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HDR-GW77/GW77V

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Страница 1: ...g Playback Saving images with a PC Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR GW77 GW77V User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the camcorder Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Страница 2: ...ting started Recording Playback Saving images with a PC Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 2 ...

Страница 3: ...and illustrations used in this User Guide Parts and controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Screen indicators About water proof dust proof and shock proof performance of the camcorder About water proof dust proof and shock proof performance of the camcorder Notes before using the camcorder under near water Notes on using the camcorder under near water Cleaning after using the camcorder under...

Страница 4: ...ing started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Charging the battery pack abroad Turning the power on and setting the date and time Turning the power on and setting the date and time Preparing the recording media Selecting a recording medium Inserting a memory card Back to ...

Страница 5: ...aintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Recording Recording Recording Recording movies Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode Useful functions for recording images Zooming Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority Using the GPS function HDR GW77V Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Страница 6: ...w screen Playing movies and photos from a map HDR GW77V Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie Highlight Playback Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality HD Scenario Save Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD Highlight Movie Playing images on a TV Connectin...

Страница 7: ...back Saving images with a PC Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Saving images with a PC Saving images with a PC Using the PlayMemories Home software Starting the PlayMemories Home software Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 7 ...

Страница 8: ... Smth Slw REC Smooth slow rec Golf Shot iSweep Panorama Camera Mic White Balance Spot Meter Fcs Spot meter focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Self Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot movie SteadyShot photo Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Blt in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduc...

Страница 9: ...me Download Music Empty Music TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Disc Burn Beep LCD Brightness Your Location HDR GW77V Airplane Mode GPS Setting HDR GW77V Language Setting Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Date Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ HDR GW77V Auto Area ADJ HDR GW77V Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony...

Страница 10: ... you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Self diagnosis display Warning Indicat...

Страница 11: ...ttery pack About x v Color About the AC Adaptor About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal transfer of the camcorder Recording time of movies number of recordable photos Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of ...

Страница 12: ...oof performance of the camcorder About water proof dust proof and shock proof performance of the camcorder Notes before using the camcorder under near water Notes on using the camcorder under near water Cleaning after using the camcorder under near water About the message displayed on the screen Back to top Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Chargi...

Страница 13: ...movies Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality HD Scenario Save Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD Highlight Movie Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV Using BRAVIA Sync Back to top Saving images with a PC Using the PlayMemories Home software Starting the PlayMemories Home sof...

Страница 14: ...duction Blt in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct Micref Level Microphone reference level My Button Guide Frame Display Setting Image Quality Size REC Mode Frame Rate HD STD Setting Wide Mode x v Color Image Size Playback Function Event View Map View HDR GW77V Highlight Movie Scenario Edit Copy Delete Protect Copy Setup Media Select Media Info Format Repair Img DB F File Number Data Code Volume Download M...

Страница 15: ...DJ HDR GW77V Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations Batteries power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self diagnosis display Warning indica...

Страница 16: ...ble battery Notes on disposal transfer of the camcorder Recording time of movies number of recordable photos Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Bit rate and recording pixels Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 So...

Страница 17: ...mooth slow rec Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Intelligent Auto Recording people clearly Face Detection Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority Smile Shutter Scene Selection Portrait Scene Selection Spotlight Scene Selection Night Portrait Recording a panoramic photo iSweep Panorama Recording in underwater Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Under...

Страница 18: ...ovies Smile Shutter Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Scene Selection Fireworks Scene Selection Sunrise Sunset Selecting a recording medium Media Select Saving battery power Power Save Playing movies and photos from an event Event View Playing movies and photos from a map Map View HDR GW77V Enjoying a digest of your movies Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Playing images ...

Страница 19: ...ay 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 on the left of the brow...

Страница 20: ...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 20 ...

Страница 21: ...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 21 ...

Страница 22: ...Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings The default setting is indicated by Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 22 ...

Страница 23: ...s a difference in specification between models Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder Difference of each model are as follows Capacity of internal memory GPS HDR GW77 16 GB HDR GW77V Illustrations and on screen displays used in this User Guide The example images used in this User Guide for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefore may appear diff...

Страница 24: ...nd precautions Contents list Top page Before use Parts and controls Screen indicators Parts and controls Parts and controls GPS antenna HDR GW77V Built in microphone Flash Lens G lens Loop for the Wrist strap LCD screen Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback operations 24 ...

Страница 25: ...lephoto zoom button Memory card access lamp While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data Memory card slot CHG charge lamp USB jack HDMI OUT jack Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in 25 ...

Страница 26: ...Speaker Cover lock lever Battery slot Battery release lever Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 26 ...

Страница 27: ...ndicators Screen indicators Screen indicators Left Center Right Bottom The following indicators appear when you change the settings Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing Left Indicator Meaning MENU button Self timer recording GPS triangulating status Airplane Mode set to On Wide Mode Fader Face Detection set to Off Smile Shutter set to Off Manual focus Scene Selecti...

Страница 28: ...FH HQ LP Recording playback editing media 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00min Estimated recording remaining time 20 4M Photo size Playback folder 100 112 Current playing movie or photo Number of total recorded movies or photos Touch pad deactivated Bottom Indicator Meaning Micref Level low Wind Noise Reduct Blt in Zoom Mic Low Lux Spot Meter Fcs Spot Meter Exposure Intelligent Auto 101 0005 D...

Страница 29: ...Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see Some indicators may not appear depending on your camcorder model Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 29 ...

Страница 30: ...corder to pressurized water such as from a tap Do not use in hot springs Use the camcorder in the recommended operating water temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Meeting MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock standards this product has passed the required tests when dropped from a height of 1 5 m 4 feet above a 5 cm 2 in thick plywood board with the LCD screen closed facing toward the camcorde...

Страница 31: ...If the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces become scratched take the camcorder to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing gasket replaced for a fee Sealing gasket The sealing surfaces of the sealing gasket If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces wipe the area clean with a soft cloth that will not leave behind any fibers Prevent the sealing gasket from becoming scr...

Страница 32: ... underwater Use the buttons of the camcorder to perform shooting operations Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as from jumping into water Do not open and close the battery memory card jack cover while under near water This camcorder sinks in water Place your hand through the Wrist strap to prevent the camcorder from sinking Faint white circular spots may appear in under water flash photos ...

Страница 33: ... there is a risk of deformation and or degraded water proof performance Wipe away water drops or dust on the battery memory card jack cover with a soft dry cloth This camcorder is constructed to drain water Water will drain from openings around the zoom buttons etc After removing from water place the camcorder on a dry cloth for a while to allow water to drain Bubbles may appear when the camcorder...

Страница 34: ...he message displayed on the screen About the message displayed on the screen The following message will appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder after you replace or charge the battery or you set Scene Selection to Beach Underwater or Snow This does not indicate a malfunction of the camcorder It displays a message that you should confirm before use to maintain the waterproof performances Touch th...

Страница 35: ...ap The numbers in are the supplied quantity Camcorder 1 AC Adaptor 1 Power cord mains lead 1 HDMI cable 1 USB cable micro USB cable 1 Wrist strap 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP BG1 battery case 1 Operating Guide 1 Notes The PlayMemories Home Lite Version software and PlayMemories Home Help Guide are pre installed in this camcorder Expanded Feature of the PlayMemories Home software can be downloade...

Страница 36: ... using the AC Adaptor Charging time To remove the battery pack On the power supply To check the remaining battery power 1 Close the LCD screen 2 Open the battery memory card jack cover To open the battery memory card jack cover slide and hold the cover lock lever then slide the cover down slightly and flip it open 3 Insert the battery Insert the battery while pressing and holding the battery relea...

Страница 37: ...der In the default setting the LCD screen turns dark if you do not operate the camcorder for about 1 minute and the power turns off if you do not opearate the camcorder for 2 minutes to save battery power Power Save Charging time Approximately 140 minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack with AC Adaptor The charging times shown in the table above are measured when cha...

Страница 38: ...ed to the AC Adaptor or a computer which is compatible with a 1 500 mA standard power supply 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 touch View Images To check the remaining battery power An icon indicating the remaining battery power is displayed High Low Empty It will take approx...

Страница 39: ...battery pack using your computer Charging the battery pack using your computer Charging time To remove the battery pack On the power supply To check the remaining battery power 1 Close the LCD screen 2 Open the battery memory card jack cover To open the battery memory card jack cover slide and hold the cover lock lever then slide the cover down slightly and flip it open 3 Connect the camcorder to ...

Страница 40: ...ot have to worry about the amount of power remaining in the battery while copying images from the camcorder etc Insert the battery into the camcorder before connecting it to a power supply either by connecting the camcorder to the AC Adaptor or the computer The recording mode can be selected only when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor or a computer which is compatible with a 1 500 mA st...

Страница 41: ...Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 41 ...

Страница 42: ... the battery pack Charging the battery pack abroad Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer Related topics Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Back t...

Страница 43: ... the language setting To turn off the power To adjust the angle of the LCD screen 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on 2 Select the desired language then select Next Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with then select Next 4 Set Daylight Savings or Summer Time select the date format and the date and time If you set Daylight Savings or...

Страница 44: ...ded automatically on the recording media They are not displayed during recording However you can check them as Data Code during playback To display them select Setup Playback Settings Data Code Date Time Once the clock is set the clock time is automatically adjusted with Auto Clock ADJ and Auto Area ADJ set to On The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically depending on the coun...

Страница 45: ...ing media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Internal memory Memory card You can select a recording medium from the menu 1 Select Setup Media Settings Media Select the desired medium Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos Related topics Screen indicators duri...

Страница 46: ...ure A until it clicks B microSD memory card Insert the memory card in the direction shown in figure B until it clicks The Preparing image database file Please wait screen appears if you insert a new memory card Wait until the screen disappears Insert the card squarely in the correct direction otherwise it will not be recognized by the camcorder Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder ...

Страница 47: ...and the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged Do not insert any memor...

Страница 48: ...Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the Movie lamp 2 Press START STOP to start recording Built in microphone To stop recording press START STOP again You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO Dual Capture To record clear images When the lens is dirty or dusty clean the surface of the lens To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do ...

Страница 49: ... the camcorder or remove the battery or AC Adaptor Access lamp is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing 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 p...

Страница 50: ... and photos are recorded on the internal memory 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the Photo lamp 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully When the focus is adjusted properly AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen Notes The flash does not work while the Movie lamp is lit Related topics Screen indicators during recording Zooming Expected number of recordabl...

Страница 51: ...g mode MENU button Status detected by Intelligent Auto Recording status STBY REC AE AF automatic exposure automatic focus lock Touch pad deactivated Underwater GPS triangulating status Tracking focus Zoom Remaining battery Counter hour minute second Capturing a photo Recording playback editing media Tracking focus cancel button Intelligent Auto button Approximate number of recordable photos Aspect...

Страница 52: ...Setting up menu items Intelligent Auto Using the GPS function HDR GW77V Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority My Button Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Страница 53: ...in mirror mode To record in mirror mode 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it 270 degrees to the lens side A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded Using Self portrait 1 Person or Self portrait 2 People of the Self Timer setting will reduce camera shake when shooting photos in mirror mode Related topics Self Timer ...

Страница 54: ...oom speed between high and low by changing the pressure on the power zoom button Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom buttons If you move your finger off the power zoom button the operation sound of the power zoom button may also be recorded You cannot change the zoom speed with the button on the LCD screen The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintainin...

Страница 55: ...n is the default setting 1 Select On at the right bottom of the recording screen of movies or photos 2 Point the camcorder toward the subject and start recording The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed Face detection Portrait Baby Scene detection Backlight Landscape Night Scene Spotlight Low light Macro Underwater Camera shake detection Walk Tripod To cancel the Intellig...

Страница 56: ...than people Tracking focus Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus exposure and skin tone of the face automatically 1 Touch one of the faces targeted A You can release the selection Notes The subject you touched may not be detected depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject Make sure to set the Face Detection setting to other than Off Auto is the de...

Страница 57: ...If data on your current location cannot be obtained Hints for better reception The following features are available if you use the GPS Global Positioning System function Recording location information on movies or photos On is the default setting Playing movies and photos by searching for them from a map Map View Displaying a map of your current location GPS triangulating status A Number of dots c...

Страница 58: ...current location back to the center again If the camcorder cannot acquire current location information the triangulating information appears If the camcorder cannot obtain current location information a marker which indicates the location last acquired is displayed on a map If the location information that was previously obtained is invalid the marker does not appear To check the triangulating sta...

Страница 59: ...where radio signals cannot be received see About GPS HDR GW77V Direct the GPS antenna toward the sky Do not place your hand on the GPS antenna Select Your Location in the menu to use the triangulating priority mode Use GPS Assist Data If you import GPS Assist Data from your computer to your camcorder using the built in PlayMemories Home software the time it takes the camcorder to acquire your loca...

Страница 60: ...Related topics Locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received About GPS HDR GW77V Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 60 ...

Страница 61: ...evices You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording Event view 1 Open the LCD screen and select View Images on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode You can display the Event View when the LCD screen is folded with the reverse screen side facing out 2 Select to move the desired event to the center and then select it The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automat...

Страница 62: ...ut 10 times about 30 times about 60 times Select during pause to play movies slowly To repeat Slideshow select Slideshow Set when is selected with the Switch Image Type button Screen display on the Event View screen To the MENU screen Event name To the previous event Change to the movie photo recording mode To play back short movies Highlight Playback Remaining battery To the Map View screen Event...

Страница 63: ... play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices Also you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard definition image quality STD movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers Notes To prevent your image data from being lost...

Страница 64: ...me Screen display on the Map View To play back images with other devices You can search for recorded images by location of recording Map View 1 Open the LCD screen and select View Images on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode 2 Switch to the Map View by touching Map View 3 Select the recording location Touch the direction on the map in which you want the map to be scrolled Keep touching that...

Страница 65: ...elect Slideshow Set when is selected with the Switch Image Type button When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data You can use the map data by touching Yes on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement For details on the license agreement refer to the Operating Gu...

Страница 66: ...ay back images with other devices You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices Also you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard definition image quality STD movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 66 ...

Страница 67: ...ion Notes A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder If you want to do advanced editing operations use the built in PlayMemories Home software Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcord...

Страница 68: ...he selected movie B Adjusts the capturing point with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels the image size will be set as shown below High definition image quality HD 2 1 M 16 9 Wide aspect ratio 16 9 with standard definition image quality STD 0 2 M 16 9 4 3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality STD 0 3 M 4 3 On recording date and time...

Страница 69: ...and select Highlight The camcorder starts Highlight Playback A Volume adjustment B Context C To stop D Previous E To pause F Next Enhancing the Highlight Playback experience You can replay or save Highlight Playback scenes by selecting Context on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished or while playing a Highlight Playback scene To change the settings for Highlight Playback You can chan...

Страница 70: ...nnot play the music the music file may be damaged Delete the music file by selecting Setup Playback Settings Empty Music then transfer the music file again You can restore the music data recorded on your camcorder at the default using Music Transfer For operating instructions see Music Transfer help If the Highlight Playback function was started from the Map View Highlight Point cannot be set Howe...

Страница 71: ...k as a Scenario with high definition image quality HD Up to 8 scenarios can be saved and these scenarios can be played on the camcorder only 1 Select Replay on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished 2 When the Highlight Playback starts again select Scenario Save To play back a saved scenario 1 Select Playback Function Scenario select the desired scenario and then select To erase a save...

Страница 72: ...mat of Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD and save them as a Highlight Movie Highlight movies can be uploaded to the Web 1 Select Save and Share on the screen after Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario playback has finished 2 Select the desired operation when the item has been saved A Selecting Share allows you to upload the Highlight movie to th...

Страница 73: ...ector 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 sound or image with this connection Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interf...

Страница 74: ...able You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV You can display the camcorder screens such as Event View play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up down left right enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV Notes Set CTRL FOR HDMI to On Also set your TV accordingly Refer to the instruction manual of the T...

Страница 75: ...tware Starting the PlayMemories Home software Starting the PlayMemories Home software 1 Double click the PlayMemories Home icon on the computer screen The PlayMemories Home software starts up 2 Double click the PlayMemories Home Help Guide short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs PlayMemor...

Страница 76: ... various menu items under each of 6 menu categories Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode Camera Mic Items for customized shooting Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size Playback Function Items for playback Edit Copy Items for editing images such as copy or protect Setup Other setup items 1 Select 2 Select a category 3 Select your desired menu item Notes Select t...

Страница 77: ...ot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available When you select the grayed out menu item 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 2012 Sony Corporation 77 ...

Страница 78: ... Playback Saving images with a PC Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Movie Movie You can select the movie recording mode 1 Shooting Mode Movie Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 78 ...

Страница 79: ... Playback Saving images with a PC Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Photo Photo You can select the photo shooting mode 1 Shooting Mode Photo Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 79 ...

Страница 80: ... approximately 12 second long slow motion movie 1 Shooting Mode Smth Slw REC 2 Press the START STOP button Recording disappears when recording is finished To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Select to make the setting 3sec After default setting The camcorder records a movie of approximately 3 seconds after the START STOP button is pressed 3sec Before The camcorder records ...

Страница 81: ...Golf Shot screen frame the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen then press START STOP right after the subject has taken a swing Timing that the camcorder starts recording If the moment when the largest sound in 1 second after the START STOP button is pressed has been detected the camcorder assumes the moment as the sound of a club hitting the ball When the sound of a club hitting...

Страница 82: ...rds a movie in the time period between 1 5 seconds before the impact point to 0 5 second after the impact point The size of photos becomes 1 920 1 080 You cannot record sound Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording REC Mode will be set to Standard automatically The image recorded may be noisy when your camcorder has failed to analyze the shot properly because there may be movement...

Страница 83: ...ramic photo by taking multiple photos as you sweep the camcorder and combining them into one 1 Shooting Mode iSweep Panorama 2 Align the camcorder with the end of the subject to be shot and press PHOTO A This part will not be recorded You can select the direction in which you move the camcorder by touching on the LCD screen 3 Sweep the camcorder to the end point of the guide B following the indica...

Страница 84: ...d about 5 seconds for 180 degrees A message will alert you if the speed is too high or too low It is recommended that you practice the sweeping movement in advance before you take a panoramic photo For taking a good panoramic photo it is also important to keep sufficient distance between the subject and the background or to shoot in bright places such as outdoors Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Co...

Страница 85: ...balance adjustment Outdoor The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps Indoor The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a ...

Страница 86: ...adjust the color in One Push under white or cool white fluorescent lamps While you are recording a movie One Push cannot be set If you set White Balance Scene Selection is set to Auto Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 86 ...

Страница 87: ...order Camera Mic Spot Meter Fcs Spot meter focus Spot Meter Fcs Spot meter focus Brightness and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Meter Fcs 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the brightness and focus To adjust the brightness and focus automatically touch Auto Notes Exposure and Focus are automatically set to Manual Back to t...

Страница 88: ...pot Meter Flexible spot meter Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background such as subjects in the spotlight on stage 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Meter 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure To return the setting to automatic exposure touch Auto Notes ...

Страница 89: ...cautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Spot Focus Spot Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Spot Focus 2 Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus To adjust the focus automatically touch Auto Notes Focus is automatically set to Manual Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 89 ...

Страница 90: ...our camcorder Camera Mic Exposure Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Exposure 2 Select the desired item Auto The exposure is adjusted automatically Manual Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or select if the subject is black or the light is dim Back to top Copy...

Страница 91: ...hen the focus cannot be adjusted any closer and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away To adjust the focus It is easier to focus on the subject by pressing the T telephoto zoom button to adjust the focus then pressing W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range press the W wide angle zoom button then adjust the focus On focal dista...

Страница 92: ...about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 31 1 2 in for telephoto Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 92 ...

Страница 93: ...roubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Low Lux Low Lux You can record bright color images even in dim light 1 Camera Mic Manual Settings Low Lux 2 Select the desired item Off The Low Lux function is not used On The Low Lux function is used Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 93 ...

Страница 94: ...amera Mic Camera Settings Scene Selection 2 Select the desired item Auto Adjusts image quality automatically Night Scene 1 Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in night scenes Night Portrait Enables to take photos of people and background using a flash Sunrise Sunset 1 Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises Fireworks 1 Takes spectacular shots of f...

Страница 95: ...es the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake Underwater 2 Takes a vivid picture underwater Snow 2 Takes bright pictures of a white landscape 1 Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only 2 Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away Notes Even if you set Night Portrait the setting changes to Auto when the Movie lamp is lit If you set Scene Selection the White Balance setting is cancele...

Страница 96: ...r You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes Select the desired effect in STBY to fading in or REC to fading out mode 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Fader 2 Select the desired item Off Does not use an effect White Fader Fades in out with the white effect Out In Black Fader Fades in out with the black effect Out In Notes When you press START STOP the ...

Страница 97: ...he camera shake that occurs when you press the PHOTO when shooting a photo 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Self Timer 2 Select the desired item Off Cancels the self timer 10sec Sets the self timer to a 10 second delay Pressing the PHOTO button starts the countdown 2sec Sets the self timer to a 2 second delay Pressing the PHOTO button starts the countdown Self portrait 1 Person When the camcorder dete...

Страница 98: ...ot small subjects such as flowers or insects 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Tele Macro 2 Select the desired item Off Cancels Tele Macro Tele Macro is also canceled when you press the W zoom button On The zoom moves to the top of the T telephoto side automatically and allows recording subjects at close range down to about 38 cm 15 in Notes When recording a distant subject focusing may be difficult an...

Страница 99: ...to Off when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings SteadyShot 2 Select the desired item Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect performing wide angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions Off The SteadyShot function is not used Notes If you change the setting the imaging field will ...

Страница 100: ...s list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic SteadyShot photo SteadyShot photo You can compensate for camera shake Set SteadyShot to Off when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings SteadyShot 2 Select the desired item On The SteadyShot function is used Off The SteadyShot function is not used Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 10...

Страница 101: ...age Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Digital Zoom Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Digital Zoom 2 Select the desired item Off Does not use the digital zoom 120 Up to 120 zoom is performed digitally A The zooming zone appears when you select 120 Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Cor...

Страница 102: ...tents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Auto Back Light Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically 1 Camera Mic Camera Settings Auto Back Light 2 Select the desired item On The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically Off Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Страница 103: ...bject 1 Camera Mic 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 Recording conditions for better face detection performance Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject is not wearing glasses a hat or mask The...

Страница 104: ...Mic Face Smile Shutter 2 Select the desired item Dual Capture Only during movie recording the shutter is released automatically when the camcorder detects a smile Always On The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode Off Smiles are not detected so photos are not recorded automatically Notes When the frame rate and the recording mode are se...

Страница 105: ...ns Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Smile Sensitivity Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function 1 Camera Mic Face Smile Sensitivity 2 Select the desired item Big Smile Detects a big smile Normal Smile Detects a normal smile Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 105 ...

Страница 106: ...uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness Off Records without flash If white circular spots appear on photos This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camcorder s flash they appear as white circular spots To reduce the white circular spots light the room and shoot the subject without a flash Notes The recommended distance ...

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Страница 108: ...nts list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Flash Level Flash Level You can select the brightness of the flash light You can set this function when you record photos using the built in flash 1 Camera Mic Flash Flash Level 2 Select the desired item High Makes the flash level higher Normal Normal flash level Low Makes the flash level lower Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 108 ...

Страница 109: ...tivating the pre flash before the flash flashes You can set this function when you record photos using the built in flash 1 Camera Mic Flash Red Eye Reduction 2 Select the desired item Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye On Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions The r...

Страница 110: ...s list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Blt in Zoom Mic Blt in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position 1 Camera Mic Microphone Blt in Zoom Mic 2 Select the desired item Off The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out On The microphone records sound following zooming in or out Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 11...

Страница 111: ...d precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic Wind Noise Reduct Wind Noise Reduct Your camcorder records a movie with less wind noise input from the built in microphone 1 Camera Mic Microphone Wind Noise Reduct 2 Select the desired item Off Disables wind noise reduction On Enables wind noise reduction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 111 ...

Страница 112: ...erence level Micref Level Microphone reference level You can select the microphone level for recording sound 1 Camera Mic Microphone Micref Level 2 Select the desired item Normal Records various ambient sounds converting them into the appropriate level Low Records ambient sound faithfully Select Low when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall etc This setting is not su...

Страница 113: ...nts list Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera Mic My Button My Button You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist My Button 2 Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using 3 Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned 4 Select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 113 ...

Страница 114: ...n display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition The frame is not recorded 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Guide Frame 2 Select the desired item Off Does not display the guide frame On Displays the guide frame Notes The outer frame of Guide Frame shows the display area of a TV which is n...

Страница 115: ... You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while recording 1 Camera Mic Shooting Assist Display Setting 2 Select the desired item Auto Displays for about 3 seconds The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed On Always displays The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed Notes You cannot change the setting of the icons or indicators on the ...

Страница 116: ...ity HD movies The recording time of the recording media is changed depending on the recording mode 1 Image Quality Size REC Mode 2 Select the desired recording mode appears on a medium icon if a movie recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be copied on that medium Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied Types of media PS FX FH HQ LP On this camcorder Intern...

Страница 117: ...ty AVC HD 9M HQ 2 Long Time 1440 1080 60i quality AVC HD 5M LP 1 You can select this setting when Frame Rate is set to 60p 2 The default setting For standard definition image quality STD Standard Standard quality Standard STD 9M HQ 1 1 Standard image quality STD is fixed to this value Related topics Frame Rate Recording standard definition image quality STD movie HD STD Setting Back to top Copyrig...

Страница 118: ... Size Frame Rate 2 Select the desired frame rate 60i For ordinary recording this frame rate is recommended 60p You can record movies with a volume of data twice that of 60i with this setting and this will allow you to enjoy clear images When you play a movie recorded with this setting on a TV the TV must be compatible with 60p movie playback and you have to set HDMI Resolution to 1080p 480p If the...

Страница 119: ...ting HD STD Setting You can select the image quality of movies 1 Image Quality Size Setting 2 Select the desired item HD Quality Records movies in High definition image quality HD STD Quality Records movies in standard definition image quality STD This setting is highly compatible with other playback devices Notes When you play or edit movies only movies with the selected image quality will be dis...

Страница 120: ... page Customizing your camcorder Image Quality Size Wide Mode Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality STD movies you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio 1 Image Quality Size Wide Mode 2 Select the desired item 16 9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen 4 3 Records movies to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corpo...

Страница 121: ... colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV 1 Image Quality Size x v Color 2 Select the desired item Off Records in ordinary color range On Select this setting if the recorded movies will be played back on an x v Color compliant TV Notes If the movie recorded with this function On is playe...

Страница 122: ...Top page Customizing your camcorder Image Quality Size Image Size Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot 1 Image Quality Size Image Size 2 Select the desired item Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for photos taken by the Dual Capture function Details Related topics Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corpora...

Страница 123: ... your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Event View Event View You can display the Event View screen 1 Playback Function Event View Related topics Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 123 ...

Страница 124: ...ur camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Map View HDR GW77V Map View HDR GW77V You can display the Map View screen 1 Playback Function Map View Related topics Playing movies and photos from a map HDR GW77V Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Страница 125: ...tents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Highlight Movie Highlight Movie You can view the Highlight Movie you have saved 1 Playback Function Highlight Movie 2 Select the desired Highlight Movie Related topics Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality STD Highlight Movie Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 125 ...

Страница 126: ... Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Scenario Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved 1 Playback Function Scenario 2 Select the desired scenario Related topics Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality HD Scenario Save Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 126 ...

Страница 127: ...ck marks to the desired images and then select All In Event You can delete all images in the selected date at one time Select the date you want to delete using and then select To delete a part of a movie You can divide a movie and delete it Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your ca...

Страница 128: ...Related topics Release protection Protect Format To divide a movie Dividing a movie Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 128 ...

Страница 129: ...ng Multiple Images or Set All In Event Multiple Images Select the type of image you want to protect add check marks to the desired images and then select You can select multiple images Select the image with so that the mark disappears and you can remove the protection Set All In Event You can protect all images in the selected date at one time Select the date you want to protect using and then sel...

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Страница 131: ... 1 Touch View Images 2 Edit Copy Copy 3 Select the desired setting Multiple Images or All In Event Multiple Images Select the type of image you want to copy add check marks to the desired images and then select You can select multiple images All In Event You can copy all images in the selected date at one time Select the type of images you want to copy select the date you want to copy using and th...

Страница 132: ...Related topics Checking the image copied Media Select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 132 ...

Страница 133: ... your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Media Select Media Select You can select the recording medium on which the images will be saved 1 Setup Media Settings Media Select 2 Select the desired recording medium Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 133 ...

Страница 134: ...etup Media Info Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media 1 Setup Media Settings Media Info 2 Select the recording medium that you want to view the information Note Since there is a management file area the used space may not displayed as 0 even if you perform Format Details Related topics Media Select Bac...

Страница 135: ...ng is displayed Open Close the LCD screen Operate buttons on the camcorder Eject the memory card from your camcorder Disconnect the AC Adaptor To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you perform Empty to prevent the leakage of your personal data When the internal recording media is selected on the For...

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Страница 137: ...ting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img DB F Repair Img DB F The camcorder may be able to repair the damaged database file using this menu item 1 Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F 2 Select the recording medium that you want to repair and then select Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 137 ...

Страница 138: ...hotos 1 Setup Media Settings File Number 2 Select the desired item Series Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo Even if the memory card is replaced with another one the file number is assigned in sequence Reset Assigns file numbers in sequence following the largest file number existing on the recording medium When the memory card is ...

Страница 139: ...amcorder Setup Data Code Data Code During playback your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording You can check the following information 1 Setup Playback Settings Data Code 2 Select the desired item Off Data code is not displayed Date Time Displays the date and time Camera Data Displays camera setting data Coordinates Displays coordinates HDR GW77V Date Ti...

Страница 140: ...alue Gain Brightness Exposure Flash Coordinates HDR GW77V Latitude Longitude Notes The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV Depending on the recording media condition may appear Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 140 ...

Страница 141: ...mages with a PC Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Volume Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound 1 Setup Playback Settings Volume 2 Adjust the volume using Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 141 ...

Страница 142: ... page Customizing your camcorder Setup Download Music Download Music You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by connecting the camcorder to a computer To transfer music files use Music Transfer 1 Setup Playback Settings Download Music 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the display For details refer to Music Transfer Help Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corp...

Страница 143: ...ecautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Empty Music Empty Music You can delete all music files stored on the camcorder 1 Setup Playback Settings Empty Music 2 Select OK or Cancel Notes If you delete music files using Empty Music the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted as well Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Страница 144: ...hotos The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations 1 Setup Connection TV Type 2 Select the desired item 16 9 Select this to view your movies on a 16 9 wide TV Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 wide mode Movies and photos recorded in 4 3 mode 4 3 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4 3 standard TV Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 wide mode Movies and phot...

Страница 145: ...efinition image quality HD movies with a 1080p signal and standard image quality STD movies with a 480p signal Select this setting when you watch movies that have been recorded with Frame Rate set to 60p on the 60p compliant TV 1080i 480i Outputs high definition image quality HD movies with a 1080i signal and standard image quality STD movies with a 480i signal 720p 480p Outputs high definition im...

Страница 146: ...MI Control for HDMI CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI When connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with a HDMI cable you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV s Remote Commander at the TV Details 1 Setup Connection CTRL FOR HDMI 2 Select the desired item On Operates your camcorder using the TV s Remote Commander Off Does not operate your camcorder using the TV s Rem...

Страница 147: ...r Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup USB Connect USB Connect Select this item when USB Select does not appear on the LCD screen even when you connect the camcorder to an external device with the USB Cable 1 Setup Connection USB Connect Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 147 ...

Страница 148: ...evices Notes When you connect the camcorder to other devices using the MTP mode movies that have been recorded with the same image quality as the one currently selected selected with the Setting menu can only be displayed on the connected device When the camcorder is connected to an external device in the MTP mode movie files will be displayed with the recorded date however some information such a...

Страница 149: ...red item On Power is supplied when connected using the 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 connecte...

Страница 150: ...N 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 Notes When you install the built in PlayMemories Home software on your computer set USB LUN Setting ...

Страница 151: ... precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Disc Burn Disc Burn Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be saved on a disc with one touch 1 Setup Connection Disc Burn 2 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen Notes You cannot perform Disc Burn when the camcorder is connected to a computer Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 151 ...

Страница 152: ...tomizing your camcorder Setup Beep Beep You can turn on or off the operation sound 1 Setup General Settings Beep 2 Select the desired item On A melody sounds when you start recording or operate your camcorder Off Cancels the melody Notes Even if Beep is set to On the melody does not sound when you are recording with Smth Slw REC recording with Golf Shot playing a movie Back to top Copyright 2012 S...

Страница 153: ... list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup LCD Brightness LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Setup General Settings LCD Brightness 2 Select the desired item Normal Normal setting normal brightness Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 1...

Страница 154: ...ing Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Your Location HDR GW77V Your Location HDR GW77V You can display your current location 1 Setup General Settings Your Location Your current location appears on the Map View screen Related topics Using the GPS function HDR GW77V Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 154 ...

Страница 155: ... and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Airplane Mode Airplane Mode You can deactivate all GPS related settings temporarily when you are on board an airplane 1 Setup General Settings Airplane Mode 2 Select the desired item Off Normal setting On Use this setting when you are on board an airplane Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 155 ...

Страница 156: ... Setting HDR GW77V GPS Setting HDR GW77V You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals 1 Setup General Settings GPS Setting 2 Select the desired item On Receives GPS signals The location information will not be recorded until triangulating is finished successfully Off Does not receive GPS signals The location information that has previously been recorded will be inv...

Страница 157: ...autions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Language Setting Language Setting You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen The camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options 1 Setup General Settings Language Setting 2 Select the desired language Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 157 ...

Страница 158: ...ically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 1 minute The camcorder turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 2 minutes Max The brightness of the LCD screen is adjusted to the surrounding brightness automatically The backlight of the LCD screen turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder fo...

Страница 159: ...ubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Initialize Initialize Initializes the settings to their default settings Even if you use this function all movies and photos are retained 1 Setup General Settings Initialize 2 Touch to initialize all settings Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 159 ...

Страница 160: ... On The demonstration appears You can set the interval after which a demonstration begins to play when there has been no operation attempted for the specified period of time Off The demonstration does not appear Notes A movie you have recorded will be registered as the demonstration movie if it satisfies all of the following conditions The movie is protected The movie is the one that was recorded ...

Страница 161: ...e 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 time forward 1 hour Dat...

Страница 162: ...e difference without stopping the clock Select your local area when using the camcorder in other time zones 1 Setup Clock Settings Area Setting 2 Select the desired item For HDR GW77 Home Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living Destination Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place For HDR GW77V S...

Страница 163: ...tically Off Does not maintain accurate time using the GPS system Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before use Details There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if Auto Clock ADJ is activated This function automatically adjusts the clock when the camcorder receives GPS signals and finishes triangulating successfully while the power is on Once the clock is adjusted it wil...

Страница 164: ...ferences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system 1 Setup Clock Settings Auto Area ADJ 2 Select the desired item On Compensates for time differences automatically Off Does not compensate for time differences automatically Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before use Details The camcorder may not compensate for the time difference automatically depend...

Страница 165: ...splay Warning indicators 2 Disconnect the power source attach the power source again after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on 3 Touch Setup General Settings Initialize Details If you execute this function all settings including the clock setting are reset 4 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility During repair we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the int...

Страница 166: ...ter about 1 minute If the functions still do not work touch Setup General Settings Initialize If you execute this function all settings including the clock setting are reset Details 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 items return to the default settings when ...

Страница 167: ... Low Lux Scene Selection Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Auto Back Light Face Detection Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 167 ...

Страница 168: ...ery pack is being charged When the battery is being charged using the USB Cable disconnect the USB Cable and connect it again If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low you may not be able to charge it Details Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly If the problem persists disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket and contact your Sony dealer The batt...

Страница 169: ...n and the touch panel does not respond when you use the camcorder underwater The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all The touch panel cannot be operated underwater Make settings before using the camcorder underwater The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear If you set Display Setting to On the buttons do not disappear from the touch panel while in recording...

Страница 170: ...the memory card cannot be performed If you use the memory card formatted on a computer format it again on your camcorder Details Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100 You cannot delete the protected images The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes The file is damaged The file format ...

Страница 171: ...etails Details Photos cannot be recorded You cannot record photos together with Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Fader The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it is in the movie recording mode depending on the REC Mode or Frame Rate selected The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card The imaging field look...

Страница 172: ...hot is set to Active or Standard SteadyShot to On your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly If you record and delete images repeatedly for a long time the files on the recording media may become fragmented and images cannot be recorded or played back correctly After backing up the images on other media format the record...

Страница 173: ...Photos are recorded automatically In the default setting photos are recorded automatically when the camcorder detects a smile Details Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 173 ...

Страница 174: ... back continuously is indicated on a thumbnail This may appear on an image recorded on other devices edited on a computer etc You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes or before the access lamp is turned off after recording This may damage your image data and is displayed is indicated on a thumbnail The image data ba...

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Страница 176: ...d precautions Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized The playback device does not support playing back memory cards Details Details Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 176 ...

Страница 177: ...ist Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Editing movies photos on your camcorder Editing movies photos on your camcorder Unable to edit Unable to edit because of the condition of the image You cannot edit the files based on Map View HDR GW77V A movie cannot be divided A movie that is too short cannot be divided Release the protection and then divide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation ...

Страница 178: ...es The top bottom right and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV 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 It is recommended you record images using the...

Страница 179: ... Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Copying Connecting to other devices Copying Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 179 ...

Страница 180: ...ck the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home does not work correctly Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer The camcorder is not recognized by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camcorder Disconnect the USB Cable from the computer and your camcorder and r...

Страница 181: ...perature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place C 13 C 32 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again E Follow the steps from 2 on If you have problems Battery level warning The battery pack is nearly used up Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool plac...

Страница 182: ...re is something wrong with the flash Warning indicator pertaining to camera shake warning The amount of lights is not sufficient so camera shake easily occurs Use the flash The camcorder is unsteady so camera shake easily occurs Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear Warning indicator pertaining to phot...

Страница 183: ...hen you select Yes a new management file is created The old recorded images on the media 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 images may become possible If it does not work copy the image using the built in PlayMemories Home software There is no Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or ...

Страница 184: ...ard Details Recovering data Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly Cannot recover data Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed Attempts were made to recover the data but they were unsuccessful Reinsert the memory card Reinsert the memory card a few times If even then the indicator flashes the memory card could be damaged Tr...

Страница 185: ...time for Deleting movies photos Protecting movies photos or releasing the protection Copying movies photos Data protected You tried to delete protected data Release the protection of the data Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 185 ...

Страница 186: ...video data and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format As the AVCHD format uses a compression coding technology the picture may be disturbed in scenes where picture field angles or brightness etc change drastically but this is not a ...

Страница 187: ...r at narrow streets surrounded by buildings In underground locations locations surrounded by dense trees under an elevated bridge or in locations where magnetic fields are generated such as near high voltage cables Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camcorder near 1 5 GHz band mobile telephones etc On triangulating errors Error caused by the position of GPS ...

Страница 188: ...4 geographic coordinate system is used On copyright The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws On the navigation function The camcorder does not have a navigation function that uses GPS Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 188 ...

Страница 189: ...ild might swallow it Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot Doing so may cause a malfunction Do not use or keep the memory card in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On imag...

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Страница 191: ...your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time and make trial recordings before making the actual recording Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant You may not be able to turn on the camcorder or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the...

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Страница 193: ...s list Top page Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions About x v Color About x v Color x v Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 19...

Страница 194: ...Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the USB connector of the USB cable while which is connected to the AC Adaptor or battery termi...

Страница 195: ...contents of recordings cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder recording media etc TV color systems differ depending on the country region To view your recordings on a TV you need a NTSC system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary ...

Страница 196: ...ction 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 strong magnetic fields or mechanical...

Страница 197: ...activated in such situations In this case an indicator appears on the LCD screen Notes on charging Operation with all computers is not assured If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner Charging with a personally asse...

Страница 198: ...ticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time On handling the LCD screen and the light emitting part of flash If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen or the light emitting part of flash dirty it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it About care and storage of the...

Страница 199: ... Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside You use your camcorder after a squall...

Страница 200: ...nd other settings even when the LCD screen is closed The pre installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed recharge...

Страница 201: ...internal recording media may not be completely erased When you transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you perform Empty to prevent the recovery of your data Also when you dispose of the camcorder it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder Details Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your...

Страница 202: ...able photos Charging time Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Battery pack Charging time AC Adaptor When using your computer NP BG1 supplied 140 200 NP FG1 140 200 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperat...

Страница 203: ...ording time Typical recording time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP BG1 supplied 90 100 45 50 NP FG1 90 100 45 50 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality HD movies with REC Mode set to Standard Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the MODE lamp and zooming Times measured when using the camcorder at ...

Страница 204: ... min minute Recording mode Recording time 60p Quality 1 h 1 h Highest Quality 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min High Quality 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min Standard 3 h 2 h 15 min Long Time 5 h 15 min 4 h 20 min Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and min minute Recording mode Recording time Standard 3 h 10 min 2 h 55 min HDR GW77 High definition image quality HD in h hour and min minute Recording mode Rec...

Страница 205: ...reduces the overall recording time Notes The number in is the minimum recordable time Memory card High definition image quality HD unit minute 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 60p Quality 9 9 15 15 35 35 75 75 150 150 Highest Quality 10 10 20 20 40 40 90 90 180 180 High Quality 10 10 25 25 60 60 120 120 245 245 Standard 25 15 50 40 105 80 215 165 440 330 Long Time 45 35 90 75 185 155 380 310 770 630 Sta...

Страница 206: ...maximum 40 000 photos Memory card 20 4M 2 GB 230 4 GB 465 8 GB 940 16 GB 1850 32 GB 3800 When using a Sony memory card The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording Details The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording co...

Страница 207: ...s 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 LP Approx 5 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 480 pixels 16 9 4 3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode Dual capture 6 016 3 384 dots 16 9 4 512 3 384 dots 4 3 4 224 2 376 do...

Страница 208: ...ombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the USA Venezuela etc 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 SECAM Bulga...

Страница 209: ...de Darwin 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 11 00 Solomon Is 12 00 Fiji Wellington Eniwetok Kwajalein 11 00 Samoa 10 00 Hawaii 09 00 Alaska 08 00 Los Angeles Tijuana 07 00 Denver Arizona 06 00 Chicago Mexico City 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 2012 Sony Corporation 209 ...

Страница 210: ...gistered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries The micro SDHC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Notes on the License ANY USE O...

Страница 211: ...der the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it When downloading the source code select HDR CX210E as the model for your camcorder http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Copies of the licenses in English are stored in the internal memory of your camcorder Establish ...

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