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GB

LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 

 1,080 

pixels/16:9

Standard definition image quality (STD):

HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 

 576 

pixels/16:9, 4:3

The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.

Photo recording mode:

HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE

3,072 

 2,304 dots/4:3

3,072 

 1,728 dots/16:9

1,600 

 1,200 dots/4:3

640 

 480 dots/4:3

HDR-XR160E

2,112 

 1,584 dots/4:3

2,112 

 1,188 dots/16:9

1,600 

 1,200 dots/4:3

640 

 480 dots/4:3

Dual recording:

HDR-PJ50E/PJ50VE

3,072 

 1,728 dots/16:9

2,304 

 1,728 dots/4:3

HDR-XR160E

2,304 

 1,296 dots/16:9

1,728 

 1,296 dots/4:3

Capturing a photo from a movie:

1,920 

 1,080 dots/16:9

640 

 360 dots/16:9

640 

 480 dots/4:3

Precautions

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.

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 camcorder turning off 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.

Do not use a deformed or damaged battery 

pack.

Keep metal contacts clean.

Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-PJ50E

Page 1: ...rder Operating Guide 4 285 336 11 1 Table of contents Getting started Recording Playback Advanced operations Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference ...

Page 2: ...scribed in the instructions Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture 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...

Page 3: ... 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 over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for ...

Page 4: ... S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No HDR PJ50E Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part...

Page 5: ...erent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 T...

Page 6: ...un only in low light conditions such as at dusk About language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary p 17 On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use formatting the m...

Page 7: ... the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Note on the camcorder battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack 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...

Page 8: ...ity of internal recording media Projector HDR PJ50E HDR PJ50VE 220 GB HDR XR160E 160 GB The model with is equipped with GPS Notes on use Do not do any of the following Otherwise the recording media may be damaged recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost or other malfunctions could occur ejecting the memory card when the access lamp p 20 is lit or flashing removing the battery ...

Page 9: ...Recording Playback Recording 21 Acquiring location information using the GPS HDR PJ50VE 25 Selecting the recording mode 26 Playback on the camcorder 27 Performing Highlight Playback 30 Using a built in projector HDR PJ50E PJ50VE 30 Playing images on a TV 31 Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos 34 Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camco...

Page 10: ...uality HD disc with a DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express 50 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc 51 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 53 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook 57 Additional information Troubleshooting 58 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 61 Precautions 64 Specifications 67 Quick reference Screen ...

Page 11: ... by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket The CHG charge lamp or the CHG flash charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG charge lamp or the CHG flash charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged CHG charge lamp CHG flash charge lamp Battery pack DC IN ...

Page 12: ...ge Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner Charging with a personally assembled computer with a converted computer or through a USB hub are not guaranteed The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet wall socket using an AC U501AD A...

Page 13: ...ht on the LCD screen To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Make the same connections as Step 1 Charging the battery pack p 11 Even if the battery pack is attached the battery pack is not discharged Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the...

Page 14: ...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 Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pa...

Page 15: ...the LCD screen is open press POWER 2 Select the desired language then touch Next 3 Select the desired geographical area with then touch Next To set the date and time again touch MENU Setup Clock Settings Date Time Setting Date Time When an item is not on the screen touch until the item appears Touch the button on the LCD screen MODE lamp POWER button ...

Page 16: ...ing playback To display the date and time touch MENU Setup Playback Settings Data Code Date Time You can turn off the operation beeps by touching MENU Setup General Settings Beep Off If the button you touch does not react correctly calibrate the touch panel Once the clock is set the clock time is automatically adjusted with Auto Clock ADJ and Auto Area ADJ set to On The clock may not be adjusted t...

Page 17: ...s turned off Tips You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER When Power On By LCD is set to Off turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch MENU Setup General Settings Language Setting a desired language ...

Page 18: ...cted medium Tips See page 62 for the recordable time of movies See page 63 for the number of recordable photos Selecting recording media Touch MENU Setup Media Settings Media Select The Media Select screen appears Touch the desired recording medium then touch Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo rec...

Page 19: ...ttach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor Doing so may cause a malfunction Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT...

Page 20: ...memory card Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged Do not open the cover during recording When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once...

Page 21: ...es and photos are recorded on the internal recording media Movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD Tips To change the recording media see page 18 1 Fasten the grip belt 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened ...

Page 22: ...ings using the Display Setting menu To capture smiles In the default setting a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording Smile Shutter When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording image quality is automatically adjusted Face Detection Face Detection frame White Smile Detection frame Orange Capturing a photo about 4sec after M...

Page 23: ...ault setting You can specify the priority face by touching it You can capture photos from recorded movies You can check the recordable time estimated remaining capacity etc by touching MENU Setup Media Settings Media Info The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left ...

Page 24: ...age Quality Size Image Size a desired setting You cannot record photos while is displayed Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light The flash does not work in the movie recording mode You can change how your camcorder flashes by MENU Camera Mic Flash Flash a desired setting HDR PJ50E PJ50VE If you record photos using flash with a conversion lens sold separately ...

Page 25: ...enables you to use functions such as the Map View The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception Processing time can be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder using the supplied software PMB Install PMB on your computer p 37 and connect the computer to the internet Then connect the camcorder to the computer and the GPS assist data will be automatica...

Page 26: ...can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected For details on a save operation using the external devices see page 42 Types of media Recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP On this camcorder Internal recording media Memory card On external devices External media USB storage devices Blu ray discs AVCHD recording discs PS can be set only when Frame Rate is set to 50p ...

Page 27: ...e camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time It can also display recorded images on the basis of location information HDR PJ50VE 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened 2 Press View Images The Event View screen appears after some seconds 3 Touch to select the desired event To the MENU screen Event...

Page 28: ...the number of the events that can be displayed on the time line bar 4 Touch an image you want to view Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from MOVIE movies only PHOTO photos only or MOVIE PHOTO movies and photos mixed To go back to the Event View screen Displays the previous next page Touching and holding the button scrolls the index screen Change to the movie photo recordi...

Page 29: ...ly When playback from the selected image reaches the last image the screen returns to the INDEX screen Touch during pause to play back movies slowly As you repeat touching during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times The recording date time and shooting conditions and coordinates HDR PJ50VE are recorded automatically during recording This ...

Page 30: ...To repeat Slideshow touch Slideshow Set Performing Highlight Playback Press Touch to select the desired event then touch Highlight Touch Scenario Save on the screen after the Highlight Playback is finished so that you can save the Highlight Playback scenario Using a built in projector HDR PJ50E PJ50VE Press Touch to select the desired event and touch the event Press PROJECTOR To start stop slide s...

Page 31: ...Connect the camcorder to a TV Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source p 13 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 27 List of connection Connecting to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality HD the movies are played back in high definition image quality HD When the recoding quality is standard image quality STD the movies are played back in sta...

Page 32: ... the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result When the connected device is compatible with 5 1ch surround sound high definition image quality HD movies are output in 5 1ch surround sound automatically Standard definition imag...

Page 33: ... 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use a 21 pin adaptor sold separately to view playback pictures Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high qu...

Page 34: ...n image by selecting it from the Event Index screen you can delete the image using on the playback screen To delete all images recorded in the recording media and recover all the recordable space of the media format the media Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails 1 Press View Images p 27 2 Touch MENU Edit Copy Delete 3 To...

Page 35: ...stored in the CD ROM supplied includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder Easy uploading when away from home Windows Macintosh With PMB Portable which is pre installed on the camcorder you can play back or upload your images to the Web by connecting your camcorder to a computer away from home View Edit Save on a disc Upload Calendar DVD Blu ray Joining...

Page 36: ... standard definition image quality STD For Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB 10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD recording discs 50 GB maximum may be necessary when creating Blu ray discs Display Minimum 1 024 768 dots Others USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible Blu ray disc...

Page 37: ...tallation screen appears If the screen does not appear click Start Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click SONYPMB E CD ROM Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer Click Install Select the country or region Select the language for the application to be installed then proceed to the next screen Read the terms of the license agreement carefully If you agree to the terms...

Page 38: ...ill not operate correctly Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using the PMB software to DVD players or recorders as these devices do not support the AVCHD standard If you do you may not be able to remove the disc from these devices This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format Using the enclosed PC software high definition footage can be copied onto DVD...

Page 39: ...rvice The application software PMB Portable is pre installed in the camcorder You can enjoy the following functions using the PMB Portable Uploading images to network services such as blogs with ease Uploading by a network connected computer while away from home Register network services such as blogs to use frequently Click the Help button on the upper right of the computer screen after the PMB P...

Page 40: ...e license agreement screen appears Read the agreement well and click I Agree PMB Portable starts up When using Windows XP Windows Vista The AutoPlay wizard is displayed If the USB Select screen does not appear touch MENU Setup Connection USB Connect Device Stage is a menu of Windows 7 that is used to manage devices camcorder camera etc that are connected to the computer Click PMB Portable The lice...

Page 41: ...g on the service provider to upload the image to If a problem occurs to PMB Portable or if you wrongly delete the software you can download the PMB Portable installer from the Web to repair Notes on PMB Portable You can download the URLs of some websites from a server administered by Sony hereinafter referred to as the Sony server using PMB Portable You must agree to the following in order to util...

Page 42: ...r with standard definition image quality STD Built in USB Cable 50 Hard disk recorder etc Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD A V connecting cable supplied 51 Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality STD Use the A V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved Notes The AVCHD recording disc can b...

Page 43: ... disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player or a PlayStation 3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playback devices such as a DVD player Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions ...

Page 44: ...media devices with built in USB hub card reader Notes You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function The FAT file system is available for your camcorder If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system etc format the external media device using the camcorder before use The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to...

Page 45: ...CD screen When an external media device is connected the USB icon will appear on the Event View screen etc You can make menu settings of the external media device such as deleting images Touch MENU Edit Copy on Event View To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode Event View or Event Index is displayed of the external media device Disconnect t...

Page 46: ...ent select the event to copy with You cannot select multiple events Touch on the camcorder screen Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch Play without copying Event View of the external media device is displayed Select the image you want to view and play back the image p 27 You can also view images on a TV conne...

Page 47: ...eparately Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 DVDirect Express is referred to as DVD writer in this section Discs that can be used 12 cm DVD R 12 cm DVD R The device does not support two layered discs 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead ...

Page 48: ...ion is completed touch the tray opens remove the disc touch on the camcorder screen 6 Touch then disconnect the USB cable Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc disc creation stops when the limit is reached The last movie on the disc may be cut off Performing DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in the following cases When copying...

Page 49: ...ed appears on the screen insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again Tips Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes Playing back a disc on the DVD writer Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorde...

Page 50: ...D movies such as a Sony DVD writer Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outle...

Page 51: ...tandard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder a Sony DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express with the A V connecting cable Connect the device in either way of or Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Notes Connect...

Page 52: ...he input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate You cannot copy images to recorders co...

Page 53: ...image quality or size p 55 Playback Function Items for playback p 55 Edit Copy Items for editing p 55 Setup Other setup items p 55 Operating menus Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items The Camera Mic and Setup menus have sub categories Touch the sub category icon and the screen changes to other sub category menus Grayed out menu items or settings are not available Notes You m...

Page 54: ...e Macro Shoots a subject in focus with the background out of focus SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom level of the zoom Conversion Lens Sets the type of an attached conversion lens sold separately Optimizes the SteadyShot functio...

Page 55: ...vent View display Map View 2 Shows the Map View display Highlight Movie Starts Highlight Playback Scenario Starts playing Highlight Scenario that has been saved Edit Copy Delete Deletes movies or photos Protect Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting Copy Copies images from the selected internal recording medium to the inserted memory card Direct Copy Copies images stored on the internal recor...

Page 56: ...ration beeps or not LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen Your Location 2 Displays the current location on a map GPS Setting 2 Sets the GPS signal reception on or off REC Lamp 1 Sets the recording lamp to light up or not Remote Ctrl 1 Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is to be used or not A Shut Off Changes the A Shut Off setting p 14 Power On By LCD Sets whether or not ...

Page 57: ...click SONYPMB E CD ROM install exe Drive names such as E may vary depinding on the computer 2 Click Handbook 3 Click the desired language and the model name of your camcorder Install and follow the on screen instructions to install Handycam Handbook The model name of your camcorder is printed on the bottom surface To view the Handycam Handbook double click the short cut icon on the computer screen...

Page 58: ...amcorder and PMB Help p 39 on connecting your camcorder to a computer The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 11 Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket 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 malfunctio...

Page 59: ...mputer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner When both the built in USB cable and other USB cable that is connected to the USB port on the camcorder are connected to external devices at the same time disconnect the one that is not connected to a computer Self diagnosis display Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen check the following If the problem persists even after y...

Page 60: ...ing medium The memory card is damaged Format the memory card with your camcorder p 55 Incompatible memory card is inserted p 19 The memory card is write protected Access to the memory card was restricted on another device There is something wrong with the flash The amount of light is not sufficient Use the flash HDR PJ50E PJ50VE The camcorder is unsteady Hold the camcorder steady with both hands H...

Page 61: ...ecordable photos HD stands for high definition image quality and STD stands for standard image quality Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack HDR PJ50E PJ50VE unit minute Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 supplied 100 105 50 50 ...

Page 62: ...E High definition image quality HD in h hour and m minute Recording mode Recording time 50p Quality 13 h 10 m 13 h 10 m Highest Quality 15 h 30 m 15 h 30 m High Quality 21 h 10 m 21 h 10 m Standard 37 h 20 m 28 h 20 m Long Time 5 1ch 64 h 30 m 53 h 0 m Long Time 2ch 66 h 40 m 54 h 30 m Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and m minute Recording mode Recording time Standard 5 1ch 38 h 40...

Page 63: ... PS Max 28 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 FX Max 24 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 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...

Page 64: ...ot 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 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 yo...

Page 65: ...ndling 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 ...

Page 66: ...y not delete data from the memory card completely When you give the memory card to somebody it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer Also when you dispose of the memory card it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander HDR PJ50E PJ50VE While pressing on the tab inset ...

Page 67: ...MIC input jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LCD screen Picture 7 5 cm 3 0 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 230 400 960 240 Specifications System Signal format PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i 1080 50p specification Movie recording format HD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 AVCHD format compatible 1080 50i original format STD MPEG2 PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch 5 1ch Dolby Digital 5 1 Cr...

Page 68: ... battery pack attached HDR XR160E 59 5 mm 66 mm 117 5 mm 2 3 8 in 2 5 8 in 4 5 8 in w h d including the projecting parts 59 5 mm 66 mm 128 mm 2 3 8 in 2 5 8 in 5 1 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass approx HDR PJ50E 400 g 14 1 oz main unit only 450 g 15 9 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR PJ50VE 405 g 14 3 oz mai...

Page 69: ...ed 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 and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer En...

Page 70: ...cording status Slide show set Warning Playback mode Right Indicator Meaning 50i Recording image quality HD STD frame rate 50p 50i 25p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 60min Remaining battery Recording playback editing media 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00Min Estimated recording remaining time Photo size 9999 9999 Approximate number of recordable photos and photo size Playback folder 100 112...

Page 71: ...be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder Lens G lens Flash HDR PJ50E PJ50VE Built in microphone Remote sensor Indicator Meaning Low Lux Spot Meter Fcs Spot Meter Exposure Intelligent Auto Slide show button 101 0005 Data file name Protected image Flash Red Eye Reduction Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see Some indicat...

Page 72: ...el with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations Speaker Projector lens HDR PJ50E PJ50VE Focus lever HDR PJ50E PJ50VE View Images button 27 POWER button 15 PROJECTOR button HDR PJ50E PJ50VE 30 MODE button 22 Movie Photo lamps 22 RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting headphones jack HDR P...

Page 73: ...mp HDR PJ50E PJ50VE 11 Battery pack 11 START STOP button 22 DC IN jack 11 A V Remote Connector 31 Grip belt 21 Built in USB Cable 12 Memory card access lamp 20 While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data Tripod receptacle Memory card slot 20 BATT battery release lever 13 ...

Page 74: ...icators 70 Self diagnosis display 59 Setting the date and time 15 Software 37 Specifications 67 Supplied items 5 T Thumbnail 34 Tripod 73 Troubleshooting 58 Turning the power on 15 TV 31 U USB cable 47 50 V VBR 62 W Wall outlet wall socket 11 Warning indicators 59 Windows 36 A A V connecting cable 32 52 B Battery pack 11 Built in USB Cable 5 12 C Care 64 Charging the battery pack 11 Charging the b...

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