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HDR-TD30/TD30V

User Guide

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Page 1: ...ack Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR TD30 TD30V User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the camcorder Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...arted Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 2 ...

Page 3: ...eshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Before use Before use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Parts and controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators How does your 3D camcorder work How does your 3D camcorder work Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ...Top page Getting started Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery abroad Turning the power on and setting the date and time Turning the power on and setting the date and time Preparing the recording media Inserting a memory card Back to top Copyright 2...

Page 5: ...ons Contents list Top page Recording Recording Recording Recording movies Shooting photos 2D only Screen indicators during recording Useful functions for recording images Zooming Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority 2D only Recording movies in dim places Video Light Recording in mirror mode Using the GPS function HDR TD30V Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporatio...

Page 6: ...ing playback 3D Depth Adjustment Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie 2D only Highlight Playback Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality HD Scenario Save Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD Highlight Movie Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder...

Page 7: ...om the computer The devices on which the created disc can be played back Starting the PlayMemories Home software Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Selecting a method for saving images Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Saving images on an external media device Saving images on an external media device easily Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the ...

Page 8: ...te Balance 2D only Spot Meter Fcs Spot meter focus 2D only Spot Meter Flexible spot meter 2D only Spot Focus 2D only Exposure Focus IRIS 2D only Shutter Speed 2D only AGC Limit 2D only AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux 2D only 3D Depth Adjustment 3D only Auto 3D Lens Adjust 3D only Scene Selection 2D only Cinematone Fader 2D only Self Timer 2D only Tele Macro 2D only SteadyShot movie SteadyShot...

Page 9: ... x v Color Image Size 2D only Playback Function Event View Map View HDR TD30V Highlight Movie 2D only Scenario Edit Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Info Format Repair Img DB F File Number Data Code Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type HDMI 3D Setting HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Beep LCD Brightness Your Locatio...

Page 10: ...Power On By LCD Language Setting Battery Info Power Save Demo Mode Date Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ HDR TD30V Auto Area ADJ HDR TD30V Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 10 ...

Page 11: ...ave problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Wireless Remote Commander Batteries power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Self diagnosis dis...

Page 12: ...memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About the AC Adaptor About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal transfer of the camcorder Recording time of movies number of recordable photos Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies...

Page 13: ...controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators How does your 3D camcorder work How does your 3D camcorder work Back to top Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery abroad Turning the power on and setting the date and time Turning the p...

Page 14: ...igh definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Using BRAVIA Sync Back to top Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software Playing images on a computer Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer The devices on wh...

Page 15: ...Limit 2D only AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux 2D only 3D Depth Adjustment 3D only Auto 3D Lens Adjust 3D only Scene Selection 2D only Cinematone Fader 2D only Self Timer 2D only Tele Macro 2D only SteadyShot movie SteadyShot photo 2D only Digital Zoom 2D only Auto Back Light 2D only Face Detection Smile Shutter 2D only Smile Sensitivity 2D only Flash 2D only Flash Level 2D only Red Eye Reduct...

Page 16: ...light Movie 2D only Scenario Edit Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Info Format Repair Img DB F File Number Data Code Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type HDMI 3D Setting HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Beep LCD Brightness Your Location HDR TD30V GPS Setting HDR TD30V REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Power On By LCD Language Se...

Page 17: ...g indicators Self diagnosis display Warning Indicators Back to top Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format About GPS HDR TD30V About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About the AC Adaptor About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal transfer of t...

Page 19: ...f Shot 2D only Smth Slw REC Smooth slow rec 2D only Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Intelligent Auto Recording people clearly Face Detection Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority 2D only Smile Shutter 2D only Scene Selection 2D only Portrait Scene Selection 2D only Spotlight Scene Selection 2D only Night Portrait Closer Voice Recording images...

Page 20: ...ction 2D only Fireworks Scene Selection 2D only Sunrise Sunset Saving battery power Power Save Playing movies and photos from an event Event View Playing movies and photos from a map Map View HDR TD30V Enjoying a digest of your movies Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non high de...

Page 21: ...cting a topic to display Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder how to change settings and how to troubleshoot a problem Selecting a topic to display The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example 1 Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser win...

Page 22: ...the font size setting refer to the Help of your web browser Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window then click the Search button Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation A to return to a page you previously viewed 22 ...

Page 23: ...e Click the Print button to print out a page you are viewing Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide the sequence of operations is shown by arrows A Operate the camcorder in the order indicated 23 ...

Page 25: ...ays used in this User Guide Models described in this User Guide Models described in this User Guide are as follows HDR TD30 TD30V Difference of each model is as follows GPS HDR TD30 HDR TD30V Illustrations and on screen displays used in this User Guide The example images used in this User Guide for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefore may appear different f...

Page 26: ...ist Top page Before use Parts and controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Parts and controls To fasten the grip belt Wireless Remote Commander Active Interface Shoe Flash Video light Lens G lens Built in microphone Remote sensor Infrared port Camera recording lamp The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or batte...

Page 27: ...enna HDR TD30V A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel View Images button POWER button LIGHT Video Light button 2D 3D DISP display button 2D 3D switch Battery pack Memory card slot access lamp RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting headphones jack microphone jack PLUG IN POWER USB jack HDMI OUT jack 27 ...

Page 28: ... in USB Cable Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in Depending on the specifications of the tripod your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction BATT battery release lever To fasten the grip belt Wireless Remote Commander The wireless remote commander is useful when you use the projector 28 ...

Page 29: ...ed as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons Previous Next buttons PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button Transmitter START STOP button Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button 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 button or an item with then press ENTER to enter Back to top Cop...

Page 30: ...Screen indicators Screen indicators Screen indicators Left Center Right Bottom The following indicators appear when you change the settings Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing Left Indicator Meaning MENU button Self timer recording GPS triangulating status Video light Wide Mode Fader Face Detection set to Off Smile Shutter set to Off Manual focus Scene Selection W...

Page 31: ...ame rate 60p 60i 24p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 60min Remaining battery Recording playback editing media 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00min Estimated recording remaining time 20 4M Photo size 9999 Approximate number of recordable photos Playback folder on the memory card 100 112 Current playing movie or photo Number of total recorded movies or photos Connection to the external media d...

Page 32: ...ot Meter Fcs Spot Meter Exposure Intelligent Auto 101 0005 Data file name Protect Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see Some indicators may not appear depending on your camcorder model Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 32 ...

Page 33: ...t and left eyes individually Parallax tricks the viewer s brain into perceiving a sense of depth in the images Your camcorder sees subjects using 2 lenses in the same way people s eyes do and then records them in 3D How do movies look like 3D movies on the LCD screen without using 3D glasses Because the LCD screen of your camcorder is covered with a 3D sheet that reproduces the effect of the 3D gl...

Page 35: ...e the supplied quantity Camcorder 1 AC Adaptor 1 Power cord mains lead 1 HDMI cable 1 USB connection support cable 1 The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection Wireless Remote Commander 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 1 Operating Guide 1 Notes The PlayMemories Home softwar...

Page 36: ... use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen and attach the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket A Align the mark on the DC plug with that of DC IN jack The CHG charge lamp turns on The CHG charge lamp turns off w...

Page 37: ...wing conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The temperature of the battery pack is low Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place We do not recommend that you use an NP FV30 which only allows short recording and pl...

Page 38: ...Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Remaining battery indicator see Screen indicators Using your camcorder abroad Power Save Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...charged Disconnect Built in USB Cable from your computer To charge the battery from a wall outlet wall socket using the Built in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet wall socket using an AC UD10 USB charger AC Adaptor sold separately You cannot use a Sony CP AH2R CP AL or AC UP100 portable power supply device sold separately to charge the camco...

Page 40: ...ve the battery pack Close the LCD screen Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack Related topics Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 40 ...

Page 41: ...list Top page Getting started Charging the battery pack Charging the battery abroad Charging the battery abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer Related topics Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Copyright 2013 So...

Page 42: ...e angle of the LCD screen Set the date and time and adjust the lens with Auto 3D Lens Adjust to record optimum 3 dimensional movies 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER 2 Select the desired language then select Next Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with then select Next 4 Set Dayl...

Page 43: ...adjust the lenses A Indicator Notes If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D press 2D 3D DISP and check the image in 2D If Could not adjust appears touch Run Again If the 2D 3D switch is set to 2D the Auto 3D Lens Adjust screen does not appear Tips on using Auto 3D Lens Adjust Referring to the following examples display a subject that will indicate a higher scale on the LCD monitor Subjec...

Page 44: ... the angle Notes Face directly towards the LCD screen from about 30 cm 11 7 8 in away from the screen to watch 3D movies with optimum sense of depth The recording date time and condition and coordinates HDR TD30V are recorded automatically on the recording media They are not displayed during recording However you can check them as Data Code during playback To display them select Setup Playback Set...

Page 45: ...n use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Capacity operation verified Described in this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Up to 32 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Up to 64 GB SD memory card Class 4 or faster Up to 64 GB SD card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Operation with all memory cards is not assured Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot...

Page 46: ...e all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be dam...

Page 47: ... To record in mirror mode In the default setting movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality HD 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the Movie lamp 2 Set the 2D 3D switch to 3D To record 2D movies set the 2D 3D switch to 2D 3 Press START STOP to start recording To stop recording press START STOP again You can record photos during 2D movie recording by pressing PHOTO Dua...

Page 48: ...s on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies the camcorder stops recording The maximum continuous recordable times of movies are as follows 3D recording about 6 hours 30 minutes 2D recording about 13 hours When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically The following states will be indicated if d...

Page 49: ...ime of movies Flash 2D only To display items on the LCD screen all the time Display Setting To change the image size Image Size 2D only Recordable time remaining capacity Media Info Zooming Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 49 ...

Page 50: ...D 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 Notes You cannot shoot photos in 3D If white circular spots appear on photos This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated ...

Page 52: ...ton Status detected by Intelligent Auto Recording status STBY REC AE AF automatic exposure automatic focus lock 2D 3D recording mode GPS triangulating status HDR TD30V Tracking focus Zoom Remaining battery Counter hour minute second Capturing a photo Recording playback editing media Tracking focus cancel button Intelligent Auto button Audio mode Audio Level Display Approximate number of recordable...

Page 53: ...m Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a 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 The zoom scale on the LCD screen and the distance from the subject A Approx 0 3 m 5 m 11 7 8 in 16 ft 4 7 8 in B Approx 0 9 m 8 m 2 ft 11 1 2 in 26 ft 3 in C Approx 3 ...

Page 54: ...er 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 optical zooming unless SteadyShot is set to Active Related topics Further zooming Digital Zoom 2D only Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 54 ...

Page 55: ...The camcorder detects faces and adjusts the focus color and exposure Portrait Baby Scene detection The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically depending on the scene Backlight Landscape Night Scene Spotlight Low light Macro Camera shake detection The camcorder detects whether camera shake occurs or not and makes the optimum compensation Walk Tripod Sound detection The camcorder ...

Page 56: ... people Tracking focus Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus exposure and skin tone of the face automatically 1 Touch one of the faces targeted A The double lined frame is displayed B You can release the selection 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 settin...

Page 57: ...Video Light 1 Press LIGHT A Flash Video light Each time you press the LIGHT button the setting changes as follows Off no indicator Auto On Notes Keep a distance of about 0 3 m to 1 5 m 1 foot to 5 feet between the camcorder and the subject The video light generates strong light Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range The battery drains quickly while using the video ...

Page 58: ...ecautions Contents list Top page Recording Useful functions for recording images Recording in mirror mode Recording in mirror mode 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder 2 Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees to the lens side to adjust the angle A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 58 ...

Page 59: ...rmation To obtain a map of the current location triangulating priority mode To check the triangulating status On the satellite map and triangulating gauge How to check the GPS satellite icons triangulating gauge If data on your current location cannot be obtained Hints for better reception The following features are available if you use the GPS Global Positioning System function Recording location...

Page 60: ...top To obtain a map of the current location triangulating priority mode This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites obtaining triangulating information can take priority 1 Select Setup General Settings Your Location A A marker that indicates your current location B Displays the triangulating ...

Page 61: ...ngulating gauge turns to green How to check the GPS satellite icons triangulating gauge The color of the GPS satellite icons and the triangulating gauge change according to the current status of triangulation GPS satellite icons triangulating gauge Status black No signal but orbit information for the satellite is available gray Part of the satellite orbit information has been obtained brown About ...

Page 62: ...following situations the current location of the camcorder shown on the map may be different from the actual location The margin of error can be as wide as several hundred meters When the camcorder receives GPS signals that have been reflected off the surrounding buildings When the GPS signal is too weak The GPS Assist Data may not function in the following cases When the GPS Assist Data are not u...

Page 63: ...reen You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording Event view 1 Set the 2D 3D switch to 3D To play back 2D movies and photos set the 2D 3D switch 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 Details 3 Select to move the desired event to the center and then select it The...

Page 64: ...photo recording mode Last played image Recorded time number of photos Switch Image Type button 2D only Movie Photo 2D only Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails 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...

Page 66: ... recorded images by location of recording Map View 1 Set the 2D 3D switch to 3D To play back 2D movies and photos set the 2D 3D switch 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 Details 3 Switch to the Map View by touching Map View 4 Select the recording location Touch the direction on ...

Page 67: ...the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder You cannot use the map data if you touch No However when you try to use the map data for the second time the same message will appear on the screen and you can use the map data by touching Yes Screen display on the Map View To the MENU screen To the movie recording display To the Event View screen To play back short movies To the Map View Previous n...

Page 68: ... while playing images While playing a movie While viewing photos 2D only To play back images with other devices Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds To display the items again touch the LCD screen While playing a movie Volume Delete Context To stop Previous To fast reverse Next To fast forward To pause While viewing photos 2D only Operating button...

Page 69: ...ring pause to play movies slowly To repeat Slideshow select Slideshow Set To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices Also you may not be able 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 equip...

Page 70: ...back 3D Depth Adjustment You can adjust the sense of depth while playing back 3D movies so that the action in the movie looks like it is jumping out of the screen 1 Select 3D Depth Adjustment on the 3D movie playback screen The movie pauses and the screen used to adjust the vertical direction appears in 2D the doubled image display 2 Select to adjust the vertical direction Next 3 Select to adjust ...

Page 71: ...th more precision Notes A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder If you want to do advanced editing operations use the PlayMemories Home software Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your ca...

Page 72: ... beginning of the selected movie B Adjusts the capturing point with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels the image 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 0 3 M 4 3 On recordin...

Page 73: ...D movies and photos set the 2D 3D switch to 2D 2 Press View Images 3 Display the desired event at the center of the Event View and select Highlight A Volume adjustment B Context C To stop D Previous E To pause F Next 4 Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes A The camcorder plays the Highlight Playback scenes again B You can save the Highlight Playback scenes in standard ...

Page 74: ... Highlight Playback stops After the music file is transferred to the camcorder if you cannot play the music the music file may be damaged Delete the music file by selecting Setup Playback Settings Empty Music then transfer the music file again You can restore the music data recorded on your camcorder at the default using Music Transfer For operating instructions see Music Transfer help If the High...

Page 75: ...Playback as a Scenario with high definition image quality HD Up to 8 scenarios can be saved and these scenarios can be played on the camcorder only 1 Select Replay on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished 2 When the Highlight Playback starts again select Scenario Save To play back a saved scenario 1 Select Playback Function Scenario select the desired scenario and then select To erase...

Page 76: ...image quality STD Highlight Movie To play back a Highlight Movie You can convert the data format of Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenarios to 2D movies with standard definition image quality STD and save them as a Highlight Movie Highlight movies can be used to be uploaded to the Web 1 Select Save Highlight Movie on the screen after Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario playback has finished...

Page 77: ...nnect the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT jack on the camcorder and to the HDMI IN jack on the TV 3 Play a movie on the camcorder Enjoying 5 1ch surround sound You can record Dolby Digital 5 1ch surround sound with the built in microphone Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on a device that support 5 1ch surround sound input A Built in microphone Notes If you playback 5 1ch sound with t...

Page 78: ... with this connection Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source Details If yo...

Page 79: ...jack use the A V connecting cable sold separately Details Supplied 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack 2 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT jack on the camcorder and to the HDMI IN jack on the TV 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder Enjoying 5 1ch surround sound You can record Dolby Digital 5 1ch surround sound with the built in microphone Realistic sound can be enjoyed wh...

Page 80: ...may result HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source Details The 3D movies may seem to be shaking from side to side when played in 2D on a TV You can prevent the shaking by setting 3...

Page 81: ...nd VIDEO input jacks on the TV 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 Set TV Type to 16 9 or 4 3 according to your TV When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable sold separately to the video input jack and connect the white left channel or red right channel...

Page 83: ...Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Playback Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A V connecting cable sold separately Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 83 ...

Page 84: ...nu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up down left right enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander Set CTRL FOR HDMI to On Also set your TV accordingl...

Page 85: ...ort images from the camcorder B View images in a calendar C Upload images to online services D Create a movie disc DVD 2D Blu ray E Share images in PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL www sony net pm Notes An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online and other online services...

Page 86: ...en processing 3D FX or FH movies and Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies Memory Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB Display Minimum 1 024 768 dots 1 Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the OS has been u...

Page 87: ...camcorder to your computer Functions that can be used with this camcorder will then be available If the PMB Picture Motion Browser software is installed on your computer it will be overwritten by the PlayMemories Home software In this case you cannot use some functions that were available with PMB with this PlayMemories Home software Notes When you access the camcorder from the computer use the Pl...

Page 88: ... images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer 1 Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 2 Select Yes on the camcorder screen 3 Disconnect the USB cable If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8 click then click Back to to...

Page 89: ...uld not be used in DVD players recorders Because DVD players recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format DVD players recorders may fail to eject the disc Always keep your PlayStation 3 upgraded to the latest version of its system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions To create a Blu ray disc You can create a Blu ray disc with a high definition image quali...

Page 90: ...The PlayMemories Home software starts up When using Windows 8 select the PlayMemories Home icon from the start screen 2 Double click the PlayMemories Home Help Guide 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...

Page 91: ... the camcorder You can install the dedicated software for the camcorder from the following URL For Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win For Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Main software Music Transfer Music Transfer allows you to change the music files that have been supplied with your camcorder to suit your tastes or to delete or add music files Furthermore this software can restore the musi...

Page 92: ...od for saving images Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected Types of media Recording mode 3D PS FX FH HQ LP Memory card inserted in this camcorder External media USB storage devices Blu ray discs AVCHD recording discs 60p Quality can be set ...

Page 93: ...s Home software Notes For this operation you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable sold separately A USB Adapt...

Page 94: ... for operating For details on available external media devices go to the Sony support website 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...

Page 95: ...tor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable sold separately A USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while Preparing image database file Plea...

Page 96: ...ely Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device 1 Connect your camcorder and the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable sold separately A USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately 2 Select Play without copying and select the image you want...

Page 97: ...ternal device Saving images on an external media device Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Devices that cannot be used as an external media device You cannot use the following devices as an external media device media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built in USB hub card...

Page 98: ...A V connecting cable sold separately A A V Remote Connector B A V connecting cable Signal flow Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Notes 3D movies are converted to 2D with standard definition image quality STD You cannot...

Page 99: ...kly When you cannot select a menu item The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode Camera Mic Items for customized shooting Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size Playback Function Items for playback Edit Copy Items to be edited such as copy or protect Setup Other setup items 1 Select 2 Select a categ...

Page 100: ...us in the sub category selected A Sub category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available Your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 101: ...k Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Movie Movie You can select the movie recording mode 1 Shooting Mode Movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 101 ...

Page 102: ...g images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Photo 2D only Photo 2D only You can select the photo shooting mode 1 Shooting Mode Photo Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 103: ...r motions as an approximately 12 second long slow motion movie 1 Shooting Mode Smth Slw REC 2 Press the START STOP button Recording disappears when recording is finished To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Select to make the setting 3sec After default setting The camcorder records a movie of approximately 3 seconds after the START STOP button is pressed 3sec Before The cam...

Page 104: ... Shot 2 On the Golf Shot screen frame the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen then press START STOP right after the subject has taken a swing Timing that the camcorder starts recording If the moment when the largest sound in 1 second after the START STOP button is pressed has been detected the camcorder assumes the moment as the sound of a club hitting the ball When the sound of...

Page 105: ...before the impact point to 0 5 second after the impact point The size of photos becomes 1 920 1 080 You cannot record sound Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording REC Mode will be set to Standard automatically Impact sound may be detected by the internal microphone even when an external microphone is attached The image recorded may be noisy when your camcorder has failed to analy...

Page 106: ...r better color balance adjustment 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 balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under vi...

Page 107: ...adjust the color in One Push under white or cool white fluorescent lamps While you are recording a movie One Push cannot be set If you set White Balance Scene Selection is set to Auto Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 107 ...

Page 108: ...corder Camera Mic Spot Meter Fcs Spot meter focus 2D only Spot Meter Fcs Spot meter focus 2D only Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Meter Fcs 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure and focus To adjust the brightness and focus automatically touch Auto Notes Exposure and Focus are automatically set to Man...

Page 109: ... only Spot Meter Flexible spot meter 2D only Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background such as subjects in the spotlight on stage 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Meter 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure To return the setting to automatic exposure to...

Page 110: ...utions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Spot Focus 2D only Spot Focus 2D only Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Focus 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus To adjust the focus automatically touch Auto Notes Focus is automatically set to Manual Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 110...

Page 111: ... Exposure Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Exposure 2 Select the desired item Auto The exposure is adjusted automatically Manual Adjust the exposure using to increase the brightness when recording a white or backlit subject and to lower the brightness when recording a dark subject...

Page 112: ...n the focus cannot be adjusted any closer and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away To adjust the focus It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range move the power zoom lever to W wide angle then adjust the focus...

Page 114: ...ameter the camcorder can focus on a narrow range and if you increase the IRIS parameter the camcorder can focus on a wide range You can change the IRIS parameter depending on what type of photos you want to shoot either to sharpen the subject with its background blurred or sharpen the whole image 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings IRIS 2 Select the desired item Auto The IRIS is adjusted automatically Ma...

Page 115: ...Speed 2D only You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode When you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed it appears as if frozen on the image At a lower shutter speed the subject appears as if it is flowing 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Shutter Speed 2 Select the desired item Auto The shutter speed is adjusted automatically Manual Adjust the shutter speed using to increase ...

Page 116: ...c Manual Settings AGC Limit 2 Select the desired item Off The gain is automatically adjusted 24dB 21dB 18dB 15dB 12dB 9dB 6dB 3dB 0dB The gain is automatically adjusted up to the selected limit Notes The upper limit that can be selected varies depending on the shooting mode Movie 24 dB Photo 18 dB Smth Slw REC 12 dB At a higher gain the brightness becomes more appropriate in dim scenes but the noi...

Page 117: ...mcorder Camera Mic AE Shift AE Shift You can adjust the exposure based on the results of the automatic exposure measurement 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings AE Shift 2 Select the desired item Off The exposure is adjusted automatically On Adjusted number and EV Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subject is white or the background is bright and when the subject is dark or the light is di...

Page 118: ...t Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic White Balance Shift White Balance Shift You can adjust the white balance manually 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings White Balance Shift 2 Select the desired item Off The white balance is adjusted automatically On and adjusted number Adjust the white balance using when the images appear bluish and when the images appear reddish Back to top Copyright 2013 ...

Page 119: ...ubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Low Lux 2D only Low Lux 2D only You can record bright color images even in dim light 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Low Lux 2 Select the desired item Off The Low Lux function is not used On The Low Lux function is used Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 119 ...

Page 120: ...epth when you record 3D movies 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings 3D Depth Adjustment 2 Select the desired item Auto The depth is automatically adjusted Manual Adjust the depth using to move the image into the foreground and to move it further into the background Tips for 3D Depth Adjustment In the default setting the camcorder detects the relative position between a subject and its background during re...

Page 121: ...nse of depth B Monitor Notes Since the parallax is adjusted automatically the 3D movies may seem to be shaking from side to side when played in 2D To prevent the shaking adjust the depth manually before recording Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 121 ...

Page 122: ...ject on the LCD screen A Indicator 3 When the scale of the indicator exceeds the mark select OK The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses Tips on using Auto 3D Lens Adjust Referring to the following examples display a subject that will indicate a higher scale on the LCD monitor Subjects that indicate a higher scale Bright subjects such as objects outdoors in daylight Subject...

Page 123: ...t the 3D movies do not look the way you want them to When you have not adjusted the 3D lenses for a while When a strong mechanical shock has been applied to the camcorder When using the camcorder in a very hot or cold place Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 123 ...

Page 124: ...Mic Camera Settings Scene Selection 2 Select the desired item Auto Records images in average image quality without the Scene Selection function Night Scene 1 Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in night scenes Night Portrait Enables to take photos of people and background using a flash Sunrise Sunset 1 Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises Firew...

Page 125: ...trong light Beach 2 Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake Snow 2 Takes bright pictures of a white landscape 1 Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only 2 Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away Notes Even if you set Night Portrait the setting changes to Auto when the Movie lamp is lit If you set Scene Selection the White Balance setting is canceled Back to top Copyright...

Page 126: ...corder Camera Mic Cinematone Cinematone The camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images when recording a movie 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Cinematone 2 Select the desired item Off Does not use the Cinematone function On Uses the Cinematone function Notes When you switch the Cinematone function on or off the image will be paused temporari...

Page 127: ...y You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes Select the desired effect in STBY to fading in or REC to fading out mode 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Fader 2 Select the desired item Off Does not use an effect White Fader Fades in out with the white effect Out In Black Fader Fades in out with the black effect Out In Notes When you press START STOP or o...

Page 128: ...c Self Timer 2D only Self Timer 2D only Press PHOTO to start the count down A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Self Timer 2 Select the desired item Off Cancels the self timer On Starts the self timer recording To cancel the recording select Reset Notes When you operate the 2D 3D switch the ...

Page 129: ...ject stands out clearer 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Tele Macro 2 Select the desired item Off Cancels Tele Macro Tele Macro is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side On The zoom moves to the top of the T telephoto side automatically and allows recording subjects at close range down to about 38 cm 1 ft 3 in Notes When you operate the 2D 3D switch the setting is cleared When record...

Page 130: ...d sold separately then the image becomes natural 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings SteadyShot 2 Select the desired item Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect performing wide angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions Off The SteadyShot function is not used Notes If you change the setting the imaging field will also change accordingly D...

Page 131: ... list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic SteadyShot photo 2D only SteadyShot photo 2D only You can compensate for camera shake Set SteadyShot to Off when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings SteadyShot 2 Select the desired item On The SteadyShot function is used Off The SteadyShot function is not used Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony...

Page 132: ...l Zoom 2D only You can select the maximum zoom level Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Digital Zoom 2 Select the desired item Off Up to 17 zoom is performed 120 Up to 120 zoom is performed digitally A The zooming zone appears when you select 120 Notes During 2D recording you can magnify images up to 10 times the original size using opt...

Page 133: ...ents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Auto Back Light 2D only Auto Back Light 2D only Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Auto Back Light 2 Select the desired item On The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically Off Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corp...

Page 134: ...Detection 2 Select the desired item Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children Child Priority Gives faces of children priority Adult Priority Gives faces of adults priority Off Does not detect faces Recording conditions for better face detection performance Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject is not wearing glasses a hat or mask The subject faces directly towar...

Page 135: ...desired item Dual Capture Only during movie recording the shutter is released automatically when the camcorder detects a smile Always On The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode Off Smiles are not detected so photos are not recorded automatically Notes When the frame rate and the recording mode are set to 60i Highest Quality or 60p 60p ...

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Page 137: ...s Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Smile Sensitivity 2D only Smile Sensitivity 2D only Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function 1 Camera Mic Face Smile Sensitivity 2 Select the desired item Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile Normal Smile Detects a normal smile Big Smile Detects a big smile Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporatio...

Page 138: ...that is compatible with your camcorder 1 Camera Mic Flash Flash 2 Select the desired item Auto Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light On Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness Off Records without flash Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built in flash is approximately 0 3 m to 1 5 m 1 foot to 5 feet Remove any dust from the ...

Page 139: ...order Camera Mic Flash Level 2D only Flash Level 2D only You can select the brightness of the flash light You can set this function when you record photos using the built in flash or an external flash sold separately that is compatible with your camcorder 1 Camera Mic Flash Flash Level 2 Select the desired item High Makes the flash level higher Normal Normal flash level Low Makes the flash level l...

Page 140: ...before the flash flashes You can set this function when you record photos using the built in flash or an external flash sold separately that is compatible with your camcorder 1 Camera Mic Flash Red Eye Reduction 2 Select the desired item Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye On Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due...

Page 141: ...ce clearly 1 Camera Mic Microphone Closer Voice 2 Select the desired item On Detects faces and records the voices clearly Off Does not detect faces and record the voces clearly Notes The frames on the faces do not appear during 3D recording The Closer Voice function does not activate while an external microphone is connected to the camcorder When you want to record the sound clearly without any in...

Page 142: ...Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Blt in Zoom Mic Blt in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position 1 Camera Mic Microphone Blt in Zoom Mic 2 Select the desired item Off The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out On The microphone records sound following zooming in or out Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpora...

Page 143: ...camcorder records a movie with less wind noise input from the built in microphone This function automatically cuts the low range wind noise according to the noise level 1 Camera Mic Microphone Auto Wind NR 2 Select the desired item On Reduces the wind noise Off Does not reduce the wind noise Notes When you set Auto Wind NR to Off Intelligent Auto is set to Off Auto Wind NR will not function while ...

Page 144: ...Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Audio Mode Audio Mode You can change the recording sound format 1 Camera Mic Microphone Audio Mode 2 Select the desired item 5 1ch Surround Records sound in 5 1ch surround 2ch Stereo Records sound in 2ch stereo Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 144 ...

Page 145: ...one reference level Micref Level Microphone reference level You can select the microphone level for recording sound 1 Camera Mic Microphone Micref Level 2 Select the desired item Normal Records various ambient sounds converting them into the appropriate level Low Records ambient sound faithfully Select Low when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall etc This setting is...

Page 146: ...s Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic My Button My Button You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist My Button 2 Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using 3 Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned 4 Select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporati...

Page 147: ... 2D only You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition The frame is not recorded 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Guide Frame 2 Select the desired item Off Does not display the guide frame On Displays the guide frame Notes The outer frame of Guide Frame shows the display area of ...

Page 148: ...Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while recording 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Display Setting 2 Select the desired item Auto Displays for about 3 seconds The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed On Always displays The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed Notes You cannot change the setting of the icons or indicators ...

Page 149: ...Zebra 2 Select the desired item Off Does not display the zebra pattern 70 Displays the zebra pattern over the part of an image that exceeds the brightness level of about 70 IRE 100 Displays the zebra pattern over the part of an image that exceeds the brightness level of about 100 IRE IRE Institute of Radio Engineers is a measure of the video signal level that is used as the bases of brightness the...

Page 150: ...y an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced with colors This function helps you to adjust the focus The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the image 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Peaking 2 Select the desired item Off Does not display the enhanced outlines White Displays the enhanced outlines in white Red Displays the enhanced outlines in red Yellow Displays the enhanced outlines in y...

Page 151: ...Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Light Bright Light Bright You can set the brightness of the video light 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Light Bright 2 Select the desired item Standard Standard brightness Bright Select this mode when you find the video light is not bright enough Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 151 ...

Page 152: ... Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Audio Level Display Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter Shape of the audio level meter differs depending on the Audio Mode setting 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Audio Level Display 2 Select the desired item On Displays audio level meter Off Does not display the audio level meter Back to top Copyright 2013...

Page 153: ... movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be copied on that medium 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 high definition image quality HD 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 ...

Page 155: ...d 60p You can record movies with a volume of data twice that of 60i with this setting and this will allow you to enjoy clear images When you play a movie recorded with this setting on a TV the TV must be compatible with 60p movie playback and you have to set HDMI Resolution to 1080p 480p If the TV is not compatible with 60p movie playback the movie will be output as a 60i movie 24p You can record ...

Page 156: ...ing 2D only HD STD Setting 2D only You can select the image quality of movies 1 Image Quality Size Setting 2 Select the desired item HD Quality Records movies in High definition image quality HD STD Quality Records movies in standard definition image quality STD This setting is highly compatible with other playback devices Notes When you play or edit movies only movies with the selected image qual...

Page 157: ...ode 2D only When recording standard definition image quality STD movies you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio 1 Image Quality Size Wide Mode 2 Select the desired item 16 9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen 4 3 Records movies to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen Notes For details on the holizontal vertical ratio of the TV that will be connected refer to the ...

Page 158: ...Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV 1 Image Quality Size x v Color 2 Select the desired item Off Records in ordinary color range On Select this setting if the recorded movies will be played back on an x v Color compliant TV Notes If the movie recorded with this function On i...

Page 159: ...op page Customizing your camcorder Image Quality Size Image Size 2D only Image Size 2D only You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot 1 Image Quality Size Image Size 2 Select the desired item Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for photos taken by the Dual Capture function Details Related topics Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Copyright 20...

Page 160: ...omizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Event View Event View You can display the Event View screen 1 Playback Function Event View Related topics Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 160 ...

Page 161: ...zing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Map View HDR TD30V Map View HDR TD30V You can display the Map View screen 1 Playback Function Map View Related topics Playing movies and photos from a map HDR TD30V Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 161 ...

Page 162: ...nts list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Highlight Movie 2D only Highlight Movie 2D only You can watch the Highlight Movie you have saved 1 Playback Function Highlight Movie 2 Select the desired Highlight Movie Related topics Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD Highlight Movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Cor...

Page 163: ...hooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Scenario Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved 1 Playback Function Scenario 2 Select the desired scenario Related topics Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality HD Scenario Save Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 163 ...

Page 164: ...n select To delete 2D movies select the type of image All In Event You can delete all images in the selected date at one time Select the date you want to delete using and then select To delete a part of a movie You can divide a movie and delete it Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from ...

Page 166: ... setting Multiple Images or Set All In Event Multiple Images Add check marks to the desired images and then select To protect 2D movies select the type of image You can select multiple images Select the image with so that the mark disappears and you can remove the protection Set All In Event You can protect all images in the selected date at one time Select the date you want to protect using and t...

Page 168: ... 2 Edit Copy Copy 3 Select the desired setting Multiple Images or All In Event Multiple Images Add check marks to the desired images and then select To copy 2D movies select the type of image You can select multiple images All In Event You can copy all images in the selected date at one time Select the date you want to copy using and then select You cannot select multiple dates To copy 2D movies s...

Page 170: ...rect Copy Direct Copy You can save images on an external media device USB storage device manually while the device is connected to your camcorder You can perform this operation while the camcorder is displaying the event view of the external device connected 1 Press View Images 2 Edit Copy Direct Copy 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen Related topics Saving images on an extern...

Page 171: ...izing your camcorder Setup Media Info Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media 1 Setup Media Settings Media Info 2 Select the recording medium that you want to view the information Note Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 even if you perform Format Details Back to to...

Page 172: ... Format 2 Select the recording medium that you want to format and then select Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation Details To avoid the loss of important images you should save them before formatting the recording media Protected movies and photos will also be deleted Make sure not to do the following while Executing is displa...

Page 173: ...bleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img DB F Repair Img DB F The camcorder may be able to repair the damaged database file using this menu item 1 Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F 2 Select the recording medium that you want to repair and then select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 173 ...

Page 174: ...er of photos 1 Setup Media Settings File Number 2 Select the desired item Series Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo Even if the memory card is replaced with another one the file number is assigned in sequence Reset Assigns file numbers in sequence following the largest file number existing on the recording medium When the memory c...

Page 175: ... your camcorder Setup Data Code Data Code During playback your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording You can check the following information 1 Setup Playback Settings Data Code 2 Select the desired item Off Data code is not displayed Date Time Displays the date and time Camera Data Displays camera setting data Coordinates HDR TD30V Displays coordinates ...

Page 176: ...alue Gain Brightness Exposure Flash Coordinates HDR TD30V Latitude Longitude Notes The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV Depending on the recording media condition may appear Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 176 ...

Page 177: ...ith an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Volume Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound 1 Setup Playback Settings Volume 2 Adjust the volume using Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 177 ...

Page 178: ...ist Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Download Music Download Music You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by connecting the camcorder to a computer To transfer music files use Music Transfer 1 Setup Playback Settings Download Music 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the display For details refer to Music Transfer Help Back to top Copyright 2013 So...

Page 179: ... and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Empty Music Empty Music You can delete all music files stored on the camcorder 1 Setup Playback Settings Empty Music 2 Select OK or Cancel Notes If you delete music files using Empty Music the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted as well Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 179 ...

Page 180: ...s and photos The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations 1 Setup Connection TV Type 2 Select the desired item 16 9 Select this to view your movies on a 16 9 wide TV Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 wide mode Movies and photos recorded in 4 3 mode 4 3 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4 3 standard TV Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 wide mode Movies a...

Page 181: ...t and left images when connecting your camcorder to a 3D TV with the HDMI cable supplied 1 Setup Connection HDMI 3D Setting 2 Select the desired item Auto Normal setting outputs the images according to the TV automatically Frame Packing Outputs the right and left images in full high definition image quality as they were recorded Side by Side Halves the resolution of the right and left images in fu...

Page 182: ... HD movies with a 1080p signal and standard image quality STD movies with a 480p signal Select this setting when you watch movies that have been recorded with Frame Rate set to 60p on the 60p compliant TV 1080i 480i Outputs high definition image quality HD movies with a 1080i signal and standard image quality STD movies with a 480i signal 720p 480p Outputs high definition image quality HD movies w...

Page 183: ... FOR HDMI Control for HDMI CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI When connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with a HDMI cable you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV s Remote Commander at the TV Details 1 Setup Connection CTRL FOR HDMI 2 Select the desired item On Operates your camcorder using the TV s Remote Commander Off Does not operate your camcorder using the T...

Page 184: ...your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup USB Connect USB Connect Select this item when a USB connection does not start even when you connect the camcorder to an external device with the USB Cable 1 Setup Connection USB Connect Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 184 ...

Page 185: ...ices Notes When you connect the camcorder to other devices using the MTP mode movies that have been recorded with the same image quality as the one currently selected selected with the Setting menu can only be displayed on the connected device When the camcorder is connected to an external device in the MTP mode movie files will be displayed with the recorded date however some information such as ...

Page 186: ...ontents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup USB LUN Setting USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection 1 Setup Connection USB LUN Setting 2 Select the desired item Multi Use this setting for ordinary operations Single Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpora...

Page 187: ...rder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Beep Beep You can turn on or off the operation sound 1 Setup General Settings Beep 2 Select the desired item On A melody sounds when you start stop recording or operate your camcorder Off Cancels the melody Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 187 ...

Page 188: ...ontents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup LCD Brightness LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Setup General Settings LCD Brightness 2 Select the desired item Normal Normal setting normal brightness Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpor...

Page 189: ...roubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Your Location HDR TD30V Your Location HDR TD30V You can display your current location 1 Setup General Settings Your Location Your current location appears on the Map View Related topics Using the GPS function HDR TD30V Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 189 ...

Page 190: ...tup GPS Setting HDR TD30V GPS Setting HDR TD30V You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals 1 Setup General Settings GPS Setting 2 Select the desired item On Receives GPS signals The location information will not be recorded until triangulating is finished successfully Off Does not receive GPS signals The location information that has previously been recorded will...

Page 191: ...aintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup REC Lamp REC Lamp You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on 1 Setup General Settings REC Lamp 2 Select the desired item On The camera recording lamp lights up Off The camera recording lamp does not light up Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 191 ...

Page 192: ...ce and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Remote Ctrl Remote Ctrl 1 Setup General Settings Remote Ctrl 2 Select the desired item On Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander Off Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander Related topics Wireless Remote Commander Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 192 ...

Page 193: ... LCD Power On By LCD You can set the power of the camcorder to turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel 1 Setup General Settings Power On By LCD 2 Select the desired item On Turns the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel Off Does not turn the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel If you want to close the LCD screen panel while recording a...

Page 194: ...nd precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Language Setting Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen The camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options 1 Setup General Settings Language Setting 2 Select the desired language Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 194 ...

Page 195: ... your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Battery Info Battery Info You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery 1 Setup General Settings Battery Info The battery information appears To close the screen select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 195 ...

Page 196: ...htly The camcorder does not turn off automatically Standard The backlight of the LCD screen turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 1 minute The camcorder turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 2 minutes Max The brightness of the LCD screen is adjusted to the surrounding brightness automatical...

Page 197: ...ding mode or the Event View mode set a demonstration movie starts playing 1 Setup General Settings Demo Mode 2 Select the desired item On The demonstration appears You can set the type of demonstration and the interval after which a demonstration begins to play when there has been no operation attempted for the specified period of time Off The demonstration does not appear Notes When you operate y...

Page 198: ...etting Date Time Setting 1 Setup Clock Settings Date Time Setting 2 Select the desired item Date Time Format Summer Time or Date Time Date Time Format You can select one from 4 types of date and time format Daylight Savings Summer Time You can change this setting without stopping the clock Off Does not set the summertime On Sets the summertime The clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour Date ...

Page 199: ...t a time difference without stopping the clock Select your local area when using the camcorder in other time zones 1 Setup Clock Settings Area Setting 2 Select the desired item For HDR TD30 Home Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living Destination Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place For HDR ...

Page 200: ... automatically Off Does not maintain accurate time using the GPS system Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before use Details There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if Auto Clock ADJ is activated This function automatically adjusts the clock when the camcorder receives GPS signals and finishes triangulating successfully while the power is on Once the clock is adjusted...

Page 201: ...ime differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system 1 Setup Clock Settings Auto Area ADJ 2 Select the desired item On Compensates for time differences automatically Off Does not compensate for time differences automatically Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before use Details The camcorder may not compensate for the time difference automatically...

Page 202: ...order follow the steps below 1 Check the items under Troubleshooting and inspect your camcorder If a code such as C or E appears on the screen see Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 2 Disconnect the power source attach the power source again after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on 3 Press RESET using a pointed object and turn the camcorder on Details If you press RESET all settings i...

Page 203: ...SET using a pointed object If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset Details The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorde...

Page 204: ...lection Cinematone Auto Wind NR The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Set Remote Ctrl to On Details Insert a battery into the battery holder with the polarities correctly matching the marks Details Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting...

Page 205: ...battery pack is being charged When the battery is being charged using the Built in USB Cable disconnect the Built in USB Cable and connect it again If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low you may not be able to charge it Details Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly If the problem persists disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket and contact you...

Page 206: ...the panel may not operate If you are touching somewhere other than the point you should touch the panel may not operate properly Touch only the point where the feature you want to operate is located The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear If you set Display Setting to On the buttons do not disappear from the touch panel while in recording mode Details There are dots in the shape of a grid...

Page 207: ... using the memory card cannot be performed If you use the memory card formatted on a computer format it again on your camcorder Details Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100 You cannot delete the protected images The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is damaged The file ...

Page 208: ... camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder Photos cannot be recorded You cannot record photos together with Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Fader The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it is in the movie recording mode depending on...

Page 209: ...not a malfunction The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie 16 9 wide 4 3 cannot be changed The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality HD movies is 16 9 wide The auto focus does not function Set Focus to Auto Details The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually Details SteadyShot does not function Set SteadyShot to Active or Standard...

Page 210: ...e adjusted You cannot adjust LCD brightness when The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor Sound is not recorded correctly Connect the microphone again in the same way as when you start recording movies Photos are recorded automatically In the default setting photos are recorded automatically when the camcorder detects a smil...

Page 211: ...ther devices edited on a computer etc You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes or before the access lamp is turned off after recording This may damage your image data and is displayed is indicated on a thumbnail The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by selecting Setup Media Settings Repair...

Page 212: ... to 2ch normal stereo sound by a computer or other device This is not a malfunction Record sound with Audio Mode set to 2ch Stereo Details The movie seems to be shaking from side to side This may happen when you play back 3D movies on your camcorder or a TV Set 3D Depth Adjustment to Manual Details Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 212 ...

Page 213: ...ntenance and precautions Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized The playback device does not support playing back memory cards Details Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 213 ...

Page 214: ...ng movies photos on your camcorder Editing movies photos on your camcorder Unable to edit Unable to edit because of the condition of the image You cannot edit the files based on Map View A movie cannot be divided A movie that is too short cannot be divided Release the protection and then divide A photo cannot be captured from a movie The recording media where you want to save photos is full Set th...

Page 215: ...ht trimming of the top bottom right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display It is recommended you record images using the outer frame of Guide Frame as a guide Details The image appears 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 and play back the image Details ...

Page 216: ...autions Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Copying Connecting to other devices Copying Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable The A V connecting cable sold separately is not connected properly Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device Details Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 216...

Page 217: ...e required to install PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home does not work correctly Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camcorder Disconnect the Built in USB Cable from the computer and your camcorder and restart the computer then connect the comput...

Page 218: ...s Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Details Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely Details 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 2 on If you have problems Battery level warning The battery ...

Page 219: ...ing indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card Incompatible memory card is inserted Details Warning indicator pertaining to the write protect of the memory card The memory card is write protected Access to the memory card was restricted on another device Warning indicator pertaining to the external device The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by selecting Setup Med...

Page 220: ... to Highest Quality or 60p Quality you cannot capture photos while recording movies Furthermore if Frame Rate is set to 24p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording standby mode Warning indicator pertaining to 3D recording The distance between your camcorder and the subject is too short Widen the distance or set the zoom to W Or select Manual in 3D Depth Adjustment and ad...

Page 221: ...ew management information is created and you can record or play back movies There is no HD movie management information Create new information You cannot record or play back movies because no high definition image quality HD movie management information exists If you select Yes new management information is created and you can record or play back movies with high definition image quality HD You ca...

Page 222: ... card a few times If even then the indicator flashes the memory card could be damaged Try with another memory card Cannot recognize this memory card Format and use again Format the memory card Note that if you format the memory card all the recorded movies and photos are deleted Details Still picture folder is full Cannot record still pictures You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF You canno...

Page 223: ... media device in stable condition the environment such as no vibration and room temperature etc Make sure that the power source of the external media device is connected Others Maximum number of images already selected You can select only 100 images at one time for Deleting movies photos Protecting movies photos or releasing the protection Copying movies photos Data protected You tried to delete p...

Page 224: ...e conventional image compressing format The AVCHD format Ver 2 0 to which 3D and 60p recording modes have been added uses the MPEG MVC H 264 format to compress 3D images As the AVCHD format uses a compression coding technology the picture may be disturbed in scenes where picture field angles or brightness etc change drastically but this is not a malfunction Recording and playback on your camcorder...

Page 225: ...nd locations locations surrounded by dense trees under an elevated bridge or in locations where magnetic fields are generated such as near high voltage cables Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camcorder near 1 5 GHz band mobile telephones etc When you upload to or share on the web images recorded with GPS Setting set to On location information may unintenti...

Page 226: ... the map You cannot update the map data The scale of the map is 100 feet to 6 000 miles On the geographic coordinate system The WGS 84 geographic coordinate system is used On copyright The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws On the navigation function The camcorder does not have a navigation function tha...

Page 227: ...the reach of small children There is danger that a child might swallow it Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot Doing so may cause a malfunction Do not use or keep the memory card in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremel...

Page 228: ...el data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media This product cannot record or play data that uses MagicGate technology MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 228 ...

Page 229: ...you start taking shots Use a large capacity battery pack NP FV70 FV100 sold separately Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster We recommend using a large capacity battery pack NP FV70 FV100 sold separately Be sure to close the LCD screen when not recording or playing back on your camcorder The battery pack is also co...

Page 230: ... over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is governed by storage operating and environmental conditions Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 230 ...

Page 231: ...ut the AC Adaptor About the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any meta...

Page 232: ...ocedures Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary 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 contents of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc TV color systems differ...

Page 233: ...rational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way A White red blue or green points B Black points About this manual illustrations and on screen displays The example images used in ...

Page 234: ...ater If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens...

Page 235: ...al accessories We recommend that you use genuine Sony accessories Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light a flash or a microphone sold separately The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder Refer to the operating instruc...

Page 236: ...on the LCD screen as it may cause uneven color and other damage If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction On handling the casing If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water and then wi...

Page 238: ...g 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 follows You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use your camcorder after a...

Page 239: ... time and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed The pre installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed r...

Page 240: ...er of the camcorder Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer you may not delete data from the memory card completely When you give the memory card to somebody it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a compute...

Page 241: ...time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Battery pack Charging time AC Adaptor Built in USB Cable when using your computer NP FV50 supplied 155 280 NP FV70 195 545 NP FV100 390 1000 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of ...

Page 242: ...ng time NP FV50 supplied 70 35 NP FV70 150 75 NP FV100 300 150 2D Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 supplied 105 110 50 55 NP FV70 220 235 110 115 NP FV100 440 470 220 235 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality HD movies with REC Mode set to Standard Typical recording time shows t...

Page 244: ...305 Highest Quality 85 85 180 180 360 360 High Quality 120 120 245 245 490 490 Standard 210 160 430 325 865 655 Long Time 5 1ch 370 300 740 610 1490 1225 Long Time 2ch 380 310 770 630 1545 1260 Standard definition image quality STD unit minute 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Standard 5 1ch 220 200 445 410 895 825 Standard 2ch 225 210 460 420 920 845 You can change the recording sound format with Audio Mode Deta...

Page 245: ...tc 3D movie Max 28 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 High definition image quality HD PS Max 28 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 FX Max 24 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 LP Approx 5 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 480 pixels 16 9 4 3 The ph...

Page 246: ...s 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 number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording Details The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions Notes The un...

Page 247: ... HDMI cable must be connected Viewing standard definition image quality STD movies To view standard definition image quality STD movies you need a NTSC system based TV with AUDIO VIDEO input jacks An A V connecting cable sold separately must be connected On TV color systems System Used in NTSC Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Pe...

Page 248: ...7 00 Bangkok Jakarta 08 00 HongKong Singapore Beijing 09 00 Tokyo Seoul 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 11 00 Solomon Is 12 00 Fiji Wellington 11 00 Midway Island 10 00 Hawaii 09 00 Alaska 08 00 LosAngeles Tijuana 07 00 Denver Arizona 06 00 Chicago MexicoCity 05 00 New York Bogota 04 00 Santiago 03 30 St John s 03 00 Brasilia Montevideo 02 00 Fernando de Noronha 01 00 Azores Cape Verd...

Page 249: ... the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC MultiMediaCard is ...

Page 250: ...ense hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camcorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it When downloading the sourc...

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