3-278-988-12(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Guide for the HVR-HD1000 series.
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese versions).
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11.
HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N
© 2007 Sony Corporation
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
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.
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.
Installation
Water and Moisture
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.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
Power-Cord Protection
– 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.
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.
– 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.
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.
– 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.
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.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
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.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Safety Check
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
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.
Lightning
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
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Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HVR-HD1000U
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
CAUTION
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
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.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
Notes
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
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.
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.
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.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-
800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
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:
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686
SONY (7669).
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
– 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.
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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.
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• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick
Duo adaptor.
Notes on use
Type of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with
. Your camcorder is not
compatible with the Cassette Memory
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
The HDV standards
• Digital high-definition (HD) video signals
are recorded and played back on a DV
format cassette.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2
format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast
satellite) digital and terrestrial digital
HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc
recorders.
Using the camcorder
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
You can use “Memory Stick” marked with
–
–
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
(“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)
–
(“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”).
Lens hood
panel EVF block
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)
LCD panel
Battery pack
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
Microphone
Viewfinder
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• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with communication
cables, be sure to insert the connector plug
in the correct way. Pushing the plug
forcibly into the terminal will damage the
terminal and may result in a malfunction
of your camcorder.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture 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, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based
TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu 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-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
On playing back HDV tapes on other
devices
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the
HDV format on DV format video cameras
or on mini DV players (The screen appears
blue).
Check the contents of tapes by playing
them back on this camcorder prior to
playing them back on other devices.
Black point
Notes on the icons used in this
manual
White, red, blue
or green point
Features available for the HDV
format only.
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
Features available for the DV format
only.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
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illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss 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. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function
The number value indicates the amount of
light from a subject coming into the lens.
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Table of Contents
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick
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Using the CD-ROM Manual
English
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions
of the Operating Guide for the HVR-
HD1000U/HD1000N series in English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, and
Simplified Chinese in PDF format.
Preparation
The following program must be installed on
your computer in order to read the
Operating Guide contained on the CD-
ROM.
• Adobe Reader Version 7.0 or higher
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• If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can
download it from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
Reading the CD-ROM Manual
To read the Operating Guide contained on
the CD-ROM, do the following.
1
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-
ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in
your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in the
browser, double-click on the index.htm
file on the CD-ROM.
2
Select and click on the Operating
Guide that you want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the Operating
Guide.
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• The files may not be displayed properly,
depending on the version of Acrobat
Reader. In such a case, install the latest
version you can download from the URL
mentioned in “Preparation” above.
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items
Lens cap (1)
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. 15)
Wind screen (1) (p. 13)
Microphone (1) (p. 13)
CD-ROM
“Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera
Recorder”(1)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
To attach the lens cap to the grip belt
Remove the grip belt and attach the lens
cap by leading the grip belt through the
attachment on the lens cap string. Then
attach the grip belt to the camcorder again.
Eye cup (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)
Lens hood (1)
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone,
eyecup and the lens hood
Attaching the supplied
4
Turn the plug of the microphone
counter-clockwise to 180 degrees
in the direction of the arrow 5,
and connect it to the Mic jack 4.
microphone
1
2
Attaching the eyecup
Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup
groove in the viewfinder. You can attach
the eyecup facing either the right or left
side.
3
Attach the
4
5
eyecup securely
until it fits the
corresponding
part properly.
1
2
Attach the wind screen 1 to the
microphone 2.
Unlock the stopper of the
microphone holder 3 and open
the cover.
3
Align the convex part of the
microphone with the concave part
of the holder, then place the
microphone into the holder. Close
the cover and lock the stopper
securely.
Be sure to align the v mark on the
microphone and the | mark on the
holder facing each other.
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood (Continued)
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Attaching the lens hood
• If you attach, remove or adjust an 37mm
(2 1/2in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the
lens hood.
Attaching the lens cap
Attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs
on its sides.
2
1
Align the marks on the lens hood to
those on the camcorder, and turn the
lens hood in the direction of the
arrow.
To remove the Lens hood
1
2
Turn the lens hood cover in the opposite
direction of the arrow as illustrated above
while pressing the lever on the lens hood
cover.
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack
1
2
Battery pack
3
POWER
switch
DC plug
CHG
4
(charge)
lamp
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
DC IN
jack
AC Adaptor
Power cord
(Mains lead)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (L series) (p. 92) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
plug is facing to the v mark on
your camcorder.
b Notes
4
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the L series to your camcorder.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
1
Attach the battery pack to your
camcorder.
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow while pressing
it until it clicks.
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG).
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• You can operate your camcorder connected to a
power source such as a wall outlet (wall socket)
as shown in the illustration. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be
sure that the v mark on the DC
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again
while the information is displayed.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Push the [BATT (battery) RELEASE]
button and remove the battery pack.
Remaining battery (approx.)
[BATT (battery)
RELEASE]
60
65
Recording capacity (approx.)
You can check the remaining battery charge
on the LCD screen.
Indicator
Status
Sufficient power remaining
Battery low, recording/
playback will stop soon.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
Replace the battery with a
fully charged one, or charge
the battery.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
Battery pack
NP-F570 (supplied)
NP-F770
Charging time
260
450
630
NP-F970
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Continuous Typical
Battery pack
recording
time
recording
time*
Recording
Format
HDV DV HDV DV
NP-F570
(supplied)
180 190 95 105
200 205 105 115
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
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DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Continuous Typical
Battery pack
recording
time
recording
time*
Recording
Format
HDV DV HDV DV
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
NP-F770
375 390 200 220
410 425 220 240
555 580 295 330
605 630 325 355
NP-F970
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
On the AC Adaptor
b Notes
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: When the LCD turns on.
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while
the LCD turns off.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• You cannot turn off the viewfinder.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
LCD panel LCD panel
Battery pack
on
off
Recorded
Format
HDV DV HDV DV
NP-F570
260 280 295 315
(supplied)
NP-F770
NP-F970
540 570 605 650
780 830 890 950
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info
only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
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Step 4: Turning the power on and setting the
date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
2
Set [Y] (year) with
touch
/
, then
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
.
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
Touch the button on
the LCD screen.
3
Set [M] (month), then touch
and repeat for [D] (day), hour and
minute.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
The clock starts.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
You can set the desired date and time by
touching
(TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET]
t [MENU] t
b Notes
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 rechargeable battery and then set the
1
Slide the POWER switch to TAPE
or MEMORY while pressing the
green button.
TAPE: To record on a tape.
MEMORY: To record on a “Memory
Stick Duo.”
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• The date and time are not displayed while
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the tape, and can be displayed during
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
CLOCK SET
DATE
2007Y JANM
1
D
12: 00AM
OK
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch
t [MENU] t
(TIME/
LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select
the desired language.
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Step 5: Making setting adjustments before
recording
The LCD panel
The viewfinder
Open the LCD panel (1), then rotate it to
the best angle to record or play (2).
Pull out the LCD panel block to adjust the
position (1), and rotate the viewfinder to
the best angle (2).
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
90 degrees
(max.)
180 degrees
(max.)
2
2
1
180degrees
(max.)
1
To turn off the LCD screen
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
picture is clear.
Set the LCD ON/OFF switch to OFF. This
helps to make the battery last longer. The
recorded picture will not be affected by the
setting. To turn on the LCD screen, set the
LCD ON/OFF switch to ON.
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• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
b Notes
• When the LCD ON/OFF switch is set to OFF,
you cannot operate the touch panel.
The shoulder pad
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• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient
during playback operations.
You can adjust the position of the shoulder
pad by loosen the screws illustrated below.
Tighten the screws again after adjustment.
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or
off.
Screws
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Step 6: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
Cassette tape
You can use mini DV
(p. 89).
cassettes only
Cassette
compartment
Window
b Notes
• The recordable time varies depending on [
1
Slide and hold the
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/
OPEN/EJECT lever
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
3
Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Lid
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
b Notes
• Do not force the cassette compartment
closed by pressing the portion marked
{DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It
may cause a malfunction.
2
Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with
or
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• The number and time of recordable pictures
vary depending on the image quality or the
image size. For details, see page 46.
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1
2
Open the jack cover.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot
in the right direction until it clicks.
Access
lamp
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in
once.
b Notes
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick
Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image
data may be damaged.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”
does not pop out and drop.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
PHOTO
START/STOP B
START/STOP A
Recording movies
Movies are recorded on a tape.
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.
Slide the POWER switch to TAPE while pressing the green
button.
LOCK
UNLOCK
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the lock
position (the POWER switch side), the POWER
switch can no longer be set to MEMORY
accidentally. (The LOCK switch is set to the
unlock position at the time of purchase.)
LOCK
switch
Press START/STOP A (or B).
60min
60min
60min
60min
P-MENU
P-MENU
[REC]
[STBY]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
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To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
Recording still images
Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.
Slide the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the green
button.
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it
fully to record.
min
min
6.1M
6.1M
Beep
Shutter click
P-MENU
P-MENU
Flashing bLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
To check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”
Touch
. To delete the picture, touch
t [YES].
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Recording (Continued)
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
the RING (p. 25)
Zooming
You can magnify images to 10 times the
original size with the power zoom lever.
Recording high quality still
images during tape recording
(Dual Rec)
A
You can record high quality still images on
the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape
recording.
B
Power zoom lever
Close view: (Telephoto)
1 Slide the POWER switch to TAPE, then
press START/STOP to start tape recording.
2 Press PHOTO fully.
For each separate time tape recording, up to
3 still images can be recorded.
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Orange color
boxes indicate
the number of
recorded
images. When
recording is
finished, the
color changes
to orange.
Move the power zoom lever B slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• You can not change the zoom speed of the zoom
lever A on the handdle.
3 Press START/STOP to stop tape recording.
Stored still images appear one by one, and
the images are stored onto the “Memory
Stick Duo.” When
disappears, the
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
image has been recorded.
b Notes
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before
tape recording is finished and the still images
are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
z Tips
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.
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z Tips
60min
0:00:00
STBY
• During the standby mode, still images will be
stored in the same way as when the POWER
switch is set to MEMORY.
• When the POWER switch is set to TAPE, still
images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in
the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in
the DV format.
RING SETTING
FOCUS
ZOOM
EXPOSURE
SHUTTR SPEED
AE SHIFT
WB SHIFT
RESET
[MANUAL]:EXEC
2 Rotate the RING and select a menu item to
be assigned.
3 Press the MANUAL button.
Controlling the image settings
manually with the RING
b Notes
• The menu item settings done before will be
retained even if you set other menu item settings
after that. If [EXPOSURE] is set after [AE
SHIFT] is set manually, [EXPOSURE] will
override [AE SHIFT].
It is useful to assign a frequently used menu
item to the RING.
The following is an example of the
procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is
assigned (the default setting).
• If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the settings
set manually return to the default setting.
z Tips
• During playback, you can adjust the volume
using the RING.
• You can also assign menu items using [RING
MANUAL button
RING
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
1 Press the MANUAL button to activate the
manual adjustment mode.
The setting mode switches between
automatic and manual every time you press
the MANUAL button.
2 Rotate the RING to adjust the focus
manually.
Menu items that can be assigned
– [FOCUS] (p. 42)
Infrared port
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear).
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 40)
– [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 41)
b Notes
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port with your fingers or other objects
and remove the conversion lens (optional).
To assign the menu items to the RING
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
1 Press and hold the MANUAL button for
several seconds.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
The [RING SETTING] screen appears.
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Recording (Continued)
z Tips
• To record an image brighter, use Super
more faithful to the original colors, use Color
Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
Recording in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
z Tips
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
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Playback
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT while pressing the green
button.
Playing movies
Touch
to rewind to the desired scene, then touch
to start
playback.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*
60min
60min
P-MENU
Rewind/Fast forward
Stop**
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.
**
is displayed instead of
a tape is not being played.
when a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images is inserted and
To adjust the sound volume
Touch
t [VOLUME], then
/
to adjust the volume.
z Tips
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in
, touch [MENU] t
(STANDARD SET) t [VOLUME]
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold
/
during playback (Picture Search), or
/
while fast
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
z Tips
• You can play back in various modes ([
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Playback (Continued)
Viewing still images
Touch
.
The most recently recorded image is displayed.
60min
10/10
6.1M
MEMORY PLAY
P-MENU
Switches the
playback media*
Previous/Next
Go to the index screen display
*
is displayed on the tape playback screen.
To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen
Touch
. Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.
B
A
A Previous/Next 6 pictures
B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen
To view pictures in other folders, touch
t
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with
/
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Using PB zoom
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to
5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still
images) the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever.
1 Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
b Notes
• While using PB zoom, images on the LCD panel
and images that are output from the video signal
are zoomed. The i.LINK output will not be
affected.
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Searching for the starting point
Searching for the last scene of
the most recent recording (END
SEARCH)
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Make sure that the POWER switch is set to
TAPE.
END SEARCH will not work once you
eject the cassette after you have recorded on
the tape.
Make sure that the POWER switch is set to
TAPE.
Touch
t
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
Touch
t
.
60min
END SEARCH
1
0:00:00
EXECUTING
CANCEL
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.
Touch here to cancel the operation.
The last scene of the most recent
recording is played back for about 5
seconds, and the camcorder enters the
standby mode at the point where the last
recording has finished.
b Notes
• END SEARCH will not work correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
z Tips
• You can also select [END SEARCH] from the
menu. When the POWER switch is set to
PLAY/EDIT. select the [END SEARCH] short-
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Playing the picture on a TV
Connection methods and image quality
differ depending on what type of TV is
connected and connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 15).
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
b Notes
• Make all menu settings on your camcorder
before connecting. The TV may not recognize
the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV]
or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the
TV and your camcorder were connected with an
i.LINK cable.
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are played
back as SD (standard definition) images
regardless of the connection.
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the
TV when playing back.
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover in the direction of the
arrow and connect the cable.
Lift up the bottom of the jack cover, then
rotate in the direction of the arrow.
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
Connecting to a high definition TV
HD (high definition) image quality
• An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is
(HD image quality).
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO
i.LINK
(for HDV1080i)
HDMI
A
B
C
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
Menu Setting
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[COMPONENT] t
[1080i/480i] (56)
Component video cable
(optional)
A
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
Menu Setting
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
HDMI
IN
B
HDMI cable (optional)
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover).
• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the pictures.
• Your TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of
your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of an external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a
malfunction.
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (53)
C
i.LINK cable (optional)
[DOWN CONVERT] t
[i.LINK CONV] t
• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. For details,
confirm the specifications of your TV.
• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the
optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as illustrated in
.
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
SD (standard definition) image quality
• An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format
(SD image quality) and played back.
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO
VIDEO/AUDIO
S VIDEO
i.LINK
VIDEO/AUDIO
D
E
F
G
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the [VIDEO OUT] setting to match your TV.
b Notes
• When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set
[
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
Menu Setting
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[COMPONENT] t
[480i] (56)
[DOWN CONVERT] t
[VIDEO OUT] t
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER
Component video cable
(optional)
D
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V
connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
E
[DOWN CONVERT] t
i.LINK cable (optional)
[i.LINK CONV] t
[ON:SQUEEZE]/
[ON:EDGE CROP] (56)
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
Menu Setting
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (53)
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
[DOWN CONVERT] t
[VIDEO OUT] t
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the
audio input jack of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type
).
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (53)
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
[DOWN CONVERT] t
[VIDEO OUT] t
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER
z Tips
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
• The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface) is an interface to send both video/
audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT jack and
external device with a cable supplies high
quality images and digital audio.
Select one of the connecting methods on
page 62, according to the input jack of the
VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE
IN input on the VCR using the A/V
connecting cable. Set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
etc.).
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using
more than one type of cable to output images
from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order
of priority of the output signals is as follows:
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t
audio/video.
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.
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Using the Menu
Using the menu items
1
Slide the POWER switch to the desired position while
pressing the green button.
TAPE:
settings on a tape
settings on a “Memory Stick Duo”
MEMORY:
PLAY/EDIT: settings for viewing/editing
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
x To use the short-cuts of
Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for
frequently used menu items are added.
x To use menu items
You can customize menu items that are
not added to Personal Menu.
1 Touch
t [MENU].
2 Select the desired menu.
z Tips
Touch
touch
/
to select the item, then
• You can customize Personal Menu as you
(The process in step 3 is
the same as that in step 2).
3 Select the desired item.
4 Customize the item.
1 Touch
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
After finishing the settings, touch
STATUS
CHECK
MENU
t
screen.
(close) to hide the menu
RING
SLET
MIC
LEVEL
1/3
If you decide not to change the setting,
WHITE
BAL.
ZEBRA
touch
to return to the previous
screen.
2 Touch the desired item.
If the desired item is not displayed on
the screen, touch
is displayed.
/
until the item
3 Select the desired setting, then touch
.
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Available menu items (z) vary depending on the position of the
switch.
Menu items
Position
TAPE
MEMORY
PLAY/EDIT
SCENE SELECT
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
WHITE BAL.
SHARPNESS
SHUTTR SPEED
AUTOSLW SHTR
AE SHIFT
CAMERA COLOR
WB SHIFT
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
TELE MACRO
SUPER NS
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
–
NS LIGHT
COLOR SLOW S
ZEBRA
HISTOGRAM
SELF-TIMER
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
CONV.LENS
z
z
z
–
RING SETTING
X.V.COLOR
STILL SET
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
ALL ERASE
FORMAT
z
z
z
z
–
FILE NO.
NEW FOLDER
REC FOLDER
PB FOLDER
FADER
z
–
–
–
z
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
INT.REC-STL
SLIDE SHOW
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
z
z
z
–
–
–
SMTH SLW REC
PictBridge PRINT
–
–
z
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Menu items (Continued)
Position
TAPE
MEMORY
PLAY/EDIT
USB SELECT
–
–
z
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52)
VAR.SPD PB
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
REC CTRL
END SEARCH
z
VCR HDV/DV
REC FORMAT
DV SET
–
–
–
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
z
–
z
z
–
VOLUME
MIC LEVEL
AU.LVL DISP
LCD/VF SET
COMPONENT
DOWN CONVERT
STATUS CHECK
GUIDEFRAME
COLOR BAR
DATA CODE
–
–
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
–
–
–
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
–
REMAINING
REC LAMP
BEEP
z
z
z
z
–
DISP OUTPUT
MENU ROTATE
CALIBRATION
QUICK REC
z
–
TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 59)
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
LANGUAGE
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CAMERA SET menu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions
LANDSCAPE* (
)
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows between the camcorder and the
subject.
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
menu items.
SCENE SELECT
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the [SCENE
SELECT] function.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
B AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]
function.
TWILIGHT* (
)
SPOTLIGHT** (
)
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
CANDLE (
)
BEACH** (
)
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.
SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset)*
(
)
SNOW** (
)
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.
Select this when shooting in very bright,
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;
otherwise picture may appear too dark.
FIREWORKS* (
)
Select to record all the splendor of
fireworks.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
**Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
b Notes
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
• If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of
[SHUTTR SPEED] and [WHITE BAL.] are
canceled.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot
meter)
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
.
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.
z Tips
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
1
B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
2
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is appropriately
adjusted for the following recording
conditions:
appears.
2 Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
– Outdoors
touch [AUTO] t [END].
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
b Notes
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
INDOOR (n)
The white balance is appropriately
adjusted for the following recording
conditions:
EXPOSURE
– Indoors
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is much brighter or darker than the
background.
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
2
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
3
1
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.
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3 Touch [
].
B AUTO
Select to adjust the shutter speed
automatically.
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
MANUAL(
)
Adjust the shutter speed using
.
/
b Notes
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
You can select a shutter speed between 1/3
and 1/10000 second when the POWER
switch is set to TAPE, and between 1/4 and
1/500 second when the POWER switch is
set to MEMORY.
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing
white objects while
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not
be set.
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if
is flashing quickly.
•
125, 180, 250
Slower
Faster
keeps
flashing after touching
BAL.] to [AUTO].
, set [WHITE
b Notes
• When the shutter speed is set between 1/725 to
1/10000 second, still images cannot be recorded.
• For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100]
appears on the screen.
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT]
returns to [AUTO].
z Tips
• At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be
lost. Adjust the focus manually, using a tripod,
etc.
• If you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby
white object for about 10 seconds for better
color balance adjustment.
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE SELECT]
settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from
inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo
the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the
white balance.
• When recording under a discharge tube such as
a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury
lamp, horizontal bands may appear in the screen
depending on the shutter speed.
z Tips
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow
shutter)
SHARPNESS
You can adjust the sharpness of the image
When you set [AUTOSLW SHTR] to
[ON], the shutter speed is slowed down
automatically to 1/30 second in dark places.
outline with
/
.
appears when
the sharpness is anything other than the
default setting.
AE SHIFT
Soften
Sharpen
You can adjust the exposure using
(dark)/
(bright).
and the setting
SHUTTR SPEED
value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything
other than the default setting.
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
speed for your convenience. Depending on
the shutter speed, you can make the subject
look still, or emphasize movement of the
subject.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
z Tips
• Touch
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
if the subject is white or the
backlight is bright, or touch
is black or the light is dim.
• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to
[AUTO].
if the subject
2 Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
CAMERA COLOR
FOCUS
You can adjust the color intensity with
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
/
.
appears when [CAMERA
COLOR] is anything other than the default
setting.
Decreases color
intensity
Increases color
intensity
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
You can adjust the white balance to the
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
desired setting using
/
.
and the setting value appear when [WB
SHIFT] is anything other than the default
setting.
3 Touch
.
z Tips
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,
pictures appear bluish, and when set to a higher
value, pictures appear reddish.
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
[AUTO] t
in step 1.
b Notes
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
a subject not located in the center of the
screen.
z Tips
• 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.
1
2
• You can also adjust the focus manually using
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• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down in this case.
TELE MACRO
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
When using either the NightShot (p. 25) or
can record clearer pictures by setting [NS
LIGHT], which emits infrared light
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
(
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and
allows for recording subjects at a close
distance as down to about 45 cm
(17 3/4 in.).
(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
b Notes
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow
Shutter)
b Notes
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
when it is hard to focus automatically.
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],
you can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]
appear on the screen.
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch
[OFF].
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON]
also set to ON.
b Notes
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear
on the screen.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT
switch to OFF.
b Notes
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
when it is hard to focus automatically.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
z Tips
ZEBRA
• The left area on the graph shows the darker
areas of the picture while the right area shows
the brighter areas.
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
setting,
is not recorded.
SELF-TIMER
is displayed. The zebra pattern
A still image is recorded after about 10
seconds.
BOFF
Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set
to [ON] and
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
appears.
70
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
100
DIGITAL ZOOM
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 10 × (the default setting) while
recording on a tape. Note that the image
quality decreases when you are using the
digital zoom.
b Notes
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or higher may appear overexposed.
z Tips
• IRE represents the screen brightness.
HISTOGRAM
When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON], the
[HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display a
distribution of tones in your picture)
window appears on the screen.
This item is useful when you adjust
exposure. You can adjust the [EXPOSURE]
or [AE SHIFT] checking the
[HISTOGRAM] window. The
[HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a
tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
B OFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake (The
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
Darker
Brightness
Brighter
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CONV.LENS
When using an optional conversion lens,
use this function to record using the
optimum compensation for camera shake
for each lens.
B OFF
Select this when the conversion lens
(optional) is not used.
WIDE CONV. (
)
Select this to use the wide conversion lens
(optional).
TELE CONV. (
)
Select this to use the tele conversion lens
(optional).
RING SETTING
You can select a menu items to assign to the
X.V.COLOR
When recording, set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors.
Various colors such as the brilliant color of
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be
more faithfully reproduced.
b Notes
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the
recorded content will be played back on an
x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to
[OFF] (the default setting).
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON] when:
– Recording in DV format
– A movie is being recorded.
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MEMORY SET menu
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB)
and the number of recordable pictures
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
menu items.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
6.1M
4.6M
3.1M
VGA
2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 ×
2136
1602
1536
480
STILL SET
6.1M
4.6M
3.1M
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
41
98
55
130
80
185
780
1970
x
QUALITY
BFINE (
)
75
175
95
235
140
335
1400
3550
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
150
360
200
480
295
690
2850
7200
STANDARD (
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
)
310
730
415
980
600
5900
1400 14500
2GB
630
1500
850
2000
1200 12000
2850 30000
x
IMAGE SIZE
B6.1M (
Records still images clearly.
)
4GB
1250
2950
1650
3950
2400 23500
5700 59000
6.1M
8GB
2500
6000
3350
4900 48000
4.6M (
)
4.6M
8000 11000 115000
Records still images clearly in the 16:9
(wide) ratio.
When the POWER switch is set to TAPE*
4.6M 3.4M
3.1M (
)
3.1M
2848 × 1602 2136 × 1602
4.6M
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
3.4M
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
55
130
74
170
VGA (0.3M) (
Allows for the maximum number of
images to be recorded.
)
95
235
130
305
200
480
270
630
b Notes
• [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the
POWER switch is set to MEMORY.
415
980
550
1250
2GB
850
2000
1100
2600
4GB
1650
3950
2250
5200
8GB
3350
8000
4500
10000
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1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT
FOLDER].
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the
images in the selected folder.
When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/
EDIT*
1.2M
1440 ×
810
VGA
640 ×
480
0.2M
640 ×
360
1.2M
2 Touch [YES] twice t
.
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
205
490
780
1970
980
1970
b Notes
370
890
1400
3550
1750
3550
• The folder will not be deleted even when you
delete all the pictures in the folder.
• Do not do any of the following while [
Erasing all data…] is displayed:
760
1800
2850
7200
3600
7200
– Operate the POWER switch/operation
buttons.
1550
3650
5900
14500
7300
14500
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”
2GB
3150
7500
12000
30000
15000
30000
FORMAT
4GB
6300
14500
23500
59000
29500
59000
The “Memory Stick Duo” has been
formatted at the factory, and does not
require formatting at purchase.
8GB
12500
48000
60000
30000 115000 115000
* [
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [
1.2M] in
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice
HDV format, [
and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3).
0.2M] in DV format (16:9)
t
.
Formatting is completed, and all the images
will be deleted.
b Notes
• All numbers measured at the following settings:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by
Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you
can record varies depending on the recording
environment and the recording media.
b Notes
• Do not do any of the following while [
Formatting…] is displayed:
– Operate the POWER switch/operation
buttons.
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory
Stick Duo” including protected image data and
newly created folders.
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing system
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for
still image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
FILE NO.
B SERIES
ALL ERASE
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with
another one. The file number is reset when
a new folder is created or the recording
folder is replaced with another.
Deletes all the pictures without image
protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in
the selected folder.
RESET
Resets the file number to 0001 each time
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.
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MEMORY SET menu (Continued)
NEW FOLDER
You can create a new folder (102MSDCF
to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
When 9,999 images are stored in the current
folder, a new folder is automatically created
for storing subsequent images.
Touch [YES] t
.
b Notes
• You cannot delete the created folders using your
camcorder. You will have to format the
using your computer.
• The number of recordable pictures on a
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the
number of folders increases.
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)
Select the folder to be used for recording
with
/
, then touch
.
b Notes
• As the default setting, pictures are saved in the
101MSDCF folder.
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same
folder will be set as the default folder for
playback.
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)
Select the playback folder with
then touch
/
,
.
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PICT.APPLI. menu
Special effects on pictures or additional
functions on recording/playback
INT.REC-STL (Interval photo
recording)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
menu items.
You can record still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval.
This function is useful to observe the
movement of clouds or the changes in
daylight, etc.
FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,
then touch
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
.
1 Touch
or 10 minutes) t
t
2 Press PHOTO fully.
stops flashing and the interval still
image recording starts.
t a desired interval time (1, 5
t [ON] t
.
To cancel before starting the operation,
touch [OFF] in step 1.
Once you press START/STOP, the setting
is canceled.
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in
step 1.
STBY
REC
SLIDE SHOW
Fading out
Fading in
Plays back in sequence the images stored
on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder
(slide show).
WHITE FADER
1 Touch
2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT
FOLDER ( )], then touch
t [PB FOLDER].
BLACK FADER
.
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ( )],
all the images in the current playback
played back in sequence.
MOSAIC FADER
3 Touch [REPEAT].
4 Select [ON] or [OFF], then
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]
).
To execute the slide show only once, select
[OFF].
.
MONOTONE
(
When fading in, the picture gradually
changes from black and white to color.
When fading out, it gradually changes from
color to black and white.
5 Touch [END] t [START].
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].
To pause, touch [PAUSE].
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49
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)
z Tips
• You can select the first picture for the slide
STILL
Records/plays back a movie while
superimposing it on a still image
memorized by touching [STILL].
show with
[START].
/
before touching
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to recording/
playback.
FLASH (flash motion)
Records/plays back a movie with a serial-
still-image effect (strobe effect).
1 Touch the desired effect.
TRAIL
2 Adjust the effect with
/
, then
touch
.
When recording/playback, trailing after
images are left in the picture.
Effect
Items to adjust
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue
to pictures.
CINEMA
EFECT*
No adjustment necessary
STILL
The degree of
b Notes
transparency of the still
image you want to
superimpose under a
movie
• You cannot change to another digital effect
while recording pictures on a tape with
[CINEMA EFECT] selected.
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
Only the original pictures can be output.
• While using [D.EFFECT], you cannot use the
review button for still images on the “Memory
FLASH
TRAIL
The interval of frame-by-
frame recording/playback
The fade time of the
incidental image
Stick Duo”
.
OLD
MOVIE*
No adjustment necessary
• If you set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METER]
and [EXPOSURE] return to [AUTO].
* Available during tape recording only.
z Tips
• You can save pictures edited using special
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
3 Touch
.
appears.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] in
step 1.
BOFF
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.
CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect)
You can add a cinematic atmosphere to
pictures by adjusting the image quality.
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z Tips
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
• You can save pictures edited using special
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
You can add special effects to a picture
during recording or playback.
appears.
B OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow
recording)
SKINTONE*
Makes skin texture look more smoother
and more appealing.
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under general shooting
conditions, can be shot in smooth moving
slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
NEG.ART
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a
golf or tennis swing.
The color and brightness are reversed.
Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW
REC] screen.
SEPIA
Pictures appear in sepia.
A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as a
12 second slow-motion movie.
[Recording···] disappears, when recording
is finished.
B&W (Black and white)
Pictures appear in black and white.
SOLARIZE
Touch
to set the following.
– [TIMING]
Select the recording start point from the time
START/STOP is pressed (The default setting is
[3sec AFTER]).
Pictures appear as an illustration with
strong contrast.
PASTEL*
[3sec AFTER]
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.
MOSAIC*
[3sec BEFORE]
– [RECORD SOUND]
If you set to [ON] (
additional dialog, etc. to the slow-motion movie
(The default setting is [OFF]).
Sounds are recorded while [Recording···] is
displayed.
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.
), you can record
* Available during tape recording only.
b Notes
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
Only the original pictures can be output.
b Notes
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3
second-movie (approx.).
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)
EDIT/PLAY menu
Settings for editing or playing back in
various modes
• The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is
somewhat less than normal recording.
See page 36 for details on selecting
menu items.
To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select
[END].
VAR.SPD PB
(Various speed playback)
PictBridge PRINT
You can play back in various modes while
viewing movies.
USB SELECT
1 Touch the following buttons during
You can connect the camcorder to a
personal computer with a USB cable and
import pictures to the computer. You can
also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge
function.
playback.
To
Touch
change the
playback
direction*
(frame)
play back
slowly**
B
Memory Stick
To reverse direction:
Select this to view pictures on a “Memory
Stick Duo” on the computer or to import
them to the computer.
(frame) t
play back frame
by frame
(frame) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction:
(frame) during
PictBridge PRINT
Select this when you connect the
camcorder to a PictBridge compatible
frame playback.
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This
is not a malfunction.
**Pictures output from the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back
smoothly in slow mode.
2 Touch
To return to the normal playback mode,
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from
t
.
frame playback).
b Notes
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may
see mosaic-like images of the previously played
picture.
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from
the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they
are paused or played back in any mode other
than normal playback mode.
• Pictures in the HDV format may appear
distorted during:
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STANDARD SET menu
Settings while recording on a tape or other
basic settings
– Picture search
– Reverse playback
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
• Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and
playing back frame by frame to the reverse
direction are not available in HDV format.
See page 36 for details on selecting
menu items.
REC CTRL
(Movie recording control)
VCR HDV/DV
Select the playback signal. Normally select
[AUTO].
END SEARCH
When your camcorder is connected to
another device using an i.LINK cable,
select the signal to input/output from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). The selected
signal is recorded or played back.
EXEC
The most recently recorded picture is
played back for about 5 seconds and then
stops automatically.
B AUTO
CANCEL
Switches the signals between HDV and
DV format automatically when playing
back a tape.
Stops [END SEARCH].
b Notes
With an i.LINK connection, switches the
signals between HDV and DV formats
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
• [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject
the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.
HDV
Plays back only the portions recorded in
HDV format.
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only HDV formatted signals from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/
plays back. You can also select this when
connecting the camcorder to a computer,
etc.
DV
Plays back only the portions recorded in
DV format.
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only DV formatted signals from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/
plays back. You can also select this when
connecting the camcorder to a computer,
etc.
b Notes
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing
the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the
connected device, such as a VCR, may not be
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
able to recognize the video signal from your
camcorder.
b Notes
• If you record in the LP mode, pictures may
appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted
when you play back the tape on other
camcorders or VCRs.
• When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches
between HDV and DV formats, the picture and
sound are interrupted temporarily.
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to
[ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: EDGE CROP], pictures
are output as follows:
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the
DV format and output; a DV signal is output
as it is.
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture
may be distorted or the time code may not be
written properly between the scenes.
x
WIDE SELECT
You can select the aspect ratio according
to the TV connected when recording. Refer
also to the instruction manuals supplied
with your TV.
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the
DV format and output; a DV signal is not
output.
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an
HDV signal is not output.
B 16:9 WIDE
Records pictures in the full screen for a
16:9 (wide) TV screen.
REC FORMAT
You can select a recording format.
4:3 (
)
Records pictures in the full screen for a 4:3
TV screen.
BHDV1080i (
Records in the HDV1080i specification.
)
b Notes
DV (
)
• Set [VIDEO OUT] correctly according to the
TV connected for playback.
Records in the DV format.
b Notes
x
AUDIO MODE
• If you output the recording picture using an
i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.
B 12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
DV SET
16BIT (
)
The following functions are available when
recording in DV format.
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound
with high quality).
x
REC MODE (Recording mode)
b Notes
BSP (SP)
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on
a cassette.
x
AUDIO MIX
LP (LP)
During tape playback, you can monitor the
sound recorded by other camcorders using
audio dubbing or 4ch microphone
recording.
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
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60min
AUDIO MIX
0:00:00:00
AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)
Since the default setting is [ON], the audio
level meter is displayed.
ST1
ST2
Touch
/
to adjust the balance of the
original sound (ST1) and the sound
recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch
.
b Notes
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default
setting.
Audio level meter
LCD/VF SET
VOLUME
The recorded picture will not be affected by
this operation.
Touch
/
to adjust the volume
x LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
MIC LEVEL
You can adjust the recording sound level
manually.
1 Adjust the brightness with
2 Touch
/
.
.
B AUTO
x LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
Select to adjust the recording sound level
automatically.
MANUAL
When the MIC LEVEL is set to
MANUAL, the
Touch
B NORMAL
Standard brightness.
icon is displayed.
to adjust the recording
M
/
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
sound level during recording or standby.
The recording sound level adjustment bars
appear on the screen. The recording sound
level increases as the bar goes to the right.
The recording level meter appears when
the recording sound level is other than
default setting.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
b Notes
• Use headphones to monitor the sound when
adjusting it.
x LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
/
.
Low intensity
High intensity
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
x VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
Interface (i.LINK). The DV format signal is
output unchanged.
B OFF
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
ON:SQUEZE
Output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV
compatible with 16:9 wide mode.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
On a 4:3 TV
compatible with
16:9 wide mode
x VF COLOR
On a 16:9 wide TV
BON
Display pictures in the viewfinder in color.
OFF
Display pictures in the viewfinder in black
and white.
ON: EDGE CROP
Display the center of the picture in 4:3
aspect ratio by cropping the both sides of
the picture.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
On a 4:3
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
standard TV
COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
b Notes
• For an i.LINK input, refer to “VCR HDV/DV”
480i
• Be sure to disconnect the i.LINK cable before
changing the setting. Otherwise, the connected
device may not be able to recognize the video
signal properly.
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
B1080i/480i
x VIDEO OUT
You can set the HDV output format for the
following outputs.
– COMPONENT (480i)
– S VIDEO
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1080i
signal.
– AUDIO/VIDEO
DOWN CONVERT
You can set an output video signal type
from HDV format signals.
x i.LINK CONV
When set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: EDGE
CROP], converts the HDV signal to the DV
format and output it from the HDV/DV
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B SQUEZE
Output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV
compatible with 16:9 wide mode.
OUTPUT
– [VCR HDV/DV](when the POWER switch is
On a 4:3 TV
compatible with
On a 16:9 wide TV
16:9 wide mode
HOURS METER
The cumulative operation time of your
camcorder will be displayed with the total
hours of operation, drum rotation, tape
running, or the total number of tape
unthreading operations.
LETTER BOX
Output signals to a TV that is not
compatible with 16:9 wide mode.
– OPERATION
Displays the total hours of operation in 10-
hour increments.
On a 4:3
standard TV
– DRUM RUN
Displays the total hours of drum rotation in
10-hour increments.
– TAPE RUN
Display the total hours of tape running in
10-hour increments.
EDGE CROP
Display the center of the picture in 4:3
aspect ratio by cropping the both sides of
the picture.
– THREADING
Displays the total number of tape
unthreading operations in 10-operation
increments.
On a 4:3
standard TV
GUIDEFRAME
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.
b Notes
• When you view pictures that were recorded in
the DV format with [
WIDE SELECT] set to
[16:9 WIDE] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures
may appear as they are in height, but are
compressed in width depending on the TV. If
you view the recorded pictures on such type of
4:3 standard TV, set [
[4:3] before recording.
z Tips
• Placing the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
WIDE SELECT] to
COLOR BAR
STATUS CHECK
You can display the color bar or record it on
the tape by setting [COLOR BAR] to [ON].
It is convenient to adjust the color on the
monitor connected.
You can check the setup value of the
following items.
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
ON
DATA CODE
Always displays the remaining tape
indicator.
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
BOFF
The camera recording lamp will not light up
during recording when you set this to [OFF]
(The default setting is [ON]).
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
BEEP
CAMERA DATA (below)
Displays camera setting data.
B ON
A beeping sound starts when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
60min
0:00:00:00
60min
1
2
OFF
AUTO
100 AWB
3
Cancels the beeping sound and shutter
sound.
F1. 8
9dB
P-MENU
6
5
4
DISP OUTPUT (Display output)
ASteadyShot off
BExposure
CWhite balance
DGain
B LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
EShutter speed
FAperture value
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the
viewfinder.
b Notes
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter
speed, and the aperture value appear when still
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back.
MENU ROTATE
• In the DATE/TIME data display, the date and
time are displayed in the same area. If you
record a picture without setting the clock,
[--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear.
B NORMAL
Scrolls the menu items downwards by
touching
.
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the menu items upwards by
touching
REMAINING
.
BAUTO
Displays the remaining tape indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
CALIBRATION
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT or TAPE with a cassette inserted.
• When you touch
(Play/Pause).
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TIME/LANGU.
menu
See page 36 for details on selecting
menu items.
QUICK REC (Quick recording)
CLOCK SET
You can slightly reduce the recording start
point time when you start recording by
pressing START/STOP. This function is
useful to compensate for time lapse at the
click of the shutter.
WORLD TIME
B OFF
When using your camcorder abroad, you
can set the time difference by touching
Takes more time to reach the recording
start point, but a smooth transition can be
recorded.
/
, the clock will be adjusted in
accordance with the time difference.
If you set the time difference to 0, the clock
returns to the originally set time.
ON (
)
Slightly reduces the time it takes to start
recording when you attempt to record right
after you switch on the camcorder (set the
POWER switch to TAPE from the OFF
(CHG) position), or when you attempt to
record when the recording stanby mode is
canceled.
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.
b Notes
• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval
between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on
your computer is recommended).
z Tips
• If the recording standby mode continues more
than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will
stop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled.
This is to protect the tape and to prevent from
unnecessarily battery exhausting.
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Customizing Personal
Menu
You can add desired menu items to any
Personal Menu, and customize Personal
Menu settings for each POWER switch
position. This is convenient if you add
frequently used menu items to Personal
Menu.
Deleting a menu item
1
Touch
t [DELETE].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
Adding a menu item
60min
STBY
Select button to delete.
0:00:00
END
You can add up to 28 menu items for each
POWER switch position. Delete a less
important menu item, if you want to add
more.
STATUS
CHECK
MENU
RING
SLET
MIC
LEVEL
1/3
WHITE
BAL.
ZEBRA
1
Touch
t [ADD].
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
t [P-MENU SET UP]
2
3
Touch the menu item that you
want to delete.
/
.
60min
DELETE
STBY
0:00:00
60min
STBY
Select the category.
0:00:00
END
Delete this from
CAMERA-TAPE mode's
P-MENU?
CAMERA SET
PICT.APPLI.
EDIT/PLAY
STANDARD SET
TIME/LANGU.
YES
NO
OK
Touch [YES] t
.
2
3
Touch
category, then touch
/
to select a menu
.
b Notes
60min
Select the item.
STBY
0:00:00
END
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET
UP].
SCENE SELECT
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
SHARPNESS
OK
Touch
item, then touch
.
/
to select a menu
t [YES] t
The menu item is added to the end of
the list.
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Arranging the order of menu
items displayed on Personal
Menu
1
Touch
t [SORT].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
2
3
4
5
Touch the menu item you want to
move.
Touch
/
to move the menu
item to the desired place.
Touch
.
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
Touch [END] t
.
b Notes
• 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
.
If the desired menu item is not displayed,
touch
/
.
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Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for
connected.
Connecting to external devices
The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR or DVD/
HDD recorders and the connectors used.
: Signal flow
Camcorder
Cable
External device
HDV1080i compatible
device*
i.LINK cable (optional)
t HD quality
AV device with i.LINK jack
t SD quality
i.LINK cable (optional)
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
AV device with S VIDEO jack
t SD quality
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
AV device with audio/video
jacks**
t SD quality
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. For details, refer to the
instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
**When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video jack on the device, and the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio
jack on the device.
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b Notes
Menu setting
Recorded Dubbing
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.
[VCR HDV/ [i.LINK
format
format
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed
as SD (standard definition) images, regardless
of the connection.
DV]
CONV]
[AUTO]
or HDV*
1
HDV*
[OFF]
2
Mixed
HDV
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
[ON:
SQUEEZE]/
[ON:EDGE
CROP]
3
and DV
DV
DV
[AUTO]*
[AUTO]
or DV
DV only
–
*1 The VCR or DVD/HDD recorders need to be
compliant with HDV1080i specification.
*2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed.
*3 Parts recorded in both DV and HDV format can
be dubbed.
b Notes
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and
the signal switches between HDV and DV
formats, the picture and sound are interrupted
temporarily.
• When the player and the recorder are both
HDV1080i compatible devices such as
HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N and are connected
with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping
and then resuming the recording, the images
will be unstable or rough at that point.
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)
Select the required settings from the table
below and make the menu settings.
b Notes
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (default
setting) when connecting with an A/V
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing
these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or
DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify
the video signal.
When connecting with the A/V
connecting cable with an S VIDEO
(optional)
Menu setting
Recorded Dubbing
[VCR HDV/ [i.LINK
format
format
DV]
CONV]
Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the
video plug (yellow). This connection
produces pictures more faithfully. The
audio will not be output when you connect
with the S VIDEO cable alone.
[AUTO]
1
HDV*
[OFF]
or HDV
[AUTO]
HDV
only
[ON:
SQUEEZE]/
[ON:EDGE
CROP]
DV
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Recording pictures from a VCR
(Continued)
• To record the date/time and camera settings data
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,
Dubbing to another device
• The following cannot be output via the HDV/
DV interface (i.LINK):
– Indicators
1
Prepare your camcorder for
playback.
– Pictures edited with [PICT.EFFECT] (p. 51)
Insert the recorded cassette.
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorders
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not
output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)
during playback pause or in any playback mode
other than normal playback.
• Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable:
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a
picture is paused on your camcorder while
recording to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.
2
When dubbing to the VCR, insert
a cassette for recording.
When dubbing to the DVD
recorder, insert a DVD for
recording.
– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)
may not be displayed or recorded depending
on the device or application.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the appropriate input
(such as video input1 and video input2).
– You cannot record the picture and sound
separately.
• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your
camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you may
not operate your camcorder on your DVD
recorder even if its instruction manual says you
can.
If you can set the input mode to HDV or DV on
your DVD recorder and can input/output
pictures, follow the steps in “Dubbing to another
device.”
3
4
Connect your recording device
(VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to
your camcorder.
Start playback on your
camcorder, and recording on the
recording device.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and
sound signals are transmitted digitally,
producing high quality pictures.
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your recording device for
details.
of the output signal (
) will be indicated on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
or
5
When dubbing is complete, stop
your camcorder and the
recording device.
b Notes
• When connecting with an A/V connecting cable,
set [VIDEO OUT] according to the playback
device (TV, etc.).
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Recording pictures from a VCR
You can record movies from a VCR on a
Recording movies
tape. You can record a scene as a still image
on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert
a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for
recording in your camcorder beforehand.
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR
device using an i.LINK cable.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
Set the input signal of your
camcorder.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when
recording from an HDV format
compatible device.
HDV1080i
AV device with
compatible device
i.LINK output jack
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or
[AUTO] when recording from a DV
format compatible device (p. 53).
t HD quality
t SD quality
3
Connect your VCR as a player to
your camcorder.
To i.LINK connector
b Notes
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the
format of the input signal (
or
) will be indicated on the
LCD screen of your camcorder (This
indicator may appear on the screen of the
playback device, however, it will not be
recorded).
: Signal
flow
i.LINK cable
(optional)
4
5
Insert a cassette into the VCR.
To HDV/DV
Interface
(i.LINK)
Operate your camcorder to record
movies.
Touch
[REC PAUSE].
t [
REC CTRL] t
If the desired item is not displayed on
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with
HDV1080i specification is required.
the screen, touch
is displayed.
/
until the item
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Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)
Recording still images
6
Start playing the cassette on your
VCR.
1
Perform steps 1 to 4 in
“Recording movies”.
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
2
3
Start playing the cassette.
7
8
9
Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.
The pictures on the VCR appear on the
screen of your camcorder.
Stop recording.
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
Touch
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].
Touch
t
.
b Notes
• You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.
• You cannot record TV programs from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
• You can record pictures from DV devices only
in the DV format.
• Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable:
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a
picture is paused on a VCR while recording to
your camcorder.
– You cannot record the picture and sound
separately.
– If you pause or stop the recording and restart
it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with
black bands on the right and left sides on the
screen of your camcorder.
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Dubbing pictures from
a tape to a “Memory
Stick Duo”
Deleting recorded
pictures from the
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can record a desired scene onto a
“Memory Stick Duo” as a still image, from
a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure
you have a recorded tape and a “Memory
Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
Touch
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
101
1/10
MEMORYY PLAY
60min
101–0001
6.1M
Search and record the scene you
want to record.
P-MENU
Touch
(Play) to play back the
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the
scene you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
3
4
Select a picture you want to
delete with
/
.
Touch
t [YES].
b Notes
• The date and time the picture is recorded on the
tape and stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are
recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time
the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed.
Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot
be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
b Notes
• The pictures cannot be restored once they are
deleted.
• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to
selected picture is protected (p. 68).
• Still images will be fixed to image size [
1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format.
Still images will be fixed to image size [
0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when
z Tips
• You cannot record still images while using PB
zoom.
• To delete all pictures at once, select [
ALL
• You can delete pictures on the index screen
be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.
Touch
you want to delete t
t [ DELETE] t the picture
t [YES].
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo”
with specific information
When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with the write-protect tab, make sure the
write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick
Duo” is not set to the write-protect position
(p. 90).
(Print mark/Image protection)
with the Print mark put on using the other
device.
Preventing accidental erasure
(Image protection)
You can select and mark images to prevent
accidental erasure.
Selecting still images for
printing (Print mark)
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard is used to select images for
printing on your camcorder.
By marking images that you want to print
out, you do not need to reselect them when
you print them out (You cannot specify the
number of printouts).
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
Touch
t
t
t
[PROTECT].
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
Touch the image that you want to
protect.
PROTECT
-
appears.
Touch
t
t
t
[PRINT MARK].
101–0002
101
2/10
OK
Touch the image that you want to
print out later.
4
Touch
t [END].
PRINT MARK
appears.
b Notes
101–0002
101
• To cancel image protection, touch the image
2/10
OK
again to cancel image protection in step 3.
4
Touch
t [END].
b Notes
• To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to
cancel Print mark in step 3.
• Do not mark images on your camcorder if the
“Memory Stick Duo” already has some images
with the Print mark put on using other devices.
This may change the information of the images
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Printing recorded images
(PictBridge compliant printer)
z Tips
You can print out pictures using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
• You can also operate by selecting in the
following orders:
–
t [MENU] t
(PICT.APPLI.)
t [USB SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT].
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall
–
t [MENU] t
t [PictBridge PRINT].
(PICT.APPLI.)
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing
still images into your camcorder and turn
on the printer.
Printing
1
Select the image to be printed
Connecting your camcorder to
the printer
with
/
.
2
3
Touch
t [COPIES].
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
Select the number of copies to be
printed with
/
.
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using
the USB cable.
A maximum of 20 copies of the image
can be printed.
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen
automatically.
4
5
Touch
To print the date/time on the image,
touch
t [END].
t [DATE/TIME] t
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].
[DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t
.
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].
101
When printing is finished, [Printing…]
disappears and the image selection
screen appears again.
1/10
6.1M
PictBridge PRINT
101-0001
END
Touch [END] when printing is
completed.
+
-
SET EXEC
One of the images stored on the
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.
b Notes
• Refer also to the operating instructions for the
printer to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
b Notes
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models
that are not PictBridge compatible.
– Operate the POWER switch.
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)
– Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your
camcorder.
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again and
restart the operation from the beginning.
• Some printers may cut off left, right, top and
lower parts of the image. Especially, when the
image is recorded with a 16:9 (wide) ratio, left
and right parts may be largely cut off.
• Some printer models may not support the date/
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s
operating instructions for details.
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images
recorded with a device other than your
camcorder.
• 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.
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Using a Computer
Connecting to a
computer
Copying still images
to a computer
When connecting your camcorder to a
computer, the following operations are
available:
System requirements
For Windows users
Copying the still images on a “Memory
Stick Duo” to the computer
t
• OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP
Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/
Windows Vista*
Copying the movie on a tape in the HDV
Copying the movie on a tape in the DV
* Except for 64-bit version
It is necessary that your OS is factory-installed.
Operations are not guaranteed if your OS has
been upgraded or is being used in a multi-boot
environment.
About connection
• CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).
There are 2 ways to connect your
camcorder to a computer:
– USB cable
To copy still images on a “Memory Stick
Duo”
For Macintosh users
• OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/
v10.3/v10.4)
– i.LINK cable
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).
To copy movies on a tape
Notes on connecting to a computer
Step:1 Using the USB cable
• When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK
cable to connect your camcorder to a computer,
make sure to connect the connector in the
correct direction. If you insert the connector
forcibly, it may be damaged, and cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• You can do this operation with the standard
driver on your computer. You do not need to
install any software.
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which pictures are
recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
(optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick
slot on your computer to copy still images to the
computer.
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
your computer is not compatible with it, connect
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.
• You cannot do the following:
– Copying pictures on a tape to a computer with
a USB cable.
– Copying pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”
to a computer with an i.LINK cable.
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct
procedure when disconnecting it from the
Continued ,
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Copying still images to a computer (Continued)
4
5
Set the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT.
Touch [
] t [MENU] t
To USB jack
(PICT.APPLI.) t [USB
SELECT] t [ Memory Stick].
USB cable
(optional)
6
Connect the USB cable to the
(USB) jacks on your camcorder
and your computer.
It may take a while until your computer
recognizes your camcorder for the first
time.
To USB jack
Step:2 Copying the pictures
For Windows users
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon
displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag
and drop a picture in the folder onto the
hard disk drive of your computer.
• Do not connect your camcorder to the computer
at this point.
• The computer may not recognize the camcorder
if you connect them with the USB cable before
turning on your camcorder.
• See page 105 for the recommended connection.
1
Turn on the computer.
Close down all applications running on
the computer.
For Windows 2000/Windows XP/
Windows Vista
Log on as an Administrator.
1
2
3
2
3
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into
your camcorder.
Prepare the power source for
your camcorder.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain
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A Folder containing image files recorded
by other camcorders without the folder
creation function (for playback only).
Disconnecting the USB cable
For Windows users
If [USB CONNECTING] appears on the
LCD screen, follow the procedure below to
disconnect the USB cable.
B Folder containing image files recorded
by your camcorder when no new folders
have been created, only [101MSDCF] is
displayed.
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware]
C Folder containing movie data recorded
by other camcorders without the folder
creation function (for playback only)
icon on the task tray.
Click this icon.
Folder
File
Meaning
101MSDCF
(up to 999
MSDCF)
DSC0ss
ss.JPG
Still image file
ssss are numbers between 0001 and
9999.
Task tray
For Macintosh users
Double-click the drive icon, then drag and
drop the desired picture file onto the hard
disk of your computer.
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device-Drive].
Click here.
3 Click [OK].
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the
camcorder and computer.
If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear
on the LCD screen, do only step 4.
b Notes
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct
procedure, otherwise files in the “Memory Stick
Duo” may not be updated correctly. Also, this
may cause a malfunction of the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
Continued ,
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Copying still images to a
computer (Continued)
Copying movies on a
tape to a computer
For Macintosh users
Connect your camcorder to the computer
with an i.LINK cable.
1 Close down all applications running on
The computer needs to have an i.LINK
connector and be installed with editing
software that can copy video signals. The
software required depends on the format of
the recorded pictures and the format for
copying to the computer (HDV or DV) as
shown in the table below.
the computer.
2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the
desktop onto the [Trash] icon.
3 Disconnect the USB cable from the
camcorder and computer.
b Notes
Format for
Recorded
• If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the
computer before disconnecting the USB cable
and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”
copying to
Required software
format
the computer
Editing software
capable of copying
HDV signal
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
access lamp is lit.
HDV
HDV
DV
• Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before
turning off your camcorder.
Editing software
capable of copying
DV signal
HDV
Recommended connection
Observe the following points when
connecting to ensure the camcorder
operates correctly.
Editing software
capable of copying
DV signal
DV
DV
• Connect the camcorder to a computer via the
USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are
connected to the computer.
b Notes
• You cannot copy movies using a USB cable.
• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them
connected and connect the camcorder to an
available USB jack with the USB cable.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the
software for the details on image copying.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the editing
software for the recommended connection.
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two
or more USB devices to the computer.
• Some editing software on the computer may not
work correctly.
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the
USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or
USB hub.
• Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack
on the computer.
• You cannot change format DV to HDV.
The required menu settings vary depending
on the recorded images and the format
(HDV or DV) to be copied to the computer.
• Operation is not guaranteed even for the
recommended environments.
Format for
Recorded
copying to
Menu setting*
format
the computer
[VCR HDV/DV]
t [HDV]
[i.LINK CONV]
t [OFF]
HDV
HDV
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Notes on connecting to the computer
Format for
copying to
the computer
Recorded
format
Menu setting*
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first,
then to your camcorder. Connecting in the
opposite order may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• The computer may freeze or may not recognize
the signal from your camcorder in the following
situations.
[VCR HDV/DV]
t [HDV]
[i.LINK CONV]
t
[ON:SQUEEZE]/
[ON:EDGE
CROP]
HDV
DV
DV
– Connecting your camcorder to a computer
that does not support the video signal formats
appearing on the LCD screen of your
camcorder display (HDV or DV).
connected with an i.LINK cable.
[VCR HDV/DV]
t [DV]
[i.LINK CONV]
t [OFF]
DV
– Changing [REC FORMAT] setting while
connected with an i.LINK cable with the
POWER switch set to TAPE or MEMORY
– Changing the POWER switch position while
connected with an i.LINK cable.
z Tips
• To copy HDV format images as they are
without changing their format, an HDV
compatible environment is required.
For details, refer to your software instruction
manual or contact the software manufacturer.
The format (HDV or DV) of input/output
signal appears on the LCD screen of your
camcorder while connected with an i.LINK
cable.
• To play movies by a regular DVD player, you
need to create DVD video in the SD format. the
DVD video is not in the HDV format.
Step:2 Copying the movies
Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC
power (p. 15).
1 Prepare editing software (not provided).
2 Turn on your computer.
3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set
the POWER switch to VCR.
4 Set the menu of your camcorder.
The menu settings vary depending on
the copying image.
HDV/DV
interface (i.LINK)
5 Copy images to the computer with your
i.LINK cable
(optional)
software.
b Notes
• If images are copied in HDV format but not
recognized, your editing software may not
support HDV format. Convert the images to DV
format according to step 4 and copy again.
• A tape recorded in DV format cannot be copied
to a computer in HDV format.
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Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)
z Tips
• When images recorded in HDV format are
copied to a computer, the file size is about 2GB
(almost the same as a DV file) for a 10-minute
movie if the video compression format is
MPEG2.
When copying the movie in the HDV
format from the computer to your
camcorder
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK
b Notes
• To copy an HDV format movie edited on a
computer back onto a tape in HDV format is
possible so long as your editing software
supports copying HDV movies onto tape. For
details, contact the software manufacturer.
When copying the movie in the DV
format from the computer to your
camcorder
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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, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
• Recording ..............................................79
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other
• Functions that cannot be used together
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• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
Overall operations
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low,
or the battery pack has not been charged
enough. This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, the battery may be worn-
• The indicated time may not be correct in
certain circumstances. For example, when
you open or close the LCD panel, it takes
about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button using a sharp-
pointed object (If you press the RESET
button, all settings are reset, except
Personal Menu items).
The battery pack discharges too
quickly.
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or
the battery pack has not been charged
enough. This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, the battery may be worn-
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you
use it. This is not a malfunction.
Batteries/Power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
LCD screen/viewfinder
Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick
Duo”
Menu items are grayed out.
The cassette cannot be ejected from
the compartment.
• You cannot select grayed items in the
current recording/playback situation.
• Depending on the functions, you may not
be able to use them together (p. 83).
• Make sure the power source (battery pack
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside
You cannot turn off the indicator.
• You cannot turn off
. Touch
to
check the warning messages (p. 86).
The Cassette Memory indicator or
title display does not appear while
using a cassette with Cassette
Memory.
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your
• This camcorder does not support Cassette
Memory, so the indicator does not appear.
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
• Set [
REMAINING] to [ON] to always
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
The cassette is noisier during
rewinding or fast-forwarding.
The picture in the viewfinder is not
clear.
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast
forward speed increases (compared with
battery operation) and therefore increases
noise. This is not a malfunction.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever
The LCD screen does not turn on.
You cannot operate functions using
a “Memory Stick Duo,” even if a
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.
• Set the LCD ON/OFF switch to ON.
• Slide the POWER switch to MEMORY or
PLAY/EDIT (p. 18).
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted
on a computer, format it again on your
You cannot delete the recorded
picture on the tape.
• You cannot delete a recorded picture on
tape; you can only rewind the tape and
record again. The new recording overwrites
the existing one.
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You cannot delete pictures or format
a “Memory Stick Duo.”
You cannot record on the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• Cancel image protection on the picture
• The maximum number of pictures that you
can delete on the index screen at one time is
100.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert
another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the
unnecessary pictures recorded on the
• When the POWER switch is set to TAPE,
you cannot record still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” with:
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between
1/725 to 1/10000 second
Image protection cannot be applied,
or you cannot mark pictures for
print.
– While executing [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
– [SMTH SLW REC]
– [COLOR BAR]
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one
• Perform the operation again on the index
• The maximum number of pictures you can
mark for print is 999.
The recording image view looks
different.
The data file name is not indicated
correctly, or flashes.
• The recording image view may look
different depending on the condition of
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
• The file is damaged.
• Use the file format compatible with your
You cannot record a smooth
transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next.
Recording
• Perform END SEARCH (p. 30).
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory
Stick Duo”” section (p. 78).
• Do not remove the cassette (The picture
will be recorded continuously without a
break even when you turn the power off).
• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV
formats on the same tape.
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP
mode on the same tape.
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in
the LP mode.
• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you
The tape does not start when you
press START/STOP.
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or
insert a new cassette.
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to
moisture condensation. Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette
[END SEARCH] does not work.
• Do not eject the cassette after recording
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
• There is a blank section between recorded
sections of the tape. This is not a
malfunction.
The screen picture is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
OFF, or cancel the BACK LIGHT function
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate
correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot
or [SUPER NS].
Horizontal bands appear.
• This may occur when recording pictures
under lighting from a discharge tube, such
as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or
mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.
• This may be alleviated by adjusting the
You cannot use [SUPER NS].
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON
The auto focus does not function.
Black bands appear when you
record a TV screen or computer
screen.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 42).
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
Playback
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44).
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory
Stick Duo”” section (p. 78).
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or
green appear on the screen.
You cannot play back a tape.
• The spots appear when the shutter speed is
slow or when you are recording in [SUPER
NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a
malfunction.
• Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT.
You cannot play back in reverse
direction.
The subjects passing fast by the
frame might appear crooked.
• Reverse playback is not possible with the
tape recorded in the HDV format.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads
out image signals, the subjects passing by
the lens rapidly might appear crooked
depending on the recording conditions.
Image data stored on a “Memory
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
• Image data cannot be played back if you
have modified file names or folders, or
have edited the data on a computer (In this
case, the file name flashes). This is not a
The color of the picture is not
correctly displayed.
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• Pictures recorded on other devices may not
be played back or may not appear in their
actual size. This is not a malfunction
“---” is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded
without setting the date and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or
noise cannot be read.
Horizontal lines appear on the
picture. The displayed pictures are
not clear or do not appear.
Noises appear and
displayed on the screen.
or
is
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system
other than that of your camcorder (NTSC).
You cannot hear the sound recorded
with 4CH MIC REC on another
camcorder.
No picture appears during [END
SEARCH] or Rec Review.
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines
look jagged.
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the
(soften)
appears on the LCD screen.
• This appears when you play back a tape
recorded on other recording devices using a
4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This
camcorder does not comply with the 4ch
microphone recording standard.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2]
(additional sound) side until the sound is
Playing back on TV
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or
component video plug, make sure the red
and white plugs of the A/V connecting
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a
3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH
SLW REC].
You cannot view the picture on the
TV connected with the i.LINK cable.
• You cannot view the picture in the HD
(high definition) image quality on the TV
which is not compatible with the
the instruction manuals supplied with your
TV.
The picture or sound breaks off.
• Down convert the pictures recorded in
HDV format to DV format and play back in
SD (standard definition) image quality
• The tape was recorded in both the HDV and
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.
• Play back pictures using another connecting
The movies freeze for a while, or the
sound breaks off.
• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to
other devices
You cannot view the picture or hear
the sound on the TV connected with
the component video cable.
Pictures from connected devices
cannot be zoomed.
• Set [COMPONENT] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the
requirements of the connected device
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected
• When you are using the component video
cable, make sure the red and white plugs of
the A/V connecting cable are connected
Time code and other information
appear on the display of the
connected device.
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]
while connected with an A/V connecting
You cannot view the picture or hear
the sound on the TV connected with
the HDMI cable.
• Pictures in the DV format are not output
from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright
protection signals are recorded in the
pictures.
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder
• This occurs if you record on a tape in both
HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and
connect the HDMI cable, or slide the
POWER switch to turn on your camcorder
again.
You cannot dub correctly using the
A/V connecting cable.
• You cannot input externally from a device
connected with 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 input jack of the other
device for dubbing a picture from your
camcorder.
When connected using an i.LINK
cable, no picture appears on the
monitor screen or the picture is
distorted during dubbing.
The picture appears distorted on a
4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing a picture
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. Set [VIDEO OUT] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu and play back
the picture.
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the
requirements of the connected device
• If the device to be connected is not
compatible with HDV1080i specification,
you cannot dub in HD (high definition)
the instruction manuals supplied with the
device to be connected.
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom on a 4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing a picture
recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.
This is not a malfunction.
• Down convert the pictures recorded in
HDV format to DV format and dub in SD
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Not available
If this function is set
NightShot
You cannot add sound to the
recorded tape.
[WHITE BAL.]
[SHARPNESS]
[CINEMA EFECT]
• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape
on this unit.
[SHUTTR SPEED]
of the RING
NightShot,
[CINEMA EFECT],
[OLD MOVIE],
[SMTH SLW REC]
You cannot dub correctly using the
HDMI cable.
[AE SHIFT]
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] of
[EXPOSURE],
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI
cable.
[CINEMA EFECT]
New sound added to a recorded tape
on another camcorder is not heard.
[SPOT FOCUS]
[TELE MACRO]
[SCENE SELECT]
[SCENE SELECT],
during tape recording
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1]
(original sound) side until the sound is
[COLOR SLOW S] NightShot, [SCENE
SELECT],
[MANUAL] of
[SHUTTR SPEED] ,
[FADER],
[D.EFFECT]
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot record or a distorted picture
may be recorded if the tape has been used
repeatedly for recording.
[HISTOGRAM]
[DIGITAL ZOOM],
[D.EFFECT], while
displaying the date
and time
Functions that cannot be used
together
[DIGITAL ZOOM] [TELE MACRO]
[FADER]
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS],
[SUPER NS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
[D.EFFECT]
Depending on the functions, you may not be
able to use them together. The following list
shows examples of menu items and functions
that cannot be used at the same time.
[D.EFFECT]
[SUPER NS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
[FADER]
Not available
If this function is set
BACK LIGHT
function
[FIREWORKS],
[SPOT METER],
[MANUAL] of
[EXPOSURE]
[OLD MOVIE] of
[D.EFFECT]
[SCENE SELECT],
[PICT.EFFECT],
when [ WIDE
SELECT] is set to
[4:3]
[SCENE SELECT]
NightShot, [TELE
MACRO],
[CINEMA EFECT],
[OLD MOVIE],
[COLOR SLOW S]
[SPOT METER]
[EXPOSURE]
NightShot,
[CINEMA EFECT]
NightShot
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Not available
If this function is set
[CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT],
of [D.EFFECT]
[SPOT METER],
[MANUAL] of
[EXPOSURE], other
than 0 in [AE
SHIFT],
[PICT.EFFECT],
when [ WIDE
SELECT] is set to
[4:3]
[SMTH SLW REC] [CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] of
[SHUTTR SPEED] ,
[SUPER NS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
[D.EFFECT],
[PICT.EFFECT]
• When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the “Not
available” menu items on the list are not
available.
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Warning indicators and messages
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
• Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility. Inform
them of the 5-digit code, which starts
from “E.”
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder, check the following.
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If
the problem persists even after you have
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
101-1001(Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
• The file is damaged.
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
E (Battery level warning)
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
• Depending on the operating,
environment, or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
• Connect the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
• Eject the cassette, remove the power
source, and then leave it for about 1
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)
C:22:ss
• Clean the head using a cleaning
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted
(p. 20).
C:31:ss / C:32:ss
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*
• Symptoms that are not described above
have occurred. Remove and insert the
cassette, then operate your camcorder
again. Do not perform this procedure if
moisture condensation has occurred
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
• Change the cassette. Press RESET, and
operate your camcorder again.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
Description of warning
messages
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to
the tape)
Slow flashing:
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining
on the tape.
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
• No cassette is inserted.*
z Tips
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
• When
turned into
is displayed, the message can be
by touching . Touch
to display the message again.
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
x Moisture condensation
Z (Eject cassette warning)*
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
the cassette (p. 95)
% Moisture condensation. Turn off
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 85).
x Cassette/Tape
- (Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)*
• Check if the cassette is damaged.
QZ The tape is locked - check the
tab. (p. 89)
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
x “Memory Stick Duo”
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a
few times. If even then the indicator
flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might
be damaged. Try with another
“Memory Stick Duo.”
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands and
shoot the image. However, note that the
camera-shake warning indicator does
not disappear.
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
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Memory Stick folders are full.
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created
folders using your camcorder.
• You will have to format the “Memory
your computer.
x Dual Rec
Cannot save still picture.
• Do not eject “Memory Stick Duo”
while still images are being stored onto
x PictBridge compliant printer
Check the connected device.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded
in HDV format
You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or
monitor) with a component jack and
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component
video cable and A/V connecting cable are
also needed.
You can use your camcorder in any
country/region 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].
Viewing DV format pictures recorded
in DV format
You need a TV (or monitor) with the
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A connecting
cable is also needed.
AC-L100
[a]
[b]
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its
Simple setting of the clock by time
difference
You can easily set the clock to the local
time abroad by entering the time difference
between where you live and where you are.
picture can only be viewed on an NTSC
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
System
Used in
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
Select [WORLD TIME] in the
LANGU.) menu, then set the time
difference (p. 59).
(TIME/
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
United Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M Brazil
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
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Maintenance and precautions
Copyright signal
Usable cassette tapes
x When you play back
Your camcorder is capable of recording in
both HDV and DV formats.
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.
Use a cassette with the
Your camcorder is not compatible with the
Cassette Memory function.
If the cassette you play back on your
camcorder contains copyright signals, you
cannot copy it to a tape in another video
camera connected to your camcorder.
mark.
x When you record
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright control
signals for copyright protection of software.
[Cannot record due to copyright
protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or
on the viewfinder if you try to record such
software. Your camcorder does not record
copyright control signals on the tape when
it records.
What is the HDV format?
The HDV format is a video format
developed to record and play back digital
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV
cassette.
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode
with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen
ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 ×
1,080 dots).
The video bit rate for recording is about 25
Mbps.
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,
enabling a digital connection with an HDV
compatible TV or computer.
Notes on use
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
Remove the cassette and store it.
x To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to
set it to SAVE.
z Tips
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)
digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,
in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.
Playback
Your camcorder can play back pictures in
both the DV format and HDV1080i
specification.
Your camcorder can play back pictures
recorded in the HDV 720/30p format, but
cannot output it from the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK).
REC: The cassette can be
recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot be
recorded (write-protected).
REC
SAVE
To prevent a blank section from being
created on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using
next recording when you have played back
the tape.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
x When labeling the cassette
Recording/
Playback
Types of “Memory Stick”
Be sure to place the label only on the
locations shown in the following
illustration so as not to cause a malfunction
of your camcorder.
“Memory Stick Duo”
(with MagicGate)
a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
a
Do not put a label
along this border.
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
a*
* This camcorder does not support 8-bit parallel
data transfer, but supports 4-bit parallel data
transfer as is the case with “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”.
Labeling position
• This product cannot record or play data that uses
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the
“Memory Stick Micro.”
x After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid
distortion of the picture or the sound. The
cassette should then be put in its case, and
stored in an upright position.
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• File names of still images:
– 101-0001: This file name appears on the
screen of your camcorder.
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on
the display of a computer.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a
x When cleaning the gold-plated
connector
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after
every 10 times it has been ejected.
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape
indicator may not show correctly.
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo”
and “Memory Stick Duo” compliant product
you use.
Gold-plated connector
• You can prevent accidental erasure of images
when you slide the write-protect tab on the
“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered
object, to the write-protect position.
About the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity.
• Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
You can use the following types of
“Memory Stick” listed below on the
camcorder. However, we do not guarantee
the operation of all types of “Memory
Stick” on your camcorder. (See the list
below for more details.)
– If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the
power off on your camcorder, or remove the
battery pack for replacement while your
camcorder is reading or writing image files on
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access
lamp is lit or flashing).
– If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
• It is recommended to make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
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• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
Duo.”
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your
camcorder is 8 GB.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”
put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the
camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.
Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duo-
sized M2 Adaptor, then insert the adaptor into
the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a
“Memory Stick Micro” into the camcorder
without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you
might not be able to remove it from the
camcorder.
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
On image data compatibility
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in
the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases.
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure to
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory
Stick Duo adaptor.
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that
has been used with another device, format it
with your camcorder (p. 64). Note that
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.
Note that improper use may cause a
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/
NP-F970 (optional).
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
This unit is compatible with an
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-F770/NP-F970 (optional).
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
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.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
• When 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. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
About storage of the battery pack
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
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• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
About the i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies
according to the device. There are 3 types.
About i.LINK
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an
i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section
describes the i.LINK standard and its
features.
The baud rate is listed under
“Specifications” in the operating
instructions of each piece of equipment. It
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface
on some devices.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to a device
with a different maximum baud rate.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for
transferring digital video, digital audio, and
other data to other i.LINK-compatible
devices. You can also control other devices
using the i.LINK.
i.LINK-compatible devices can be
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data
transactions with various digital AV
devices.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,
operation becomes possible from any
device in the chain. Note that operation
method may vary, or data transactions may
not be possible, depending on specifications
and characteristics of the connected
devices.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or
the amount of data that can be sent or
received in one second. For example, a
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video devices having an
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony
(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as
well as to video devices.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are
not compatible with this unit. Before
connecting to other devices, be sure to
confirm whether the device is compatible
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details
on precautions and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
b Notes
• Normally, only one device can be connected to
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible
device having two or more HDV/DV
Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of
the device to be connected.
z Tips
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the
IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony,
and is a trademark approved by many
corporations.
• IEEE1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
b Notes
• When connecting your camcorder to another
i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to turn off
the power of the device and disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK
cable.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during HDV/DV dubbing).
About x.v.Color
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
• xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
On using your camcorder
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a
cassette for about 3 minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– 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 6.8 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
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x How to avoid 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).
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
state, the tape may stick to the head drum
and be damaged or your camcorder may not
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside
your camcorder, [%Z Moisture
condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]
appears. The indicator will not appear when
the moisture condenses on the lens.
Video head
If you play back a tape recorded in HDV
format, the image and sound may freeze for
a while (about 0.5 seconds).
This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be
recorded or played back correctly because
of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending
on the cassette, this fairly infrequently
occurs even if the cassette is brand new or
is not used a lot.
If this freezing point is created while
playing back, you can solve this problem
and see the pictures by rewinding after
slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point
cannot be recovered if it was created while
recording.
To prevent such a problem, use the Sony
mini DV cassette.
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video
heads for 10 seconds with the cleaning cassette.
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear.
– The sound breaks off.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
None of the functions except cassette
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn
off your camcorder, and leave it for about
one hour with the cassette lid open. Your
camcorder can be used again when both of
the following conditions are met:
• The warning message does not appear when the
power is turned on.
• Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted
and video operation buttons are touched.
If moisture starts to condense, your
camcorder sometimes cannot detect
condensation. If this happens, the cassette is
sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after
the cassette lid is opened. This is not a
malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid
until the cassette is ejected.
– [x
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as shown
below.
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV
format.
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
The playback The playback screen
screen pauses. goes blank.
(Solid blue screen)
• When you bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
– The following phenomenon occurs in DV
format.
2 Touch
t [MENU] t
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]
t
.
CALIBRATION
Touch the "x"
Block-noise appears.
1/3
CANCEL
3 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or
the like.
The playback screen goes blank.
(Solid blue screen)
• The video heads will degrade after long use. If
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using
a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be
because the video heads are worn out. Please
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility to have the video heads
replaced.
The position of the “×” changes.
To cancel, touch [CANCEL].
If you did not press the right spot, start from
step 3 again.
b Notes
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. 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.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
x On adjustment of the touch panel
(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
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor during the operation.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
1 Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT.
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• 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.
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder
1
Remove the viewfinder.
While sliding the viewfinder release
lever downward 1, turn the viewfinder
counterclockwise until the | markings
on the left side are aligned 2, then
remove the viewfinder upward 3.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC
Adaptor or while the battery pack is
inserted. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if you
do not use your camcorder at all without the
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack
attached. Use your camcorder after
charging the pre-installed rechargeable
battery.
3
2
1
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.
2
Remove dust from inside the
viewfinder and the part shown
below with a blower.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24
hours.
3
Follow the reverse procedure of step
1. Align the markings on the left
|
side and attach the viewfinder by
pressing it downward lightly. Then
turn it clockwise until it is clicked.
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Specifications
Image device
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor
System
Video recording system (HDV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Video recording system (DV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
2
1
Exif Ver. 2.2*
Audio recording system (HDV)
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,
stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Approx. 3 040 000 pixels
Audio recording system (DV)
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
1080/60i specification
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
printed
Tape speed (HDV)
Approx. 18.81 mm/s
Tape speed (DV)
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV)
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)
Focal length
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In TAPE: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4
in.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~
19 3/8 in.) (4:3)
In MEMORY: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~
15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~
14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
mark
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
5 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON],
Shutter speed 1/30 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60
cassette and AC Adaptor)
1
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Viewfinder
Electronicsand InformationTechnology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
Electric viewfinder (color)
information at the time of recording.
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2
* The unique pixel array of Sony’s
General
Power requirements
ClearVid CMOS sensor and image
processing system (new Enhanced
Imaging Processor) allows for still
image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.6 W
Input/Output connectors
VIDEO OUT jack
DV recording 4.4 W
Pin jack
During camera recording using the
LCD & viewfinder with normal
brightness:
HDV recording 5.0 W
DV recording 4.8 W
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)
S VIDEO OUT jack
4pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms)
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
AUDIO OUT jack
Pin jack
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
265 × 231 × 460 mm
(10 4/8 × 9 1/8 × 18 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
265 × 231 × 460 mm
(10 4/8 × 9 1/8 × 18 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with the
supplied battery pack NP-F570
attached
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)
PB/PR, CB/CR: ± 350 mV, 75 Ω(ohms)
HDMI OUT jack
Type A (19-pin)
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
Mass (approx.)
2.7 kg (6 lb 0 oz) main unit only
3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) including the NP-
F570 rechargeable battery pack and
cassette (PHDVM-63DM), and lens
hood with lens cover , microphone.
Supplied accessories
B
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
HDV/DV jack
See page 12.
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
AC Adaptor AC-L100
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
LCD screen
Picture
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960 × 220)
Power consumption
18 W
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Specifications (Continued)
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
-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
•
is a trademark.
• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media,
Windows Vista are trademarks or registered
trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord
(mains lead)
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel
Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United
States and/or other countries.
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
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.
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
100 g (3.5 oz)
Notes on the License
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
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
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
On trademarks
• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
• “Memory Stick,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“
,” “Memory Stick
,”
Micro,” “MagicGate,” “
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
100
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The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
A
E
F
G
H
B
C
I
J
D
K
L
M
N
O
P
A Cold shoe
B
65)
L HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (31)
• The available video signals are read, and the
appropriate output format is selected and
output automatically.
• You can check the setup value of HDMI
C
LANC jack (blue)
The LANC control jack is used for
controlling the tape transport of video
devices and peripherals connected to it.
M RESET button
D i (Headphone) jack
Initializes all the settings, including the
setting of the date and time (Menu items
customized on Personal Menu are not
initialized).
I
(USB) jack (69)
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
A
B
C
D
G
H
I
E
F
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
A Eyecup
G Hook for the Shoulder belt
Attach the Shoulder belt (optional).
102
A
D
E
B
C
F
G
H
I
F Infrared port
C
OPEN/EJECT lever (20)
G Grip belt
D REC lamp (Camera recording lamp)
• The REC lamp lights up in red during
I Tripod receptacle
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using
a tripod screw.
• The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape
or battery power is low.
103
Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording still images during tape
Recording movies
recording (Dual Rec)
2
q;
3
qa
4
2
3
4
5
qs
101
1
FINE
4.6M
9
qs
6
7
8
6
7
8
A Recording format (
or
)
(54)
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed
in the DV format.
B Remaining battery (approx.)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
Recording still images
[REC] (recording))
D During recording:
Tape counter (hour: minute: second)
During playback:
2
qd
9
0
1111
FINE
60min
101
6.1M
Time code (hour: minute: second:
frame)
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)
(58)
F Review button for still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” (23)
Appears when “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted.
6
8
M “Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the
number of images that can be recorded
(approx.)
G END SEARCH/Rec review display
switch button (30)
Data code during recording
The date/time during recording and the
camera setting data will be recorded
automatically. They do not appear on the
screen during recording, but you can check
them as [DATA CODE] during playback
104
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
2
qh 0
qj qk
2
qf
4
5
ql
w;
6.1M
MEMORY PLAY
1
wfwg
wa
P Data file name
ws
8
wd
qg
8
N Tape transport indicator
Q Picture number/Total number of
recorded pictures in the current
playback folder
S Previous/Next folder icon
The following indicators appear when the first
or last picture of the current folder is
displayed and when there are multiple folders
on the same “Memory Stick Duo.”
Touch
folder.
to move to the previous
:
Touch
to move to the next folder.
:
:
Touch
/
to move to either
the previous or the next folder.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Center
Indicators when you made
changes
Indicator
Meaning
Color Slow Shutter
(43)
Upper left
Upper right
120
PictBridge
connecting (69)
Q.REC
EZ
Warning (85)
+
3
NightShot (25)
+
2
Super NightShot
(43)
Bottom
Center
Upper left
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
Indicator
Meaning
Recording format
(54)
Digital effect (50)
Manual focus (42)
Manual sound level
M
AUDIO MODE*
(54)
9
SP LP
Recording mode*
(54)
SCENE SELECT
(39)
Self-timer recording
(44)
Backlight (26)
White balance (40)
SteadyShot off (44)
Zebra (44)
WIDE SELECT*
(54)
.
n
Interval photo
recording (49)
Upper right
CAMERA COLOR
(42)
Indicator
Meaning
CONV.LENS (45)
HDV input/
DV input (65)
HDV output/
i.LINK connection
ZOOM by RING
Slide show (49)
* The settings can be made only for the pictures
in the DV format.
106
**The setting can be made only for the pictures in
the HDV format.
b Notes
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see.
Other indicator
Indicator
Meaning
107
REC FOLDER
N
SUNRSE SUNSET
REC MODE
(Recording mode) ................ 54
SUPER NS
(Super NightShot).................43
NS LIGHT
(NightShot Light) .................43
T
Number of recordable
O
S
P
U
SD (standard definition)
image quality........................33
PB FOLDER
Searching for the starting
point ..................................... 30
V
VAR.SPD PB
PICT.APPLI. menu
(Picture Application menu)...49
PICT.EFFECT
(Picture effect) ......................51
VF B.LIGHT
W
Q
WB SHIFT
QUICK REC
(Quick recording)..................59
R
REC CTRL
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