Sony Handycam Hdr Sr10E Users Manual

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© 2008 Sony Corporation
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Handycam Handbook
HDR-SR10E
Enjoying your
camcorder
9
Getting Started 15
Recording/Playback
25
Editing 47
Utilizing recording media 60
Customizing your
camcorder 64
Troubleshooting 85
Additional
Information 97
Quick
Reference 107
2
Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
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”)*
– (“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”)
• 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.)
• “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.
• 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
Notes on use
*Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be
used.
LCD screen Battery pack
3
• 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.
• 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
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
4
– 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.
5
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.
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.
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)
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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
Operation flow ................................ 9
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of
menus ......................................... 12
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 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
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
(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
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
..................................................... 60
Checking the media information ... 60
Deleting all images (Formatting)
..................................................... 61
Enjoying your camcorder
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
Editing
Utilizing recording media
7
Preventing data on the hard disk of
the camcorder from being recovered
.....................................................62
Repairing the image database file
.....................................................63
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
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)
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 ............................85
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators .................................. 93
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
Identifying parts and controls ......107
Indicators displayed during recording/
playback ....................................112
Glossary ......................................115
Index ...........................................116
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
8
Subject examples and solutions
Checking your golf
swing
Getting a good
shot of a ski slope
or beach
BSMTH SLW REC ....................... 33 BBacklight ...................................33
BBEACH.......................................82
BSNOW .......................................82
Capturing still
images during
movie recording
A child on the
stage under a spot
light
BDual Rec ................................... 32 BSPOTLIGHT...............................82
Flowers in close-
up
Fireworks with all
its splendor
BPORTRAIT ................................ 82
BFOCUS ...................................... 80
BTELE MACRO............................ 80
BFIREWORKS..............................81
BFOCUS.......................................80
Focusing on the
dog on the left
side of the screen
A sleeping child
under dim light
BFOCUS ...................................... 80
BSPOT FOCUS ............................ 80
BNightShot ..................................32
BCOLOR SLOW SHTR .................83
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Enjoying your camcorder
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).
bNotes
• 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.
BGet ready (p. 15).
xSelecting the media (p. 22)
BRecord with HD (high definition) image quality
(p. 29).
Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format
“1920 × 1080/50i” (p. 100), which provides highly-
detailed, beautiful images.
bNotes
• 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.
BPlay back the images.
xViewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 35)
xViewing on a high definition TV (p. 41)
You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD
(high definition) movies.
zTips
• 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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BSave recorded images.
xDubbing images from the internal hard disk to a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 51)
xDubbing 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.
xEditing 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.”
BDelete 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.
xDeleting the selected images (p. 48)
xDeleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 61)
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Enjoying your camcorder
zTips
• 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.
Recording time of movies (internal hard disk)
HD (high definition) image quality
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
*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 Approximate recordable time (hour minute)
SD 9M (HQ)
(high quality) 9 h 40 m
SD 6M (SP)
(standard quality) 14 h 30 m
SD 3M (LP)
(long play) 27 h 40 m
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.
12
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
BCategories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(VIEW IMAGES) category
(OTHERS) category
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
(SETTINGS) category
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.
“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your
camcorder
(HELP)
Displays a description of the item (p. 13)
Category
Item Page
MOVIE*30
PHOTO*30
SMTH SLW REC 33
Item Page
VISUAL INDEX*35
INDEX*37
INDEX*37
PLAYLIST 54
Item Page
DELETE*48
PHOTO CAPTURE 50
MOVIE DUB 51
PHOTO COPY 52
EDIT 53
PLAYLIST EDIT 54
PRINT 58
USB CONNECT 47
TV CONNECT Guide*40
Item Page
MOVIE MEDIA SET*22
PHOTO MEDIA SET*23
MEDIA INFO 60
MEDIA FORMAT*61
REPAIR IMG.DB F. 63
Item Page
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Enjoying your camcorder
1While pressing the green button,
turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn on
the power.
2Press (HOME) A (or B).
3Touch the desired category.
Example: (OTHERS) category
4Touch the desired item.
Example: [EDIT]
5Follow the guide on the screen for
further operation.
To hide the HOME MENU screen
Touch .
BWhen you want to know something
about the function of each item on
the HOME MENU - HELP
1Press (HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
2Touch (HELP).
The bottom of the (HELP) turns
orange.
Using the HOME MENU
(HOME) A
(HOME) B
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3Touch 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.
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.
Using the OPTION MENU
(OPTION)
15
Getting Started
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.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16)
Handycam Station (1) (p. 16, 110)
Component A/V cable (1) (p. 41)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43, 56)
USB cable (1) (p. 57, 58)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 111)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
(p. 16, 101)
21-pin adaptor (p. 44)
For the model with the mark printed on their
bottom surfaces only.
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1)
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)
–PMB Guide
– Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)
“Operating Guide” (1)
16
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (H series) (p. 101) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
bNotes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
1Connect 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.
2Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
3Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (the default setting).
4Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
5Insert 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.
bNotes
• When inserting the camcorder into the
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.
4
3
1
2
5
5
POWER switch
DC IN jack
DC plug
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
/CHG
(charge) lamp
Battery pack
17
Getting Started
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 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.
bNotes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the battery pack.
bNotes
• 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 IN jack
Open the
jack cover
POWER switch
DC plug
BATT (battery
release) lever
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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.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Recording 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.
• Top: When the media is set to the hard disk
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
bNotes
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
– [REC MODE]: SP
– The LCD backlight turns on.
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.
• Top: When the media is set to the hard disk
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
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).
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FH50 135
NP-FH60 (supplied) 135
NP-FH70 170
NP-FH100 390
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Image quality HD SD HD SD
NP-FH50 70 80 30 40
75 80 30 40
NP-FH60
(supplied)
100 110 50 50
100 110 50 50
NP-FH70 150 185 70 90
160 185 80 90
60
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
NP-FH100 355 415 170 200
370 415 180 200
*Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
Battery pack Playback time*
Image quality HD SD
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
*When the LCD backlight is on.
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Image quality HD SD HD SD
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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 NP-
FH100 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.
1While 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.
2Touch (HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [CLOCK SET]
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
3Select the desired geographical
area with / , then touch
[NEXT].
4Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch
[NEXT].
5Set [Y] (year) with / .
6Select [M] with / , then set
the month with / .
7Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].
8Make sure that the clock is
correctly set, then touch .
The clock starts.
You can set any year up to the year
2037.
To turn off the power
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
bNotes
• 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).
Touch the button
on the LCD
screen.
POWER switch
(HOME)
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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).
zTips
• 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).
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET] (p. 75).
Changing the language setting
Step 4: Making
setting adjustments
before recording
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
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.
bNotes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
zTips
• 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.
Adjusting the LCD panel
190 degrees to the
camcorder
2180 degrees
(max.)
290 degrees
(max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
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• 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.
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder correctly.
Fastening the grip belt
Step 5: Selecting the
media
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.
bNotes
• You can do recording/playback/editing
operations for the selected media. When you
want to change media, reselect the media.
zTips
• See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time.
• See page 51 on dubbing/copying between two
media.
1Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
The media setting screen for movies
appears.
2Touch the desired media and
image quality.
indicates HD (high definition)
image quality, and indicates SD
(standard definition) image quality.
Selecting the media for movies
Hard disk
“Memory Stick”
Movie Still
image
MOVIE MEDIA SET
MEMORY STICK
HDD HDD
MEMORY STICK
Select the media and image quality.
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Getting Started
3Touch [YES] t .
The media for movies is changed.
1Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
The media setting screen for still images
appears.
2Touch the desired media.
3Touch [YES] t .
The media for still images is changed.
To check the media setting
1Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light
up the (Movie)/ (Still) lamp
depending on which media you want to
check.
2Check the media icon on the screen.
: Hard disk
: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
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.
1Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
1Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in
the direction of the arrow.
2Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
3Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.
2If 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.
Selecting the media for still
images
PHOTO MEDIA SET
HDD MEMORY STICK
Select the media.
Media icon
Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”
ACCESS lamp (“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.”
3Touch [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.
bNotes
• 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.
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
SD (standard definition) image quality
bNotes
• 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.”
zTips
• For the number of recordable still images, see
page 71.
AVC
HD
16M
(FH)
AVC
HD
9M
(HQ)
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 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)
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Recording/Playback
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).
1Turn the POWER
switch G in the
direction of the arrow
until the (Movie)
lamp lights up.
2Press EASY I.
3Press START/STOP H (or D) to
start recording.*
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
1Turn the POWER
switch G in the
direction of the arrow
until the (Still) lamp
lights up.
2Press EASY I.
3
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust
the focus
A
(a beep sounds), then
press it fully
B
(a shutter click
sounds).
zTips
• During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 69).
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),
turn it while pressing the green button.
Recording movies
EASY appears on
the LCD screen.
[30min]
REC
[STBY] b [REC]
Recording still images
EASY appears on
the LCD screen.
Flashing b Lights up
*The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 66).
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1Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.
2Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or E).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
1 :Goes to the Film Roll Index screen.
2 :Goes to the Face Index screen.
3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*
4 :Displays still images.
Playing back recorded movies/still images
* appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).
HDD
HOME MENU
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
Returns to the
recording screen
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)
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Recording/Playback
3Start playback.
Movies:
Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
zTips
• 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.
zTips
• To change the media, select the media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22).
*The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 72).
*The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 72).
Stops (goes to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Beginning of the
movie/previous
movie
Returns (to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch
Next movie
Reverse/ Forward
The recording date/
time*
Goes to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Returns (to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Slide show (p. 39)
The recording
date/time*
Previous/Next
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To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY I again. disappears
from the LCD screen.
Menu settings during Easy Handycam
operation
Press (HOME) C (or B) to display
the menu items available for setup changes
(p. 12, 64).
bNotes
• 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/Playback
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.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in
your camcorder, see page 2.
• 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).
PHOTO E
(HOME) A
START/STOP B
START/
STOP F
Lens cover
Opens automatically
when the power is
switched on.
(HOME) D
ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)
(Movie) lamp/
(Still) lamp
/CHG
(charge) lamp
POWER switch C
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),
turn it while pressing the green button.
ACCESS lamp
(“Memory Stick PRO
Duo”)
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1Turn the POWER switch C in the
direction of the arrow until the
(Movie) lamp lights up.
2Press START/STOP F (or B).
To stop recording, press START/STOP
F (or B) again.
1Turn the POWER switch C in the
direction of the arrow until the
(Still) lamp lights up.
2Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds),
then press it fully B (a shutter
click sounds).
appears beside or . When
disappears, the image has been
recorded.
zTips
• 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].
Recording movies
[STBY] b [REC]
Recording still images
Flashing b Lights up
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Recording/Playback
You can magnify images up to 15 times the
original size with the power zoom lever or
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 67) if you
want to zoom to a level greater than 15 × when
recording movies.
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.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound
Glossary (p. 115)
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
SURROUND] ( ) or [2ch STEREO]
( ) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 67).
Zooming
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
Built-in microphone
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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.
zTips
• 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).
You can record high quality still images
during movie recording by pressing
PHOTO.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• 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.
When you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to
ON, appears. You can record images in
dark places.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• 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).
Starting shooting quickly
(QUICK ON)
Recording high quality still
images during movie recording
(Dual Rec)
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
Infrared port
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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.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
zTips
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
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.
1Touch (HOME) t (CAMERA)
t [SMTH SLW REC].
2Press 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].
• [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.
bNotes
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3-
second movie (approx.).
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as
good as that of normal recording.
Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects
Recording in mirror mode
Recording fast action in slow-
motion (SMTH SLW REC)
[3sec AFTER]
[3sec BEFORE]
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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
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.
1Turn the POWER switch E to turn on your camcorder.
2Press (VIEW IMAGES) F (or C).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
1 :Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 37).
2 :Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 37).
3 :Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*
4 :Displays still images.
* appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).
Lens cover
Closes when an INDEX screen appears.
POWER switch E
(HOME) B
(VIEW IMAGES) C
(HOME) A
Power zoom lever D
(VIEW
IMAGES) F
HDD
Previous
6 images
Next
6 images
Selects images
by date (p. 38)
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”)
Returns to the
recording screen (OPTION)
HOME MENU
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zTips
• 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).
3Start playing back.
Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
zTips
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.
• 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.
Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.
To adjust the sound volume
Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / .
Playing movies
Viewing still images
Beginning of the movie/previous
movie
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch
Next movie
Stops (goes to the INDEX
screen)
Reverse/Forward
(OPTION)
Returns (to the INDEX screen)
Previous/Next
Goes to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
(OPTION)
Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Slide show (p. 39)
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Recording/Playback
zTips
• You can switch the playback mode by touching
(HOME) B (or A) t (VIEW
IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].
Movies can be divided by a set time and the
first scene of each division is displayed on
the INDEX screen. You can start playing
back a movie from the selected thumbnail.
Select the media which contains the movie
you want to play back before the operation
(p. 22).
1Turn the POWER switch to turn
on the camcorder, and press
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
2Touch (Film Roll Index).
3Touch / to select the desired
movie.
4Touch / to search for the
desired scene, then touch the
scene you want to play back.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
zTips
• You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by
touching (HOME) t (VIEW
IMAGES) t [ 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).
1Turn the POWER switch to turn
on the camcorder, and press
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
2Touch (Face Index).
3Touch / to select the desired
movie.
4Touch / , then touch the
desired face image to view the
scene.
Playback starts from the beginning of
the scene with the selected face image.
Searching for desired scene by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
HDD
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
Sets the interval at which to create
thumbnails of scenes in a movie.
Searching for desired scene by
face (Face Index)
HDD
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
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bNotes
• 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].
zTips
• You can display the [Face Index] screen by
touching (HOME) t (VIEW
IMAGES) t [ 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).
bNotes
• You cannot use the Date Index function for still
images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
1Turn the POWER switch to turn
on the camcorder, and press
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
2To search for movies, touch the
or tab. To search for still
images, touch the tab.
3Touch date on the screen.
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
4Touch / to select the date of
the desired image, then touch
.
The images of the selected date are
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
zTips
• On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen,
you can use the Date Index function by
following the steps 3 to 4.
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.
Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index)
Using PB zoom
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen
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Recording/Playback
1Play back the still image you want to
magnify.
2Magnify the still image with T
(Telephoto).
The screen is framed.
3Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
4Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch .
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.
bNotes
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
zTips
• 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).
Playing back a series of still
images (Slide show)
Playing the image on
a TV
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.
bNotes
• 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.
You can connect your camcorder to the TV
easily following the instructions displayed
on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT
Guide].
Operation flow
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).
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bNotes
• 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.
Your camcorder will advise you of the most
advantageous way of connecting your TV.
1Turn 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.
2Touch the answer to the question
displayed on the screen.
Meanwhile, you can make the relevant
connection between your camcorder and
the TV.
A/V Remote
Connector
Selecting the most
advantageous connection - TV
CONNECT Guide
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Recording/Playback
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.
Connecting to a high definition TV
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (p. 75)
bNotes
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.
t (p. 42)t (p. 41)
1
A
Component A/V cable
(supplied) (Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
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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.
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).
bNotes
• 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
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting
HDMI
IN
B
2
HDMI cable (optional)
t (p. 43)t (p. 43) t (p. 43)
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Recording/Playback
bNotes
• 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).
*Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV.
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder Cable TV HOME MENU setting
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 75)
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 74)
bNotes
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to
output audio signals.
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 74)
bNotes
• 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 ).
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
[4:3]* (p. 74)
1
C
Component A/V cable
(supplied) (Green) Y
(Blue) P
B
/C
B
(Red) P
R
/C
R
(Red)
(White)
1
DA/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
1
EA/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
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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.
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.
bNotes
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output images, images are output with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
zTips
• 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
cable**, a whole new world of photos can
be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.
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.
*“BRAVIA” TVs sold in 2008 or later are
compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync.
1Connect your camcorder and a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV*
with the HDMI cable (optional).
2Turn on your camcorder.
The TV input is switched automatically,
and the image of your camcorder is
displayed on the TV.
*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 HD-
compatible TV for details.
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
HDMI cable
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Recording/Playback
3Operate 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
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• 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.
zTips
• You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your
camcorder (p. 51).
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.”
Saving images using a computer
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
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.
DELETE
You can delete images on the media (p. 48).
PHOTO CAPTURE
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.
Item list
(OTHERS) category
TV CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder helps you select the
appropriate connection for your device
(p. 39).
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Deleting images
You can delete images recorded on the
media using your camcorder.
bNotes
• 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.”
zTips
• 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).
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).
bNotes
• Important data should be saved on external media
(p. 46).
1Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
2Touch [ DELETE].
3Touch [ DELETE] or [
DELETE].
Deleting movies
4Touch 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.
5Touch 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
1In step 3, touch [ DELETE by
date]/[ DELETE by date].
2Touch / 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.
3Touch t [YES] t .
DELETE by date
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Editing
bNotes
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist
(p. 54), the movie added to the Playlist is
deleted also from the Playlist.
Select the media which contains the still
image you want to delete before the
operation (p. 23).
1Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
2Touch [ DELETE].
3Touch [ DELETE].
4Touch the still image to be
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.
5Touch t [YES] t .
To delete all still images at one time
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t
[YES] t [YES] t .
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.
1In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date].
2Touch / 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.
3Touch t [YES] t .
Deleting still images
DELETE by date
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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).
1Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO
CAPTURE].
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen
appears.
2Touch the movie to be captured.
The selected movie starts playback.
3Touch at the point where you
want to capture.
The movie pauses.
4Touch .
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.
PHOTO CAPTURE 9999
0:00:24
To finish capturing
Touch t .
bNotes
• 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.
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Editing
Dubbing/copying
images to a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” with
your camcorder
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.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• 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.”
1Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB].
The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.
2Touch the image quality of the
movie to be dubbed.
[ t DUB]: To dub the
movies with HD (high definition) image
quality
Dubbing movies
MOVIE DUB
DUB DUB
[ t DUB]: To dub the
movies with SD (standard definition)
image quality
3Touch the type of dubbing.
[DUB by select]: To select movies and dub
[DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a
specified date
[ DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlists
with HD (high definition) image quality
[ DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlists
with SD (standard definition) image
quality
When you select Playlist as the source
of dubbing, follow the on-screen
instructions to dub.
4Select 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.
[DUB by date]: Select the recording date
of the movie to be dubbed, then touch
. You cannot select multiple dates.
zTips
• Press and hold the image on the LCD screen
to confirm the image. Touch to return
to the previous screen.
DUB by select
Press and hold:PREVIEW
Remaining capacity of
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
DUB by date
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5Touch t [YES].
Dubbing starts.
zTips
• To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is
finished, select [ MEMORY STICK]/[
MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]
and play them back (p. 22).
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.
bNotes
• 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.
1Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY].
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.
2Touch 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
3Select the still image to be
copied.
[COPY by select]: Touch the still image
to be copied. The selected still image is
marked with . You can select multiple
still images.
[COPY by date]: Select the recording
date of the still image to be copied, then
touch . You cannot select multiple
dates.
4Touch t [YES].
Copying starts.
zTips
• To check the copied still images after copying is
finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back
(p. 23).
Copying still images
COPY by select COPY by date
COPY
zTips
• Press and hold the image on the screen to
confirm the image. Touch to return to
the previous screen.
COPY
Press and hold:PREVIEW
COPY by date
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Editing
Dividing a movie
Select the media which contains the movie
you want to divide before the operation
(p. 22).
1Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].
2Touch [DIVIDE].
3Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie starts playback.
4Touch at the point where you
want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie pauses.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
5Touch t [YES] t .
bNotes
• You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
Adjusts the dividing point with more
precision after the dividing point has
been selected with
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie
• 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.
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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).
bNotes
• Images with HD (high definition) image quality
and SD (standard definition) image quality are
added to an individual Playlist.
1Touch (HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2Touch [ ADD] or [ ADD].
3Touch the movie to be added to
the Playlist.
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.
4Touch t [YES] t .
To add all the movies recorded on the
same day at one time
1In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/
[ ADD by date].
The recording dates of movies are
displayed on the screen.
2Touch / to select the recording
date of the desired movie.
3Touch 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.
4Touch t [YES] t .
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• 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.
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Editing
Select the media you want to create, play,
or edit a Playlist before the operation
(p. 22).
1Touch (HOME) t (VIEW
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].
The Playlist screen appears.
2Touch the movie you want to play
back.
The Playlist is played back from the
selected movie to the end, then the
screen returns to the Playlist screen.
To erase unnecessary movies from
the Playlist
1Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS)
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2Touch [ ERASE]/[ ERASE].
To erase all the movies from the
Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL]/[
ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
3Select the movie to be erased from the
list.
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.
4Touch t [YES] t .
To change the order within the Playlist
1Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS)
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2Touch [ MOVE]/[ MOVE].
3Select the movie to be moved.
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.
4Touch .
5Select the destination with / .
6Touch t [YES] t .
zTips
• When you select multiple movies, the movies
are moved following the order appearing in the
Playlist.
Playing the Playlist
HDD
Destination bar
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Dubbing to other devices
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).
bNotes
•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.
AA/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.
BA/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
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.
bNotes
• You cannot dub to recorders connected with an
HDMI cable.
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
Devices without an
S VIDEO jack
: Video/Signal flow
A/V OUT jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
IN
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
AUDIO
(Yellow)
(White) (Red)
VIDEO AUDIO
IN
VCRs or DVD/
HDD recorders
Devices with an S VIDEO jack
Editing
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Editing
• 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.
1Turn on your camcorder, and
press (VIEW IMAGES).
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display
device (p. 74).
2Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
3Connect 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.
4Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.
5When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
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.
1Turn 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.
Connecting with the USB cable
USB SELECT
PRINT
USB CONNECT USB CONNECT
DISC BURN
STBY
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3Touch [ USB CONNECT] or
[ USB CONNECT] according to
the media on which the movie you
want to dub is recorded.
4Operate the device to be
connected, and start recording.
For details, refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.
5After dubbing is complete, touch
[END] t [YES], then disconnect
the USB cable.
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.
zTips
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t
[USB CONNECT].
Printing recorded still
images (PictBridge
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.
1Connect the Handycam Station to
the wall outlet (wall socket) using
the supplied AC Adaptor.
2Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station securely, then
turn on your camcorder.
3Connect the (USB) jack of the
Handycam Station to the printer
using the USB cable (p. 110).
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen
automatically.
4Touch [PRINT].
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
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Editing
You can select a still image on the
screen.
5Touch the still image to be
printed.
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.
6Touch (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.
7Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t .
The still image selection screen appears
again.
To finish printing
In step 4, touch on the image selection
screen.
bNotes
• 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
zTips
• 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
This category enables you to use the hard
disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for
various purposes.
MOVIE MEDIA SET
You can select the media for movies
(p. 22).
PHOTO MEDIA SET
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).
Checking the media
information
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.
bNotes
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
check the media information. Cancel Easy
Handycam operation (p. 28).
Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].
The remaining recordable time for each
recording mode is displayed.
zTips
• You can check the recordable free space, etc. by
touching at the lower right on the screen.
To turn off the display
Touch .
bNotes
• 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).
zTips
• Only the information of the media selected on
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. Change
the media setting if necessary (p. 22).
Item list
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
Utilizing recording media
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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).
bNotes
• 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.
1Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [HDD].
2Touch [YES] t [YES].
3When [Completed.] appears,
touch .
Formatting the hard disk
1Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” to be formatted into your
camcorder.
2Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [MEMORY STICK].
3Touch [YES] t [YES].
4When [Completed.] appears,
touch .
bNotes
• 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”
Formatting 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].
bNotes
• 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.
1Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the camcorder and
the wall outlet (wall socket).
2Turn on your camcorder.
3Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [HDD].
The [ FORMAT] screen appears.
4Press and hold . (back light) for
a few seconds (p. 109).
The [ EMPTY] screen appears.
5Touch [YES] t [YES].
6When [Completed.] appears,
touch .
bNotes
• 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.
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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.
1Touch (HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [HDD] or
[MEMORY STICK].
2Touch [YES].
The management file check starts.
Touch and quit the management file
check if no inconsistency is found.
3Touch [YES].
4After [Completed.] appears, touch
.
bNotes
• 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.”
• The image database files of the hard disk and
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are repaired
separately.
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
YES
Do you want to check the Image Database File?
NO
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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.
1Turn on your camcorder, then
press (HOME).
2Touch (SETTINGS).
3Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/ to change the page.
4Touch the desired item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/ to change the page.
5Change the setting, then touch
.
Using the HOME MENU
(SETTINGS) category
(HOME)
(HOME)
1/3
STBY
REC MODE
MOVIE SETTINGS
AUDIO MODE
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT
DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT
REC MODE
For setting the quality of movies.
STBY
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MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66)
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 70)
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 72)
SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 73)
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 74)
CLOCK/ LANG (p. 75)
List of the (SETTINGS)
category items
Items Page
REC MODE 66
AUDIO MODE 67
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 67
WIDE SELECT 67
DIGITAL ZOOM 67
STEADYSHOT 68
AUTO SLW SHUTTR 68
X.V.COLOR 68
GUIDEFRAME 68
ZEBRA 68
REMAINING SET 68
SUB-T DATE 69
FLASH MODE* 69
FLASH LEVEL 69
REDEYE REDUC 69
FACE DETECTION 69
INDEX SET* 70
CONVERSION LENS 70
Items Page
IMAGE SIZE* 70
FILE NO. 71
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 67
STEADYSHOT 68
GUIDEFRAME 68
ZEBRA 68
FLASH MODE* 69
FLASH LEVEL 69
REDEYE REDUC 69
FACE DETECTION 69
CONVERSION LENS 70
Items Page
DATA CODE 72
DISPLAY 72
Items Page
VOLUME* 73
BEEP* 73
LCD BRIGHT 73
LCD BL LEVEL 74
LCD COLOR 74
Items Page
TV TYPE 74
DISP OUTPUT 75
COMPONENT 75
Items Page
CLOCK SET* 20
AREA SET 75
SUMMERTIME 75
LANGUAGE SET* 75
Items Page
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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.
MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)
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.
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)).
BHD 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)).
REC MODE (Recording
mode)
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BSD SP ( )
Records in standard quality mode
(SD 6M (SP)).
SD LP ( )
Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(SD 3M (LP)).
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• See pages 11 and 24 for the expected recording
time of each recording mode.
• You can select the [REC MODE] for each
media separately.
You can change the recording sound
format.
B5.1ch SURROUND ( )
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
2ch STEREO ( )
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
bNotes
• appears temporarily regardless of the
setting when you play back movies recorded on
the setting; [RECORD SOUND] to [OFF] of
[SMTH SLW REC].
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).
bNotes
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 32).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
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.
B16:9 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.
bNotes
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV
connected for playback (p. 74).
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.
BOFF
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.
AUDIO MODE
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
WIDE SELECT
DIGITAL ZOOM
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
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180 ×
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 180 × zoom is
performed digitally.
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.
When recording in dark places, the shutter
speed is automatically reduced to 1/25
second (The default setting is [ON]).
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.
bNotes
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded
content will be played back on an x.v.Color-
compliant 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
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]).
zTips
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
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.
BOFF
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.
bNotes
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
zTips
• IRE represents the screen brightness.
BON
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
STEADYSHOT
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)
X.V.COLOR
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
REMAINING SET
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bNotes
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.
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.
bNotes
• 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.
BAUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF ( )
Records without flash.
bNotes
• 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.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
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.
BNORMAL( )
LOW( )
Makes the flash level lower.
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.
bNotes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color
and exposure automatically. Also,
optimizes the face image.
BON ( )
Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The
detected face image is optimized
automatically.
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle
date)
FLASH MODE
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
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ON[NO FRAMES] ( )
Detects a face without showing a frame.
The detected face image is optimized
automatically.
OFF
Does not use [FACE DETECTION] function.
bNotes
• 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.
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.
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].
INDEX SET
CONVERSION LENS
REC
Face detection mark
Face detection frame
PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
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.
B4.0M ( )
Records still images clearly (2,304 ×
1,728).
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).
bNotes
• The selected image size is effective while the
(still) lamp is lit.
IMAGE SIZE
4.0M
3.0M
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Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and the number of recordable
still images (Unit: number of
images)*
When the POWER switch is
(Still)
*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.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• You can also use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
capacity of under 1 GB for recording still
images.
BSERIES
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.
RESET
Assigns file numbers in sequence,
following the largest file number existing
on the current recording medium.
See page 67.
See page 68.
See page 68.
See page 68.
See page 69.
See page 69.
See page 69.
See page 69.
See page 70.
4.0M
2304 × 1728
1GB 475
2GB 970
4GB 1900
8GB 3850
FILE NO. (File number)
4.0M
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
STEADYSHOT
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
FLASH MODE
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
CONVERSION LENS
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VIEW IMAGES SET
(Items to customize the display)
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.
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
BOFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
CAMERA DATA
Displays camera setting data.
DATE/TIME
ADate
BTime
DATA CODE
CAMERA DATA
CSteadyShot off
DBrightness
EWhite balance
FGain
GShutter speed
HAperture value
IExposure
zTips
• 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.
You can select the number of thumbnails
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Thumbnail Glossary (p. 115)
BZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the power zoom lever on your
camcorder.*
DISPLAY
Movie
Still image
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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.
SOUND/DISP SET
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)
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.
Touch / to adjust the volume
(p. 36).
BON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen with / .
1Adjust the brightness with / .
2Touch .
zTips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
VOLUME
BEEP
LCD BRIGHT
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You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen
with / .
zTips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD
back light level)
LCD COLOR
Low intensity High intensity
OUTPUT SETTINGS
(Items for when connecting other devices)
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.
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.
B16:9
Select this to view your images on a 16:9
(wide) TV.
4:3
Select this to view your images on a 4:3
standard TV.
bNotes
• Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image
recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality is 16:9.
TV TYPE
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
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BLCD 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.
bNotes
• The setting of [DISP OUTPUT] may be
changed according to the setting of [CTRL FOR
HDMI] (p. 77).
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
B1080i/576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1080i
signal.
DISP OUTPUT
COMPONENT
CLOCK/ LANG
(Items to set clock and language)
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
See page 20.
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.
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward
1 hour.
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
zTips
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.
CLOCK SET
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE SET
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GENERAL SET
(Other setup items)
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.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you turn the POWER switch
to (Movie).
zTips
• 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)
The camera recording lamp on the front of
your camcorder lights up, as the default
setting is [ON].
See page 104.
DEMO MODE
REC LAMP (Recording
lamp)
CALIBRATION
B5 min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
bNotes
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is
automatically set to [NEVER].
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].
bNotes
• [A.SHUT OFF] does not work during sleep
mode.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the supplied Remote Commander
(p. 111).
zTips
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
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.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut
off)
QUICK ON STBY (Quick
on standby)
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
control)
DROP SENSOR
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bNotes
• 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.
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).
CTRL FOR HDMI
(Control for HDMI)
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU
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.
1While using your camcorder,
touch (OPTION) on the screen.
2Touch 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.
3Change the setting, then touch
.
bNotes
• 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.
Using the OPTION MENU
(OPTION)
Tab
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Recording items on the OPTION
MENU
Items *Page
tab
FOCUS –80
SPOT FOCUS –80
TELE MACRO –80
EXPOSURE –81
SPOT METER –81
SCENE SELECTION –81
WHITE BAL. –82
COLOR SLOW SHTR –83
SUPER NIGHTSHOT –83
tab
FADER –83
D.EFFECT –84
PICT.EFFECT –84
tab
REC MODE a66
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC –84
MICREF LEVEL –84
IMAGE SIZE a70
SELF-TIMER –84
FLASH MODE a69
TIMING –33
RECORD SOUND –33
*Items that are included also in the HOME
MENU.
Viewing items on the OPTION
MENU
Items *Page
tab
DELETE a48
DELETE by date a48
DELETE ALL a48
tab
DIVIDE a53
ERASE ALL a55
MOVE a55
-- (The tab depends on the situation/No
tab)
ADD** a54
ADD** a54
ADD by date** a54
ADD by date** a54
PRINT a58
SLIDE SHOW –39
VOLUME a73
DATA CODE a72
SLIDE SHOW SET –39
ADD a54
ADD a54
ADD by date a54
ADD by date a54
COPIES –58
DATE/TIME –58
SIZE –58
ERASE a55
*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.
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
1Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2Touch (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.
3Touch .
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t in step 1.
bNotes
• 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.
zTips
• 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
FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
1Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
bNotes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
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 wide-
angle (W side).
bNotes
• 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.
SPOT FOCUS
TELE MACRO
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You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
1Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2Adjust the exposure by touching /
.
3Touch .
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
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.
1Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
2Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
bNotes
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
You can record images effectively in
various situations.
BAUTO
Select to automatically record images
effectively without the [SCENE
SELECTION] function.
TWILIGHT* ( )
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
TWILIGHT PORT. ( )
Select to take a subject in the foreground
against a night view.
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.
FIREWORKS* ( )
Select to take spectacular shots of
fireworks.
EXPOSURE
SPOT METER (Flexible
spot meter)
SCENE SELECTION
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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.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPOTLIGHT**( )
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
BEACH** ( )
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or
a lake.
SNOW** ( )
Select to take bright pictures of a white
landscape.
bNotes
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
• Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the
(Still) lamp is lit, the setting changes to
[AUTO] once the (Movie) lamp lights up.
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
BAUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
OUTDOOR ( )
The white balance is appropriately
adjusted for the following recording
conditions:
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
INDOOR (n)
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.
1Touch [ONE PUSH].
2Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
3Touch [ ].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
*Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
WHITE BAL. (White
balance)
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bNotes
• 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].
zTips
• 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.
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].
bNotes
• 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.
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
NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 32) is also set to
ON.
appears on the screen.
To cancel, touch [OFF].
bNotes
• 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.
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
1Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,
then touch .
2Press 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.
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter)
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
FADER
STBY REC
Fading out Fading in
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When you select [OLD MOVIE],
appears and you can add an old movie
effect to images.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
You can add special effects to an image
during recording. appears.
BOFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Images appear in sepia.
B&W (Black and white)
Images appear in black and white.
PASTEL
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.
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]).
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.
BNORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the appropriate level.
LOW ( )
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
appears when [SELF-TIMER] is set to
[ON].
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
still image is recorded after about 10
seconds.
To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
zTips
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
the Remote Commander (p. 111).
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
PICT.EFFECT (Picture
effect)
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-
in zoom microphone)
MICREF LEVEL
(Microphone reference
level)
SELF-TIMER
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Troubleshooting
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
• 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.
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.
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)
Overall operations/Easy
Handycam operation/Remote
Commander
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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.]
–[ 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.
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.
Batteries/Power sources
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Troubleshooting
• 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 /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.
• 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.
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• 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.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The temperature of the environment is too
high or 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).
Menu items are grayed out.
• 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).
You cannot operate functions using
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
formatted on a computer, format it again on
your camcorder (p. 61).
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.
LCD screen
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
88
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).
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.
You cannot record a still image.
• You cannot record a still image together
with:
– [SMTH SLW REC]
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
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.
• 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.
Recording
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Troubleshooting
• 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.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 80).
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
(p. 80).
[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.
• The spots appear when you are recording
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR
SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.
The color of the image is not
correctly displayed.
• 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.
[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.
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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].
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).
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.
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).
Playing back images
Playing back images stored on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” on
other devices
Editing images on your
camcorder
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Troubleshooting
• 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.
You cannot view the image or hear
the sound on the TV.
• 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).
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).
The following list shows examples of
unworkable combinations of functions and
menu items.
Viewing on the TV
Dubbing/Connecting to other
devices
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously
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]
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[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]
[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 Because of following
settings
[MICREF
LEVEL]
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
Cannot use Because of following
settings
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
If the problem persists even after you have
tried to fix a couple of times, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
C:04:ss
• 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).
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)
Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable.
(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
• 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)
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.
(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*
• 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.
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
C:04:00
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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”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
is inserted (p. 100).
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”)*
• 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.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands 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)
• The media is full.
• Still images cannot be recorded during
processing. Wait for a while, then
record.
*You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p. 73).
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
Description of warning
messages
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Troubleshooting
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. Do you want to create a
new file?
HD movie management information
is damaged. Create new
information?
• 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.
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?
• 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
• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was
not performed properly.
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.”
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.
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.
x Other
No further selection is possible.
• 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.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
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.
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 PAL-
system-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO
input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must
be connected.
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the
playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.
System Used in
PAL
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.
PAL - M 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.
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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
GMT Lisbon, London
+01:00 Berlin, Paris
+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi
+03:30 Tehran
+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku
+04:30 Kabul
+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad
+05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi
+06:00 Almaty, Dhaka
+06:30 Rangoon
+07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta
+08:00 HongKong, Singapore, Beijing
+09:00 Seoul, Tokyo
+09:30 Adelaide, Darwin
+10:00 Melbourne, Sydney
+11:00 Solomon Is
+12:00 Fiji, Wellington
–12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein
–11:00 Samoa
–10:00 Hawaii
–09:00 Alaska
–08:00 LosAngeles, Tijuana
–07:00 Denver, Arizona
–06:00 Chicago, Mexico City
–05:00 NewYork, Bogota
–04:00 Santiago
–03:30 St. John’s
–03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo
–02:00 Fernando de Noronha
–01:00 Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Time-zone
differences Area setting
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Additional Information
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.
AImage 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.
BHD 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.
CSD 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]
DStill 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.
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.
* Only for the internal hard disk
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Maintenance and precautions
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.
*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.
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.
• 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)
About the AVCHD format
About the “Memory Stick”
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.”
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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
xOn 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.
xOn 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 (DCR-
TRV900E 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
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?
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.
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
102
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.
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.
• 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 x.v.Color
103
Additional Information
On use and care
• 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.
xWhen 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.
xIf moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
xNote 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:
• 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.
About handling of your
camcorder
104
xHow 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.
xTo 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.
xOn 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.
1Turn on your camcorder.
2Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)
t [GENERAL SET] t
[CALIBRATION].
3Touch “×” 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.
bNotes
• 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.
105
Additional Information
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 pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC
Adaptor or while the battery pack is
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.
xProcedures
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
• “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.
106
Notes on the License
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.
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 <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>
“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.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
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 DCR-
DVD810 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.
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/
107
Quick Reference
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
APower zoom lever (31, 38)
BPHOTO button (30)
CQUICK ON button (32)
D/CHG (charge) lamp (16)
EACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (29)
FDC IN jack (16)
GHook for a shoulder belt
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
HHDMI OUT (mini) jack (41)
IA/V Remote Connector (41)
J (USB) jack (57, 58)
KGrip belt (22)
108
AActive 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).
BRemote sensor/Infrared port
Point the Remote Commander (p. 111)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
CCamera recording lamp (76)
Lights up in red during recording.
Flashes when remaining hard disk space
or battery power is low.
109
Quick Reference
ASpeaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,
see page 36.
B (VIEW IMAGES) button (35)
CNIGHTSHOT switch (32)
D (HOME) button (13, 64)
EZoom buttons (31, 38)
FSTART/STOP button (30)
GLCD screen/touch panel (21)
HRESET button
Initializes all the settings, including the
setting of the date and time.
IACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO
Duo”) (23)
JBattery pack (16)
K (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps
(20)
LPOWER switch (20)
M (DISC BURN) button (46)
NMemory Stick Duo slot (23)
OEASY button (25)
PDISP/BATT INFO button (17, 21)
Q. (back light) button (33)
110
ABuilt-in microphone (31)
An Active Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (optional) will take
precedence when connected.
BFlash (69)
CLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)
DInterface connector
Connects your camcorder to the
Handycam Station.
EBATT (battery release) lever (17)
FTripod 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.)).
A (DISC BURN) button (46)
BInterface connector
Connects your camcorder to the
Handycam Station.
C (USB) jack (58)
DA/V OUT jack (41)
EDC IN jack (16)
Handycam Station
111
Quick Reference
Remote Commander
ADATA CODE button (72)
Displays the date and time or camera setting
data of the recorded images when you press this
during playback.
BPHOTO button (30)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
CSCAN/SLOW buttons (36)
D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (36)
EPLAY button (36)
FSTOP button (36)
GDISPLAY button (17)
HTransmitter
ISTART/STOP button (30)
JPower zoom buttons (31, 38)
KPAUSE buttons (36)
LVISUAL 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.
bNotes
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
• 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.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
• 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.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
Insulation sheet
Tab
112
Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
Recording still images
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
AHOME button (13)
BRemaining battery (approx.) (17)
CRecording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
DRecording quality (HD/SD) and
recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (66)
ERecording/playback media
FCounter (hour/minute/second)
GRecording remaining time
HOPTION button (14)
IFACE DETECTION (69)
JVIEW IMAGES button
KFace Index set (70)
L5.1ch surround recording (31)
MImage size (70)
NApproximate number of recordable still
images and media/During still image
recording
OReturn button
PPlayback mode
QCurrent playing movie number/Number
of total recorded movies
RPrevious/Next button (36)
SVideo operation buttons (36)
TCurrent playing still image number/
Number of total recorded still images
UPlayback folder
Displays only when the playback media
of still images is a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
VSlide show button (39)
WData file name
XVISUAL INDEX button (35)
4.0M
113
Quick Reference
Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
Upper left
Center
Upper right
Bottom
zTips
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.
Indicators when you made
changes
Indicator Meaning
AUDIO MODE (67)
Self-timer recording (84)
Flash light (69),
REDEYE REDUC (69)
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
(84)
MICREF LEVEL low
(84)
WIDE SELECT (67)
Indicator Meaning
IMAGE SIZE (70)
Slide show set (39)
NightShot (32)
Super NightShot (83)
Color Slow Shutter (83)
PictBridge connecting
(58)
E
Warning (93)
Upper left Upper right
Bottom
Center
4.0M 3.0M
Indicator Meaning
Fader (83)
LCD backlight off (21)
Drop sensor off (76)
Drop sensor activated
(76)
Media for still images
(23)
Indicator Meaning
Face Index (70)
FACE DETECTION (69)
Picture effect (84)
Digital effect (84)
9 Manual focus (80)
SCENE SELECTION
(81)
.Backlight (33)
n White balance (82)
SteadyShot off (68)
SPOT METER (81)/
EXPOSURE (81)
Tele macro (80)
Zebra (68)
X.V.COLOR (68)
CONVERSION LENS
(70)
114
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).
Data code during recording
115
Quick Reference
Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound
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.
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 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).
x JPEG
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
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.
x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
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 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.
Quick Reference
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Quick Reference
Index
Numeric
1080i/576i.............................75
16:9.......................................74
16:9 WIDE ...........................67
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
AUDIO MODE ....................67
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)........68, 92
AVCHD format ....11, 100, 115
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
..............................................76
A/V connecting cable
..................................15, 43, 56
A/V OUT jack ................41, 56
A/V Remote Connector
........................................40, 56
B
Backup........See Saving images
Battery pack..........................16
BEACH ................................82
BEEP ....................................73
BLACK FADER ..................83
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in
zoom microphone)................84
“BRAVIA” Sync ..................44
Button-type lithium battery
............................................111
B&W (Black and white).......84
C
CALIBRATION.................104
CAMERA DATA ................ 72
CANDLE ............................. 81
Charging the battery............. 16
Battery pack.................. 16
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery ......................... 105
Charging time ...................... 18
CLOCK SET........................ 20
CLOCK/LANG.................... 75
COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter) ...... 83, 91
COMPONENT..................... 75
Component A/V cable
................................. 15, 41, 43
Computer ............................. 46
Connection
4:3 TV........................... 42
DVD/HDD recorders.... 56
High definition TV ....... 41
Printer ........................... 58
VCR.............................. 56
Wide TV ....................... 42
CONVERSION LENS......... 70
CTRL FOR HDMI
(Control for HDMI) ............. 77
D
DATA CODE .............. 72, 114
Date Index............................ 38
DATE/TIME................ 72, 114
DC IN jack ........................... 16
DC plug................................ 16
DELETE
By date.................... 48, 49
Movies .......................... 48
Still images ................... 49
DEMO MODE..................... 76
DIGITAL ZOOM ................ 67
DISP OUTPUT.................... 75
DISPLAY............................. 72
Display indicators .............. 112
DIVIDE................................ 53
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.....31
DROP SENSOR...................76
Dual Rec...............................32
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
........................................84, 92
E
Easy Handycam operation.... 25
Editing ..................................47
EMPTY ................................62
EXPOSURE ...................81, 91
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
FOCUS...........................80, 89
Folder ...................................99
FORMAT
Hard disk.......................61
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
....................................... 61
Fragmentation.....................115
Full charge............................16
G
GENERAL SET ...................76
Grip belt................................22
GUIDEFRAME....................68
H
Handycam Station ................16
117
Quick Reference
Hard disk...........................5, 99
HD movie management file
..............................................99
HD (high definition) image
quality .....................................9
HDD INFO ...........................60
HDMI cable ..........................42
HDMI OUT jack...................41
Help ......................................13
High altitudes..........................5
High Definition TV ..............41
Holding the camcorder .........29
HOME MENU................12, 64
CLOCK/LANG .............75
GENERAL SET ............76
MOVIE SETTINGS ......66
OUTPUT SETTINGS ...74
PHOTO SETTINGS......70
SETTINGS category .....64
SOUND/DISP SET .......73
VIEW IMAGES SET ....72
HQ ........................................66
I
Icon .......See Display indicators
Image management files .......99
IMAGE SIZE........................70
Index screen display button
............................................112
Indicators ............................113
INDOOR...............................82
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
............................................101
J
JPEG .............................99, 115
L
LANDSCAPE.......................82
LANGUAGE SET................75
LCD BL LEVEL
(LCD back light level)..........74
LCD BRIGHT......................73
LCD COLOR ....................... 74
LCD panel ............................21
LCD BL LEVEL...........74
LCD BRIGHT...............73
LCD COLOR................ 74
LCD screen .......................... 21
LP ...................................66, 67
M
Maintenance ....................... 100
MANAGE MEDIA category
.............................................. 60
Media ................................... 22
Media setting ........................ 22
“Memory Stick” ............. 2, 100
Memory Stick Duo adaptor
............................................ 101
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
........................................ 2, 101
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
........................................ 2, 100
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone
reference level)..................... 84
Mirror mode .........................33
Moisture condensation ....... 103
Movie
Dubbing movies............ 51
Recording mode............ 66
Shooting ........................ 30
MOVIE SETTINGS.............66
MPEG................................. 115
MPEG2................................. 99
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.........115
N
NightShot ............................. 32
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT.......... 67
Number of recordable pictures
.............................................. 71
O
OLD MOVIE........................92
ONE PUSH.....................82, 91
Operation confirmation beep
................................. See BEEP
OPTION MENU...................78
Original.................................51
OTHERS category................47
OUTDOOR...........................82
OUTPUT SETTINGS ..........74
P
PAL.......................................97
PASTEL ...............................84
PB zoom ...............................38
PHOTO CAPTURE..............50
PHOTO SETTINGS.............70
PictBridge .............................58
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
........................................84, 92
Playback .........................26, 35
Playing time..........................18
Playlist ..................................54
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ...82
Power cord (Mains lead) ......16
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery .................................105
Print ......................................58
Q
QUICK ON...........................32
QUICK ON STBY
(Quick on standby) ...............76
R
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
..............................................76
REC MODE (Recording mode)
..............................................66
Recording .......................25, 29
Recording time ...............11, 18
REDEYE REDUC................69
118
Remaining
Battery ...........................17
Hard disk .......................60
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
.......................................60
Remaining battery ................17
REMAINING SET (movie)
..............................................68
Remote Commander.....86, 111
REMOTE CTRL
(Remote control)...................76
REPAIR IMG.DB F. ............63
RESET................................109
S
S VIDEO cable.....................43
S VIDEO jack.......................56
SCENE SELECTION.....81, 91
SD movie files ......................99
SD (standard definition) image
quality.....................................9
Self-diagnosis display...........93
SELF-TIMER.......................84
SEPIA...................................84
SETTINGS ...........................64
SETTINGS category ............64
Slide show ............................39
SLIDE SHOW SET..............39
SMTH SLW REC.................33
SNOW ..................................82
SOUND/DISP SET ..............73
SP....................................66, 67
SPOT FOCUS ................80, 91
SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter) ......81, 91
SPOTLIGHT ........................82
STEADYSHOT..............68, 89
Still image
Copying still images......52
IMAGE SIZE ................70
Shooting ........................30
Still image files .............99
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)
............................................. 69
SUNRISE&SUNSET........... 81
SUPER NIGHTSHOT ... 83, 91
T
TELE MACRO.............. 80, 92
Telephoto ............................. 31
Thumbnail.......................... 115
Trademark.......................... 105
Tripod................................. 110
TV color system................... 97
TV CONNECT Guide ......... 40
TV TYPE............................. 74
TWILIGHT.......................... 81
TWILIGHT PORT............... 81
U
USB cable ............................ 15
USB CONNECT.................. 99
USB jack............................ 110
USB SELECT................ 57, 58
Using abroad........................ 97
V
VBR ............................. 11, 115
VIEW IMAGES SET........... 72
Viewing pictures on a TV.... 39
VISUAL INDEX ................. 35
VOLUME ............................ 73
Volume adjustment.............. 36
W
Wall outlet (Wall socket)..... 16
Warning indicators............... 93
Warning messages ............... 94
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
....................................... 82, 91
WHITE FADER .................. 83
Wide angle ........................... 31
WIDE SELECT ............. 67, 92
Wide TV...............................42
World time difference ..........98
X
X.V.COLOR.................68, 102
Z
ZEBRA.................................68
Zoom ....................................31
ZOOM LINK........................72
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