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qs

 RESET button

To initialize the settings (Reset), press 
RESET to initialize all the settings, 
including settings for date and time.

qd

 LCD screen/touch panel

To record in mirror mode, open the LCD 
screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (

1

), 

then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side 
(

2

).

qf

 

 (HOME) button (p. 20)

qg

 Zoom buttons

Press for zooming in/out.
During playback, you can magnify still 
images from about 1.1 to 5 times the 
original size (Playback zoom).

• When you touch the screen during playback 

zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in 
the center of the displayed frame.

qh

 Memory Stick Duo slot (p. 10)

qj

 Access lamp

When the access lamp is lit or flashing, 
your camcorder is writing or reading data 
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

qk

   (Film Roll Index) button (p. 13)

ql

 

 (VIEW IMAGES) button (p. 13)

wd

 EASY button (p. 12)

wf

 Speaker

Sound comes out from the speaker while 
playing back.

wg

 NIGHTSHOT switch

To record in dark places, set the 
NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (

 appears).

wj

 Hook for a shoulder belt

Attach the shoulder belt (optional).

wk

 Internal microphone

Records sound on movies.
Sound picked up by the internal 
microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround 
sound and recorded.

wl

 Flash

Flashes when using the flash.

e;

 Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)

ea

 Camera recording lamp

Lights up in red during recording. Flashes 
when remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
space or battery power is low.

es

 Remote sensor/Infrared port

Receive the signal from the Remote 
Commander.

ed

 Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)

Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the 
screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) 
to the tripod receptacle using a tripod 
screw.

ef

 BATT (battery release) lever (p. 7)

Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-CX6EK

Page 1: ...3 214 661 11 1 2007 Sony Corporation Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR CX6EK CX7E CX7EK For details on the advanced operations please refer to Handycam Handbook PDF ...

Page 2: ...to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed ...

Page 3: ...egion 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 To view the HD high definition images recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo on other devices the device must comply with the AV...

Page 4: ...ecording 11 Playback 13 Playing the image on a TV 14 Names and functions of parts and controls 15 Indicators displayed during recording playback 18 Performing various functions HOME and OPTION 20 Saving images 23 Deleting images 23 Viewing Handycam Handbook PDF 24 What you can do with a Windows computer 25 Troubleshooting 29 Precautions 32 Specifications 34 Getting Started Recording Playback Enjoy...

Page 5: ...ble 1 p 14 USB cable 1 p 26 Wireless Remote Commander 1 A button type lithium battery is already installed Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander Rechargeable battery pack 1 p 6 NP FH60 21 pin adaptor 1 For the models with the mark printed on their bottom surfaces only CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 p 24 Picture Motion Browser Software Picture Motion Browser Guide Ha...

Page 6: ...ll socket 3 Slide 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 Place the camcorder on the Handycam Station as shown above and insert it into the Handycam Station securely all the way to the bottom The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG charge lamp turns off wh...

Page 7: ...C IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam Station even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket 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 available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The available recording and playback time will...

Page 8: ...d 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 mains is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor ...

Page 9: ...z Tips The date and time do not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo and can be displayed during playback You can turn off the operation beeps by touching HOME t SETTINGS t SOUND DISP SET t BEEP t OFF To reset the date and time Touch HOME t SETTINGS t CLOCK LANG t CLOCK SET and set the date and time You can change the on screen displays to show me...

Page 10: ...n once b Notes When the access lamp is lit or flashing your camcorder is reading writing data To prevent image data from being damaged do not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor shake or knock your camcorder 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...

Page 11: ...es 2 Start recording Press START STOP D or B To stop recording press START STOP again See Handycam Handbook PDF to display the image of SD standard definition image quality Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the focus A a beep sounds then press it fully B a shutter click sounds appears beside When disappears the image has been recorded START STOP B Flashing t Lights up POWER switch A START STOP D STB...

Page 12: ... of recorded movies as still images on the hard disk of a computer using the supplied Picture Motion Browser For details see Picture Motion Browser Guide on the supplied CD ROM To record play back easily By pressing EASY nearly all settings on the camcorder will be set to automatic adjustment so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings During Easy Handycam ope...

Page 13: ...ouch the tab and the still image to be played back 1 Returns to the recording screen 2 Previous 6 images 3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 HD high definition image quality movie tab VIEW IMAGES D VIEW IMAGES B POWER switch A Film Roll Index C 6Still image tab 7 OPTION 8Searches for images by date appears for movies with SD standard definition image quality Movies Beginning of the...

Page 14: ...er also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected Operation flow b Notes Only the Handycam Station is equipped with the COMPONENT OUT jack When the A V connecting cable is used to output images images are output with SD standard definition image quality The Handycam Station and your camcorder are both equipped with A V OUT jacks Connect the A V connecting cable either to ...

Page 15: ...WER switch p 9 11 4 START STOP button p 11 5 Battery pack p 6 6 Movie Still mode lamps p 11 7 CHG charge lamp Lights up while charging your camcorder or flickers while charging the flash and remains lit when the flash charging is complete 8 flash button You can select the settings for the flash 9 Grip belt p 12 0 DISP BATT INFO button You can switch the screen display when you press while the powe...

Page 16: ...Stick PRO Duo qk Film Roll Index button p 13 ql VIEW IMAGES button p 13 wd EASY button p 12 wf Speaker Sound comes out from the speaker while playing back wg NIGHTSHOT switch To record in dark places set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON appears wj Hook for a shoulder belt Attach the shoulder belt optional wk Internal microphone Records sound on movies Sound picked up by the internal microphone is conver...

Page 17: ...onal 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 eg DISC BURN button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer For details see Picture Motion Browser Guide eh Interface connector ej USB jack Connect the USB cable ek COMPONENT OUT jack Connect the component video cable Connecting to o...

Page 18: ...rround recording K Quality FINE STD L Image size M This appears while a still image is being saved N Recording folder O Return button P Playback mode Q Currently playing movie number Number of total recorded movies R Previous Next button S Video operation buttons T Playing back image quality U Current still image number Number of total recorded still images V Playback folder W Slide show button X ...

Page 19: ...layback Indicators on the LCD screens Indicator Meaning 5 1ch surround recording playback Self timer recording Flash REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Indicator Meaning Continuous slide show NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting E Warning Upper left Upper right Bottom Center Indicator Meaning FADER LCD backlight off Indicator Meaning Picture effect Digital effe...

Page 20: ... current recording playback situation To see the explanation of the function of each item on the HOME MENU HELP 1 Press HOME A or B 2 Touch HELP The bottom of the HELP turns orange 3 Touch the item you want to learn about When you touch an item its explanation appears on the screen To apply the option touch YES The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop up window that appears when you right click t...

Page 21: ...ate DELETE by date EDIT DELETE DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD ADD by date ADD by date ERASE ERASE ERASE ALL ERASE ALL MOVE MOVE PRINT COMPUTER COMPUTER DISC BURN TV CONNECT Guide 1 MANAGE MEMORY STICK category FORMAT 1 INFO REPAIR IMG DB F SETTINGS category MOVIE SETTINGS REC SET 1 REC MODE REC MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X V COLOR GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAIN...

Page 22: ...lso during Easy Handycam operation p 12 2 The menu name is changed to SOUND SETTINGS during Easy Handycam operation p 12 Items of the OPTION MENU tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT tab FADER D EFFECT PICT EFFECT tab MICREF LEVEL SELF TIMER TIMING RECORD SOUND The tab depends on the situation No tab SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW SET...

Page 23: ... the hard disk of a computer Creating a disc with selected images You can save images imported to your computer on a disc You can also edit those images You can dub images to VCR or DVD HDD devices For details see Handycam Handbook PDF Deleting images 1 On the HOME MENU touch OTHERS t DELETE 2 Touch DELETE or DELETE movies or DELETE still images according to the type of image you want to delete 3 ...

Page 24: ...and the model name of your Handycam then click Handycam Handbook PDF Installation starts When the installation is completed the short cut icon of Handycam Handbook appears on the desktop of your computer The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface 5 Click Exit t Exit then remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer 1 Turn on the computer 2 Place the CD ROM supplied ...

Page 25: ...dition are not supported Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment CPU Intel Pentium 4 2 8 GHz or faster Intel Pentium 4 3 6 GHz or faster Intel Pentium D 2 8 GHz or faster Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster is recommended The following operations are possible with Intel Pentium III...

Page 26: ...ry Stick PRO Duo cannot be read in the Memory Stick slot Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is slow x Installation procedure You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer The installation is required only for the first time Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not c...

Page 27: ...low the steps below 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall socket 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station then slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder 3 Connect the USB jack p 17 of the Handycam Station to a computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on your camcorder Touch the item you want to operate on the screen z Tips If the USB SEL...

Page 28: ...tray on the bottom right of the desk top 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 3 Click OK Windows 2000 only 4 Touch END on the screen of your camcorder 5 Touch YES on the screen of your camcorder 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the Handycam Station and the computer b Notes Do not disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is lit Before turning off your camcorder disconnect the USB cabl...

Page 29: ...or a long time This is not a malfunction The power abruptly turns off 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 or turn on the power again or use the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack p 6 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images The playback screen is displayed ...

Page 30: ...is damaged 1 The file is unreadable 1 E Battery level warning The battery pack is nearly used up 1 Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions E may flash even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining 1 Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo Free space for recording images are running out There are not enough free spaces for recording images Insert a new Memor...

Page 31: ...ake 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 1 Slow flashing 2 Fast flashing 3 You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen ...

Page 32: ...cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord Do not damage the 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 l...

Page 33: ...ery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor ...

Page 34: ...sec 0 lx lux during NightShot function Input Output connectors Audio Video output 10 pin connector Video signal 1 Vp p 75 Ω ohms Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Ω ohms Chrominance signal 0 3 Vp p 75 Ω ohms Audio signal 327 mV at load impedance 47 kΩ kilohms Output impedance with less than 2 2 kΩ kilohms HDMI OUT jack HDMI Type C mini connector LCD screen Image 6 7 cm 2 7 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total do...

Page 35: ...F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 48 29 81 mm 1 15 16 1 3 16 3 1 4 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 170 g 6 0 oz excluding the mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FH60 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 7 2 V Capacity 7 2 Wh 1 000 mAh Dimensions approx 31 8 33 3 4...

Page 36: ...ademarks 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 ...

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