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Types of media

Recording mode

3D PS

*

FX

FH/

HQ/

LP

AVCHD recording 

discs

*

  [60p Quality 

] can be set only when the 

[

Frame Rate] is set to [60p].

On image quality

The image quality and the bit-rate for each 

recording mode can be set as follows.

(“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”)

For the high definition image quality (HD) 

movies

[3D]: 1920 

 1080/60i quality, MVC HD 

28M (3D)

[60p Quality 

]:  1920 

 1080/60p quality, 

AVC HD 28M (PS)

[Highest Quality 

]:  1920 

 1080/60i or 

1920 

 1080/24p quality, AVC HD 24M (FX)

[High Quality 

]:  1920 

 1080/60i or 1920 

 1080/24p quality, AVC HD 17M (FH)

[Standard 

]:  1440 

 1080/60i quality, 

AVC HD 9M (HQ)

[Long Time 

]:  1440 

 1080/60i quality, 

AVC HD 5M (LP)

For the standard definition image quality (STD) 

movies

 [Standard 

]:  Standard quality, STD 9M 

(HQ)

*

*

  Standard image quality (STD) is fixed to this 

value.

[

Frame Rate] (p. 57)

Recording standard definition image quality 

(STD) movie: [

/

Setting] (p. 57)

Guide for creating discs (p. 51)


Recording the selected 
subject clearly (Face 
Priority)

Your camcorder can track a face you select 
and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin 
tone of the face automatically.

Touch one of the faces targeted.

Notes

The subject you touched may not be detected, 

depending on the surrounding brightness or 

hairstyle of the subject.

Make sure to set the [Face Detection] setting to 

other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting).

Release selection

The double-lined frame 

is displayed.

Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-TD30

Page 1: ...rt 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 4 450 148 13 1 Table of contents Getting started Recording Playback Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Others Index ...

Page 2: ...ain or moisture 2 do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 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 intende...

Page 3: ...let consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart...

Page 4: ... regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Austria 230 50 C Belgium 230 50 C Czech 220 50 C Denmark 230 50 C Finland 230 50 C France 230 50 C Germany 230 50 C Greece 220 50 C Hungary 220 50 C Iceland 230 50 C Ireland 230 50 C BF Italy 220 50 C Luxemburg 230 50 C Netherlands 230 50 C Norway 230 50 C Poland 220 50 C Portugal 230 50 C Romania 220 50 C Russia 220 50 C Slovak 220 50 C Spain 127 230 50 C S...

Page 5: ...duras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120 127 60 A Nicaragua 120 240 60 A Panama 110 220 60 A South America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Argentina 220 50 C BF O Brazil 127 220 60 A C Chile 220 50 C Colombia 120 60 A Peru 220 60 A C Venezuela 120 60 A Middle East Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Iran 220 50 C BF Iraq 220 50 C BF Israel 230 50 C Saudi Arabia 127 ...

Page 6: ...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 Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power source mains is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor Note on the power cord mains l...

Page 7: ...These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation ...

Page 8: ... of any other device or media used with this product The vision of young children especially those under six years old is still under development Consult your doctor such as a pediatrician or eye doctor before allowing young children to watch 3D video images Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above Notes on use Do not do any of the following Oth...

Page 9: ...to change without notice In this manual the memory card is called recording media In this manual the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality HD is called AVCHD recording disc The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder GPS HDR TD30 HDR TD30V Learning more about the camcorder Ha...

Page 10: ... Changing the language setting 22 Inserting a memory card 24 Recording Playback Recording 26 Recording movies 26 Shooting photos 27 Zooming 30 Playback 32 Playing movies and photos from a map HDR TD30V 35 Advanced operations Adjusting the depth of 3D movies 37 Adjusting the depth during recording 37 Adjusting the depth during playback 37 Recording images with various settings 38 Selecting the imag...

Page 11: ...he PlayMemories Home software in your computer 48 Starting the PlayMemories Home software 50 Saving images with an external device Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder 51 Saving images on an external media device 52 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 55 Menu lists 56 Others Index Troubleshooting 60 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 61 Recording time of ...

Page 12: ...12 US END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS HDR TD30V 74 Screen indicators 77 Index 79 ...

Page 13: ...camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low LCD screen Touch panel 20 22 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations Speakers GPS antenna HDR TD30V A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel ...

Page 14: ...ing the clock setting headphones jack microphone jack PLUG IN POWER USB jack 52 HDMI OUT jack 42 Power zoom lever 30 PHOTO button 27 MODE button 26 27 Movie Photo lamp 26 27 CHG charge lamp 17 START STOP button 26 DC IN jack 17 A V Remote Connector 51 Grip belt Loop for a shoulder belt Built in USB Cable 18 48 Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less t...

Page 15: ...image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons 33 Previous Next buttons 33 PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button 28 Transmitter START STOP button 26 Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button 32 Displays an Index screen during playback ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen Select a desired bu...

Page 16: ... USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder p 18 is too short for connection Wireless Remote Commander 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 1 Operating Guide This manual 1 Notes The PlayMemories Home software and PlayMemories Home Help Guide can be downloaded from the Sony website p 48 ...

Page 17: ...e DC IN jack of your camcorder Notes You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder We do not recommend using an NP FV30 which only allows short recording and playback times with your camcorder In the default setting the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes to save battery power Power Save p 59...

Page 18: ...AC UP100 portable power supply device sold separately to charge the camcorder Charging time Approximate time min required to fully charge a fully discharged NP FV50 battery pack supplied When using the AC Adaptor 155 min When using your computer connected with the Built in USB Cable 280 min The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C 77 F It is ...

Page 19: ...tor Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Recording time Playing time 63 Remaining battery indicator 28 Charging the battery pack abroad 19 Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries re...

Page 20: ...essing POWER p 14 2 Select the desired language then select Next 3 Select the desired geographical area with then select Next 4 Set Daylight Savings or Summer Time select the date format and the date and time If you set Daylight Savings or Summer Time to On the clock advances 1 hour When you select the date and time select one of the items and adjust the value with When you select the date and tim...

Page 21: ... you turn on the camcorder next time 7 When the scale of the indicator exceeds the mark select OK The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses Notes If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D press 2D 3D DISP and check the image in 2D p 27 If Could not adjust appears touch Run Again If the 2D 3D switch p 26 is set to 2D the Auto 3D Lens Adjust screen does not appear Indi...

Page 22: ...change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Select Setup General Settings Language Setting a desired language To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button p 14 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder and then adjust the angle Face directly towards the LCD screen from about 30 cm 11 7 8 in away from...

Page 23: ...m as Data Code during playback To display them select Setup Playback Settings Data Code Date Time 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 to the correct time automatically depending on the country region selected for your camcorder In this case set Auto Clock ADJ and Auto Area ADJ to Off HDR TD30V ...

Page 24: ...possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card p 58 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 When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop Types of memory card you can use with your ca...

Page 25: ...tem by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears do not perform the format All the data recorded will be lost The exFAT is a file system that is used for the Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory cards Re...

Page 26: ...Press START STOP to start recording To stop recording press START STOP again You can record photos during 2D movie recording by pressing PHOTO Dual Capture Notes Do not operate the 2D 3D switch during recording The camcorder stops recording You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in REC Mode and Frame Rate To obtain good 3D movies Shoot the subject from about 30 cm to 5 m 11 7...

Page 27: ...in 2D but the camcorder continues recording in 3D When the screen is switched from 2D to 3D the screen becomes darker This is not a malfunction Shooting photos 1 Set the 2D 3D switch to 2D 2 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the Photo lamp 3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully When the focus is adjusted properly AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen Not...

Page 28: ... recording 2D modes Refer to the page in for details Zoom button W Wide T Telephoto START STOP button in movie recording mode PHOTO button in photo recording mode MENU button 55 Status detected by Intelligent Auto 40 Recording status STBY REC AE AF automatic exposure automatic focus lock 27 2D 3D recording mode GPS triangulating status 41 HDR TD30V Tracking focus 40 Zoom Remaining battery Counter ...

Page 29: ...ll be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished During this time do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder or remove the battery or AC Adaptor Access lamp p 24 is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing When Frame Rate is set to 24p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording ...

Page 30: ...faster zoom Optimum distance from the subject to record 3D movies The distance at which you can obtain good 3D movies varies depending on the zooming level Record 3D movies within these ranges Not recommended The movie will be blurred The movie will seem 3 dimensional and realistic The movie will seem flat without a sense of depth The zoom scale on the LCD screen Distance from the subject Approx 0...

Page 31: ...und of the power zoom lever may also be recorded You cannot change the zoom speed with the button on the LCD screen The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 31 1 2 in for telephoto 2D recording only During 2D recording you can magnify images up to 10 times the original size using opti...

Page 32: ...ch to 2D 2 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode You can enter the playback mode by selecting on the LCD screen p 28 3 Select to move the desired event to the center and then select it The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time 4 Select the image The camcorder plays from the selected image to the last i...

Page 33: ...ack As you repeat selecting during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times Select during pause to play movies slowly To repeat Slideshow select Slideshow Set To view 3D movies on the LCD screen Watch 3D movies on the LCD screen from directly in front of the screen about 30 cm 11 7 8 in away The 3 dimensional movie will look realistic If you ...

Page 34: ...a periodically p 52 To go back to the Event View screen Previous next Change to the movie photo recording mode Switch Image Type button 2D only Movie Photo 2D only Last played image Event name Recorded time number of photos To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie photo recording mode To the Map View screen HDR TD30V Events To the next event Time line bar Change Even...

Page 35: ...e clusters of thumbnails will change as well 3 Select the desired image When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data You can use the map data by touching Yes on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement p 74 You cannot use the map data if you touch No However when...

Page 36: ... to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard definition image quality STD movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers Switch Image Type button 2D only To the Map View Previous next To the movie photo recording display To the MENU screen To the movie recording display To the Event View screen To play back short movies ...

Page 37: ...ing recording 1 Select Camera Mic Camera Settings 3D Depth Adjustment Manual 2 Adjust the depth using to move the image into the foreground and to move it further into the background To retain the optimum sense of depth Adjust the sense of depth with Auto the default setting until the sense of depth becomes appropriate then select Manual Adjusting the depth during playback 1 Select 3D Depth Adjust...

Page 38: ...63 or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may change depending on the recording mode selected Standard is the default setting Notes 3D is selected for recording 3D movies 60p Quality can be set only when the Frame Rate is set to 60p 1 Select Image Quality Size REC Mode 2 Select the desired recording mode Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied ...

Page 39: ... quality AVC HD 9M HQ Long Time 1440 1080 60i quality AVC HD 5M LP For the standard definition image quality STD movies Standard Standard quality STD 9M HQ Standard image quality STD is fixed to this value Frame Rate p 57 Recording standard definition image quality STD movie Setting p 57 Guide for creating discs p 51 Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority Your camcorder can track a f...

Page 40: ... when the frame rate is set to 24p you cannot use the Smile Shutter function either Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder Smile Sensitivity p 57 Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Intelligent Auto Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects ...

Page 41: ...PS triangulating icon will appear on the screen and the camcorder will start searching for GPS satellite signals The icon displayed will vary according to the intensity of the signal received The GPS function is available when or are displayed The following features are available if you use the GPS Global Positioning System function Recording location information on movies or photos On is the defa...

Page 42: ...on image quality HD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD When movies are recorded with standard definition image quality STD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 32 Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well ...

Page 43: ...tput in 5 1ch sound The sound of standard definition image quality STD movies is converted to 2ch Audio Mode p 57 On an HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo Use an HDMI mini connector on one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder Some TVs may not function correct...

Page 44: ...tailed photo like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s Photo TV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when photo is selected with the Switch Image Type button ...

Page 45: ...eleting or dividing images from the memory card If you delete or divide movies photos that are included in saved scenarios the scenarios will also be deleted Deleting movies and photos 1 Select Edit Copy Delete 2 Select Multiple Images When editing 2D movies select the type of image 3 Add check marks to the movies or photos to be deleted and select To delete all movies photos in the selected date ...

Page 46: ...ge size will be set as shown below High definition image quality HD 2 1 M 16 9 Wide aspect ratio 16 9 with standard definition image quality STD 0 2 M 16 9 4 3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality STD VGA 0 3 M 4 3 On recording date and time of captured photos The recording date and time of captured photos are the same as the recording date and time of the movies If the movie you ar...

Page 47: ...ownloaded from the following URL www sony net pm Notes An Internet connection is required to use each online services Software for Mac The PlayMemories Home software is not supported with Mac computers To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them use the appropriate software on your Mac For details visit the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Import images from the camco...

Page 48: ...eration is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment 2 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or newer is required to use disc creation function etc 3 Starter Edition is not supported 4 Faster processor is recommended Notes Operation with all computer environments is not assured Installing the PlayMemories Home s...

Page 49: ...ct Yes on the camcorder screen 3 Disconnect the USB cable If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8 click then click Notes When you access the camcorder from the computer use the PlayMemories Home software Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data using software other than the PlayMemories Home software or you directly manipulate files and the folders from a computer Images cannot be saved...

Page 50: ...short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home When using Windows 8 select PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the help menu of PlayMemories Home If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs PlayMemories Home the desired item For details on PlayMemories Home select PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home s...

Page 51: ...u can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette 1 Insert the recording medium in the recording device a disc recorder etc If your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A V connecting cable sold separately Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback ...

Page 52: ...You can save movies and photos on an external media device USB storage devices such as an external hard disk drive The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device You can connect your camcorder and the external media device and then play back images stored on the external media device p 53 You can connect your computer and the external media d...

Page 53: ...onnected will appear on the Event View screen To delete images in the external media device 1 Select Play without copying in step 2 2 Select Edit Copy Delete and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to delete images To save the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device 1 Select Play without copying in step 2 2 Select Edit Copy Copy and then follow the instr...

Page 54: ...bsite in your country region The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows However even if the external media device has free space you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number High definition image quality HD movies Max 3 999 Standard definition image quality STD movies Max 9 999 Photos Max 40 000 The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type o...

Page 55: ... Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Notes Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen To find a menu item quickly The Camera Mic and Setup menus have sub categories Select the sub category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub category selected When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available When you ...

Page 56: ... shutter speed the subject appears as if it is flowing AGC Limit Sets the maximum level of AGC Auto Gain Control AE Shift Adjusts the exposure Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim White Balance Shift Adjusts the white balance Low Lux Records bright color images in the dim Camera Settings 3D Depth Adjustment Adjusts the depth ...

Page 57: ...s or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen Zebra Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness Peaking Displays an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced Light Bright Adjusts the brightness of the video light Audio Level Display Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen while recording Image Quality Size REC Mode Sets the mode to record movies Frame Rate Sets the...

Page 58: ...when you connect your camcorder to a 3D TV with the HDMI cable HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the HDMI cable CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not the TV s Remote Commander is to be used when the camcorder is connected to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD s...

Page 59: ... demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder Clock Settings Date Time Setting Sets the date and time Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock p 20 Auto Clock ADJ Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS system Auto Area ADJ Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location information from the GPS system HD...

Page 60: ... then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press RESET p 14 using a pointed object If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset The camcorder gets warm Your camcorder may become warm during operation This is not a malfunction The power abruptly turns off Use the AC Adaptor p 19 In the default setting when about 2 minutes have elapsed while y...

Page 61: ... to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely p 17 C 06 The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place C 13 C 32 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again E Follow the steps from on page 60 The battery pack is nearly used up The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer othe...

Page 62: ...der p 58 Incompatible memory card is inserted p 24 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 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 ...

Page 63: ...image quality HD movies with REC Mode set to Standard Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the MODE lamp and zooming Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be short...

Page 64: ...cordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and REC Mode and Frame Rate p 57 The number in is the minimum recordable time Expected number of recordable photos 20 4M 2 GB 230 4 GB 465 8 GB 940 16 GB 1850 32 GB 3800 64 GB 7500 When using a Sony memory card The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder The actual numb...

Page 65: ... 9 4 3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode Dual capture 6 016 3 384 dots 16 9 4 512 3 384 dots 4 3 4 224 2 376 dots 16 9 2 592 1 944 dots 4 3 1 920 1 080 dots 16 9 640 480 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 ...

Page 66: ... may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the LCD screen Operate your camcorder on DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid...

Page 67: ... place to a warm place moisture may condense inside your camcorder This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follo...

Page 68: ...n external flash sold separately and the built in flash at the same time When an external microphone sold separately is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone On Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder p 13 When no commands have been s...

Page 69: ...asing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time To clean the flash If fingerprints or dust make the flash dirty it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is ex...

Page 70: ...0 US How to charge the pre installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours ...

Page 71: ... mm 1 3 16 in 11 3 4 in 16 9 Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor Outdoor Minimum illumination 6 lx lux in default setting shutter speed 1 60 second 3 lx lux Low Lux is set to On shutter speed 1 30 second 1 The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system BIONZ allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 2 SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off 3 SteadyS...

Page 72: ...age temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 48 mm 29 mm 81 mm 1 15 16 in 1 3 16 in 3 1 4 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 150 g 5 3 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge ...

Page 73: ...ademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac 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 ...

Page 74: ...sassembly You may not i extract the SOFTWARE from the PRODUCT ii reproduce copy modify port translate or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE in whole or in part or iii reverse engineer decompile disassemble the SOFTWARE by any means whatsoever in whole or in part for any purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of such rights in such case the above limitation may not apply to you...

Page 75: ... MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU You expressly understand that the data in the SOFTWARE may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time changing circumstances sources used and the nature of collecting comprehensive geographic data any of which may lead to incorrect results LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN THIS SECTION SONY ITS AFFILIATES ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS AND SONY S LIC...

Page 76: ...nan Minato ku Tokyo Japan These SOFTWARE are commercial items as defined in FAR 2 101 and are subject to the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS under which this SOFTWARE was provided If the Contracting Officer federal government agency or any federal official refuses to use the legend provided herein the Contracting Officer federal government agency or any f...

Page 77: ...oved by the United States Postal Service The following trademarks and registrations are owned by the USPS United States Postal Service USPS and ZIP 4 Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings See page 28 and 36 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing Left Indicator Meaning MENU button 55 Self timer recording 56 GPS triangulating status 4...

Page 78: ...ent Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set Warning 61 Playback mode 33 Right Indicator Meaning 60i Recording image quality HD STD frame rate 60p 60i 24p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 38 60min Remaining battery Recording playback editing media 24 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00Min Estimated recording remaining time 20 4M Photo size 57 9999 Approximate number of recordable photos Playback ...

Page 79: ... 60 RESET 14 S Saving images on an external media device 52 Screen indicators 28 77 SD card 24 Self diagnosis display 61 Setting the date and time 20 Shutter Speed 56 Smile Shutter 40 Specifications 71 Starting PlayMemories Home 50 SteadyShot 56 Summer Time 20 Supplied Items 16 T Thumbnails 34 Touch panel 28 Tracking focus 40 Tripod 14 Troubleshooting 60 TV 42 Symbols 2D movies 26 3D Depth Adjustm...

Page 80: ... pages 56 to 59 U USB 18 USB Adaptor Cable 52 USB Connect 58 USB connection support cable 16 V VBR 64 W Wall outlet wall socket 19 Warning indicators 61 Wind noise 57 Windows 48 Wireless Remote Commander 15 68 Y Your Location 58 Z Zoom 30 ...

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