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Table of contents
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Please also refer to :
HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE/PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper
configuration for the power outlet.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the
world.
A Type
(American
Type)
B Type
BF Type
B3 Type
C Type
SE Type
O Type
(British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type)
(CEE Type) (Ocean Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
For only the United States
Use a supplied power cord.
Europe
Countries/regions
Austria
Voltage
230
230
220
230
230
230
230
220
220
230
230
220
230
230
230
220
230
220
220
220
127/230
230
230
240
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Belgium
Czech
C
C
Denmark
Finland
France
C
C
C
Germany
Greece
C
C
Hungary
Iceland
C
C
Ireland
C/BF
C
Italy
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
C
C
C
C
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Slovak
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
BF
Asia
Countries/regions
Voltage
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
China
220
200/220
230/240
127/230
100
50
A
BF
C
Hong Kong
India
50
50
Indonesia
Japan
50
C
50/60
60
A
Korea (rep)
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
220
240
C
50
BF
A/C
BF
A
220/230
230
60
50
110
60
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Countries/regions
Thailand
Vietnam
Voltage
220
220
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C/BF
A/C
50
50
Oceania
Countries/regions
Australia
New Zealand
Voltage
240
230/240
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
O
O
50
50
North America
Countries/regions
Canada
USA
Voltage
120
120
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
A
A
60
60
Central America
Countries/regions
Bahamas
Voltage
120/240
110
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
50
60
60
60
A
A
Costa Rica
Cuba
110/220
110
A/C
A
Dominican (rep)
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
110
A
120
A
110
A
110
A
120/127
120/240
110/220
A
A
A
South America
Countries/regions
Voltage
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
Argentina
220
127/220
220
50
60
50
60
60
60
C/BF/O
A/C
C
A
A/C
A
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
120
220
Venezuela
120
Middle East
Countries/regions
Voltage
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
Iran
220
50
50
50
50
50
50
C/BF
C/BF
C
Iraq
220
Israel
230
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE
127/220
220
A/C/BF
C
240
C/BF
Africa
Countries/regions
Algeria
Voltage
127/220
220
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Congo (dem)
Egypt
C
220
C
C
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C
Ethiopia
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia
220
240
230
220/230
230
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it while connected to the wall outlet (wall
socket) via the AC Adaptor.
CAUTION
Note on the power cord (mains lead)
Battery pack
The power cord (mains lead) is designed
specifically for use with this camcorder
only, and should not be used with other
electrical equipment.
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not disassemble.
Do not crush and do not expose the battery
pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information
regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call
toll free
1-800-822- 8837, or visit
Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC
power source (mains) is still supplied to
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interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has
been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-PJ650V
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For the State of California , USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply,
See
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Note
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that
this HDR-PJ650VE/PJ660VE Digital HD
Video Camera Recorder is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/
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EC. For details, please access the following
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
This product has been manufactured by
or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance
based on European Union legislation
shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses
provided in the separate service or
guarantee documents.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC regulation for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might
be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent 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,
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism
causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect
and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
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the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
About language setting
Change the screen language before using the
displays in each local language are used for
illustrating the operating procedures.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
On recording
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on
a TV, you need a TV that supports the signal
format for your camcorder. For details on the
signal format, refer to “How to use this manual”
(p. 11).
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be violate to the copyright laws.
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. If any of those
are done, the recording media may be damaged,
recorded images may be impossible to play back
or may be lost, or other malfunctions could
occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
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or flashing
When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.
In this manual, the internal memory of the
camcorder and the memory card are called
“recording media.”
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local
regulations.
Learning more about the
camcorder (“Handycam”User
Guide)
LCD Panel , viewfinder
“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line
manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions
on the many functions of the camcorder.
The LCD screen and viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
operational for effective use. However, there
may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that
appear constantly on the LCD screen. These
points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in any
way.
Access the Sony support page.
1
Select your country or region.
2
Black points
Search for the model name
of your camcorder within the
support page.
3
White, red, blue or green points
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
Check the model name on the bottom of
your camcorder.
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 simplified for
understandability.
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
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How to use this manual
In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together.
If you find the description “Models with ...” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the
description applies to your camcorder.
(Models with GPS)
(Models with the NTSC color system)
To confirm the model name of your camcorder
Model name (HDR-xxx)
See the bottom of your camcorder.
Differences in functions
Capacity of internal
USB
GPS
Model name
HDR-PJ650E
Signal format
memory
32 GB
connection
PAL
NTSC
PAL
Output only
Input/Output
Output only
Input/Output
Output only
Input/Output
Output only
HDR-PJ650V
HDR-PJ650VE
HDR-PJ660
32 GB
32 GB
64 GB
64 GB
64 GB
64 GB
NTSC
PAL
HDR-PJ660E
HDR-PJ660V
HDR-PJ660VE
NTSC
PAL
Notes
For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.
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Table of contents
Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to use this manual................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Differences in functions......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parts and controls.. . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Supplied Items. . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Charging the battery pack.............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the battery using your computer................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Charging the battery pack abroad............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the language setting............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Preparing the recording media........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting a recording medium................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inserting a memory card........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recording movies............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Shooting photos.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Zooming.. . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playback.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recording images with various settings............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
(Intelligent Auto)................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting the recording format of movies.................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the manual adjustment features............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recording information on your location (Models with GPS)...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing images on a TV.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the built-in projector............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Editing on your camcorder............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Deleting movies and photos................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dividing a movie................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Capturing a photo from a movie........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playing images on a computer....................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Software for Mac................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Preparing a computer (Windows).................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking the computer system............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starting the “PlayMemories Home”software...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
quality.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting.. . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Expected recording time of movies......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Expected number of recordable photos................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
About handling of your camcorder.................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
PRODUCTS (Models with GPS)....................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Screen indicators.. . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Built-in microphone
Multi interface shoe
For details on compatible accessories of the
Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site
in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or
localauthorized Sony service facility.
Operations with other manufacture’s
accessories are not guaranteed.
LCD screen/Touch panel (21, 23)
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.
Flash/Video light
Lens (G lens)
Speakers
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (38)
Projector lens (38)
Remote sensor
Camera recording lamp (52)
GPS antenna (HDR-PJ650V/PJ650VE/
PJ660V/PJ660VE)
A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when the
remaining recording media capacity or battery
power is low.
MANUAL button (35)
MANUAL dial (35)
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Memory card access lamp (24)
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the
camcorder is reading or writing data.
Grip belt
Loop for a shoulder belt
Built-in USB Cable (19)
Memory card slot (24)
PROJECTOR IN jack (39)
MODE button
Multi/Micro USB Terminal (36)
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Depending on the specifications of the tripod,
your camcorder may not attach in the proper
direction.
PROJECTOR button (38)
(View Images) button
LIGHT (Video Light) button
POWER button
BATT (battery) release lever (20)
To fasten the grip belt
To attach the lens hood
Power zoom lever (29)
PHOTO button (27)
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (22)
Eyecup
START/STOP button (26)
Battery pack (18)
Securing ring
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (18)
(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)
(headphones) jack
Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly
(), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood
in the direction of the arrow ().
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When attaching the lens hood, align the
opening section of the lens hood with the flash-
emitting section of the camcorder properly.
To remove the lens hood, turn the securing ring
of the lens hood in the opposite direction from
that of the arrow.
Remove the lens hood when you operate
the camcorder with the supplied remote
commander.
To attach the Step Down Ring
DATA CODE button (52)
Displays the date and time, camera setting
data, or coordinates (models with GPS) of the
recorded images when you press this button
during playback.
Align the Step Down Ring with the
camcorder properly (), then turn it in the
direction of the arrow until the Step Down
PHOTO button (27)
Records as a still image the image that is
displayed on the screen when this button is
pressed.
Ring is locked in place ().
You can change the filter diameter to 37mm
(1 1/2 in.) by attaching the Step Down Ring,
allowing you to use the recommended
conversion lens.
SCAN/SLOW buttons (31)
PLAY button
You cannot attach the wide end conversion
lens/wide conversion lens, if the Step Down
Ring is attached.
To remove Step Down Ring, turn it in the
opposite direction from that of the arrow.
STOP button
DISPLAY button (27)
Transmitter
START/STOP button (26)
Power zoom buttons
PAUSE button
Wireless Remote Commander
Using the wireless remote commander is
helpful when projecting recorded images
from your camcorder.
VISUAL INDEX button (30)
Displays an Index screen during playback.
////ENTER buttons
Displays a light blue frame on the LCD screen
when you press any of these buttons. Select
a desired button or an item with ///,
then press ENTER to enter.
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Getting started
Supplied Items
The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied
quantity.
Step Down Ring (1)
Camcorder (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FVꢂ0 (1)
“Operating Guide”(This manual) (1)
HDMI cable (1)
Notes
The “PlayMemories Home” software and
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be
downloaded from the Sony website (p. 43).
USB connection support cable (1)
The USB connection support cable is designed
for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable
when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder
Lens hood (1)
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Charging the battery pack
Turn off your camcorder by
1
closing the LCD screen, and
attach the battery pack (be sure
to store the viewfinder first).
Align the indentation on the camcorder
and projection on the battery pack, then
slide the battery pack upwards.
Battery pack
Connect the AC Adaptor () and
the power cord (mains lead) ()
to your camcorder and the wall
outlet (wall socket).
2
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns
orange.
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns
off when the battery pack is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC
IN jack of your camcorder.
DC IN jack
Align the mark on the DC plug
with that on the DC IN jack
DC plug
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100
battery pack.
You cannot use the NP-FV30 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 53).
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Charging the battery using your computer
Turn off your camcorder and connect
the camcorder to a running computer
using the Built-in USB Cable.
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Built-in USB Cable
To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold
separately)
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket)
using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-
AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the
camcorder.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required to fully charge a fully discharged NP-FV50 battery pack
(supplied).
When using the AC Adaptor: 155 min.
When using your computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable*: 280 min.
The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of
25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50
°F to 86 °F).
* The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable.
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To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT
(battery) release lever () and remove the
battery pack ().
To use your camcorder continuously for a long time
Connect the AC adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet
(wall socket).
By using the AC adaptor, you can use your camcorder without worrying about the battery
running out of charge.
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder while holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
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. Do not use an electronic
voltage transformer.
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Turning the power on, and setting the date
and time
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:
Open the LCD screen of your
camcorder and turn the power
on.
1
You can also turn on the camcorder by
pressing POWER (p. 15).
Select the desired language, then
2
Touch the button on
select [Next].
the LCD screen.
Select the desired geographical
3
area with
[Next].
/
, then select
Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer
Time], select the date format and
the date and time.
4
If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer
Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.
When you select the date and time, select
one of the items and adjust the value with
/
.
When you select
and time setting operation is complete.
, the date
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
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To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen or press the POWER
button (p. 15).
If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the
viewfinder as shown in the illustration on
the right.
On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder
The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or
the viewfinder.
Status
Power of the camcorder
LCD screen
Open
Viewfinder
Retracted
Pulled out
Retracted
Pulled out
On
On
Off
On
Closed
Notes
Even if the LCD screen is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is not turned off. When
you turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original
position.
When you make recording with the viewfinder only
Pull out the viewfinder () and close the
LCD panel and then adjust the angle you
want (). If the indicator on the viewfinder
appears blurred, adjust the appearance using
the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located
on the above of the viewfinder.
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To adjust the angle of the LCD panel
First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), and then adjust the angle
().
90 degrees (max.)
180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder
To turn off the beep sound
Select
[Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].
Notes
The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed
during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select
[Setup] [
Playback 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 automatically adjust to the correct time, depending on the country/
region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off]
(models with GPS).
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Preparing the recording media
The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as
following icons.
Default recording medium
Internal memory
Alternative recording medium
Memory card
Notes
You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.
Selecting a recording medium
Select
[Setup]
[
Media Settings] [Media
Select] the desired medium.
Inserting a memory card
Open the cover, and insert the
memory card until it clicks.
Access lamp
The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.]
screen appears if you insert a new memory card.
Wait until the screen disappears.
Insert the card with the notched corner
in the direction as illustrated.
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To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Notes
To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your
camcorder before the first use (p. 52). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and
the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is
displayed, format the memory card (p. 52).
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,
the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and
drop.
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
SD Speed
Class
Capacity
(operation
verified)
Described in this
manual
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
Up to 32 GB
Up to 64 GB
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media
—
Class 4 or
faster
Up to 64 GB
SD card
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
Notes
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
Movies recorded on the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards cannot be
imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by
connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting
equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT
system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory
cards.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:
In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. Movies are
recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
Recording movies
Open the LCD screen.
1
Press START/STOP to start
recording.
2
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
You can record photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual
Capture).
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording (only when the
viewfinder is retracted).
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.
The flash does not work while the camera is in the
(movie) mode.
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording
has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or
AC Adaptor.
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in [
REC Mode] and [
Frame Rate].
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
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Shooting photos
Open the LCD screen and select
[MODE] (Photo).
1
You can also switch between
(movie)/
(photo) by pressing the MODE button.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
focus, then press it fully.
2
When the focus is adjusted properly,
AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD
screen.
To change the image size: [
Image Size] (p. 51)
To display items on the LCD screen
Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds
after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting
modes.
Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with
functions convenient for recording.
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Screen indicators during recording
Described here are icons for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer to the
page in ( ) for details.
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ꢈ Qꢉ
STBY
STBY
MODE
5.1ch
5.1ch
AUTO
QJ QH
QG QF QD QS QA
Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode),
PHOTO button (in photo recording mode)
MENU button (49)
Status detected by Intelligent Auto (34)
Recording status ([STBY]/[REC])
AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (27)
Tracking focus
Zoom, Remaining battery
Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media
Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality, Frame rate, Recording
mode (HD/STD), Movie size (MP4) (33)
Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S)
Tracking focus cancel button
[MODE] (Shooting Mode) button (27)
Intelligent Auto button (34)
View Images button (30)
My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (51)
* Models with GPS
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To record in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to
the lens side ().
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal
when recorded.
Zooming
Move the power zoom lever to
magnify or reduce the size of the
image.
W (Wide angle): Wider range of view
T (Telephoto): Close view
You can magnify images up to 20 times
(Extended Zoom) the original size with the
power zoom lever.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower
zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Notes
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever,
the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.
You cannot change the zoom speed with the
/
button on the LCD screen.
The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about
1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.
You can magnify images up to 12 times using optical zooming in the following cases:
When [
When the
SteadyShot] is set to other than [Active]
(Photo) mode is selected
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Playback
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:
You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View) or location
of recording (Map View (models with GPS)).
Open the LCD screen and press
1
the
button on the camcorder
to enter the playback mode.
You can enter the playback mode by
selecting
on the LCD screen (p. 28).
Select
/
to move the desired
2
event to the center () and then
select it ().
The camcorder displays recorded images as
an event automatically, based on the date
and time.
Select the image.
3
4
The camcorder plays from the selected
image to the last image in the event.
Select the appropriate buttons
on the LCD screen for various
playback operations.
Volume
Delete
Context
Stop
Previous/Next
/
/
/
Fast-reverse/fast-forward
Play/Pause
Play/stop slide show
Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back.
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As you repeat selecting
10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
Select during pause to play movies slowly.
To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set].
/
during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about
/
Screen display on the Event View screen
Remaining battery
To the MENU screen
MENU
To the Map View screen
(models with GPS)
Event name
Events
To the previous event
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To the next event
Time-line bar
Change Event Scale button
2013
Change to the movie/
photo recording mode
Highlight
To play back short movies
Event name
Recorded time/number of photos
To go back to the Event
View screen
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Switch Image Type button
Previous
Movie
Next
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Photo
Change to the movie/
photo recording mode
Last played image
Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are
called “thumbnails.”
Notes
To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically
(p. 46).
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded.
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To play movies and photos from the Map View (Models with GPS)
MENU
Switch to the Map View by touching
[Map View].
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2013
Highlight
When you use the map data for the first time:
A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of
the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the
license agreement (p. 67).
You cannot use the map data if you touch [No]. However, when you try to use the map data for the
second time, the same message will appear on the screen, and you can use the map data by touching
[Yes].
To play back images with other devices
You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder
normally. 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.
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Advanced operations
Recording images
with various settings
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
* PS can be set only when the the [
Frame
Rate] is set to [60p] (models with the NTSC
color system) / [50p] (models with the PAL
color system).
Capturing smiles automatically
(Smile Shutter)
Selecting the image quality of
movies (Recording mode)
A photo is recorded automatically when
the camcorder detects the smile of a person
Capture] is the default setting.)
You can switch the recording mode to select
the movie quality when recording high
definition image quality (HD) movies. The
device to which the images can be copied
may change, depending on the recording
mode selected. ([Standard
default setting.)
] is the
Select
Size] [
[Image Quality/
REC Mode].
1
2
The camcorder is
detecting a smile
(orange).
The camcorder is
detecting a face.
Select the desired recording
mode.
Notes
When set to the following, you cannot use the
Smile Shutter function.
[
[
REC Mode]: [Highest Quality
Frame Rate]: [60p] (models with the
]
Recording mode and the media
devices to which the images can be
copied
NTSC color system) or [50p] (models with
the PAL color system)
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Recording mode
Types of media
FH/
PS*
FX
HQ/LP
On this camcorder
Internal memory
Memory card
On external devices
External media
device
Blu-ray discs
AVCHD
recording discs
—
—
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To record images brighter than those
recorded using the Intelligent Auto
function
Selecting the suitable setting
automatically for the recording
situation (Intelligent Auto)
Select
[Camera/Mic]
Your camcorder records movies after
selecting the most suitable setting for the
subjects or the situation automatically.
([On] is the default setting.)
[
Manual Settings] [Low Lux].
Notes
The camcorder may not detect the expected
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.
Select
[On]
at
1
the right bottom of the recording
screen of movies or photos.
Selecting the recording format
of movies
REC
Your camcorder can record movies with
three different recording formats.
AUTO
OFF
Select
Quality/Size] [
[Image
1
/
/
Setting].
Point the camcorder toward the
subject and start recording.
2
Select the desired image setting.
2
The icons that correspond to the
conditions detected are displayed.
HD Quality:
This format is a high definition digital
video camera format. Enjoy beautiful
images on a big screen.
REC
W
T
MP4:
AUTO
This format is easy for playing back your
movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a
network or for uploading to the Web.
Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby)
Scene detection: (Backlight),
(Landscape), (Night Scene),
(Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro)
Camera-shake detection: (Walk),
(Tripod)
STD Quality:
This format is a standard definition digital
video camera format. This is useful for
saving your movies to a DVD.
Sound detection:
,
(Auto Wind
NR)
To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select
[Off].
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Using the manual
adjustment features
It is convenient to make manual
STBY
Dial Setting
adjustments using the MANUAL dial,
by assigning a menu item ([Focus] in the
default setting) to the MANUAL dial.
Focus
Exposure
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
RESET
[MANUAL]: EXEC
MANUAL button
Select [RESET] to reset the items adjusted
manually to the default settings.
3
Press MANUAL.
The camera data that appears on the
LCD screen will differ, depending on
the recording settings of the camcorder.
The settings will be displayed with the
following icons.
MANUAL dial
: Automatic
: Exposure is set manually.
: IRIS priority
Press MANUAL to switch to
manual operation mode.
1
: Shutter speed priority
Pressing MANUAL switches the operation
mode between manual and automatic.
Notes
Manual settings will be retained even if you
change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial.
However, if you set [Exposure] after setting
[AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override
[AE Shift].
Rotate the dial to make the
adjustment.
2
If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or
[Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items
are canceled.
Items you can control with the
MANUAL dial
To assign the menu item to the
MANUAL dial
1
Press and hold MANUAL down for a few
seconds.
2
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the
item to be assigned.
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Recording
Playing images on a
TV
If you connect the camcorder to the HDMI
input jack of a TV, the image quality viewed
on the TV screen is high definition image
quality (HD). And if you can connect the
camcorder to the A/V input jack of a TV,
the image quality viewed on the TV is
standard definition image quality (STD).
information on your
location (Models with
GPS)
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
When you set [GPS Setting] to [On] (the
default setting), the GPS triangulating
icon will appear on the screen and the
camcorder will start searching for GPS
satellite signals. The icon displayed will
vary according to the intensity of the signal
received. The GPS function is available
High
definition
Standard
definition
Yellow
White
when
,
or
are displayed.
The following features are available if you
use the GPS (Global Positioning System)
function.
Recording location information on
movies or photos ([On] is the default
setting.)
Red
AV Cable (sold
separately)
HDMI Cable
(supplied)
Playing movies and photos by searching
for them from a map (Map View, p. 32)
Displaying a map of your current
location
If you do not want to record location
information
Select
[Setup]
[
General Settings] [GPS
Signal flow
Setting] [Off].
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Notes
1
It may take a while before the camcorder starts
triangulating.
Use the GPS function outdoors and in open
areas, as the radio signals can best be received
in such areas.
Connect the camcorder to a TV.
2
3
Play a movie or a photo on the
camcorder (p. 30).
The map always displays the north at the top.
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Notes
When connecting to your TV via a
VCR
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as
well.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 18).
If the TV does not have the HDMI input
jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) for
connection.
When movies are recorded with standard
definition image quality (STD), they are played
back in standard definition image quality (STD)
even on a high definition TV.
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR using an AV Cable (sold
separately). Set the input selector on the
VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV:
[TV Type] (p. 52)
When you play back standard definition image
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not
On “Photo TV HD”
compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [
Wide
This camcorder is compatible with the
“Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV
HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like
depiction of subtle textures and colors.
By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-
compatible devices using an HDMI cable*,
a whole new world of photos can be
Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect
ratio.
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
HDMI output takes priority.
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.
* The TV will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode when displaying photos.
In the default setting, you can record Dolby
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the
built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be
enjoyed when playing a movie on devices
that support 5.1ch surround sound input.
When your TV is monaural (When
your TV has only one audio input
jack)
Connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable
(sold separately) to the video input jack
and connect the white (left channel) or red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
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Using the built-in
projector
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever
You can use a flat surface such as a wall as
a screen to view recorded images using the
built-in projector.
The projected image is larger when the
distance between your camcorder and the
reflecting surface increase.
It is recommended that you place the
camcorder about 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or further
away from the surface that the images are
to be projected onto.
Face the projector lens towards a
surface, such as a wall, and then
press PROJECTOR.
1
When playing back images, use
5
the power zoom lever to move
the selection frame that appears
on the LCD screen, then press
PHOTO button.
Power zoom lever
Select [Image Shot on This
Device] on the LCD screen.
2
When the operating guide
screen appears, select [Project].
3
PHOTO button
When you use the wireless remote
commander, use ///to move the
selection frame and press ENTER to start
playing the framed item.
To turn off the projector, press
PROJECTOR.
This screen appears the first time you use
the built-in projector after the camcorder
is turned on.
Adjust the focus of the projected
image using the PROJECTOR
FOCUS lever.
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Using the projector shortens battery
life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is
recommended).
To use the projector for your
computer or smartphone
The following operations are unavailable while
you are using the projector.
Map operation (models with GPS)
Output of Highlight Playback to a device such
as a TV
Operation of the camcorder with the LCD
screen closed
Several other functions
When the projected images contain a lot of
black, faint color unevenness may appear. This
is caused by light reflection in the projector lens
and is not a malfunction.
HDMI Cable
(supplied)
Signal flow
Connect the PROJECTOR IN jack of the
camcorder to an HDMI output jack of the other
device using the HDMI cable (supplied), then
select [Image from External Device] in step 2.
If the terminal of the device connected is not
compatible with the HDMI cable (supplied), use
an HDMI plug adaptor (sold separately).
You can only operate the PROJECTOR FOCUS
lever while projecting images.
Notes
The LCD screen turns off while an image is
being projected.
Be careful of the following operations or
situations while using the projector.
Make sure not to project images towards the
eyes.
Make sure not to touch the projector lens.
The LCD screen and the projector lens
become hot while in use.
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Editing
Editing on your
camcorder
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For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
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Delete
OK
Notes
Some basic editing operations can be done on
the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced
editing operations, install the “PlayMemories
Home” software.
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 camcorder while deleting
or dividing the images. It may damage the
recording media.
To delete all movies/photos in the
selected date all together
1
2
In step 2, select [All In Event].
Select the date you want to delete using
/
, and then select
.
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Do not eject the memory card while deleting or
dividing images from the memory card.
If you delete or divide movies/photos that are
included in saved scenarios, the scenarios will
also be deleted.
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Deleting movies and photos
To delete a part of a movie
Select
[Delete].
[Edit/Copy]
1
2
You can divide a movie and delete it.
Select [Multiple Images], and
then select the type of image
you want to delete.
Dividing a movie
Select [Divide] on the
movie playback screen.
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Add check marks to the movies
or photos to be deleted and
3
select
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Select the point where you want
to divide the movie into scenes
2
using
/
, and then select
.
A
B
A: Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie
B: Adjusts the capturing point with more
precision
If the movie was recorded with one of
the following image quality levels, the
image size will be set as shown below.
High definition image quality (HD) or
MP4: 2.1 M (16:9)
A
B
A: Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie
B: Adjusts the capturing point with more
precision
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)
Notes
The point where you touch
and the actual
dividing point may differ as your camcorder
selects the dividing point in increments of about
half a second.
An MP4 movie cannot be divided.
Notes
You cannot save captured images to the
memory card (models without a USB input
function).
Capturing a photo from a movie
You can capture images from movies
recorded with your camcorder.
On recording date and time of
captured photos
Select [Photo Capture] that
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appears on the playback screen
of a movie.
The recording date and time of captured photos
are the same as the recording date and time of
the movies.
If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the photo
will be the date and time you captured from
the movie.
Select the point where you want
to capture a photo using
2
/
, and then select
.
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Playing images on a computer
The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your
computer to use them in a variety of ways.
What you can do with “PlayMemories Home”software (Windows)
Upload images to online
services
View images in
a calendar
Import images from
the camcorder
Create a movie disc
Share images in
“PlayMemories Online”
“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL.
Notes
An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.”
An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services
may not be available in some countries/regions.
Software for Mac
The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images
from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac.
For details, visit the following URL.
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Preparing a computer
(Windows)
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
Installing the “PlayMemories
Home”software in your
computer
Checking the computer system
Access the following download
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site using an Internet browser on
your computer, then click [Install]
[Run].
OS*1
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista
SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8
CPU*4
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core
2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when
processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core
2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when
processing PS movies.)
Install according to the on-screen
instructions.
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When the on-screen instructions
prompting you to connect the camcorder
to a computer appear, connect the
camcorder to your computer with the
Built-in USB Cable.
Memory
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or
more is recommended)
Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8:
1 GB or more
Hard disk
Disk volume required for installation:
Approximately 500 MB
Display
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a
multi-boot environment.
Built-in USB Cable
*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc
creation function, etc.
When the installation completes,
“PlayMemories Home” starts up.
*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
*4 Faster processor is recommended.
Notes on installation
If the “PlayMemories Home” software is
already installed on your computer, connect the
camcorder to your computer. Functions that
can be used with this camcorder will then be
available.
Notes
Operation with all computer environments is
not assured.
If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
software is installed on your computer, it will
be overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home”
software. In this case, you cannot use some
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Starting the
“PlayMemories
Home”software
functions that were available with “PMB” with
this “PlayMemories Home” software.
Double-click the “PlayMemories
Home”icon on the computer
screen.
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To disconnect your camcorder from
the computer
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Click the
icon at the bottom right of
the desktop of the computer [Safely
remove USB Mass Storage Device].
When using Windows 8, select the
“PlayMemories Home” icon from the start
screen.
2
3
Select
screen.
[Yes] on the camcorder
Disconnect the USB cable.
Double-click the “PlayMemories
2
Home Help Guide”short-cut
icon on the computer screen to
see how to use “PlayMemories
Home.”
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click
, then click
.
Notes
When you access the camcorder from the
computer, use the “PlayMemories Home”
software. Operation is not guaranteed if you
operate the data using software other than
the “PlayMemories Home” software or you
directly manipulate files and the folders from
a computer.
Images cannot be saved to some discs
depending on the configuration selected in
[
REC Mode]. Movies recorded in [60p
Quality ] (models with the NTSC color
system)/[50p Quality ] (models with the
When using Windows 8, select
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from
the help menu of “PlayMemories Home.”
If the icon is not displayed on the
computer screen, click [Start] [All
Programs] [PlayMemories Home]
the desired item.
For details on “PlayMemories Home,”
select (“PlayMemories Home Help
Guide”) on the software or visit the
PlayMemories Home support page (http://
www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
PAL color system) or [Highest Quality
mode can only be saved to a Blu-ray disc.
You cannot create a disc with movies recorded
in [ MP4] mode.
The camcorder automatically divides an image
file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as
separate files. All image files may be shown as
separate files on a computer, however, the files
will be handled properly by the import function
and the playback function of the camcorder or
the “PlayMemories Home” software.
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Saving images on an external media device
Creating a standard
definition image
Connect your camcorder to the
recording device with an AV
Cable (sold separately).
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quality (STD) disc with
a recorder
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks
of the recording device.
Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder
with an AV Cable (sold separately). You
can copy images played back on your
camcorder on a disc or video cassette.
Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
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4
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 18).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the device connected.
When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
Notes
You cannot copy images to recorders connected
with an HDMI cable.
Since copying is performed via analog data
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
High definition image quality (HD) movies
will be copied with standard definition image
quality (STD).
When you connect a monaural device, connect
the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately)
to the video input jack, and the white (left
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the
audio input jack on the device.
AV Cable
(sold separately)
Input
Copying date and time information: [Data
Code] (p. 52)
Red
White
Yellow
Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type]
(p. 52)
Signal flow
Insert the recording medium
in the recording device (a disc
recorder, etc.).
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If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
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Saving images on
an external media
device with high
definition (HD) image
quality
You can save movies and photos on an
external media device (USB storage
devices), such as an external hard disk
drive. The following functions will be
available after you have saved your images
USB Adaptor Cable
VMC-UAM2
(sold separately)
on an external media device.
You can connect your camcorder and the
external media device, and then play back
images stored on the external media device
(p. 47).
You can connect your computer and the
external media device and import images to
your computer using the “PlayMemories Home”
software (p. 44).
Make sure not to disconnect the USB
cable while [Preparing image database
file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD
screen.
If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the
camcorder screen, select
.
Select [Copy.] on the camcorder
screen.
2
Notes
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor
Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power
cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the external media device.
Movies and photos that are stored on the
recording media, and that have not yet
been saved on to external media device
can be saved on the connected media
device at this time.
This operation is available only when
there are newly recorded images in your
camcorder.
Connect your camcorder and
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the external media device using
the USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).
To disconnect the external media device,
select
while the camcorder is in the
playback standby mode (either Event View
or Event Index is displayed).
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To play back images in the external
media device on the camcorder
To play back high definition image
quality (HD) movies on your
computer
Select [Play without copying.] in step 2 and
select the image you want to view.
You can also view images on a TV connected to
your camcorder (p. 36).
When an external media device is connected,
will appear on the Event View screen.
On the “PlayMemories Home” software
external media device connected, and then
play movies.
Notes
MENU
The following devices cannot be used as an
external media device:
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader
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You may not be able to use external media
devices with a code function.
To delete images in the external
media device
The FAT file system is available for your
camcorder. If the storage medium of the
external device was formatted for the NTFS
file system, etc., format the external media
device using the camcorder before use. The
format screen appears when an external
media device is connected to your camcorder.
Before formatting, make sure that you have no
important data saved on the external media
device as formatting will delete the data.
Operation is not guaranteed with all devices
satisfying the operating requirements.
For details on available external media devices,
go to the Sony support website in your
country/region.
The number of scenes you can save on the
external media device is as follows. However,
even if the external media device has free space,
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following
number.
High definition image quality (HD) movies:
Max. 3,999
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2
Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.
Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete],
and then follow the instructions that
appear on the LCD screen to delete
images.
To save the desired images in the
camcorder to the external media
device
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2
Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.
Select [Edit/Copy] [Copy],
and then follow the instructions that
appear on the LCD screen to save images.
If you want to copy images that have not yet
been copied, select [Edit/Copy]
[Direct Copy] while your camcorder is
Standard definition image quality (STD)
movies: Max. 9,999
connected to the external media device.
MP4 movies and photos: Max. 40,000 (both
MP4 movies and photos)
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If your camcorder does not recognize the
external media device, try the following
operations.
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your
camcorder.
If the external media device has the AC power
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
The number of scenes may be smaller
depending on the type of images recorded.
You cannot copy images from an external
media device to the internal memory on the
camcorder.
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menus
The camcorder has various menu items
under each of 6 menu categories.
To find a menu item quickly
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have
sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon
so that the LCD screen displays the list of
menus in the sub-category selected.
Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Setup
Select
.
Sub-category icons
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2
3
When you cannot 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.
Select a category.
MENU
Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Setup
Select your desired menu item.
Shooting Mode
STBY
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC
Golf Shot
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Scrolls the
menu items
up or down
Direct Copy
Notes
Select
to finish setting the menu or to
return to the previous menu screen.
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Menu lists
Shooting Mode
Movie .......................................... Records movies.
Photo........................................... Shoots photos.
Smth Slw REC........................... Records smooth slow-motion movies.
Golf Shot.................................... Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then
recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the
center of the screen when recording.
Camera/Mic
Manual Settings
White Balance................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment.
Spot Meter/Fcs............... Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously.
Spot Meter....................... Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen.
Spot Focus....................... Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen.
Exposure........................... Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual], adjust
the brightness (exposure) using
/
.
Focus.................................. Adjusts the focus manually. If you select [Manual], select
to adjust
the focus for a nearby subject and
subject.
to adjust the focus for a distant
IRIS...................................... Sharpens the subject with its background blurred or sharpens the whole
image.
Shutter Speed................. Adjusts Shutter Speed. When you shoot a moving subject at a higher
shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter
speed, the subject appears as if it is flowing.
AGC Limit......................... Sets the maximum level of AGC (Auto Gain Control).
AE Shift.............................. Adjusts the exposure. Touch
if the subject is white or the backlight
is bright, or touch
if the subject is black or the light is dim.
White Balance Shift ...... Adjusts the white balance.
Low Lux............................. Records bright color images in the dim.
Camera Settings
Scene Selection ............. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,
such as night view or beach.
Cinematone............. Adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of films when
recording.
Fader.......................... Fades scenes in or out.
Self-Timer................. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.
Tele Macro........................ Focuses on the subject with its background blurred.
SteadyShot.............. Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.
SteadyShot.............. Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.
Digital Zoom................... Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom.
Conversion Lens ............ Sets the type of an attached conversion lens (sold separately).
Auto Back Light.............. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
Dial Setting...................... Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial.
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Face
Face Detection............... Automatically detects faces.
Smile Shutter.................. Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.
Smile Sensitivity ............ Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function.
Flash
Flash................................... Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos.
Flash Level ....................... Sets the brightness of flash.
Red Eye Reduction........ Prevents redeye when shooting with flash.
Microphone
Closer Voice..................... Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly.
Blt-in Zoom Mic ............. Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.
Auto Wind NR................. Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise.
Audio Mode .................... Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo).
Audio Rec Level ............. Adjusts the audio recording level.
Shooting Assist
My Button........................ Assigns functions to My Buttons.
Expanded Focus ............ Magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen by about
2.0 times.
Grid Line........................... Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or
vertical.
Display Setting............... Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.
Zebra ................................. Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness.
Peaking............................. Displays an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced.
Light Bright ..................... Adjusts the brightness of the video light.
Audio Level Display...... Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen while recording.
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode .......................... Sets the mode to record movies.
Frame Rate ........................ Sets the frame rate to record movies.
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/
Setting.... Sets the image quality for recording movies.
Wide Mode........................ Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard
definition image quality (STD).
x.v.Color.............................. Records a wider range of colors. Set this item when you watch images with
a TV which is compliant with x.v.Color.
Image Size......................... Sets the photo size.
Playback Function
Event View................................. Starts playing images from the Event View display.
Map View*1................................ Starts playing the images from the Map View display.
Highlight Movie ...................... Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with
standard definition image quality (STD).
Scenario............................... Starts playing the scenarios that were saved by Highlight Playback.
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Edit/Copy
Delete.......................................... Deletes movies or photos.
Protect ........................................ Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.
Copy ............................................ Copies images.
Direct Copy ............................... Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media
device.
Setup
Media Settings
Media Info........................ Displays information on the recording media.
Format............................... Deletes and formats all data on the recording media.
File Number..................... Sets how to assign the file number to photos.
Playback Settings
Data Code........................ Displays information that was recorded automatically at the time of
recording.
Download Music*2 ........ Downloads your favorite music files from the computer to your camcorder
(while the camcorder is connected to the computer) that can be played
with the Highlight Playback scenes.
Empty Music*2................ Deletes all music files.
Connection
HDMI Resolution ........... Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a
TV with the HDMI cable.
CTRL FOR HDMI ............. Sets whether or not the TV’s Remote Commander is to be used when
the camcorder is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the
HDMI cable.
USB Connect................... Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you
connect your camcorder to an external device via USB.
USB Connect Setting ... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer
or a USB device.
USB LUN Setting............ Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by
restricting some USB functions.
General Settings
Beep................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.
LCD Brightness .............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Your Location*1 .............. Displays the current location on a map.
Airplane Mode*1 ............ Setting to be used when you are on board an airplane.
GPS Setting*1 .................. Receives the GPS signal.
REC Lamp......................... Turns the recording lamp on the front of the camcorder off.
Remote Ctrl ..................... Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to be used.
Calibration....................... Calibrates the touch panel.
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Battery Info...................... Displays the approximate remaining battery time.
Power Save...................... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically.
Initialize ............................ Initializes all the settings to the default settings.
Demo Mode.................... Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the
camcorder.
Clock Settings
Date & Time Setting ..... Sets the date and time.
Auto Clock ADJ *1.......... Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS
system.
Auto Area ADJ*1............. Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location
information from the GPS system.
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Others/Index
Troubleshooting
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 18).
The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 18).
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, follow the steps below.
inspect your camcorder.
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
Disconnect the power source, attach
the power source again after about
1 minute, and turn the camcorder
on.
Select
[Setup]
Your camcorder gets warm.
[
General Settings] [Initialize].
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
If you select [Initialize], all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset.
The power abruptly turns off.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
In the default setting, the camcorder turns
itself off when no operations are performed for
on the power again.
authorized Sony service facility.
You may need to initialize or change the current
internal memory of your camcorder depending
on the problem. If you do so, the data stored on
the internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to
save the data on the internal memory on other
media (backup) before sending your camcorder
for repair. We will not compensate you for any
loss of internal memory data.
During repair, we may check a minimum
amount of data stored on the internal memory
in order to investigate the problem. However,
your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain
your data.
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
record images.
The playback screen is displayed. Stop
playback, and select
[Shooting
Mode] [ Movie] or [ Photo].
Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the recording media. You
cannot make new recording during this
period.
The recording media is full. Delete
unnecessary images (p. 40).
Total number of movie scenes or photos
exceeds the recordable capacity of your
images (p. 40).
details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and
connecting your camcorder to a computer.
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Self-diagnosis
display/Warning
indicators
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
“PlayMemories Home”cannot be installed.
An Internet connection is required to install
“PlayMemories Home.”
Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install
“PlayMemories Home.”
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder, check the following.
“PlayMemories Home”does not work
correctly.
If the problem persists even after you
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility. In this case, when you
contact them, give them all the numbers of
the error code beginning with C or E.
You may hear a melody when some
warning indicators appear on the screen.
Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your
computer.
The camcorder is not recognized by the
computer.
Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack
of your computer except the keyboard, mouse,
and your camcorder.
Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the
computer and restart the computer, then
connect the computer and your camcorder
again in the correct order.
When both the Built-in USB Cable and the
USB jack of the camcorder are connected
to the external devices at the same time,
disconnect the one that is not connected to a
computer.
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)
(p. 18).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 18).
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13:/ C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder again.
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The recording medium is full.
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record.
When set to the following, you cannot shoot
photos during movie recording.
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
[
REC Mode]: [Highest Quality
]
[
Frame Rate]: [60p] (models with the
NTSC color system) or [50p] (models with
the PAL color system)
When the indicator flashes, there are not
enough free spaces for recording images.
the memory card after storing the images on
other media (p. 52).
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by selecting
[Setup] [
Media Settings] [Repair
Img. DB F.] the recording medium.
The memory card is damaged.
Format the memory card with your camcorder
(p. 52).
The memory card is write-protected.
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
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.
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Recording time of
movies/number of
recordable photos
For information on your camcorder model,
see the following page:
The recording and playback time will be
shorter, depending on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder, such as when
use your camcorder in low temperatures.
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “STD” stands for standard
definition image quality.
Battery pack
Image quality
NP-FV50
(supplied)
HD
200
215
MP4
200
225
STD
200
225
Expected time of recording and
playback with each battery pack
Top: When the LCD screen is opened
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
without opening the LCD screen
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
Continuous recording
(unit: minute)
time
Battery pack
Expected recording time of
movies
Internal memory
Image quality
HD
MP4
STD
NP-FV50
(supplied)
120
130
130
140
130
140
HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min
(minute)
Typical recording time
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Recording time
Image quality
NP-FV50
(supplied)
HD
60
65
MP4
65
70
STD
65
70
Recording mode
HDR-PJ650V/
PJ650VE
HDR-PJ650E
[50p Quality
]/[60p
Quality
[Highest
Quality
[High
Quality
[Standard
]
[Long Time
]
2 h 30 min
2 h 15 min
(2 h 30 min) (2 h 15 min)
Top: When the LCD screen is opened
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
without opening the LCD screen
Each recording time is measured when the
camcorder is recording high definition image
quality (HD) movies with [
to [Standard ].
Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, switching
[Shooting Mode], and zooming.
]
3 h
(3 h)
4 h 5 min
(4 h 5 min)
2 h 40 min
(2 h 40 min)
3 h 40 min
(3 h 40 min)
]
]
REC Mode] set
7 h 15 min
6 h 30 min
(5 h 30 min) (4 h 55 min)
11 h 15 min
(10 h 15 min) (9 h 15 min)
12 h 30 min
Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.
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MPꢇ in h (hour) and min (minute)
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and
min (minute)
Recording time
Recording time
HDR-PJ650E
HDR-PJ650V/PJ650VE
Recording mode
HDR-PJ660V/
PJ660VE
10 h 55 min
(10 h 55 min)
9 h 55 min
(9 h 55 min)
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E
[Standard
]
15 h 5 min
14 h 20 min
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and
min (minute)
(13 h 50 min) (13 h 10 min)
Recording time
If you want to record up to the maximum
recording time indicated in the table, you need
to delete the demonstration movie on your
camcorder.
Recording mode
HDR-PJ650V/
PJ650VE
HDR-PJ650E
[Standard
]
7 h 30 min
6 h 45 min
(6 h 55 min) (6 h 15 min)
Memory card
High definition image quality (HD)
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE
(unit: minute)
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min
(minute)
Recording mode
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
[50p Quality
]/[60p
Recording time
75
150
305
Recording mode
HDR-PJ660V/
(75)
(150)
(305)
Quality
]
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E
PJ660VE
[Highest
Quality
85
(85)
120
(120)
210
(160)
370
(300)
180
(180)
245
(245)
430
(325)
740
(610)
360
(360)
490
(490)
865
(655)
1490
(1225)
[50p Quality
]
5 h 10 min
4 h 55 min
]/[60p
(5 h 10 min) (4 h 55 min)
[High Quality
]
[Standard
]
[Long Time
]
Quality
[Highest
Quality
[High
Quality
]
]
]
6 h 5 min
(6 h 5 min)
5 h 45 min
(5 h 45 min)
8 h 15 min
7 h 50 min
(8 h 15 min) (7 h 50 min)
[Standard
]
[Long Time
]
14 h 30 min
(11 h)
13 h 50 min
(10 h 30 min)
MPꢇ
25 h 5 min
23 h 55 min
(unit: minute)
(20 h 40 min) (19 h 40 min)
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
MPꢇ in h (hour) and min (minute)
320
(320)
650
(650)
1305
(1305)
Recording time
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E
HDR-PJ660V/PJ660VE
Standard definition image quality (STD)
22 h
(22 h)
20 h 55 min
(20 h 55 min)
(unit: minute)
Recording mode
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
[Standard
]
220
(200)
445
(410)
895
(825)
When using a Sony memory card.
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Notes
Notes
The recordable time may vary depending on
the recording and subject conditions and [REC
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and
the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ
allows still image resolution equivalent to the
sizes described.
Mode] and [
Frame Rate] (p. 51).
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable
time.
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999
scenes with high definition image quality (HD)
and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image
quality (STD). And you can record a maximum
of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively.
The maximum continuous recording time of
movies is approximately 13 hours.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit
Rate) format to automatically adjust image
quality to suit the recording scene. This
technology causes fluctuations in the recording
time of the media. Movies containing quickly
moving and complex images are recorded at
a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall
recording time.
On bit-rate and recording pixels
The bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each
recording mode for movies (movie + audio,
etc.)
Models with the NTSC color system:
High definition image quality (HD):
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/60p,
AVC HD 28 M (PS), 16:9
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/60i
or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p, AVC HD 24 M
(FX), 16:9
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080
pixels/60i or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p, AVC
HD 17 M (FH), 16:9
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/60i, AVC HD 9 M (HQ), 16:9
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/60i, AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9
MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280 720
pixels/30p, 16:9
Standard definition image quality (STD):
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480
pixels/60i, STD 9 M (HQ), 16:9/4:3
Models with the PAL color system:
High definition image quality (HD):
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/50p,
AVC HD 28 M (PS), 16:9
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/50i
or 1,920 1,080 pixels/25p, AVC HD 24 M
(FX), 16:9
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080
pixels/50i or 1,920 1,080 pixels/25p, AVC
HD 17 M (FH), 16:9
Expected number of recordable
photos
Internal memory
You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4
movies and photos collectively.
Memory card
20.4M
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
1850
3800
7500
When using a Sony memory card.
The number of recordable photos of memory
card shown is for the maximum image size
of your camcorder. The actual number of
recordable photos is displayed on the LCD
screen during recording (p. 71).
The number of recordable photos of memory
card may vary depending on the recording
conditions.
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/50i, AVC HD 9 M (HQ), 16:9
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/50i, AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9
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About handling of
your camcorder
MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280 720
pixels/25p, 16:9
Standard definition image quality (STD):
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 576
pixels/50i, STD 9 M (HQ), 16:9/4:3
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
Photo recording mode, Dual capture:
6,016 3,384 dots/16:9
On use and care
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed.
Do not hold the camcorder by the following
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.
4,512 3,384 dots/4:3
4,224 2,376 dots/16:9
2,592 1,944 dots/4:3
1,920 1,080 dots/16:9
640 480 dots/4:3
Capturing a photo from a movie:
1,920 1,080 dots/16:9
640 360 dots/16:9
Shoe cover
Battery pack
Lens hood
LCD screen
640 480 dots/4:3
Built-in USB Cable
Viewfinder
Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so
might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
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Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio.
Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
Note on the camcorder/battery pack
temperature
When the temperature of the camcorder
or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
indicator appears on the LCD screen or the
viewfinder.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful with the lens.
Keep the LCD screen and the viewfinder closed
when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped
in an object such as a towel.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
pack.
Notes on charging through the USB
cable
Charging may not be possible with all
computers.
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 assembled
computer, with a converted computer, or
through a USB hub are not guaranteed.
The camcorder may not function correctly
depending on the USB device which is used
with the computer.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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When the camcorder is connected to
a computer or accessories
On Wireless Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Wireless Remote Commander.
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder with a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
Insulation sheet
When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.
Point the Wireless Remote Commander
towards the remote sensor to operate your
camcorder (p. 14).
When no commands have been sent from the
Wireless Remote Commander within a certain
period, the light blue frame disappears. When
you press any of ///, or ENTER again,
the frame appears at the position where it was
displayed last displayed.
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD
screen, or the viewfinder using ///.
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote
Commander
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail
into the slit to pull out the battery case.
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
Insert the battery case back into the Wireless
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Multi interface shoe
When using a dedicated microphone or
portable speaker, their power turns on or off
according to the power of your camcorder.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the accessory used for details.
To attach an accessory, insert and fix the
accessory to the Multi interface shoe by pressing
down and sliding until it stops.
When you are recording movies with an
external flash (sold separately) connected to
the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise from
being recorded.
You cannot use an external flash (sold
separately) and the built-in flash at the same
time.
When an external microphone (sold separately)
is connected, it takes precedence over the built-
in microphone.
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Wireless Remote
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless
Remote Commander may not function
properly. In this case, replace the battery with
a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber
or vinyl objects for a long period of time
On handling the LCD screen
If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on
the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen
will come off easily. Wipe those off as soon as
possible.
If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a
tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD screen may
be scratched.
If the LCD screen becomes dirty with
fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you
gently remove those from the screen then clean
it with a soft cloth, etc.
On handling the light-emitting part
of flash
If the LCD screen becomes dirty with
fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that
you use a soft cloth to clean it.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface
In hot or humid locations
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold, periodically clean and store
the lens as described above.
LCD screen
Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause uneven color and other
damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
To clean the casing and the projector
lens
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
Wipe the casing and the lens gently with a
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass
cleaning cloth.
If the casing and the projector lens is very dirty,
clean the camcorder casing and the lens with
a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and
then wipe the casing and the projector lens with
a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following so as not to deform the
casing, damage the finish or scratch the lens:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent,
insecticide and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with the above
substances on your hands
rechargeable battery to retain the date,
time, and other settings even when the
LCD screen is closed. The pre-installed
rechargeable battery is always charged
while your camcorder is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor
or while the battery pack is attached. The
rechargeable battery will be fully discharged
in about 3 months if you do not use your
camcorder at all. Charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery before you start using
your camcorder.
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Specifications
System
Signal format:
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation other than date
recording will not be affected.
NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-PJ650V/
PJ660/PJ660V)
PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-PJ650E/
PJ650VE/PJ660E/PJ660VE)
HD TV
Movie recording format:
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0
compatible):
How to charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital
5.1 Creator*1
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen
closed for more than 24 hours.
MPEG-2 PS:
Video: MPEG-2 (Video)
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital
5.1 Creator*1
MP4:
Note on disposal/transfer the
ownership of the camcorder
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
1
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Even if you delete all movies and still
images, or perform [Format] (p. 52),
data on the internal memory may not be
completely erased. It is recommended that
Photo file format:
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible
MPF Baseline Compatible
Recording media (Movie/Photo):
you select
[Setup] [
Media
Internal memory
Settings] [Format] [Empty] to
prevent the recovery of your data.
HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE: 32 GB
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE: 64 GB
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
SD card (Class 4 or faster)
The capacity that a user can use (Approx.)
HDR-PJ650E: 31.1 GB*3
HDR- PJ650V/PJ650VE: 28.1 GB*2
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E: 62.4 GB*3
HDR-PJ660V/PJ660VE: 59.4 GB*2
2
*
1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, 2.8 GB is
used for pre-installed map and another
portion is used for data management
functions. Only pre-installed
demonstration movie may be deleted.
1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of
which is used for system management
and/or application files. Only pre-
installed demonstration movie may be
deleted.
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Viewfinder:
Electronic viewfinder (color)
Image device:
4.6 mm (1/3.91 type) CMOS Sensor
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):
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Max. 20.4 mega (6 016 3 384) pixels*4
Gross: Approx. 5 430 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9)*5:
Approx. 5 020 000 pixels
Effective (photo, 16:9):
LCD screen
Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels:
921 600 (1 920 480)
Approx. 5 020 000 pixels
Effective (photo, 4:3):
Projector
Projection type: DLP
Light source: LED (R/G/B)
Focus: Manual
Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over
Contrast ratio: 1500:1
Approx. 3 760 000 pixels
Lens:
G Lens
12× (Optical)*5, 20× (Extended, while
recording movies)*6, 160× (Digital)
Filter diameter: 46 mm (1 13/16 in.)
37 mm (1 1/2 in.) (When attaching the Step
Down Ring)
Resolution (output): nHD (640 360)
Continuous projection time (when using the
supplied battery pack):
F1.8 ~ F3.4
Focal length:
Approx. 1 h 40 min.
General
f= 2.9 mm ~ 34.8 mm (1/8 in. ~ 1 3/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies*5: 26.8 mm ~ 321.6 mm
(1 1/16 in. ~ 12 3/4 in.) (16:9)
For photos: 26.8 mm ~ 321.6 mm (1 1/16 in.
~ 12 3/4 in.) (16:9)
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A
Average power consumption:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder at normal brightness:
HD: 2.9 W MP4: 2.7 W STD: 2.7 W
During camera recording using LCD screen
at normal brightness:
Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor],
[Outdoor]
Minimum illumination:
6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed
1/60 second (HDR-PJ650V/PJ660/PJ660V) or
1/50 second (HDR-PJ650E/PJ650VE/PJ660E/
PJ660VE))
HD: 3.1 W MP4: 2.9 W STD: 2.9 W
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to
104 °F)
3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter
speed 1/30 second (HDR-PJ650V/PJ660/
PJ660V) or 1/25 second (HDR-PJ650E/
PJ650VE/PJ660E/PJ660VE))
Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to
+140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.):
67 mm 72.5 mm 134 mm (2 3/4 in.
2 7/8 in. 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
projecting parts
4
*
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
and the image processing system
(BIONZ) allow still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
92 mm 80.5 mm 156 mm (3 5/8 in.
3 1/4 in. 6 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the
projecting parts, the supplied rechargeable
battery pack attached, and the lens hood
5
6
*
[
SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or
[Off].
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
*
[
Mass (approx.)
HDR-PJ650V/PJ650VE/PJ660V/PJ660VE:
450 g (15 oz) main unit only
Input/Output connectors
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector
PROJECTOR IN jack: HDMI micro connector
MIC input jack: Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)
Headphone jack: Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)
USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)
540 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood
HDR-PJ650E/PJ660/PJ660E:
445 g (15 oz) main unit only
535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
*
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
USB connection is only for output
(HDR-PJ650E/PJ650VE/PJ660E/PJ660VE).
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AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
On trademarks
“Handycam” and
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“AVCHD,” “AVCHD Progressive,” “AVCHD”
logotype and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype
are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
are
50 Hz/60 Hz
Current consumption: 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)
“Memory Stick,” “
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
,” “Memory Stick PRO
,” “Memory
Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to
+140 °F)
“
Duo,” “
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “
,”
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
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,”
“
“
,” “MagicGate,”
,” “MagicGate Memory
Mass (approx.): 150 g (5.3 oz) excluding the
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
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Corporation.
power cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A
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Sony Corporation.
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Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
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of Dolby Laboratories.
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Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
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Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
Design and specifications of your camcorder and
accessories are subject to change without notice.
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trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other
countries.
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MAP DATA FOR
VIDEO CAMERA
RECORDER
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc.
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FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA
RECORDER PRODUCTS under which this
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Copyright and trademark information
Japan
1993-2011 NAVTEQ
2012 ZENRIN CO., LTD.
Australia
Hema Maps Pty. Ltd, 2010.
Copyright. Based on data provided under license
from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psma.com.au).
Product incorporates data which is 2010
Telstra Corporation Limited, GM Holden
Limited, Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd, NAVTEQ
International LLC, Sentinel Content Pty Limited and
Continental Pty Ltd.
Austria
Jordan
Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen
Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre
Canada
Mexico
This data includes information taken with permission
from Canadian authorities, including Her Majesty
the Queen in Right of Canada, Queen’s Printer for
Ontario, Canada Post Corporation, GeoBase,
The Department of Natural Resources Canada. All
rights reserved.
Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y
Geografía.)
Norway
Copyright 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority
Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova,
Poland , Slovenia and Ukraine
EuroGeographic
Portugal
Source: IgeoE – Portugal
Spain
Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG
France
source: IGN 2009 - BD TOPO
Sweden
Based upon electronic data National Land Survey
Germany
Sweden.
Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der
zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen.
Switzerland
Topografische Grundlage: Bundesamt für
Great Britain
Landestopographie.
Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright
and database right 2010
Contains Royal Mail data Royal Mail copyright
and database right 2010
United States
United States Postal Service 2010. Prices are not
established, controlled or approved by the United
States Postal Service
.
Greece
Copyright Geomatics Ltd.
The following trademarks and registrations are owned
by the USPS: United States Postal Service, USPS,
and ZIP+4.
Hungary
Copyright 2003; Top-Map Ltd.
Italy
La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale
riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto
prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana.
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Screen indicators
The following indicators appear when you
indicators that appear during recording or
playing.
Intelligent Auto (face
detection/scene detection/
camera-shake detection/
sound detection) (34)
Center
Indicator
Center
Meaning
Slideshow Set (31)
Warning (55)
Left
Right
Playback mode (30)
Right
Indicator
Meaning
Recording image quality
(HD/MP4/STD), frame
rate (60p/50p/60i/50i/
24p/25p), recording mode
(PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and
movie size (33)
60i
720
Bottom
Left
Indicator
Meaning
MENU button (49)
60min
Remaining battery
Recording/playback/
editing media (24)
Counter (hour:minute:
second)
Self-timer recording (50)
GPS triangulation status
0:00:00
00min
Estimated remaining
recording time
[Airplane Mode] set to
Approximate number of
recordable photos and
photo size (51)
9999
Video light
20.4M
Wide Mode (51)
Playback folder
[Face Detection] set to
100/112
Current playing movie or
photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
Connection to the external
media device (47)
[Off] (51)
[Smile Shutter] set to [Off]
Manual focus (50)
Scene Selection (50)
Bottom
Indicator
White Balance (50)
SteadyShot off (50)
White Balance Shift (50)
Conversion Lens (50)
Zebra (51)
Peaking (51)
Cinematone
Destination (53)
Meaning
Audio Rec Level (51)
[Auto Wind NR] set to
[Off] (51)
[Closer Voice] set to [Off]
Blt-in Zoom Mic (51)
Audio Mode (51)
Low Lux (50)
AGC Limit (50)
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Index
PlayMemories Home Help
Symbols
Guide......................................17, 44
Projector ......................................38
I
A
Initial setup..................................21
Install............................................43
IRIS...............................................50
AVCHD recording disc........10, 33
R
B
REC Mode ...................................33
Recording ....................................26
Recording and playback time ...57
Recording media.........................24
Recording time of movies..........57
Repair...........................................54
Battery pack.................................18
Beep..............................................23
L
C
Language........................................9
LCD screen..................................27
LP..................................................33
Care ..............................................60
Charging the battery pack using
your computer.............................19
Computer.....................................43
Creating discs..............................45
S
Saving images on an external
media device..........................45, 46
M
Screen indicators ..................28, 71
SD card.........................................25
Self-diagnosis display.................55
Setting the date and time...........21
Specifications ..............................64
Starting PlayMemories Home...44
Step down ring............................16
Summer Time .............................21
Supplied Items.............................17
MANUAL dial.............................35
Map View.....................................32
Media Select ................................24
Media Settings.............................24
Memory card...............................24
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media............................................25
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
(Mark2)........................................25
D
Data Code....................................23
Date/Time....................................23
Delete ...........................................40
Display items on the LCD
screen ...........................................27
Divide...........................................40
Dual Capture...............................26
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”
media............................................25
T
E
Menu lists ....................................50
Menus...........................................49
Mirror mode ...............................29
Movies..........................................26
Multi interface shoe..............14, 62
Thumbnails .................................31
Tripod...........................................15
Troubleshooting..........................54
TV.................................................36
Editing..........................................40
Event View...................................30
External media device..........45, 46
F
N
U
FH.................................................33
Full charge ...................................19
FX .................................................33
Notes on handling of your
camcorder....................................60
USB...............................................19
USB Adaptor Cable ....................46
USB connection support
cable..............................................17
G
P
GPS...............................................36
Grip belt.......................................15
Parts and controls.......................14
Photos ..........................................27
Playback.......................................30
PlayMemories Home..... 17, 42, 43
V
VBR ..............................................59
H
“Handycam” User Guide ...........10
HDMI Cable................................36
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