Sony Handycam DCRHC48 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
For your protection, please read these safety  
instructions completely before operating  
Cleaning  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened  
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.  
the appliance, and keep this manual for  
future reference.  
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions  
and instructions on the appliance, or the one  
described in the operating instructions and  
adhere to them.  
Installation  
Water and Moisture  
Use  
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –  
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen  
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, etc.  
Power Sources  
This set should be operated only from the type of  
power source indicated on the marking label. If  
you are not sure of the type of electrical power  
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or  
local power company. For those sets designed to  
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer  
to the operating instructions.  
Power-Cord Protection  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord  
exits from the appliance.  
Polarization  
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac  
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider  
than the other).  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one  
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing  
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact  
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug by forcing it in.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious  
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must never  
be blocked or covered.  
Overloading  
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or  
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,  
since this can result in fire or electric shock.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
– Never block the slots and openings by placing  
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface.  
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as  
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
Never push objects of any kind into the set  
through openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short out parts that could result  
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the set.  
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Attachments  
Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.  
Continued ,  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)  
Lightning  
Safety Check  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)  
to determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition.  
Service  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the set.  
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.  
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by  
being dropped, or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
– If the set does not operate normally when  
following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are specified in the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the set to normal operation.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
CAUTION  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-  
222-SONY (7669).  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: DCR-HC48  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
recyclable. You can help preserve  
our environment by returning  
your used rechargeable batteries  
to the collection and recycling  
location nearest you.  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-  
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Battery pack  
Note  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
DCR-HC48 is to be used with the Handycam  
Station Model DCRA-C155 and AC Adaptor  
Model AC-L200/L200B.  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the  
bottom. Record the serial number in the space  
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever  
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this  
product.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
Model No. DCR-HC48  
Serial No.  
Model No. AC-  
No.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Continued ,  
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Note  
Type of cassette you can use in your  
camcorder  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
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:  
You can use mini DV cassettes marked  
with  
. Your camcorder is not  
compatible with the Cassette Memory  
function (p. 78).  
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use  
in your camcorder  
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked  
with  
or  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(This size can be used with your  
camcorder.)  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
• You cannot use any type of memory card  
except “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” can be used only with  
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible  
equipment.  
For the State of California, USA only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick  
Duo adaptor.  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
Notes on use  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Your camcorder is supplied with two  
kinds of manuals  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
Operating Guide” (This manual)  
First Step Guide” for connecting the  
camcorder to a computer and using the  
supplied software (stored on the supplied  
CD-ROM)  
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Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
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.  
Using the camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the  
following parts.  
Viewfinder  
Battery pack  
LCD panel  
Black point  
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof  
or waterproof.  
White, red, blue  
or green point  
• Before connecting your camcorder to  
another device with a USB or i.LINK  
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug  
the correct way, and not forcibly, to avoid  
damaging the terminal or cause a  
• 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.  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
• Connect the A/V connecting cable to the  
A/V OUT jack of the Handycam Station  
when using your camcorder attached to  
the Handycam Station to output audio and  
video signals.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
Handycam Station holding both the  
Handycam Station and the DC plug.  
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  
necessary (p. 16).  
• Be sure to slide the POWER switch to  
OFF (CHG) when you insert the  
camcorder into the Handycam Station or  
remove the camcorder from it.  
Continued ,  
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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 a 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 this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used in this manual for  
illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may  
appear different.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and 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.  
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  
Read this first ..................................5  
.....................................................11  
.....................................................12  
Menu items ...................................35  
CAMERA SET menu ...............37  
before recording ..........................17  
PICT.APPLI. menu ................44  
Stick Duo” ...................................18  
EDIT/PLAY menu ..................48  
Easy Recording/Playback  
(Easy Handycam) .......................20  
Recording .....................................22  
Zooming ...................................... 24  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot plus) ........................ 24  
subjects .................................... 25  
recorders .....................................55  
etc. ..............................................57  
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................59  
Playback .......................................26  
Using PB zoom ........................... 28  
Using the guide functions  
(USAGE GUIDE) ........................28  
Searching for the last scene of the  
most recent recording  
(END SEARCH) ........................ 29  
Searching manually  
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................59  
Marking images on the “Memory Stick  
Duo” with specific information  
(Print mark/Image protection) .....60  
Printing recorded images  
(PictBridge compliant printer) ......61  
(EDIT SEARCH) ........................ 30  
Reviewing the most recently  
recorded scenes  
(Rec review) ............................. 30  
Continued ,  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (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. 12)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1) (p. 63)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
Power cord (1) (p. 12)  
Handycam Station (1) (p. 12, 93)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 93)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32, 55)  
11  
   
Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
2
1
2
1
5
Battery pack  
POWER  
switch  
DC plug  
DC IN jack  
3
Power cord  
AC Adaptor  
4
To the wall outlet  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) (p. 80) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
4
5
Connect the power cord to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall outlet.  
b Notes  
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.  
Insert the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station securely, all  
the way to the bottom.  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off when the battery is fully  
charged. Remove your camcoder from  
the Handycam Station.  
1
Align the terminals of the battery  
pack and your camcorder (1),  
then attach the battery pack and  
click it into place (2).  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) (The default setting).  
With the v mark on the DC plug  
facing up, connect the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the  
Handycam Station.  
CHG (charge) lamp  
12  
           
b Notes  
• When inserting the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the Handycam Station and the  
DC plug.  
To remove your camcorder from the  
Handycam Station  
Turn off the power, then remove the  
camcorder from the Handycam Station  
holding both your camcorder and the  
Handycam Station.  
To charge the battery pack using only  
the AC Adaptor  
Turn off the power, then connect the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your  
camcorder.  
POWER switch  
With the v mark  
facing down  
To remove the battery pack  
1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH.  
DC IN jack  
Open the  
jack cover  
2 Remove the battery pack in the direction  
DC plug  
of the arrow.  
POWER switch  
z Tips  
• You can operate your camcorder connected to a  
power source such as a wall outlet as shown in  
the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its  
charge in this case.  
1
2
PUSH  
When storing the battery pack  
Fully discharge the battery before storing it  
for an extended period (p. 81).  
Continued ,  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISP/BATT INFO.  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
NP-FH40 (supplied)  
NP-FH50  
125  
135  
170  
390  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
DISP/BATT INFO button  
NP-FH40  
(supplied)  
100  
110  
110  
50  
55  
55  
After a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the  
information is displayed.  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
115  
130  
130  
55  
65  
65  
245  
280  
280  
120  
140  
140  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
565  
635  
635  
280  
315  
315  
90  
99  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
You can check the remaining battery charge  
on the LCD screen.  
b Notes  
• All times measured under the following  
conditions:  
Indicator  
Status  
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.  
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.  
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the  
LCD panel closed.  
Sufficient power remaining  
Battery low, recording/  
playback will stop soon.  
Replace the battery with a  
fully charged one, or charge  
the battery.  
Playing time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
LCD panel  
opened*  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
NP-FH40  
(supplied)  
120  
140  
150  
170  
NP-FH50  
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Step 3: Turning the  
power on and setting  
the date and time  
LCD panel  
opened*  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
NP-FH70  
300  
695  
370  
845  
NP-FH100  
* When the LCD backlight turns on.  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or the Battery Info (p. 14) will not be  
correctly displayed under the following  
conditions.  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info  
only).  
Touch the button  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam  
Station, even when the power cord is  
on the LCD screen.  
POWER switch  
disconnected from the wall outlet.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn on  
the respective lamp.  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C  
(77°F). (10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F) is  
recommended.)  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.  
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.  
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
On the AC Adaptor  
• 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.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
–:––:––  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
2007Y JANM  
1
D
12: 00AM  
OK  
• 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  
2
Set [Y] (year) with  
touch  
/
, then  
.
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.  
You can set any year up to the year  
2079.  
Continued ,  
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)  
Changing the language setting  
3
Set [M] (month), then touch  
and repeat for [D] (day), hour and  
minute.  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Touch  
t [MENU] t  
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.  
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.  
(TIME/LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE],  
then select the desired language.  
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]  
(p. 34).  
t [MENU] t  
b Notes  
• 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  
date and time again (p. 85).  
• At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn  
off automatically if you leave your camcorder  
without any operation attempted for  
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power  
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 52).  
z Tips  
• The date and time are not displayed while  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the tape, and can be displayed during  
playback (see page 51 for [DATA CODE]  
(During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
only [DATE/TIME])).  
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work  
correctly, adjust the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION) (p. 84).  
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before  
recording  
b Notes  
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame  
Opening the lens cover  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.  
panel.  
z Tips  
• 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.  
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 51) to  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen  
indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off.  
After recording, set the LENS COVER  
switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.  
The LCD panel  
The viewfinder  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (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.  
DISP/BATT INFO  
Viewfinder  
180 degrees  
(max.)  
2
1
90 degrees to  
the camcorder  
90 degrees  
(max.)  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the picture is  
clear.  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
z Tips  
seconds until  
appears.  
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF  
B.LIGHT] (p. 51).  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or where  
you want to save battery power. The  
recorded picture will not be affected by the  
setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press  
and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds until  
disappears.  
Continued ,  
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Step 4: Making setting  
adjustments before recording  
(Continued)  
Step 5: Inserting a  
tape or a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
The grip belt  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
Cassette tape  
You can use mini DV  
cassettes only  
1
Slide and hold the  
EJECT lever in the direction of the  
arrow and open the lid.  
OPEN/  
4
1
2
OPEN/EJECT lever  
3
Lid  
The cassette compartment automatically  
comes out and opens up.  
2
Insert a cassette with its window  
facing outwards, then press  
.
Push the center of the back  
of the cassette lightly.  
Window  
Cassette compartment  
18  
     
The cassette compartment  
automatically slides back in.  
2
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot  
in the right direction until it clicks.  
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.  
Access lamp  
3
Close the lid.  
To eject the cassette  
Open the lid following the same procedure  
as described in step 1 and remove the  
cassette.  
With the v mark facing to  
the LCD screen  
z Tips  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”  
• The recordable time varies depending on  
[
REC MODE] (p. 50).  
Lightly push in once and slide out the  
“Memory Stick Duo” alongside the  
camcorder body.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
b Notes  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
• 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.  
marked with  
or  
1
Open the LCD panel.  
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo”  
forcibly with the fingers as it may be damaged.  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”  
does not pop out and drop.  
z Tips  
• The number of recordable pictures varies  
depending on the image quality or the image  
size. For details, see page 42.  
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RecordinEg/PalasybyackRecording/Playback (Easy Handycam)  
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally  
adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy  
viewing.  
E
Open the lens cover (p. 17).  
If the POWER switch is set  
to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green  
button.  
B
A
D
F
C
Movies  
Still images (4:3)  
1
Slide the POWER  
switch E to turn on  
the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp.  
1
Slide the POWER  
switch E to turn on  
the CAMERA-  
MEMORY lamp.  
2
3
Press EASY A.  
2
3
Press EASY A.  
appears on the  
screen B.  
appears on the  
screen B.  
EASY  
EASY  
Press REC START/STOP F (or  
C) to start recording.*  
Press PHOTO D to record.**  
1.0M  
30  
60min  
EASY  
60min EASY  
REC  
GUIDE MENU  
GUIDE  
MENU  
Flashing t Lit  
Press and hold lightly  
to adjust the focus.  
Press fully to record.  
The indicator changes  
from [STBY] to [REC].  
To stop recording, press REC START/  
STOP again.  
* Movies are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette.  
** Still images are recorded in [FINE] quality on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
20  
           
Playing back movies/still images  
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons  
on the screen B as follows.  
Movies  
Still images  
Touch  
, then touch  
Touch  
t
/
to start playback.  
to select a picture.  
GUIDE  
A
GUIDE  
D
A
B
MENU  
C
D
B
C
A GUIDE (p. 28)  
B Rewind/Fast forward  
C Stop  
A GUIDE (p. 28)  
B Tape playback  
C Previous/Next  
D Delete (p. 59)  
D Play/Pause toggles  
x To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
Press EASY A again.  
disappears from the screen.  
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation  
Touch [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 34 for details on settings.  
• Almost all the settings return to their defaults automatically (p. 35).  
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.  
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images.  
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam  
During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable. [Invalid during  
Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam  
are attempted.  
• BACK LIGHT button (p. 25)  
• Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 17)  
• WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 25)  
• PHOTO button (in the CAMERA-TAPE mode) (p. 22)  
21  
         
Recording  
Open the lens cover (p. 17).  
PHOTO  
POWER switch  
REC START/  
STOP A  
REC START/  
STOP B  
Recording movies  
Movies are recorded on a tape.  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly  
to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Press REC START/STOP A (or B).  
60min  
60min  
60min  
60min  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
[STBY]  
To stop recording, press REC START/STOP again.  
b Notes  
[REC]  
• You cannot record movies onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder.  
z Tips  
• While recording movies on a tape, or while in standby mode, you can record a still image on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” by pressing PHOTO fully. Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen or  
[VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 screen (p. 42).  
22  
       
Recording still images  
Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly  
to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it  
fully.  
min  
min  
1.0M  
1.0M  
Beep  
Shutter click  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
GUIDE  
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].  
z Tips  
• See page 42 for details on the image quality, the image size or the number of recordable pictures.  
Continued ,  
23  
     
Recording (Continued)  
z Tips  
Zooming  
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 41) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 25 ×.  
You can magnify images up to 25 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever or  
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot plus)  
Infrared port  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.  
(
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]  
appears.)  
b Notes  
• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus  
functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not  
cover the infrared port with your fingers or other  
objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)  
if it is attached.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
• Do not use the NightShot plus and Super  
NightShot plus functions in bright places. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
b Notes  
• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image  
blurring as desired when the power zoom lever  
is set to the T (Telephoto) side.  
• 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.  
z Tips  
• To record an image brighter, use Super  
NightShot plus function (p. 40). To record an  
image more faithfully to the original colors, use  
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 40).  
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
• 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.  
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Adjusting the exposure for  
backlit subjects  
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9  
or 4:3) of the recording picture  
WIDE SELECT  
POWER switch  
Selecting the aspect ratio for movies  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To  
cancel the back light function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA-  
TAPE.  
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to  
select the desired screen aspect ratio.  
Recording in mirror mode  
z Tips  
• Differences between 4:3 and 16:9 image views  
vary depending on the zoom position when  
recording.  
2
• If you play back a picture on TV, set [TV  
TYPE] for playback in the aspect ratio of the  
TV (p. 33).  
1
• When viewing pictures recorded in 16:9 aspect  
ratio with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may  
appear rough depending on the subject (p. 33).  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side (2).  
Selecting the aspect ratio for still  
images  
z Tips  
1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA-  
MEMORY.  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
The aspect ratio of the picture switches  
to 4:3.  
2 Press WIDE SELECT to select the  
desired screen aspect ratio.  
b Notes  
• Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M]  
(
) in the 16:9 (wide) mode. In the 4:3  
mode, you can select up to [1.0M] (  
).  
z Tips  
• For the number of recordable pictures, see page  
25  
                 
Playback  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to  
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Playing movies  
Touch  
, then touch  
to start playback.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*  
60min  
60min  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Stop**  
Rewind/Fast forward  
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.  
** is displayed instead of when a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images is inserted and  
a tape is not being played.  
To adjust the sound volume  
Touch  
t [VOLUME], then  
/
to adjust the volume.  
z Tips  
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in  
, touch [MENU] (p. 34).  
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 ([  
VAR.SPD PB], p. 48).  
26  
         
Viewing still images  
Touch  
.
The most recently recorded image is displayed.  
1.0M  
MEMORY PLAY  
GUIDE  
Switch the playback  
P-MENU  
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  
, then touch (p. 44).  
t
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with  
/
Continued ,  
27  
     
Playback (Continued)  
Using the guide  
functions (USAGE  
GUIDE)  
Using PB zoom  
You can easily select the desired setting  
screens by using the guide functions  
(USAGE GUIDE).  
You can magnify the recorded picture from  
about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on  
the LCD frame.  
60min  
STBY  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as  
shown below.  
SHOOT  
GUIDE:  
Takes you to the setting  
screens related to  
recording.  
USEFUL  
GUIDE:  
Takes you to the setting  
screens related to the  
basic operations.  
1 Play back the picture you want to  
magnify.  
DISP  
GUIDE:  
Enables you to check the  
meaning of each indicator  
that appears on the LCD  
screen. See page 96 for  
details.  
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).  
The screen is framed.  
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  
1
2
Touch [GUIDE].  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch [END].  
Select the desired item.  
b Notes  
e.g., to record night views  
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT  
SCENE] t  
/
to display [To  
keep the mood of a night view].  
3
Touch [SET].  
The desired setting screen appears.  
Adjust the settings according to your  
purpose.  
28  
         
Searching for the  
starting point  
Searching for the last scene of  
the most recent recording (END  
SEARCH)  
Unavailable settings during Easy  
Handycam  
During Easy Handycam operation, some  
items are unavailable. If an attempted  
setting is not available, but still desired,  
touch [SET] to display an on-screen  
instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel  
Easy Handycam operation and then select  
the setting.  
[END SEARCH] will not work once you  
eject the cassette after you have recorded on  
the tape.  
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp lights up (p. 22).  
z Tips  
• If [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow the  
instruction on the screen.  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
END SEARCH  
1
0:00:00  
EXECUTING  
CANCEL  
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 PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up,  
select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in Personal  
Menu (p. 34).  
Continued ,  
29  
     
Searching for the starting point (Continued)  
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most  
recently recorded scene are played back.  
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.  
Searching manually  
(EDIT SEARCH)  
You can search for the start point to start  
the next recording while viewing the  
pictures on the screen. The sound is not  
played back during the search.  
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp lights up (p. 22).  
Searching quickly for a desired  
scene (Zero set memory)  
Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp  
lights up (p. 26).  
1
2
Touch  
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
mREW  
PLAY  
STOP  
EDIT  
DISPLAY  
ZERO SET MEMORY  
Touch and hold  
backward)/  
(to go  
(to go forward)  
and release it at the point where  
you want the recording to start.  
1
During playback, press ZERO  
SET MEMORY on the Remote  
Commander at a point you want  
to locate later on.  
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”  
Reviewing the most recently  
recorded scenes (Rec review)  
and  
appears on the screen.  
60min  
0:00:00  
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene  
recorded just before you stopped the tape.  
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE  
GUIDE  
lamp lights up (p. 22).  
P-MENU  
If the tape counter is not displayed,  
press DISPLAY.  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
2
Press STOP when you want to  
stop playback.  
EDIT  
30  
           
3
4
Press mREW.  
1
2
Press SEARCH M. on the Remote  
Commander.  
The tape stops automatically when the  
tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”  
The tape counter returns to the time  
code display, and the zero set memory  
display disappears.  
Press .(previous)/>(next) to  
select a recording date.  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
30min  
DATE -01  
SEACH  
Press PLAY.  
GUIDE  
Playback starts from the point  
designated “0:00:00” on the tape  
counter.  
P-MENU  
To cancel the operation  
Press STOP.  
To cancel the operation  
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before  
rewinding.  
b Notes  
• The Date search will not function correctly  
when there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
b Notes  
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds  
between the time code and the tape counter.  
• Zero set memory will not function correctly if  
there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
Searching for a scene by date of  
recording (Date search)  
You can locate the point where the  
recording date changes.  
Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp  
lights up (p. 26).  
SEARCH M.  
./>  
STOP  
31  
   
Playing the picture on a TV  
You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting  
cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the  
wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Refer also to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
Device without  
an S VIDEO jack  
Devicewith an  
S VIDEO jack  
(Black)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(White)  
(Red)  
1
A/V OUT jack  
(Yellow)  
A/V OUT  
VCR or TV  
2
: Signal flow  
b Notes  
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
The Handycam Station and your camcorder  
are both equipped with A/V OUT jacks (p. 92,  
93). Connect the A/V connecting cable either  
to the Handycam Station or to your  
• Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both  
the Handycam Station and your camcorder at  
the same time, as image disturbance may occur.  
camcorder, depending on your setup.  
z Tips  
• You can display the time code on the TV screen  
by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/  
PANEL] (p. 52).  
B A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional)  
When connecting to another device via the S  
VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting  
cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be  
reproduced more faithfully than with the  
supplied A/V cable connection.  
When connecting your camcorder to a  
TV through a VCR  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN  
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on  
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.  
Connect the white and red plugs (left/right  
audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO  
channel) of an A/V connecting cable. In this  
case, the yellow (standard video) plug  
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO  
connection only will not output audio.  
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To set the aspect ratio according to  
the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Change the aspect ratio of the image  
according to the screen size of your TV.  
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
2 Touch  
(STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t  
[16:9] or [4:3] t  
t [MENU] t  
.
b Notes  
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], or when the  
picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and  
4:3, the image may jitter.  
• On some 4:3 TVs, the still image recorded in 4:3  
aspect ratio may not appear in full screen. This  
is not a malfunction.  
• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9  
aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the  
16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].  
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV  
compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, and play  
back the tape, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV  
automatically switches the aspect ratio  
according to the playback picture.  
When your TV is monaural (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.  
33  
     
Using the Menu  
Using the menu items  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow  
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.  
CAMERA-TAPE lamp:  
settings on a tape  
settings on a “Memory Stick  
CAMERA-MEMORY lamp:  
Duo”  
PLAY/EDIT lamp: 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  
like (p. 53).  
. (The process in step 3 is  
the same as that in step 2.)  
3 Select the desired item.  
You can also touch the item directly to  
select it.  
4 Customize the item.  
After finishing the settings, touch  
1 Touch  
.
STBY  
60min  
0:00:00  
DISP  
MENU  
GUIDE  
SCENE  
SELECT  
LCD  
BRIGHT  
1/3  
t
screen.  
(close) to hide the menu  
TELE  
MACRO  
FADER  
If you decide not to change the setting,  
2 Touch the desired item.  
If the desired item is not displayed on  
touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
the screen, touch  
is displayed.  
/
until the item  
x To use menu items during Easy  
Handycam operation  
3 Select the desired setting, then touch  
.
is not displayed during Easy  
Handycam operation. Touch [MENU]  
to display the menu index screen.  
34  
           
Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit.  
During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are  
automatically applied (p. 20).  
Menu items  
TAPE  
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT  
Easy Handycam  
CAMERA SET menu (p. 37)  
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
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
ON  
WHITE BAL.  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
SUPER NSPLUS  
NS LIGHT  
AUTO  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
COLOR SLOW S  
SELF-TIMER  
OFF  
1
2
z*  
z*  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
z
z
OFF  
ON  
MEMORY SET menu (p. 42)  
STILL SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
OFF/FINE/z  
ALL ERASE  
z
FORMAT  
FILE NO.  
z
z
z
z
SERIES  
NEW FOLDER  
REC FOLDER  
PB FOLDER  
3
–*  
3
–*  
PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 44)  
FADER  
SLIDE SHOW  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
SMTH INT.REC  
INT.REC-STL  
z
z
z
z
OFF  
z
z
z
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
z
DEMO MODE  
PictBridge PRINT  
USB SELECT  
z
z
z
z
Continued ,  
35  
 
Menu items (Continued)  
TAPE  
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT  
Easy Handycam  
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 48)  
VAR.SPD PB  
z
z
z
z
REC CTRL  
AUD DUB CTRL  
END SEARCH  
z
STANDARD SET menu (p. 50)  
REC MODE  
AUDIO MODE  
VOLUME  
z
z
z
SP  
12BIT  
z
z
z
AUDIO MIX  
– /NORMAL/ – /  
NORMAL  
LCD/VF SET  
z
z
z
3
TV TYPE  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–*  
USB CAMERA  
DISP GUIDE  
DATA CODE  
REMAINING  
REMOTE CTRL  
BEEP  
OFF  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO  
z
z
z
z
z
ON  
z
DISP OUTPUT  
MENU ROTATE  
A.SHUT OFF  
CALIBRATION  
LCD PANEL  
5 min  
TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 53)  
CLOCK SET  
WORLD TIME  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
3
–*  
3
LANGUAGE  
–*  
*1 This setting is available only when recording a still image.  
*2 The setting is displayed only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.  
*3 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.  
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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.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
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.  
BAUTO  
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 (  
)
SPORTS** (Sports lesson) (  
)
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
Select to minimize shake when shooting  
fast moving subjects.  
SUNRSE SUNSET* (Sunrise & Sunset)  
BEACH** (  
)
(
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing dark in strong light or reflected  
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.  
Select to maintain the atmosphere of  
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.  
FIREWORKS* (  
)
SNOW** (  
)
Select to record all the splendor of  
fireworks.  
Select this when shooting in very bright,  
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;  
otherwise picture may appear too dark.  
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37  
                             
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
3 Touch  
.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
touch [AUTO] t  
.
b Notes  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
meter)  
• When you operate the POWER switch or  
change the [SCENE SELECT] setting, the  
brightness of a picture may be changed even if  
you adjusted it in [EXPOSURE].  
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.  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
BAUTO  
1
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
2
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Outdoors  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t [END].  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
INDOOR (n)  
b Notes  
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
– Indoors  
EXPOSURE  
– 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  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is too bright or too dark.  
ONE PUSH (  
)
2
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.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
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3 Touch [  
].  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
b Notes  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]  
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.  
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  
white object while  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
flashing after touching  
to [AUTO].  
is flashing quickly.  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
keeps  
, set [WHITE BAL.]  
z Tips  
• If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder  
outdoors after inside use with the [EXPOSURE]  
set (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.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
3 Touch  
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow  
Shutter)  
[AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
b Notes  
When you set [AUTOSLW SHTR] to  
[ON], the shutter speed is slowed down  
automatically to 1/30 in dark places.  
• 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
Continued ,  
39  
       
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
• 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 plus  
(p. 24) or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p. 40)  
function to record, you can record clearer  
pictures by setting [NS LIGHT], which  
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the  
default setting).  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of  
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and  
allows for recording subjects at a close  
distance, down to about 38 cm (15 in.).  
b Notes  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 90).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is  
attached.  
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS  
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
b Notes  
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
z Tips  
• If you record subjects in dark places, such as  
night scenes or in moonlight, set [NS LIGHT] to  
[OFF]. You can make the image color deeper  
this way.  
SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot  
plus)  
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow  
Shutter)  
The picture will be recorded at a maximum  
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus  
recording if you set [SUPER NSPLUS] to  
[ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch  
(p. 24) is also set to ON.  
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.  
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]  
appear on the screen.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch  
[OFF].  
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER  
NSPLUS] to [OFF] or set the  
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.  
b Notes  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
b Notes  
• Do not use NightShot plus/[SUPER NSPLUS]  
in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 90).  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down at this time.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is  
attached.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 39)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
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SELF-TIMER  
STEADYSHOT  
When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON]  
You can compensate for camera shake (the  
default setting is [ON]).  
(
), the self-timer starts recording in about  
10 seconds after pressing PHOTO to record  
still images.  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when  
using a tripod (optional) or the conversion  
lens (optional), then the image becomes  
natural.  
To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF].  
z Tips  
• You can also set the self-timer with the PHOTO  
button of the Remote Commander (p. 93).  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom to a level greater  
than 25 × (the default setting) while  
recording on a tape. Note that the image  
quality decreases when you are using the  
digital zoom.  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
BOFF  
Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically.  
50 ×  
Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 50 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
2000 ×  
Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 2,000 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
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MEMORY SET menu  
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”  
x
QUALITY  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
BFINE (  
)
Records still images at the fine image  
quality level.  
STANDARD (  
)
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
STILL SET  
x
BURST  
b Notes  
You can record several still images one  
after another by pressing PHOTO.  
• Image quality is automatically fixed to [FINE]  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
BOFF  
x
IMAGE SIZE  
Select this when not recording  
continuously.  
B1.0M (  
)
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
NORMAL (  
Records still images continuously at about  
0.5 second intervals.  
)
VGA (0.3M) (  
)
The maximum number of images are  
recorded when you press and hold PHOTO  
fully.  
Allows for the maximum number of  
images to be recorded.  
b Notes  
• [IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.  
• If you set a screen ratio of 16:9 (wide), [IMAGE  
SIZE] is fixed to [0.7M] automatically (p. 25).  
In 4:3 aspect ratio:  
Record up to 4 images (1.0M image size),  
or 13 images (VGA image size)  
continuously.  
In 16:9 aspect ratio:  
Record up to 4 images (0.7M image size)  
continuously.  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(MB) and the number of recordable  
pictures  
EXP.BRKTG (  
)
Records 3 images consecutively with  
different exposures at about 0.5 second  
intervals. You can compare the 3 images  
and select an image recorded at the best  
exposure.  
In 4:3 aspect ratio  
1.0M  
VGA  
(1152 × 864) (640 × 480)  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
120  
300  
390  
980  
b Notes  
• [BURST] can be set only when the POWER  
switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.  
• [BURST] cannot be set during Easy Handycam  
operation.  
• The maximum number of images will be  
recorded in the self-timer mode or when you are  
operating with the Remote Commander.  
• [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when there is  
space of less than 3 images remaining on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
245  
600  
780  
1970  
445  
1000  
1400  
3550  
900  
2050  
2850  
7200  
1800  
4200  
5900  
14500  
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1.0M  
VGA  
ALL ERASE  
(1152 × 864) (640 × 480)  
Deletes all the pictures without image  
protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in  
the selected folder.  
2GB  
4GB  
3750  
8600  
12000  
30000  
7400  
17000  
23500  
59000  
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER (Current folder)].  
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
[CURRNT FOLDER (Current folder)]:  
Deletes all the images in the selected  
folder.  
In 16:9 aspect ratio  
0.7M  
0.2M*  
(1152 × 648) (640 × 360)  
2 Touch [YES] twice t  
.
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
160  
390  
490  
980  
b Notes  
325  
780  
980  
1970  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with the  
write-protect tab engaged, cancel image  
protection by sliding the tab back beforehand  
(p. 79).  
• 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:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
590  
1400  
1750  
3550  
1200  
2850  
3600  
7200  
2450  
5900  
7300  
14500  
2GB  
5000  
12000  
15000  
30000  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
4GB  
9500  
23500  
29500  
59000  
FORMAT  
* If you record a still image on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” with the POWER switch set to  
CAMERA-TAPE, [IMAGE SIZE] is  
automatically fixed at [0.2M]. You cannot  
select [0.2M] for the image size in [STILL  
SET].  
The “Memory Stick Duo” has been  
formatted at the factory, and does not  
require formatting at purchase.  
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice  
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 the “Memory Stick Duo” made by  
Sony Corporation.  
b Notes  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Formatting…] is displayed:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
The number of recordable pictures varies  
depending on the recording environment.  
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” including protected image data and  
newly created folders.  
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MEMORY SET menu  
(Continued)  
PICT.APPLI. menu  
Special effects on pictures or additional  
functions on recording/playback  
FILE NO.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
BSERIES  
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.  
FADER  
RESET  
You can add the following effects to  
currently recording pictures.  
Resets the file number to 0001 each time  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.  
1 Select the desired effect in standby mode  
(to fade in) or recording mode (to fade out),  
NEW FOLDER  
then touch  
.
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.  
When [OVERLAP], [WIPE] or [DOT  
FADER] is selected, the screen turns to  
blue while storing the image, then the  
image on a tape is stored as a still image.  
2 Press REC START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
Touch [YES] t  
.
To cancel [FADER] before starting the  
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.  
If you press REC START/STOP once, the  
setting is canceled.  
b Notes  
• You cannot delete the created folders using your  
camcorder. You will have to format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 43), or delete them  
using your computer.  
• The number of recordable pictures on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the  
number of folders increases.  
STBY  
REC  
Fading out  
Fading in  
WHITE FADER  
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)  
Select the folder to be used for recording  
with  
/
, then touch  
.
BLACK FADER  
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.  
MOSAIC FADER  
MONOTONE  
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)  
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.  
Select the playback folder with  
then touch  
/
,
.
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OVERLAP (fade in only)  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
You can add digital effects to your  
recordings.  
WIPE (fade in only)  
1 Touch the desired effect.  
2 Adjust the effect with  
touch  
/
, then  
.
DOT FADER (fade in only)  
Effect  
Items to adjust  
STILL  
The degree of  
transparency of the still  
image you want to  
superimpose under a  
movie.  
SLIDE SHOW  
Plays back in sequence the images stored  
on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder  
(slide show).  
FLASH  
The interval of frame-by-  
frame playback.  
LUMI. KEY  
The color scheme of the  
area in the still image  
which is to be swapped  
with a movie.  
1 Touch  
t [PB FOLDER].  
2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER ( , Current folder)], then touch  
.
TRAIL  
The fade time of the  
incidental image.  
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER (  
Current folder)], all the images in the  
current playback folder selected in [PB  
FOLDER] (p. 44) are played back in  
sequence.  
,
SLOW  
SHUTTR*  
Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2  
is 1/15, 3 is 1/8, 4 is 1/4).  
OLD MOVIE*  
No adjustment necessary.  
3 Touch [REPEAT].  
* Available during recording on a tape only.  
3 Touch  
4 Select [ON] or [OFF], then  
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]  
).  
.
.
appears.  
(
To execute the slide show only once, select  
[OFF].  
5 Touch [END] t [START].  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] in  
step 1.  
BOFF  
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].  
To pause, touch [PAUSE].  
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.  
STILL  
z Tips  
Records a movie while superimposing it  
on a still image memorized by touching  
[STILL].  
• You can select the first picture for the slide  
show with  
[START].  
/
before touching  
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45  
           
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
FLASH (flash motion)  
Records a movie with a serial-still-image  
effect (strobe effect).  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
You can add special effects to a picture  
during recording or playback.  
appears.  
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)  
Replaces a brighter area in a still image  
memorized at the moment when [LUMI.  
KEY] was selected, with a movie.  
BOFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
NEG.ART  
TRAIL  
The color and brightness are reversed.  
When recording, trailing afterimages are  
left in the picture.  
SEPIA  
SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter)  
Pictures appear in sepia.  
The shutter speed is slowed down. Suitable  
for shooting a subject more clearly in a  
dark place.  
B&W  
Pictures appear in black and white.  
SOLARIZE  
OLD MOVIE  
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue  
to pictures.  
b Notes  
Pictures appear as an illustration with  
strong contrast.  
• Adjust the focus manually using a tripod  
(optional) since adjusting the focus  
automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR]  
is selected. ([FOCUS], p. 39)  
PASTEL*  
• You cannot select 16:9/4:3 as the aspect ratio  
for [OLD MOVIE].  
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). Only  
the original pictures can be output.  
MOSAIC*  
• You cannot add effects to externally input  
pictures.  
z Tips  
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 59) or  
record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.  
(p. 55).  
* Not available during playback.  
b Notes  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). Only  
the original pictures can be output.  
• You cannot add effects to externally input  
pictures.  
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• Smooth interval recording is released when  
approximately 12 hours have elapsed after  
shooting has begun.  
• Sounds are not recorded.  
• The last few frames may not be recorded if the  
battery or tape has run out.  
z Tips  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 59) or  
record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.  
(p. 55).  
• There may be discrepancies in the interval.  
SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval  
tape recording)  
z Tips  
• If you adjust the focus manually, you can record  
clear pictures even if the light changes  
([FOCUS], p. 39).  
• You can silence the recording beep by setting of  
[BEEP] (p. 52).  
Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the  
picture at a selected interval and keep them  
in memory until it has stored several  
frames. This function is useful to observe  
the movement of clouds or the changes of  
daylight. These pictures appear smooth  
when played back. Connect your camcorder  
to the wall outlet using the supplied AC  
Adaptor for this operation.  
INT.REC-STL (Interval photo  
recording)  
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.  
[a]: Recording  
[b]: Interval  
1 Touch  
t
/
to select a  
desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds) t  
[a]: Recording  
.
[b]: Interval  
2 Touch [REC START].  
Recording starts and z changes to red.  
1 Touch  
t a desired interval time (1, 5  
t [ON] ( ) t  
or 10 minutes) t  
To interrupt, touch [REC STOP] in step 2.  
To resume, touch [REC START].  
To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END]  
in step 2.  
t
.
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
stops flashing and the interval still  
image recording starts.  
b Notes  
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in  
step 1.  
• During Smooth interval recording, your  
camcorder may perform the END SEARCH  
function to locate the end in current recordings  
on the tape after several frames have been  
recorded.  
DEMO MODE  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
view the demonstration about 10 minutes  
after you have removed both a cassette and  
a “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder, and slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp.  
• Do not turn off the power or disconnect the  
power source while a message is displayed on  
the screen.  
• The camcorder will shoot several frames for the  
first and last shots of the Smooth interval  
recording.  
Continued ,  
47  
     
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
EDIT/PLAY menu  
Settings for editing or playing back in  
various modes  
z Tips  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
– When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration. (The demonstration starts  
again after about 10 minutes.)  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
VAR.SPD PB  
(Various speed playback)  
– When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted.  
You can play back in various modes while  
viewing movies.  
– When the POWER switch is set to other than  
CAMERA-TAPE.  
1 Touch the following buttons during  
playback.  
PictBridge PRINT  
To  
Touch  
change the  
playback  
direction*  
USB SELECT  
(frame)  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
personal computer with a USB cable and  
view pictures on the computer. You can  
also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-  
compatible printer (p. 61) using this  
function. Refer to “First Step Guide” on the  
supplied CD-ROM for details.  
play back  
slowly**  
To reverse direction:  
(frame) t  
play back 2  
times faster  
(double speed)  
(double speed)  
To reverse direction:  
(frame) t  
Memory Stick  
(double speed)  
Select this to view pictures on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” on the computer or to import  
them to the computer.  
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  
printer to print out directly (p. 61).  
frame playback.  
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,  
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This  
is not a malfunction.  
STREAM  
**Pictures output from the DV Interface  
(i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in  
slow mode.  
Select this to view movies on a tape on the  
computer or to import them to the  
computer.  
2 Touch  
To return to the normal playback mode,  
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from  
t
.
b Notes  
• During Easy Handycam operation, [  
STREAM] cannot be set.  
frame playback).  
b Notes  
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may  
see mosaic-like images of the previously played  
picture.  
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X appears.  
REC CTRL  
(Movie recording control)  
60min  
AUD DUB CTRL  
0:00:00:00  
See page 57.  
AUDIO  
DUB  
AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)  
Using the internal stereo microphone  
(p. 90), you can add sound to a tape already  
recorded in the 12-bit mode (p. 50) without  
erasing the original sound.  
4 Touch  
(Play).  
Your camcorder starts audio recording via  
the internal stereo microphone.  
appears while recording the new sound  
in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playback of the  
tape.  
5 Touch  
recording.  
To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to  
b Notes  
• You cannot record additional audio:  
– When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit  
mode (p. 50).  
– When the tape has been recorded in the LP  
mode.  
– When your camcorder is connected via an  
i.LINK cable.  
– When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC  
mode on other camcorders.  
(Stop) when you want to stop  
select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB].  
6 Touch  
t
.
z Tips  
• To set the end point for audio dubbing,  
beforehand, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the  
Remote Commander at the scene at which you  
want to stop audio dubbing during playback.  
After step 2 to 4, the recording stops  
automatically at the selected scene.  
– On blank sections of the tape.  
– When the tape has been recorded in a TV  
color system other than that of your  
camcorder (p. 77).  
– When the write-protect tab of the cassette is  
set to SAVE (p. 78).  
To check the recorded sound  
1 Play back the tape on which you have  
recorded audio (p. 26).  
2 Touch  
(STANDARD SET) t  
MIX] t  
– On sections recorded in HDV format.  
• When you add sound, the picture will not be  
output from the A/V OUT jack. Check the  
picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.  
• You can only record additional audio over a  
tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound  
may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape  
recorded on other camcorders (including other  
DCR-HC48 camcorders).  
t [MENU] t  
t [AUDIO  
.
60min  
AUDIO MIX  
0:00:00:00  
ST2  
ST1  
Recording sound  
Insert a recorded cassette into your  
camcorder beforehand.  
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
3 Touch  
/
to adjust the balance of  
the original sound (ST1) and the new sound  
(ST2), then touch  
.
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
2 Touch  
(Play/Pause) to play back the  
b Notes  
tape, then touch it again at the point where  
you want to start recording the sound.  
3 Touch  
(EDIT/PLAY) t  
CTRL] t t [AUDIO DUB].  
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default  
setting.  
t [MENU] t  
t [AUD DUB  
Continued ,  
49  
         
EDIT/PLAY menu (Continued)  
STANDARD SET  
menu  
Settings while recording on a tape or other  
basic settings  
END SEARCH  
EXEC  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
The most recently recorded picture is  
played back for about 5 seconds and then  
stops automatically.  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
CANCEL  
Stops [END SEARCH].  
b Notes  
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
• After ejecting the cassette, the END SEARCH  
function is not available.  
BSP (SP)  
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on  
a cassette.  
LP (LP)  
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times  
the SP mode (Long Play).  
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 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.  
AUDIO MODE  
B12BIT  
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo  
sounds).  
16BIT (  
)
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound  
with high quality).  
VOLUME  
See page 26.  
AUDIO MIX  
See page 49.  
50  
                         
LCD/VF SET  
TV TYPE  
The recorded picture will not be affected by  
this operation.  
See page 33.  
USB CAMERA  
x LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
When you set [  
STREAM] and connect  
your camcorder to your computer via the  
USB cable, you can view the picture your  
camcorder is currently seeing on your  
computer like a live camera.  
You can also import the picture to your  
computer. Refer to the “First Step Guide”  
on the supplied CD-ROM for details  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
2 Touch  
/
.
.
x LCD BL LEVEL  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
DISP GUIDE  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
See page 96.  
b Notes  
DATA CODE  
• 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.  
During playback, displays information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
x LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
CAMERA DATA (below)  
Displays camera setting data.  
Low intensity  
x VF B.LIGHT  
High intensity  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
1
2
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
GUIDE  
AUTO  
100 AWB  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
3
4
F1. 8  
9dB  
6
5
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
ASteadyShot off  
BExposure  
CWhite balance  
DGain  
EShutter speed  
FAperture value  
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.  
Continued ,  
51  
                 
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
b Notes  
DISP OUTPUT  
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter  
speed, and the aperture value appear when still  
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played  
back.  
• 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.  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the  
viewfinder.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
[DATE/TIME] only.  
MENU ROTATE  
REMAINING  
BNORMAL  
Scrolls the menu items downwards by  
BAUTO  
Displays the remaining tape indicator for  
about 8 seconds in situations such as those  
described below.  
touching  
.
OPPOSITE  
Scrolls the menu items upwards by  
touching  
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette  
inserted.  
.
• When you touch  
(Play/Pause).  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
ON  
B5 min  
Always displays the remaining tape  
indicator.  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)  
NEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
use the supplied Remote Commander  
(p. 93).  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to  
[NEVER].  
z Tips  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another VCR  
remote control unit.  
CALIBRATION  
BEEP  
See page 84.  
BON  
A beeping sound starts when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
OFF  
Cancels the beeping sound and shutter  
sound.  
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TIME/LANGU.  
Customizing Personal  
Menu  
You can add desired menu items to any  
Personal Menu allocated to the lamp  
positions currently lit. This is convenient if  
you add frequently used menu items to  
Personal Menu.  
menu  
See page 34 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
CLOCK SET  
See page 15.  
Adding a menu item  
WORLD TIME  
You can add up to 28 menu items to each  
Personal Menu. Delete a less important  
menu item, if you want to add more.  
When using your camcorder abroad, you  
can set the time difference by touching  
/
, 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.  
1
Touch  
t [ADD].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired menu item is not  
LANGUAGE  
displayed, touch  
/
.
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
60min  
STBY  
Select the category.  
0:00:00  
END  
CAMERA SET  
PICT. APPLI.  
EDIT/PLAY  
b Notes  
STANDARD SET  
TIME/LANGU.  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
OK  
2
3
Touch  
category, then touch  
/
to select a menu  
.
60min  
Select the item.  
STBY  
0:00:00  
END  
SCENE SELECT  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BAL.  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
OK  
Touch  
item, then touch  
.
/
to select a menu  
t [YES] t  
The menu item is added to the end of  
the list.  
Continued ,  
53  
               
Customizing Personal Menu (Continued)  
Deleting a menu item  
Arranging the order of menu  
items displayed on Personal  
Menu  
1
Touch  
t [DELETE].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
1
Touch  
t [SORT].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
/
.
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
60min  
STBY  
Select button to delete.  
0:00:00  
END  
/
.
DISP  
GUIDE  
MENU  
SCENE  
SELECT  
LCD  
BRIGHT  
1/3  
TELE  
MACRO  
2
3
4
5
Touch the menu item you want to  
move.  
FADER  
2
3
Touch the menu item that you  
want to delete.  
Touch  
/
to move the menu  
item to the desired place.  
60min  
DELETE  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Delete this from  
CAMERA-TAPE mode's  
P-MENU?  
Touch  
.
YES  
NO  
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.  
Touch [END] t  
.
Touch [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].  
b Notes  
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [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  
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs  
or DVD/HDD recorders.  
You can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting  
cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3).  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
Device without  
an S VIDEO jack  
Devicewith an  
S VIDEO jack  
(Black)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(White)  
(Red)  
1
A/V OUT jack  
(Yellow)  
(Red)  
A/V OUT  
DV  
2
VCRs or  
DVD/HDD  
recorders  
To i.LINK jack  
3
To DV Interface  
(i.LINK)  
: Signal flow  
white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S  
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V  
connecting cable. In this case, the yellow  
(standard video) plug connection is not  
necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not  
output audio.  
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
The Handycam Station and your camcorder  
are both equipped with A/V OUT jacks  
(p. 92, 93). Connect the A/V connecting cable  
either to the Handycam Station or to your  
camcorder, depending on your setup.  
C i.LINK cable (optional)  
B A/V connecting cable with S  
Use an i.LINK cable to connect your  
camcorder to another device equipped with an  
i.LINK jack. The video and audio signals are  
transmitted digitally, producing high quality  
pictures and sound. Note that you cannot  
output picture and sound separately.  
VIDEO (optional)  
When connecting to another device via the S  
VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting  
cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be  
reproduced more faithfully than with the  
supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the  
Continued ,  
55  
         
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)  
b Notes  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,  
and the red (right channel) or the white (left  
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the  
device.  
• When you connect a device via an A/V  
connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD  
PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 52).  
5
When dubbing is complete, stop  
your camcorder and the  
recording device.  
• While your camcorder is sending signals to  
another device via an i.LINK cable,  
appears on the LCD screen on your  
camcorder.  
b Notes  
• Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback  
device (TV, etc.) when connecting with the A/V  
connecting cable.  
1
Prepare your camcorder for  
playback.  
• To record the date/time and camera settings data  
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,  
display them on the screen (p. 51).  
• The following cannot be output via the DV  
Interface (i.LINK):  
Insert the recorded cassette.  
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to  
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
– Indicators  
– Pictures edited using [PICT.EFFECT] (p. 46),  
[D.EFFECT] (p. 45) or PB zoom (p. 28).  
• When connected using an i.LINK cable, the  
recorded picture becomes rough when a picture  
is paused on your camcorder while recording.  
• When connected using an i.LINK cable, data  
code (date/time/camera settings data) may not  
be displayed or recorded depending on the  
device or application.  
2
3
Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the appropriate input  
(such as video input1, video input2).  
Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device (VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorder) with the A/V  
connecting cable (supplied) 1,  
an A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional) 2 or an i.LINK  
cable (optional) 3.  
Connect your camcorder to the input  
jacks of the recording device.  
4
Start playback on the camcorder,  
and recording on the recording  
device.  
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Recording pictures from a TV or VCR etc.  
You can record pictures or TV programs from a TV or VCR etc., onto a tape, you can also  
record a scene as a still image onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using an optional i.LINK cable.  
Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder  
beforehand.  
You can connect your camcorder to a TV, VCR etc. or an i.LINK-compatible device using the  
i.LINK cable (optional).  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p. 12). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
b Notes  
You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a TV or VCR etc. that does not have  
an i.LINK jack.  
DV  
To i.LINK jack  
TV or VCR etc.  
To DV Interface (i.LINK)  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
: Signal flow  
When connecting your camcorder to  
another device using an i.LINK cable, the  
3
4
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
video and audio signals are transmitted  
digitally, producing high quality pictures  
and sound. Note that you cannot output  
picture and sound separately.  
Set your camcorder to recording  
pause mode.  
Recording movies  
Touch  
[REC PAUSE].  
t [  
REC CTRL] t  
1
2
Connect your TV or VCR to your  
camcorder with an i.LINK cable.  
If you are recording from a VCR,  
insert a cassette.  
Continued ,  
57  
     
Recording pictures from a TV or VCR etc. (Continued)  
5
When recording pictures from a  
VCR:  
Start playing the cassette on the  
VCR.  
3
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene  
you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
When recording pictures from a  
TV:  
b Notes  
Select a TV program.  
• The  
indicator appears when you  
connect your camcorder and other devices via  
an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also  
appear on the connected device.)  
The picture played on the connected  
device appears on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
6
7
8
Touch [REC START] at the point  
you want to start recording.  
Stop recording.  
Touch  
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].  
Touch  
t
.
Recording still images  
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in  
“Recording movies.”  
2
Start playing the cassette on the  
VCR, or select a TV program.  
The pictures on the VCR or TV appear  
on the screen of your camcorder.  
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Dubbing pictures from  
a tape to a “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.  
Deleting recorded  
pictures from the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
1
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
2
Touch  
.
101  
2/10  
MEMORYY PLAY  
60min  
10100012  
1.0M  
GUIDE  
Search and record the scene you  
want to record.  
P-MENU  
Touch  
(Play) to play back the  
3
4
Select a picture you want to  
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the  
scene you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
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.”  
• Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M]  
when playing back the 16:9 picture, or [VGA  
(0.3M)] when playing back the 4:3 picture.  
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  
the write-protect position (p. 79), or when the  
selected picture is protected (p. 60).  
z Tips  
• To delete all pictures at once, select [  
ERASE] (p. 43).  
ALL  
• You can delete pictures on the index screen  
(p. 27). You can easily search for the picture to  
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 (Print mark/Image  
protection)  
• 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  
with the Print mark put on using the other  
device.  
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. 79).  
Selecting still images for  
printing (Print mark)  
Preventing accidental erasure  
(Image protection)  
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
standard is used to select images for  
printing on your camcorder.  
You can select and mark images to prevent  
accidental erasure.  
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
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
1
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
2
3
Touch  
[PROTECT].  
t
t
t
Touch the image that you want to  
protect.  
2
3
Touch  
t
t
t
[PRINT MARK].  
PROTECT  
-
appears.  
Touch the image that you want to  
print out later.  
101–0002  
101  
2/10  
OK  
PRINT MARK  
appears.  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
101–0002  
101  
2/10  
OK  
b Notes  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
• To cancel image protection, touch the image  
again to cancel image protection in step 3.  
b Notes  
• To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to  
cancel Print mark in step 3.  
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Printing recorded images  
(PictBridge compliant printer)  
b Notes  
You can print out pictures using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models  
that are not PictBridge compatible.  
z Tips  
• You can also operate by selecting in the  
following orders:  
Connect the AC Adaptor to obtain power  
from the wall outlet (p. 12).  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing  
still images into your camcorder and turn  
on the printer.  
– Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(PICT.APPLI.) t [USB SELECT] t  
[PictBridge PRINT]  
– Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(PICT.APPLI.) t [PictBridge PRINT]  
Connecting your camcorder to  
the printer  
Printing  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
1
Select the image to be printed  
with  
/
.
2
3
Touch  
t [COPIES].  
Connect the (USB) jack (p. 93)  
of the Handycam Station to the  
printer using the USB cable.  
Select the number of copies to be  
printed with  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
/
.
A maximum of 20 copies of the image  
can be printed.  
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].  
4
5
Touch  
To print the date and time on the image,  
touch  
t [END].  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
t [DATE/TIME] t  
101  
[DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t  
.
1/10  
1.0M  
PictBridge PRINT  
101-0001  
END  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].  
+
-
SET EXEC  
When printing is finished, [Printing...]  
disappears and the image selection  
screen appears again.  
One of the images stored on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.  
Touch [END] when printing is  
completed.  
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)  
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.  
– Operate the POWER switch.  
– Disconnect the power cord.  
– Remove your camcorder from the Handycam  
Station.  
– Disconnect the USB cable from the  
Handycam Station or 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.  
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,  
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you  
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)  
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be  
trimmed widely.  
• Some printer models may not support the date  
and 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  
What you can do with Windows computer  
When you install the “Picture Motion  
Browser” on a Windows computer from the  
About “First Step Guide”  
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the  
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction  
following operations.  
manual you can refer to on your computer.  
This describes basic operations, from initial  
hookup of your camcorder and computer  
b Notes  
• You cannot install the supplied software,  
and making settings, to general operation  
“Picture Motion Browser,” on a Macintosh  
the first time you use the software “Picture  
Motion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM  
(supplied).  
computer.  
Guide”” (p. 64), start the “First Step  
Guide”, then follow the instructions.  
About the help function of the  
software  
The Help guide explains all the functions of  
all the software applications. Refer to the  
Help guide for further detailed operations  
after reading the “First Step Guide”  
thoroughly.  
To display the Help guide, click the [?]  
mark on the screen.  
Main functions  
x Importing/Viewing movies taken  
with your camcorder  
System requirements  
You can manage movies and still images  
by date and time of shooting, and select  
movies or still images you want to view as  
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be  
enlarged and played in a slide show.  
When using “Picture Motion Browser”  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000  
Professional, Windows XP Home  
Edition, Windows XP Professional  
or Windows XP Media Center  
Edition  
x Editing pictures imported to a  
computer  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above  
OS has been upgraded or in a multi-  
boot environment.  
You can edit imported movies and still  
images on a computer.  
x Exporting movies from your  
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or  
computer to your camcorder  
faster  
You can export movies that have been  
imported to a computer from your  
camcorder, back to your camcorder.  
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later  
(This product is based on DirectX  
technology. It is necessary to have  
DirectX installed.)  
Sound system: Direct Sound  
compatible sound card  
Memory: 256 MB or more  
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What you can do with Windows  
computer (Continued)  
Installing the “First  
Step Guide” and  
software  
You need to install the “First Step Guide”  
and software to your Windows computer  
before connecting your camcorder  
to the computer. The installation is  
required only for the first time.  
Hard disk:  
Disc volume required for  
installation: Approximately 350 MB  
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible  
video card, Minimum 1024 × 768  
dots, High Color (16 bit color)  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard), DV Interface  
(IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via  
an i.LINK cable), optical disc drive  
(CD-ROM drive is necessary for  
installation)  
Contents to be installed and procedures  
may differ depending on your OS.  
z Tips  
• See page 66 when you use a Macintosh  
computer.  
When playing still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” on a computer  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000  
Professional, Windows XP Home  
Edition, Windows XP Professional  
or Windows XP Media Center  
Edition  
Installing the “First Step Guide”  
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is  
not connected to the computer.  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above  
OS has been upgraded.  
Turn on the computer.  
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.  
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
faster  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard)  
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
b Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed on all the  
recommended environments.  
The installation screen appears.  
For example, other open or background  
applications running on currently may limit  
product performance.  
z Tips  
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert  
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images  
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.  
If the screen does not appear  
1 Click [Start], then click [My  
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,  
double-click [My 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.  
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
4
Click [FirstStepGuide].  
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5
6
Select the desired language and  
the model name of your  
camcorder from the pull-down  
menu.  
5
6
Read [License Agreement], select  
[I accept the terms of the license  
agreement] when you agree, then  
click [Next].  
Follow the on-screen instructions  
to install the software.  
Depending on the computer, you may  
need to install third party software  
(shown below). If the installation screen  
appears, follow the instructions to  
install the required software.  
Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].  
Installation starts.  
When [Save is complete] appears, click  
[OK] to finish the installation.  
x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c  
Software required to handle movies  
Restart the computer if required to  
complete the installation.  
To view the “First Step Guide” in PDF  
In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)].  
The short-cut icons, such as [  
]
(Picture Motion Browser), appear on the  
desktop.  
To install the software “Adobe  
Reader” to display the PDF file  
In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].  
Installing the software  
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing  
7
Remove the CD-ROM from the  
disc drive of your computer.  
2
3
Click [Install].  
After you install the software,  
a shortcut icon for the  
customers registration website  
is created on the desktop.  
Select the language for the  
application to be installed, then  
click [Next].  
• Once you register on the website, you  
can get secure and useful customer  
support.  
4
Check your country/region, then  
click [Next].  
http://www.sony.net/registration/di/  
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Viewing “First Step  
Guide”  
To view “First Step Guide” on your  
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer  
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.  
Double-click the short-cut icon for “First  
Step Guide” on the desktop.  
Using a Macintosh  
computer  
You can copy the still images from the  
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh.  
Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied  
CD-ROM.  
b Notes  
z Tips  
• The supplied software “Picture Motion  
Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.  
• Refer to “First Step Guide” for the details on  
connecting your camcorder to the computer and  
copying the still images.  
• You can also start by selecting [Start] t  
[Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP)  
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide]  
t Your camcorder’s folder t “First Step  
Guide” in HTML.  
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without  
installing, copy the desired language folder from  
the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM,  
and then double-click [Index.html].  
• Refer to the “First Step Guide” in PDF in the  
following cases:  
– When printing the desired topics of “First  
Step Guide”  
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed  
correctly due to the browser setting even in  
recommended environment.  
System requirements  
To copy still images from a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/  
v10.2/v10.3/v10.4).  
Others: USB port (this must be provided as  
standard)  
– When the HTML version of “First Step  
Guide” cannot be installed.  
About “First Step Guide”  
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction  
manual you can refer to on your computer.  
This describes basic operations, from initial  
hookup of your camcorder and computer  
and making setting, to general operation the  
first time you use the software.  
Guide””, start the “First Step Guide”, then  
follow the instructions.  
Installing “First Step Guide”  
Copy “FirstStepGuide(PDF),” stored in the  
desired language in the [FirstStepGuide]  
folder, to your computer.  
Viewing “First Step Guide”  
Double-click “FirstStepGuide(PDF)”.  
If software to view PDF files is not installed  
on your computer, download Adobe Reader  
from their website, below;  
http://www.adobe.com/  
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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.  
Settings change during Easy  
Handycam operation.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, the  
settings of the functions that are not  
displayed on the screen return to their  
defaults (p. 20, 35).  
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam/  
Remote Commander..............................67  
• Batteries/Power sources ........................68  
• LCD screen/viewfinder .........................68  
• Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....69  
• Recording ..............................................70  
• Playback ................................................71  
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other  
devices...................................................72  
• Connecting to a computer .....................73  
The menu item settings have  
changed unexpectedly.  
• The following settings return to the default  
settings automatically when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more  
than 12 hours.  
– BACK LIGHT  
– [SCENE SELECT]  
– [SPOT METER]  
• Functions that cannot be used together  
...............................................................73  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [WHITE BAL.]  
– [SPOT FOCUS]  
– [FOCUS]  
– [AUDIO MIX]  
Overall operations/Easy  
Handycam/Remote Commander  
The power does not turn on.  
The camcorder gets warm.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 12).  
• The camcorder may get warmer while you  
use it. This is not a malfunction.  
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall  
outlet (p. 12).  
• Insert your camcorder into the Handycam  
Station correctly (p. 12).  
The supplied Remote Commander  
does not function.  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 52).  
• Remove any obstructions between the  
Remote Commander and the remote sensor.  
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight  
or overhead lighting, away from the remote  
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander  
may not function properly.  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet or remove the battery pack, then  
reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
• Press the RESET button (p. 91) using a  
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the  
RESET button, all settings are reset, except  
Personal Menu items.)  
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment  
with its +/– terminals matching those of the  
compartment (p. 86).  
Another VCR malfunctions when you  
use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all  
buttons are functional (p. 21).  
• Select a commander mode other than VTR  
2 for your VCR.  
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67  
     
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black  
paper.  
• 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.  
Batteries/Power sources  
The power abruptly turns off.  
The battery pack discharges too  
quickly.  
• When approximately 5 minutes have  
elapsed while you do not operate your  
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically  
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the  
setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 52), or turn  
on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC  
Adaptor.  
• 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-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 80).  
• The battery is fully discharged, or almost  
discharged. Charge the battery pack (p. 12).  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
A rippling effect appears on the LCD  
screen when you touch it.  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 12).  
• This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard  
on the LCD screen.  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 12).  
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet  
properly.  
• Insert your camcorder into the Handycam  
Station correctly (p. 12).  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 12).  
You cannot turn the LCD backlight  
off.  
• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 21),  
you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off  
by pressing and holding DISP/BATT  
INFO.  
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while  
the battery pack is being charged.  
You cannot turn off the indicator.  
• You cannot turn off  
. Touch  
to  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 12). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The  
battery pack may be worn-out.  
check the warning messages (p. 76).  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander) (p. 91, 93).  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low,  
or the battery pack has not been charged  
enough. This is not a malfunction.  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be worn-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 12, 80).  
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
(p. 84).  
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Menu items are grayed out.  
The cassette is noisier during  
rewinding or fast-forwarding.  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast  
forward speed increases (compared with  
battery operation) and therefore increases  
noise. This is not a malfunction.  
is not displayed.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all  
menu items are functional. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 20).  
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.  
The picture in the viewfinder is not  
clear.  
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever  
until the picture appears clearly (p. 17).  
You cannot operate functions using  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
The picture in the viewfinder has  
disappeared.  
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/  
EDIT lamp (p. 23, 26).  
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted  
on a computer, format it again on your  
camcorder (p. 43).  
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not  
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD  
panel is open (p. 17).  
Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
You cannot delete pictures or format  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
The cassette cannot be ejected from  
the compartment.  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one  
(p. 79).  
• Cancel image protection on the picture  
(p. 60).  
• The maximum number of pictures that you  
can delete on the index screen at one time is  
100.  
• Make sure the power source (battery pack  
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly  
(p. 12).  
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside  
the camcorder (p. 83).  
The Cassette Memory indicator or  
title display does not appear while  
using a cassette with Cassette  
Memory.  
Image protection cannot be applied,  
or you cannot mark pictures for  
print.  
• This camcorder does not support Cassette  
Memory, so the indicator does not appear.  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one  
(p. 79).  
• Perform the operation again on the index  
screen (p. 27, 60).  
The remaining tape indicator is not  
displayed.  
• Set [  
REMAINING] to [ON] to always  
• The maximum number of pictures you can  
mark for print is 999.  
display the remaining tape indicator (p. 52).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly, or flashes.  
You cannot record a smooth  
transition on a tape from the last  
recorded scene to the next.  
• The file is damaged.  
• Perform [END SEARCH] (p. 29).  
• Use the file format that is compatible with  
your camcorder (p. 79).  
• 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 SP mode and LP  
mode on the same tape.  
Recording  
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in  
the LP mode.  
The tape does not start when you  
press REC START/STOP.  
[END SEARCH] does not work.  
• Do not eject the cassette after recording  
(p. 29).  
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.  
• There is a blank section between recorded  
sections of the tape. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 22).  
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or  
insert a new cassette.  
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a  
new cassette (p. 78).  
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to  
moisture condensation. Remove the  
cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette  
(p. 83).  
Smooth interval recording stops/  
[Smooth interval rec discontinued  
due to error.] appears and recording  
stops.  
• The video head may be dirty. Use a  
cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 84).  
• Try again from the beginning.  
• Use a Sony mini DV cassette.  
You cannot record on the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert  
another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 43). Or, delete  
unnecessary pictures recorded on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 59).  
The auto focus does not function.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39).  
• When you set [SMTH INT.REC] to [ON],  
still images cannot be recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” during tape recording  
(p. 47).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 39).  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
The recording image view looks  
different.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 41).  
• The recording image view may look  
different depending on the condition of  
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.  
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The BACK LIGHT function does not  
function.  
The screen picture is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• In the following settings, the BACK  
LIGHT function is canceled.  
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 17).  
• The BACK LIGHT function does not work  
during Easy Handycam operation (p. 21).  
Undesirable flicker occurs.  
• This anomaly may occur when recording  
pictures under the discharge tube, such as a  
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS].  
This is not a malfunction.  
A vertical band appears when  
recording candlelight or electric light  
in the dark.  
• This occurs when the contrast between the  
subject and the background is too high.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Black bands appear when you  
record a TV screen or computer  
screen.  
A vertical band appears when  
recording a bright subject.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 41).  
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect.  
This is not a malfunction.  
[The lens cover might be closed.  
Check the cover.] appears on the  
screen when the lens cover is open.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
• There is not enough light, or the lens is  
covered by your finger or other object.  
• The spots appear when you are recording in  
[AUTOSLW SHTR], [SLOW SHUTTR],  
[SUPER NSPLUS], or [COLOR SLOW S].  
This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS].  
• The NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not set  
to ON (p. 24).  
The color of the picture is not  
correctly displayed.  
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate  
correctly.  
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function  
(p. 24).  
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
plus or [SUPER NSPLUS].  
The screen picture is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
Playback  
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function  
(p. 24), or cancel the BACK LIGHT  
function (p. 25).  
Stick Duo”” section (p. 69).  
You cannot play back a tape.  
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 26).  
• Rewind the tape (p. 26).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Image data stored on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.  
is displayed on the screen.  
• The tape you are playing was recorded on  
another device with a 4ch microphone  
(4CH MIC REC). Your camcorder is not  
compatible with 4ch microphone recording.  
• Image data cannot be played back if you  
have modified file or folder names, or have  
edited the data on a computer (In this case,  
the file name flashes). This is not a  
malfunction (p. 80).  
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not  
be played back or may not appear in their  
actual size (p. 80).  
Date search does not work correctly.  
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after  
the date changed. If one day’s recording is  
too short, your camcorder may not  
accurately find the point where the  
recording date changes.  
• There is a blank section in the beginning or  
between recorded sections of the tape. This  
is not a malfunction.  
Horizontal lines appear on the  
picture. The displayed pictures are  
not clear or do not appear.  
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette  
(optional) (p. 84).  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to  
other devices  
No sound or only a low sound is  
heard.  
Pictures output from the camcorder  
do not appear on the screen of the  
connected device.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 26).  
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 49).  
• When attaching the camcorder to the  
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack  
cover on the camcorder, and then fully  
insert the camcorder into the Handycam  
Station in the correct way securely (p. 12).  
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug, make  
sure the red and white plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable are also connected (p. 32).  
The sound breaks off.  
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette  
(optional) (p. 84).  
Pictures from connected devices  
cannot be zoomed.  
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected  
devices on your camcorder (p. 24).  
“---” 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.  
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  
cable (p. 52).  
Noises appear and  
on the screen.  
is displayed  
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system  
other than that of your camcorder (NTSC).  
This is not a malfunction (p. 77).  
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• Disconnect the cable from the computer  
and camcorder, restart the computer, then  
connect them again correctly.  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
A/V connecting cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly. Make sure that the A/V  
connecting cable is connected to the input  
jack of another device for dubbing a picture  
from your camcorder (p. 55).  
You cannot install the supplied  
software, “Picture Motion Browser,”  
on a Macintosh computer.  
• You can install “Picture Motion Browser”  
only on a Windows computer.  
New sound added to a recorded tape  
is not heard.  
Functions that cannot be used  
together  
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 49).  
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.  
Pictures from connected devices are  
not displayed correctly.  
• The input signal is not NTSC (p. 77).  
Not available  
If this function is set  
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from  
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
BACK LIGHT  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SPOT METER],  
[EXPOSURE]  
• You cannot record or a distorted picture  
may be recorded if the tape has been used  
repeatedly for recording.  
[SCENE SELECT]  
NightShot plus,  
[TELE MACRO],  
[SUPER NSPLUS],  
[COLOR SLOW S]  
The picture gets disturbed or dark,  
or the sounds get distorted.  
[CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SPORTS]  
When the POWER  
switch is set to  
CAMERA-  
• A/V connecting cables are connected to  
both your camcorder and the Handycam  
Station. Disconnect one of the A/V  
connecting cables.  
MEMORY  
[SPOT METER]  
[EXPOSURE]  
[WHITE BAL.]  
NightShot plus,  
[SUPER NSPLUS]  
Connecting to a computer  
NightShot plus,  
[SUPER NSPLUS]  
The computer does not recognize  
your camcorder.  
NightShot plus,  
[SUPER NSPLUS]  
• Install the “Picture Motion Browser”  
(p. 64).  
• The computer may not recognize your  
camcorder for a few moments after you  
connect it. Wait for a while.  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[TELE MACRO]  
[SUPER NSPLUS]  
[SCENE SELECT]  
[SCENE SELECT]  
[FADER],  
• Insert your camcorder into the Handycam  
Station correctly (p. 12).  
[D.EFFECT]  
• Disconnect USB devices other than the  
keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder  
from the (USB) jack on the computer.  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Warning indicators  
and messages  
Not available  
If this function is set  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
[COLOR SLOW S] NightShot plus,  
[SCENE SELECT],  
[SUPER NSPLUS],  
[FADER],  
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.  
[D.EFFECT]  
[DIGITAL ZOOM] [TELE MACRO]  
[FADER]  
[CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SUPER NSPLUS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[D.EFFECT]  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
[D.EFFECT]  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SUPER NSPLUS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[FADER]  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (H series) (p. 80).  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder securely (p. 12).  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Remove the cassette and leave your  
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-  
insert the cassette (p. 83).  
C:22:ss  
• Clean the head using a cleaning  
cassette (optional) (p. 84).  
C:31:ss / C:32:ss  
• 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  
(p. 83).  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
• Change the cassette. Press RESET  
(p. 91), and operate your camcorder  
again.  
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E:61:ss / E:62:ss  
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts  
from “E.”  
the tape)  
Slow flashing:  
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining  
on the tape.  
• No cassette is inserted.*  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 78).*  
101-1001(Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
• The file is damaged.  
Fast flashing:  
• The file is unreadable (p. 79).  
• The tape has run out.*  
E (Battery level warning)  
Z (Eject cassette warning)*  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating,  
environment, or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes  
remaining.  
Slow flashing:  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 78).  
Fast flashing:  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 83).  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 74).  
% (Moisture condensation warning)*  
• Eject the cassette, remove the power  
source, and then leave it for about 1  
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 83).  
- (Warning indicator pertaining to  
image deletion)*  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
• The image is protected (p. 60).  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted  
(p. 19).  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 79).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 43, 79).  
(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.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted (p. 79).  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 52).  
Continued ,  
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  
Examples of warning messages  
Check the connected device.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
z Tips  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• When  
turned into  
to display the message again.  
is displayed, the message can be  
by touching . Touch  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject  
the cassette (p. 83)  
% Moisture condensation. Turn off  
for 1H. (p. 83)  
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 18)  
• Check if the cassette is damaged.  
QZ The tape is locked - check the  
tab. (p. 78)  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
(p. 19, 79)  
• 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.”  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary  
(p. 43, 79).  
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  
Stick Duo” (p. 43), or delete them using  
your computer.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
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.  
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].  
Select [WORLD TIME] in the  
LANGU.) menu, then set the time  
difference (p. 53).  
(TIME/  
AC-L200/L200B  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its  
picture can only be viewed on a 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,  
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  
x To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to  
set it to SAVE.  
Usable cassette tapes  
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.  
Use a cassette with the  
mark.  
Your camcorder is not compatible with the  
Cassette Memory function.  
To prevent a blank section from being  
created on the tape  
Go to the end of the recorded section using  
END SEARCH (p. 29) before you begin the  
next recording in the following cases:  
• You have played back the tape.  
REC: The cassette can be  
recorded.  
SAVE: The cassette cannot be  
recorded (write-protected).  
REC  
SAVE  
x When labeling the cassette  
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.  
• You have used EDIT SEARCH.  
Copyright signal  
x When you play back  
Do not put a label  
along this border.  
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.  
x When you record  
Labeling position  
You cannot record software on your  
camcorder that contains copyright control  
signals for copyright protection of software.  
[Cannot record due to copyright  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Notes on use  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
Remove the cassette and store it.  
Gold-plated connector  
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• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and  
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity. You can use only a “Memory  
Stick Duo,” which is about the half size of a  
standard “Memory Stick,” with your  
camcorder.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick  
Duo” on your camcorder.  
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
write-protect tab  
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.  
Notes on use  
Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
• 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).  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
“Memory Stick”  
(without MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(without MagicGate)*  
a
1
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
2
3
“Memory Stick Duo”  
a* *  
1
(with MagicGate)*  
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
3
“MagicGate Memory Stick  
a*  
1
Duo” *  
It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a  
computer.  
“Memory Stick PRO”  
1
2
3
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *  
a* *  
*1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of  
a standard “Memory Stick.”  
x On handling a “Memory Stick”  
Keep the following in mind when handling  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• 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.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
*2 The types of “Memory Stick” that support high  
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer  
varies depending on the device to be used.  
*3 “MagicGate” is a Sony-developed copyright  
protection technology that records and transfers  
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data  
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be  
recorded or played on your camcorder.  
• 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.”  
• 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.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.  
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on  
the display of a computer.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media  
out of the reach of small children. There is  
danger that a child might swallow it.  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
conform to the universal standard. (These  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that  
has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 43). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
x On a location for use  
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.  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
• Places under direct sunlight.  
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject  
to corrosive gases.  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use  
it with a standard “Memory Stick”  
compliant device.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory  
Stick Duo adaptor.  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
This unit is compatible with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
• 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  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in  
the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor may be damaged.  
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.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camcorder, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
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 4 GB.  
• This unit does not support high speed data  
transfer.  
To charge the battery pack  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• 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.  
On image data compatibility  
• 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-  
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
• When charging the battery pack while the AC  
Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after  
80  
       
charging is complete, disconnect the cable from  
the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove  
the battery pack.  
About storage of 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.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before  
you start taking shots.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to  
[NEVER] on the  
(STANDARD SET)  
menu and leave your camcorder in tape  
recording standby until the power goes off  
(p. 52).  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
FH100 (optional).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
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.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).  
• 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.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
About i.LINK  
The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-  
compliant DV Interface. This section  
describes the i.LINK standard and its  
features.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
• Normally, only one device can be connected to  
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When  
connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible  
device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer  
to the operating instructions of the device to be  
connected.  
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE  
1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and  
is a trademark approved by many corporations.  
connecting to other devices, be sure to  
confirm whether the device is compatible  
with a 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  
• 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 before connecting  
or disconnecting the i.LINK cable.  
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
About the i.LINK Baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies  
according to the device. There are 3 types.  
About the required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable  
(during DV dubbing).  
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)  
On using your camcorder  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations.  
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the  
sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
– 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.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets  
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 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 a  
DV Interface, see page 55, 57.  
This unit can also be connected to other  
i.LINK (DV Interface) 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 DV devices. Before  
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wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
appears. The indicator will not appear when  
the moisture condenses on the lens.  
• 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.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
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.  
• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by  
the plug and not the cord.  
• Do not damage the power cord such as by  
placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
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.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski  
slope into a place warmed up by a heating  
device.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
• 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.  
long time  
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a  
cassette for about 3 minutes.  
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and  
humid place.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
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.]  
Continued ,  
83  
 
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
It is recommended you connect your  
camcorder to the wall outlet using the  
supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.  
Video head  
• If the video heads are dirty, video or sound  
distortion may be apparent.  
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video  
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-  
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).  
– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback  
picture or the screen is displayed in blue.  
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
2 Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]  
t
.
The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when  
using 4:3 ratio.  
– Playback pictures do not move.  
– Playback pictures do not appear or the sound  
breaks off.  
CALIBRATION  
1/3  
Touch the "x"  
– [x  
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning  
cassette.] appears on the screen during  
recording/playback.  
CANCEL  
• The video heads will wear 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. Please contact your  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility to have the video heads replaced.  
3 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with  
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or  
the like.  
The position of the “×” changes.  
To cancel [CALIBRATION], touch  
[CANCEL] in step 3.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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.  
On handling the casing  
x To clean the LCD screen  
• 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.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling with above substances on your  
hands.  
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.  
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.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
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5 Remove dust from the inside area where  
the eyecup block was attached with a  
camera blower, etc.  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean 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.  
To remove dust from inside the  
viewfinder  
6 Attach the eyecup block to the  
viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it  
clicks.  
1 Pull out the viewfinder.  
2 While pushing in the tab on the side  
with a fine-tipped implement such as a  
ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in  
the direction of the arrow to remove.  
Tab  
b Notes  
• The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not  
disassemble it further.  
• Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block.  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
with a camera blower, etc.  
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 via the AC Adaptor or  
while the battery pack is attached. The  
rechargeable battery will be fully  
4 Press the viewfinder onto the body of  
discharged in about 3 months if you do  
not use your camcorder at all without the  
the camcorder.  
Continued ,  
85  
   
Maintenance and precautions  
(Continued)  
Specifications  
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack  
attached. Use your camcorder after  
charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery.  
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.  
System  
Video recording system  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Still image recording system  
Exif Ver. 2.2*  
Audio recording system  
Rotary heads, PCM system  
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo  
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)  
Video signal  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it  
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 24 hours.  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Usable cassette  
Mini DV cassette with the  
printed  
Tape speed  
mark  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s  
Recording/playback time  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
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)  
Viewfinder  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
Tab  
Electric viewfinder (0.27 type, aspect  
ratio 16:9, 123 200 dots)  
Image device  
WARNING  
3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled  
Device)  
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels  
Effective (still): 1 000 000 pixels  
Effective (movie): 690 000 pixels  
Lens  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar  
25 × (Optical), 2 000 × (Digital)  
Focal length  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do  
not recharge, disassemble or dispose of  
in fire.  
b Notes  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
f=2.5 ~ 62.5 mm (1/8 ~ 2 1/2 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
86  
   
In CAMERA-TAPE:  
41 ~ 1 189 mm** (1 5/8 ~ 46 7/8 in.)  
(16:9)  
43 ~ 1 075 mm (1 3/4 ~ 42 3/8 in.) (4:3)  
In CAMERA-MEMORY:  
36 ~ 900 mm (1 7/16 ~ 35 1/2 in.) (4:3)  
39 ~ 975 mm (1 9/16 ~ 38 1/2 in.) (16:9)  
F1.8 ~ 3.2  
General  
Power requirements  
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder 2.5 W  
During camera recording using the  
LCD 2.8 W  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)  
Color temperature  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]  
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
4 lx (lux) (AUTOSLW SHTR ON,  
Shutter speed 1/30 s)  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus  
function)  
63 × 85 × 114 mm  
(2 1/2 × 3 3/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
63 × 85 × 115 mm  
(2 1/2 × 3 3/8 × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts with  
supplied battery pack NP-FH40  
attached  
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
information at the time of recording.  
Mass (approx.)  
**The focal length figures are actual figures  
resulting from wide angle pixel read-out.  
400 g (14 oz) main unit only,  
465 g (1 lb) including the NP-FH40  
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60  
cassette  
Output connectors  
Audio/Video output  
Supplied accessories  
10-pin connector  
See page 11.  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
Handycam Station Input/Output  
connectors  
DCRA-C155  
Audio/Video output  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
LCD screen  
Picture  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
123 200 (560 × 220)  
Continued ,  
87  
Specifications (Continued)  
USB jack  
Type  
Lithium ion  
mini-B  
DV input/output  
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin  
connector S100)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B  
Power requirements  
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
48 × 29 × 81 mm  
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for  
other specifications.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
4.9 Wh (680 mAh)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
45 g (1.6 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
88  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,” “  
,”  
,”  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate  
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
is a trademark.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.  
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark  
of Intel Corporation.  
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
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.  
89  
QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
A NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (24)  
B PHOTO button (20, 23)  
C Power zoom lever (24, 28)  
D
OPEN/EJECT lever (18)  
E Hooks for a shoulder belt  
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).  
F Grip belt (18)  
G Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8)  
H LENS COVER switch (17)  
I Remote sensor  
Point the Remote Commander (93)  
towards the remote sensor to operate  
your camcorder.  
J Internal stereo microphone (49)  
K Infrared port (24)  
90  
         
A DISP/BATT INFO button (14, 17)  
B EASY button (20)  
C RESET button  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time.  
D LCD screen/touch panel (17, 94)  
E REC START/STOP button (20, 22)  
F Zoom buttons (24, 28)  
G WIDE SELECT button (25)  
H Speaker  
Playback sound comes out from the  
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,  
I BATT (battery release) PUSH button  
J CHG (charge) lamp (12)  
K Access lamp (19)  
L “Memory Stick Duo” slot (19)  
M BACK LIGHT button (25)  
Continued ,  
91  
   
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
A POWER switch (15)  
B Viewfinder (17)  
C Eyecup (85)  
D Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (17)  
E DC IN jack (13)  
F CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-  
MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT lamp (15)  
G REC START/STOP button (20, 22)  
H A/V OUT jack (32, 55)  
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.  
J Interface connector  
92  
   
Handycam Station  
A Interface connector  
1
B
C
(USB) jack (61)  
DV interface (55, 57)  
D DC IN jack (12)  
E A/V OUT jack (32, 55)  
2
3
4
5
Remote Commander  
A PHOTO button* (20, 23)  
7
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded onto the “Memory  
Stick Duo” as a still image.  
8
9
1
2
3
4
B Memory control buttons (Index**, –/+,  
Memory playback) (21, 27)  
C SEARCH M. button (31)**  
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons  
5
6
(31)**  
E Video control buttons (Rewind,  
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,  
Slow) (21, 26)  
q;  
F ZERO SET MEMORY button (30)**  
G Transmitter  
Insulation sheet  
H REC START/STOP button (20, 22)  
I Power zoom buttons (24, 28)  
J DISPLAY button  
Toggles the screen indicators (such as Battery  
Info) on or off.  
b Notes  
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the  
remote sensor to operate your camcorder  
(p. 90).  
* Not available during Easy Handycam operation  
with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-  
TAPE.  
** Not available during Easy Handycam  
operation.  
• To change the battery, see page 86.  
93  
       
Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
2
3
4
5
9
1
0qa  
qs  
60min  
101  
FINE  
1.0M  
11  
GUIDE  
GUIDE P-MENU  
6
7
8
qd  
7
8
A Remaining battery (approx.)  
I Recording folder (44)  
B Recording mode (SP or LP) (50)  
J Image size (25, 42)  
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
K Quality (  
or  
[REC] (recording))  
L “Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the  
number of images that can be recorded  
(approx.)  
D Recording: Tape counter (hour:  
minute: second)  
Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute:  
second)/Time code (hour: minute:  
second: frame)  
M Review button (23)  
Viewing movies  
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)  
(52)  
1
2
qf  
4
5
7
F END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec  
review display switch button (30)  
G GUIDE button (28)  
GUIDE  
H Personal Menu button (34)  
qg  
N Tape transport indicator  
O Video operation buttons (26)  
8
94  
         
Viewing still images  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
1
qh q;  
qj qk  
You can use the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 96) to  
check the function of each indicator that  
appears on the LCD screen.  
ql  
w;  
1.0M  
MEMORY PLAY  
wfwg  
GUIDE  
b Notes  
• Some of the indicators may not appear when  
you use [DISP GUIDE].  
7
Upper left  
Upper right  
wa  
ws  
wd  
8
P Data file name  
Q Picture number/Total number of  
recorded pictures in the current  
playback folder  
R Playback folder (44)  
Bottom  
Upper left  
Indicator  
Center  
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.”  
Meaning  
AUDIO MODE (50)  
Touch  
folder.  
to move to the previous  
:
Continuous photo  
recording (42)  
Touch  
to move to the next folder.  
:
:
Self-timer recording (41)  
WIDE SELECT (25)  
Touch  
/
to move to either  
the previous or the next folder.  
Interval photo recording  
T Image delete button (59)  
U Tape playback select button (27)  
V Previous/Next image button (27)  
W Index screen display button (27)  
X Image protection mark (60)  
Y Print mark (60)  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
DV input (57)  
DV output (55)  
i.LINK connection  
(55, 57)  
Zero set memory (30, 93)  
LCD backlight off (17)  
Continued ,  
95  
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)  
Center  
Checking the screen indicators  
(Display guide)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Slide show (45)  
NightShot plus (24)  
You can easily check the meaning of each  
indicator that appears on the LCD screen.  
Super NightShot plus  
(40)  
1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].  
60min  
STBY  
Color Slow Shutter (40)  
PictBridge connecting  
(61)  
E Z  
Warning (74)  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
2 Touch the area including the indicator  
that you want to check.  
Bottom  
The meanings of the indicators in the  
area are listed on the screen. If you  
cannot find the indicator you want to  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Picture effect (46)  
Digital effect (45)  
Manual focus (39)  
SCENE SELECT (37)  
check, touch  
/
to toggle.  
9
To finish the operation, touch [END].  
z Tips  
• You can also operate by touching  
[DISP GUIDE].  
t
Backlight (25)  
.
n
White balance (38)  
SteadyShot off (41)  
Tele macro (40)  
Flexible spot meter (38)/  
EXPOSURE (38)  
Other indicator  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Information (76)  
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  
(p. 51).  
96  
         
Index  
Numeric/Symbol  
D
H
D.EFFECT  
I
A
A.SHUT OFF  
DISP GUIDE  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
AUD DUB CTRL  
INT.REC-STL  
L
AUTOSLW SHTR  
E
B
LCD BL LEVEL  
EXP.BRKTG  
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD  
F
C
LUMI. KEY  
M
Maintenance and precautions  
G
Continued ,  
97  
 
Index (Continued)  
Q
R
REC CTRL  
REC FOLDER  
N
REC MODE  
T
NS LIGHT  
Number of recordable pictures  
REMOTE CTRL  
O
S
U
Searching for the starting point  
P
PB FOLDER  
V
SLOW SHUTTR  
VAR.SPD PB  
SMTH INT.REC (Smooth  
PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture  
VF B.LIGHT  
PICT.EFFECT  
W
SPOT METER  
WHITE BAL.  
98  
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español  
Paso 1: Comprobación de los elementos  
suministrados  
Batería recargable NP-FH40 (1)  
Asegúrese de que su videocámara contiene  
los siguientes elementos.  
El número entre paréntesis indica la  
cantidad del elemento.  
Adaptador de ca (1)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1)  
Guía de operaciones (este manual) (1)  
Cable de alimentación (1)  
Handycam Station (1)  
Control remoto inalámbrico (1)  
Tiene instalada una pila de litio tipo botón.  
Cable de conexión A/V (1)  
Cable USB (1)  
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Paso 2: Carga de la batería  
2
1
2
1
5
Batería  
Interruptor POWER  
Enchufe de cc  
Toma de entrada de cc  
3
Cable de alimentación  
Adaptador de  
alimentación de ca  
4
Al tomacorriente de pared  
Puede cargar la batería  
4
5
Conecte el cable de alimentación  
al adaptador de alimentación de  
ca y al tomacorriente de pared.  
“InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) tras  
conectarla a la videocámara.  
b Notas  
• No es posible colocar una batería  
“InfoLITHIUM” que no sea serie H en la  
videocámara.  
Inserte firmemente la  
videocámara en Handycam  
Station hacia la parte inferior.  
El indicador CHG (carga) se enciende y  
se inicia el proceso de carga. El  
indicador CHG (carga) se apaga cuando  
la batería está completamente cargada.  
Extraiga la videocámara de la  
1
Alinee los terminales de la batería  
(1) y de su videocámara, luego  
coloque la batería y cálcela en su  
lugar (2).  
Handycam Station.  
2
3
Deslice el interruptor POWER  
hasta la posición OFF (CHG)  
(ajuste predeterminado).  
Conecte el adaptador de ca en la  
toma de entrada de cc de la  
El indicador CHG  
(carga)  
Handycam Station con la marca v  
de la clavija de cc hacia arriba.  
Continúa ,  
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Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)  
b Notas  
Para extraer la videocámara de la  
Handycam Station  
Apague la alimentación y luego extraiga la  
videocámara de Handycam Station  
sosteniendo al mismo tiempo la  
• Cuando inserte la videocámara en Handycam  
Station, cierre la cubierta de la toma de entrada  
de cc  
• Sujete la Handycam Station y el enchufe de cc  
para desconectar el adaptador de ca de la toma  
de entrada de cc  
videocámara y la Handycam Station.  
Para cargar la batería utilizando sólo  
el adaptador de alimentación de ca  
Apague la alimentación y luego conecte el  
adaptador de alimentación de ca a la toma  
de entrada de cc de la videocámara.  
Interruptor POWER  
Con la marca v  
hacia abajo  
Para retirar la batería  
1 Desactive la alimentación y, a  
continuación, presione PUSH.  
Toma de  
entrada de cc  
Abra la cubierta  
de la toma  
Enchufe de cc  
2 Extraiga la batería en la dirección  
indicada por la flecha.  
Interruptor POWER  
z Sugerencias  
• Puede utilizar su videocámara conectada a una  
fuente de alimentación como un tomacorriente  
de pared tal como se muestra en la ilustración.  
La batería no perderá la carga en este caso.  
1
2
PUSH  
Cuando guarde la batería  
Descargue completamente la batería antes  
de guardarla durante un período  
prolongado.  
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Para comprobar la carga restante de  
la batería (información sobre la  
batería)  
Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posición  
OFF (CHG) y, a continuación, presione  
DISP/BATT INFO.  
Tiempo de carga  
Tiempo aproximado (min) necesario para  
cargar totalmente una batería descargada  
por completo.  
Batería  
Tiempo de  
carga  
NP-FH40 (suministrada)  
NP-FH50  
125  
135  
170  
390  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
Tiempo de grabación  
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible  
cuando utiliza una batería completamente  
cargada.  
Botón DISP/BATT INFO  
Transcurridos unos instantes, se mostrará el  
tiempo de grabación aproximado y la  
información de la batería durante  
Tiempo de  
grabación  
continua  
Tiempo de  
grabación  
normal*  
Batería  
aproximadamente 7 segundo. Puede ver la  
información sobre la batería durante un  
máximo de 20 segundo si presiona de  
nuevo DISP/BATT INFO mientras aparece  
dicha información.  
NP-FH40  
(suministrada)  
100  
110  
110  
50  
55  
55  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
115  
130  
130  
55  
65  
65  
Batería restante (aprox.)  
245  
280  
280  
120  
140  
140  
NIVEL CARGA BATERÍA  
TIEMPO GRAB DISPON  
565  
635  
635  
280  
315  
315  
PANT.LCD  
VISOR  
:
:
90  
99  
Capacidad de grabación (aprox.)  
* El tiempo de grabación normal muestra la hora  
cuando se repite la operación de inicio/  
detención de la grabación, al conectar y  
desconectar la alimentación y al usar la función  
de zoom.  
Es posible visualizar la carga restante de la  
batería en la pantalla LCD.  
Indicador  
Estado  
Energía restante suficiente  
b Notas  
• Todo el tiempo calculado en las siguientes  
condiciones:  
Indicación superior: cuando la luz de fondo de  
la pantalla LCD está encendida.  
Parte central: cuando se apaga la luz de fondo de  
la pantalla LCD.  
Parte inferior: Grabación con el panel LCD del  
visor cerrado.  
Poca batería, la grabación/  
reproducción se detendrá  
pronto.  
Sustituya la batería por otra  
completamente cargada o  
cárguela.  
Continúa ,  
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Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continuación)  
Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de  
ca  
Tiempo de reproducción  
Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible  
cuando utiliza una batería completamente  
cargada.  
• Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentación de ca  
utilice un tomacorriente de pared cercano. Si se  
produce una falla de funcionamiento mientras  
utiliza la videocámara, desconecte  
inmediatamente el adaptador de alimentación de  
ca del tomacorriente de pared.  
• No utilice el adaptador de alimentación de ca en  
un lugar estrecho, como por ejemplo entre la  
pared y un mueble.  
• Evite la formación de cortocircuitos en la clavija  
de cc del adaptador de alimentación de ca o en  
el terminal de la batería con objetos metálicos.  
Esto podría provocar una falla de  
Panel LCD  
abierto*  
Panel LCD  
cerrado  
Batería  
NP-FH40  
(suministrada)  
120  
150  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
140  
300  
695  
170  
370  
845  
* Cuando se enciende la luz de fondo de la  
pantalla LCD.  
funcionamiento.  
• Aunque la videocámara esté apagada, seguirá  
recibiendo alimentación de ca (corriente)  
mientras esté conectada al tomacorriente de  
pared mediante el adaptador de alimentación de  
ca  
Acerca de la batería  
• Antes de cambiar la batería, deslice el  
interruptor POWER a la posición OFF (CHG).  
• El indicador CHG (carga) parpadeará durante la  
carga o la información sobre la batería no se  
mostrará correctamente en las siguientes  
situaciones.  
– La batería no está correctamente conectada.  
– La batería está dañada.  
– La batería está completamente gastada (sólo  
para la información sobre la batería).  
• No se suministrará energía de la batería  
mientras en adaptador de ca esté conectado a la  
toma de entrada de cc de la videocámara o a la  
Handycam Station, incluso cuando el cable esté  
desconectado del tomacorriente de pared.  
Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/  
reproducción  
• Tiempo calculado con la videocámara a 25 ºC  
(Se recomienda una temperatura de entre 10 °C  
y 30 °C)  
• El tiempo de grabación y de reproducción será  
más corto cuando use la videocámara a bajas  
temperaturas.  
• El tiempo de grabación y de reproducción será  
más corto en función de las condiciones de uso  
de la videocámara.  
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Paso 3: Activación de la alimentación y ajuste  
de la fecha y hora  
Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la  
videocámara por primera vez. De lo  
contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ]  
aparecerá cada vez que encienda la  
videocámara o cambie la posición del  
interruptor POWER.  
2
Ajuste [A] (año) con  
luego toque  
/
,
.
Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el  
año 2079.  
3
Ajuste [M] (mes) y, a  
continuación, toque  
y repita  
la operación con [D] (día), hora y  
minuto.  
Ajuste la medianoche a las 12:00 AM.  
Ajuste el mediodía a las 12:00 PM.  
El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.  
Toque los botones  
de la pantalla LCD.  
Interruptor POWER  
Para apagar la videocámara  
Deslice el interruptor POWER hasta la  
posición OFF (CHG).  
1
Deslice el interruptor POWER en  
el sentido de la flecha para que se  
encienda el indicador  
correspondiente mientras  
mantiene presionado el botón  
verde.  
Para restablecer la fecha y la hora  
Toque  
t [MENU] t  
(HORA/LANGU.) t  
[AJUS.RELOJ] para establecer la fecha y la  
hora deseadas.  
CAMERA-TAPE: Para grabar en una  
cinta.  
CAMERA-MEMORY: Para grabar en  
una “Memory Stick Duo”.  
PLAY/EDIT: Para reproducir o editar  
imágenes.  
b Notas  
• Si no usa la videocámara durante  
aproximadamente 3 meses, la batería  
recargable incorporada se descarga y es posible  
que los ajustes de la fecha y la hora se borren de  
la memoria. En ese caso, cargue la batería  
recargable y ajuste la fecha y la hora  
nuevamente.  
Aparecerá la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ].  
• Con el fin de ahorrar energía de la batería,  
cuando se adquiere la videocámara, ésta viene  
ajustada para apagarse automáticamente si se  
deja encendida sin realizar ninguna operación  
durante unos 5 minuto ([APAGADO AUTO]).  
–:––:––  
AJUS.RELOJ  
FECHA  
2007  
A
1
M
1
D
12: 00AM  
OK  
Continúa ,  
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Paso 3: Activación de la  
alimentación y ajuste de la fecha  
y hora (Continuación)  
z Sugerencias  
• Durante la grabación, no se visualizarán la fecha  
y la hora. Éstas se grabarán automáticamente en  
la cinta y podrán visualizarse durante la  
Paso 4: Realización  
de ajustes antes de la  
grabación  
Apertura de la cubierta del  
objetivo  
reproducción ([CÓDIGO DATOS] (durante el  
modo de operación Easy Handycam,  
únicamente podrá ajustar [FECHA/HORA])).  
Deslice el interruptor LENS COVER hacia  
la posición OPEN.  
• Si los botones del panel táctil no funcionan  
correctamente, ajuste el panel táctil  
(CALIBRACIÓN).  
Cambio de los ajustes de  
idioma  
Puede cambiar las indicaciones en pantalla  
para mostrar mensajes en un idioma en  
particular.  
Luego de grabar, ajuste el interruptor LENS  
COVER en la posición CLOSE para cerrar  
la cubierta del objetivo.  
Toque  
t [MENU] t  
(HORA/LANGU.) t  
[LANGUAGE] y, a continuación,  
seleccione el idioma que desee.  
Panel LCD  
Abra el panel LCD a 90 grados con  
respecto a la videocámara (1), luego gírelo  
hacia el mejor ángulo para grabar o  
reproducir (2).  
DISP/BATT INFO  
180 grados  
(máx.)  
2
1
90 grados con respecto  
a la videocámara  
90 grados  
(máx.)  
106  
Para desactivar la luz de fondo de la  
pantalla LCD para una larga duración  
de la batería  
Mantenga presionado DISP/BATT INFO  
durante unos segundo hasta que aparezca  
.
Visor  
Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para  
evitar el desgaste de la batería o cuando la  
imagen en la pantalla LCD es mala.  
Visor  
Este ajuste es práctico cuando utiliza la  
videocámara en lugares muy luminosos o  
cuando desea ahorrar energía. Este ajuste  
no afectará a la imagen grabada. Para  
encender la luz de fondo de la pantalla  
LCD, mantenga presionado DISP/BATT  
INFO durante unos segundo hasta que  
desaparezca.  
b Notas  
Palanca de ajuste del  
objetivo del visor  
Muévala hasta que la  
imagen se aclare.  
• No presione los botones en el marco del panel  
LCD por error al abrirlo o ajustarlo.  
z Sugerencias  
• Si gira el panel LCD 180 grados hacia el lado  
del objetivo, podrá cerrarlo con la pantalla LCD  
hacia afuera. Esto resulta conveniente durante  
operaciones de reproducción.  
• Consulte [AJ LCD/VISOR] - [BRILLO LCD]  
para ajustar el brillo de la pantalla LCD.  
z Sugerencias  
• Puede ajustar el brillo de fondo del visor  
seleccionando [AJ LCD/VISOR] - [LUZ  
F.VISOR].  
• Presione DISP/BATT INFO para activar o  
desactivar los indicadores que aparecen en  
pantalla (como la información de la batería).  
Correa de sujeción  
Ajuste la correa de sujeción y sujete la  
cámara correctamente.  
4
1
2
3
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Paso 5: Inserción de una cinta o un “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
Cinta de videocasete  
El compartimiento del  
videocasete se desliza  
automáticamente hacia adentro.  
Solamente puede utilizar videocasetes de  
formato mini DV  
.
b Notas  
No fuerce el compartimiento del  
videocasete presionando la parte  
con la marca{DO NOT PUSH} mientras  
se desliza hacia adentro. Podría  
provocar una falla de  
1
Deslice la palanca  
OPEN/  
EJECT en el sentido de la flecha y  
manténgala en esa posición para  
abrir la tapa.  
funcionamiento.  
Palanca  
OPEN/EJECT  
3
Cierre la tapa.  
Para expulsar el videocasete  
Siga el mismo procedimiento descrito en el  
paso 1 para abrir la tapa y, a continuación,  
extraiga el videocasete.  
Tapa  
z Sugerencias  
El compartimiento del videocasete sale  
automáticamente y se abre.  
• El tiempo disponible para grabación varía en  
función del [  
MODO GRAB.].  
2
Inserte un videocasete con la  
cara de la ventanilla hacia afuera  
y, a continuación, presione  
.
Presione ligeramente el centro de  
la parte posterior del videocasete.  
Ventanilla  
Compartimiento del videocasete  
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• Al insertar o expulsar el “Memory Stick Duo”,  
asegúrese de que el “Memory Stick Duo” no  
salte y se caiga.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
Usted puede utilizar sólo un “Memory Stick  
z Sugerencias  
Duo” que lleve la marca  
.
o
• El número de imágenes que se pueden grabar  
varía en función de la calidad o el tamaño de la  
imagen.  
1
2
Abra el panel LCD.  
Inserte el “Memory Stick Duo” en  
la ranura “Memory Stick Duo” en  
el sentido correcto hasta que  
calce.  
Indicador de acceso  
Con la marca v hacia la  
pantalla LCD  
Para expulsar un “Memory Stick Duo”  
Empuje ligeramente una sola vez y deslice  
hacia afuera el “Memory Stick Duo” al  
costado del cuerpo de la videocámara.  
b Notas  
• Cuando el indicador de acceso se enciende o  
parpadea, la videocámara está leyendo o  
grabando datos. No sacuda ni golpee la  
videocámara, no la apague, ni extraiga el  
“Memory Stick Duo”, ni retire la batería. De lo  
contrario, se podrían dañar los datos de imagen.  
• Si fuerza el “Memory Stick Duo” en la ranura  
en la dirección incorrecta, puede dañarse el  
“Memory Stick Duo”, la ranura para el  
“Memory Stick Duo” o los datos de la imagen.  
• No extraiga el “Memory Stick Duo” a la fuerza  
con los dedos porque podría dañarse.  
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Grabación  
Abra la cubierta del objetivo.  
PHOTO  
Interruptor POWER  
REC START/  
STOP A  
REC START/  
STOP B  
Grabación de películas  
Las películas se graban en una cinta.  
Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la  
flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-TAPE.  
Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF  
(CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde.  
Presione REC START/STOP A (o B).  
60min  
60min  
60min  
60min  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
GUÍA  
GUÍA  
[ESPERA]  
Para detener la grabación, presione REC START/STOP nuevamente.  
b Notas  
[GRAB.]  
• No es posible grabar películas en un “Memory Stick Duo” con la videocámara.  
z Sugerencias  
• Durante la grabación de películas en una cinta o durante el modo de espera, usted puede grabar una  
imagen fija en un “Memory Stick Duo” presionando completamente PHOTO. Las imágenes fijas se  
ajustarán en [0,2M] en pantalla de formato 16:9 o en [VGA(0,3M)] en pantalla de formato.  
110  
Grabación de imágenes fijas  
Las imágenes fijas se graban en el “Memory Stick Duo”.  
Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces en el sentido de la  
flecha para que se encienda el indicador CAMERA-MEMORY.  
Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF  
(CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde.  
Mantenga presionado PHOTO ligeramente para ajustar el  
enfoque y, a continuación, presiónelo hasta el fondo.  
min  
min  
1,0M  
1,0M  
Pitido  
Clic del obturador  
GUÍA  
P-MENU  
GUÍA  
P-MENU  
Parpadeando bSe ilumina  
Se escucha el sonido del obturador. Cuando  
grabado la imagen.  
desaparece, significa que se ha  
Para comprobar la grabación más reciente realizada en un “Memory Stick Duo”  
Toque  
. Para borrar la imagen, toque  
t [SÍ].  
111  
Reproducción  
Deslice el indicador POWER en el sentido de la flecha varias veces  
para encender el indicador PLAY/EDIT.  
Si el interruptor POWER está en la posición OFF  
(CHG), deslícelo mientras presiona el botón verde.  
Reproducción de películas  
Toque  
y, a continuación, toque  
para iniciar la reproducción.  
Al tocar este botón, se alterna entre la reproducción y la pausa*  
60min  
60min  
GUÍA  
P-MENU  
Detener**  
Rebobinar/Avanzar rápidamente  
* La reproducción se detiene automáticamente si se acciona la pausa durante más de 3 minuto.  
** se muestra en lugar de al insertar un “Memory Stick Duo” con imágenes grabadas y si no  
se está reproduciendo una cinta.  
Para ajustar el volumen del sonido  
Toque  
t [VOL.], y, a continuación,  
/
para ajustar el volumen.  
z Sugerencias  
• Si no encuentra [VOL.] en  
, toque [MENU].  
Para buscar una escena durante la reproducción  
Mantenga presionado  
/
durante la reproducción (búsqueda de imágenes) o  
/
mientras avanza rápidamente o rebobina la cinta (exploración con salto).  
z Sugerencias  
• Puede reproducir en diversos modos ([  
REP VL VAR]).  
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Visualización de imágenes fijas  
Toque  
.
Se visualiza la imagen grabada más recientemente.  
1,0M  
REPR. MEM.  
GUÍA  
Cambio del soporte  
P-MENU  
de reproducción*  
Anterior/Siguiente  
Ir a la visualización de la pantalla de índice  
*
aparece en la pantalla de reproducción de cinta.  
Para visualizar imágenes de un “Memory Stick Duo” en la pantalla de índice  
Toque  
. Toque una de las imágenes para regresar al modo de presentación sencilla.  
FIN  
B
A
A 6 imágenes anteriores o siguientes  
B La imagen que se muestra antes de cambiar a la pantalla de índice.  
Para ver imágenes en otras carpetas, toque  
carpeta con , luego toque  
t
t [REPR. CARP.], seleccione una  
/
.
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Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
http://www.sony.net/  
Printed on 70% recycled paper using  
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
Printed in Japan  

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