” “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” “
,”
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“
,” “MagicGate,”
“
,” “MagicGate Memory
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this Handbook.

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Notes on the License

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR 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.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.

The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camcorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of
the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the
following URL to download it. When
downloading the source code, select DCRDVD810 as the model for your camcorder.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the
contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /
OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE 
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software are provided in your camcorder. We
provide this software based on license agreements
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests
by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform you
of the following. Please read the following
sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software.

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To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is
not installed on your computer, you can download
it from the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

A Power zoom lever (31, 38)
B PHOTO button (30)
C QUICK ON button (32)
D

/CHG (charge) lamp (16)

E ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (29)
F DC IN jack (16)
G Hook for a shoulder belt
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
H HDMI OUT (mini) jack (41)
J

(USB) jack (57, 58)

K Grip belt (22)

Quick Reference

I A/V Remote Connector (41)

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A Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as a
video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off as
you operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety
device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press
down and push it to the end, and then
tighten the screw. To remove an
accessory, loosen the screw, and then
press down and pull out the accessory.
• When you are recording movies with an
external flash (optional) connected to the
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
Built-in microphone (p. 110).

B Remote sensor/Infrared port
Point the Remote Commander (p. 111)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.

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C Camera recording lamp (76)
Lights up in red during recording.
Flashes when remaining hard disk space
or battery power is low.

A Speaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,
see page 36.
B

(VIEW IMAGES) button (35)

C NIGHTSHOT switch (32)
D

(HOME) button (13, 64)

E Zoom buttons (31, 38)
F START/STOP button (30)
H RESET button
Initializes all the settings, including the
setting of the date and time.
I ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO
Duo”) (23)

Quick Reference

G LCD screen/touch panel (21)

J Battery pack (16)
K

(Movie)/

(Still) mode lamps

(20)
L POWER switch (20)
M

(DISC BURN) button (46)

N Memory Stick Duo slot (23)
O EASY button (25)
P DISP/BATT INFO button (17, 21)
Q . (back light) button (33)

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Handycam Station

A Built-in microphone (31)
An Active Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (optional) will take
precedence when connected.

A

B Flash (69)

C

C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)

D A/V OUT jack (41)

D Interface connector
Connects your camcorder to the
Handycam Station.

E DC IN jack (16)

E BATT (battery release) lever (17)
F Tripod receptacle
Attach the tripod (optional) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw
(optional: the length of the screw must
be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

110

(DISC BURN) button (46)

B Interface connector
Connects your camcorder to the
Handycam Station.
(USB) jack (58)

Remote Commander
b Notes
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

• Point the Remote Commander towards the remote
sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 108).
• When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander within a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any of
b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears
at the position where it was displayed last.
• You cannot select some buttons on the LCD
screen using b / B / v / V.

A DATA CODE button (72)
Displays the date and time or camera setting
data of the recorded images when you press this
during playback.

B PHOTO button (30)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.

C SCAN/SLOW buttons (36)
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons (36)

To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.

F STOP button (36)
G DISPLAY button (17)

Tab

H Transmitter
I START/STOP button (30)
J Power zoom buttons (31, 38)
K PAUSE buttons (36)
L VISUAL INDEX button (35)
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during
playback.

M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons
When you press any button on the [VISUAL
INDEX]/[Film Roll Index]/[Face Index]/
Playlist screen, the orange frame appears on the
LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item
with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter.

WARNING

Quick Reference

E PLAY button (36)

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.

111

Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies

A HOME button (13)
B Remaining battery (approx.) (17)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording quality (HD/SD) and
recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (66)
E Recording/playback media
F Counter (hour/minute/second)
G Recording remaining time

Recording still images

H OPTION button (14)
I FACE DETECTION (69)
J VIEW IMAGES button
K Face Index set (70)
L 5.1ch surround recording (31)
M Image size (70)
N Approximate number of recordable still
images and media/During still image
recording

Viewing movies

O Return button
P Playback mode
Q Current playing movie number/Number
of total recorded movies
R Previous/Next button (36)
S Video operation buttons (36)
T Current playing still image number/
Number of total recorded still images

Viewing still images

4.0M

U Playback folder
Displays only when the playback media
of still images is a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
V Slide show button (39)
W Data file name
X VISUAL INDEX button (35)

112

Indicators when you made
changes

Upper right
Indicator

Fader (83)

Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
Upper left

Center

Meaning

LCD backlight off (21)
Drop sensor off (76)
Drop sensor activated
(76)

Upper right

Media for still images
(23)

Bottom
Indicator

Bottom

Meaning

Face Index (70)

Upper left
Indicator

FACE DETECTION (69)
Picture effect (84)

Meaning

Digital effect (84)

AUDIO MODE (67)
Self-timer recording (84)

Manual focus (80)

9

SCENE SELECTION
(81)

Flash light (69),
REDEYE REDUC (69)
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
(84)
MICREF LEVEL low
(84)

Backlight (33)

.
n

SteadyShot off (68)

WIDE SELECT (67)

4.0M

3.0M

Tele macro (80)
Zebra (68)

Meaning

X.V.COLOR (68)

IMAGE SIZE (70)

CONVERSION LENS
(70)

Slide show set (39)
NightShot (32)

z Tips

Super NightShot (83)

• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.

Color Slow Shutter (83)

Quick Reference

SPOT METER (81)/
EXPOSURE (81)

Center
Indicator

White balance (82)

PictBridge connecting
(58)
E

Warning (93)

113

Data code during recording
The recording date and time is recorded
automatically on the media. They are not
displayed while recording. However, you
can check them as [DATA CODE] during
playback (p. 72).

114

Quick Reference

Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound

x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at
the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear
(right and left) with an additional low-pass
subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.

The latest image coding format standardized
jointly by two international standardization
organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in
2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2
format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice
the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 to encode high definition movies.

x AVCHD format
A high definition digital video camera format
used to record an HD (high definition) signal
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.

x Dolby Digital
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.

x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Sound compression technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio
efficiently while preserving high sound quality.
Sounds are compressed effectively with high
quality sound, and it enables producing 5.1ch
surround sound.

x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time. [VISUAL
INDEX]/[
INDEX]/[
INDEX] are
thumbnail display system.

x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording
format for automatically controlling the bit rate
(the volume of recording data in a given time
segment) according to the scene being recorded.
For fast-moving video, a lot of media space is
used to produce a clear image, so the recording
time to the media shortens.

x Fragmentation
The condition of a media in which files are
divided into pieces scattered around the media.
You may not save your images correctly. You can
solve the condition by performing [MEDIA
FORMAT] (p. 61).

JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts
Group, a still image data compression (data
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder
records still images in JPEG format.

x MPEG

Quick Reference

x JPEG

MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,
the group of standards for the coding (image
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your
camcorder records movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.

115

Quick Reference

Index
Numeric
1080i/576i.............................75
16:9.......................................74

CAMERA DATA ................ 72

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator..... 31

CANDLE ............................. 81

DROP SENSOR ................... 76

Charging the battery............. 16

Dual Rec............................... 32

Battery pack.................. 16

D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
........................................84, 92

16:9 WIDE ...........................67

Pre-installed rechargeable
battery ......................... 105

21-pin adaptor.......................44
4:3...................................67, 74
4:3 TV...................................42
576i.......................................75
5.1ch surround recording......31

A
AC Adaptor ..........................16
Adjusting exposure for back
light.......................................33
AREA SET ...........................75

Charging time ...................... 18

E

CLOCK SET........................ 20

Easy Handycam operation....25

CLOCK/LANG.................... 75

Editing ..................................47

COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter)...... 83, 91

EMPTY ................................ 62

Component A/V cable
................................. 15, 41, 43
Computer ............................. 46
Connection

AUDIO MODE ....................67

4:3 TV........................... 42

AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)........68, 92

DVD/HDD recorders.... 56
High definition TV ....... 41

AVCHD format ....11, 100, 115

Printer ........................... 58

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
..............................................76

Wide TV ....................... 42
CONVERSION LENS......... 70

A/V OUT jack ................41, 56

CTRL FOR HDMI
(Control for HDMI) ............. 77

F
FACE DETECTION ............ 69
Face Index ............................ 37
Face Index set....................... 70
FADER...........................83, 92
FH......................................... 66
File........................................ 99
FILE NO. (File number)....... 71
Film Roll Index ....................37
FIREWORKS....................... 81
Flash ..................................... 88
FLASH LEVEL....................69
FLASH MODE ....................69

D

FOCUS ...........................80, 89

B

DATA CODE .............. 72, 114

Folder ................................... 99

Backup........See Saving images

Date Index............................ 38

FORMAT

Battery pack..........................16

DATE/TIME................ 72, 114

Hard disk ....................... 61

BEACH ................................82

DC IN jack ........................... 16

BEEP ....................................73

DC plug................................ 16

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
....................................... 61

BLACK FADER ..................83

DELETE

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in
zoom microphone)................84

By date.................... 48, 49

“BRAVIA” Sync ..................44

Still images ................... 49

Button-type lithium battery
............................................111

DEMO MODE..................... 76

B&W (Black and white).......84

C
CALIBRATION.................104

116

VCR .............................. 56

A/V connecting cable
..................................15, 43, 56
A/V Remote Connector
........................................40, 56

EXPOSURE ...................81, 91

COMPONENT..................... 75

Movies .......................... 48

DIGITAL ZOOM ................ 67
DISP OUTPUT .................... 75
DISPLAY............................. 72
Display indicators .............. 112
DIVIDE................................ 53

Fragmentation.....................115
Full charge............................ 16

G
GENERAL SET ................... 76
Grip belt................................ 22
GUIDEFRAME....................68

H
Handycam Station ................ 16

Hard disk...........................5, 99

LCD BRIGHT...................... 73

HD movie management file
..............................................99

LCD COLOR ....................... 74

HD (high definition) image
quality .....................................9

LCD BL LEVEL........... 74

LCD panel ............................ 21

HDD INFO ...........................60
HDMI cable ..........................42
HDMI OUT jack...................41
Help ......................................13
High altitudes..........................5
High Definition TV ..............41
Holding the camcorder .........29

O
OLD MOVIE........................92
ONE PUSH.....................82, 91

LCD BRIGHT............... 73

Operation confirmation beep
................................. See BEEP

LCD COLOR................ 74

OPTION MENU...................78

LCD screen .......................... 21

Original.................................51

LP ................................... 66, 67

OTHERS category................47
OUTDOOR...........................82

M

OUTPUT SETTINGS ..........74

Maintenance ....................... 100

HOME MENU................12, 64

MANAGE MEDIA category
.............................................. 60

P

CLOCK/LANG .............75

Media ................................... 22

GENERAL SET ............76

PASTEL ...............................84

Media setting ........................ 22

MOVIE SETTINGS ......66

PB zoom ...............................38

“Memory Stick” ............. 2, 100

OUTPUT SETTINGS ...74

PHOTO CAPTURE..............50

Memory Stick Duo adaptor
............................................ 101

PHOTO SETTINGS .............70

PHOTO SETTINGS......70
SETTINGS category .....64
SOUND/DISP SET .......73
VIEW IMAGES SET ....72
HQ ........................................66

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
........................................ 2, 101
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
........................................ 2, 100

PAL.......................................97

PictBridge .............................58
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
........................................84, 92
Playback .........................26, 35

MICREF LEVEL (Microphone
reference level)..................... 84

Playing time..........................18

Mirror mode ......................... 33

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ...82

Icon .......See Display indicators

Moisture condensation ....... 103

Power cord (Mains lead) ......16

Image management files .......99

Movie

I

Playlist ..................................54

Dubbing movies............ 51

Pre-installed rechargeable
battery .................................105

Index screen display button
............................................112

Recording mode............ 66

Print ......................................58

Indicators ............................113
INDOOR...............................82
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
............................................101

Shooting ........................ 30
MOVIE SETTINGS............. 66

Q

MPEG................................. 115

QUICK ON...........................32

MPEG2................................. 99

QUICK ON STBY
(Quick on standby) ...............76

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264......... 115

J
JPEG .............................99, 115

N
NightShot ............................. 32

L

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT.......... 67

LANDSCAPE.......................82

Number of recordable pictures
.............................................. 71

LANGUAGE SET ................75
LCD BL LEVEL
(LCD back light level) ..........74

Quick Reference

IMAGE SIZE........................70

R
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
..............................................76
REC MODE (Recording mode)
..............................................66
Recording .......................25, 29
Recording time ...............11, 18
REDEYE REDUC................69

117

Battery ...........................17

SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)
............................................. 69

Hard disk .......................60

SUNRISE&SUNSET........... 81

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
.......................................60

SUPER NIGHTSHOT ... 83, 91

Remaining

Remaining battery ................17

World time difference .......... 98

X
X.V.COLOR.................68, 102

REMAINING SET (movie)
..............................................68

TELE MACRO .............. 80, 92

Z

Telephoto ............................. 31

Remote Commander.....86, 111

ZEBRA................................. 68

Thumbnail.......................... 115

REMOTE CTRL
(Remote control)...................76

Zoom ....................................31

Trademark.......................... 105

ZOOM LINK........................ 72

REPAIR IMG.DB F. ............63
RESET................................109

Tripod................................. 110
TV color system................... 97
TV CONNECT Guide ......... 40
TV TYPE ............................. 74

S
S VIDEO cable.....................43
S VIDEO jack.......................56
SCENE SELECTION.....81, 91
SD movie files ......................99
SD (standard definition) image
quality.....................................9

TWILIGHT.......................... 81
TWILIGHT PORT............... 81

U
USB cable ............................ 15
USB CONNECT.................. 99

Self-diagnosis display...........93

USB jack ............................ 110

SELF-TIMER.......................84

USB SELECT ................ 57, 58

SEPIA...................................84

Using abroad ........................ 97

SETTINGS ...........................64
SETTINGS category ............64

V

Slide show ............................39

VBR ............................. 11, 115

SLIDE SHOW SET..............39

VIEW IMAGES SET........... 72

SMTH SLW REC.................33

Viewing pictures on a TV.... 39

SNOW ..................................82

VISUAL INDEX ................. 35

SOUND/DISP SET ..............73

VOLUME ............................ 73

SP....................................66, 67

Volume adjustment .............. 36

SPOT FOCUS ................80, 91
SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter) ......81, 91

118

T

Wide TV ............................... 42

W
Wall outlet (Wall socket)..... 16

SPOTLIGHT ........................82

Warning indicators............... 93

STEADYSHOT..............68, 89

Warning messages ............... 94

Still image
Copying still images......52

WHITE BAL. (White balance)
....................................... 82, 91

IMAGE SIZE ................70

WHITE FADER .................. 83

Shooting ........................30

Wide angle ........................... 31

Still image files .............99

WIDE SELECT ............. 67, 92

Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/



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