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Press [DISC BURN] on the LCD 
screen.

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Follow the instructions on the 
computer screen.

Notes

Movies and photos are not saved on the 

computer when you perform One Touch Disc 

Burn.

Importing movies and 

photos to a computer

Movies and photos recorded on your 

camcorder can be imported to a computer. 

Turn on the computer beforehand.

Notes

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall 

socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this 

operation (p. 14).

1

   

Turn on your camcorder, then 
connect the camcorder to the 
computer using the supplied USB 
cable.

The [USB SELECT] screen appears on 

the camcorder screen.

2

   

Touch the recording media that 
contains the images you want to 
save on the camcorder screen.

[ USB CONNECT]: Internal 

memory

[ USB CONNECT]: Memory card

If the [USB SELECT] screen does not 

appear, touch 

 (MENU) 

 [Show 

others] 

 [USB CONNECT] (under   

[OTHERS] category).

The window for import appears on the 

computer screen.

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Страница 1: ...73 12 1 DCR SD1000E Table of contents 7 Getting started 10 Recording Playback 23 Making good use of your camcorder 40 Saving movies and photos with a computer 49 Saving images with an external device 56 Customizing your camcorder 63 Additional information 82 Quick reference 103 ...

Страница 2: ...type only Otherwise fire or injury may result AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power source mains is stil...

Страница 3: ...u will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be re...

Страница 4: ... PMB Help Operating Guide 1 See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts or lift the camcorder by the jack covers Lens hood Panel EVF block LCD panel Battery pack Microphone Viewfinder The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See About handling of your camcorder p 97 Menu items LCD panel vie...

Страница 5: ...is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc TV color systems differ depending on the country region To view your recordings on a TV you need a PAL system based TV 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 playing back You may not be able to play b...

Страница 6: ... available in some countries regions About this manual illustrations and on screen displays The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder And the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplifi...

Страница 7: ...18 The viewfinder 18 The shoulder pad 19 Step 5 Preparing the recording media 20 Selecting the recording media for movies 20 Selecting the recording media for photos 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 25 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 27 Zooming 27 Recording better images automatically INTELLIGENT AUTO 27 Selecting th...

Страница 8: ...4 Dubbing movies 44 Copying photos 45 Using the Playlist of movies 46 Creating the Playlist 46 Playing the Playlist 47 Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Windows 49 Step 1 Checking the computer system 49 Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB 49 Starting PMB Picture Motion Browser 52 Reading PMB Help 52 Creating a disc with one touch One Touch Disc Burn 52 Importing...

Страница 9: ...ms for recording media 78 GENERAL SET Other setup items 80 Additional information Troubleshooting 82 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 87 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 91 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 91 Expected recording time of movies 91 Expected number of recordable photos 92 Using your camcorder abroad 93 Maintenance and precauti...

Страница 10: ...older and open the cover Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the holder then place the microphone into the holder Close the cover and lock the stopper securely Be sure to align the mark on the microphone and the mark on the holder facing each other Turn the plug of the microphone counter clockwise to 180 degrees in the direction of the arrow and connect it to the Mic j...

Страница 11: ...e in the viewfinder You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly ...

Страница 12: ...er Tips If you attach remove or adjust an 37 mm 1 1 2 in PL filter or MC protector remove the lens hood Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides Remove the grip belt and attach the lens cap by leading the grip belt through the attachment on the lens cap string Then attach the grip belt to the camcorder again ...

Страница 13: ...on of the arrow while pressing it until it clicks 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing to the mark on your camcorder 4 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fu...

Страница 14: ...n Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Battery pack Charging time NP F570 supplied 265 NP F770 475 NP F970 645 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF CHG Push the BATT battery RELEASE button and remove the battery pack To use a wall ...

Страница 15: ...tions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The temperature of the battery pack is low Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disco...

Страница 16: ...eographical area with then touch NEXT To set the date and time again touch MENU Show others CLOCK LANG under GENERAL SET category CLOCK SET When an item is not on the screen touch until the item appears 3 Set SUMMERTIME date and time then touch The clock starts If you set SUMMERTIME to ON the clock advances 1 hour Touch the button on the LCD screen ...

Страница 17: ...MENU Show others PLAYBACK SET under PLAYBACK category DATA CODE DATE TIME If the button you touch does not react correctly calibrate the touch panel p 98 To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF CHG Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch MENU Show others CLOCK LANG under GENERAL SET category LANGUAGE SET a desir...

Страница 18: ...el with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations You can adjust LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR by touching MENU Show others SOUND DISP SET under GENERAL SET category p 80 The viewfinder Pull out the LCD panel block to adjust the position and rotate the viewfinder to the best angle Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture is clear 90 degrees max 1...

Страница 19: ...EVF EVF switch In the default setting the switch is set to LCD EVF When you set the switch to LCD EVF you can record using the LCD screen whereas you can record using the viewfinder with the LCD screen closed When you set the switch to EVF you can record using only the viewfinder Notes When the LCD EVF EVF switch is set to EVF you cannot operate the touch panel You cannot use LCD and EVF simultane...

Страница 20: ...ecordable time of movies See page 92 for the number of recordable photos Selecting the recording media for movies Touch MENU Show others MEDIA SETTINGS under MANAGE MEDIA category MOVIE MEDIA SET The MOVIE MEDIA SET screen appears Touch the desired recording media Touch YES The recording medium is changed Selecting the recording media for photos Touch MENU Show others MEDIA SETTINGS under MANAGE M...

Страница 21: ...mory Stick PRO Duo media it is recommended that you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 512 MB or larger Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camcorder Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder Images recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be played back or imported on non exFAT compatible computers ...

Страница 22: ... memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged Notes If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card by touching MENU Show others MEDIA FORMAT under MANAGE MEDIA category MEMORY CARD YES YES To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory c...

Страница 23: ... To change the recording media see page 20 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides 2 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp MODE button Movie When recording a movie Photo When recording a photo ...

Страница 24: ...seconds then disappear after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording movie photo playback modes To display the icons and indicators again touch anywhere on the screen Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you tu...

Страница 25: ...ers MEDIA INFO under MANAGE MEDIA category The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording 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 TV which is not compatible with full pixel display In this case set GUIDEFRAME to ON p 72 and record images using the outer frame displayed o...

Страница 26: ...ully When disappears the photo is recorded Tips See page 92 on the recordable number of photos To change the image size touch MENU Show others IMAGE SIZE under PHOTO SETTINGS category a desired setting You cannot record photos while is displayed Flashes Lights up ...

Страница 27: ...s STEADYSHOT is set to ACTIVE You can also magnify images with on the LCD screen by setting DISPLAY SET to AUTO1 Note however that you cannot change the zoom speed with Tips You can set DIGITAL ZOOM p 74 if you want to zoom to a greater level Recording better images automatically INTELLIGENT AUTO By pressing you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function When you turn the camcorder towa...

Страница 28: ...MACRO AE SHIFT WB SHIFT SMTH SLW REC STEADYSHOT LOW LUX FACE DETECTION AUTO BACK LIGHT STEADYSHOT IRIS SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY SETTING Notes Above settings are reset to the default settings when INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels The recording time of the media may change depending on the recording mode In the de...

Страница 29: ... hairstyle of the subject In this case touch the face again when you record Tips If you set SMILE DETECTION to DUAL CAPTURE or ALWAYS ON p 74 the face you touch also has priority with the Smile Shutter function and your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects a smile on the prioritized face The double lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange...

Страница 30: ...e image settings manually with the RING It is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to the RING The following is an example of the procedure when the FOCUS setting is assigned the default setting Press the MANUAL button to activate the manual adjustment mode The setting mode switches between automatic and manual every time you press the MANUAL button Rotate the RING to adjust the focus manu...

Страница 31: ...er F stop than F3 4 when you set the zoom lever to the W Wide angle side the IRIS is reset to F3 4 as you move the zoom lever to the T Telephoto side If you adjust the IRIS the in focus range in front of and behind the focused subject is changed When you open the IRIS wider a smaller F stop the in focus range becomes narrower and when you close the IRIS narrower a larger F stop the in focus range ...

Страница 32: ...20 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button 2 Press VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by touching VIEW IMAGES on the LCD screen Images are displayed and sorted by recording date 3 Touch Movie a desired movie to playback a movie Touch the Photo a desired photo to view a photo ...

Страница 33: ...Notes You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the INDEX screen Touch during pause to play back movies slowly As you repeat touching during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times You can also display the VISUAL INDEX ...

Страница 34: ...You can also adjust the sound volume by using from OPTION MENU Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card playback folder appears on the screen To start stop slide show Next OPTION MENU Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen ...

Страница 35: ...n Searching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll Index Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail Press VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears Touch FILM ROLL Touch to select the desired movie Touch to search for the desired scene then touch the scene you want to pl...

Страница 36: ... you set FACE DETECTION to ON p 73 the default setting prior to recording to search movies on the Face Index Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1 1 to 5 times the original size Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever Play back the photo you want to magnify Magnify the photo with T Telephoto The screen is framed Touch the screen at the point you want to disp...

Страница 37: ... show begins from the selected photo To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting OPTION tab SLIDE SHOW SET while playing photos The default setting is ON continuous playback ...

Страница 38: ...fer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Set the input selector of the TV to the input your camcorder will be connected to For details refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the supplied A V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the input jack of the TV IN VIDEO Yellow AUDIO White Red TVs VCRs A V audio vi...

Страница 39: ... left channel or red right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR If your TV VCR has a 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use a 21 pin adaptor sold separately to view playback pictures Notes When you set TV TYPE to 4 3 the image quality may deteriorate Also when the recorded image s aspect ratio switches between 16 9 wide and 4 3 the image may jitter On some 4 3 TVs the photos recorded i...

Страница 40: ...TION MENU To delete all images recorded in the recording media and recover all the recordable space of the media format the media p 78 Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails 1 Touch MENU Show others DELETE under EDIT category 2 To delete movies touch DELETE DELETE To delete photos touch DELETE DELETE 3 Touch and display th...

Страница 41: ...take Tips You can protect movies and photos on the playback screen from OPTION MENU 1 Touch MENU Show others PROTECT under EDIT category 2 To protect movies touch PROTECT PROTECT To protect photos touch PROTECT PROTECT 3 Touch the movies and photos to be protected is displayed on the selected images Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previou...

Страница 42: ...hotos then touch UNPROTECT Dividing a movie 1 Touch MENU Show others DIVIDE under EDIT category 2 Touch the movie to be divided The selected movie starts playback 3 Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press 4 Touch YES Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided You cannot divide protected movie Undo the protect...

Страница 43: ...photo from a movie You can capture photos from movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder Set MOVIE MEDIA SET to INT MEMORY beforehand p 20 1 Touch MENU Show others PHOTO CAPTURE under EDIT category The PHOTO CAPTURE screen appears 2 Touch the movie to be captured The selected movie starts playback 3 Touch at the point where you want to capture The movie pauses Play and pause toggles...

Страница 44: ...os from the internal memory to memory card Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to memory card Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation Notes When you record a movie on the memory card for the first time create the image database file by touching MENU Show others REPAIR IMG DB F under MANAGE MEDIA category MEMORY CARD Connect your c...

Страница 45: ...date of the movie to be dubbed then touch You cannot select multiple dates Touch YES Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished select MEMORY CARD on MOVIE MEDIA SET and play them back p 20 Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to memory card Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall ...

Страница 46: ...os after copying is finished select MEMORY CARD on PHOTO MEDIA SET and play them back p 20 Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected The original movies are not changed even if you edit or erase the movies added to the Playlist Creating the Playlist Touch MENU Show others PLAYLIST EDIT under EDIT category Touch ADD Touch the movie t...

Страница 47: ...on the playback screen or the Playlist screen by touching OPTION Playing the Playlist Touch MENU Show others PLAYLIST under PLAYBACK category Movies added to the Playlist appear Touch the movie you want to play back The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end then the screen returns to the Playlist screen To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Touch MENU Show others PLAYL...

Страница 48: ...d with Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch Select the destination with Touch YES Tips When you select multiple movies the movies are moved following the order appearing in the Playlist Destination bar ...

Страница 49: ...sary when creating DVD discs Display Minimum 1 024 768 dots Others USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible DVD burner CD ROM drive is necessary for installation 1 Standard installation is required Operation 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 ...

Страница 50: ...greement carefully If you agree to the terms change to and then click Next Install Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically Touch the one of the media types displayed on the camcorder screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder USB CONNECT internal memory USB CONNECT m...

Страница 51: ...Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Touch END YES on the camcorder screen Disconnect the USB cable Notes Access from the computer using the supplied software PMB Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back When importing a long movie or edited image use the supplied software PMB If you use any other software ima...

Страница 52: ...s you can use If any other software than PMB starts automatically shut it down 2 Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder screen Starting PMB Picture Motion Browser Double click the PMB short cut icon on the computer screen Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All P...

Страница 53: ...ehand Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 14 1 Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder screen 2 Touch the recording media that contains the images you want to save on the camcorder screen USB CONNECT Internal memory USB CON...

Страница 54: ...lick Import Refer to PMB Help p 52 for details Movies and photos are imported to your computer When the operation is completed the PMB screen appears Editing movies You can cut out only necessary parts from a movie and save it as another file Double click the movie to be edited on PMB then click Show Edit Palette on the right side of the screen Trim Video or select the Manipulate menu Edit Trim Vi...

Страница 55: ...e movies To select plural movies hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails 4 At the top of the window click Create DVD Video Format Discs STD The window used to select movies appears To add movies to the previously selected ones select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc It may take a long t...

Страница 56: ...al media of FAT file system Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC adaptor p 14 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media Tips You can import images saved in the external media by using the supplied software PMB 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mai...

Страница 57: ...d movies and photos You can save images from the memory cards to the external media Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date which are recorded on the memory card Touch Play without copying in step 5 above The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed Touch MENU Show others MOVIE DUB when selecting movies PHOTO COPY when selecting photos Follow the on screen instructions to sele...

Страница 58: ...e a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer DVDirect Express sold separately Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 14 Only unused discs of the following types can be used 12cm DVD R 12cm DVD R The device does not support...

Страница 59: ...ore deleting the movies on your camcorder If Failed or DISC BURN failed appears on the screen insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer and close the disc tray The DISC BURN screen appears on the camcorder screen Press DISC BURN on the DVD writer Movies recorded on the internal memory that have not been saved on any ...

Страница 60: ...e play button on the DVD writer You can also operate by the camcorder screen Touch END EJECT DISC on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed Touch and disconnect the USB cable Tips If you cannot play back created discs on any DVD player connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and then play back Creating a disc with a DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express You ...

Страница 61: ...for this operation p 14 Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder screen If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch MENU Show others USB CONNECT under OTHERS category Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen USB CONNECT Internal memory USB CONNECT Memory card Record movies on the connected dev...

Страница 62: ...ity may deteriorate To hide the screen indicators such as a counter etc on the screen of the monitor device connected touch MENU Show others OUTPUT SETTINGS under GENERAL SET category DISP OUTPUT LCD PANEL the default setting To record the date time or camera settings data touch MENU Show others PLAYBACK SET under PLAYBACK category DATA CODE a desired setting In addition touch MENU Show others OUT...

Страница 63: ... settings p 78 MANAGE MEDIA Items for recording media p 78 GENERAL SET Other setup items p 80 Operating menus Touch MENU Touch Show others on the MY MENU screen See the next page for details on MY MENU Touch the central part of the left side of screen to change the display Touch the menu item to be changed After changing the setting touch To finish setting the menu touch To return to the previous ...

Страница 64: ... photo Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE PHOTO and PLAYBACK Example deleting SPOT MTR FCS and registering LOW LUX Touch MENU Touch MY MENU SETTING Touch MOVIE Touch SPOT MTR FCS Touch Touch LOW LUX under SHOOTING SET category When MY MENU is displayed touch Tips...

Страница 65: ...ENU You touch and the menu items you can change in the context appear Touch OPTION Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting After completing the setting touch Notes Grayed out menu items or settings are not available When the item you want is not on the screen touch another tab There may be no tab The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording playback status of y...

Страница 66: ...PHOTO SETTINGS category SELF TIMER 75 IMAGE SIZE 75 STEADYSHOT 75 FILE NO 76 PLAYBACK category VISUAL INDEX 32 VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX 35 FILM ROLL 35 FACE 35 PLAYLIST 47 PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE 76 EDIT category DELETE DELETE 40 DELETE 40 PROTECT PROTECT 41 PROTECT 41 DIVIDE 42 PHOTO CAPTURE 43 MOVIE DUB DUB by select 45 DUB by date 45 DUB ALL 45 PHOTO COPY COPY by select 45 COPY by date 45 PLAYLIST...

Страница 67: ...RAL SET category SOUND DISP SET VOLUME 34 80 BEEP 80 LCD BRIGHT 80 LCD BL LEVEL 80 LCD COLOR 80 DISPLAY SET 80 OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE 80 DISP OUTPUT 80 CLOCK LANG CLOCK SET 16 AREA SET 81 SUMMERTIME 81 LANGUAGE SET 81 POWER SETTINGS A SHUT OFF 81 OTHER SETTINGS CALIBRATION 98 REC LAMP 81 ...

Страница 68: ...the camcorder and the subject PORTRAIT Soft portrait Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background SPOTLIGHT Prevents people s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light BEACH Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake SNOW Takes bright pictures of a white landscape Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only Adjusted not t...

Страница 69: ...nged the 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 When the white balance has been set with ONE PUSH if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house or vice versa you need to redo the ONE PUSH pr...

Страница 70: ... you set FOCUS to MANUAL appears 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 Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever to...

Страница 71: ...he automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when EXPOSURE is set to AUTO You can also adjust the setting manually using the RING p 30 WB SHIFT You can adjust the white balance to the desired setting using and the setting value appear when you use WB SHIFT Tips When the white balance is set to a lower value pictures appear bluish and when set to a higher value pictures appear reddish You can ...

Страница 72: ...ing the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition The outer frame of GUIDEFRAME shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display When recording with the viewfinder the outer frame of GUIDEFRAME is not displayed STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake Set STEADYSHOT to OFF when using a tripod sold separately then the image become...

Страница 73: ...n is used FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus color exposure automatically ON Detects faces OFF Does not detect faces Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder FACE DETECTION may not function properly depending on recording conditions Set FACE DETECTION to OFF in this case Tips For bett...

Страница 74: ...ng the detection frame on the LCD screen the face with a double lined frame has priority p 29 SMILE DETECTION The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile Smile Shutter DUAL CAPTURE Only during movie recording the shutter is released automatically when the camcorder detects a smile ALWAYS ON The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recor...

Страница 75: ...tly according to the TV connected for playback p 80 PHOTO SETTINGS Items for recording photos See Using menus p 63 on the operation The default settings are marked with SELF TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds OFF Cancels the self timer ON Starts the self timer recording To cancel the recording touch RESET IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to b...

Страница 76: ...wing the largest file number existing on the recording medium When the memory card is replaced with another one the file number is assigned for each memory card PLAYBACK Items for playback See Using menus p 63 on the operation VISUAL INDEX See page 32 VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 35 FILM ROLL See page 35 FACE See page 35 PLAYLIST See page 47 PLAYBACK SET DATA CODE During playback your camcorder...

Страница 77: ...ata code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV Depending on the recording media condition bars appear EDIT Items for editing See Using menus p 63 on the operation DELETE See page 40 PROTECT See page 41 DIVIDE See page 42 PHOTO CAPTURE See page 43 MOVIE DUB See page 44 PHOTO COPY See page 45 PLAYLIST EDIT See page 46 Movie Photo ...

Страница 78: ...media To turn off the display Touch Notes Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 even if you perform MEDIA FORMAT p 78 Tips Only the information of the medium selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 20 is displayed Change the medium setting if necessary MEDIA FORMAT Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space Select the recording media to...

Страница 79: ...uch EMPTY Notes Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket You cannot perform EMPTY unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket To avoid the loss of important images they should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing EMPTY Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation While deleting data do not a...

Страница 80: ...ct BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen by touching Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way DISPLAY SET You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen AUTO1 Displays for about 3 seconds The rec zoo...

Страница 81: ...ertime LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen Tips Your camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options POWER SETTINGS A SHUT OFF Auto shut off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 30 minutes ON The camcorder turns off automatically OF...

Страница 82: ...es p 86 Editing movies photos on your camcorder p 86 Playback on the TV p 86 Dubbing Connecting to other devices p 86 Connecting to a Computer p 87 Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously p 87 Overall operations The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 13 The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet wall socket Connect it...

Страница 83: ...ersists disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket and contact your Sony dealer The battery pack may be damaged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time The ambient temperature is too high or too 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 wi...

Страница 84: ...d The recording media is full Delete unnecessary images p 40 Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 91 92 Delete unnecessary images p 40 The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off your camcorder and take it to a wa...

Страница 85: ...the recording conditions Horizontal stripes appear on the images This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Set STEADYSHOT to an option except for ACTIVE p 72 LCD BL LEVEL cannot be adjusted You cannot adjust LCD BL LEVEL when the power is supplied from the AC Ada...

Страница 86: ...es cannot be added in the Playlist There is no free space in the recording media You can add no more than 99 movies to a Playlist Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist p 47 You cannot add photos in the Playlist A movie cannot be divided A movie that is too short cannot be divided A protected movie cannot be divided A photo cannot be captured from a movie The recording media where you want to ...

Страница 87: ...E FOCUS TWILIGHT SUNRISE SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE SPOTLIGHT BEACH SNOW WHITE BAL SELF TIMER Cannot use Because of following settings PRIORITY SETTING SMILE DETECTION SMILE SENSITIVITY SMTH SLW REC DIGITAL ZOOM SPOT MTR FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TWILIGHT SUNRISE SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE SPOTLIGHT BEACH SNOW WHITE BAL SELF TIMER SCENE SELECTION SMTH SLW REC LOW LUX TELE MACRO Self...

Страница 88: ...s After storing the images on other media p 56 delete unnecessary images or format the memory card p 78 The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by touching MENU Show others REPAIR IMG DB F under MANAGE MEDIA category 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 form...

Страница 89: ...the supplied software There is no Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or played Create a new file You cannot record or play back movies because no movie management information exists If you touch YES new management information is created and you can record or play back movies You can record photos Inconsistencies found in Image Database File Do you want to repair the Image Database File ...

Страница 90: ...lete folders using your computer This memory card may not be able to record or play movies Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder p 21 This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder p 21 Do not eject the memory card during writing Data may be damaged Reinsert the memory card and follow the instructions on the LCD scree...

Страница 91: ...e recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack unit minute Battery pack NP F570 supplied 565 NP F770 1155 NP F970 1750 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory unit h hour and m minute Recording mode Recording time HQ 8 h 5 m 7 h 10 m SP 11 h 35 m...

Страница 92: ...order The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording p 103 The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions Notes The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described Tips The following list shows the bit rate pixels and aspect rat...

Страница 93: ... TV with an AUDIO VIDEO input jack System Used in PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M Brazil PAL N Argentina Paraguay Uruguay NTSC Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia E...

Страница 94: ... 30 Tehran 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku 04 30 Kabul 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 05 30 Calcutta New Delhi 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 06 30 Yangon 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 08 00 Hong Kong Singapore Beijing 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 11 00 Solomon Is Time zone differences Area setting 12 00 Fiji Wellington Eniwetok Kwajalein 11 00 Samoa 10 00 Hawaii 09 00 Alaska 08 00 Los Angeles Tijuana...

Страница 95: ...bject to corrosive gases On the memory card adaptor When using memory card with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction Note that improper use may cause a malfunction On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera Fi...

Страница 96: ...ure is 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots Use a large capacity battery pack NP F770 NP F970 sold separately Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent ...

Страница 97: ...C 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 object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handlin...

Страница 98: ...may not work correctly If this happens follow the procedure below It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation MENU Show others OTHER SETTINGS under GENERAL SET category CALIBRATION Touch displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times Touch CANCEL to cancel calibration Notes If you di...

Страница 99: ...tery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the POWER switch OFF CHG for more than 24 hours Note on disposal transfer Even if you delete all movies and still images or perform MEDIA FORMAT p 78 data on the internal memory may not be completely erased When you transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you perform EMPTY p 79 to prevent...

Страница 100: ... 9 mm 34 8 mm 1 8 in 1 3 8 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 2 29 8 mm 357 6 mm 1 3 16 in 14 1 8 in 16 9 For photos 27 4 mm 328 8 mm 1 1 8 in 13 in 4 3 Color temperature AUTO ONE PUSH INDOOR 3 200 K OUTDOOR 5 800 K Minimum illumination 11 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...

Страница 101: ...onsumption 0 35 A 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 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 170 g 6 0 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable ...

Страница 102: ...e companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 2...

Страница 103: ...g remaining time Indicator Meaning 9999 9999 Approximate number of recordable photos and recording media Playback folder 34 100 112 Current playing movie or photo Number of total recorded movies or photos 33 Bottom Indicator Meaning FACE DETECTION set to OFF 73 SMILE DETECTION 74 LOW LUX 73 Manual focus 70 SCENE SELECTION 68 White balance 68 White balance 77 SteadyShot off 72 SPOT MTR FCS 69 SPOT ...

Страница 104: ...ndicator Meaning VIEW IMAGES button 32 Slide show button 37 101 0005 Data file name 34 Protected image 41 Index button 34 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see ...

Страница 105: ...pherals connected to it Headphone jack Cable holder The cable holder is used for fixing the A V connecting cable etc REC START STOP button 24 Power zoom lever 27 36 PHOTO button 26 POWER switch 16 Memory card slot 22 Access lamp 22 USB jack mini AB Output only 49 RESET button Initializes all the settings including the setting of the date and time A V audio video OUT jack 38 61 ...

Страница 106: ...12 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 18 Hook for the Shoulder belt Attach the Shoulder belt sold separately BATT battery RELEASE button 14 Speaker Battery pack 13 CHG charge lamp 13 DC IN jack 13 INTELLIGENT AUTO button 27 MANUAL button 30 MODE button 23 VIEW IMAGES button 32 Movie lamp 23 Photo lamp 23 ...

Страница 107: ... lights up in red during recording The REC lamp flashes if the recording media or battery power is low Lens G Lens Lens hood Grip belt RING 30 Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw ...

Страница 108: ...phone 10 Moisture condensation 97 MOVIE DUB 44 MOVIE MEDIA SET 20 Movies 24 33 MY MENU 64 MY MENU SETTING 64 O ONE PUSH 69 One Touch Disc Burn 52 OPTION MENU 65 Original 44 OTHER REC SET 74 OTHERS 78 OTHER SETTINGS 81 OUTDOOR 68 OUTPUT SETTINGS 80 P PAL 93 PB zoom 36 PHOTO CAPTURE 43 PHOTO COPY 45 PHOTO MEDIA SET 20 Photos 25 34 PHOTO SETTINGS 75 PLAYBACK 76 PLAYBACK SET 76 Symbols 16 9 39 4 3 39 ...

Страница 109: ...sis display Warning indicators 87 SELF TIMER 75 SHOOTING SET 72 Slide show 37 SLIDE SHOW SET 37 SMILE DETECTION 74 87 SMILE SENSITIVITY 74 87 Smile Shutter 29 SMTH SLW REC 71 SNOW 68 Software 49 SOUND DISP SET 80 SP 28 Specifications 100 SPOT FOCUS 70 SPOTLIGHT 68 SPOT METER 69 SPOT MTR FCS 69 STEADYSHOT 72 75 SUMMERTIME 81 SUNRISE SUNSET 68 Supplied items 4 T TELE MACRO 71 Telephoto 27 Thumbnail ...

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Страница 112: ...GB Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed in Japan ...

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