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Page 1: ..._id_e 1I B Guia de operacio es DCR SR220 MEMORY STICK TM Ll InfoLiTHIU III SERIES For details on the advanced operations please refer to Handycam Handbook PDF Para obtener mas informacion acerca de las funciones avanzadas consulte la Guia practica de Handycam PDF 2008 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...hat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug haVing one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the powe...

Page 3: ...ended and unused for long periods oftime unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Ifliquid has been ...

Page 4: ...r 1 800 222 S0NY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR SR220 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCG Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device ma...

Page 5: ...are PMB Guide Handycam Handbook PDF Operating Guide This manual 1 Using the camcorder The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See Precautions p 30 Do not do any ofthe follOWing when the Itll movie O still image lamps p 10 or ACCESS lamps p 12 16 is lit or flashing Otherwise the media may be damaged recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur Remove the Memory...

Page 6: ...se with your camcorder For recording movies it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo of 512 MB or larger marked with MEMORY 5TI K PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Y MEMORVSmKPRO H6Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Marked with Mark2 or not are available A Memory Stick PRO Duo of up to 8 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder See page 11 for the recordable time of a Memory...

Page 7: ...ll camera and may look different from what you actually see In this Operating Guide the hard disk and Memory Stick PRO Duo are called media The screenshots are from Windows Vista and may vary depending on the operating system of the computer Refer also to Handycam Handbook PDF and PMB Guide Table ofcontents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Getting Started Step 1 Charging the battery pack 8...

Page 8: ...n the DC plug is facing up 2 Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet wall socket 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG the default setting 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely The S CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The S CHG charge lamp turns offwhen the battery pack is fully charged Remove the camcorder from...

Page 9: ...our camcorder DC IN jack Open the jack cover DC plug With the A mark on the right Charging time Approximate time min required to fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack Recording Playback time Approximate time min available when you use a fully charged battery pack Charging time 135 Recording time Continuous US 120 recording time Typical 50 60 recording time Playback time 160 165 On the A...

Page 10: ...n aspect ratio is changed to 4 3 automatically 2 Touch A HOME SETTINGS CLOCK LANG CLOCK SET The CLOCK SET screen appears 3 Select the desired geographical area with a I a then touch NEXT 4 Set lOST SET or SUMMERTIME V year M month 0 day hour and minute then touch lOKI The clock starts Tips The date and time do not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the media and can be ...

Page 11: ...g is as follows approx The internal hard disk approx 21 hours 50 minutes Memory Stick PRO Duo 4 GB made by Sony Corporation 1 hour 20 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder p 18 E1I GII60mJn Iiltl STBY 57600 n G Hard disk D IJMemory Stick PRO Duo 1 Touch HOME MANAGE MEDIA tab on the screen ffltjiliY i ii lii III Mov rMEO ASET II PHOTQ SET I 112 _ _ ...

Page 12: ...ve the Memory Stick PRO Duo Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push on the Memory Stick PRO Duo Notes Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while recording Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo forcibly in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction to the Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Duo slot or image data If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is no...

Page 13: ...hen the POWER switch is in the OFF CHG position l Start recording Movies tt H Still Images a Press START STOP 6 or AI To stop recording press START STOP again Press PHOTO g lightly to adjust the focus 0 a beep sounds then press it fullYe a shutter click sounds 111I111I appears beside 9 or G J When 11I11I11 disappears the image has been recorded Tips You can check the recordable time and the remain...

Page 14: ... Film Roll Index screen 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder 2 Press the IE VIEW IMAGES A or button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen It may take some seconds 3 Start playback Movies It ll Still Images 0 Touch the R 1I tab and the movie to be played back Il I 101 0001 Qir illJ gr Stop goes to the VISUAL Reverse Forward INDEX screen Jill i _ Previous Next Touch the 0 ta...

Page 15: ...AN OUT jack AIV OUT To adjust the volume ofmovies When playing back a movie touch 0 OPTION EJ tab VOLUME then adjust the volume with 8 W Q Tips I I appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back recorded When you touch image marked with I I you can play it back from the point you have stopped previously Yellow IN Signal flow VIDEO m Yellow White i AUDIO l Red VCR orTVs us 1S...

Page 16: ...N again to start recording next time Your camcorder returns to recording standby in approximately 1 second With QUICK ON STBY you can set the time when the camcorder turns off in sleep mode ACCESS lamp Hard disk When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing your camcorder is writing reading data Hook for a shoulder belt Attach the shoulder belt optional l Speaker ID NIGHTSHOT switch Set the NIGHTSHOT sw...

Page 17: ...default setting Touch iii HOME iii SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS FLASH MODE to change the setting 1m Remote sensor Infrared port Receives the signal from the Remote Commander Tripod receptacle Bottom surface Attach a tripod optional to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw optional the length ofthe screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in rnJ A V Remote Connector A V OUT jack Connect with the compone...

Page 18: ... Image size IHJ Approximate number of recordable still images and media During still image recording Return button Playback mode III Currently playing movie number Number of total recorded movies Previous Next button Video operation buttons Data file name l2 Currently playing still image number Number oftotal recorded still images 1221 Playback folder Displays only when the recording media ofstill...

Page 19: ...RO SteadyShot off CONVERSION LENS SCENE SELECTION EXPOSURE SPOT METER TI lil Il J va r Q Tips Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media They are not displayed while recording However you can check them as IDATA CODE during playback Upper left J 5 1ch J 2ch AUDIO MODE Self timer recording i...

Page 20: ...k situation To see the explanation ofthe HOME MENU HELP CD Press A HOME A or Touch I HELP The bottom of the I HELP button turns orange _ Y i Ni iti II II II I I SMTll i w REt I Touch the item you want to know about When you touch an item its explanation appears on the screen To apply the selected item touch YES The 0 OPTION menu appears like the pop up window that appears when you right click the ...

Page 21: ...ct DUB by date DUB ALL COpy by select COpy by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE B lADD llADD by date EDIT MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY PLAYLIST EDIT I IINDEX jJINDEX SMTHSLW REC i CAMERArtateg IY ii MOVIE 1 i lllt i iGe 1 gtl i VISUAL INDEX I R ij i I lflil I ni DELETE llDELETE MlDELETE PHOTO CAPTURE i LRB g iMII II _IIIII t MOVIE HDD MEMORY STICK MEDIA SET PRINT USB CONNECT PHOTO MEDIA SET eUSB CONNECT DUSB CONN...

Page 22: ...the supplied CD ROM Saving images on acomputer Easy PC Back up You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk ofa computer Creating aDVD 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 DISC BURN button BLT IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL SELF TIMER TIMING RECORD SOUND i 7 jist SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW S...

Page 23: ...HERS DELETE 2 Touch ODELETE 3 Touch DDELETE 4 Touch the movie to be deleted The selected movie is marked with 5 Touch IOKI YES lOKI To delete all movies at one time In step 3 touch tlIDELETE ALL YES YES QRJ To delete the still images CD In step 2 touch DELETE Touch DELETE then touch the still image to be deleted The selected still image is marked with Touch QRJ YES QRJ Tips To delete all still ima...

Page 24: ...nstallation screen for Handycam Handbook PDF appears Select the desired language and the model name ofyour Handycam then click Handycam Handbook PDF Installation starts When the installation is completed the short cut icon of Handycam Handbook PDF appears on the desktop of your computer The model name ofyour Handycam is printed on its bottom surface Click Exit Exit then remove the CD ROM from the ...

Page 25: ...en of the computer Select the language for the application to be installed then click Next As the screen to confirm the connection appears connect your camcorder to the computer follOWing the steps below o Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet wall socket e Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then turn the POWER switch to turn on e Connect the tf USB jack of the ...

Page 26: ... Touch END YES on the screen of your camcorder Disconnect the USB cable Operating Picture Motion Browser To start Picture Motion Browser click Start All Programs Sony Picture Utility PMB Picture Motion Browser For the basic operation of Picture Motion Browser see PMB Guide To display PMB Guide click Start All Programs Sony Picture Utility Help PMB Guide Q Tips Ifthe USB SELECT screen does not appe...

Page 27: ... remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button p 16 using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature ofyour camcorder is extremely high Turn offyour camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely l...

Page 28: ...ng images Delete unnecessary images or format the Memory Stick PRO Duo after storing the images on other media p 22 The Image Database File is damaged rEI 101 0001 i lq E 20 00 E 31 00 E 61 00 E 62 00 E 91 00 E 94 00 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack H series p 8 Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Stati...

Page 29: ...lash The amount of light 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 Media capacity is full Still images cannot be recorded during processing Wait for a while then record Drop sensor activate...

Page 30: ... heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord 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 us battery out of children s reach If the battery 30 is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor immediately Ifthe battery electrolytic liquid has...

Page 31: ...attery 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 II Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF CHG for more than 24 hours Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries regions us...

Page 32: ...Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder s setting information at the time of recording The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described Input Output connectors A V Remote Connector Video audio output jack USB jack mini B LCD screen Picture 6 7 cm 2 7 type aspec...

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Page 34: ... DCR SR220 M 1t LVInfoUTHIU m SERIES 2008 Sony Corporation 3 287 845 11 1 Enjoying your camcorder 8 Getting Started _ Recording Playback 22 Editing _ Utilizing recording _ media Customizing your _ camcorder Troubleshooting _ Additionallnformation _ Quick Reference _ ...

Page 35: ...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 Notes on lise Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo are both referred to as Memory Stick PRO Duo...

Page 36: ...t possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc TV color systems differ depending on the countries regions To view your recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws About changing the language setting The on screen d...

Page 37: ...the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch Note on operating temperatures When the temperature ofthe 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 86 When the camcorder is con...

Page 38: ...Recording in dark places NightShot 28 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 28 Recording in mirror mode 29 Recording fast action in slow motion SMTH SLW REC 29 Playback 30 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll Index 32 Searching for desired scene by face Face Index 32 Searching for desired images by date Date Index 33 Using PB zoom 33 Playing back a series of still images Slide s...

Page 39: ...CLOCK LANG 68 Items to set clock and language GENERAL SET 69 Other setup items Activating functions using the 0 OPTION MENU 71 Using the OPTION MENU 71 Recording items on the OPTION MENU 72 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 72 Functions set in the 0 OPTION MENU 73 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 86 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 90 File folder ...

Page 40: ...g still images during movie recording Achild on the stage under aspot light i Dual Rec 28 SPOTLIGHT 75 Flowers in close up Fireworks with all its splendor PORTRAIT 75 FOCUS 73 TELE MACRO 73 FIREWORKS 74 FOCUS 73 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen Asleeping child under dim light FOCUS 73 SPOT FOCUS 73 NightShot 28 COLOR SLOW SHTR 76 7 ...

Page 41: ...o 30 Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder po 35 Save recorded images Dubbing copying images from the hard disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo po 42 Saving images on a DVD using a computer po 37 Importing images to a computer po 37 Dubbing to other devices po 47 Delete images Ifthe media of your camcorder is full you cannot record new images Delete the image data that has been saved on your com...

Page 42: ...GE MEDIA category It MOVIE 22 MOVIE MEDIA SET 20 PHOTO 22 PHOTO MEDIA SET 20 SMTHSLWREC 29 MEDIA INFO 52 lEI VIEW IMAGES category MEDIA FORMAT REPAIR IMG DB F 53 55 VISUAL INDEX IJ I INDEX iJINDEX 30 32 32 iIIi SETTINGS category To customize your camcorder p 56 For the items available in the II SETTINGS category see page 57 PLAYLIST EI3 OTHERS category 45 You can also set these items during Easy H...

Page 43: ...r 1 MCMIOUI II noQ PY I 4 Touch the desired item Example EDIT EJI 3 I a llILIIIi 1 I 111 1 1 I 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch 00 When you want to know something about the function ofeach item on the HOME MENU HELP 1 Press A HOME The HOME MENU appears _c Ji n rt X J II SMnt SLWIlK I 2 Touch m HELP The bottom of the m HELP button turns orang...

Page 44: ... apply the option touch YES otherwise touch NO To deactivate the HELP Touch m 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 71 for further details O OPTION II a a C Ii 3 S a 11 ...

Page 45: ...d AC Adaptor 1 p 13 Power cord Mains lead 1 p 13 Handycam Station 1 p 13 AN connecting cable 1 p 35 47 1 i ll G USB cable 1 p 50 S rg _ Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 103 A button type lithium battery is already installed Rechargeable battery pack NP FH60 1 p 13 94 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 Picture Motion Browser Software PMB Guide Handycam Handbook This Handbook Operating Guide 1 ...

Page 46: ...C plug is facing up 2 Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet wall socket 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG the default setting 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely The i CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The i CHG charge...

Page 47: ... the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor make sure that the Il I Movie lamp O Still lamp p 17 1 ACCESS lamps p 25 is turned off When you store the battery pack fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period see page 95 for the details of storage To use awall outlet wall socket for the power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack The ba...

Page 48: ...d disk Bottom When the media is set to the Memory Stick PRO Duo When the LCD backlight is on Recording time Approximate time min available when you use a fully charged battery pack NP FH50 85 40 90 40 NP FH60 115 50 supplied 120 60 NP FH70 190 90 195 90 NP FH100 430 210 440 220 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 B...

Page 49: ...ng 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 ifany 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...

Page 50: ...h NEXT 4 Set lOST SET or SUMMERTIME then touch NEXT Touch the button on the LCD screen POWER switch 2 Touch A HOME ill SETTINGS CLOCKI LANG CLOCK SET The CLOCK SET screen appears 1 While pressing the green button turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up ItI Movie To record movies o Still To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on ...

Page 51: ...ses when the playback screen is selected or the power is turned off In the default setting the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes to save battery power A SHUT OFF p 69 Tips The date and time do not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the media and can be displayed during playback DATA CODE p 64 Refer to page 9...

Page 52: ...ttery 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 C J disappears Notes Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel Tips Ifyou rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playbac...

Page 53: ... to change the media reselect the media The recordable time with SP recording mode the default setting is as follows approx The internal hard disk 21 hours 50 minutes Memory Stick PRO Duo 4 GB made by Sony Corporation 1 hour 20 minutes Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen ofyour camcorder p 105 1 Touch A HOME MANAGE MEDIA on the screen 1I3I I STBY I aI MOVlEMiIliASET II Pl...

Page 54: ...ew Memory Stick PRO Duo _ nol _F11a _ _ _ lie or pl L c _ftla ST PIIOClSS nMl 101 3 Touch YES To record only still images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo touch NO To remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo Notes Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while recording Inserting a Memory Stick PRO Duo forcibly in the wrong direction may caus...

Page 55: ...lights up I Ip 00 I 2 Press EASY IJ EPSY 3 Press START STOP B or Q to start recording D l IIIEC I 00 iii l l STBY REe To stop recording press START STOP again If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG turn it while pressing the green button Recording still images Q 1 Turn the POWER switch until the Q Still lamp lights up I DO I I 2 Press EASY IJ EPSY Q IJBappears on the LCD screen 3 Press PHOTO fJ lig...

Page 56: ...tI tab and the movie to be played back Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Searches for images by date p 33 Appears with the image on each ofthe tab that was lastly played back recorded for the still image recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo Beginning of the movie previous J movie Returns to the VISUAL INDEX al60min screen 9 100 112 0 00 14 I Iel l Next movie JAN 12008 11 I101 0001 11 35 20 AM The r...

Page 57: ... p 64 To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY IT again lIB disappears from the LCD screen Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Press ft HOME Q or 6 to display the menu items available for setup changes p 9 57 Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some buttons functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set p 78 Ifyou set an invalid ope...

Page 58: ...n it while pressing the green button Notes If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished it means data is still being written onto the media Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically Tips...

Page 59: ...d automatically FACE DETECTION p 61 When a face is detected during movie recording n 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 61 You can switch the recording mode by touching A HOME A or Q CAMERA MOVIE or PHOTO You can create still images from recorded movies p 41 Recording still images 0 1 Turn the POWER...

Page 60: ...enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5 1ch surround sound Wider range of view W T Wide angle rMl Iw 11 0 lImIDJ Zooming Tips You can set DIGITAL ZOOM p 59 if you want to zoom to a level greater than 15 x when recording movies Close view Telephoto Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom U Notes Be sure to keep your finge...

Page 61: ...es becomes t I3 0M 16 9 wide or 2 2M 4 3 You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the Q Still lamp is turned on You can also record with the flash Recordi gin darkplaces NightShotJ NIGHTSHOT ON OFF I nl Infrared port When you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON l l appears You can record images in dark places Notes The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infr...

Page 62: ...r START STOP is pressed The default setting is 3sec AFTER RecordingInmirror od _ _ _ _ _ 5 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 D Touch A HOME CAMERA SMTH SLW REC Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder C...

Page 63: ...en It may take some seconds HOMEMENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images I I Searches for images by date p 33 Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly O 7 played back recorded for the still image recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo i C 0 OPTION CD 11II Film Roll Index p 32 iii Face Index p 32 1tI Displays movies Q Displays still image Tips The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX s...

Page 64: ...se to play back a movie slowly One touch ofl lsl ell 1 makes the reverse fast forward approximately 5 times faster 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster and 4 touches makes it approximately 60 times faster Viewing still images Q Touch the 0 tab and the still image to be played back Slide show button p 34 00 I Goes to the VISUAL 88 Lj J ff...

Page 65: ...rded movie you want to play back p 20 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder and press IE VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen 2 Touch Ii Face Index Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen 32 Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails ofscenes in a movie 3 Touch 0 I a to select the desired movie 4 Touch a I D to search for the desired scene then touch the scene y...

Page 66: ...ISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen 2 To search for movies touch the 1 1 tab To search for still images touch the Qtab 3 Touch the date button at the upper right of the LCD screen The recording dates ofimages are displayed on the screen Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen 4 Touch a I g to select the date of the desired image and touch lOKI The images ofthe selected date are displayed on th...

Page 67: ...de hciw I III 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 Q again Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting CE OPTION lEI tab SLIDE SHOW SET The default setting is ON continuous playback You can also play back the slide show by t...

Page 68: ...n or to your camcorder according to your setup 2 AN connecting cable with SVIDEO 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 plugs left right audio and the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the A V connecting cable with ...

Page 69: ...h your TV When you set TV TYPE to 4 3 the image quality may deteriorate Also when the recorded image s aspect ratio switches between 16 9 wide and 4 3 the image may jitter On some 4 3 TVs the still images recorded in 4 3 aspect ratio may not be displayed full screen This is not a malfunction When you play back an image recorded in 16 9 wide aspect ratio on a 4 3 TV not compatible with the 16 9 wid...

Page 70: ...One Touch One Touch Disc Burn You can save images recorded on the hard disk ofyour camcorder directly to a DVD with ease by pressing DISC BURN button Saving images on acomputer You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer Creating aDVD with selected images You can save images imported to your computer on a DVD You can also edit those images Refer to the supplied Ope...

Page 71: ...l image p 41 MOVIE DUB You can dub movies recorded on the hard disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo p 42 PHOTOCOPY You can copy still images recorded on the hard disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo p 43 EDIT You can edit the images p 44 PLAYLIST EDIT You can create and edit a Playlist p 45 Tips You can select up to 100 images at one time You can delete an image on the playback screen from the 0 OPTION menu T...

Page 72: ...reen Touch the movie on the LCD screen to confirm Touch lEJ to return to the previous screen Touch IQK YES IQK Notes Ifthe deleted movie is included in a Playlist p 45 the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist D letings UIiR1a __ v v Select beforehand the media which contains the still image you want to delete p 20 1 Touch A HOME EJ3 OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch lIIIDELETE 3 Touch...

Page 73: ...k is selected as the media CD Touch Ijj DELETE by date in step 3 Touch EI a to select the recording date of the desired still images then touch Qg The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the still i e on the LCD screen to confirm Touch lEJ to return to the previous screen Touch Qg YES Qg ...

Page 74: ...ll images has to have enough free space Recording date and time of created still images are the same as the recording date and time of the movies If the movies do not have data code recording date and time of still images is saved as the time you create them from movies 3 Touch I III at the point where you want to capture The movie pauses 1 9 0 00 02 UJ4lllH6l liOl l rUll q E a _ PHOTO CAPTURE J 5...

Page 75: ...e dubbed 1 Touch A HOME m OTHERS MOVIE DUB The MOVIE DUB screen appears 1m e c_ 2 Touch 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 playlists When you select playlist as the source of dubbing follow the on screen instructions to dub 3 Select the movie to be dubbed DUB by select Touch the movie thumbnail you want to dub...

Page 76: ...nail you want to copy to place the mark on the thumbnail You can select several still images Tips Press and hold the thumbnail to preview Touch E to return to the selection screen 1 Touch A HOME EI3 OTHERS PHOTO COPY The PHOTO COPY screen appears Ell I 1 COpy by date Select the recording date ofthe still image to be copied then touch You cannot select multiple dates 2 Touch the type of copying COP...

Page 77: ...e they are divided 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 remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo while editing movies on the Memory Stick PRO Duo A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch III and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second inc...

Page 78: ...screen Touch a g to select the recording date of the desired movie Touch QR while the selected recording date is higWighted The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm Touch IE J to return to the previous screen Touch QR YES QRJ U Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the Playli...

Page 79: ...list The selected movie is marked with Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen to confirm Touch IE to return to the previous screen Touch E YES E To change the order within the Playlist CD Touch A HOME IE OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT Touch MOVE Select the movie to be moved The selected movie is marked with Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen to confirm Touch IE to return to the previous screen T...

Page 80: ...s or DVD HDD recorders VIDEO e Yellow Video Signal flow White lrnD iji iji White J AN OUTja L1 AUDIO AUDIO U A Red AN OUT f Red_ L _Ye_ll_o_w Z II AN connecting cable supplied The Handycam Station has an A V OUT jack p 102 and the camcorder has an A V Remote Connector p 99 Connect the A V connecting cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder according to your setup Z AN connecting c...

Page 81: ...r camcorder to the recording device VCR or DVD HDD recorder with the AN connecting cable supplied I or an AN connecting cable with SVIDEO optional 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 4 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 5 When dubbing is finished stop...

Page 82: ...f I 1 OUI COlllllcrl I In I I DISC 4 Operate the device to be connected and start recording For details refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected 5 After dubbing is complete touch END YES then disconnect the USB cable Tips If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch A HOME m OTHERS USB CONNECT 49 ...

Page 83: ...rder onto the Handycam Station securely Turn the POWER switch to turn it on 3 Connect the l USB jack of the Handycam Station to the printer using the supplied USB cable p 102 The USB SELECT screen appears automatically 4 Touch PRINT When connection is complete lJ PictBridge connecting appears on the screen You can select a still image on the screen 5 Touch the still image to be printed The selecte...

Page 84: ...ou can select only the paper sizes that the printer can print On some printer models the top bottom right and left edges ofimages may be trimmed If you print a still image recorded in a 16 9 wide ratio the left and right ends ofthe 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 descr...

Page 85: ...ch image quality of the media selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 20 U Notes During Easy Handycam operation media information cannot be checked Cancel Easy Handycam operation to check Touch A HOME MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA INFO Tips You can check the recordable free space etc by touching c tJ on the lower right screen To turn off the display Touch 00 U Notes The calculation for media space is 1MB 1 048 576 byt...

Page 86: ...er 2 Touch A HOME Ill b MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA FORMAT MEMORY STICK 1 Touch A HOME Ill b MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA FORMAT HOD D Fonnat M y_1 AIl_will del EST PROCESS nME 120 Ell 3 Touch YES YES 4 When Completed appears touch lOKI 9 _ I A11_wtll EST PROCESSnME 120 Ell 2 Touch YES YES 3 When Completed appears touch lOKI Notes While the ACCESS lamp is lit do not remove the Memory Stick PRO Duo from your camcorde...

Page 87: ...aptor to the wall outlet wall socket Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation While performing eEMPTYj do not apply any vibrations or shocks II SEMP TY l DMa _ It SI MI lY 10_ EST PIlOCISST1M lIS 1 I NO 5 Touch YES YES 9 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and a wall outlet wall socket 2 Turn on your camcorder Tips Y...

Page 88: ...ORY STICK 9 Do _ _IIHII FlI l _ nd l Ft1 Do _ IIHII _ F l EST I IlOCESSTlME l 9 Ell 2 Touch YES Your camcorder will check the management file When mismatching is not found touch to finish 3 Touch YES 4 When Completed appears touch lOKI Notes Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder during this operation Do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor while repairing While the image ...

Page 89: ...C I 1 iii SETIINGS category 2 Touch iia SETTINGS 1101 ST9Y II _ aI MOV1I NGS II PHOTOSETTlNGS I 1 1 r _ 1 III VlEW asSEf II SOUNDID SEf I 3 Touch the desired setup item If the item is not on the screen touch a g to change the page elI snn L R Q a 1 oMOlll 1 1 3 1 II _ cT I al II I I c 4 Touch the desired item If the item is not on the screen touch a a to change the page a_ SlHV 1 11Im I LF lIMlsPl...

Page 90: ...ON REDEYE REDUC CONVERSION LENS FLASH LEVEL FLASH MODE ZEBRA DIGITAL ZOOM NIGHTSHOT LIGHT GUIDEFRAME AUTO SLW SHUTIR RECMODE WIDE SELECT AUDIO MODE STEADYSHOT Items PHOTO SETIINGS p 62 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation p 22 SOUt JD SETTINGS during Easy Handycam operatIOn IIIIMAGE SIZE FILE NO NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUiDEFRAME ZEBRA FLASH MODE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC ...

Page 91: ... When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo made by Sony Corporation The recordable time for movies varies depending on the recording conditions REC MODEj and the type of Memory Stick Ifyou record in LP mode the quality of scenes may be degraded or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the movie AUDIO MODE A You can change the recording sound format S lch SURROUND b5 1c...

Page 92: ... after that up to 30 x zoom is performed digitally 180x Up to 15 x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 180 x zoom is performed digitally STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake the default setting is ON Set STEADYSHOT to OFF when using a tripod optional then the image becomes natural AUTOSLW SHUTTR Auto SlowShutter When recording in dark places the shutter speed is automaticall...

Page 93: ... light ON t Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness OFF Records without flash U Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built in flash is approximately 0 3 to 2 5 m l to 8 feet Remove any dust from the surface ofthe flash before using it Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp The t CHG charge lamp flickers while char...

Page 94: ...ETECTION to OFF in this case INDEXSET The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording The default setting is ON Face icons and their meanings iii This icon appears when the setting is ON n This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index m This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index To play back ...

Page 95: ...es is displayed on the LCD screen during recording U Notes The selected image size is effective while the 0 still lamp is lit 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 Still image resolution is obtained by the unique pi...

Page 96: ...UIDEFRAME See page 59 ZEBRA See page 59 FLASH MODE See page 60 FLASH LEVEL ft See page 60 REDEVE REDUC ft See page 60 FACE DETECTION See page 61 CONVERSION LENS See page 61 t C g 3 N i a C Q 3 S a ID 63 ...

Page 97: ... balance Gain l Shutter speed lID Aperture value lID Exposure Tips i 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 CAMERA DATA OFF no indication Depending on the media condition bars appear 9 100 111 0 00 14 f...

Page 98: ...LINK Change the number of thumbnails 6 or 12 with the power zoom lever on your camcorder 61MAGES Displays thumbnails of6 images 121MAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD screen Also you can operate with the buttons on the Remote Commander n c g I j r 5 IC C Q I S a II 65 ...

Page 99: ...ed images in any way LCD BL LEVEL ill LCD backlight level You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen s backlight NORMAl Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording Ifyou open the LCD panel 180 degre...

Page 100: ...ch a EI to change the page How to set A HOME menu page 56 0 OPTION menu page 71 The default settings are marked with TV TYPE A See page 36 DISP OUTPUT A LCDPANEL 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 the LCD screen Q 3 S a n 67 ...

Page 101: ...just a time difference without stopping the clock Set your local area using a g when using your camcorder in other time zones Refer to the world time difference on page 91 DSTSET SUMMERTIME It You can change this setting without stopping the clock Set to ON to move the time forward 1 hour NGUAGESET It You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen Tips Your camcorder offers ENG SIMPl Sim...

Page 102: ...ximately 5 minutes NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off U Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket A SHUT OFF is automatically set to NEVER QUICK ON STBY Quick on standby n You can set the time that you want the camcorder to remain on before turning off in sleep mode p 27 The default setting is 10min U Notes A SHUT OFF does not work during sleep mode REMOTE...

Page 103: ...In a non gravity situation the drop sensor is activated When you record images during activity such as roller coasting or sk iving you can set DROP SENSOR to OFF FF so that the drop sensor is not activated ...

Page 104: ...layback status of your camcorder at the time Some items appear without a tab The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation 1 While using your camcorder touch 0 OPTION on the screen 0 OPTION I Tab r FiXUS SPOTFOCUS J v t _ Il _ _ _ L MACRO J I 2 Touch the desired item Ifyou cannot find the desired item touch another tab to change the page CII_ srsy Ifyou cannot find the item anywher...

Page 105: ... ALL 0 46 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 76 MOVE 0 46 D tab A tab depends on the situation FADER 76 ADD 0 45 D EFFECT 77 ADDbydate 0 45 PICT EFFECT 77 PRINT 0 50 SLIDE SHOW 34 tiitab VOLUME 0 31 RECMODE 0 58 DATA CODE 0 64 BLT IN ZOOM MIC 77 SLIDE SHOW SET 34 MICREF LEVEL 77 ItIADD 0 45 IliiJIMAGESIZE 0 62 ItIADD by date 0 45 SELF TIMER 77 FLASH MODE 0 60 No tab TIMING 29 COPIES 50 RECORD SOUND 29 DATEITIME 50 S...

Page 106: ...he focus The focal distance information the distance at which the subject is focused on for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus appears for a few seconds in the following cases It will not be displayed correctly ifyou are using a conversion lens optional When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to...

Page 107: ...u want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen appears Touch END To return the setting to automatic exposure touch AUTO END in step D o Notes Ifyou set SPOT METER EXPOSURE is automatically set to MANUAL SCENE SELEOION You can record images effectively in various situations AUTO Select to automatically record images effectively without the SCENE SELECTION function TWILlGHT l Select to maintain...

Page 108: ... Movie lamp lights up WHITE BAL White balance IQ J You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR The white balance is ...

Page 109: ...O for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment Ifyou change the SCENE SELECTION settings or move your camcorder outdoors during white balance setting with ONE PUSH you need to repeat the ONE PUSH operation When you set COLOR SLOW SHTR to ON you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places ralappears on the screen To cancel COLOR SLOW SHTR touch OFF Notes Adjust the focus m...

Page 110: ... lever or press the zoom buttons on the LCD frame The default setting is OFF MlfREF LEVEl Microphone g reference level You can select the microphone level for recording sound Select LOW when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall etc NORMAL Records various surround sounds converting them into the certain level LOW Records surround sound faithfully This setting is not suit...

Page 111: ...mcorder p 13 Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket p 13 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely p 13 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 bat...

Page 112: ...TRL to ON p 69 Insert a battery into the battery holder with the polarities correctly matching the marks p 103 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...

Page 113: ...in If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 13 LCDscreen 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 84 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 19...

Page 114: ...hen you capture still images while recording a movie Even if auto flash or a Auto redeye reduction is selected you cannot use the 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 movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of the media Dependi...

Page 115: ... the backlight p 19 Horizontal stripes appear on the image This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Set STEADYSHOT to OFF p 59 SUPER NIGHTSHOT cannot be operated Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON COLOR SLOW SHTR does not operate correctly COLOR SLOW SHTR may not op...

Page 116: ...balanced 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 27 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 wh...

Page 117: ...nnected properly Make sure that the A V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of another device for dubbing an image from your camcorder p 47 ONE PUSH in WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT SMTH SLW REC NightShot SUPER NIGHTSHOT D EFFECT SCENE SELECTION FADER D EFFECT FADER SCENE SELECTION PICT EFFECT D EFFECT SUPER NIGHTSHOT COLOR SLOW SHTR CANDLE FIREWORKS ...

Page 118: ...ETECTION 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 MICREF LEVEL BLT IN ZOOM MIC 8S ...

Page 119: ...0 I 32 00 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again Turn on your camcorder again E 20 00 I E 31 00 I E 61 00 I E 62 00 I E 91 00 I E 94 00 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 Th...

Page 120: ...to camera shake warning The amount oflight 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 t3 Warning indicator pertaining to drop sensor The drop sensor function p 69 is activated and has detect...

Page 121: ...Stick Reinsert the Memory Stick PRO Duo a few times Ifeven then the indicator flashes the Memory Stick PRO Duo could be damaged Try with another Memory Stick PRO Duo B5J This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Check the format then format the Memory Stick PRO Duo with your camcorder if necessary p 53 Memory Stick folders are full You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF You cannot create ...

Page 122: ...onnect it Other No further selection is possible You can select only 100 images at one time for dubbing movies copying still images deleting images 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 89 ...

Page 123: ...he playback image on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV with an AUDIO VIDEO input jack System Usedilf 90 NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N SECAM Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Ita...

Page 124: ...bon London Berlin Paris Helsinki Cairo Istanbul Moscow Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi Baku Kabul Karachi Islamabad Calcutta New Delhi Almaty Dhaka Rangoon Bangkok Jakarta Hong Kong Singapore Beijing Seoul Tokyo Adelaide Darwin Melbourne Sydney 11 00 12 00 12 00 11 00 10 00 09 00 08 00 07 00 06 00 05 00 04 00 03 30 03 00 02 00 01 00 Solomon Is Fiji Wellington Eniwetok Kwajalein Samoa Hawaii Alaska Los An...

Page 125: ... the file number exceeds 9 999 another folder is created to record new movie files The folder name goes up lOlPNVOl 102PNVOl Still image files JPEG files The extension of the files is JPG The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity ofa file number exceeds 9 999 another folder is created to store new image files The folder name goes up lOlMSDCF 102MSDCF By touching HOME III OTHERS USB CO...

Page 126: ...xcessive 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 ...

Page 127: ...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 The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions ofyour camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes To charge the battery pack Be sure to ...

Page 128: ...mental conditions Abouthandling ofyour cam ol er 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 OF 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 vibrati...

Page 129: ... 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 How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the su...

Page 130: ...e In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder ha...

Page 131: ... 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 C Library Expat zlib and libjpeg software are provided in your camcorder We provide this software based on license agreements with...

Page 132: ...rence pages I Power zoom lever 27 33 2 PHOTO button 22 26 QUICK ON button 27 t CHG charge lamp 13 ID ACCESS lamp Hard disk 25 DC IN jack 13 l Hooks for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt optional rnJ A V Remote Connector 35 47 ID If USB jack 48 50 ffQ Grip belt l9 99 ...

Page 133: ...crew 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 offthe 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 i...

Page 134: ...on 22 25 l LCD screen touch panel 19 ID RESET button Initializes all the settings including the setting of the date and time ID ACCESS lamp Memory Stick PRO Duo 21 IIQ Battery pack 13 11J tI Movie O Still mode lamp 17 I1g POWER switch 17 INI DISC BURN button 37 HI Memory Stick Duo slot 21 EASY button 22 DISP BATT INFO button 14 19 I1Zl back light button 28 101 ...

Page 135: ...h the tripod optional the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw BATT battery release lever 14 Handycam Station I o DISC BURN button 37 2J Interface connector 1 USB jack 50 A V OUT jack 35 47 ID DC IN jack 13 ...

Page 136: ...eet before using the Remote Commander j T ENTER buttons When you press any button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or Playlist the orange frame appears on the LCD screen Select a desired button or an item with T then press ENTER to enter 7 7 ID f l1 1 1 1 Iit 31 l c dl 41 1 11 ID IDI f I DATA CODE button 64 Displays the date and time or camera setting data ofthe recorded images when you press this durin...

Page 137: ...of in fire When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance ofthe 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 ...

Page 138: ...mate number of recordable still images and media During still image recording Return button MI Playback mode I1J Currently playing movie number Number of total recorded movies Previous Next button 23 30 rmJ Video operation buttons 23 30 gQ Data file name gj Currently playing still image number Number of total recorded still images Playback folder Displays only when the recording media of still ima...

Page 139: ...r 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 64 Tips Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see C Bottom Fader 76 Drop sensor off 69 BLT IN ZOOM MIC 77 IMAGE SIZE 62 LCD backlight off 19 Drop sensor activated 69 Center The media selected...

Page 140: ...n solve the condition by performing MEDIA FORMAT p 53 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 MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group the group of standards for the coding image compression ofvideo movie and audio There are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats Your camcorde...

Page 141: ...E TIME 50 64 Date Index 33 DC plug 13 DELETE By date 39 Movies 38 Still images 39 DELETE ALL 39 DEMO MODE 69 DIGITAL ZOOM 59 DISPLAY 65 Display indicators 105 DISP OUTPUT 67 DIVIDE 44 DROP SENSOR 69 DST SET 68 Dual Rec 28 Dubbing 47 Dubbing to VCR or DVD HDD recorders 47 E Easy Handycam 22 EDIT 44 Editing 38 On the camcorder 44 EMPTY 54 ERASE 46 ERASE ALL 46 EXPOSURE 74 Extension 92 F FACE DETECTI...

Page 142: ... movies 42 Recording mode 58 shooting 26 MOVIE DUB 42 MOVIE SETTINGS 58 MPEG 107 MPEG2 92 N NightShot 28 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 58 NTSC 90 Number of recordable images 62 o OLD MOVIE 77 ONE PUSH 75 OPTION MENU 71 Original 45 OTHERS category 38 OUTDOOR 75 OUTPUT SETTINGS 67 p PASTEL 77 PB zoom 33 PHOTO CAPTURE 41 PHOTO COpy 43 PHOTO SETTINGS 62 PICT EFFECT Picture effect 77 PictBridge 50 Playback 23 30 Pla...

Page 143: ...E SUNSET 74 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 76 Supplied items 12 S VIDEO cable 35 47 S VIDEO jack 35 T TELE MACRO 73 Telephoto 27 Thumbnail 107 TIMING 29 Trademark 98 Tripod 102 TV 35 TV color system 90 TV TYPE 36 67 TWILIGHT 74 TWILIGHT PORT 74 u USB cable 12 48 USB CONNECT 92 USB jack 99 102 USB SELECT 48 50 Using abroad 90 v V OUT PANEL 67 VBR 107 VCR or DVD HDD recorders 47 VIEW IMAGES SET 64 VISUAL INDEX 23 ...

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Page 150: ...les beyond their capacity since thjs can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any lUnd on the set 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended b...

Page 151: ...d If liquid has been spilled or objects have faHen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when foHowing the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may...

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Page 153: ... information on making the most of your new Handycam camcorder Remember the more accessories you purchase with this one time coupon the more you save Which makes now a great time to stock up on extra batteries chargers cases and more Register today at https productregistration sony com or use our automatic USB registration ORDER BY TELEPHONE WITH 15 DISCOUNT FOR ELIGIBLE ACCESSORIES If you connot ...

Page 154: ... 35 IN SAVINGS With 15 discount the more you buy the more you save Contents Batteries Chargers Kits Water Housing Cases Lenses 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 FiIters Lights Microphones Tripods Cables DVDirect Recorder Memory Stick media products 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ...

Page 155: ...0D NP FH70 Up to 190 min NP FH100 Up to 430 min ActiFORCE riJ InfoLlTHIU InfoLiTHIUM High Capacity H Series Batteries NP FHlOO 159 99 6 8V 26 5 Wh 3900 mAh NP FH70 99 99 6 8v 12 2 Wh 1800 mAh NP FH50 59 99 6 8V 6 1 Wh 900 mAh Offer longer battery life and taster re charglng when uSing the Sony AC VQHlO AC adaptor charger Why risk missing another once in a Iifetime shot You ll always be ready to ca...

Page 156: ...rrying case so you lI never find yourself powerless again Register online now at hftps producfregisfrafion sony com to save 15 on these eligible items at SonyStyle com Chargers AC Adaptor Charger AC VQH10 129 99 Compatible with all H Series and P Series batteries this super quick adaptor charger will retuel your batteries much faster than in eamera charging Two battery capacity Compatible with NP ...

Page 157: ... NP FH50 battery and LCS VAC vertical carrying case with storage pocket for accessaries rllInfoLfTHIU Kits Water Housing ACC FH70 114 99 Get great Sany accessories at a great price This value kit Includes a Sony LCS VA30 premium soft carrying case plus a spare Sony NP FH70 camcorder battery You save nearly 20 over the Individual purchase prices mInloLl7HIU CJ u ...

Page 158: ...r illustrative purposes SPK HCD 249 99 Water resistant housing lets you capture beautiful underwater scenery to a depth ot 17 leel Includes built in microphone and external controls for power zoom record and photo capture ...

Page 159: ...s with a shoulder strap and belt loop Cases Carrying Case LCS HAB 49 99 Stylish protection This handsome case keeps your SonY Handycam camcorder at the ready with supplied shoulder strap Includes a small detachable battery pouch and webbing to attach other accessories Soft Carrying Case LCS BBA 34 99 This smart sott sided case is small enough to slip easily into a larger accessory bag to serve as ...

Page 160: ...ing accessory pouches and more plus a colored interior to help you locate items more easily Modular Carrying Case LC5 MX100 49 99 This perfectly ftexible case makes it easy to carry both camcorder and still camero The roomy Core Case has an adjustable partition and colored interior making it easy to find items and a padded shoulder strap Smaller Sub Case attaches easily to bring along still camera...

Page 161: ...Broaden your viewpoint with this super thin stylish 0 7X wide conversion lens for use with 25 mm 30 mm and 37 mm lenses adaptors included The Included carrying pouch features o handy loop fhat attaches to your camcorder for fast easy access to the lens o o VCL HG0730A 30 mm 199 99 This 0 7X wide angle lens lets you film groups landscapes and other extra wide scenes without moving your camcorder fr...

Page 162: ...G1730A 30 mm 199 99 This l 7X telephoto lens makes it easy to get right in close to the action Built to lost with its high grade gloss and durable aluminum body n YCL HA20 109 99 Get visually twice as close to your video subjects with this versatile 2 OX tele conversion lens Includes adaptors for 25 mm 30 mm and 37 mm lenses III ...

Page 163: ...ight lighting conditions that can wash aut much of the contrast and detail from your outdoor videos Includes 30 mm filter lens protector and carrying case Simulated Images for illustrative purposes Without Neutral Density With Neutral Density Simulated images for i1lustrolive purposes F ter I ht Overcome less than perfect lighting conditions with Sony s professional quality lens filters And to bri...

Page 164: ...der s main battery Compatible only with DCIl SIl65 SIl85 SIl220 SIl220D Active n InterfaceShoe HVL HIIlL 599 99 Allows you to capture nature scenes and other shots in total darkness from more than 65 feet away It also doubles as a 3W video light to brighten up low light video shoots Powered by your camcorder s main battery Compatible only with DCIl SIl65 SIl85 SIl220 SIl220D Actual distance may va...

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Page 166: ...and clarity Includes armband neck strap and microphone clip for a variety of applications Compatible only with DCR SR65 SR85 SR220 SR220D Actual distance may vary depending on recording environmental conditions Zoom Microphone ECM HGZ1 69 99 Record faraway conversations stage performances and more with the versatile Son Zoom Microphone Its zoom made lets you zero in on distant sounds while the gun...

Page 167: ...ooth pans and tilts Extends from 19 to 573 4 Remote Commander RM AV2 49 99 Provides remote control over the basic functions of your Handycam camcorder including Record Start Stop Power Photo Capture and more The new two step zoom feature lets you move quickly between slow and variable zoom speeds Clips directly onto your tripod s handle for easy access Remote Control Tripod VCT 80AV 179 99 This fe...

Page 168: ...ur home movies on your television or copy them over to videotape Use this 4 9 foot 1 5m connector coble to quickly attach your Handycam camcorder fa any AV equipped N or VCR Spare USB Cable VMC 14UMB2 19 99 Easily connect your Handycam camcorder to your PC using this generously long lA meter USB 2 0 coble Perfect if you like to keep on extra USB coble of work in your home office or car Not all pro...

Page 169: ... Video Recorder for easy video transfers to DVD One touch synchronized recording with Sony Handycam camcorders Insert virtually any memory cord to record digital photos to DVD as a DVD slideshow or for photo storage 2S wide color LCD screen tor photo video preview Viewable area measured diagonally 15 savings offer may not be applied to DVDirect recorder DVDirect Recorder Memory Stick media product...

Page 170: ...2 GB 1 85 GB available MSX M2GS 49 99 1 GB 940 MB available MSX Ml GST 34 99 Compatible with standard Memory Stick media slots using the supplied adaptor Memory Stick Duo media adaptor included tAvailable storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for dato management functions Memory Stick PRO Duo media compatibility capacity transfer speeds and other features vary by and are de...

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Page 172: ...ce the product with a new or refurbished product For purposes ofthis Limited Warranty refurbished means a product or part that has been returned to its original specifications In the event of a defect these are your exclusive remedies Labor For a period of ninety days from the original date of purchase ofthe product Labor Warranty Sony will at its option repair or replace with new or refurbished p...

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