Sony DCR SR100 User Manual

2-672-377-12(1)  
Enjoying with  
your Hard Disk  
Drive Handycam  
12  
15  
Getting Started  
Camera Operating  
Guide  
Easy  
24  
30  
Handycam  
Read this first  
Recording  
/Playback  
Using the Setup items  
Editing images  
48  
67  
DCR-SR100  
Dubbing, Printing  
Troubleshooting  
71  
78  
Additional Information  
Glossary, Index  
92  
101  
For connecting to  
Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can be  
found at our Customer Support Website.  
your computer,  
see “Computer  
Application  
Guide”.  
US  
Printed on 100% recycled paper using  
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
© 2006 Sony Corporation  
Printed in Japan  
WARNING  
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
This symbol is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of  
uninsulated “dangerous  
voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
This symbol is intended to alert  
the user to the presence of  
important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
For your protection, please read these safety  
instructions completely before operating  
Cleaning  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened  
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.  
the appliance, and keep this manual for  
future reference.  
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions  
and instructions on the appliance, or the one  
described in the operating instructions and  
adhere to them.  
Installation  
Water and Moisture  
Use  
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –  
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen  
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, etc.  
Power Sources  
This set should be operated only from the type of  
power source indicated on the marking label. If  
you are not sure of the type of electrical power  
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or  
local power company. For those sets designed to  
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer  
to the operating instructions.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord  
exits from the appliance.  
Polarization  
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac  
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider  
than the other).  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one  
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing  
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug by forcing it in.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious  
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must never  
be blocked or covered.  
Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or  
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,  
since this can result in fire or electric shock.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
– Never block the slots and openings by placing  
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface.  
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as  
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short out parts that could result  
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the set.  
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Continued  
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Lightning  
Safety Check  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)  
to determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition.  
Service  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the set.  
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.  
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by  
being dropped, or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
– If the set does not operate normally when  
following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are specified in the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the set to normal operation.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
CAUTION  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-  
222-SONY (7669).  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-SR100  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A  
Telephone number: 858-942-2230  
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.  
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 http://www.rbrc.org/  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Continued  
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Note  
Notes on use  
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 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.  
Your camcorder is supplied with two  
kinds of operations guides.  
– “Camera Operating Guide” (This manual)  
– “Computer Application Guide”  
On using the camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.  
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:  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– 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.  
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.  
Battery  
• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip  
proofed or waterproofed. See  
• To prevent the hard disk from being broken  
or recorded images from being lost, do not  
do the followings when either of the  
respective lamps of the POWER switch  
(p.19) or the ACCESS lamp (p.30) is on:  
– Removing the battery pack or AC  
Adaptor from the camcorder  
– Applying mechanical shock or vibration  
to the camcorder  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the  
bottom. Record the serial number in the space  
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever  
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
• Before connecting your camcorder to  
another device with a USB cable etc., be  
sure to insert the connector plug in the  
properdirection. Ifyouinserttheconnector  
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the  
terminal may be damaged, or this may  
cause a malfunction of your camcorder.  
Model No. DCR-SR100  
Serial No.  
Model No. AC-  
Serial No.  
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• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws. You  
cannotdubcopyrightprotectedsoftwareon  
your camcorder.  
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen,  
viewfinder, and lens  
• A setup item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precisiontechnology,soover99.99%ofthe  
pixels are operational for effective use.  
However, there may be some tiny black  
pointsand/orbrightpoints(white,red,blue,  
or green in color) that appear constantly on  
the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These  
points are normal.  
Compatibility of images  
You cannot play back both movies and still  
imagesotherthantheimagesrecordedwith  
your camcorder. You also cannot play back  
images recorded with other DCR-SR100.  
On this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used on this manual are  
captured using a digital still camera, and  
thus may appear different from what you  
see.  
• Designandspecificationsofthiscamcorder  
and accessories are subject to change  
without notice.  
• The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p.64).  
Black point  
White, red, blue or  
green point  
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,  
orthelenstodirectsunlightforlongperiods  
of timemay causemalfunctions. Becareful  
when placing the camera near a window or  
outdoors.  
• Donotaimatthe sun. Doing somightcause  
your camcorder to malfunction. Take  
images of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
About the Carl Zeiss lens  
YourcamcorderisequippedwithaCarlZeiss  
lens, which was developed jointly by Carl  
Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation,  
and produces superior images.  
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for  
video cameras and offers a quality typical of  
a Carl Zeiss lens.  
On recording  
• 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.  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
countries/regions. To view your recordings  
on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based  
TV.  
Also, the lens for your camcorder is T  
coated to suppress unwanted reflections and  
faithfully reproduce colors.  
-
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer  
Function. The number value indicates the  
amount of light from a subject coming into  
the lens.  
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
Save all your recorded image data  
Note on using the camcorder in  
highlands  
You cannot use the camcorder in a low-pressure  
area, where its altitude is more than 3,000 meters  
(9,800 feet).  
• In the case of your image data being damaged,  
save all your recorded images. It is recommended  
that you save the image data on a DVD using your  
computer (see “Computer Application Guide”).  
Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device  
(p.71).  
Note on disposal/transfer  
• It is recommended that you save your image data  
periodically after recording.  
• If you perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59) or  
formattingthecamcorder,youmaynotdeletedata  
from the hard diskcompletely. When you transfer  
the camcorder, it is recommended that you  
perform [EMPTY HDD] (p.60) to make it  
difficult to recover your data. In addition to the  
above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is  
recommended that you destroy the actual body of  
the camcorder. This may prevent data recovery  
on the hard disk of the camcorder.  
Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder  
• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be  
recognized, or recording or playback may not be  
possible.  
• Especially, during recording/playback, do not  
apply shock. After recording, do not apply  
vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the  
ACCESS lamp is lit.  
• While using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do  
not crash the camera against a subject.  
If you cannot record/play back images,  
perform [HDD FORMAT]  
• If you repeat recording/deletingimagesfor along  
time, fragmentation occurs. Images cannot be  
saved/recorded. In such case, save the images to  
perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).  
On the drop sensor  
• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock  
by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor  
function (p.60). When a drop occurs, or under a  
non-gravity condition, the block noise to protect  
the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop  
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play  
back maybe stopped.  
Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p.101)  
Notes on Battery Pack/AC Adaptor  
• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid  
the followings. They may cause malfunctions.  
– Removing the battery pack  
– Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging  
using the AC Adaptor)  
• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.  
Note on operational temperatures  
• When the temperature of the camcorder becomes  
extremely high or extremely low, you may not  
record or playback the camcorder to provide  
protection to the camcorder. In case of this, a  
message appears on the LCD screen (p.89).  
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Table of Contents  
Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam...................................................14  
Getting Started  
Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording  
Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic  
settings  
Recording/Playback  
Recording  
Continued  
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Table of Contents (continued)  
Playback  
Recording/playback  
Using the Setup items  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions  
Settings for still images  
HDD SET ..........................................................................................59  
10  
Editing images  
Dubbing, Printing  
Troubleshooting  
Additional Information  
Glossary, Index  
11  
Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive  
Handycam  
You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers  
more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment.  
“Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient  
Recording onto the hard disk for long hours  
(p.17, 30)  
You can record more than seven hours* when the  
image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard  
disk. All the recorded images are saved on the free  
hard disk space. You are not at a risk to writeimages  
onto your favorite images by mistake.  
Also,youdonotneedtorewindorfast-forwardyour  
movie, and you can start recording whenever you  
are ready.  
*Ifyouchangetheimagequalityofamovie,youcanrecord  
images for longer hours.  
You can find a scene quickly by using the  
VISUAL INDEX screen (p.31).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check  
the recorded images at a glance. All you have to do  
is touch the scene you want to view.  
Also, you can search for a desired scene by date  
using Date Index.  
Viewing on a TV or saving to VCR/DVD  
devices  
You can connect your Handycam directly to a TV  
to play back the recorded images (p.42). Also, you  
can save them to VCR/DVD devices.  
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Realistic sounds can be recorded (5.1ch surround sound) (p.35)  
You can record the movie with 5.1ch surround  
sound. You can create a DVD containing your  
movies with 5.1ch surround sound with supplied  
computer software. This provides full sound on a  
home theater.  
Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer  
One Touch DVD Burn  
(“Computer Application Guide”)  
You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a  
simple touch. Images that have not been saved to a  
DVD with OneTouch DVD Burn can automatically  
be saved.  
Edit images and create a DVD with selected images  
(“Computer Application Guide”)  
You can copy images to your computer. You can also edit  
images and create a DVD with selected images.  
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Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot  
record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete  
the unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder.  
• If you delete the images, you can record images on the free hard disk space again.  
Preparing (p.15)  
Recording (p.30)  
Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
• Viewing on the LCD screen (p.31)  
• Viewing on a TV (p.42)  
Saving  
Save recorded images on a DVD or alike.  
• SavingimagesonaDVDusingacomputer(“ComputerApplication  
Guide”).  
• Copying images to a computer (“Computer Application Guide”).  
• Dubbing on VCR/DVD devices (p.71).  
Deleting images  
Deletetheimagedatathathasbeensavedonyourcamcorder.  
If you delete the images, you can record new images on the  
free hard disk space again.  
• Select image and delete it (p.45).  
• Delete all the images ([HDD FORMAT], p.59).  
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Getting Started  
Step 1: Checking supplied items  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FP60 (1) (p.17)  
Make sure that you have following items  
supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
AC Adaptor (1) (p.16)  
CD-ROM “ImageMixer for HDD  
Camcorder” (1)  
“Camera Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)  
“Computer Application Guide” (1)  
Power cord (1) (p.16)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p.42, 71, 73)  
USB cable (1) (p.75, 77)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
Youcan chargethebattery after attaching the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series)  
(p.95) to your camcorder.  
You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with  
your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the  
battery pack forthe model number.) Installing the  
battery pack with excess force may lead to  
camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in  
battery pack performance or difficulty in  
removing the battery pack.  
2
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to set it to  
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).  
POWER switch  
OFF  
ON  
(CHG)  
MODE  
POWER  
CHG lamp  
DC IN jack  
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder.  
Open the jack cover to connect the AC  
Adaptor.  
Jack cover  
DC plug  
Battery  
pack  
Power cord  
AC Adaptor  
To the wall outlet  
Jack cover  
1
Slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
Face down the  
vmarktomatch  
the v mark of  
the camcorder.  
4
Connect the power cord to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall outlet.  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
CHG  
16  
                   
Recording time  
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhenyou  
use a fully charged battery pack.  
5
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off  
when the battery is fully charged.  
Remove the AC Adaptor from the  
DC IN jack on your camcorder.  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
• Remove the AC Adaptor holding both your  
camcorder and the DC plug.  
060  
065  
065  
030  
030  
030  
NP-FP50  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
095  
100  
105  
045  
050  
050  
NP-FP60  
(supplied)  
130  
140  
145  
065  
070  
070  
NP-FP70  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
155  
170  
175  
075  
085  
085  
BATT(battery)  
release lever  
235  
255  
260  
115  
125  
130  
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure  
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER  
switch (p.19) is on.  
* Typical recording time shows the time when you  
repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/  
off and zooming.  
When storing the battery pack  
Use up the battery pack completely if you do  
not intend to use it for a long time (p.95).  
• Times shown vary according to the following  
conditions.  
– Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.  
– Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.  
– Bottom: Recording time when recording with  
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.  
To use an outside power source  
Make the same connections as you do when  
charging the battery pack. The battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
Charging time (full charge)  
Approximate time (min.) required when you  
fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.  
Battery pack  
NP-FP50  
Charging time  
125  
135  
155  
170  
220  
NP-FP60 (supplied)  
NP-FP70  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
Continued  
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On the AC Adaptor  
Playback time  
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible  
wall outlet close by. If any trouble occurs while  
using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power  
by removing the plug from the wall outlet.  
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhenyou  
use a fully charged battery pack.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
LCD screen LCD screen  
Battery pack  
opened*  
105  
closed  
125  
NP-FP50  
NP-FP60  
(supplied)  
160  
190  
PRECAUTION  
225  
270  
400  
265  
315  
475  
NP-FP70  
NP-FP71  
NP-FP90  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(house current) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.  
*
When the LCD backlight turns on.  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,  
or BATTERY INFO (p.37) will not be correctly  
displayed under the following conditions.  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
– The battery pack is fully discharged.  
(For BATTERY INFO only.)  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC  
IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power  
cord is removed from the wall outlet.  
• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP-  
FP71orNP-FP90 battery packwhen a video light  
(optional) is attached.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C  
(77°F). (10-30°C (50-86°F) is recommended.)  
• Available recording and playback time will be  
shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your  
camcorder  
• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK  
SET], p.22), the next time you turn on the power  
of your camcorder, the current date and time will  
be displayedon theLCDscreenfor afewseconds.  
To record, slide the POWER switch to turn  
on the respective lamp.  
When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK  
SET] screen appears (p.22).  
POWER switch  
Lens cover  
2
Hold your camcorder correctly.  
1
Turn on the power by sliding the  
POWER switch in the direction of  
the arrow while pressing the green  
button in the center.  
3
Ensureagoodgrip,thenfastenthe  
belt.  
Whenyourecord,switchthepowermode  
by sliding the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow until the respective  
lamp lights up.  
Green button  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
(PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on  
your camcorder, or to edit/delete them  
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to  
turnoffautomaticallyifyouleaveyourcamcorder  
without any operation for approximately five  
minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF],  
p.64).  
• When you set the POWER switch to  
or (Still), the lens cover opens up.  
(Movie)  
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder  
The LCD screen  
The viewfinder  
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the  
camcorder(1),thenrotateittothebestangle  
to record or play (2).  
You can view images using the viewfinder  
with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing  
down the battery, or when the image seen on  
the LCD screen is poor.  
2 180  
degrees  
DISP/BATT INFO  
Viewfinder  
(max.)  
Extend the viewfinder  
until it clicks.  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the image  
is clear.  
1 90degreestothe  
camcorder  
2 90 degrees  
(max.)  
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD  
frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the  
LCD screen.  
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the  
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens  
side, you can close it with the LCD screen side  
facing out. This is convenient during playback  
operations.  
backlight by selecting  
STANDARD SET -  
[LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p.62).  
The recorded image will not be affected by the  
setting.  
You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]  
while looking through the viewfinder (p.58).  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds until  
appears.  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or you want  
to save battery power. The recorded image  
will not be affected by the setting. To cancel,  
press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until  
disappears.  
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p.62) to  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  
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Step 5: Using the touch panel  
You can play back recorded images (p.28,  
31), or change the settings (p.48) using the  
touch panel.  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Selectthescreenlanguagein[LANGUAGE]  
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.  
on the  
TIME/LANGU. (p.64).  
SupporttherearoftheLCDpanelwith  
your finger. Then, touch the buttons  
displayed on the screen.  
Touch the button on the LCD screen.  
DISP/BATT INFO  
• Perform the same actions as described above  
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.  
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD  
frame accidentally while using the touch panel.  
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work  
correctly, adjust the LCD screen  
(CALIBRATION) (p.97).  
To hide the screen indicators  
Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the  
screen indicators (counter, etc.).  
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Step 6: Setting the date and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set  
4
Select the desired geographical  
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen  
appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or slide the POWER switch.  
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3  
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets  
discharged and the date and time settings may be  
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the  
rechargeablebatteryandthensetthedateandtime  
again (p.97).  
area with  
/
, then touch  
.
CLOCK SET  
AREA26  
GMT -5.0  
Bogota  
New york  
,
OFF  
DST  
DATE  
2006Y JANM  
1D 12 00 AM  
OK  
POWER switch  
5
6
Set [DST SET] to [ON] with  
, if necessary, then touch  
/
.
Set [Y] (year) with  
/
, then  
touch  
.
CLOCK SET  
AREA26  
GMT -5.0  
Bogota  
New york  
,
OFF  
DST  
DATE  
2006Y JANM  
1D 12 00 AM  
OK  
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the  
first time.  
You can set any year up to the year 2079.  
1
Touch  
t [SETUP].  
60min  
7
Set[M](month),[D] (day), hourand  
minute, then touch  
.
CAMERA SET  
PROGRAM AE  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
OK  
The clock starts.  
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.  
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.  
2
Select  
/
(TIME/LANGU.) with  
• Refer to page 93 for information concerning  
, then touch  
.
• The recording date and time are not displayed  
during recording, but are automatically recorded  
onto the hard disk and displayed during playback  
([DATA CODE], p.62).  
• Instead of [DST SET], [SUMMERTIME] is  
displayed for some models.  
60min  
DISP OUT  
SETUP ROTATE  
A.SHUT OFF  
CLOCK SET  
ARE  
DST SET  
LANGU
OK  
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with  
then touch  
/
,
.
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Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of  
the recording image  
You cannot change the aspect ratio in the  
following cases:  
– while recording movies  
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you  
can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution  
images.  
– when [D. EFFECT] is set to [OLD  
MOVIE] (p.58)  
• Differences in the angle of view between  
16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the  
zoom position.  
• If you intend to view images on a wide TV,  
recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is  
recommended.  
POWER switch  
To play back images after connecting  
your camcorder to a TV  
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according  
to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42).  
• When viewing 16:9 (wide) images with [TV  
TYPE] set to [4:3], images may appear rough  
depending on subjects.  
WIDE SELECT  
Movies  
Still images  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to light up  
1
2
Slide the POWER switchto light up  
the (Still) lamp.  
the  
(Movie) lamp.  
The image size ratio changes to 4:3.  
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired setting.  
• Still image size is set to [  
2.3M] (  
)
when 16:9 (wide) is selected. [3.0M] (  
) is  
set in maximum mode when 4:3 is selected.  
• The number of recordable still images is 9,999.  
2
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired screen aspect  
ratio.  
16:9 (wide)*  
4:3*  
* Whenviewing ontheLCDscreen. Theimage  
may look different in the viewfinder.  
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings  
Using Easy Handycam operation  
Easy Handycam operation is a function for making  
nearly all settings automatic with just one press of  
theEASYbutton. Since onlybasic functionsbecome  
available and screen font size increases for easy  
viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy  
operation.  
EASY button  
The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation  
Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.  
For details on setup, See page 49.  
60min  
STBY  
EASY  
EASY  
Touch  
LAN-  
GUAGE  
HDD  
FORMAT  
CLOCK  
SET  
BEEP  
SETUP  
• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed.  
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.  
• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam  
operation.  
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation  
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an  
invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appears.  
• BACK LIGHT (p.35)  
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO (p.20)  
• Zoom lever/buttons (during playback)  
Now try recording  
Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 7 (p.15 to 23) before operation.  
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25  
Recording with ease  
Slide the POWER switch  
in the direction of the  
arrow while pressing the  
greenbuttononlywhenthe  
POWER switch is in the  
OFF (CHG) position.  
To record movies  
To record still images  
Movies  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the  
(Movie) lamp.  
Press EASY.  
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then  
appears on the LCD screen.  
60min  
STBY  
EASY  
Easy Handycam  
operation  
ON.  
SETUP  
3
Press START/STOP B (or C).  
60min  
EASY  
STBY  
60min  
EASY  
REC  
00:01:00  
SETUP  
SETUP  
[STBY]  
[REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
• [REC MODE] is set to [HQ] (default settings) (p.61).  
• A recordable time of movies you can record in a succession is up to 12 hours.  
To record the next movies  
Perform step 3.  
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Still images  
1
SlidethePOWERswitchAinthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe  
lamp.  
(Still)  
2
3
Press EASY.  
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then  
appears on the LCD screen.  
60min  
112  
EASY  
Easy Handycam  
operation  
ON.  
SETUP  
Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.  
Shutter  
click  
Beep  
112  
min  
min  
EASY  
EASY  
SETUP  
SETUP  
Flashing bLights up  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
• [ QUALITY] is set to [FINE] (default settings) (p.57).  
To record the next still images  
Perform step 3.  
To cancel Easy Handycam  
Press EASY again.  
disappears on the LCD screen.  
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Playback with ease  
POWER switch  
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow while  
pressing the green button only  
whenthePOWERswitchisin the  
OFF (CHG) position.  
To play back images  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.  
Press EASY.  
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then  
appears on the LCD screen.  
DATE  
EDIT  
Recording  
date  
60min  
DEC 21 2006  
12:34:01  
EASY  
The last recorded/played back  
movie is marked with i.  
Also,whenyoutouchi,you  
can play back the movie from  
the point you have stopped  
previously.  
Previous  
6 images  
Next 6  
images  
SETUP  
(Movie) tab  
(Still) tab  
(Playlist) tab (p.69)  
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3
Start playback.  
Movies  
Touch  
(Movie)tab, thentouchthethumbnailof themovietobe playedback.  
60min  
100/112  
01:12:34  
Toggles Play or  
Pause as you touch  
Next scene  
Recording  
date/time  
EASY  
Beginning of the scene/  
previous scene  
JAN  
1
2006  
001-0001  
12:00:00 AM  
Stop (go to the  
VISUAL INDEX screen)  
SETUP  
Reverse/ Forward  
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• Touch  
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.  
• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust it with  
/
.
Still Images  
Touch  
back.  
(Still) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the still image to be played  
min  
EASY  
100/112  
Slide show button  
JAN  
1
2006  
Recording  
date/time  
12:00:00 AM  
Go to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
SETUP  
Previous/Next  
• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• When you touch [EDIT] on the VISUAL INDEX screen, you can delete images. See “Deleting images” on  
To cancel Easy Handycam  
Press EASY again.  
disappears on the LCD screen.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
Zoom lever  
Lens cover  
PHOTO  
Opens in accordance  
with the setting of the  
POWER switch.  
POWER switch  
START/STOP A  
ACCESS lamp  
START/STOP B  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow repeatedly to  
light up the respective lamp.  
Press the green button  
only when the POWER  
switch is in the OFF  
(CHG) position.  
Start recording.  
Movies  
Press START/STOP A (or B).  
Still Images  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus A, then press it fully B.  
60min  
REC  
00:01:00  
Shutter  
click  
Beep  
60min  
3.0M FINE  
123  
P-MENU  
START/  
STOP  
[STBY] b [REC]  
P-MENU  
Flashing b Lights up  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
• If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk.  
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor.  
You cannot record movies and still images at the same time.  
• A recordable time of movies in a succession is up to 12 hours.  
• When a movie data file exceeds 2 GB, the next file is created automatically.  
• For image quality of movies, see [REC MODE] (p.61), of still images, see [  
IMAGE SIZE] (p.57).  
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Playback  
1
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the  
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.  
Recording  
date  
DATE  
EDIT  
60min  
DEC 21 2006  
12:34:01  
The last recorded/played  
back movie is marked with  
i. Also, when you touch  
i, you can play back the  
movie from the point you  
have stopped previously.  
Previous  
6 images  
Next 6  
images  
P-MENU  
(Movie) tab  
(Still) tab  
(Playlist) tab (p.69)  
• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images  
can be displayed at the same time.  
• Touch [  
DISPLAY] in  
STANDARD SET to set the number of thumbnails that appear in the  
VISUAL INDEX screen (p.63)  
• If you press and hold  
/
, you can scroll the thumbnail index quickly.  
2
Start playback.  
Movies  
Touch  
Still Images  
(Movie)tabandthemovie  
Touch  
(Still)tabandthestillimage  
to be played back.  
to be played back.  
Toggles Play  
Beginning of the  
scene/previous  
scene  
111/112  
60min  
Next  
scene  
orPauseasyou  
touch  
Slide show  
button  
001-1000  
101-0001  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
Stop(gototheVISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
Previous/  
Next  
Go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
ThescreenreturnstotheVISUALINDEX  
screen when playback has completed.  
Touch  
movie slowly.  
• One touch of  
fast forward approximately five times faster, two  
touches make it approximately 10 times faster,  
three touches make it approximately 30 times  
faster, four touches make it approximately 60  
times faster.  
/
during pause to play back  
makes the reverse/  
To adjust the volume  
Touch  
with  
t [VOLUME], then adjust it  
.
/
/
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in  
[SETUP] (p.48).  
, touch  
Continued  
,
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Searching for the desired images  
by date (Date Index)  
4
5
Touch Previous/Next Date button  
to select the date of the desired  
image.  
You can search for desired images by date  
efficiently.  
60min  
DATE  
1
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to light up the  
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
END  
MAY  
MAY  
1
2006  
2006  
5
JUN 10 2006  
JUN 15 2006  
JUL 20 2006  
JUL 25 2006  
AUG 30 2006  
SEP  
1
2006  
OK  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
P-MENU  
DATE  
EDIT  
60min  
DEC 21 2006  
12:34:01  
Touch  
while the selected date  
ofthedesiredimageishighlighted.  
The images for selected date are  
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
P-MENU  
2
3
To search for movies, touch  
(Movie) tab. To search for still  
images, touch  
(Still) tab.  
Touch [DATE].  
The recording dates of images are  
displayed on the screen.  
ReturntotheVISUAL  
INDEX screen  
60min  
DATE  
END  
MAY  
MAY  
1
2006  
2006  
5
JUN 10 2006  
JUN 15 2006  
JUL 20 2006  
JUL 25 2006  
AUG 30 2006  
SEP  
1
2006  
OK  
P-MENU  
Previous/Next Date button  
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33  
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.  
You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to  
zoom to a level greater than 10 × (p.56).  
To use the flash ...................... 8  
Press  
(flash) 8 repeatedly to select the  
setting.  
No indicator displayed: Automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient  
ambient light.  
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the  
flash regardless of the surrounding  
brightness.  
r
(No flash): Records without flash.  
• The recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.7 m (1 to 9 feet).  
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash  
lampbeforeusingit.Flasheffectmaybeimpaired  
if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.  
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the  
flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is  
complete.  
• If you use the flash in bright places such as when  
shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be  
effective.  
• The flash does not work when attaching the  
conversion lens (optional) or filter (optional).  
Recording  
You can change the brightness of the flash by  
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the  
redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p.54).  
To use zoom ....................... 17  
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for  
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
To record in dark places (NightShot)  
.......................................... 9  
SettheNIGHTSHOTswitch9toON.(  
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)  
Wider range of  
view: (Wide)  
• To record an image brighter, use SuperNightShot  
function (p.55). To record an image brighter in  
dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.55).  
Close view:  
(Telephoto)  
• The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared  
light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port4  
with your fingers or other objects.  
• Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly  
from the power zoom lever 1. If you do so, the  
sound of the lever moving may be recorded.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
Youcannot changethe zoomspeedwiththezoom  
buttons 7 on the LCD frame.  
• Adjustthefocusmanually([FOCUS],p.54)when  
it is hard to focus automatically.  
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
• The minimum distance required between your  
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is  
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and  
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.  
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To adjust the exposure for backlit  
subjects (BACK LIGHT) .............. 5  
To fix the exposure for the selected  
subject................................. 6  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT 5 to display .. To  
cancel the back light function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
See [SPOT METER] on page 52.  
To add special effects ............... 6  
See  
PICT. APPLI. on page 57.  
To record sound with more presence  
(5.1ch surround recording) ..... 23  
Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1  
Creator installed for recording 5.1ch  
surround sound. Using the supplied  
computerapplications,youcancreateaDVD  
containing movies with the 5.1ch surround  
sound, which provides full sound on an  
appropriate device.  
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch  
recording. 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when  
played back on your camcorder.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround  
sound Glossary (p.101)  
Sound picked up by the built-in 4ch  
microphone 3 is converted to 5.1ch  
surround sound and recorded.  
To record with a wireless microphone  
You can use a wireless microphone* (optional) to  
record distant sound wirelessly.  
The sound it picks up is allotted to the front center  
part of the 5.1ch surround sound, mixed with the  
sound picked up by the internal microphone, and  
recorded. You can enjoy more realistic sound by  
playing back a DVD created with the supplied  
computer application on the device that supports  
5.1ch surround sound. Attach the wireless  
microphonetotheActiveInterfaceShoe2(p.77).  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your  
wireless microphone.  
* Optional wireless microphone is not available in  
all countries.  
To adjust the focus for an off center  
subject ................................. 6  
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 54.  
Continued  
,
35  
                     
To use a tripod........................ qg  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the  
screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod  
receptacle qg using a tripod screw.  
To attach the shoulder belt ......... 0  
Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your  
camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt.  
Playback  
To play back a series of  
still images (Slide show) ........... 6  
Touch  
on the still image playback  
screen (p.31).  
The slide show begins from the selected  
image.  
Touch  
touch  
to stop the slide show. To restart,  
again.  
You can touch  
to set continuous slide show  
playback. Thedefault setting is[ON](continuous  
playback).  
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
To use Playback zoom............17  
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5  
times the original size.  
Magnificationcanbeadjustedwiththepower  
zoom lever 1 or the zoom buttons 7 on  
the LCD frame.  
1 Play back the image you want to magnify.  
To record in mirror mode............ qs  
Open the LCD screen qs 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to  
the lens side (2).  
2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto).  
A frame appears on the LCD screen.  
3 Touchtheportionthatyouwanttodisplay  
in the center of the LCD screen.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch [END].  
You cannotchange thezoom speed with thezoom  
buttons 7 on the LCD frame.  
Amirror-imageofthesubjectappearsontheLCD  
screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
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Other part names and functions  
3 Built-in 4ch microphone  
Recording/playback  
To check the remaining battery .... qf  
When an external microphone (optional) is  
connected, ittakesprecedenceoverthe internal  
microphone.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISP/BATTINFOqf. Ifyou pressthis  
buttononce,BATTERYINFOappearsonthe  
screen for about seven seconds. Press the  
buttonwhileBATTERYINFOappearsonthe  
screen to extend the indication to the 20-  
second maximum.  
4 Remote sensor  
Point the Remote Commander (p.41) towards  
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.  
4 Recording lamp  
The recording lamp lights up in red during  
recording (p.63).  
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity  
for the batteryor the hard disk ofthecamcorder  
is running low.  
BATTERY INFO  
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL  
Remaining battery  
REC TIME AVAILABLE  
(approx.)  
LCD SCREEN:  
VIEWFINDER:  
90  
99  
qd Speaker  
Recording  
capacity (approx.)  
Sounds come out from the speaker while  
playing back.  
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 31.  
Check the available free hard disk  
space................................... 6  
See [HDD INFO] (p.59).  
• During recording, the remaining recordable time/  
number of still images are displayed.  
To turn off the operation confirmation  
beep .................................... 6  
To initialize the settings (Reset) ... qa  
Press RESET qa to initialize all the  
settings, including settings for date and  
time. (Setup items customized on Personal  
Menu are not initialized.)  
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Checking/Deleting the last scene  
(Review/Review deleting)  
You can check the last recorded movies/still  
Deleting the last scene (Review  
deleting)  
images. Also, you can delete the checked  
images.  
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can  
delete it on the spot.  
Checking the last scene  
(Review)  
1
Press  
during the review.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the (Movie) or (Still) lamp,  
then touch  
60min  
REVIEW  
100/112  
Delete?  
.
YES  
NO  
The playback of the latest scene starts.  
Movie  
60min  
REVIEW  
112/112  
01:12:34  
2
Touch [YES].  
You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.  
101-0001  
00:00:20  
Touch to display below function  
buttons.  
You can delete the last recorded image in a  
succession with Review deleting.  
You can only delete the last recorded image in  
order with Review. To delete the desired image,  
• When the recorded images are deleted in order  
with Review deleting, you cannot continue to  
delete them if a protected image appears on the  
screen.  
: Return to the beginning of the  
viewing movie.  
/
: Adjust the volume.  
Still image  
60min  
REVIEW  
30/30  
101-0001  
• When you delete still images that were recorded  
continuously (p.56), all the images are deleted at  
the same time.  
To return to recording  
Touch  
.
• Camera data (recording date, conditions etc.) is  
not displayed.  
• When reviewing still images recorded  
continuously (p.56), you can forward/backward  
the images with  
/
.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
( ) is a reference page.  
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
60min  
112  
60min  
REC  
00:01:00  
[
]
60min  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
1 Remaining battery (approx.) (37)  
9 Image size (57)  
2 Recording mode (HQ / SP / LP) (61)  
0 Quality ([FINE] / [STD]) (57)  
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /  
qa Number of recordable still images  
[REC] (recording))  
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)  
5 Remaining recordable time of movies  
6 5.1ch surround recording (35)  
7 Review button (38)  
8 Personal Menu button (48)  
Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
60min  
1/12  
60min  
100/112  
01:01:00  
101-0001  
102-0001  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
qs Playback mode  
qj Numberofplayedbackstillimages/Total  
number of recorded still images  
qd Number of played back movies/Total  
number of recorded movies  
qk Recording folders/files (94)  
ql Previous/Next button (29, 31)  
w; Slide show button (36)  
qf Previous/Next button (29, 31)  
qg Recording folders/files (94)  
qh Video operation buttons (29, 31)  
wa VISUAL INDEX button (29, 31)  
Continued  
,
39  
           
( ) is a reference page.  
Center  
Indicators on the LCD screen and  
viewfinder  
Indicator  
Meaning  
NightShot (34)  
When you can change the setup items, or  
during recording or playback, following  
indicators are displayed.  
Super NightShot (55)  
Color Slow Shutter (55)  
PictBridgeconnecting(75)  
Upper left  
Upper Center  
Upper right  
E
60min  
STBY  
00:01:00  
Warning (88)  
[
]
60min  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
P-MENU  
Picture effect (58)  
Digital effect (58)  
Manual focus (54)  
Bottom  
Center  
9
Upper left  
PROGRAM AE (52)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
5.1ch surround  
recording (35)  
.
Backlight (35)  
n
White balance (53)  
WIDE SELECT (23)  
SteadyShot off (56)  
Self-timer recording (55)  
Continuous photo  
recording /Bracket  
recording (56)  
Flexible spot meter (52)/  
Exposure (53)  
LCD panel off (58)  
Flash light (54)  
MICREF LEVEL low (61)  
DATA CODE while recording  
Upper center  
The recording date and time are recorded  
automatically. They are not displayed while  
recording. However, you can check them as  
[DATA CODE] during playback (p.62).  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Repeat of Slide show (36)  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader (57)  
LCD backlight off (20)  
Drop sensor off (60)  
Drop sensor (60)  
40  
   
Remote Commander  
Remove the insulation sheetbefore using the  
Remote Commander.  
1 DATA CODE (p.62)  
Displays the date and time or camera setting  
data of the recorded images (p.62) when you  
press this while playing back.  
Insulation sheet  
2 PHOTO (p.27, 30)  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded as a still image.  
3 SCAN/SLOW (p.29, 31)  
4 . > (Previous/Next) (p.29, 31)  
5 PLAY (p.29, 31)  
7 DISPLAY (p.21)  
8 Transmitter  
9 START/STOP (p.26, 30)  
q; Power zoom (p.34, 36)  
qa PAUSE (p.29, 31)  
qs VISUAL INDEX (p.28, 31)  
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you  
press this while playing back.  
qd b / B / v / V / ENTER  
When you press any button, the orange frame  
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired  
button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press  
ENTER to enter.  
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote  
sensor to operate your camcorder (p.37).  
• When no commands have been sent from the  
Remote Commander in a certain period, the  
orange frame disappears. When you press any of  
b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears  
at the position where it was displayed last.  
• To change the battery, see page 98.  
41  
         
Playing the image on a TV  
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the  
supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with the devices to be connected.  
• To view the recorded images on a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.  
A/V jack  
(Yellow) (White) (Red)  
IN  
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO  
VCRs or TVs  
: Signal flow  
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
To set the aspect ratio according to the  
connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Connect to the input jack of the other device.  
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
Change the setting according to the screen  
aspect ratio of the TV you will view images  
on.  
(optional)  
When connecting to another device via the S  
VIDEOjack, byusingan A/Vconnecting cable  
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher  
quality images can be produced than with an  
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and  
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO  
plug(S VIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting  
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The  
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S  
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.  
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the  
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
2 Touch  
STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t  
[16:9] or [4:3] t  
t [SETUP] t  
.
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV  
compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via an  
S VIDEO jack, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV  
switched to full mode automatically. Refer also  
to the manual supplied with your TV.  
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image  
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded  
image’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9  
(wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.  
When your TV is connected to a VCR  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN  
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on  
theVCRtoLINE(VIDEO1, VIDEO2, etc.),  
if the VCR has an input selector.  
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• If you connect the camcorder to a TV, you cannot  
play back images with 5.1ch surround sound.  
Using the supplied computer applications  
(“Computer Application Guide”), you can create  
aDVDcontainingmovieswiththe5.1chsurround  
sound on an appropriate device.  
• On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in 4:3  
aspectratiomay notbe displayedfullscreen. This  
is not a malfunction.  
• When you play back an image recorded in 16:9  
(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible  
with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to  
[4:3].  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V  
connecting cable to the video input jack and  
connect the white (left channel) or the red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
You can display the counter on the TV screen by  
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]  
(p.64).  
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Saving images  
Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of the camcorder. Due to some limitations  
on the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to the external media.  
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.  
Saving images on DVD using your computer  
By using the software in the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on the camcorder.  
For details, see “Computer Application Guide”.  
Create DVD with One Touch  
You can save images recorded on the  
camcorder directly to a DVD with  
Application Guide”.  
ease.  
See “Computer  
Create DVD with the desired  
images  
You can save images copied to your  
computeronaDVD.Youcanalsoedit  
the images.  
See “Computer  
Application Guide”.  
Saving images by connecting the camcorder to other VCR/DVD devices  
You can save images recorded on the camcorder by connecting to other VCR/DVD devices.  
Dub to VCR/DVD devices  
You can save the images recorded on  
the camcorder by connecting the  
camcorder to VCR/DVD devices.  
See “Dubbing to  
VCR/DVD devices”  
on page 71.  
44  
     
Deleting images  
You can provide free hard disk space by  
deleting image data on the camcorder.  
You can check the free hard disk space of the  
camcorder on [HDD INFO] (p.59).  
• Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete the  
images, cancel the protection (p.70).  
• Important data should be saved (p.44).  
3
4
Touch [DELETE].  
Select the image to be deleted.  
The selected image is marked with  
.
• Do not delete the image data on the hard disk of  
the camcorder from your computer.  
DELETE  
DATE  
END  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
Deleting the desired images  
OK  
1
Slide the POWER switch tolight up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
• Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen  
to check the movie (Preview). Touch to  
return to the previous screen. The Preview  
screen buttons have the same functions as the  
ones on the Review screen (p.38).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
You can select multiple images at the same  
time.  
DATE  
EDIT  
60min  
DEC 21 2006  
12:34:01  
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
You cannot recover an image once you delete  
it.  
P-MENU  
• If you delete an original movie that is listed in a  
Playlist (p.67), it is also deleted from the Playlist.  
2
Select the  
(Movie) tab or the  
To delete all movies or still images at  
once  
(Still) tab that includes the  
image you want to delete, then  
touch [EDIT].  
1 Todeleteamovie,touch  
(Movie)tab,  
(Still)  
to delete still images, touch  
60min  
tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
EDIT  
END  
2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE ALL] t  
DELETE  
DATE  
DELETE  
[YES] t [YES].  
1/2  
PRO-  
TECT  
DELETE  
ALL  
• Protected images cannot be deleted (p.69).  
• To recover all the recordable space of hard disk,  
perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).  
P-MENU  
• When you touch [EDIT] during Easy  
Handycam operation, only [DELETE],  
[DELETE ALL] and [DELETE DATE]  
appears (p.28).  
Continued  
,
45  
     
Deleting images by date  
You can delete movies or still images by date  
at once.  
5
6
Touch  
while the selected date  
ofthedesiredimageishighlighted.  
Go back to the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
Touch [EDIT], then touch [DELETE  
DATE] t [YES].  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
60min  
EDIT  
END  
DELETE  
DATE  
EDIT  
60min  
DELETE  
DATE  
DEC 21 2006  
12:34:01  
1/2  
PRO-  
TECT  
DELETE  
ALL  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
Deletemovies orstillimagesrecordedon  
the selected date at once.  
2
3
To delete movies, touch  
(Movie) tab. To delete still images,  
You cannot delete movies and still images  
recorded on the same date at the same time.  
You cannot delete protected images (p.69).  
• When the multiple number of the same date is  
displayed in step 3, only the image data in the  
selected date folder can be deleted.  
touch  
(Still) tab.  
Touch [DATE].  
The recording dates of images are  
displayed on the screen.  
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen  
60min  
DATE  
END  
OK  
MAY  
MAY  
1
2006  
2006  
5
JUN 10 2006  
JUN 15 2006  
JUL 20 2006  
JUL 25 2006  
AUG 30 2006  
SEP  
1
2006  
P-MENU  
Previous/Next Date button  
4
Touch Previous/Next Date button  
to select the date of the desired  
image.  
46  
   
47  
Using the Setup items  
Using the Setup items  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up  
the respective lamp.  
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in  
the center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF  
(CHG) position.  
: Settings for movies  
: Settings for still images  
: Settings for PLAY/EDIT  
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.  
Unavailable items will be grayed out.  
x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu  
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.  
You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p.65).  
1 Touch  
.
60min  
STBY  
SUR  
MONITR  
SETUP  
EXPO-  
SURE  
SPOT  
FOCUS  
SPOT  
METER  
FADER  
2 Touch the desired setup item.  
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch  
/
until it is displayed.  
3 Select the desired setting, then touch  
.
x To change the setup items  
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.  
1
60min  
2
60min  
3
4
STBY  
FOCUS  
60min  
STBY  
60min  
STBY  
STBY  
COLOR SLOW S: OFF  
COLOR SLOW S: ON  
SUPER NS  
NS LIGHT  
CAMERA SET  
COLOR SLOW S  
SELF-TIMER  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
PROGRAM AE  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
DIZITAL ZOOM  
STEAD
OK  
OK  
OK  
48  
           
1 Touch  
2 Select the desired setup item.  
Touch to select the item, then touch  
in step 2.)  
t[SETUP].  
/
. (The process in step 3 is the same as that  
3 Select the desired item.  
You can also touch the item directly to select it.  
4 Customize the item.  
After finishing the settings, touch  
If you decide not to change the setting, touch  
t
(close) to hide the setup screen.  
to return to the previous screen.  
x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation  
does not appear during Easy Handycam operation (p.24).  
60min  
EASY  
STBY  
SETUP  
1 Touch [SETUP].  
Available setup items appear.  
2 Select the desired item.  
3 Customize the item.  
Touch  
after finishing the setting.  
If you decide not to change the setting, touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
• Cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p.27) to change the setup items for the standard operation.  
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Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.  
The following settings are made automatically during Easy  
Handycam operation (p.24).  
Setup items  
Easy Handycam  
Position of lamp:  
Movie  
Still  
PLAY/EDIT  
CAMERA SET (p.52)  
PROGRAM AE  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
ON  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
WHITE BAL.  
AUTO SHUTTER  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
AUTO  
*1/OFF  
OFF  
z
z
z
FLASH SET  
SUPER NS  
z
z
z
z
OFF  
NS LIGHT  
z
OFF  
COLOR SLOW S  
SELF-TIMER  
SELF-TIMER  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
OFF  
OFF  
z
OFF  
z
z
ON  
STILL SET (p.56)  
BURST  
OFF  
FINE  
z
z
z
z
QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
PICT. APPLI. (p.57)  
FADER  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
z
z
z
D. EFFECT  
PICT. EFFECT  
REC CTRL  
USB SELECT *2  
z
z
z
z
z
ON  
DEMO MODE  
HDD SET (p.59)  
HDD FORMAT  
HDD INFO  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
ON  
DROP SENSOR  
EMPTY HDD  
50  
   
Easy Handycam  
Position of lamp:  
Movie  
Still  
PLAY/EDIT  
STANDARD SET (p.61)  
REC MODE  
HQ  
z*1  
z
z
z
VOLUME  
STEREO  
NORMAL  
MULTI-SOUND  
MICREF LEVEL  
SUR MONITOR  
z
z
/NORMAL//  
NORMAL/*1  
LCD/VF SET  
z
z
z
*1  
TV TYPE  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
USB SPEED  
DATA CODE  
DISPLAY  
DATE/TIME  
*1  
AUTO  
REMAINING  
REMOTE CTRL  
REC LAMP  
BEEP  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
ON  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
ON  
z*1  
z
z
z
z
z
LCD PANEL  
DISP OUTPUT  
SETUP ROTATE  
A.SHUT OFF  
CALIBRATION  
5min  
TIME/LANGU. (p.64)  
CLOCK SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
AREA SET  
DST SET  
LANGUAGE  
*
*
1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.  
2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device  
with the USB cable.  
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CAMERA SET  
Settingstoadjustyourcamcordertothe  
recording conditions  
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./  
STEADYSHOT, etc.)  
SUNSET&MOON**(  
)
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
Select to maintain the atmosphere of  
situations such as sunsets, general night  
views or fireworks.  
See page 48 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
LANDSCAPE**(  
)
PROGRAM AE  
You can record images effectively in various  
situations with thePROGRAM AE function.  
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This  
setting also prevents your camcorder from  
focusing on glass or metal meshin windows  
that comes in between the camcorder and  
the subject.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record images  
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]  
function.  
• Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as  
nottofocusonsubjectsonlyashortdistanceaway.  
Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to  
focus on subjects farther away.  
SPOTLIGHT*(  
)
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove  
the power source for more than five minutes.  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)  
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the  
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable  
brightness even when there is strong contrast  
between the subject and the background,  
such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
Selecttobringoutthesubjectsuchaspeople  
or flowers while creating a soft background.  
SPOT METER  
STBY  
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (  
)
AUTO  
END  
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
Selecttominimizeshakewhenshootingfast  
moving subjects.  
2 Touch [END].  
BEACH&SKI*(  
)
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO]t[END].  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove  
the power source for more than five minutes.  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing dark in strong light or reflected  
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or  
on a ski slope.  
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INDOOR (n)  
EXPOSURE  
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Indoors  
– At party scenes or studios where the  
lighting conditions change quickly  
– Underthevideolampsofthoseatastudio,  
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-  
like color lamps  
You can fix the brightness of an image  
manually. When recording indoors on a clear  
day, for example, you can avoid backlight  
shadows on people next to the window by  
fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of  
the room.  
60min  
EXPOSURE: MANUAL  
STBY  
ONE PUSH (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
OK  
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot the  
subject.  
appears.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t  
.
3 Touch [  
].  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops flashing.  
• Keep framing white object while  
flashing quickly.  
.
• If you rotatethe LCD panel 180 degreesand close  
the LCD panel with the screen facing outwards,  
you can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]  
while looking through the viewfinder (p.58).  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove  
the power source for more than five minutes.  
is  
flashesslowlyifwhitebalancecould  
not be set.  
keeps flashing even after you have  
touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to  
[AUTO].  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
• When you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] is selected, or you bring your camcorder  
outdoors from inside the house while using fixed  
exposure,select[AUTO]andaimyourcamcorder  
at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for  
better color balance adjustment.  
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change  
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your  
camcorderoutdoorsfrominsidethehouse,orvice  
versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]  
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove  
the power source for more than five minutes.  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
BAUTO  
The white balance isadjusted automatically.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Outdoors  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
Continued  
,
53  
           
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the  
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust  
the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust  
the zoom for recording. When you want to record  
a subject at close range, move the power zoom  
lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.  
• The minimum distance required between your  
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus is  
about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide angle and  
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.  
AUTO SHUTTER  
Automatically activates the electronic  
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when  
recording in bright conditions if you set it to  
[ON] (the default setting).  
SPOT FOCUS  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove  
the power source for more than five minutes.  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located in the center of  
the screen.  
FLASH SET  
SPOT FOCUS  
STBY  
You can set this function when you use the  
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)  
that is compatible with your camcorder.  
AUTO  
END  
x FLASH LEVEL  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
HIGH(  
)
Makes the flash level higher.  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO]t[END] in step 1.  
BNORMAL (  
LOW (  
)
)
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
Makes the flash level lower.  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove  
the power source for more than five minutes.  
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you  
remove the power source for more than five  
minutes.  
FOCUS  
x REDEYE REDUC  
Youcanpreventredeyebyactivatingtheflash  
before recording.  
Youcanadjustthefocusmanually.Selectthis  
when you want to focus on a certain subject  
intentionally.  
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press  
(flash)(p.34)repeatedlyto selectasetting.  
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to  
reduceredeyebeforetheflashautomatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always  
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-  
flash.  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the focus cannot be  
adjusted any closer, and  
appears when  
r
the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.  
(No flash): Records without flash.  
3 Touch  
.
• Theredeyereductionmaynotproducethedesired  
effect due to individual differences and other  
conditions.  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO]t  
in step 1.  
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• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the  
power source for more than five minutes.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
image may slow down at this time.  
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)  
SELF-TIMER  
The self-timer starts recording a movie after  
about 10 seconds.  
You can record images at a maximum of 16  
times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark  
places.  
Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the  
NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.  
[”SUPER NS”] flash on the screen.  
Press START/STOP when  
[
SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] ( ).  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
You can also use the self-timer with START/  
STOP on the Remote Commander (p.41).  
and  
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to  
[OFF].  
• Do not use NightShot and [SUPER NS] in bright  
places. This may cause a malfunction.  
SELF-TIMER  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p.34).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjustthefocusmanually([FOCUS],p.54)when  
it is hard to focus automatically.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
image may slow down at this time.  
The self-timer starts recording a still image  
after about 10 seconds.  
Press PHOTO when [  
set to [ON] ( ).  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
SELF-TIMER] is  
You can also use the self-timer with PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p.41).  
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)  
You can record clearer images with the light  
which emits infrared light while using  
NightShot. The default setting is [ON].  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p.34).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS  
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
COLOR SLOW S  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
You can record an image brighter in color  
even in dark places.  
Set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON].  
and  
[COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the  
screen.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.54),  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
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STILL SET  
Settings for still images  
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 48 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom to a level greater than  
10×(the default setting) while recording.  
Note that the image quality decreases when  
you are using the digital zoom.  
BURST  
You can record several still images one after  
another by pressing PHOTO.  
BOFF  
Selectthiswhennotrecordingcontinuously.  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. Thezooming zoneappears  
when you select the zooming level.  
NORMAL (  
)
Records still images continuously at  
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The  
numbers of the maximum recordable  
images are as follows:  
BOFF  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
3.0M (  
1.9M (  
VGA (0.3M) (  
2.3M (  
) : 3 images  
) : 4 images  
20 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and  
after that up to 20 × zoom is performed  
digitally.  
) : 21 images  
) : 3 images  
120 ×  
EXP. BRKTG (  
)
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and  
after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed  
digitally.  
Records 3 images consecutively with  
different exposures at approximately 0.5  
second intervals. You can compare the three  
images and select an image recorded at the  
best exposure.  
STEADYSHOT  
You can record images using  
• The flash will not function during continuous  
recording.  
• Themaximumnumberofimageswillberecorded  
in the self-timer mode or when you are operating  
with the Remote Commander.  
You may not be able to record continuous images  
up to the maximum number depending on the  
image size and the remaining hard disk space of  
the camcorder.  
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is  
[ON]). Set[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (  
when using a tripod or the conversion lens  
(optional).  
)
• [EXP. BRKTG]doesnotfunction,ifthehard disk  
space is only available for less than three still  
images.  
• It takes longer to record continuous images to the  
hard disk compared to normal recording. Record  
the next still image after the scroll bar indicator  
(
) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.  
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PICT. APPLI.  
Specialeffects on images oradditional  
functions on recording/playback  
(PICT. EFFECT/D. EFFECT, etc.)  
QUALITY  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
BFINE (  
)
Recordsstillimagesatthefineimagequality  
level.  
See page 48 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
STANDARD (  
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
)
FADER  
The size of still images (Approx. kB)  
Youcanaddthefollowingeffectstocurrently  
recording images.  
VGA  
(0.3M)  
3.0M  
1.9M  
2.3M  
1 During standby (fade in) or recording (fade  
out),selectthedesiredeffect,thentouch  
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the  
image is stored as a still image. (While storing  
the image, the screen turns to blue.)  
.
FINE  
1540  
640  
1150  
480  
960  
420  
150  
60  
(FINE)  
STANDARD  
(STD)  
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
IMAGE SIZE  
To cancel the current setting before your  
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. Once you  
press START/STOP, the setting is cancelled.  
B3.0M (  
)
Records still images clearly.  
1.9M (  
)
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
Fading out  
Fading in  
WHITE FADER  
VGA (0.3M) (  
)
Allows for the maximum number of images  
to be recorded.  
• When the aspect ratio is changed to 16:9 (wide),  
BLACK FADER  
the image size is changed to [  
(p.23).  
2.3M] (  
)
• The number of pixels for each image size is as  
follows:  
3.0M : 2016×1512  
1.9M : 1600×1200  
VGA (0.3M) : 640×480  
2.3M : 2016×1134  
• The maximum number of recordable still images  
is 9,999.  
OVERLAP (fade in only)  
WIPE (fade in only)  
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OLD MOVIE  
Adds an sepia colored effect to movies.  
• The aspect ratio cannot bechanged to 16:9(wide)  
when [OLD MOVIE] is selected.  
Using the viewfinder  
You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER]  
while using the viewfinder by having the  
LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed  
with the screen facing out.  
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)  
1 Make sure the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD  
screen with the screen facing out.  
appears.  
Youcanaddspecialeffectstoapictureduring  
recording.  
appears.  
BOFF  
3 Touch  
.
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.  
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.  
4 Touch [YES].  
The LCD screen is turned off.  
SEPIA  
Picture appears in sepia.  
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the  
display in the viewfinder.  
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.  
B&W  
Picture appears in black and white.  
6 Touch the button you want to set.  
PASTEL  
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with  
/
, and  
touch  
.
[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select a desired  
effect.  
: The LCD screen lights up.  
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.  
To hide the buttons, touch  
.
MOSAIC  
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)  
You can add digital effects to your  
recordings.  
appears.  
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.  
1 Touch the desired effect.  
2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the  
REC CTRL  
effect with  
/
, then touch  
.
See page 73.  
The image displayed when you touch  
is saved as a still image.  
USB SELECT  
3 Touch  
.
appears.  
You can copy images to a computer when  
connectingyourcamcordertoyourcomputer  
with theUSB cableor printstillimages when  
connecting to the PictBridge compliant  
printer (p.75).  
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step  
1.  
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)  
Replaces a brighter area in a previously  
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a  
movie.  
DVD BURN  
The item has the same function as DVD  
BURN button on the camcorder body. See  
“Computer Application Guide”.  
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HDD SET  
Settings for the hard disk (HDD  
FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.)  
HDD  
See page 48 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
By connecting the USB cable between the  
camcorder and a computer, you can access  
from the computer to the hard disk of the  
camcorder.  
HDD FORMAT  
PictBridge PRINT  
You can delete all the imageson the harddisk  
of the camcorder to recover recordable free  
space to allow you to write in.  
• Toavoidthelossofimportantimages,theyshould  
be saved (p.44) before performing [HDD  
FORMAT].  
• For details on a computer connection, see  
“Computer Application Guide”.  
DEMO MODE  
1 To perform [HDD FORMAT], touch [YES]  
t [YES].  
The default setting is [ON] so that you can  
view the demonstration in about 10 minutes,  
after you have set the POWER switch to  
(Movie).  
2 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch  
.
• Protected images are also deleted.  
• While [HDD FORMAT] is activated, do not  
remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack.  
• While[HDDFORMAT]isactivated,donotapply  
vibration or shock.  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
– when you touch the screen during the  
demonstration (The demonstration starts again  
in about 10 minutes.)  
– when you operate the buttons and switches  
HDD INFO  
– when the POWER switch is set to  
(Still)  
The hard disk information of the camcorder  
can be displayed to allow you to check  
approximate used and free spaces.  
– when you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON  
HDD INFO  
Used Space:  
Free Space:  
14,800MB  
15,200MB  
• The calculation for hard disk space is 1MB =  
1,048,576. The fractions less than MB are  
discarded when the hard disk space is displayed.  
Only the figures that are less than 30,000 MB for  
availableand unavailablehard diskspacesappear.  
• Since there is the management file area, the used  
space is not displayed as 0MB when you perform  
[HDD FORMAT] or [EMPTY HDD].  
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• If you do not follow theinstructionsaboveto turn  
on the switch, [EMPTY HDD] cannot be  
displayed on the set up items.  
• The actual performing time for [EMPTY HDD]  
is approximately 30 minutes.  
• Remove all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not  
remove the AC Adaptor during the operation.  
• While performing [EMPTY HDD], do not apply  
any vibrations or shocks.  
• When you havecancelled[EMPTYHDD]during  
the operation, perform [HDD FORMAT] or  
[EMPTY HDD] when you use the camcorder for  
the next time.  
DROP SENSOR  
The [DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the  
default setting. When the drop sensor senses  
a drop of the camcorder ( appears), you  
may not record/play back the images to  
protect the internal hard disk.  
• Set thedropsensor to[ON] (default setting)when  
you use the camcorder. Otherwise when you drop  
the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk of  
the camcorder.  
• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor  
activates.Whenyourecordimagesduringactivity  
such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set  
• Protected images (p.69) are also deleted.  
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (  
the dropsensor.  
) not to activate  
• [DROP SENSOR] is automatically set to [ON]  
after you remove the power source for more than  
five minutes.  
EMPTY HDD  
[EMPTY HDD] allows you to write non  
important data onto the hard disk of the  
camcorder. In this way, it may become more  
difficult to recover any original data. When  
you dispose or transfer the camcorder to  
others, it is recommended that you perform  
[EMPTY HDD].  
• If you perform [EMPTY HDD], all the images  
aredeleted.Toavoidthelossofimportantimages,  
they should be saved (p.44) before performing  
[EMPTY HDD].  
1 Be sure the AC Adaptor is connected. While  
pressing DISP/BATT INFO, slide the  
POWER switch to turn on.  
You can perform this operation, whichever  
position of the  
(Movie) /  
(Still) /  
(PLAY/EDIT) is lit.  
2 Touch  
t
HDD SET t  
[EMPTY HDD] t [YES] t [YES].  
3 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch  
.
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STANDARD SET  
Settings while recording or other basic  
settings  
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED,  
etc.)  
MULTI-SOUND  
You can select whether to play back audio  
recordedusing[REC CTRL](p.73)withdual  
sound or stereo sound.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the item is selected.  
See page 48 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
BSTEREO  
Plays back with main and sub sound (or  
stereo sound).  
1
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
Plays back with main sound or the left  
channel sound.  
You can select an image quality of the movie  
from three levels.  
2
BHQ ( HQ )  
Plays back with sub sound or the right  
channel sound.  
Records in high quality mode  
(approx. recordable time is up to 7 hours 20  
min.).  
• The setting returns to [STEREO] after you  
remove the power source for more than five  
minutes.  
SP ( SP )  
Records in standard quality mode  
(approx. recordable time is up to 10 hours  
50min.).  
MICREF LEVEL  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
LP ( LP )  
Increases the recording time (Long Play)  
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 hours  
50 min.).  
Select [LOW] when you want to record  
excitingandpowerfulsoundinaconcerthall,  
etc.  
• Theremainingrecordabletimeisdisplayedonthe  
screen.  
• The maximum number of recordable movies is  
9,999.  
BNORMAL  
Records various surround sounds,  
converting them into the same level.  
LOW (  
)
• IfyourecordintheLP mode, thequalityofscenes  
may be degraded, or scenes with quick  
movements may appear with a block noise when  
you play back the images.  
Records surround sound faithfully. This  
setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you  
remove the power source for more than five  
minutes.  
VOLUME  
See page 31.  
SUR MONITOR  
You can display the direction from which the  
recording sound comes when recording in  
5.1ch mode.  
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You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio  
image appears in the viewfinder.  
LCD/VF SET  
The recorded image willnot be affected even  
when you change the setting.  
BLETTER BOX  
Normal setting (standard type of screen)  
x LCD BRIGHT  
SQUEZE (Squeeze)  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
Expands the image vertically if black bands  
at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect  
ratio are undesirable.  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
2 Touch  
/
.
.
TV TYPE  
x LCD BL LEVEL  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
See page 42.  
USB SPEED  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
You can select data transfer speed used to  
transfer data to your computer.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
BAUTO  
Sends data by switching automatically  
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and  
the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full  
speed transfer).  
• When you use the AC Adaptor as the power  
source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for  
the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
FULL SPEED  
Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full  
speed transfer).  
x LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
DATA CODE  
You can check the information recorded  
automatically (data code) during playback.  
Low intensity  
High intensity  
BOFF  
x VF B.LIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time of recorded  
images.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
CAMERA DATA  
Displaysthecamerasettingdataofrecorded  
images.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
• When you connect your camcorder to AC  
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for  
the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
x VF WIDE DISP  
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DATE/TIME  
BZOOM LINK  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)  
60min  
00:00:00  
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*  
6IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
JAN  
1:12:34 AM  
1
2006  
12IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.  
* You can operate with the zoom buttonson the  
1Date  
2Time  
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.  
CAMERA DATA  
Movie  
60min  
00:00:00  
REMAINING  
BAUTO  
AWB  
Displays the remaining hard disk free space  
for about eight seconds as described below.  
– Whenyourcamcorderrecognizesthefree  
hard disk space, with the POWER switch  
Still image  
60min  
10/10  
is set to  
(Movie)  
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to  
switch the screen display from off to on,  
with the POWER switch is set to  
(Movie)  
– When the available free space of the hard  
disk remains less than five minutes for  
movies  
3SteadyShot off  
4Exposure  
5White balance  
6Gain  
7Shutter speed  
8Aperture value  
9Exposure value  
– When you start recording from the line  
input  
ON  
Always displays the remaining hard disk  
free space indicator.  
appears for an image recorded using a flash.  
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen, if  
you connect your camcorder to a TV.  
• The indicator toggles through the following  
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the  
Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t  
CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication).  
• Depending on the hard disk condition of the  
camcorder, bars [--:--:--] appear.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)  
The default setting is [ON] so that you can  
use the supplied Remote Commander (p.41).  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by other device’s  
remote control.  
• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the  
power source for more than five minutes.  
• The setting returns to [ON] after you remove the  
power source for more than five minutes.  
DISPLAY  
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
You can select the number of thumbnails that  
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
The camera recording lamp will not light up  
during recording when you set this to [OFF].  
(The default setting is [ON].)  
Thumbnail  
Glossary (p.102)  
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TIME/LANGU.  
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,  
etc.)  
BEEP  
See page 48 for details on selecting  
setup items.  
BON  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
CLOCK SET  
See page 22.  
OFF  
Cancels the melody.  
AREA SET  
DISP OUTPUT  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock.  
Setyourlocalareawithv/Vwhenusingyour  
camcorder overseas.  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the counter on the  
LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
Refer to “World time difference” on page 93.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows the display also on the TV screen.  
DST SET  
SETUP ROTATE  
You can change this setting without stopping  
the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward one  
hour.  
BNORMAL  
Scrolls the setup items downwards by  
touching  
.
OPPOSITE  
Scrolls the setup items upwardsbytouching  
.
LANGUAGE  
You can select the language to be used on the  
LCD screen.  
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot  
find your native tongue among the options.  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
B5min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off,  
whenyoudonotoperate yourcamcorderfor  
more than approximately 5 minutes.  
NEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to  
[NEVER].  
CALIBRATION  
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Customizing Personal Menu  
You can add desired setup items to Personal  
Deleting a setup item  
Menu, and customize Personal Menu  
settings. This is convenient if you add  
frequently used setup items to Personal  
Menu.  
1
Touch  
t [DELETE].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired setup item is not displayed,  
Adding a setup item  
touch  
/
.
You can add up to 27 setup items for  
60min  
STBY  
Select button to delete.  
(Movie),  
(Still)or  
(PLAY/EDIT).  
SUR  
MONITR  
END  
Delete a less important setup item, if you  
want to add more.  
SETUP  
EXPO-  
SURE  
SPOT  
FOCUS  
SPOT  
METER  
FADER  
1
2
3
Touch  
t [ADD].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
2
3
Touch the setupitem that youwant  
to delete.  
60min  
Select the category  
STBY  
END  
OK  
CAMERA SET  
PICT. APPLI.  
HDD SET  
STANDARD SET  
TIME / LANGU.  
60min  
DELETE  
STBY  
Delete this from  
mode's  
P-MENU?  
YES  
NO  
Touch  
category, then touch  
/
to select a setup  
.
Touch [YES] t  
.
60min  
STBY  
You cannot delete [SETUP] and [P-MENU  
SET UP].  
END  
OK  
PROGRAM AE  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BAL.  
AUTO SHUTTER  
Touch  
item, then touch  
.
/
to select a setup  
t [YES] t  
The setup item is added to the end of list.  
Continued  
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65  
           
Arranging the order of setup  
items displayed on Personal  
Menu  
1
Touch  
t [SORT].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired setup item is not displayed,  
touch  
/
.
2
3
4
Touch the setup item you want to  
move.  
Touch  
/
to move the setup  
item to the desired place.  
Touch  
.
To sort more items, repeat step 2 to 4.  
5
Touch [END] t  
.
You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].  
Initializing the Personal Menu  
settings (Reset)  
Touch  
t [P-MENU SET UP] t  
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t  
.
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Editing images  
Creating the Playlist  
A Playlist is a list displaying your favorite  
movies selected from the original movies.  
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
Playlist  
Glossary (p.101)  
60min  
ADD  
• DonotremovethebatterypackortheACAdaptor  
from you camcorder while editing the Playlist. It  
may damage the hard disk of the camcorder.  
Add?  
YES  
NO  
You can add up to 99 scenes in the Playlist.  
You cannot add still images on the Playlist.  
• If you delete the original image data from the  
camcorder, they are automatically deleted from  
the Playlist.  
To add all the images selected by date  
on the Playlist  
Touch [ ADD DATE] in step 3.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch tolight up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
Erasing unnecessary scenes  
from the Playlist  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
Select  
[EDIT].  
(Movie) tab, then touch  
1
Slide the POWER switchto light up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
60min  
IT
E
D
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
END  
DELETE  
DATE  
DELETE  
1/2  
DELETE  
ALL  
PRO-  
TECT  
2
Touch  
[ERASE].  
(Playlist)tabt[EDIT]t  
P-MENU  
END  
ERASE  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
3
4
Touch [  
ADD].  
• Touch  
/
to display[  
ADD] when  
OK  
[
ADD] is not displayed.  
Select the scene to be added to the  
Playlist.  
3
Selectthescenetobedeletedfrom  
the list.  
ADD  
DATE  
END  
END  
ERASE  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
OK  
OK  
The selected scene is marked with  
.
The selected scene is marked with  
.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the  
image, you can check the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the  
image, you can check the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
You can select several images at once.  
You can select multiple images at once.  
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4
Touch  
t [YES].  
5
6
Select the designated position  
with [T]/[t].  
END  
MOVE  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
Toeraseallthescenesatthesametime  
Touch [ERASE ALL] in step 2 t [YES].  
OK  
• The original images are not changed even if you  
erase the images from the Playlist.  
Move destination bar  
Changing the order within the  
Playlist  
Touch  
t [YES].  
• When you have selected multiple scenes, the  
scenes are moved following the order  
appeared in the Playlist.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
2
Touch  
[MOVE].  
(Playlist)tabt [EDIT]t  
END  
MOVE  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
OK  
3
4
Select the scene to be moved.  
END  
MOVE  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
OK  
The selected scene is marked with  
.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the  
image, you can check the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
You can select several images at once.  
Touch  
.
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Playing the Playlist  
Setting image  
protection (Protection)  
You can play the Playlist.  
You can protect selected images not to be  
deleted(p.45). Bysettingprotection, youcan  
prevent your images from being deleted by  
mistake.  
1
Slide the POWER switch tolight up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
Protecting the desired image  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
Youcansetprotectiontoanindividualimage.  
2
Touch  
(Playlist) tab.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switchto light up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist  
appears.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
60min  
EDIT  
1:23:01  
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTECT].  
P-MENU  
DATE  
PROTECT  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
END  
3
Touch the image from which you  
want to playback.  
OK  
The screen returns to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen when the Playlist is  
played back from the selected scene to  
the end.  
3
Touch the desired image you want  
to protect.  
The selected image is marked with -.  
DATE  
END  
PROTECT  
You can save images in your Playlist on a DVD  
using a computer. For details, see “Computer  
Application Guide”.  
Press and hold : PREVIEW  
OK  
You can select several images at once.  
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the  
image, you can check the image. Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
4
Touch  
t [YES].  
Protection on the image is set.  
• The protected image is marked with - on the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
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To cancel protection from the desired  
image  
To cancel protection from the desired  
image by date  
Touch the image marked with - in step 3.  
- mark disappears.  
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE] t  
[OFF] in step 4. - does not appear on the  
images that are cancelled for protection.  
Protecting images by date  
You can set protection for selected images by  
recording date.  
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on  
the LCD screen.  
2
Touch [DATE].  
60min  
DATE  
END  
OK  
MAY  
MAY  
1
2006  
2006  
5
JUN 10 2006  
JUN 15 2006  
JUL 20 2006  
JUL 25 2006  
AUG 30 2006  
2006  
SEP  
1
P-MENU  
Previous/Next  
Date button  
3
4
Select the desired date to protect  
with Previous/Next Date button,  
then touch  
.
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE]  
t [ON].  
Set protection for all the images in the  
selected folder by date.  
• Protected images are marked with - on  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
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Dubbing, Printing  
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices  
You can save images on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD recorders.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p.16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
To save image data on your computer or to save DVD using a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.  
You cannot use the i.LINK cable.  
• Since you dub your data to other device through analogue data, the image quality may decline.  
(Yellow) (White) (Red)  
A/V jack  
IN  
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO  
VCRs or  
DVD  
recorders  
: Video/Signal flow  
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,  
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device  
connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD  
PANEL] (the default setting, p.64).  
• To record the date/time and camera settings data,  
display them on the screen (p.62).  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and  
the red (right channel) or the white (left channel)  
plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.  
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
Connect to the input jack of the other device.  
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
When connecting to another device via the S  
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable  
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher  
quality images can be produced than with an  
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and  
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO  
plug(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting  
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The  
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S  
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.  
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71  
       
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
Set[TVTYPE]accordingtotheplayback  
device (p.42).  
Insert the recordingmediaforyour  
VCR or DVD recorder.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connect your camcorder to the  
VCR/DVD device with the A/V  
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or  
the A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional) 2.  
• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of  
a VCR or DVD device.  
4
5
Start the playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied  
with your recording device for details.  
When dubbing is finished, stop  
your camcorder and the recording  
device.  
• After dubbing your images, it is recommended  
that you delete unnecessary images from the hard  
disk of the camcorder (p.45).  
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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device  
You can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of  
camcorder.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p.16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
• On your camcorder, you cannot view images copied from a computer.  
(Yellow) (White) (Red)  
A/V jack  
OUT  
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO  
VCRs, DVD  
devices or TVs  
: Video/Signal flow  
You cannot record images from a TV with no  
output jacks.  
You cannot record TV programs which allow you  
to record once, or have copy control technology.  
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
Connect to the output jack of the other device.  
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
When connecting to another device via the S  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable  
A/V connecting cable to the video output jack,  
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher  
quality images can be produced than with an  
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and  
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO  
plug(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting  
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The  
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S  
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.  
and the red (right channel) or the white (left  
channel)plug totheaudiooutputjackon theVCR  
or the TV.  
Continued  
,
73  
     
1
2
Connect your camcorder to the TV  
or VCR/DVD device with the A/V  
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or  
the A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional) 2.  
8
Touch [END].  
• There may be a time difference between the point  
where you press [REC] and the actual point that  
the recording starts/stops.  
You cannot record an image as a still image even  
if you press PHOTO during recording.  
• Connect your camcorder to the output jacks  
of a TV or VCR/DVD device.  
If you are recording from a VCR/  
DVD device, insert the video tape  
or the DVD into the playback  
device.  
3
4
Slide the POWER switch to light up  
the  
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
Touch  
t [REC CTRL].  
If you connected your camcorder to the  
device which has the S VIDEO jack,  
touch [SET] t [VIDEO INPUT] t  
[S VIDEO] t  
.
• Touch [SET] to change the recording mode  
or adjust the volume.  
• Touch [SET] t [  
REMAIN] t [ON]  
to display the remaining hard disk free space  
indicator all the time.  
5
Start playing the cassette or the  
DVD on the play back device, or  
select a TV program.  
The image played on the connected  
deviceappearsontheLCDscreenofyour  
camcorder.  
6
7
Touch [REC] at the point you want  
to start recording.  
Touch  
at the point you want  
to stop recording.  
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Printing recorded still images  
(PictBridge compliant printer)  
You can print out still images using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].  
Whenconnectioniscomplete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears  
on the screen.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation.  
1/10  
PictBridge PRINT  
100-0002  
END  
Turn on the power of the printer.  
Toprintstillimagesafterhavingcopiedthemonto  
a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.  
SET EXEC  
Connect your camcorder to the  
printer  
The still image appears.  
You can also display [USB SELECT] screen by  
touching  
t [SETUP] t  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on.  
PICT. APPLI. t [USB SELECT].  
• We cannot guarantee the operation of modelsthat  
are not PictBridge compatible.  
You can perform this operation, whichever  
position of the  
(Movie) /  
(Still) /  
(PLAY/EDIT) is lit.  
Printing  
2
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to the printer using the  
USB cable (supplied).  
1
Select the image to be printed with  
/
.
2
3
Touch [SET] t [COPIES].  
Select the number of copies to be  
printed with  
/
.
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of  
one image to be printed.  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
To print the date on the image, touch  
[SET] t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or  
[DAY&TIME] t  
.
[USB SELECT] screen appears on the  
LCD screen.  
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,
75  
           
5
6
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].  
When printing is finished, [Printing...]  
disappearsandtheimageselectionscreen  
appears again. You can continue to print  
other images.  
When printing is finished, touch  
[END] t [END].  
• Referalsototheinstructionmanualfortheprinter  
to be used.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
– Operating the POWER switch  
– Removing the USB cable (supplied) from the  
printer  
• If the printer stops working, remove the USB  
cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on again  
and restart the operation from the beginning.  
• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9  
(wide) ratio, left and right ends of the image may  
be cut off.  
• Some printer models may not support the date  
printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
instruction manual for details.  
• Still images that have a file size of 2 MB or more  
or are larger than 2304 × 1728 pixels cannot be  
printed.  
• PictBridge is an industry standard established by  
the Camera & Imaging Products Association  
(CIPA). You can print still images without using  
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a  
digital video camera or digital still camera,  
regardless of model or manufacturer.  
To remove the USB cable from the  
camcorder and the printer  
1 Touch [END].  
2 Remove the USB cable from the camcorder  
and the printer.  
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Jacks to connect external devices  
1 REMOTE jack  
• Connect other optional accessories.  
2 Active Interface Shoe  
TheActiveInterfaceShoesuppliespower  
to optional accessories such as a video  
light, a flash, or a microphone. The  
accessory can be turned on or off as you  
operate the POWER switch on your  
camcorder. Refer also to the instruction  
manual supplied with your accessory for  
details.  
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device  
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To  
connect an accessory, press down and push it  
to the end, and then tighten the screw. To  
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and  
then press down and pull out the accessory.  
• When you are recording with the external  
flash (optional), turn off the power of the  
external flash to preventcharging noisebeing  
recorded.  
You cannot use an external flash (optional)  
and the built-in flash at the same time.  
• When an external microphone (optional) is  
connected, it takes precedence over the  
internal microphone (p.35).  
2...Open the shoe cover.  
456...Open the jack cover.  
3 Shoe cover  
4 A/V (audio/video) jack (p.42, 71, 73)  
5
(USB) jack (p.75)  
6 DC IN jack (p.16)  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the  
problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.  
• For connecting your camcorder to your computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.  
Note before sending your camcorder for repair  
Your camcorder may be needed to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending  
on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted. Be sure to save (backup)  
the data on the hard disk (p.42) on the other media before sending your camcorder to repair. We cannot  
guarantee any loss of your hard disk data.  
• When repairing the camcorder, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order  
to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data.  
Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.  
• Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after  
about one minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p.37) using a  
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings are reset, except the Personal  
Menu items.)  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Move it to a warm place and turn on the  
power after a little while.  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation (p.27).  
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.  
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off while recording or communicating with  
another device via USB cable.  
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.  
• Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy  
Handycam operation (p.24). The settings return to the ones before Easy Handycam operation  
when you cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27).  
[DEMO MODE] does not start.  
You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. Set the  
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.34).  
• Set the POWER switch to  
(Movie).  
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.  
• This is not a malfunction.  
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Your camcorder gets warm.  
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn  
off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
Batteries/Power sources  
The power does not turn on.  
• Thebatterypackisnotattachedtothecamcorder.Attachachargedbatterypacktothecamcorder  
(p.16).  
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.16).  
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been removed from the wall outlet. Connect it to the wall outlet  
(p.16).  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the  
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]  
(p.64), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.  
• The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p.16).  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.16).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.16).  
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly.  
• The battery charge is completed (p.16).  
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.16). If the problem persists, remove the  
AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be  
damaged.  
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator indicates  
that the battery pack has enough power to operate.  
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not  
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p.16).  
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.  
• The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.  
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem  
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.16).  
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open  
or close the LCD screen, it takes about one minute to display the correct remaining battery time.  
The battery pack is quickly discharged.  
• The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.  
• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem  
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.16).  
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,
79  
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.  
• Turn off the power, and remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again.  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
An unknown image appears on the screen.  
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p.59). Touch the LCD screen.  
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.  
• They may be warning indicators or messages (p.88).  
The image remains on the LCD screen.  
• This occurs if you remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack  
without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.  
• During Easy Handycam operation (p.24), you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off pressing  
and holding DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.27).  
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p.21,  
41).  
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.  
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p.97).  
• If you change the aspect ratio of the image, the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel  
and indicators will switch to the selected one (p.23).  
The image in the viewfinder is not clear.  
• Extend the viewfinder (p.20).  
• Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p.20).  
The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.  
• The image is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open. Close the LCD  
screen (p.20).  
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Recording  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.  
• Slide the POWER switch to light up the  
Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.  
You cannot press PHOTO while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen (p.27, 30).  
(Movie) or the  
(Still) lamp.  
• Theharddiskofthecamcorderisfull.Deleteunnecessaryimages.Orperform[HDDFORMAT]  
(p.59).  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn on your camcorder and leave it for  
a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, move it to a warmer place.  
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour.  
• Thefoldernumbershows999,andthefilenumbershows9,999.Deleteimages(p.45)orperform  
[HDD FORMAT] (p.59).  
• While activating [DROP SENSOR] (p.60), you may not record movies/still images.  
The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.  
Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.  
Do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the lamp is turned on.  
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.  
• The recording angle for the still image is wider than the one for the movie.  
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.  
• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p.64).  
The flash does not work.  
You cannot record with the flash with:  
– During recording movies  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
– [  
BURST]  
– When the conversion lens attached  
• The flash does not light up in the following cases even when you set [AUTO] or [REDEYE  
REDUC] in [FLASH SET]:  
– NightShot  
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE]  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
• The power of the external flash (optional) is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.  
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The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate  
recording time.  
• When you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten (p.17,  
61).  
The recording stops.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn on your camcorder and leave it for  
a while. If you still cannot record, take the camcorder to a warm place.  
• The maximum continuous recordable time is 12 hours.  
• If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop.  
• Fragmentation has occurred. Perform [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).  
There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and  
the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.  
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press  
START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.  
Adjusting the image during recording  
The auto focus does not function.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.54).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.54).  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.56).  
• [STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is set  
to [ON].  
The back light function does not function.  
• The backlightfunction is cancelledwhenyouset [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p.53) or select  
[SPOT METER] (p.52).  
• The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation (p.27).  
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.  
• This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not  
a malfunction.  
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.  
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.  
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Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.  
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not  
a malfunction.  
The color of the image is not correctly displayed.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.34).  
The image appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on  
the screen.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p.34).  
The image appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on  
the screen.  
• The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and holding  
DISP/BATT INFO (p.20).  
Flickering or changes in color occurs.  
• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp  
with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p.52).  
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.56).  
Remote Commander  
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.63).  
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks  
(p.98).  
• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.  
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead  
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.  
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your  
DVD device with black paper.  
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Playback  
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power  
and then turn it on again.  
You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before the ACCESS lamp is turned on after  
recording. This may damage your image data and  
is displayed.  
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• The image data is damaged. Delete the image marked with (p.45).  
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back.  
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p.61).  
• Turn up the volume (p.31).  
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.  
• When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] (p.61) set to [LOW], the recorded sound may  
be difficult to hear.  
Image data  
Images cannot be deleted.  
• Protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the image protection (p.70).  
The data file name is not indicated correctly.  
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the camcorder  
standard.  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p.94).  
The data file name flashes.  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p.94).  
Setup items  
Setup items are grayed out.  
You cannot select grayed items in the current situation.  
is not displayed.  
You can operate limited operations during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam  
operation (p.27).  
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You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].  
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [OLD MOVIE]  
• [SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to  
(Still).  
You cannot use [SPOT METER].  
You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].  
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].  
You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].  
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].  
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NS]  
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].  
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].  
You cannot use [SUPER NS].  
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON.  
You cannot use [SUPER NS] together with:  
– [FADER]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
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[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.  
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].  
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:  
– [FADER]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
– [PROGRAM AE]  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
You cannot use [  
SELF-TIMER].  
You cannot use [  
SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER].  
You cannot use [FADER].  
You cannot use [FADER] together with:  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [D. EFFECT]  
You cannot use [D. EFFECT].  
You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:  
– [SUPER NS]  
– [COLOR SLOW S]  
– [FADER]  
You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:  
– [PROGRAM AE]  
– [PICT. EFFECT]  
You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT].  
You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE].  
You cannot view [SUR MONITOR].  
Youcannotviewthe [SURMONITOR] either youarenotrecordingin 5.1chsurroundrecording  
or together with [FADER].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor, or when  
you turn the LCD panel facing out on your camcorder when the POWER switch is set to  
(movie) or  
(Still).  
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Editing for movies and still images  
Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist.  
• The added scenes exceed 99. Delete unnecessary scenes (p.45, 67).  
A scene cannot be deleted.  
• Protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the image protection (p.70)  
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices  
Images from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the  
viewfinder.  
• Touch  
t [REC CTRL] (p.74).  
The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder  
to the TV.  
• Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p.42).  
Images from connected devices cannot be zoomed.  
You cannot zoom scenes input from the other device on your camcorder.  
No sound is heard during playback.  
• The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Connect  
the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable, too (p.42, 71).  
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable  
is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing a image from,  
or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p.71, 73).  
Others  
The beep sounds for five seconds.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Turn off and on, then operate your camcorder  
again.  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• An error might have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder, check the following.  
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If  
theproblem persistsevenafter you havetried  
a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service facility.  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully  
recorded.  
C:04:00  
• An error might have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
E (Battery level warning)  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
Slow flashing  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p.95).  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor  
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder  
securely (p.16).  
(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
C:13:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
Fast flashing*  
C:32:ss  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremelyhigh.Turnoffyourcamcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss /  
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /  
E:94:ss  
• A malfunction that you cannot service  
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service facility.  
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which  
starts from “E.”  
(Low temperature warning)  
Fast flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Make the camcorder  
warm.  
(Warningindicatorpertainingtothe  
flash)*  
100-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
• Still charging.  
Slow flashing  
• The file is damaged.  
Fast flashing  
• The file is unreadable.  
• There is something wrong with the flash.  
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(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
HDD full. Cannot record.  
• Delete unnecessary images (p.45).  
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the  
flash.  
Movie scene number is full.  
Cannot record.  
• 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.  
• Delete unnecessary images (p.45).  
Movie folder full. Cannot record  
movies.  
• Delete unnecessary images (p.45) or  
perform [HDD FORMAT].  
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p.64).  
Still scene number is full. Cannot  
record.  
• Delete unnecessary images (p.45).  
Description of warning  
messages  
Still pic folder full. Cannot record  
stills.  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
• Delete unnecessary images (p.45) or  
perform [HDD FORMAT].  
x Battery  
Movie recording disabled.  
• Movies cannot be recorded due to some  
limitations of the hard disk of the  
camcorder. However, youmaybe able to  
record still images.  
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
(p.95)  
Battery level is low. (p.16, 95)  
Old Battery. Use a new one. (p.95)  
x Hard disk  
Still recording disabled.  
• Still images cannot be recorded due to  
some limitations of the hard disk of the  
camcorder. However, youmaybe able to  
record movies.  
Drive error. Turn on power again.  
• A problem occurred with the hard disk.  
Turn off and then on again.  
No applicable files available.  
• Image files have been deleted.  
Overheated. Cannot access HDD.  
Format error. Please format.  
Low temperature. Cannot access  
HDD.  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is set  
differently from the default format.  
Performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.59)  
may enable you to use your camcorder.  
Recording disabled.  
• A malfunction has occurred with the  
hard disk of the camcorder. Turn off and  
then on again.  
Data error.  
• An error occurred during reading or  
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.  
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Access error.  
• An error occurred during reading or  
Connect the camcorder to a  
PictBridge compatible printer.  
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
Management file damaged. Create  
new file?  
Error. Cancel the task.  
• The image management file is damaged.  
When you touch [YES], a new image  
management file is created. When a new  
management file is created, the old  
recorded images on the hard disk of the  
camcorder cannot be played back.  
(Image files are not damaged.)  
In this case, copy the image files to  
computer by following the steps in  
“Copying images to a computer” in  
“Computer Application Guide”.  
• Check the printer.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
x Flash  
Charging... Cannot record still  
images.  
Buffer overflow  
• The drop sensor senses a drop of the  
camcorder, and you may not record the  
image. Set the drop sensor to [OFF], and  
you may be able to record the image  
again.  
You are trying to record a still image  
while the flash is charging.  
Flash cannot charge. Not available.  
• A malfunction has occurred with the  
strobe and disable charging.  
Recovering data  
vibration.  
Avoid any  
Lens accessoryattached. Cannotuse  
flash.  
Your camcorder tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was not  
performed properly.  
• The flash does not work when attaching  
the conversion lens (optional) or filter  
(optional).  
Cannot recover data.  
• Writing data onto the hard disk of the  
camcorder has failed. Attempts were  
made to recover the data, but they were  
unsuccessful.  
x Lens cover  
Lens cover not fully open. Turn power  
off then on. (p.19)  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Lens cover is not closed. Turn the  
power off once. (p.19)  
Check the connected device.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
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x Easy Handycam  
Alreadyaddedto  
mode'sP-MENU.  
Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p.24)  
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.24)  
Drop sensor activated. USB function  
ended.  
Press END button and end USB  
connection.  
Cannot start Easy Handycam with  
USB connected. (p.24)  
• During USB connection, you cannot  
perform One Touch DVD Burn.  
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with  
USB connected. (p.24)  
Invalid during Easy Handycam  
operation (p.24)  
x Other  
E Please connect AC Adaptor.  
You are trying to format the camcorder  
hard disk, while the battery capacity is  
low. Use the AC Adaptor as the power  
source to prevent the battery from  
wearing out in the middle of this  
operation.  
Playback prohibited.  
You can only play back the images  
recorded by the camcorder.  
Playlist full.  
You cannot create the playlist exceeding  
99 scenes.  
Data protected.  
• The data is protected (p.69).  
Copy Inhibit.  
• The copyright protected images cannot  
be dubbed on the camcorder.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
You can use your camcorderin any countries/  
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with  
your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240  
V, 50/60 Hz range.  
Use a commercially available AC plug  
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the  
design of the wall outlet [b].  
AC-L200  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is a NTSC system-based  
camcorder. If you want to view the playback  
picture on a TV, it must be a NTSC system  
based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jack.  
System  
Used in  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New  
Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak  
Republic, Spain, Sweden,  
Switzerland, Thailand, United  
Kingdom, etc.  
PAL  
PAL - M  
PAL - N  
Brazil  
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the  
Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
NTSC  
Venezuela, etc.  
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
SECAM  
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Setting to the local time  
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your  
camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET] in the  
TIME/LANGU. (p.22).  
World time difference  
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31  
Area Time-zone  
code differences  
Area Time-zone  
code differences  
Area setting  
Area setting  
1
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
+11:00  
+12:00  
–12:00  
–11:00  
–10:00  
–09:00  
–08:00  
–07:00  
–06:00  
–05:00  
–04:00  
–03:30  
–03:00  
–02:00  
–01:00  
Solomon Is.  
2
+01:00  
+02:00  
+03:00  
+03:30  
+04:00  
+04:30  
+05:00  
+05:30  
+06:00  
+06:30  
+07:00  
+08:00  
+09:00  
+09:30  
+10:00  
Fiji, Wellington  
Eniwetok, Kwajalein  
Midway Is., Samoa  
Hawaii  
3
Helsinki, Cairo  
Moscow, Nairobi  
Tehran  
4
5
6
Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
Alaska  
7
LosAngeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
NewYork, Bogota  
Santiago  
8
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Rangoon  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
HongKong, Singapore  
Seoul, Tokyo  
St. John’s  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
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Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure  
The files/folder structure are shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the files/  
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on a camcorder. To enjoy still images or  
movies by connecting to a computer, refer to “Computer Application Guide,” then use the  
supplied application.  
• Do not modify the files or folders on the  
camcorder through the computer without using  
1 Image management files  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
the supplied computer application. The image  
record/playback the images correctly.  
files may be destroyed or may not be played back.  
* The files are defaulted as hidden files  
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  
and not usually displayed.  
above operation without using the supplied  
computer application.  
• Whenyoudeleteimagefiles, seethestepsonpage  
2 Movie files (MPEG2 files)  
The extension of the files is “.MPG”. The  
45.Do notdeletetheimagefilesonthecamcorder  
maximumsizeis2GB.Whenthecapacity  
directly from the computer.  
of a file exceeds 2GB, the file becomes  
divided.  
The file numbers go up automatically.  
When the file numbers exceeds 9,999,  
another folder is created to store new  
movie files.  
The folder name goes up: [100PNV01]  
t [101PNV01]  
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder  
using the computer. It may not operate correctly.  
• When the file extensions are not displayed on the  
screen of the computer, see “Troubleshooting” in  
the “Computer Application Guide”.  
• Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the  
camcorder from the computer. Operation is not  
guaranteed.  
• When the folder number shows 999 and file  
number exceeds 9,999, recording may not be  
possible. In this case, perform [HDD FORMAT]  
(p.59).  
3 Still image files (JPEG files)  
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9,999, another folder is created to store  
new image files.  
The folder name goes higher as shown  
here: [100MSDCF] t [101MSDCF]  
You can access from the computer when you set  
[USB SELECT] to [  
HDD] (p.58) on the hard  
disk of the camcorder by connecting the USB  
cable to your computer.  
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
• BesuretoslidethePOWERswitchtoOFF(CHG)  
This unit is compatible with an  
when not shooting or playing back on your  
camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed  
when your camcorder is in the standby mode or  
playback is paused.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make trial  
recordings before making the actual recording.  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have  
the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water-resistant.  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger (optional).  
TheInfoLITHIUMbatterypackcalculates  
the power consumption according to the  
operating conditions of your camcorder, and  
displays the remaining battery time in  
minutes.  
Remaining battery time indicator  
• If the power goes off even though the remaining  
battery time indicator indicates that the battery  
pack has enough power to operate, charge the  
battery pack fully again so that the indication on  
the remaining battery time indicator is correct.  
Note, however, that the correct battery indication  
sometimes will not be restored if the battery is  
used in high temperatures for a long time or left  
in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is used  
frequently. Regard the remaining battery time  
indication as the approximate shooting time.  
Charging the battery pack  
• Be sure tochargethebatterypack beforeyoustart  
using your camcorder.  
• The E mark indicating that there is little  
remaining battery time sometimes flashes  
dependingontheoperatingconditionsorambient  
temperature and environment even if the  
remaining battery time is approximately 20  
minutes.  
• It is recommended that you charge the battery  
pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C  
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until CHG (Charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able to  
charge the battery pack efficiently.  
• After charging is complete, either remove the  
cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or  
remove the battery pack.  
How to store the battery pack  
• Ifthebattery packisnot usedforalongtime, fully  
charge the battery pack and discharge it on your  
camcorder once a year to maintain the proper  
function. Tostorethebatterypack, removeitfrom  
your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.  
• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder,  
leave your camcorder in the recording standby  
with the [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the  
STANDARD SET in the SETUP screen until the  
power goes off (p.64).  
Effective use of the battery pack  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surroundingtemperatureis1C(50°F)orbelow,  
andthelengthoftimeyoucanusethebatterypack  
becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the  
following to use thebatterypack for alonger time.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before you  
start taking shots.  
Battery life  
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops  
little by little as you use it more and more, and as  
time passes. When the available battery time is  
shortened considerably, a probable cause is that  
the battery pack has reached the end of its life.  
Please buy a new battery pack.  
• The battery life varies according to how it is  
stored,theoperatingconditions,andenvironment  
in which each battery pack is used.  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/  
NP-FP90 (optional).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears  
out thebattery packfaster. It is recommendedthat  
you use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/  
NP-FP90 (optional).  
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Maintenance and precautions  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
On use and care  
• Do not useor store thecamcorder and accessories  
in the following locations.  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid  
places. 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.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin  
– ifany liquid getsin youreyes, wash with plenty  
of water and consult a doctor.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– NearAMreceiversandvideoequipment.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.  
x Whennotusingyourcamcorderforalong  
time  
• Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back images or recording for about three  
minutes.  
• Useup thebatterypackcompletelybeforestoring  
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.  
– Anywhere very humid.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder. This may  
cause malfunction to your camcorder.  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these instruction manual.  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
fromrainorseawater. Ifyourcamcordergetswet,  
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.  
• Avoidroughhandling,disassembling,modifying,  
physical shock, or impact such as hammering,  
dropping or stepping on the product. Be  
particularly careful of the lens.  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisturemaycondensewhenyoubringyour  
camcorder from a cold place into a warm  
place (or vice versa) or when you use your  
camcorder in a humid place as follows:  
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a  
place warmed up by a heating device.  
Youbringyourcamcorderfromanairconditioned  
car or room into a hot place outside.  
You useyour camcorderafter asquall or ashower.  
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.  
x How to prevent moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a cold  
place into a warm place, put your camcorder  
in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove  
the bag when the air temperature inside the  
plastic bag has reached the surrounding  
temperature (after about one hour).  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• Whenremovingthepowercord,pullitbytheplug  
and not the cord.  
• Do not damage the power cord such as by placing  
anything heavy on it.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for  
about an hour.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
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• Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the  
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface  
of the screen.  
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have  
rotatedit, or if you havesetit withthe LCD screen  
side facing out.  
On the LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While you are using your camcorder, the back of  
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
withasoftclothlightlymoistenedwith water, and  
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
• Avoid the followings to prevent damage to the  
finish.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzin,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and  
insecticide and sunscreen.  
– Handling with abovesubstanceson your hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) to  
clean the LCD screen.  
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit  
(optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid  
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning  
paper moistened with the liquid.  
Care and storage of the camera lens  
• Wipe thesurface of thelenscleanwith asoft 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.  
• Storethelensin awell-ventilated location subject  
to little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
x On adjustment of the LCD screen  
(CALIBRATION)  
The buttons on the touch panel may not work  
correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended you  
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the  
operation.  
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the  
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.  
2 Remove cables other than that of the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder.  
3 Touch  
t [SETUP] t  
To charge the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
STANDARD SET t [CALIBRATION].  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
CALIBRATION  
1/3  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switchissettoOFF(CHG).Thepre-installed  
rechargeable battery is always charged while  
you are using your camcorder but it will get  
discharged gradually if you do not use your  
camcorder. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. However,  
even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery  
is not charged, the camcorder operation will  
not be affected as long as you are not  
recording the date.  
Touch the "x"  
CANCEL  
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with  
a thin object such as a corner of  
“MemoryStick Duo”.  
The position of the “×” changes.  
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.  
If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
Continued  
,
97  
         
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
using the AC Adaptor supplied with your  
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with  
the POWER switch turned off for more than  
24 hours.  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
Tab  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
• A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used  
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries  
other than the CR2025.  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the 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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Specifications  
Minimum illumination  
System  
5 lx (lux) (F1.8)  
Video compression format  
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot function)  
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)  
*1  
“Exifisafileformatforstillimages, established  
Hard Disk  
bytheJEITA(JapanElectronicsandInformation  
Technology Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information such as  
your camcorder’s setting information at the time  
of recording.  
30 GB  
Audio compression format  
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Video signal  
*2  
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.  
Recording format  
Movie  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
MPEG2-PS  
Still image  
Exif *1 Ver.2.2  
Input/Output connectors  
Audio/Video input/output  
Recording/playback time  
HQ:Approx. 440 min  
SP: Approx. 650 min  
LP: Approx. 1 250 min  
10 pin connector  
Input/Output auto switch  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms), unbalanced  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms),  
unbalanced  
Chrominancesignal: 0.286Vp-p, 75(ohms),  
unbalanced  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance  
47 k(kilohms)), Input impedance more than  
47 k(kilohms), Output impedance less than  
2.2 k(kilohms)  
Number of recordable movies/still images  
Movie: Maximum of 9 999  
Still image: Maximum of 9 999  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder  
color  
Image device  
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled  
Device)  
USB jack  
mini-B  
Gross:  
REMOTE jack  
Approx. 3 310 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie, 4:3):  
Approx. 2 050 000 pixels  
Effective (Movie, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 060 000 pixels  
Effective (Still, 4:3):  
Approx. 3 050 000 pixels  
Effective (Still, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
LCD screen  
Picture  
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total number of pixels  
123 200 (560 × 220)  
Lens  
General  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
Filter diameter:30 mm (1 3/16 in.)  
Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120×  
F=1.8 - 2.9  
Power requirements  
7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption (when using the  
battery pack)  
Focal length  
During camera recording using LCD  
f=5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies:  
4.3 W  
Viewfinder  
3.9 W  
42.8 - 495 mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2 in.) (16:9)*2  
45 - 450 mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) (4:3)  
For still images:  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
40.6 - 406 mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9)  
37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)  
Storage temperature  
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)  
Color temperature  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Continued  
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Dimensions (Approx.)  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “MemoryStick Duo” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is a  
trademark of Pixela Corporation.  
82 × 69 × 149 mm (3 3/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.)  
(w×h×d)  
are  
Mass (Approx.)  
535 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only  
615 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP60  
rechargeable battery pack  
Supplied accessories  
AC Adaptor AC-L200  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital  
Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Power requirements  
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®” are  
not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
18 W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Notes on the License  
Storage temperature  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO  
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS  
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A  
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN  
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH  
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,  
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,  
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.  
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)  
Dimensions (Approx.)  
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.)  
(w×h×d) excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (Approx.)  
170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord  
*
See at the label of AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FP60  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
7.2 wh (1 000 mAh)  
Dimensions (Approx.)  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w×h×d)  
Mass (Approx.)  
80 g (2.9 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Type  
Li-ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
100  
Glossary, Index  
Glossary  
x 5.1ch surround sound  
x Fragmentation  
A system that plays back sound on 6  
The condition of a hard disk in which files  
are divided into pieces scattered around the  
hard disk. You may not save your images  
correct. You can solve the condition by  
performing [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).  
speakers,3atthefront(left, rightandcenter)  
and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an  
additional low-pass sub woofer counted as  
a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120Hz or  
lower. Thesubwoofer isonlycountedas0.1  
channelbecauseitsplaybackbandisnarrow.  
The all-round audio reproduction is more  
realistic than stereo, which only reproduces  
movement of sound from side to side.  
x JPEG  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts  
Group, a still image data compression (data  
capacity reduction) standard. Hard Disk  
Drive Handycam records still images in  
JPEG format.  
x Dolby Digital  
An audio encoding (compression) system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.  
Sound can be recorded in various formats,  
from 5.1ch surround to 2ch stereo or  
monaural audio.  
x MPEG2  
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts  
Group, thegroupof standardsfor thecoding  
(image compression) of video (movie) and  
audio. There are MPEG1 (standard  
definition) and MPEG2 (high definition)  
formats. Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
records movies in MPEG2 format.  
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Sound compression technology developed  
by Dolby Laboratories Inc. which  
compresses audio efficiently while  
preserving high sound quality. It enables  
recording of 5.1ch surround sound while  
using the hard disk space of the camcorder  
more efficiently. DVD created by Dolby  
Digital 5.1 Creator can be played back on a  
DVDdevicescompatiblewithDolbyDigital  
5.1. If you own a 5.1ch system (such as a  
home theater system) you can enjoy a  
powerful sound.  
x Photomovie  
A series of still images (JPEG format)  
converted and resaved as a movie (MPEG  
format), which can be played back on  
another DVD device or computer. Create a  
Photomovie to view still images on a DVD  
devicethatdoesnotsupportJPEGplayback.  
Still images converted to a Photomovie are  
played back continuously like a slide show.  
Resolution is slightly reduced.  
x Extension  
x PictBridge  
The last three letters of a file name after “.”.  
The extension of a movie file recorded on  
the camcorder is “.MPG,” while that of a  
still image is “.JPG”. If you cannot see an  
extension on your file name, see “Computer  
Application Guide”.  
PictBridge is a standard created for direct  
printingfrom digitalcameras to printers. By  
connectingaPictBridge-compatibleprinter,  
you can print out still images without using  
a computer (p.75).  
x Formatting  
x Playlist  
The process of deleting all recorded image  
datafromthe harddiskofthecamcorder and  
restoring its original storage capacity. You  
can initialize the hard disk of the camcorder  
using [HDD FORMAT] (p.59).  
A list of your favorite selected original  
movies.  
It enables simple editing of original  
recorded data such as changing playback  
order.  
Continued  
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101  
                               
x Protection  
Thesettingforpreventingyoufromdeleting  
image data.  
x Recording mode  
By setting the recording mode before  
recording, you can select the image quality.  
There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP  
(standard play) and LP (long play). The  
higher the recording quality, the shorter the  
recording time.  
x Thumbnail  
Reduced-size images which enable you to  
view many images at the same time. The  
VISUAL INDEX screen uses a thumbnail  
display system.  
x USB 2.0  
USB 2.0 is a standard for connecting with  
various devices. When your computer is  
compatible with USB 2.0, you can transfer  
data in high-speed between computers.  
x VBR  
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the  
recording format for automatically  
controlling the bit rate (the volume of  
recording data in a given time segment)  
according to the scene being recorded. For  
fast-movingvideo, alotof discspace isused  
to produce a clear image so the recording  
time is short.  
x VISUAL INDEX  
Thisfunctiondisplaysimagesofmoviesand  
still images you have recorded so that you  
can select those scenes you want to play  
back.  
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Index  
Button-type lithium battery  
Numeric  
C
A
E
Computer Application  
Adjusting exposure  
See “Computer Application  
Guide”  
See “Computer Application  
Guide”  
F
Connect  
SeeComputerApplication  
Guide”  
A.SHUT OFF  
.................... See SPOT METER  
B
Backup........See Saving images  
Battery  
D
BATT (battery)  
H
103  
 
Movie  
I
REC MODE  
Icon.......See Display indicators  
ImageMixer for HDD  
N
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
NS LIGHT  
J
Pre-installed rechargeable  
Number of recordable still  
Preparation  
O
L
SeeComputerApplication  
Guide”  
P-MENU... See Personal Menu  
P
Q
LUMI. KEY  
R
M
104  
V
Still image  
VF B.LIGHT  
VF WIDE DISP  
..............................................62  
S
Viewfinder lensadjustment  
Searching for the images  
W
T
TIME/LANGU.  
...........See Remote Commander  
Z
See “Computer Application  
Guide”  
U
105  

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