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Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-SR10

Page 1: ... _G_u_i_a_d_e_o p_e_ra_c_i_o_n_e_s HDR SR10 L VCHD 1111 MEMORY STICK n Cl InfoLiTHIU m SERIES Horn For details on the advanced operations please refer to Handycam Handbook PDF Para obtener mas informacion acerca de las funciones avanzadas consuite la Quia practica de Handycam PDF 2008 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 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 This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider...

Page 3: ...a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time 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 Service t Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power...

Page 4: ...2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notes HDR SRlO is to be used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA C220 and AC Adaptor Model AC L2001L200B CAUTION You are cautio...

Page 5: ...to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station Do not connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder Do not apply shock or vibration to your cam...

Page 6: ... up to 8 GB has been confirmed to operate correctly with this camcorder See page II for the recordable time of a Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo are both called as Memory Stick PRO Duo in this manual On recording Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems Compensation for the content...

Page 7: ...camcorder if necessary p 10 About this manual The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen In this Operating Guide the hard disk of your camcorder and Memory Stick PRO Duo are called media The screenshots are from Windows Vista The scenes may vary depe...

Page 8: ... 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 S CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The S CHG charge lamp turns off when the batt...

Page 9: ...lly charged battery pack HD stands for high definition image quality and SD stands for standard image quality Unitmin 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 ...

Page 10: ...0 Still lamp the screen aspect ratio is changed to 4 3 automatically 2 Touch HOME iii SETTINGS CLOCK 00 LANG CLOCK SET 3 Select the desired geographical area with Dig then touch NEXT The clock starts Tips The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the media and can be displayed during playback You can tum off the operation beeps by touching HOME iii S...

Page 11: ... _R IIIMOVIE MEDIASET IIPHOTOME SET I 112 r I aI MEDI INFO II MEDIA fORMAT I 2 Touch MOVIE MEDIA SET to select the media for movies The media setting screen appears G1160mIn I MEMORY STICK I I MEMORY STICK I MOVIE MEDIA SET e 3 Touch the desired media and image quality lGI 11 indicates HD high definition image quality and soD indicates SD standard definition image quality 4 Touch YES lOKI The medi...

Page 12: ...ick PRO Duo 3 Touch YES To record only still images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo touch NO To eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo In once Notes Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording If you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the slot in the wrong direction the Memory Stick PRO Duo the Memory Stick Duo slot or image ...

Page 13: ...tch g is in the OFF CHO position 2 Start recording Movies 1 1 Still Images Q Press START STOP QJ or AJ To recording press START STOP QJ or lAD again Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus 0 a beep sounds then press it fully e a shutter click sounds 1111I11I appears beside 9 or D When 111111I1 disappears the image has been recorded Tips You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity ...

Page 14: ...te O OPTION soD appears when you select the movie with SD standard definition image quality in MOVIE MEDIA SET p 11 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder 2 Press E VIEW IMAGES g or AJ The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen It may take some seconds 3 Start playback Movies JOt Still Images Touch the m or soU tab then select the desired movie to play back Touch the tab then sel...

Page 15: ...ding set X V COLOR to ON to play back on an x v Color compliant TV Some settings may need to be adjusted on the TV when playing back Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details Operation flow Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV Connect your camcorder and TV referring to TV CONNECT Guide Touch A HOME m OTHERS TV CONNECT Guide Make t...

Page 16: ...me Your camcorder returns to recording standby in approximately 1 second The power turns off automatically if you do not operate your camcorder for a certain period during 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 ID Speaker rnJ NIGHTSHOT switch Set the NIGHTSHOT switch ...

Page 17: ...eives the signal from the Remote Commander l2 QI Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording The lamp flashes when the remaining media capacity or battery power is low 121 Tripod receptacle Bottom surface Attach a tripod optional to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw optional the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in ID HOMI OUT mini jac...

Page 18: ... OPTION button lID FACE DETECTION I1Q VIEW IMAGES button ll Face Index set 5 1ch surround recording Image size lHl Approximate number of recordable still images and medialDuring still image recording j Return button Playback mode IT Current playing movie numberlNumber of total recorded movies PreviouslNext button Video operation buttons 2Q Current playing still image number Number of total recorde...

Page 19: ...EDEYE REDUC Self timer recording Bottom 4 6M t 31M 1 M IMAGE SIZE E VaA dtcat Jl5 1ch b2ch Center Upper left Following indicators appear during recording playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder Upper left Center W I I Slide show set S NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter PictBridge connecting Warning Tips Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you a...

Page 20: ... the page To hide the HOME MENU screen touch 00 You cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the current recording playback situation To see the explanation of the HOME MENU HELP CD Press A HOME 8J or Touch 1 HELP The bottom of 1 HELP turns orange Qt w f lt k ldl z y I II p Cfw I I SMTH i REC I Touch the item you want to learn about When you touch an item its explanation appear...

Page 21: ...T DATE FLASH MODE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC FACE DETECTION 1jJ INDEX SET CONVERSION LENS MEDIA INFO MEDIA HOD MEMORY STICK FORMAT SOUNDI VOLUME BEEP LCD DISP SET BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR PHOTO lII IMAGE SIZE FILE SETTINGS NO NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA FLASH MODE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC FACE DETECTION CONVERSION LENS PHOTO MEDIA SET 9 USB CONNECT 0 USB CONNECT DISC BURN COPY b...

Page 22: ...r on the supplied CD ROM you can save the images recorded on your camcorder with HD high definition image quality or SD standard definition image quality You can rewrite movies with HD high definition image quality from the computer to your camcorder if necessary For details see PMB Guide p 26 Ite FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHT...

Page 23: ...ontains the image you want to delete before the operation p 11 ejetl g 61pvies c c X Y 1 Touch A HOME EI3 OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch 0 DELETE 3 Touch Imll DELETE or Usoij DELETE then touch the movie to be deleted The selected movie is marked with 4 Touch IOKI YES lOKI To delete all movies at one time In step 3 touch Imll DELETE ALL ijsoU DELETE ALL YES YES lOKI To delete still images G In step 2 touch ...

Page 24: ...ROM supplied in the disc drive of your computer The select screen for installation appears Click Handycam Handbook The installation screen for Handycam Handbook PDF appears o Select the desired language 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 PDF appears on the desktop of you...

Page 25: ...losed PC software high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media However DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders as the DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu ray Disc player recorder or other compatible device Installation...

Page 26: ...It may take some time for the authentication Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Depending on the computer you may need to install third party software If the installation screen appears follow the instructions to install the required software Restart the computer if required to complete the installation Remove the CD ROM from the disc drive of your computer To disconnect the...

Page 27: ...sconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press the RESET button p 16 using a pointed object If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Tum off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool ...

Page 28: ...by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camcorder Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the Handycam Station and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the proper order Picture Motion Browser does not work correctly Quit Picture Motion Browser and restart your computer You cannot instal...

Page 29: ...emory Stick PRO Duo is damaged Format the Memory Stick PRO Duo with your camcorder ru An incompatible Memory Stick Duo is inserted 0 n Access to the Memory Stick PRO Duo was restricted on another device There is something wrong with 0 the flash ill The amount of light is not rn sufficient Use the flash 0 0 The camcorder is unsteady Hold the camcorder steady CCI with both hands However note that th...

Page 30: ...wel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord lead Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and button type battery out of children s reach If the battery is accidentally swallowed consult a doctor...

Page 31: ...g 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 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 CHO for more than 24 hours Power supply You can use your camcor...

Page 32: ...an Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 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 for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described Input Output connectors AJV Remote Connector Component v...

Page 33: ...demarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Mul...

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Page 35: ... 3 286 597 11 1 Enjoying your 9 camcorder Getting Started _ _ Recording Playback 25 Editing _ Utilizing recording media _ Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting _ Additional _ Information I QUiCk Reference L VCHD MEMDRY STICK V InfoLiTHIU m SERIES Horn 2008 Sony Corporation ...

Page 36: ...ick 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 Memory Stick You cannot use it in your camcorder Types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder For recording movies it is recommended th...

Page 37: ...int Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions Do not aim at the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take images of the sun only in low light conditions such as at dusk About changing the language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen l...

Page 38: ...er and accessories are subject to change without notice About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation and produces superior images It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens Also the lens for your camcorder is T coated to suppress unw...

Page 39: ... off the POWER switch Note on operating temperatures When the temperature of the camcorder becomes extremely high or extremely low you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations In this case a message appears on the LCD screen p 93 When the camcorder is connected to a computer Do not try to format the h...

Page 40: ...gh quality still images during movie recording Dual Rec 32 Recording in dark places NightShot 32 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 33 Recording in mirror mode 33 Recording fast action in slow motion SMTH SLW REC 33 Playback 35 Searching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll Index 37 Searching for desired scene by face Face Index 37 Searching for desired images by date Date Index 38 Usi...

Page 41: ...t clock and language GENERAL SET 76 Other setup items Activating functions using the 0 OPTION MENU 78 Using the OPTION MENU 78 Recording items on the OPTION MENU 79 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 79 Functions set in the C OPTION MENU 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 93 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 97 File folder structure on th...

Page 42: ...ring still images during movie recording Achild on the stage under aspot light Dual Rec 32 SPOTLlGHT 82 Flowers in close up Fireworks with all its splendor FIREWORKS 81 FOCUS 80 PORTRAIT 82 FOCUS 80 TELE MACRO 80 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen Asleeping child under dim light 8 FOCUS 80 SPOT FOCUS 80 NightShot 32 COLOR SLOW SHTR 83 ...

Page 43: ...the media p 22 Record with HD high definition image quality p 29 Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format 1920 x 1080 60i p 100 which provides highly detailed beautiful images Notes The default setting is HO SP which is AVCHO format 1440 x 1080 60i p 66 AVCHO 1080i format is abbreviated as AVCHO in this manual except when it must be described in more detail Play back the images Viewing on th...

Page 44: ...see page 56 Editing on a computer p 46 You can import images with HD high definition image quality to a computer or save images on a disc Refer to PMB Guide 10 Delete images If the media is full you cannot record new images Delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc If you delete the images you can record new images on the free media space again Deleting the selected imag...

Page 45: ...able show the average bit rate M stands for Mbps For the recordable time of the Memory Stick PRO Duo see page 24 You can record movies of a maximum of 3 999 scenes with HD high definition image quality and 9 999 scenes with SD standard definition image quality You can record the maximum 9 999 still images on the hard disk For the Memory Stick PRO Duo see page 71 The maximum continuous recordable t...

Page 46: ...THSLWREC Ite rrl t MOVIE Q f CAMERA category IE VIEW IMAGES category lte VISUAL INDEX 35 MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET 22 23 lIt INDEX 37 MEDIA INFO 60 jJINDEX 37 MEDIA FORMAT 61 PLAYLIST 54 REPAIR IMG DB F 63 m OTHERS category DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB PHOTOCOPY EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT iii SETTINGS category To customize your camcorder p 64 You can also set these items during Easy Handycam opera...

Page 47: ...DUB II PHolt COPY I 4 Touch the desired item Example EDIT mEII c Omln I t lloEi ET 1 l lELE q 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 of each item on the HOME MENU HELP 1 Press A HOME The HOME MENU appears I SMTH UW REC I 2 Touch W HELP The bottom of the W HELP turns orange aUl i STay 8Jl gJ Mov...

Page 48: ...he screen To apply the option touch YES otherwise touch NO To deactivate the HELP Touch 1 HELP again in step 2 Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment You will find it easy to make various settings See page 78 for further details 0 OPTION ...

Page 49: ...ord Mains lead 1 p 16 Handycam Station 1 p 16 110 Component AN cable 1 p 41 AN connecting cable 1 p 43 56 3 USB cable 1 p 57 58 ss Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 111 A button type lithium battery is already installed Rechargeable battery pack NP FH60 1 p 16 101 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 Picture Motion Browser Software PMB Guide Handycam Handbook This Handbook Operating Guide 1 CO CD I ...

Page 50: ...ark on the DC plug is facing up 2 Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet wall socket 3 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF CHG the default setting 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 5 Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station securely all the way to the bottom The i CHG charge lamp light...

Page 51: ...the battery pack fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period see page 102 for the details of storage To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack DC IN jack Open the jack cover With the A mark on the right Notes Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC...

Page 52: ...n off and zooming Notes All times measured under the following conditions REC MODE SP The LCD backlight turns on NP FH70 NP FH50 On the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor tum the POWER switch to OFF CHG and turn off the It H Movie lamp Q Still lamp p 20 ACCESS lamp p 29 Playing time Approximate time min available when you use a fully charged battery pack HD stands for ...

Page 53: ...cording playback time Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 OF 10 C to 30 C 50 OF to 86 OF is recommended The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder On the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC...

Page 54: ...e first time 2 Touch HOME iii SETTINGS CLOCK LANG CLOCK SET The CLOCK SET screen appears 3 Select the desired geographical area with EI D then touch NEXT 4 Set OST SET or SUMMERTIME then touch NEXT 5 Set V year with I 6 Select M with CD IC J then set the month with I 7 Set 0 day hour and minute in the same way then touch NEXT 8 Make sure that the clock is correctly set then touch lOKI The clock st...

Page 55: ...h panel CALIBRAnON p 104 ff i f y O 4 iif s l 7J q C hanlli gJ J ngj1 ge s 1 lp You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language To select the screen language touch A HOME SETTINGS CLOCK 00 LANG 00 LANGUAGE SET p 75 Step 4 Making setting adjustments before recording Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder CD then rotate it to the best angle to record or play G ...

Page 56: ...t setting is hard disk for movies and still images Hard disk It HJ t Q Movie 41LJ r tIll Image Notes You can do recording playback editing operations for the selected media When you want to change media reselect the media Tips See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time See page 51 on dubbing copying between two media 1 Touch HOME MANAGE MEDIA MOVIE MEDIA SET on the LCD screen of your camcorder Th...

Page 57: ...S 1ch Media icon 9 Hard disk rLl Memory Stick PRO Duo Prepare a Memory Stick PRO Duo if Memory Stick PRO Duo has been selected as the media For types of Memory Stick you can use in your camcorder see page 2 1 Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo CD Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it...

Page 58: ...s not enough free space is displayed in step 3 format the Memory Stick PRO Duo p 61 Note that formatting will delete all data recorded on the Memory Stick PRO Duo When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo be careful so that the Memory Stick PRO Duo does not pop out and drop The capacity and approximate recordable time of the Memory Stick PRO Duo Unit min The number in is the minimum reco...

Page 59: ...irection of the arrow until the H 1 Movie lamp lights up 2 Press EASY IJ _SY appears on j the LCD screen I Dn 00 I 1 Turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow until the Q Still lamp lights up 2 Press EASY IJ EASY t m lJ appears on I Yf the LCD screen I Do 01 I 3 Press START STOP BJ or Q to start recording m9 0 00 00 30min STBYl RECl To stop recording press START STOP again 3 Press PHOTO ...

Page 60: ...ded for the still image recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo HOME MENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen If Searches for images by date p 38 26 CD III Goes to the Film Roll Index screen jJ Goes to the Face Index screen m Displays movies with HD high definition image quality Q Displays still images MsoM appears when you select the movie with SO standard definition image ...

Page 61: ...the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen You can slow down the playback speed by touching 1 1 1 lsl 1 during pause You can adjust the volume by touching A HOME SETTINGS SOUND SETTINGS VOLUME then touch c J Still images Touch the Q tab then select the desired still image to play back Slide show p 39 Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Goes to the VISUAL...

Page 62: ...ally return to the default settings The settings of some menu items are fixed For details see page 86 You cannot use the C OPTION MENU Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some buttons functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set p 86 If you set an invalid op...

Page 63: ...If the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG tum 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 When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically You can check the recordable ...

Page 64: ...ars beside 9 or 0 When 11111111 disappears the image has been recorded Tips For the recordable time and the number of recordable images see pages 11 24 and 71 You can record still images duri movie recording by pressing PHOTO LEJ Dual Rec p 32 A frame is shown on the detected face and the detected face image is optimized automatically FACE DETECTION p 69 When a face is detected during movie record...

Page 65: ...surround system you can enjoy realistic sound Dolby Digital 5 lch surround sound can be recorded with the Built in microphone You can enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support5 1ch surround sound Reeor Tsapn d W itj presence 5 1 qh surroul1dr ecor ingl 9 Tips You can set DIGITAL ZOOM p 67 if you want to zoom to a level greater than 15 x when recording movies Wider range ...

Page 66: ...ia is not enough or when you record still images continuously You cannot record still images while dl is displayed Tips When the POWER switch is set to t I Movie the size of still images becomes t J 3 0M 16 9 wide or 202M 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 NIGHTSHOT ON OFF int l D Infrare...

Page 67: ...EJI ColI60mln ST8Y CEll 9 SMTH SLW REC 011 3Omln Press START STOP A 3 second movie approx is recorded as a 12 second slow motion movie Recording disappears when recording is finished Touch I J I to cancel the smooth slow recording To change the setting Touch OPTION a tab then select the setting you want to change TIMING Select the recording start point after START STOP is pressed The default setti...

Page 68: ...34 During Easy Handycam operation the SMTH SLW REC function cannot be used Cancel Easy Handycam operation ...

Page 69: ...X screen appears on the LCD screen It may take some seconds Appears with the image on the tab that was lastly played back recorded for the still image recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo HOME MENU Next 6 images II Selects images by date p 38 G I II Goes to the Film Roll Index screen p 37 IiJ Goes to the Face Index screen p 37 m Displays movies with HD high definition image quality 0 Displays still ...

Page 70: ...en i ReverselForward Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the INDEX screen Touch I H I IEII 1 during pause to play back movie slowly A touch of I IE I I I I 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 approximate...

Page 71: ... to search for the desired scene then touch the scene you want to play back Playback starts from the selected scene Q Tips You can display the Film Roll Index screen by touching A HOME E VIEW IMAGES lIII INDEX Searcfil g fQi eiited scenlt by fa 1 ce Il1rd r i The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the index screen You can play back the movie from the selected face image S...

Page 72: ...dex function for still images on the Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder and press IE VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears 2 To search for movies touch the lImll or SDO tab To search for still images touch the I tab 3 Touch date on the screen The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen 4 Touch El 13 to select ...

Page 73: ...nuous playback Playing the image on aTV Connection methods and quality of the image HD high definition SD standard definition viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type ofTV is connected and the connectors used Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source p 16 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected Notes When recording set X V COLOR to ON to pl...

Page 74: ...onnecting cables or component NY cable to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time image disturbance may occur Your camcorder will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV 1 Turn on your camcorder and touch HOME m OTHERS TV CONNECT Guide If the item is not on the screen touch Dig to change the page 2 Touch the answer to the question displayed on the screen...

Page 75: ...with SD standard definition image quality J _ r i 1 HDMI Lm p 42 AI p 41 COMPONENT IN AUDIO Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable HOME MENU setting II Component AN cable supplied Green Y Gtr IIIIII IIlrUmU II Blue PBlCs C Red PRICR COMPONENT VIDEO IN Ii SETTINGS OUTPUT SETTINGS COMPONENT 1080i 480i p 75 C White 0 AUDIO f Red Notes If you connect only component video audio signals are not output Connect...

Page 76: ... with the HOMI cable This may cause a malfunction When the connected device is compatible with 5 lch surround sound movies recorded with the HO high definition image quality are output on 5 1ch surround sound automatically Movies recorded with the SO standard definition image quality are converted to 2ch sound Images recorded with HD high definition quality are converted to SD standard definition ...

Page 77: ...75 COMPONENT VIDEO IN o l Cable c 1 White 0 AUDIO Red Component AN cable supplied Green Y i III11 tlD Blue PBlCs Red PRICR Q A V connecting cable with S VIDEO optional S VIDEO VIDEO White o Red AUDIO iii SETTINGS OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE 16 9 4 3 p 74 Notes When the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel is connected audio signals are not output To output audio signals connect the white and red plugs to the ...

Page 78: ...to like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s PhotoTV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable or a component AN cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos Setup of the TV will be necessary Please refer to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HD compatible...

Page 79: ...rder touch A HOME i i i SETTINGS GENERAL SET CTRL FOR HDMI ON the default setting Also set your TV Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details Tips If you tum off the TV your camcorder is turned off simultaneously 45 ...

Page 80: ... computer to your camcorder if necessary For details see PMB Guide Creating adisc with One Touch One Touch Disc Burn You can save images recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder directly to a DVD with ease by pressing the DISC BURN button Saving images on a computer Easy PC Back Up You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer Creating a disc with selected images Y...

Page 81: ...MOVIE DUB You can dub movies recorded on the hard disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo p 51 PHOTO COPY You can copy still images recorded on the hard disk to a Memory Stick PRO Duo p 52 EDIT You can edit the images p 53 PLAYLIST EDIT You can create and edit a Playlist p 54 PRINT You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer p 58 USB CONNECT You can connect the camcorder to a computer etc ...

Page 82: ...m the camcorder You can check the free media space using MEDIA INFO p 60 Select the media which contains the movie you want to delete before the operation p 22 Notes Important data should be saved on external media p 46 1 Touch HOME m OTHERS DELETE 2 Touch 0 DELETE 3 Touch 1Iml DELETE or ijsoij DELETE 4 Touch the movie to be deleted The selected movie is marked with Press and hold the movie on the...

Page 83: ...irm the still image Touch IP Ito return to the previous screen 5 Touch IOKI YES lOKI To delete all still images at one time In step 3 touch jj DELETE ALL YES YES lOKI To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time This function is available only when the internal hard disk is selected as the media D In step 3 touch jj DELETE by date Touch D EI to select the recording date of t...

Page 84: ...efinition image quality VGA O 3M in 4 3 with SO standard definition image quality The media where you want to save still images should have enough free space The recording date and time of captured still images is the same as the recording date and time of the movies If the movie you are capturing from has no data code the recording date and time of the still image will be the date and time you ca...

Page 85: ... OTHERS MOVIE DUB The MOVIE DUB screen appears 2 Touch the image quality of the movie to be dubbed mg D DUB To dub the movies with HD high definition image quality g D DUB To dub the movies with SD standard definition image quality 3 Touch the type of dubbing DUB by select To select movies and dub DUB by date To dub all movies of a specified date 1m1 DUB ALL To dub the Playlists with HD high defin...

Page 86: ...THERS PHOTO COPY The PHOTO COpy screen appears 2 Touch the type of copying COpy by select To select still images and copy COPY by date To copy all still images of a specified date 3 Select the still image to be copied COpy by select Touch the still image to be copied The selected still image is marked with You can select multiple still images Tips Press and hold the image on the screen to confirm ...

Page 87: ...rder while dividing the movie It may damage the media Also do not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo while dividing movies on the Memory Stick PRO Duo A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch I III and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments If you divide the original movie the movie added to the Playlist will als...

Page 88: ...s are displayed on the screen Touch EI EI to select the recording date of the desired movie Touch lOKI while the selected recording date is highlighted The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen Touch the movie on the LCD screen to confirm the movie Touch IP Ito return to the previous screen Touch IOKI YES lOKI Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from y...

Page 89: ...YES YES lOKI Select the movie to be erased from the list The selected movie is marked with oJ Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen to confirm the movie Touch Ip Ito return to the previous screen Touch IOKI YES lOKI To change the order within the Playlist CD Touch A HOME m OTHERS PLAYLIST EDIT Touch lm MOVE sD MOVE Select the movie to be moved The selected movie is marked with Press and hold ...

Page 90: ...mage quality may deteriorate NV OUT jack _ _ I Bt c t i I I AUDIO VIDEO Devices without an S VIDEO jack I r _ _ I IN I I Yellow White Red I I I I I I I I Yellow mJ I I VCRs or DVD HOD recorders i T j AUDIO White Red VIDEO o S VIDEO IN Devices with an S VIDEO jack Video Signal flow 56 II AN connecting cable supplied Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with NV Remote Connector or A ...

Page 91: ...er to the recording device VCR or OVOI H00 recorder with the AN connecting cable supplied II or an AN connecting cable with S VIDEO optional 2 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 4 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 5 When dubbing is finished stop the r...

Page 92: ... If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch HOME EI3 OTHERS USB CONNECT Printing recorded still images PictBridge compliant printer You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer t PictBridge Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet wall socket p 16 Turn on the printer Select the media whic...

Page 93: ...er the Handycam Station or the printer Eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo from your camcorder while printing still images saved on the Memory Stick PRO Duo Ifthe printer stops working disconnect the USB cable tum the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning You can select only the paper sizes that the printer can print On some printer models the top bottom right and left e...

Page 94: ...IA SET p 22 and the approximate free and used media space Notes During Easy Handycam operation you cannot check the media information Cancel Easy Handycam operation p 28 Touch A HOME MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA INFO The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed Q Tips You can check the recordable free space etc by touching TI at the lower right on the screen To turn off the display Tou...

Page 95: ...ROCESS TIlliE 20 2 Touch YES YES 3 When Completed appears touch lOKI 1 Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo to be formatted into your camcorder 2 Touch HOME MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA FORMAT MEMORY STICK Formal tho lIIemory Stick AII_wtllbe de_ EST PROCESSTIIIIE 20 3 Touch YES YES 4 When Completed appears touch lOKI Notes While the ACCESS lamp is lit do not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo from your camcorder Ev...

Page 96: ... Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation While performing 9 EMPTY do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket 2 Turn on your camcorder 3 Touch HOME MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA FORMAT HOD The 9 FORMAT screen appears 9 Format AU_wtUbe deleted EST PROCESST1ME l2a 4 Press and hold back light fo...

Page 97: ...uch lOKI and quit the management file check if no inconsistency is found 3 Touch YES 4 After Completed appears touch lOKI Notes Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to your camcorder and do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack during the operation While repairing the image database file of the Memory Stick PRO Duo do not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo The image database files of the...

Page 98: ...MTH lilW REC I i iii SETTINGS category 2 Touch Ii SETTINGS L l IIIIIlIII II lliI JlIIIIII M 1 III MOYI EtrINGS II PHClTl S NGS I 1 2 c c c I III VIEW lIAAG S SET II SOUNDi lI P SET I 3 Touch the desired setup item If the item is not on the screen touch 13I EI to change the page EII JI60mln S BV 4 Touch the desired item If the item is not on the screen touch aiEl to change the page EllGIl_in STOV m...

Page 99: ... p 73 VIEW IMAGES SET p 72 71 67 70 68 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT FILE NO It lI REMAINING SET CONVERSION LENS jIJ IMAGE SIZE FACE DETECTION SUB T DATE ZEBRA FLASH MODE GUIDEFRAME jJ INDEX SET REDEYE REDUC X V COLOR FLASH LEVEL AUTO SLW SHUTTR STEADYSHOT WIDE SELECT AUDIO MODE DIGITAL ZOOM NIGHTSHOT LIGHT REC MODE PHOTO SETTINGS p 70 LJstQf t6e g SEnINGSl categoryit mS MOVIE SETTINGS p 66 GUIDEFRAM...

Page 100: ...ow to set HOME MENU page 64 5 OPTION MENU page 78 The default settings are marked with REC MODE Recording 0 mode n You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD high definition image quality from 4 levels HD FH mFH Records in the highest quality mode AVe HD 16M FH HD HQ mHO Records in high quality mode AVe HD 9M HQ HD SP m sp Records in standard quality mode AVe HD 7M SP HD LP mLP Incr...

Page 101: ...default setting Notes Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects p 32 Remove the conversion lens optional The maximum shooting distance using NIGHTSHOT LIGHT is about 3 m 10 feet WIDE SELECT A When recording with SD standard definition image quality you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied wi...

Page 102: ...setting GUIDEFRAME to ON The frame is not recorded Press DISP BAIT INFO to make the frame disappear The default setting is OFF Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition ZEBRA Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness When you change the default...

Page 103: ...ve any dust from the surface of the flash before using it Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp The CHG charge lamp flickers while charging the flash and remains lit when the battery charge is complete If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject the flash may not be effective FLASH LEVEL A You can set this function when you u...

Page 104: ...an be detected is limited CONVERSION LENS A When using a conversion lens optional use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake for each lens You can select WIDE CONVERSION lrw or TELE CONVERSION 1Jr The default setting is OFF PHOTO SETTINGS Items for recording still images _ j l t t _ III MOVIESf rlINGS t 1 2 _ _ I a VIEW IMAo S SET II SOUNllIDlSP SET I Touch CD then...

Page 105: ...able still images varies depending on the recording conditions or type of Memory Stick You can record up to 9 999 still images on the hard disk The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing system BIONZ allows for still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described Tips You can also use a Memory Stick Duo with a capacity of under I GB for recording still images FI...

Page 106: ...AMERA DATA Movie I11II5 I a1160mln l 5 1ch Still image al60mIn C4 o SteadyShot off Brightness rnJWhite balance JOain I Shutter speed IDAperture value IDExposure Tips S 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 DATEf...

Page 107: ...ouch CD then 0 If the item is not on the screen touch EI a to change the page How to set A HOME MENU page 64 0 OPTION MENU page 78 The default settings are marked with VOLUME A C Touch c J to adjust the volume p 36 BEEP A ON A melody sounds when you start stop recording or operate the touch panel OFF Cancels the melody LCD BRIGHT A You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with c J CD Adjust...

Page 108: ...e 78 You can adjust the color of the LCD screen with c J G UnUmm llIlIlIl CD I Low intensity High intensity LCD COLOR ft Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen o...

Page 109: ...when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal CLOCK tAl LANG Items to set clock and language Touch CD then If the item is not on the screen touch EI D to change the page How to set A HOME MENU page 64 0 OPTION MENU page 78 CLOCK SET A See page 20 AREA SET A You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock Set your ...

Page 110: ...ing is ON CALIBRATION h See page 104 A SHUT OFF Auto shut A off 5min The camcorder is automatically tumed off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off 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...

Page 111: ... record images during an activity such as roller coasting or skydiving you can set DROP SENSOR to OFF FF so as not to activate the drop sensor CTRl FOR HDMI Control for HDMI A The default setting is ON allowing you to do the playback operation with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable p 44 en Q 3 8 Q C Q 3 C Q ca C D 77 ...

Page 112: ...n 0 OPTION Tab 2 Touch the desired item If you cannot find the desired item touch another tab to change the page If you cannot find the item anywhere the function does not work under the current situation 3 Change the setting then touch lOKI Notes The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording playback status of your camcorder at the time Some items appear without a tab The C...

Page 113: ...te UJ PICT EFFECT 0 54 84 Q 3 SD ADD by date 0 54 8 iii tab PRINT 0 58 CCI Q REC MODE 0 66 SLIDE SHOW 39 VOLUME n BLT IN ZOOM MIC 84 0 73 Q 3 MICREF LEVEL 84 DATA CODE 0 72 n Q SLIDE SHOW SET 39 CI IMAGE SIZE 0 70 CD SELF TIMER 84 mADD 0 54 FLASH MODE 0 69 ijsoij ADD 0 54 TIMING 33 mADD by date 0 54 RECORD SOUND 33 Msoij ADD by date 0 54 COPIES 58 Items that are included also in the HOME DATEITIME...

Page 114: ...t the focus The focal distance information distance at which the subject is focused on if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult appears for a few seconds in the following cases This information will not display correctly if an optional conversion lens is being used When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually SPOT FOCUS oJ You can select and adjust th...

Page 115: ...arious situations I i AUTOl 1IlIIIlSP 9 1IlIIIln 9 STBY STBY I Gil60m ISPOT METER 1 T t Iaa m Q LjIJ CD II AUlO CD Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen t appears Touch END To return the setting to automatic exposure touch AUTO END in step CD You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is str...

Page 116: ... once the ltI Movie lamp lights up WHITE SAL White OJ balance You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically I OUTDOOR The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR The white ba...

Page 117: ...or even in dark places To cancel touch OFF U Notes Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 80 when it is hard to focus automatically The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image U Notes Set WHITE BAL to AUTO or adjust the color in ONE PUSH under white or cool white fluorescent lamps When you select ONE PUSH keep framing...

Page 118: ...oom lever or press the zoom buttons on the LCD frame The default setting is OFF MICREF LEVEL Microphone reference level You can select the microphone level for recording sound Select LOW when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall etc NORMAL Records various surround sounds converting them into the appropriate level LOW 1 Records surround sound faithfully This setting i...

Page 119: ...copy nor retain your data The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 16 The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet wall socket Connect it to the wall outlet wall socket p 16 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely p 16 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to...

Page 120: ...CONVERSION LENS 1jIJ IMAGE SIZE FILE NO DISPLAY VOLUME BEEP TV TYPE COMPONENT CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET DEMO MODE CTRL FOR HDMI Your camcorder gets warm This is because the power has been turned on for a long time This is not a malfunction The supplied Remote Commander does not function Set REMOTE CTRL to ON p 76 Insert a battery into the battery holder with the polarities...

Page 121: ...oblem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 16 The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use The battery pack is quickly discharged The temperature of the environment is too high or low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 16 Me...

Page 122: ...t record a still image together with SMTH SLW REC FADER D EFFECT PICT EFFECT The ACCESS lamp remains lit or flashing even when you stop recording Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the media The recording angle looks different The recording angle may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder This is not a malfunction The flash does not work You cannot rec...

Page 123: ...ensor reads out image signals the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions Tiny spots in white red blue or green appear on the screen The spots appear when you are recording with SUPER NIGHTSHOT or COLOR SLOW SHTR This is not a malfunction The color of the image is not correctly displayed Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF p 32 The screen image i...

Page 124: ...EF LEVEL p 84 set to LOW the recorded sound may be difficult to hear Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3 second movie approx using SMTH SLW RECl Left and right sound will be heard unbalanced when playing back on computers or other devices This happens when sound recorded in 5 1ch surround is converted to 2ch normal stereo sound by a computer or other device p 31 This is not a malfunction ...

Page 125: ...distorted on the 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV Set TV TYPE correctly p 74 and play back the image Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV This is not a malfunction You cannot dub correctly You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable The AI...

Page 126: ...FECT TELE MACRO AUTO SLW SHUTTR WIDE SELECT FACE DETECTION OLD MOVIE SCENE SELECTION SMTH SLW REC SCENE SELECTION COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT FADER D EFFECT OLD MOVIE NightShot SMTH SLW REC DIGITAL ZOOM FOCUS SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE SPOT METER TWILIGHT TWILIGHT PORT CANDLE SUNRISE SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE SPOTLIGHT BEACH SNOW WHITE BAL COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT D EFFECT PICT EFFECT 92 DISP...

Page 127: ...tor pertaining to files Slow flashing The file is damaged The file is unreadable i3 Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder Fast flashing An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder 63 Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder Fast flashing The hard disk of the camcorder is full An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder Battery level warning ...

Page 128: ...icator pertaining to the flash Fast flashing There is something wrong with the flash Warning indicator pertaining to camera shake warning The amount of lights is not sufficient so camera shake easily occurs Use the flash The camcorder is unsteady so camera shake easily occurs Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image However note that the camera shake warning indicator does no...

Page 129: ...nd in Image Database File Cannot record or play HD movies Do you want to repair the Image Database File The Image Database File is damaged and you cannot record movies or still images Touch YES to repair You can record still images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo Buffer overflow You cannot record because the drop sensor senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly If you are at risk of dropping the camcord...

Page 130: ...ot eject the Memory Stick during writing Reinsert the Memory Stick PRO Duo and follow the instructions on the LCD screen PictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer Tum off the printer and on again then remove the USB cable supplied and reconnect it Cannot print Check the printer Tum off the printer and on again then remove the USB cable supplied and reconnect it Ot...

Page 131: ...es You need an NTSC system based and 1080il6Oi compatible TV or monitor with component and AUDIO VIDEO input jacks A component AIV cable or an HDMI cable optional must be connected Viewing images recorded with SO standard definition image quality To view images recorded with SD standard definition image quality you need an NTSC system based TV with AUDIO VIDEO input jacks An AIV connecting cable m...

Page 132: ...bul 12 00 Eniwetok Kwajalein 03 00 Moscow Nairobi 11 00 Samoa 03 30 Tehran 10 00 Hawaii 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku 09 00 Alaska 04 30 Kabul 08 00 LosAngeles Tijuana 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 07 00 Denver Arizona 05 30 Calcutta New Delhi 06 00 Chicago Mexico City 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 05 00 NewYork Bogota 06 30 Rangoon 04 00 Santiago 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 03 30 St John s 08 00 HongKong Singapore Beijing 03 00...

Page 133: ...g played back SO movie files MPEG2 files The extension of the files is MPG The maximum size is 2 OB When the capacity of a file exceeds 2 OB the file becomes divided The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999 another folder is created to record new movie files The folder name goes up lOIPNVOl 102PNVO I Still image files JPEG files The extension of the file...

Page 134: ...which utilizes 1 080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system 2 nop specification A high definition specification which utilizes no effective scanning lines and the progressive system 3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder A Memory Stick is a compact portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity You can use only a Memory...

Page 135: ...nsert it all the way in Note that improper use may cause a malfunction Also if you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong direction it may be damaged Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor without a Memory Stick PRO Duo attached into a Memory Stick compliant device Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit On a Memory Stick PRO Duo The maximum memory ...

Page 136: ...to water The battery pack is not water resistant About the remaining battery time indicator When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate charge the battery pack fully again Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly Note however that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temp...

Page 137: ...en you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord lead Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and button type battery out of ch...

Page 138: ...Ii SETTINGS GENERAL SET CALIBRATION I CANCEL Touch x displayed on the screen with the corner of the Memory Stick PRO Duo or the like 3 times Touch CANCEL to cancel If you did not press the right spot try the calibration again Notes Do not use a sharp pointed object for calibration Doing so may damage the LCD screen You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated or closed with the screen faci...

Page 139: ... PRO HG Duo MEMORYSmK PRD HG Duo MagicGate MAG IC GATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby La...

Page 140: ...right Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read license l pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of C Library Expat zlib and libjpeg software On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Pub...

Page 141: ...r zoom lever 31 38 2J PHOTO button 30 QUICK ON button 32 i CHG charge lamp 16 ID ACCESS lamp Hard disk 29 1m DC IN jack 16 l Hook for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt optional ID HDMI OUT mini jack 41 ID AN Remote Connector 41 I1Q USB jack 57 58 lDJ Grip belt 22 c n 0 CD CD CD n CD 107 ...

Page 142: ...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 tum off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded You cannot use an external flash optional and the built in flash at the same time When an external microphone optional is connected i...

Page 143: ...STOP button 30 lJ LCD screen touch panel 21 ID RESET button Initializes all the settings including the setting of the date and time ID ACCESS lamp Memory Stick PRO Duo 23 I 1QJ Battery pack 16 j ttl Movie 0 Still mode lamps 20 121 POWER switch 20 DISC BURN button 46 HI Memory Stick Duo slot 23 1 EASY button 25 1 DISPIBATT INFO button 17 21 1111 back light button 33 c C lIl CD CD a C CD 109 ...

Page 144: ... your camcorder to the Handycam Station BATT battery release lever 17 ID Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod optional to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw optional the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in Handycam Station r l1 I DISC BURN button 46 gJ Interface connector Connects your camcorder to the Handycam Station USB jack 58 AN OUT jack 41 DC IN jack 16 ...

Page 145: ...tter ID START STOP button 30 ffQ Power zoom buttons 31 38 j PAUSE buttons 36 VISUAL INDEX button 35 Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback T ENTER buttons When you press any button on the VISUAL INDEX Film Roll Index Face Index Playlist screen the orange frame appears on the LCD screen Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to enter To change the battery of the Remote Com...

Page 146: ...ION button 14 ID FACE DETECTION 69 Q VIEW IMAGES button 1 Face Index set 70 2 5 1ch surround recording 31 1NI Image size 70 IHI Approximate number of recordable still images and media During still image recording Return button I1 Playback mode 11J Current playing movie numberlNumber of total recorded movies 1m PreviouslNext button 36 Video operation buttons 36 gQ Current playing still image number...

Page 147: ...Tele macro 80 SCENE SELECTION 81 Zebra 68 White balance 82 Digital effect 84 Face Index 70 Media for still images 23 Drop sensor activated 76 Meaning OLO 1 Tips Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see Bottom Upper right NightShot 32 Color Slow Shutter 83 Slide show set 39 Super NightShot 83 WIDE SELECT 67 MICREF LEVEL low 84 BLT IN ZOOM MIC 84 Bottom Se...

Page 148: ...DatarcodedU ring r cot hlg if f _ v C _ The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media They are not displayed while recording However you can check them as DATA CODE during playback p 72 ...

Page 149: ...ts 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 of video movie and audio There are MPEG I and MPEG2 formats Your camcorder records movies with SD standard definition image quality in MPEG2 format MPEG 4 AVC H 264 The l...

Page 150: ...or Slow Shutter 83 91 COMPONENT 75 Component AIV cable 15 41 43 Computer 46 Connection 4 3 TV 42 DVDIHDD recorders 56 High definition TV 41 Printer 58 VCR 56 Wide TV 42 CONVERSION LENS 70 CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI 77 D DATA CODE 72 114 Date Index 38 DATE TIME 72 114 DC IN jack 16 DC plug 16 DELETE By date 48 49 Movies 48 Still images 49 DEMO MODE 76 DIGITAL ZOOM 67 DISP OUTPUT 75 DISPLAY 72 D...

Page 151: ...22 Memory Stick 2 100 Memory Stick Duo adaptor 101 Memory Stick PRO Duo 2 101 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo 2 100 MICREF LEVEL Microphone reference level 84 Mirror mode 33 Moisture condensation 103 Movie Dubbing movies 51 Recording mode 66 Shooting 30 MOVIE SETTINGS 66 MPEG 115 MPEG2 99 MPEG 4 AVCIH 264 115 N NightShot 32 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 67 NTSC 97 Number of recordable pictures 71 o OLD MOVIE 92 ONE PUS...

Page 152: ...STEADYSHOT 68 89 Still image Copying still images 52 IMAGE SIZE 70 Shooting 30 Still image files 99 SUB T DATE Subtitle date 69 SUNRISE SUNSET 81 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 83 91 T TELE MACRO 80 92 Telephoto 31 ThumbnaiL liS Trademark 105 Tripod 110 TV color system 97 TV CONNECT Guide 40 TV TYPE 74 TWILIGHT 81 TWILIGHT PORT 81 u USB cable 15 USB CONNECT 99 USB jack 110 USB SELECT 57 58 Using abroad 97 v VBR ...

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Page 159: ... 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 hffps productregistration sony com or use our automatic USB registration ORDER BY TELEPHONE WITH 15 DISCOUNT FOR ELIGIBLE ACCESSORIES If you cannot ...

Page 160: ...re you save Contents Batteries Chargers Kits Water Housing Cases Lenses Filters 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Lights Microphones Tripods Cables Memory Stick medial HDV Portable Video Recorder DVDirecf Recorder Blu ray Disc Player See USB registration flyer for details 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ...

Page 161: ...Q Up to 140 min NP FH100 Up to 320 min ActiFORCE fnfoLiTHIU InfoLiTHIUM High Capacity H Series Batteries Np FH100 159 99 6 av 26 5 Wh 3900 mAh NP FH70 99 99 6 av 12 2 Wh laOO mAh Np FH50 59 99 6 av 6 1 Wh 900 mAh Offer longer battery life and fasfer re charging when using the Sony AC VQHl 0 AC adaptor charger Why risk missing another once in a lifetime shot You ll always be ready to capture the ac...

Page 162: ...this super quick adaptor charger will refuel your batteries much faster than in eamera charging Two battery capacity Compatible with NP FP50171 90 and NP FH50170 l 00 C t n OUTHIU J C t n oUTHIU ActiFORCE AC Adaptor AC L200 49 99 How many times have you forgotten your camcorder s adaptor at home Get a spare and store it in your carrying case so you ll never find yourself powerless again llln OUTHI...

Page 163: ...r battery You save nearly 20 over the individual purchase prices ActiFORCE tJ fnfoLfTHIU CJ n ActiFORCE ACC FH50 79 99 This all in one package gives you an affordable way to get started taking professional looking videos Includes a high eapacity NP FH50 battery and LCS VAC vertical carrying case with storage pocket for accessories mInloLlTHIU Kits Water Housing ...

Page 164: ...r resistant housing lets you capture beautiful underwater scenery to a depth of 17 feet Includes built in microphone and external controls for pawer zoom record and photo capture Simulated image for illustrative purposes ...

Page 165: ...g Case LCS BBA 34 99 This smarf sott sided case is small enough to slip easily into a lorger bag to serve as added protection for your Handycam camcorder Soft Holster Carrying Case LCS SRC 49 99 This versatile case provides quick access to your camcorder s hand strap even when closed Features an updated webbing interface design for attaching the included spore battery pouch or other cases Comes wi...

Page 166: ...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 or accessories Modular InterFace Case Soft Carrying Case LCS X30 39 99 The pertect bag for stowing your Sony Handycam camcorder and all your extra gear Offers a roomy interior easy access side pockets large outside pa...

Page 167: ...e Conversion Lens VCL HG1730A 30 mm 199 99 This 1 7X telephoto lens makes it easy to get right in close to the action Built to last with its high grade glass and durable aluminum body Compatible only with HOR SR1 0 SR1 00 With Telephoto Lens With Built In Lens COMPARISON High Grade Wide Angle Lens VCL HG0737C 37 mm 199 99 Get everyone in one video frame using this O 7X wide lngle conversion lens T...

Page 168: ...5Rl0 SR100 Polarizing Filter Kit VF 37CPK s 37 mm 69 99 Lets you get the shot you want by suppressing annoying reftections bouncing off of glass or water Includes 37 mm filter and a multi eoat camcorder lens protector Compatible only with HOR 5Rll SRI2 With Polarizing Filter Without Polarizing Filter Simulated images for illustrative purposes With NeutraI Density COMPARISON Simulated images for il...

Page 169: ...recording environmental conditions HVL 10NH 129 99 Really shed some extra light on the situation with this high power lOW video light Powered by its own Ni MH battery sold separately so it won t drain your camcorder s main battery Active n InterfaceShoe HVL HLl 39 99 Powered directly from and controlled by your Handycam camcorder through its unique Active Interrace Shoe this intelligent 3W video l...

Page 170: ...ilming Active n InterfaeeShoe 0 M CorOD one Active n InterfaeeShoe Bluetootr Wlrr less I 0 ECM HWl 199 99 Capture and recard hlgh quality sound from up to 30 meters 98 4 feet away with the Bluetooth Wireless Microphone Features the latest in Bluetaoth wireless technology for added security and clarity Includes armband neck strap and microphone clip for a variety of applications Actual distance may...

Page 171: ...ons of your HandycamS camcorder including Record Start Stop Power Photo Capture and more The new two step zoom feature lets you move quickly between slow and voriable zoom speeds Clips directly onto your tripod s handle for easy access Remote Control Tripod VCT 80AV 179 99 This feature packed fripod provides the ultimate in remote camcorder operation In addition to an 8 speed variable zoom the new...

Page 172: ...from your HD Handycam camcorder to compatible components Gold plated plugs ensure uncompromising quality Spare USB Cable VMC 14UMB2 19 99 Easily connect your Handycam camcorder to your PC using this generously long lA meter USB 2 0 cable Perfect if you like to keep an extra USB cable at work in your home office or car Not aU products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chips...

Page 173: ...y Stick Duo media and 8 full sized Memory Stick media in this sleek and durable all oluminum case Memory Stick Duo media adaptor included Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions Memory Stick PRO Duo media compatibility capacity transfer speeds and other features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices See hard...

Page 174: ...n on any Sony device having an LLiNK connection contact Sonyall B0Q 686 7669 mv Portabl V leo Recordm GV HD700 1 299 99 After a long day shooting video review your high definition HDV ar standard definition MiniDV topes with the GV HD700 HDV Portable Video Recorder The professional level portable video recorder features a 7 inch1 widescreen LCD display that shows your entire video frame analog SD ...

Page 175: ...rn at up to 6X speeds Plus it connects directly to most VCRs and Digital Video Recorders DVR Or insert virtually any type of memory card to create digital slideshaws or store your photos on DVD 15 savings offer may not be applied to DVDirecf recorder DVDirect Recorder Blu ray DisC Player The Sony DVDirect recorder makes it easy to view save and record your camcorder footage onto long lasting DVD d...

Page 176: ... and AVCHD with x v Color output Multi Channel Linear PCM Dolby Digital Plus Decoding B u rJyD sL t 75 savings offer may not be applied to Blu ray Disc Player 1 1080p playback requires HDMl compatible HDTV with lOaOp display capability and 24p True Cinema also requires 24p capable HOTV 2 Requires HDMI compotible HDTV with equivalent display capability Upscoled image quality will vary depending on ...

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Page 179: ...with your Handycam on the following support page Please be sure to visit this site before using a computer with your Handycam http www css ap sony com Handycam AVCHD Asia Oceania Africa http service sony com cn KB China http support sony europe com DIME camcorders AVCHD Europe http esupport sony com EN news artide140 North America http esupport sony com ES LA Latin America except Brazil http www s...

Page 180: ...hat such data software or other materials will be lost or reformatted during service and Sony will not be responsible for any such damage or loss A dated purchase receipt is required For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product Visit Sony s Web Site www sony com support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 S0NY 7669 For an accessory or part...

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