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User Guide

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Before use

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Recording

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Playing images on a TV

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computer

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camcorder

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HDR-MV1

Music Video Recorder User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the
camcorder.

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Page 1: ...g images with a computer Using the Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR MV1 Music Video Recorder 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: ...Playing images on a TV Saving images with a computer Using the Wi Fi function 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: ...ur camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Before use Before use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Parts and controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 3 ...

Page 4: ...tting started Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Power supply Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor sold separately Using the camcorder while supplying it with power Turning the power on and setting the date and time Turning the power on and setting the date and time Preparing the recording media Insert...

Page 5: ...omputer Using the Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Recording Recording Recording Shooting movies Recording sound Screen indicators during recording Useful functions for recording Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with a computer Using the Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Playback Playback Playback Playing movies audio files Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 6 ...

Page 7: ...Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Playing images on a TV Playing images on a TV Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Playing images on a TV supporting BRAVIA Sync Using BRAVIA Sync Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Page 8: ... Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Saving images with a computer Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing management software in your computer Starting the editing management software Importing files to your computer without using software Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpo...

Page 9: ...der via smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC Sending movies to the smartphone Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC Connecting a smartphone Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your...

Page 10: ...ur camcorder Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Recording Mode Movie Audio Camera Audio White Balance Exposure Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Auto Back Light Face Detection Audio Format Low Cut Filter Int Mic Rec Level Ext Mic Rec Level Audio Output Timing Volume Ext Audio Input Set Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Moni...

Page 11: ...le Number Edit Device Name SSID PW Reset HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI USB Connect USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date Time Setting Area Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 11 ...

Page 12: ...g Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playback on the TV Connecting to a computer Wi Fi Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Self diagnosis display Warning Indicators Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corpor...

Page 13: ... card About the battery pack About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Recording time of movies sound Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with the battery pack Expected shooting time of movies Expected recording time of sound Using your camcorder abroad ...

Page 14: ...User Guide Parts and controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Back to top Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Power supply Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor sold separately ...

Page 15: ...ing the camcorder to a high definition TV Playing images on a TV supporting BRAVIA Sync Using BRAVIA Sync Back to top Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing management software in your computer Starting the editing management software Importing files to your computer without using software B...

Page 16: ... Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Connecting to your NFC compatible Android smartphone or tablet Installing the PlayMemories Mobile On the PlayMemories Mobile software Back to top Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Recording Mode Movie Audio Camera Audio White Balance Exposure Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Auto Back Li...

Page 17: ... Send to Smartphone Delete Protect Setup Media Info Format Repair Img DB F File Number Edit Device Name SSID PW Reset HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI USB Connect USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date Time Setting Area Setting Back to top Troubleshooting 17 ...

Page 18: ...ons Maintenance and precautions About the memory card About the battery pack About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Recording time of movies sound Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with the battery pack Expected shooting time of movies Expected reco...

Page 20: ... files Recording sound Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Useful functions for recording Recording people clearly Face Detection Scene Selection Spotlight Selecting a movie shooting mode REC Mode Changing the audio recording format Audio Format Adjusting the internal microphone level Int Mic Rec Level Reducing low frequency sound such as noise from air conditi...

Page 21: ...aving battery power Power Save Recording without worrying about the remaining battery power Using the camcorder while supplying it with power Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Deleting files Delete Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 21 ...

Page 22: ...cting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword 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 o...

Page 23: ...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 23 ...

Page 24: ...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 24 ...

Page 26: ...tion Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Before use Parts and controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Parts and controls START STOP button POWER button Lens cap Cap string Lens Recording lamp Microphones Speaker Loop for the cap string the strap Battery cover N mark NFC Near Field Communication 26 ...

Page 27: ... IN jack microphone jack PLUG IN POWER Multi selector 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 Memory card slot Memory card access lamp Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 27 ...

Page 28: ...ontents list Top page Before use Parts and controls Screen indicators Screen indicators Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing Indicator Meaning MENU button NFC Fader Face Detection Scene Selection White Balance Destination Intelligent Auto face detection scene detection Airplane Mode Indi...

Page 29: ...total recorded movies or audio files Indicator Meaning Low Lux Exposure Intelligent Auto Mode switching 101 0005 Data file type name Audio level meter Audio input settings internal microphone external microphone other devices Audio Format Low Cut Filter Protect Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see Some indicators may not appear depending on your ...

Page 30: ...ntenance and precautions Contents list Top page Before use About language setting About language setting About language setting Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Details Select Setup General Settings Language Setting a desired language Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Co...

Page 31: ...ction Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Before use Operating your camcorder Selecting items on the LCD screen Selecting items on the LCD screen 1 Move the multi selector towards to select the desired item 2 Press the center of the multi selector to enter Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 32: ...enance and precautions Contents list Top page Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Supplied items The numbers in indicate the supplied quantity Camcorder 1 USB cable Micro USB cable 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 1 Lens cap 1 Cap string 1 Operating Guide 1 Notes The editing management software can be downloaded from the Sony website Details Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony...

Page 33: ... Using the Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Getting started Power supply Attaching the battery pack Attaching the battery pack 1 Remove the battery cover A Battery cover 2 Attach the battery pack in the direction of the arrows A Notch 3 Attach the battery cover 33 ...

Page 34: ...ff your camcorder remove the battery cover and then remove the battery pack Be careful not to drop the battery pack To check the remaining battery power An icon indicating the remaining battery power is displayed High Low Empty It will take approximately 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery power The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly depending on ambient condition...

Page 35: ...ery using your computer Charging the battery using your computer 1 Attach the battery pack Details 2 When the camcorder is on press the POWER button to turn it off A POWER button 3 Open the jack cover and then connect the camcorder to a running computer using the USB cable supplied A USB jack computer B CHG charge lamp C Jack cover D USB cable supplied The CHG charge lamp is lit The CHG charge lam...

Page 36: ... a fully discharged battery pack The charging time is measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 36 ...

Page 37: ... supply Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor sold separately Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor sold separately 1 Attach the battery pack Details 2 When the camcorder is on press the POWER button to turn it off A POWER button 3 Open the jack cover and then connect the camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the USB cable supplied and AC UD10 AC Adaptor sold separately A CHG charge...

Page 38: ...y discharged battery pack The charging time is measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ... it with power Using the camcorder while supplying it with power You can use the camcorder while supplying power by connecting the AC UD10 AC Adaptor sold separately to the camcorder 1 Attach the battery pack Details 2 Open the jack cover and then connect the camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the USB cable supplied and AC UD10 AC Adaptor sold separately A CHG charge lamp B Jack cover C ...

Page 40: ...le supplied you can play back or import files to the computer while supplying power to the camcorder Notes The recording function is not available while supplying power from the computer When you connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable during playback the USB connection screen appears It will turn to the playback screen if you select yes Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation ...

Page 41: ...the date and time Turning the power on and setting the date and time 1 Turn on the camcorder by pressing the POWER button A POWER button 2 Select the desired language using the multi selector 3 Select the desired geographical area with then select Next 4 Set Daylight Savings or Summer Time select the date format and the date and time If you set Daylight Savings or Summer Time to On the clock advan...

Page 42: ...ays to show messages in a specified language Select Setup General Settings Language Setting a desired language To turn off the power Press the POWER button Related topics To set the date and time again Date Time Setting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 42 ...

Page 43: ...e database file Please wait screen appears if you insert a new memory card Wait until the screen disappears Insert the memory card straight in the right direction so that the camcorder can recognize it Make sure any warning message related to the memory card is not displayed Details If you insert a memory card in the wrong direction or at an angle you cannot use it Do not insert more than 1 memory...

Page 44: ... 16 GB Memory Stick Micro media Operation with all memory cards is not assured Notes Movies saved on the microSDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT file system 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...

Page 45: ... Top page Recording Recording Shooting movies Shooting movies Movies are shot in the MP4 format Audio Format is AAC LC in the default setting 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder A POWER button 2 Press START STOP to start shooting The LCD screen will be dimmed about 3 seconds after starting shooting in the default setting To stop shooting press START STOP again Notes The maximum conti...

Page 46: ...ttom right and left edges of movies when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display It is recommended you shoot movies with Grid Line set to On and using the outer frame of Grid Line as a guide Since the camcorder is equipped with a high sensitivity microphone noise or operation sound may be recorded in the following situations When shooting by holding the camcorder When o...

Page 47: ...unction Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Recording Recording Recording sound Recording sound Sound is recorded as a WAV file 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder A POWER button 2 Select the button The camcorder enters sound recording mode 3 Press START STOP to start recording sound 47 ...

Page 48: ...ing mode The following functions are available Ctrl with Smartphone Low Cut Filter Int Mic Rec Level Ext Mic Rec Level Volume Ext Audio Input Set My Button Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off Functions available for audio files The following functions are available Delete Protect Related topics Expected recording time of sound Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 48 ...

Page 49: ...cording Described here are icons for both movie shooting and sound recording modes MENU button Status detected by Intelligent Auto NFC connection Recording status STBY REC Remaining battery Counter hour minute second Recording media Estimated recording remaining time Recording format Movie size Audio input settings Audio recording format for movies Mode switching button Intelligent Auto button Aud...

Page 50: ...lecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically On is the default setting 1 Select On on the shooting screen 2 Point the camcorder toward the subject and start shooting The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed Scene detection Backlight Night Scene Spotlight Low light To cancel the Intelligent Auto function select Off on the shooting scree...

Page 51: ...Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Recording Useful functions for recording Audio monitoring Audio monitoring 1 Connect headphones sold separately to the headphones jack To adjust the volume from the headphones in recording standby mode select on the LCD screen Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 52: ...function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Playback Playback Playing movies audio files Playing movies audio files 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder A POWER button 2 Press Playback to enter playback mode 3 Select the desired type of file MOVIE or AUDIO 4 Select your desired file 52 ...

Page 53: ...verse fast forward Delete Play Pause Stop Repeat an audio file Previous Next Some buttons described above may not appear depending on the file being played back As you repeat selecting during playback files are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times Select during pause to play movies slowly Playback screen Date MENU 53 ...

Page 54: ...re called thumbnails On the audio file index screen the file format recorded time and file number appear To play back files with other devices You may not be able to play back files recorded on your camcorder with other devices normally Also you may not be able to play back files recorded on other devices with your camcorder Notes To prevent your file data from being lost save all your recorded fi...

Page 55: ...V 3 Play a movie on the camcorder On an HDMI cable sold separately Using an authorized HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable is recommended Use an HDMI micro 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 correctly e g no soun...

Page 56: ...mcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable sold separately Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander Set CTRL FOR HDMI to On Also set your TV accordingly Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details The operation of BRAVIA Sync differs according to e...

Page 57: ...st Top page Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer What you can do using a computer What you can do using a computer You can edit your recorded files and post your movie files to video file sharing sites using the editing management software Visit the following website to download the software www sony net pm mvr Notes An Internet connection is required to install the softwa...

Page 58: ...nction Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer Checking the computer system Checking the computer system You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL www sony net pm mvr Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 58 ...

Page 59: ...ecautions Contents list Top page Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer Installing the editing management software in your computer Installing the editing management software in your computer 1 Access the following download page using an Internet browser on your computer and then install the software following the on screen instructions www sony net pm mvr Back to top Copyri...

Page 60: ...ontents list Top page Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer Starting the editing management software Starting the editing management software Windows 1 Double click the software icon on the desktop When using Windows 8 select the software icon from the start screen Mac 1 Double click the software icon in the Applications folder The editing management software starts Back to...

Page 61: ... using software Importing files to your computer without using software When the AutoPlay Wizard appears on the computer screen after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer click Open folder to view files OK one of the folders on the table below and then copy your desired files to your computer About file names File type Memory card Folder File name MP4 microSD MP_ROOT MAH0 MP4 ...

Page 62: ... allows you to do the following operations Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet Prepare your smartphone or tablet Operating the camcorder with your smartphone or tablet Prepare your smartphone or tablet Notes You cannot save recorded files on your computer or transfer audio files to your smartphone or tablet using the Wi Fi function of your camcorder You cannot use the Wi Fi function o...

Page 63: ...blet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 63 ...

Page 64: ...pport web page http www sony net pmm for the latest information of supported OS PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets 2 Select on the recording screen of the camcorder You can also enter the recording mode and then select Camera Audio Recording Assist Ctrl with Smartphone The SSID and password appear and the camcorder will be connectable from your smartphone o...

Page 65: ...t on the camcorder The application operation method and screen display are subject to change due to future updates Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 65 ...

Page 66: ...tphone or tablet upgrade it to the latest version Refer to the PlayMemories Mobile support web page http www sony net pmm for the latest information of supported OS PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets 2 Select Settings on the smartphone then select More and place a checkmark next to NFC 3 In recording mode touch on the camcorder to on your smartphone or tabl...

Page 67: ...r tablet but on the camcorder The application operation method and screen display are subject to change due to future updates Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting to your NFC compatible Android smartphone or tablet Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 67 ...

Page 68: ... tablet 1 Install PlayMemories Mobile onto your smartphone or tablet If the PlayMemories Mobile software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet upgrade it to the latest version Refer to the PlayMemories Mobile support web page http www sony net pmm for the latest information of supported OS PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets 2 Press Playback to e...

Page 69: ...ID displayed on the camcorder and then start up PlayMemories Mobile You are only required to enter the password the first time Movies stored on the camcorder will be transferred to the smartphone or tablet Transferred movies will be stored in Gallery Album on an Android smartphone tablet or in Album on an iPhone iPad Notes You cannot transfer audio files to your smartphone or tablet If any movies ...

Page 71: ...Memories Mobile onto your smartphone or tablet If the PlayMemories Mobile software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet upgrade it to the latest version Refer to the PlayMemories Mobile support web page http www sony net pmm for the latest information of supported OS PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets 2 Press Playback to enter playback mode and...

Page 72: ...er will be transferred to the smartphone or tablet Transferred movies will be stored on Android Gallery Notes You cannot transfer audio files to your smartphone or tablet If any movies are not recorded on your camcorder Send to Smartphone does not work Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software Connecting to your NFC compatible Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your Android smartp...

Page 73: ...cting a smartphone Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet You can connect your Android smartphone or tablet to your camcorder as shown below From Send to Smartphone or Ctrl with Smartphone display the password and the SSID on the LCD screen of the camcorder 1 Start up PlayMemories Mobile 2 On your smartphone select the SSID device name displ...

Page 74: ...n the PlayMemories Mobile software Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 74 ...

Page 75: ...unction Connecting a smartphone Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Connecting to your iPhone or iPad You can connect your iPhone or iPad to your camcorder as shown below From Send to Smartphone or Ctrl with Smartphone display the password and the SSID on the LCD screen of the camcorder 1 Open the settings menu of your iPhone 2 Select Wi Fi 3 On your iPhone select the SSID device name displayed on t...

Page 76: ...Return to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 76 ...

Page 77: ...or tablet to connect them Cancel the sleep function and screen lock on your smartphone or tablet in advance Make sure that is displayed on the LCD screen of the camcorder Keep the smartphone or tablet in contact with the camcorder for one or two seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts If the connection is not established using NFC try to establish the connection following the procedure in Connect...

Page 78: ...ternational standard for short range wireless communication technology Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 78 ...

Page 79: ... On the PlayMemories Mobile software On the PlayMemories Mobile software To perform the operations such as Ctrl with Smartphone and Send to Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile is necessary Install it from the application store of your smartphone or tablet If the PlayMemories Mobile software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet upgrade it to the latest version For details on PlayMemories Mo...

Page 80: ...ems The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories Recording Mode Items for selecting a recording mode Camera Audio Items for customized recording Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size Playback Function Items for playback Edit Copy Items for editing images such as transferring to a smartphone or protecting Setup Other setup items 1 Select 2 Select a ca...

Page 81: ...enus 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 81 ...

Page 82: ...er Using the Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Recording Mode Movie Movie Enters the movie shooting mode The settings can be done with on the recording screen as well 1 Recording Mode Movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 82 ...

Page 83: ...e Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Recording Mode Audio Audio Records sound WAV file The settings can be done with on the recording screen as well 1 Recording Mode Audio Related topics Recording sound Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 83 ...

Page 84: ...he battery pack while Auto was selected or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use or vice versa aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment Outdoor The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following shooting conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps Indoor T...

Page 85: ...our camcorder outdoors from inside the house or vice versa you need to redo the One Push procedure to readjust the white balance Notes Set White Balance to Auto or adjust the color in One Push under white or cool white fluorescent lamps While you are shooting 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 85 ...

Page 86: ...op page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Exposure Exposure You can fix the brightness of a movie manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark 1 Camera Audio Manual Settings Exposure 2 Select the desired item Auto The exposure is adjusted automatically Manual Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or select if the subject is black or the light ...

Page 87: ...ing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Low Lux Low Lux You can shoot bright color movies even in dim light 1 Camera Audio 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 87 ...

Page 88: ...tively in various situations 1 Camera Audio Camera Settings Scene Selection 2 Select the desired item Auto Adjusts image quality automatically Night Scene Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in night scenes Sunrise Sunset Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises Fireworks Takes spectacular shots of fireworks Landscape Shoots subjects adjusting the ...

Page 89: ...es the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake Snow Takes bright movies of a white landscape Notes If you set Scene Selection the White Balance setting is canceled Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 89 ...

Page 90: ...r You can shoot 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 Audio 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 Movies shot using the Black Fader effect m...

Page 92: ...e and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Auto Back Light Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically 1 Camera Audio 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...

Page 93: ...lor exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject 1 Camera Audio Face Face 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 Shooting conditions for better face detection performance Shoot in a sufficiently bright...

Page 94: ...ormat You can select your desired audio format for movie shooting 1 Camera Audio Audio Audio Format 2 Select the desired item Linear PCM Records in the Linear PCM format AAC LC Records in the AAC LC format which is suitable for file sharing Notes MP4 movies shot with Audio Format set to Linear PCM cannot be played back on some equipment or services including Blu ray Disc players including Sony pro...

Page 95: ... Low Cut Filter Low Cut Filter This function allows you to cut noise in the low frequency range during recording Use this function to reduce noise from fixtures such as air conditioners or projector fans or when recording in a small music venues surrounded by concrete walls 1 Camera Audio Audio Low Cut Filter 2 Select the desired item Off Records low frequency sound without reducing noise On Reduc...

Page 96: ... boost the recording level and to lower the recording level appears next to the internal microphone indicator Select RESET to restore to the default setting Notes When connecting an external device such as an MTR or external microphone to the LINE IN microphone jack PLUG IN POWER you cannot adjust the recording level of the internal microphone We recommend that you check and adjust the recording l...

Page 97: ...ng level and to lower the recording level appears next to the external microphone indicator Select RESET to restore to the default setting Notes The setting will not be activate when Ext Audio Input Set is set to Other Device We recommend that you check and adjust the recording level wearing headphones When continuously recording loud sound lower the recording level in advance to record dynamic so...

Page 98: ... and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Audio Output Timing Audio Output Timing You can set the timing to output sound when shooting a movie 1 Camera Audio Audio Audio Output Timing 2 Select the desired item Live Outputs the sound without delaying during recording Lip Sync Synchronizes sound to the movie during shooting and outputs Back to top Copyright 2013...

Page 99: ...mputer Using the Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Volume Volume You can adjust the sound volume during playback 1 Camera Audio Audio Volume 2 Adjust the volume by pressing Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 99 ...

Page 100: ...sound for the connected device 1 Connect an external device to the LINE IN microphone jack PLUG IN POWER The Ext Audio Input Set Ext Audio Input Set screen appears If the Ext Audio Input Set Ext Audio Input Set screen does not appear select Camera Audio Audio Ext Audio Input Set 2 Select the connected external device External Microphone Suitable setting for an external microphone Allows you to set...

Page 101: ...st Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Ctrl with Smartphone Ctrl with Smartphone You can operate the camcorder using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control 1 In recording mode select Camera Audio Recording Assist Ctrl with Smartphone Related topics Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC...

Page 102: ... and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio My Button My Button You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons 1 Camera Audio Recording Assist My Button 2 Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button 3 Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned 4 Select Back to top Copyright 2013 ...

Page 103: ... Line Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical Positioning the subject at the cross point of the grid lines makes a balanced composition The lines is not recorded 1 Camera Audio Recording Assist Grid Line 2 Select the desired item Off Does not display the grid lines On Displays the grid lines Notes The outer frame of grid lines shows the display area...

Page 104: ...p page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Display Setting Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while recording 1 Camera Audio Recording Assist Display Setting 2 Select the desired item Auto Displays for about 3 seconds On Always displays Notes You cannot change the setting of the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while in playbac...

Page 105: ...shooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Audio Level Display Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter 1 Camera Audio Recording 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 Sony Corporation 10...

Page 106: ...nance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Audio Auto Monitor Off Auto Monitor Off The LCD screen goes off automatically after you start recording 1 Camera Audio Recording Assist Auto Monitor Off 2 Select the desired item On Dims the LCD screen about 3 seconds after starting recording Off Does not dim the LCD screen automatically Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony ...

Page 107: ...ction Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Image Quality Size REC Mode REC Mode You can select the image quality 1 Image Quality Size REC Mode 2 Select the desired shooting mode 1080 1920 1080 30p quality 720 1280 720 30p quality Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 107 ...

Page 108: ... the Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Playback Function Playback Function You can display the Playback Index screen 1 Playback Function Related topics Playing movies audio files Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 108 ...

Page 109: ...precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit Copy Send to Smartphone Send to Smartphone You can transfer movies shot with the camcorder to your smartphone 1 On the playback screen select Edit Copy Send to Smartphone Related topics Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC Back to top Copyright...

Page 110: ...it Copy Delete 2 Select the desired type of file MOVIE or AUDIO 3 Add check marks to the desired files and then select Notes You cannot restore files once they are deleted Save important files in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor sold separately from your camcorder while deleting the files It may damage the recording media Do not eject the memory card while deleting files fr...

Page 111: ...nts list Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit Copy Protect Protect Protect files to avoid deleting them by mistake will be displayed on the protected files 1 Edit Copy Protect 2 Select the desired type of files MOVIE or AUDIO Add check marks to the desired files and then select You can select multiple files Select the file with so that the mark disappears and you can remove the protection Back...

Page 112: ...ance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Media Info Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time and the approximate free and used media storage space of the recording media 1 Setup Media Settings Media Info Notes Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 even if you perform Format Details Back to top Copyright 2013 Son...

Page 113: ...tup Format Format Formatting deletes all the files to recover recordable free space 1 Setup Media Settings Format 2 Select Notes To avoid the loss of important files you should save them before formatting the recording media Protected files will also be deleted Make sure not to do the following while Executing is displayed Operate buttons on the camcorder Eject the memory card from your camcorder ...

Page 114: ...Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 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 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 114 ...

Page 115: ...he way to assign file numbers 1 Setup Media Settings File Number 2 Select the desired item Series Assigns file numbers in sequence The file number becomes larger each time you record files 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 mem...

Page 116: ...d is displayed on the screen when text needs to be entered Screen names Functions Switch character types Each time you press the key the type of character to be input switches between letters numerals and symbols Keyboard Each time you press the key the displayed character switches between the choices available For example If you want to enter abd Press once to display a Press to move the cursor P...

Page 117: ... Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor Switches the next character to a capital or small letter Fix Finalizes the entry To cancel text entry select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 117 ...

Page 118: ...your camcorder Setup SSID PW Reset SSID PW Reset The camcorder shares the SSID password for Send to Smartphone and Ctrl with Smartphone with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camcorder reset the SSID password by the following procedure 1 Select Setup Connection SSID PW Reset Notes After resetting the SSID password you must ...

Page 119: ...ur camcorder Setup HDMI Resolution HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable 1 Setup Connection HDMI Resolution 2 Select the desired item Auto Normal setting outputs the signal according to the TV automatically 1080p Outputs the 1080p signal 1080i Outputs the 1080i signal 720p Outputs the 720p signal 480p Outputs the 480p signal 48...

Page 120: ...up CTRL 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 sold separately 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 you...

Page 121: ...on Customizing 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 121 ...

Page 122: ...e USB cable Off Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camcorder to a device such as a computer using a USB cable Notes If you changed this setting while the USB cable was connected to the camcorder disconnect the USB cable and connect it again The setting of USB Power Supply is effective only when the camcorder is connected to a USB device that is compatible with the 500 mA ...

Page 123: ...d precautions Contents 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 20...

Page 124: ...amcorder 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 An operation sound is heard when you start stop recording or operate your camcorder Off Cancels the operation sound Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Page 125: ...recautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Monitor Brightness Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Setup General Settings Monitor 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 shooting in any way Back to top Copyright...

Page 126: ...Wi Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and 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 1 Setup General Settings Language Setting 2 Select the desired language Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 126 ...

Page 127: ...der Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Airplane Mode Airplane Mode When you board an airplane you can deactivate the Wi Fi and NFC functions temporarily 1 Select Setup Connection Airplane Mode 2 Select the desired item Off Normal setting On Set to On when you board an airplane Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 127 ...

Page 128: ... your camcorder Setup Power Save Power Save When Power Save is on the camcorder turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate it for more than about 5 minutes 1 Setup General Settings Power Save 2 Select the desired item On The camcorder turns off automatically Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically Notes The camcorder does not turn off automatically while power is being supp...

Page 129: ...i function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Initialize Initialize All the settings return to the default Even if you use this function all movie audio files are retained 1 Setup General Settings Initialize 2 Select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 129 ...

Page 130: ... Time Setting Date Time Setting 1 Setup Clock Settings Date Time Setting 2 Select the desired item Date Time Format Daylight Savings 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 t...

Page 131: ...pping 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 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 3 Select your desired country region 4 Select an are...

Page 132: ...un into any problems using your camcorder 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 2 Disconnect the power source attach the power source again after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on 3 Select Setup General Settings Initialize If you select Initialize all settings includ...

Page 133: ... record after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction Disconnect the power supply battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder then supply the power again after about 1 minute The menu settings have been changed automatically While Intelligent Auto is active some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically The following menu item returns to the default setting wh...

Page 134: ... outlet wall socket properly Connect the USB cable supplied properly when charging the battery pack using a computer The battery charge is completed Details The CHG charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged When the battery is being charged using the USB cable supplied disconnect the USB cable supplied and connect it again If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too...

Page 135: ...temperature is too high or low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one Details Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 135 ...

Page 136: ...reen Operate the multi selector The buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear If you set Display Setting to On the buttons do not disappear from the LCD screen while in recording mode Details There are dots in the shape of a grid on the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process of the screen and do not affect the shooting in any way The backlight of the LCD screen tu...

Page 137: ... Details Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted The maximum number of files that you can delete on the editing screen at one time is 100 You cannot delete the protected files The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is damaged The file format is not supported by your camcorder Details Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized The playback...

Page 138: ...ry movies Details Total number of audio files exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder Details Delete unnecessary audio files Details The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped Your camcorder is recording the file you have just recorded on the memory card The imaging field looks different The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your ca...

Page 139: ... a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the shooting conditions Horizontal stripes appear on the images This occurs when shooting movies under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction LCD brightness cannot be adjusted You cannot adjust LCD bright...

Page 140: ...ted on a computer etc You removed the AC Adaptor sold separately or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen is lit or before the access lamp is turned off after recording This may damage your file data and is displayed appears on a thumbnail The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by selecting Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB...

Page 141: ...ies are not output from the HDMI OUT jack if copyright protection signals are recorded in the movies The top bottom right and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV The LCD screen of your camcorder can display shooting images across the entire screen full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left edges of images when played back on a...

Page 142: ...red to install the editing management software Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install the editing management software The editing management software does not work correctly Quit the editing management software and restart your computer The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyb...

Page 143: ...ttery level is low shooting with Ctrl with Smartphone may terminate prematurely Charge the battery pack before use The NFC connection does not work Change the position of the compatible device to reduce the distance between the N mark on the smartphone and N mark on the camcorder If this still does not solve the problem move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from the cam...

Page 144: ...em give them the complete error code beginning with C or E displayed on the screen You may hear a melody when an important warning indicator appears on the screen C or E Self diagnosis display 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 y...

Page 145: ...etails The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by selecting Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F the recording medium The memory card is damaged Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting The memory card is damaged The memory card is not formatted correctly Details Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card Incompatible memory card is inserted De...

Page 146: ... cannot be played back Image files are not damaged If you execute Repair Img DB F after creating new information playing back the old recorded files may become possible There is no Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or played Create a new file You cannot shoot or play back movies because no movie management information exists If you select Yes new management information is created and y...

Page 147: ...ert the memory card Verify the positioning of the memory card Insert the memory card in the right direction Cannot recognize this memory card Format and use again Format the memory card Note that when you format the memory card all the recorded files are deleted Details This memory card may not be able to record or play movies This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly Use...

Page 148: ... can select only 100 saved files at one time for Deleting saved files Protecting saved files or releasing the protection Data protected You tried to delete protected data Release the protection of the data Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 148 ...

Page 149: ...a on the hard disk of a computer Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Do not bend drop or apply strong force to the memory card Do not disassemble or modify the memory card Do not allow the memory card to get wet Keep the memory card out of the reach of small children There is danger t...

Page 150: ...s shorter If that happens one of the following is recommended to enable longer use of the battery pack Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and install it on your camcorder immediately before you start recording Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback fast forward or reverse operation wears out the battery pack faster Be sure to turn off the camcorder when not recording or ...

Page 151: ...til the power goes off Details About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If the interval between charges becomes significantly short the battery pack may need to be replaced with a new one Each battery s life depends on storage operating and environmental conditions Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 151 ...

Page 152: ... 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 Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws Notes on use Do not do any of the following If any of those are...

Page 153: ... cause your camcorder to malfunction Take images of the sun only in low light conditions such as at dusk Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot cold or humid Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near stron...

Page 154: ...ack completely before storing it Note on the camcorder battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations In this case an indicator appears on the LCD screen Notes on charging through the U...

Page 155: ... becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth etc On handling the LCD screen Do not apply excessive pressure 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 camcor...

Page 156: ...thout 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 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 camco...

Page 157: ...chargeable 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 Charge the pre installed rechargeable battery before you start using your camcorder However even if the pre installed rechargeable ba...

Page 158: ...isposal 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 computer Also when you dispose of th...

Page 159: ...f movies sound Charging time Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Battery pack Charging time USB cable when using a computer AC UD10 AC Adaptor sold separately NP BX1 supplied 245 155 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 ba...

Page 160: ...t minute Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time File type Movie Audio Movie Audio NP BX1 supplied 130 345 75 205 Each movie recording time is measured when REC Mode is set to 1080 and Audio Format is set to AAC LC Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop and switching the Recording Mode Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10...

Page 162: ...20 320 650 650 1305 1305 When Audio Format is Linear PCM unit minute Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 1080 110 110 230 230 460 460 720 265 265 535 535 1080 1080 When using a Sony memory card Notes The shooting time may vary depending on the shooting and subject conditions REC Mode or Audio Format Details The number in is the minimum shooting time You can shoot movies of a maximum of 40 000 scenes ...

Page 163: ... average 1 920 1 080 pixels 30p 16 9 audio format AAC Approx 6 2 Mbps average 1 280 720 pixels 30p 16 9 audio format AAC Approx 17 6 Mbps average 1 920 1 080 pixels 30p 16 9 audio format Linear PCM Approx 7 6 Mbps average 1 280 720 pixels 30p 16 9 audio format Linear PCM Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 163 ...

Page 164: ...ding time of movies sound Expected recording time of sound Expected recording time of sound Expected recording time of sound unit minute 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 1115 1115 2235 2235 4485 4485 When using a Sony memory card Notes The number in is the minimum recordable time You can record a maximum of 9 999 audio files The maximum continuous recording time for sound is about 2 hours 50 minutes Playing file...

Page 165: ...inition image quality HD as they were shot with the camcorder To view images at the same high definition image quality HD as they were shot with the camcorder you need an HDMI cable and a high definition TV or monitor that supports the signal format for your camcorder and is equipped with an HDMI jack Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time differ...

Page 166: ...ton 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 Verde Is Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 166 ...

Page 167: ... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac Mac OS and App Store are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc microSDXC ...

Page 168: ...lication for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 168 ...

Page 169: ...re applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Copies of the licenses in English are stored in the internal memory of your camcorder Establish a Mass Storage connection between your camcorder and a computer and read the files in the LICENSE folder in PMHOME On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU ...

Page 170: ...2 3 type CMOS sensor Recording pixels Gross Approx 16 800 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 Approx 8 400 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Tessar F2 8 f 2 5 mm When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies f 18 2 mm 16 9 Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor Outdoor Minimum illumination 9 lx lux in default setting shutter speed 1 30 second 4 5 lx lux Low Lux is set to On shutter speed 1 30 second Inpu...

Page 171: ...hed Mass approx 140 g 5 0 oz main unit only 165 g 5 9 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack Wireless LAN Supported standard IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency 2 4 GHz Supported security protocols WPA PSK WPA2 PSK NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 Type Li ion Maximum output voltage DC 4 2 V Output voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 4 5 Wh 1 240 mAh Design and specifi...

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