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 indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 22), respectively.  

The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch.

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Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide)

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Parts and controls

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Getting started

Supplied Items

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Charging the battery pack

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Charging the battery using your computer

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Charging the battery pack abroad

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Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

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Changing the language setting

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Inserting a memory card

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Recording/Playback

Recording

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Recording movies

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Shooting photos

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Zooming

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Playback

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Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30VE)

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Advanced operations

Adjusting the depth of 3D movies

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Adjusting the depth during recording

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Adjusting the depth during playback

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Recording images with various settings

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Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode)

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Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)

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Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)

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Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation 

(Intelligent Auto)

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Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-TD30VE)

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Playing images on a TV

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Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound

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Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-TD30E

Page 1: ...ort 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 4 450 149 11 1 Table of contents Getting started Recording Playback Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Others Index ...

Page 2: ... lithium ion batteries Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children Keep the battery pack dry Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions Replace the battery with the specified ...

Page 3: ...e essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC For details please access the following URL http www compliance sony de Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union leg...

Page 4: ...tery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent ...

Page 5: ...of any other device or media used with this product The vision of young children especially those under six years old is still under development Consult your doctor such as a pediatrician or eye doctor before allowing young children to watch 3D video images Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above Notes on use Do not do any of the following Othe...

Page 6: ...o change without notice In this manual the memory card is called recording media In this manual the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality HD is called AVCHD recording disc The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder GPS HDR TD30E HDR TD30VE Learning more about the camcorder H...

Page 7: ...ting a memory card 20 Recording Playback Recording 22 Recording movies 22 Shooting photos 23 Zooming 26 Playback 28 Playing movies and photos from a map HDR TD30VE 31 Advanced operations Adjusting the depth of 3D movies 33 Adjusting the depth during recording 33 Adjusting the depth during playback 33 Recording images with various settings 34 Selecting the image quality of movies Recording mode 34 ...

Page 8: ...xternal device Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder 47 Saving images on an external media device 48 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 51 Menu lists 52 Others Index Troubleshooting 56 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 57 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 59 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 59 Expected rec...

Page 9: ...mera recording lamp lights up in red during recording The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low LCD screen Touch panel 16 18 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations Speakers GPS antenna HDR TD30VE A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel ...

Page 10: ...ing the clock setting headphones jack microphone jack PLUG IN POWER USB jack 48 HDMI OUT jack 38 Power zoom lever 26 PHOTO button 23 MODE button 22 23 Movie Photo lamp 22 23 CHG charge lamp 13 START STOP button 22 DC IN jack 13 A V Remote Connector 47 Grip belt Loop for a shoulder belt Built in USB Cable 14 44 Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less t...

Page 11: ...image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons 29 Previous Next buttons 29 PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button 24 Transmitter START STOP button 22 Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button 28 Displays an Index screen during playback ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen Select a desired bu...

Page 12: ... USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder p 14 is too short for connection Wireless Remote Commander 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 1 Operating Guide This manual 1 Notes The PlayMemories Home software and PlayMemories Home Help Guide can be downloaded from the Sony website p 44 ...

Page 13: ...e DC IN jack of your camcorder Notes You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder We do not recommend using an NP FV30 which only allows short recording and playback times with your camcorder In the default setting the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes to save battery power Power Save p 54...

Page 14: ...AC UP100 portable power supply device sold separately to charge the camcorder Charging time Approximate time min required to fully charge a fully discharged NP FV50 battery pack supplied When using the AC Adaptor 155 min When using your computer connected with the Built in USB Cable 280 min The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C 77 F It is ...

Page 15: ...tor Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Recording time Playing time 59 Remaining battery indicator 24 Charging the battery pack abroad 15 Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries re...

Page 16: ... the camcorder by pressing POWER p 10 2 Select the desired language then select Next 3 Select the desired geographical area with then select Next 4 Set Summer Time select the date format and the date and time If you set Summer Time to On the clock advances 1 hour When you select the date and time select one of the items and adjust the value with When you select the date and time setting operation ...

Page 17: ... you turn on the camcorder next time 7 When the scale of the indicator exceeds the mark select OK The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses Notes If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D press 2D 3D DISP and check the image in 2D p 23 If Could not adjust appears touch Run Again If the 2D 3D switch p 22 is set to 2D the Auto 3D Lens Adjust screen does not appear Indi...

Page 18: ...change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Select Setup General Settings Language Setting a desired language To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button p 10 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder and then adjust the angle Face directly towards the LCD screen from about 30 cm 11 7 8 in away from...

Page 19: ...m as Data Code during playback To display them select Setup Playback Settings Data Code Date Time Once the clock is set the clock time is automatically adjusted with Auto Clock ADJ and Auto Area ADJ set to On The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically depending on the country region selected for your camcorder In this case set Auto Clock ADJ and Auto Area ADJ to Off HDR TD30VE...

Page 20: ...possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card p 54 Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop Types of memory card you can use with your ca...

Page 21: ...tem by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears do not perform the format All the data recorded will be lost The exFAT is a file system that is used for the Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory cards Re...

Page 22: ...Press START STOP to start recording To stop recording press START STOP again You can record photos during 2D movie recording by pressing PHOTO Dual Capture Notes Do not operate the 2D 3D switch during recording The camcorder stops recording You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in REC Mode and Frame Rate To obtain good 3D movies Shoot the subject from about 30 cm to 5 m 11 7...

Page 23: ...in 2D but the camcorder continues recording in 3D When the screen is switched from 2D to 3D the screen becomes darker This is not a malfunction Shooting photos 1 Set the 2D 3D switch to 2D 2 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the Photo lamp 3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully When the focus is adjusted properly AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen Not...

Page 24: ...recording 2D modes Refer to the page in for details Zoom button W Wide T Telephoto START STOP button in movie recording mode PHOTO button in photo recording mode MENU button 51 Status detected by Intelligent Auto 36 Recording status STBY REC AE AF automatic exposure automatic focus lock 23 2D 3D recording mode GPS triangulating status 37 HDR TD30VE Tracking focus 36 Zoom Remaining battery Counter ...

Page 25: ...ll be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished During this time do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder or remove the battery or AC Adaptor Access lamp p 20 is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing When Frame Rate is set to 25p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording ...

Page 26: ...faster zoom Optimum distance from the subject to record 3D movies The distance at which you can obtain good 3D movies varies depending on the zooming level Record 3D movies within these ranges Not recommended The movie will be blurred The movie will seem 3 dimensional and realistic The movie will seem flat without a sense of depth The zoom scale on the LCD screen Distance from the subject Approx 0...

Page 27: ...und of the power zoom lever may also be recorded You cannot change the zoom speed with the button on the LCD screen The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 31 1 2 in for telephoto 2D recording only During 2D recording you can magnify images up to 10 times the original size using opti...

Page 28: ...tch to 2D 2 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode You can enter the playback mode by selecting on the LCD screen p 24 3 Select to move the desired event to the center and then select it The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time 4 Select the image The camcorder plays from the selected image to the last ...

Page 29: ...ack As you repeat selecting during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times Select during pause to play movies slowly To repeat Slideshow select Slideshow Set To view 3D movies on the LCD screen Watch 3D movies on the LCD screen from directly in front of the screen about 30 cm 11 7 8 in away The 3 dimensional movie will look realistic If you ...

Page 30: ... periodically p 48 To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie photo recording mode To the Map View screen HDR TD30VE Events To the next event Time line bar Change Event Scale button To play back short movies Remaining battery To go back to the Event View screen Previous next Change to the movie photo recording mode Switch Image Type button 2D only Movie Photo 2D only L...

Page 31: ...he clusters of thumbnails will change as well 3 Select the desired image When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data You can use the map data by touching Yes on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement p 70 You cannot use the map data if you touch No However whe...

Page 32: ... to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard definition image quality STD movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers To the MENU screen To the movie recording display To the Event View screen To play back short movies To the Map View To the movie photo recording display Switch Image Type button 2D only Previous next ...

Page 33: ...ing recording 1 Select Camera Mic Camera Settings 3D Depth Adjustment Manual 2 Adjust the depth using to move the image into the foreground and to move it further into the background To retain the optimum sense of depth Adjust the sense of depth with Auto the default setting until the sense of depth becomes appropriate then select Manual Adjusting the depth during playback 1 Select 3D Depth Adjust...

Page 34: ...elected Standard is the default setting Notes 3D is selected for recording 3D movies 50p Quality can be set only when the Frame Rate is set to 50p 1 Select Image Quality Size REC Mode 2 Select the desired recording mode Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied Types of media Recording mode 3D PS FX FH HQ LP On this camcorder Memory card On external devices External me...

Page 35: ... quality AVC HD 9M HQ Long Time 1440 1080 50i quality AVC HD 5M LP For the standard definition image quality STD movies Standard Standard quality STD 9M HQ Standard image quality STD is fixed to this value Frame Rate p 53 Recording standard definition image quality STD movie Setting p 53 Guide for creating discs p 47 Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority Your camcorder can track a f...

Page 36: ... when the frame rate is set to 25p you cannot use the Smile Shutter function either Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder Smile Sensitivity p 53 Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Intelligent Auto Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects ...

Page 37: ...GPS triangulating icon will appear on the screen and the camcorder will start searching for GPS satellite signals The icon displayed will vary according to the intensity of the signal received The GPS function is available when or are displayed The following features are available if you use the GPS Global Positioning System function Recording location information on movies or photos On is the def...

Page 38: ...on image quality HD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD When movies are recorded with standard definition image quality STD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD 1 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 28 Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well ...

Page 39: ...tput in 5 1ch sound The sound of standard definition image quality STD movies is converted to 2ch Audio Mode p 53 On an HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo Use an HDMI mini connector on one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder Some TVs may not function correct...

Page 40: ...tailed photo like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s Photo TV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when photo is selected with the Switch Image Type button ...

Page 41: ...eleting or dividing images from the memory card If you delete or divide movies photos that are included in saved scenarios the scenarios will also be deleted Deleting movies and photos 1 Select Edit Copy Delete 2 Select Multiple Images When editing 2D movies select the type of image 3 Add check marks to the movies or photos to be deleted and select To delete all movies photos in the selected date ...

Page 42: ...select 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 A Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B Adjusts the dividing point with more precision A B ...

Page 43: ...ownloaded from the following URL www sony net pm Notes An Internet connection is required to use each online services Software for Mac The PlayMemories Home software is not supported with Mac computers To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them use the appropriate software on your Mac For details visit the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Import images from the camco...

Page 44: ...eration is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment 2 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or newer is required to use disc creation function etc 3 Starter Edition is not supported 4 Faster processor is recommended Notes Operation with all computer environments is not assured Installing the PlayMemories Home s...

Page 45: ...ct Yes on the camcorder screen 3 Disconnect the USB cable If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8 click then click Notes When you access the camcorder from the computer use the PlayMemories Home software Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data using software other than the PlayMemories Home software or you directly manipulate files and the folders from a computer Images cannot be saved...

Page 46: ...short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home When using Windows 8 select PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the help menu of PlayMemories Home If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs PlayMemories Home the desired item For details on PlayMemories Home select PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home s...

Page 47: ...u can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette 1 Insert the recording medium in the recording device a disc recorder etc If your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A V connecting cable sold separately Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback ...

Page 48: ...You can save movies and photos on an external media device USB storage devices such as an external hard disk drive The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device You can connect your camcorder and the external media device and then play back images stored on the external media device p 49 You can connect your computer and the external media d...

Page 49: ...onnected will appear on the Event View screen To delete images in the external media device 1 Select Play without copying in step 2 2 Select Edit Copy Delete and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to delete images To save the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device 1 Select Play without copying in step 2 2 Select Edit Copy Copy and then follow the instr...

Page 50: ...bsite in your country region The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows However even if the external media device has free space you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number High definition image quality HD movies Max 3 999 Standard definition image quality STD movies Max 9 999 Photos Max 40 000 The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type o...

Page 51: ... Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Notes Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen To find a menu item quickly The Camera Mic and Setup menus have sub categories Select the sub category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub category selected When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available When you ...

Page 52: ... shutter speed the subject appears as if it is flowing AGC Limit Sets the maximum level of AGC Auto Gain Control AE Shift Adjusts the exposure Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim White Balance Shift Adjusts the white balance Low Lux Records bright color images in the dim Camera Settings 3D Depth Adjustment Adjusts the depth ...

Page 53: ...s or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen Zebra Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness Peaking Displays an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced Light Bright Adjusts the brightness of the video light Audio Level Display Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen while recording Image Quality Size REC Mode Sets the mode to record movies Frame Rate Sets the...

Page 54: ...ander is to be used when the camcorder is connected to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you connect your camcorder to an external device via USB USB Connect Setting Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to improve the com...

Page 55: ...ea Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock p 16 Auto Clock ADJ Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS system Auto Area ADJ Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location information from the GPS system HDR TD30VE ...

Page 56: ... then reconnect it after about 1 minute If the functions still do not work press RESET p 10 using a pointed object If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset The camcorder gets warm Your camcorder may become warm during operation This is not a malfunction The power abruptly turns off Use the AC Adaptor p 15 In the default setting when about 2 minutes have elapsed while y...

Page 57: ... to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely p 13 C 06 The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place C 13 C 32 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again E Follow the steps from on page 56 The battery pack is nearly used up The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer othe...

Page 58: ...der p 54 Incompatible memory card is inserted p 20 The memory card is write protected Access to the memory card was restricted on another device There is something wrong with the flash The amount of lights is not sufficient so camera shake easily occurs Use the flash The camcorder is unsteady so camera shake easily occurs Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image However note ...

Page 59: ...image quality HD movies with REC Mode set to Standard Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the MODE lamp and zooming Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be short...

Page 60: ...cordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and REC Mode and Frame Rate p 53 The number in is the minimum recordable time Expected number of recordable photos 20 4M 2 GB 230 4 GB 465 8 GB 940 16 GB 1850 32 GB 3800 64 GB 7500 When using a Sony memory card The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder The actual numb...

Page 61: ...D HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 576 pixels 16 9 4 3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode Dual capture 6 016 3 384 dots 16 9 4 512 3 384 dots 4 3 4 224 2 376 dots 16 9 2 592 1 944 dots 4 3 1 920 1 080 dots 16 9 640 480 dots 4 3 ...

Page 62: ... may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the LCD screen Operate your camcorder on DC 6 8 V 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired If any solid...

Page 63: ... place to a warm place moisture may condense inside your camcorder This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follo...

Page 64: ...n external flash sold separately and the built in flash at the same time When an external microphone sold separately is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone On Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder p 9 When no commands have been se...

Page 65: ...asing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time To clean the flash If fingerprints or dust make the flash dirty it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is ex...

Page 66: ...6 GB How to charge the pre installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours ...

Page 67: ...3 16 in 11 3 4 in 16 9 Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor Outdoor Minimum illumination 6 lx lux in default setting shutter speed 1 50 second 3 lx lux Low Lux is set to On shutter speed 1 25 second 1 The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system BIONZ allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 2 SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off 3 SteadyShot is...

Page 68: ...rage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 48 mm 29 mm 81 mm 1 15 16 in 1 3 16 in 3 1 4 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 150 g 5 3 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge...

Page 69: ...rademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered...

Page 70: ...me jurisdictions do not allow the restrictions of such rights in such case the above restrictions may not apply to you Limitation on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not i extract the SOFTWARE from the PRODUCT ii reproduce copy modify port translate or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE in whole or in part or iii reverse engineer decompile disassemble the SOFTWARE by ...

Page 71: ...USE INABILITY TO USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SUCH CASE THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU You expressly understand that the data in the SOFTWARE may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time changing circumstance...

Page 72: ...d at 48 C F R FAR 2 101 is licensed in accordance with this LICENSE and such SOFTWARE delivered or otherwise furnished shall be marked and embedded the Notice of Use as designated by SONY and or its affiliates and shall be treated in accordance with such notice Copyright and trademark information 1993 2011 NAVTEQ 2012 ZENRIN CO LTD Australia Hema Maps Pty Ltd 2010 Copyright Based on data provided ...

Page 73: ...d by the United States Postal Service The following trademarks and registrations are owned by the USPS United States Postal Service USPS and ZIP 4 Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings See page 24 and 32 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing Left Indicator Meaning MENU button 51 Self timer recording 52 GPS triangulating status 37 V...

Page 74: ...ent Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set Warning 57 Playback mode 29 Right Indicator Meaning 50i Recording image quality HD STD frame rate 50p 50i 25p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 34 60min Remaining battery Recording playback editing media 20 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00Min Estimated recording remaining time 20 4M Photo size 53 9999 Approximate number of recordable photos Playback ...

Page 75: ...r 56 RESET 10 S Saving images on an external media device 48 Screen indicators 24 73 SD card 20 Self diagnosis display 57 Setting the date and time 16 Shutter Speed 52 Smile Shutter 36 Specifications 67 Starting PlayMemories Home 46 SteadyShot 52 Summer Time 16 Supplied Items 12 T Thumbnails 30 Touch panel 24 Tracking focus 36 Tripod 10 Troubleshooting 56 TV 38 Symbols 2D movies 22 3D Depth Adjust...

Page 76: ...on pages 52 to 55 U USB 14 USB Adaptor Cable 48 USB Connect 54 USB connection support cable 12 V VBR 60 W Wall outlet wall socket 15 Warning indicators 57 Wind noise 53 Windows 44 Wireless Remote Commander 11 64 Y Your Location 54 Z Zoom 26 ...

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Page 80: ...GB Printed in China 2013 Sony Corporation Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net ...

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