2-661-356-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-HC3E
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and other
European countries with
separate collection
systems)
CAUTION
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362
Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander
(i.e., marked with
or
mark) must be used.
Notes on use
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
Types of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with
. Mini DV cassettes with
Cassette Memory are incompatible (p. 108).
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this camcorder.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.”
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked
with
or
(p. 110).
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“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with an HDMI cable,
component video cable, 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
malfunction of your camcorder.
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
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.
• 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.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Black point
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following part.
White, red, blue
or green point
• 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.
LCD panel
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See “Maintenance and precautions”
(p. 114).
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Read this first (Continued)
On recording
About the Carl Zeiss lens
• 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
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
system-based TV.
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
On playing back HDV tapes on other
devices
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the
HDV format on DV format video cameras
or on mini DV players (The screen appears
blue).
Check the contents of tapes by playing
them back on this camcorder prior to
playing them back on other devices.
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.
• 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. 66).
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
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Note on the icons used in this manual
Features available for the HDV
format only
Table of Contents
Features available for the DV format only
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Trying out the new HDV format! ...............................................................8
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! .............................................9
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................10
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................11
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ..........15
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................16
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................17
Changing the language setting .................................................................... 17
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 17
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................19
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................20
settings
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) .........................................22
Recording/Playback
Recording ...............................................................................................26
Playback .................................................................................................27
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ...........................................28
Recording
To use zoom
To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
To control the image settings manually with the dial (CAM CTRL dial/
MANUAL button)
To use the flash
To record in dark places (NightShot)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
To use a Shoulder belt
Continued ,
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Playback
To use PB zoom
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .....................................32
Searching for the starting point .............................................................. 35
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(END SEARCH) .................................................................................. 35
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) ....................... 35
Remote Commander ..............................................................................36
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) .......................... 36
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) .......................... 37
Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................38
High definition TV ......................................................................................... 38
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV .................................................................................... 38
Connecting to a high definition TV ............................................................... 39
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV .......................................................... 40
Using the Menu
Menu items ............................................................................................46
CAMERA SET menu ........................................................................48
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/
WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
MEMORY SET menu ......................................................................54
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/
NEW FOLDER, etc.)
PICT.APPLI. menu .........................................................................57
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback
(SLIDE SHOW/PICT.EFFECT/SMTH SLW REC, etc.)
EDIT/PLAY menu ........................................................................... 60
Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/
END SEARCH, etc.)
STANDARD SET menu ..................................................................61
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/
MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/QUICK REC, etc.)
TIME/LANGU. menu .......................................................................66
(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)
Customizing Personal Menu ..................................................................67
Using the CAM CTRL dial ......................................................................68
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Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. ..........................................................70
Recording pictures from a VCR .............................................................73
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” .........................75
Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo” ......................76
Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information
(Print mark/Image protection) .......................................................76
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ........................77
Jacks to connect external devices ..........................................................79
Using a Computer
Connecting to a computer ......................................................................80
Copying still images to a computer ........................................................80
Copying movies on a tape to the computer ............................................83
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) ................................85
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................88
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................103
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................107
Usable cassette tapes ..........................................................................108
About the “Memory Stick” .....................................................................110
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..................................................112
About i.LINK .........................................................................................113
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................114
Specifications .......................................................................................119
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ...............................................................123
Index .....................................................................................................126
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Trying out the new HDV format!
Shooting in the HDV format
High image quality
The HDV format has about 2 times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in
about 4 times the amount of pixels providing high quality images.
Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition
images.
What is the HDV format?
The HDV format is a new video format for shooting and playing back high definition
images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.
• Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i
specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective
scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and
records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps.
1,080 effective
scanning lines
• These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i format as HDV format unless there is a need to
specify.
Why shoot in the HDV format?
By moving to digital video, like the rest of the world, you will be able to capture important
moments in your life in high quality digital HDV format, allowing you to relive them.
Your camcorder’s down convert function converts pictures in HDV format to SD (standard
definition) quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when
a high definition TV set is not available. This provides an easy path to HDV format video.
• The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your
camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is
displayed in SD (standard definition).
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!
Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 38)
Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition)
pictures on a high definition TV.
• For details on Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 109.
Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 38)
Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard
definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.
Dubbing to other video devices (p. 70)
Connecting to an HDV1080i device
An optional i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) quality.
Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device
Your camcorder can down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) quality to
enable copying.
Connecting to a computer (p. 80)
Copying “Memory Stick Duo” still images to a computer
See page 80.
Copying movies on a tape to a computer
The computer will need to be set up differently, depending on whether HDV or DV format
video is to be copied. See page 83 for details.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FP60 (1)
(p. 11, 112)
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
• The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are
not included. See page 2, 108 and 110 for
compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo”
for your camcorder.
Battery terminal cover (1)
Attached to the camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 11)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
Mains lead (1) (p. 11)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 36)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 70)
Component video cable (1) (p. 38)
USB cable (1) (p. 77, 80)
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
1
Attach the battery pack to your
camcorder.
battery pack (P series) (p. 112) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
1 Slide the BATT (battery release) lever
and remove the battery terminal cover.
• You cannot use the battery pack NP-FP30 with
your camcorder (confirm the battery model on
the back of the battery pack). If you attach it
forcibly to your camcorder, the battery pack
may be damaged or cannot be detached, and it
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
POWER switch
DCIN
jack
BATT (battery
release) lever
Jack cover
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
DC plug
To the wall socket
AC Adaptor
Mains lead
• You can operate your camcorder connected to a
power source such as a wall socket as shown in
the illustration. The battery pack will not lose its
charge in this case.
Continued ,
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
4
5
Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the camcorder
and the DC plug.
CHG (charge) lamp
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the battery pack.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be
sure that the v mark on the DC
plug is facing to the v mark on
your camcorder.
BATT (battery
release) lever
When storing the battery pack
Attach the battery terminal cover to protect
the battery terminal. Fully discharge the
battery before storing it for an extended
period (see page 112 for the details of
storage).
Open the jack cover.
Match the v mark on the DC plug with
the v mark on your camcorder.
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Recording in the DV format
Charging time
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack
NP-FP50
65
70
30
35
Battery pack
NP-FP50
Charging time
125
70
35
NP-FP60 (supplied)
NP-FP70
135
NP-FP60
(supplied)
100
110
110
135
150
150
165
180
180
250
270
270
55
155
60
NP-FP71
170
60
NP-FP90
220
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
70
80
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
80
90
95
Recording in the HDV format
95
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
135
145
145
Battery pack
NP-FP50
60
65
30
35
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
65
35
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
NP-FP60
(supplied)
95
50
105
105
135
145
145
160
175
175
240
260
260
55
55
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
70
75
75
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
85
95
95
HDV format pictures
130
140
140
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FP50
75
80
NP-FP60
(supplied)
115
125
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
160
195
290
175
205
310
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
DV format pictures
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FP50
85
90
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
NP-FP60
(supplied)
130
140
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
180
215
320
190
230
345
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 30) 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).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use a NP-FP60, NP-
FP70, NP-FP71 or NP-FP90 battery pack.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall socket immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder firmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch repeatedly to turn on the respective
lamp.
2
Hold the camcorder correctly.
When using it for the first time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
POWER switch
3
Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the respective
lamp.
The lens cover opens automatically
when the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-
MEMORY.
If the POWER
switch is set to OFF
(CHG), slide it while
pressing the green
button.
The length of the grip belt is
adjustable.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Lamps that light up
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• At the time of purchase, the power will be 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. 66).
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
• After you have set the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p. 19), the next time you
turn on the power of your camcorder, the
current date and time will be displayed on
the LCD screen for a few seconds.
• If warning messages appear on the screen,
follow the instructions (p. 104).
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
The LCD panel
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or where
you want to save battery power. The
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press
and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until
disappears.
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 63) to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
190 degrees to the
camcorder
The viewfinder
2180 degrees
(max.)
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Viewfinder
290 degrees
(max.)
DISP/BATT INFO
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD panel
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side from the status 1, you can close the
LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This
is convenient during playback operations.
• When closing the LCD panel, rotate the LCD
panel to the position as illustrated in 1, and
then close the LCD panel facing inward.
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
picture is clear.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 63).
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Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures
(p. 27), or change the settings (p. 44) using
the touch panel.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Select the screen language in
Place your hand on the rear side of
the LCD panel to support it. Then,
touch the buttons displayed on the
screen.
[LANGUAGE] on the
LANGU.) menu (p. 66).
(TIME/
Checking the screen indicators
(Display guide)
You can easily check the meaning of each
indicator that appears on the LCD screen
(p. 34).
1
Touch
.
DISP/BATT INFO
–:––:––
60min
DISP
GUIDE
MENU
Touch the button on
the LCD screen.
DIAL
SET
SMOOTH
SLWREC
1/3
• Perform the same actions as explained above
when you press the buttons on the LCD panel.
TELE
MACRO
EXPO-
SURE
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD
panel accidentally while using the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
Touch [MENU] during Easy Handycam
operation (p. 22).
(CALIBRATION) (p. 116).
2
Touch [DISP GUIDE].
To hide the screen indicators
Select area for guide.
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as time code) on or
off.
DISP GUIDE
END
The indicators vary depending on the
settings.
Continued ,
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Step 5: Using the touch panel (Continued)
3
Touch the area including the
indicator that you want to check.
The meanings of the indicators in the
area are listed on the screen. If you
cannot find the indicator you want to
check, touch
/
to toggle.
When you touch
, the screen returns
to the area selecting display.
DISP GUIDE
END
FOCUS:
MANUAL
PROGRAM AE:
SPOTLIGHT
STEADYSHOT:
OFF
1/2
To finish the operation
Touch [END].
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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with
then touch
/
,
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2006
• 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. 117).
Y
1
M
1
D
0: 00
OK
4
Set [Y] (year) with
touch
/
, then
.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2006Y
1
M
1
D
0: 00
POWER switch
OK
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
5
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
1
Touch
t [MENU].
and minute, then touch
.
The clock starts.
60min
–:––:––
CAMERA SET
• The date and time does not appear during
on the tape, and can be displayed during
playback (see page 64 for [DATA CODE]
(during Easy Handycam operation, you can set
only [DATE/TIME])).
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
OK
2
Select
with
(TIME/LANGU.) menu
, then touch
/
.
60min
–:––:––
MENU ROTATE
A. SHUT OFF
QUICK REC
CLOCK SET
––:––:––
WORLD TIME
PROGRAM AE
LANGUAGE
OK
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Cassette tape
• 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.
You can use mini DV
(p. 108).
cassettes only
• The recordable time varies depending on [
REC MODE] (p. 62).
3
Close the lid.
1
Slide and hold the
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
OPEN/EJECT lever
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
marked with
or
(p. 110).
• The number and time of recordable pictures
vary, depending on the image quality or the
image size. For details, see page 54.
Lid
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
1
Open the LCD panel.
2
Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
Cassette
compartment
Window
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
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2
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot
in the right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
• 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.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in
once.
• 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.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”
does not pop out and drop.
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Easy Recording/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
B
A
If the POWER switch is
set to OFF (CHG), slide
it while pressing the
green button.
D
F
C
Movies
1
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),
slide it while pressing the green button.
2
3
Press EASY A.
appears on the screen B.
Press START/STOP F or C to start recording.
60min
EASY
REC
MENU
[STBY] t [REC]
To stop recording, press F or C again.
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Still images
1
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),
slide it while pressing the green button.
2
3
Press EASY A.
appears on the screen B.
Press PHOTO D to record.*
11
60min EASY
101
4.0M
MENU
Flashing t Lit
Press and hold lightly Press fully to record.
to adjust the focus.
When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
* Still images are recorded in [FINE] quality on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp, then press PHOTO D
fully during tape recording.
For each separate time tape recording, up to 3 still images can be recorded. After tape
recording, stored still images are stored onto the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 28).
• Do not eject “Memory Stick Duo” before tape recording is finished and the still images are stored on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
Continued ,
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Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued)
Playing back movies/still images
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the
buttons on the touch panel B as follows.
Movies
Still images
Touch
, then touch
Touch
t
/
to start playback.
to select a picture.
A
C
B
C
A
MENU
B
A Stop
B Play/Pause toggles
C Rewind/Fast forward
A Tape playback
B Previous/Next
C Delete (p. 76)
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 45 for details on settings.
• Almost all the settings return to the default setting automatically (p. 46).
•
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/dial are unavailable, since the
items are set automatically. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appear if
operations not available during Easy Handycam are attempted.
• BACK LIGHT button (p. 29)
• Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO button (p. 16)
• CAM CTRL dial (p. 29)
• MANUAL button (p. 29)
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25
Recording/Playback
Recording
Lens cover
Opens in accordance with the
setting of the POWER switch.
PHOTO
CAM CTRL dial
POWER switch
START/STOP B
START/STOP A
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on
the respective lamp to select a recording medium.
If the POWER
switch is set to OFF
(CHG), slide it
while pressing the
Movies on tape: The CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lights up.
Still images on “Memory Stick
Duo”: The CAMERA-MEMORY lamp
green button.
lights up.*
* The image size ratio is set by default to 4:3.
Start recording.
Movies
Still images
Press START/STOP A (or B).
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to
adjust the focus (A), then press it
fully (B).
60min
REC
60min
Beep
Shutter click
[STBY] t [REC]
To stop the movie recording, press
START/STOP again.
• The pictures are recorded in the HDV
format in the default setting (p. 62).
Flashing t Lit
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
To record high quality still images
during tape recording (Dual Rec)
See page 28.
To check the latest recording on a
“Memory Stick Duo”
Touch
t [YES].
• See page 54 for the image size.
. To delete the picture, touch
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Playback
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2
Start playing back.
Movies
Still images
Touch
to rewind the tape to
Touch
.
the desired point, then touch
to start playback.
The most recently recorded image is
displayed.
A
B
C
A
C
P-MENU
B
A Tape playback
B Previous/Next
C Index screen display
• When a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted,
appears by touching
A Stop
B Play/Pause toggles as you touch it
• Playback automatically stops if pause is
engaged for more than 3 minutes.
.
C Rewind/Fast forward
•
is not displayed when a “Memory
Stick Duo” is not inserted or no image files
exist in it.
To adjust the volume
Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the
volume (p. 29).
• You can also adjust the volume on the menu
(p. 63).
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.
To view pictures in other folders, touch
t
folder with
(p. 56).
t [PB FOLDER], select a
To search for a scene during playback
/
, then touch
Touch and hold
/
during
playback (Picture Search), or
/
while fast forwarding or rewinding the tape
(Skip Scan).
B
A
• You can play back in various modes ([
SPD PB], p. 60).
VAR.
A Previous/Next 6 pictures
B The picture displayed before switching to
the index screen.
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
1
2
telephoto.
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 53) if you
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.
• 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.
4
3
To record high quality still images
during tape recording (Dual Rec)
................................. 1 8 qa
5
You can record high quality still images on
the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape
recording.
6
7
1 Press START/STOP 8, qa to start tape
recording.
2 Press PHOTO 1 fully.
For each separate time tape recording, up to
3 still images can be recorded.
Orange color
boxes indicate the
number of
recorded images.
When recording is
finished, the color
changes to orange.
qa
0
9
8
Recording
To use zoom...................... 2 0
Move the power zoom lever 2 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
3 Press START/STOP 8, qa to stop tape
recording.
Stored still images appear one by one, and
the images are stored onto the “Memory
Stick Duo.” When
disappears, the
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)
image has been recorded.
• When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-
TAPE, still images will be recorded at image
size 2.3M in the HDV format, 1.7M (4:3) or
2.3M (16:9) in the DV format.
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before
tape recording is finished and the still images
are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
Close view: (Telephoto)
• During the standby mode, still images will be
stored in the same way as when the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. You can
use the flash.
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons 0 on the LCD panel.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
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• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
• When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a
filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash
light does not emit light.
To control the image settings
manually with the dial (CAM CTRL
dial/MANUAL button) ........... 5 6
CAM CTRL dial
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent
the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in
[FLASH SET] (p. 51).
MANUAL button
To record in dark places (NightShot)
.......................................... 7
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch 7 to ON.
You can assign some of the camera settings
to the CAM CTRL dial 5 such as focus
adjustment (default setting). See page 68
for details.
During playback, you can adjust the volume
using the CAM CTRL dial 5 (p. 27).
• At the time of purchase, the [FOCUS] (p. 50)
setting is assigned to the CAM CTRL dial 5. If
you press the MANUAL button 6, you can
switch from the auto setting to the manual
setting and adjust the focus manually.
(
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use Super
To record an image more faithful to the original
colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 52).
• The NightShot and Super NightShot function
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port 3 with your fingers or other
objects and remove the conversion lens
(optional).
To use the flash...................... 4
Press (flash) 4 repeatedly to select an
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 50)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
appropriate setting.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects ............................... 9
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 9 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
• The setting you have made will return to the
default setting if you set the POWER switch to
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 5/8 to 8
feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge is complete. (In [STBY] of the
CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully
charge the flash lamp.)
• You cannot use the flash during tape recording.
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (Continued)
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
qs
qh
To use a tripod ....................... wa
0
qg
2
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))
to the tripod receptacle wa using a tripod
screw.
qf
qd
To use a Shoulder belt .............. qd
Attach the Shoulder belt (optional) to its
designated hook qd.
Playback
w;
To use PB zoom ................. 2 0
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to
5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still
images) the original size.
qj
qk
ql
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever 2 or the zoom
buttons 0 on the LCD panel.
1 Play back the picture you want to
wa
magnify.
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
To record in mirror mode .......... qh
Open the LCD panel qh 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons 0 on the LCD panel.
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info).......................... qs
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO qs. The
approximate recordable time in the selected
format and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
30
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)
85
94
Recording capacity (approx.)
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep (BEEP).......................... qg
See [BEEP] on page 65.
To initialize the settings
(RESET) ............................... w;
Press RESET w; to initialize all the
settings, including the setting of the date
and time.
(Menu items customized on Personal Menu
are not initialized.)
Other part names and functions
N Speaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 27.
Q Internal stereo microphone
An Active Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (optional) will take
precedence when connected.
R REC lamp
The REC lamp lights up in red during
recording (p. 65).
The REC lamp flashes if the remaining
tape or battery power is low.
S Remote sensor
Point the Remote Commander (p. 36)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
I Recording folder (56)
Recording movies
J Image size (54)
K Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (54)
2
3
4
5
L Number of recorded still images (28)
1
Recording still images
2
9
0qa
qd
1111
FINE
4.0M
60min
101
6
7
8
A Recording format (
or
)
(62)
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed
in the DV format.
B Remaining battery (approx.)
6
8
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
M “Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the
number of images that can be recorded
(approx.)
[REC] (recording))
D During recording:
Tape counter (hour: minute: second)
During playback:
Data code during recording
Time code (hour: minute: second:
frame)
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. 64).
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)
(65)
F Review button for still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” (28)
Appears when “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted.
G END SEARCH/Rec review display
switch button (35)
H Personal Menu button (44)
Recording still images during tape
recording (Dual Rec)
2
0
3
qa
4
101
FINE
9
2.3M
qs
6
7
8
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( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
2
qf
4
5
2
qh 0
qj qk
3.0M
MEMORY PLAY
1
ql
w;
wfwg
wa
ws
wd
8
qg
8
N Tape transport indicator
O Video operation buttons (27)
P Data file name
Q Picture number/Total number of
recorded pictures in the current
playback folder
R Playback folder (56)
S Previous/Next folder icon
The following indicators appear when the first
or last picture of the current folder is
displayed and when there are multiple folders
on the same “Memory Stick Duo.”
Touch
folder.
to move to the previous
:
Touch
to move to the next folder.
:
:
Touch
/
to move to either
the previous or the next folder.
T Image delete button (76)
U Tape playback select button (27)
V Previous/Next image button (27)
W Index screen display button (27)
X Image protection mark (77)
Y Print mark (76)
Continued ,
33
( ) is a reference page.
Indicators displayed during
recording/playback (Continued)
Center
Indicators when you made
changes
Indicator
Meaning
Color Slow Shutter (52)
You can use the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 17) to
check the function of each indicator that
appears on the LCD screen.
PictBridge connecting
(77)
• Some of the indicators may not appear when
you use [DISP GUIDE].
EZ
Warning (103)
NightShot (29)
Upper left
Upper right
Super NightShot (51)
120
Q.REC
Bottom
Meaning
+
2
+
3
AE SHIFT (50)
WB SHIFT (50)
Picture effect (58)
Digital effect (57)
Manual focus (50)
PROGRAM AE (48)
Bottom
Center
Upper left
Indicator
Meaning
9
Recording format (61)
AUDIO MODE (62)*
Recording mode (62)*
Self-timer recording (52)
WIDE SELECT (62)*
QUICK REC (66)**
Sharpness (50)
SP LP
Backlight (29)
.
n
White balance (49)
SteadyShot off (53)
Zebra (52)
Interval photo recording
(59)
Tele macro (51)
CAMERA COLOR (50)
CONV.LENS (53)
Flash light (51)
Upper right
SPOT METER (48)/
EXPOSURE (49)
Indicator
Meaning
HDV input/
DV input (74)
* The settings can be made only for the pictures
in the DV format.
HDV output/
DV output (39, 72)
**The setting can be made only for the pictures in
the HDV format.
i.LINK connection
(38, 72, 74)
Other indicator
Zero set memory (36)
Slide show (57)
Indicator
Meaning
Information (104)
LCD backlight off (16)
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Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lights up (p. 26).
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Searching for the last scene of
the most recent recording (END
SEARCH)
Touch
t
.
END SEARCH will not work once you
eject the cassette after you have recorded on
the tape.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
Touch
t
.
60min
END SEARCH
1
0:00:00
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to the
standby.
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.
• END SEARCH will not work correctly when
there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
• 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. 44).
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Remote Commander
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the
remote sensor to operate your camcorder
(p. 31).
Remove the insulation sheet before using
the Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
• To change the battery, see page 117.
Searching quickly for a desired
scene (Zero set memory)
6
1
During playback, press ZERO
SET MEMORY 5 at a point you
want to locate later on.
7
8
1
q;
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”
2
3
and
appears on the screen.
60min
0:00:00
4
5
P-MENU
9
If the tape counter is not displayed,
press DISPLAY 9.
A PHOTO (p. 26)
2
3
Press STOP 4 when you want to
stop playback.
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded onto the “Memory
Stick Duo” as a still image.
B SEARCH M. (p. 37)*
Press mREW 4.
C . >*
The tape stops automatically when the
tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”
D Video control buttons (Rewind,
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,
Slow) (p. 27)
The tape counter returns to the time
code display, and the zero set memory
display disappears.
E ZERO SET MEMORY*
F Transmitter
G START/STOP (p. 22, 26)
H Power zoom (p. 28, 30)
I DISPLAY (p. 17)
4
Press PLAY 4.
Playback starts from the point
designated “0:00:00” on the tape
counter.
J Memory control buttons (Index*, –/+,
Memory playback) (p. 27)
* These buttons are not available during Easy
Handycam operation.
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To cancel the operation
Press ZERO SET MEMORY 5 again
before rewinding.
• 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.
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
2
3
Press SEARCH M. 2.
Press .(Previous)/>(Next)
3 to select a recording date.
60min
0:00:00:00
30min
DATE -01
SEACH
P.MENU
To cancel the operation
Press STOP 4.
• The Date search will not function correctly
when there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
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Playing the picture on a TV
Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and
connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 11).
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 24) before connecting.
Selecting the connection method according to your TV type and connectors
High definition TV
HD (high definition) image quality*
• An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is
(HD image quality).
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO
i.LINK
(for HDV1080i)
HDMI
A
B
C
t (p. 39)
t (p. 39)
t (p. 40)
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
SD (standard definition) image quality*
• An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format
(SD image quality) and played back.
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO
VIDEO/AUDIO
S VIDEO
i.LINK
VIDEO/AUDIO
D
t (p. 40)
E
t (p. 41)
F
t (p. 41)
G
t (p. 41)
• Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal
properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK
cable.
* Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the
connection.
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Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
4
3
1
2
Connecting to a high definition TV
: Signal flow
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
Menu Setting
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (p. 63)
A
Component video cable
(supplied)
1
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
2
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (p. 61)
HDMI
IN
B
3
HDMI cable (optional)
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the pictures.
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 73) cannot be output.
• Your TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of
your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a
malfunction.
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
: Signal flow
Menu Setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[i.LINK CONV] t
[OFF] (p. 64)
C
i.LINK cable (optional)
4
• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the
• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied
component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in
.
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 64).
• When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set
[
WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 62).
: Signal flow
Menu Setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 63)
[TV TYPE] t
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 64)
D
Component video cable
(supplied)
1
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
2
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V
connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
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: Signal flow
Menu Setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[i.LINK CONV] t
[ON (HDV t DV)]
(p. 64)
E
i.LINK cable (optional)
4
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] t
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[TV TYPE] t
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 64)
2
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the
audio input jack of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type
).
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(STANDARD SET)
2
[VCR HDV/DV] t
(Red)
[AUTO] (p. 61)
[TV TYPE] t
(White)
(Yellow)
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 64)
* Change the settings according to the TV connected.
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images from a jack
other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signals is as follows:
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video.
• See page 113 for the details of i.LINK.
Continued ,
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)
About HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI OUT jack is an interface to send both video/audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT
jack and external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to you.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Select the connecting method on page 70 depending on the input jack of the VCR. Connect
your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the
input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the
white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
When you want to play the sound in monaural mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback pictures.
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43
Using the Menu
Using the menu items
Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.
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.
• You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p. 67).
1 Touch
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
DISP
GUIDE
MENU
DIAL
SET
SMOOTH
SLWREC
1/3
TELE
MACRO
EXPO-
SURE
2 Touch the desired item.
If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch
/
until the item is displayed.
3 Select the desired setting, then touch
.
x To use menu items
You can customize menu items that are not added to Personal Menu.
1
2
3
4
60min
STBY
0:00:00
60min
STBY
HISTOGRAM
SELF-TIMER
0:00:00
60min STBY
STEADYSHOT: ON
0:00:00
60min STBY
STEADYSHOT: OFF
0:00:00
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
CONV. LENS
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
ON
OK
DIAL SET
FADER
OK
1 Touch
t [MENU].
The menu index screen appears.
2 Select the desired menu.
Touch
/
to select the item, then touch
(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
t
(close) to hide the menu screen.
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If you decide not to change the setting, touch
to return to the previous screen.
x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 24).
STBY
60min EASY
MENU
1 Touch [MENU].
Available menu items appear on the screen.
2 Select the desired menu.
3 Change your item setting.
After finishing the settings, touch
.
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
to return to the previous screen.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation to use menu items normally (p. 24).
• See page 68 for the settings of CAM CTRL dial.
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Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit.
During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is set automatically
as shown in the following list.
Menu items
Position of lamp:
TAPE
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam
CAMERA SET menu (p. 48)
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
AUTO
–
AUTO
AUTO
–
WHITE BAL.
SHARPNESS
AUTO SHUTTER
AE SHIFT
ON
OFF
–
CAMERA COLOR
WB SHIFT
–
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
*/OFF
OFF
ON
TELE MACRO
FLASH SET
SUPER NS
NS LIGHT
COLOR SLOW S
ZEBRA
OFF
OFF
OFF
z**
OFF
ON
HISTOGRAM
SELF-TIMER
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
CONV.LENS
DIAL SET
–
–
z
–*
–
MEMORY SET menu (p. 54)
STILL SET
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
FINE/z*
ALL ERASE
z
–
–*
–
–*
–*
FORMAT
FILE NO.
z
z
z
z
–
NEW FOLDER
REC FOLDER
PB FOLDER
PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 57)
FADER
SLIDE SHOW
z
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
OFF
–
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
INT.REC-STL
SMTH SLW REC
PictBridge PRINT
USB SELECT
z
z
–
z
–
–
–
OFF
OFF
OFF
–
z
–
–
–
–
z
z
–
–
–
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Position of lamp:
TAPE
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam
DEMO MODE
z
–
–
ON
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 60)
VAR. SPD PB
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
REC CTRL
BURN DVD
END SEARCH
–
z
STANDARD SET menu (p. 61)
VCR HDV/DV
–
–
–
z
AUTO
REC FORMAT
z
–
z*
SP*/16:9 WIDE*/
DV SET
z
–
z
*/–*
VOLUME
MULTI-SOUND
–
–
–
–
z
z
z*
STEREO
– /NORMAL/ – /
NORMAL
LCD/VF SET
z
z
z
COMPONENT
i.LINK CONV
TV TYPE
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
–
1080i/576i*
OFF*
16:9*
DISP GUIDE
STATUS CHECK
GUIDEFRAME
DATA CODE
REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL
REC LAMP
z
–
OFF
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
AUTO
ON
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
ON
z*
BEEP
DISP OUTPUT
MENU ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CALIBRATION
QUICK REC
LCD PANEL
NORMAL*
5min
–
z
–
OFF
TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 66)
CLOCK SET
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*
–*
–*
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
* The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.
**Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode.
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CAMERA SET menu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE
BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
SUNSET&MOON**(
)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 44 for details on selecting
menu items.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
LANDSCAPE**(
)
PROGRAM AE
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the [PROGRAM
AE] function.
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows that comes in between the
camcorder and the subject.
BAUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
• Items with one asterisk (*) are adjusted to focus
on subjects only a short distance away. Items
with two asterisks (**) are adjusted to focus on
subjects farther away.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
SPOTLIGHT*(
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot
meter)
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
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.
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
BEACH&SKI*(
)
1
2
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.
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].
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
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• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
INDOOR (n)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
EXPOSURE
– Indoors
– 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. When recording indoors on a
clear day, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadows on people next to the
window by fixing the exposure to that of
the wall side of the room.
ONE PUSH (
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
)
2
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
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.
3
1
1 Touch [MANUAL].
3 Touch [
].
appears.
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
•Do not shake your camcorder while
is flashing quickly.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
.
.
•
flashes slowly if white balance
could not be set.
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 68).
•If
keeps flashing even after you
have touched
[AUTO].
, set [WHITE BAL.] to
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
• If you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] is selected, taken your camcorder
outdoors or brought it indoors after outside use
while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and
aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for
about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or
vice versa.
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
BAUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
SHARPNESS
WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)
You can adjust the sharpness of the image
You can adjust the white balance to the
outline with
/
.
appears when
desired setting using
/
.
the sharpness is anything other than the
default setting.
and the setting value appear when [WB
SHIFT] is anything other than the default
setting.
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,
pictures appear bluish, and when set to a higher
value, pictures appear reddish.
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 68).
Soften
Sharpen
AUTO SHUTTER
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it to
[ON] (the default setting).
SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center
of the screen.
AE SHIFT
You can adjust the exposure using
1
(dark)/
(bright).
and the setting
value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything
other than the default setting.
2
• Touch
if the subject is white or the
backlight is bright, or touch
is black or the light is dim.
• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to
[AUTO].
if the subject
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• You can also adjust the setting manually using
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 68).
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
CAMERA COLOR
You can adjust the color intensity with
/
.
appears when [CAMERA
COLOR] is anything other than the default
setting.
FOCUS
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
Decreases color
intensity
Increases color
intensity
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
50
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
FLASH SET
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
3 Touch
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
x FLASH LEVEL
[AUTO] t
in step 1.
HIGH(
)
• 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.
Makes the flash level higher.
BNORMAL(
LOW(
)
)
Makes the flash level lower.
• 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.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12
hours.
x REDEYE REDUC
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
(flash) (p. 29) repeatedly to select a
setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
• You can also adjust the focus manually using
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 68).
TELE MACRO
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses
the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.
r
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
(No flash): Records without flash.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
(
), the zoom (p. 28) moves to the top of
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and
allows for recording subjects at a close
distance, down to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.).
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON]
while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 29) is
also set to ON.
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear
on the screen.
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT
switch to OFF.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 50)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 29).
BOFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
70
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 50)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down in this case.
100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
When using either the NightShot (p. 29) or
[SUPER NS] (p. 51) function to record, you
can record clearer pictures by setting [NS
LIGHT], which emits infrared light
• IRE represents the screen brightness.
HISTOGRAM
(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON], the
[HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display a
distribution of tones in your picture)
window appears on the screen.
This item is useful when you adjust
exposure. You can adjust the [EXPOSURE]
or [AE SHIFT] checking the
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 29).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
[HISTOGRAM] window. The
[HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow
Shutter)
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.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch
[OFF].
Darker
Brightness
Brighter
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 50)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
• The left area on the graph shows the darker
areas of the picture while the right area shows
the brighter areas.
SELF-TIMER
ZEBRA
The self-timer starts recording after about
10 seconds.
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
Press START/STOP to record movies, or
PHOTO to record still images when [SELF-
TIMER] is set to [ON] and
appears.
setting,
is displayed. The zebra pattern
is not recorded.
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To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
CONV.LENS
When using an optional conversion lens,
use this function to record using the
optimum compensation for camera shake
for each lens.
• You can also operate by pressing START/STOP
or PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 36).
DIGITAL ZOOM
BOFF
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 10 × (the default setting) while
recording on a tape. Note that the image
quality decreases when you are using the
digital zoom.
Select this when the conversion lens
(optional) is not used.
WIDE CONV. (
)
Select this to use the wide conversion lens
(optional).
TELE CONV. (
)
Select this to use the tele conversion lens
(optional).
DIAL SET
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
You can assign an item you want to set to
the CAM CTRL dial and adjust it manually
using the CAM CTRL dial.
BFOCUS
BOFF
Assigns the [FOCUS] (p. 50) setting to the
CAM CTRL dial.
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
20 ×
EXPOSURE
Assigns the [EXPOSURE] (p. 49) setting
to the CAM CTRL dial.
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
AE SHIFT
80 ×
Assigns the [AE SHIFT] (p. 50) setting to
the CAM CTRL dial.
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 80 × zoom is
performed digitally.
WB SHIFT
Assigns the [WB SHIFT] (p. 50) setting to
the CAM CTRL dial.
• See page 68 for details on the CAM CTRL dial.
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
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MEMORY SET menu
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”
(QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW
FOLDER, etc.)
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
(MB) and the number of recordable
pictures
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-
MEMORY
See page 44 for details on selecting
menu items.
4.0M
3.0M
1.9M
VGA
2304 × 2304 × 1600 × 640 ×
1728
4.0M
1296
3.0M
1200
480
STILL SET
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
7
18
10
24
16
37
96
240
x
QUALITY
BFINE (
)
15
37
20
48
32
75
190
485
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
31
75
41
98
65
150
390
980
STANDARD (
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
)
63
150
83
195
130
300 1970
780
• Image quality is automatically fixed to [FINE]
during Easy Handycam operation.
110
270
150
355
235 1400
540 3550
x
IMAGE SIZE
230
550
305
720
480 2850
1100 7200
B4.0M (
)
4.0M
Records still images clearly.
475
620
980 5900
1100
1450
2250 14500
3.0M (
)
3.0M
2GB
970
2300
1250
3000
2000 12000
4650 30000
Records still images clearly in the 16:9
(wide) ratio.
• All numbers measured at the following setting:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
1.9M (
)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by
Sony Corporation. The number of recordable
pictures varies depending on the recording
VGA (0.3M) (
Allows for the maximum number of
images to be recorded.
)
• [
IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-
TAPE*
2.3M
2016 × 1134
1.7M
1512 × 1134
1.7M
16MB
32MB
13
32
17
40
27
65
36
85
54
2.3M
2016 × 1134
1.7M
1.2M
1440 ×
810
VGA
640 ×
480
0.2M
640 ×
360
1512 × 1134
1.7M
1.2M
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
54
130
72
170
1GB
2GB
1550
3650
5900
14500
7300
14500
105
260
145
340
3150
7500
12000
30000
15000
30000
195
470
260
590
* [
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [
0.2M] in DV format (16:9)
and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3).
1.2M] in
400
960
530
1200
HDV format, [
• All numbers measured at the following setting:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by
Sony Corporation. The number of recordable
pictures varies depending on the recording
environment.
820
1950
1050
2450
2GB
1650
4000
1800
4300
* [
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [
2.3M] in
HDV or DV format (16:9) and [1.7M] in DV
format (4:3).
• All numbers measured at the following setting:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by
Sony Corporation. The number of recordable
pictures varies depending on the recording
environment.
Approximate data size of a picture
(kB)
4:3 picture
4.0M
1.9M
1.7M
VGA
1980
830
960
420
860
370
150
60
When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/
EDIT*
16:9 picture
3.0M
2.3M
1.2M
0.2M
1.2M
1440 ×
810
VGA
640 ×
480
0.2M
640 ×
360
1500
640
1150
480
610
260
130
60
1.2M
• Data sizes measured at the following settings:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
25
60
96
240
115
240
51
190
485
240
485
120
ALL ERASE
100
240
390
980
490
980
Deletes all the pictures on a “Memory Stick
Duo” without image protection, or in the
selected folder.
205
490
780
1970
980
1970
370
890
1400
3550
1750
3550
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT
FOLDER].
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
760
1800
2850
7200
3600
7200
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MEMORY SET menu (Continued)
[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the
images in the selected folder.
NEW FOLDER
2 Touch [YES] twice t
.
You can create a new folder (102MSDCF
to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
When a folder is full (a maximum of 9,999
images are stored) a new folder is
automatically created.
• Cancel image protection on the “Memory Stick
Duo” beforehand when using the “Memory
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab (p. 110).
• 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.
Touch [YES] t
.
• You cannot delete the created folders using your
camcorder. You will have to format the
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 56), or delete them
using your computer.
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• The number of recordable pictures on a
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the
number of folders increases.
FORMAT
The “Memory Stick Duo” has been
formatted at the factory, and does not
require formatting.
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)
Select the folder to be used for recording
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice
with
/
, then touch
.
t
.
• 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.
Formatting is completed, and all the images
will be deleted.
• Do not do any of the following while [
Formatting…] is displayed:
– Operate the POWER switch/operation
buttons.
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory
Stick Duo” including protected image data and
newly created folders.
Select the playback folder with
then touch
/
,
.
FILE NO.
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.
RESET
Resets the file number to 0001 each time
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.
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PICT.APPLI. menu
Special effects on pictures or additional
functions on recording/playback (SLIDE
SHOW/PICT.EFFECT/SMTH SLW REC, etc.)
SLIDE SHOW
Plays back the images stored on a “Memory
Stick Duo,” or in a folder in sequence (slide
show).
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 44 for details on selecting
menu items.
1 Touch
2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ( )],
all the images in the current playback
folder selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 56) are
played back in sequence.
t [PB FOLDER].
.
FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
3 Touch [REPEAT].
4 Select [ON] or [OFF], then
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]
).
.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during
fading in) or [REC] (during fading out)
(
mode, then touch
.
To execute the slide show only once, select
[OFF].
5 Touch [END] t [START].
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
To cancel before starting the operation,
touch [OFF] in step 1.
Once you press START/STOP, the setting
is canceled.
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].
To pause, touch [PAUSE].
• You can select the first picture for the slide
show with
[START].
/
before touching
STBY
REC
Fading out
Fading in
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
WHITE FADER
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
1 Touch the desired effect.
When you select [STILL], the image is
saved as a still image.
BLACK FADER
touch
/
, then
.
MOSAIC FADER
Effect
Items to adjust
CINEMA
No adjustment necessary.
EFECT*
MONOTONE
STILL
The degree of
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.
transparency of the still
image you want to
superimpose under a
movie.
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)
Effect
Items to adjust
• You cannot change to another digital effect
while recording pictures on a tape with
[CINEMA EFECT] selected.
FLASH
The interval of frame-by-
frame playback.
TRAIL
The fade time of the
incidental image.
• You cannot record playback pictures edited
using special effects on the tape in your
camcorder.
• You cannot add effects to externally input
pictures. Also, you cannot output playback
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
• You can save pictures edited using special
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 75) or
record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.
(p. 70).
• While using [D.EFFECT], you cannot use the
review button for still images on the “Memory
SLOW
SHUTTR*
Shutter speed (1 is 1/25, 2
is 1/12, 3 is 1/6, 4 is 1/3).
OLD MOVIE*
No adjustment necessary.
* Available during tape recording only.
3 Touch
.
appears.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] in
step 1.
Stick Duo”
.
BOFF
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.
CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect)
You can add a cinematic atmosphere to
pictures by adjusting the image quality.
during recording or playback.
appears.
BOFF
STILL
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
Records a movie while superimposing it
on a previously recorded still image.
SKINTONE*
Makes skin texture look more smoother
and more appealing.
NEG.ART
FLASH (flash motion)
Records a movie with a serial-still-image
effect (strobe effect).
The color and brightness are reversed.
TRAIL
SEPIA
Pictures appear in sepia.
Records a picture so that an incidental
image like a trail is left.
B&W
SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter)
Pictures appear in black and white.
The shutter speed is slowed down. Suitable
for shooting a subject more clearly in a
dark place.
SOLARIZE
• Adjust the focus manually using a tripod
(optional) since adjusting the focus
automatically is hard when [SLOW
SHUTTR] is selected. ([FOCUS], p. 50)
Pictures appear as an illustration with
strong contrast.
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue
to pictures.
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PASTEL*
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow
recording)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the general
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a
golf or tennis swing.
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.
MOSAIC*
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.
* Available during tape recording only.
Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW
REC] screen.
An about 3 second movie is recorded as a
12 second slow-motion movie.
When [Recording···] disappears, recording
is finished.
• You cannot add effects to externally input
pictures. The playback pictures edited with
picture effects are output via the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) without effect control.
• You can save pictures edited using special
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 75) or
record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.
(p. 70).
Touch
to select one of the following
start points for recording before pressing
START/STOP.
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.
[3sec AFTER]*
[3sec BEFORE]
* The default setting is [3sec AFTER].
• Sounds cannot be recorded.
To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select
[END].
[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval
1 Touch
or 10 minutes) t
t
2 Press PHOTO fully.
stops flashing and the interval still
image recording starts.
t a desired interval time (1, 5
t [ON] t
PictBridge PRINT
.
See page 77.
USB SELECT
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in
step 1.
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. 77) using this
function.
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)
EDIT/PLAY menu
Settings for editing or playing back in
various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END
SEARCH, etc.)
B
Memory Stick
Select this to view pictures on a “Memory
Stick Duo” on the computer or to import
them to the computer.
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
PictBridge PRINT
See page 44 for details on selecting
menu items.
Select this when you connect the
camcorder to a PictBridge compatible
printer to print out directly (p. 77).
VAR.SPD PB
(Various speed playback)
DEMO MODE
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you have removed both a
cassette and a “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camcorder, and slide the POWER
switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp.
You can play back in various modes while
viewing movies.
1 Touch the following buttons during
playback.
To
Touch
change the
playback
direction*
• 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).
(frame)
play back
slowly**
To reverse direction:
(frame) t
– When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted.
– When the POWER switch is set to other than
CAMERA-TAPE.
play back frame
by frame
(frame) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction:
(frame) during
frame playback.
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This
is not a malfunction.
**Pictures output from the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back
smoothly in slow mode.
2 Touch
To return to the normal playback mode,
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from
t
.
frame playback).
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may
see mosaic-like images of the previously played
picture.
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from
the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they
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STANDARD SET
menu
are paused or played back in any mode other
than normal playback mode.
• Pictures in the HDV format may appear
distorted during:
Settings while recording on a tape or other
basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/QUICK REC,
etc.)
– Picture search
– Reverse playback
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
• Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and
playing back frame by frame to the reverse
direction are not available in HDV1080i format.
See page 44 for details on selecting
menu items.
REC CTRL
(Movie recording control)
VCR HDV/DV
See page 74.
Select the playback signal. Normally select
[AUTO].
BURN DVD
When your camcorder is connected to
another device using an i.LINK cable,
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). The selected
signal is recorded or played back.
When your camcorder is connected to a
Sony VAIO series personal computer, you
can easily burn the picture recorded on the
tape on a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to
DVD”) (p. 85).
BAUTO
• The quality of the picture to be copied to DVDs
is SD (standard definition).
Switches the signals between HDV and
DV format automatically when playing
back a tape.
During i.LINK connection, switches the
signals between HDV and DV formats
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
END SEARCH
EXEC
The most recently recorded picture is
played back for about 5 seconds and then
stops automatically.
HDV
Plays back only the portions recorded in
HDV format.
CANCEL
Stops [END SEARCH].
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only HDV formatted signals from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/
plays back. You can also select this when
etc.
• [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject
the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.
DV
Plays back only the portions recorded in
DV format.
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs
only DV formatted signals from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/
plays back. You can also select this when
connecting the camcorder to a computer,
etc.
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61
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing
the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the
connected device, such as a VCR, may not be
able to recognize the video signal from your
camcorder.
• When [AUTO] is selected, when the signal
switches between HDV and DV formats, the
picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.
may be distorted or the time code may not be
written properly between the scenes.
x
WIDE SELECT
You can select the aspect ratio according
to the TV connected when recording. Refer
also to the instruction manuals supplied
with your TV.
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON (HDV t
DV)], pictures are output as follows:
B16:9 WIDE
Records pictures to the full screen on a
16:9 (wide) TV screen.
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the
DV format and output; a DV signal is output
as it is.
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the
DV format and output; a DV signal is not
output.
4:3 (
)
Records pictures to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV
connected for playback (p. 64).
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an
HDV signal is not output.
x
AUDIO MODE
REC FORMAT
B12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
You can select a recording format.
BHDV1080i (
)
16BIT (
)
Records in the HDV1080i specification.
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound
with high quality).
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.
DV (
)
Records in the DV format.
• When you output the recording picture using an
i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.
x
AUDIO MIX
You can monitor the sound recorded with
audio dubbing or 4ch microphone recording
on the tape during playback.
DV SET
The following functions are available when
recording in DV format.
60min
AUDIO MIX
0:00:00:00
x
REC MODE (Recording mode)
BSP (SP)
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on
a cassette.
ST1
ST2
Touch
/
to adjust the balance of the
LP (LP)
original sound (ST1) and the sound
recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default
setting.
• The adjusted audio balance returns to the default
setting when you set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) for more than 12 hours.
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
.
• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like
noise may appear 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
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BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
VOLUME
Touch
(p. 27).
/
to adjust the volume
• 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.
• You can also adjust the setting using the CAM
CTRL dial (p. 68).
MULTI-SOUND
x LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
You can select whether to play back audio
recorded using other devices with dual
sound or stereo sound.
with
/
.
BSTEREO
Low intensity
High intensity
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
x VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
1
Plays back with main sound (or the left
channel sound).
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
2
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
Plays back with sub sound (or the right
channel sound).
• 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.
• You can play back, but cannot record a dual
sound track cassette on your camcorder.
• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you set
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more
than 12 hours.
COMPONENT
LCD/VF SET
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
The recorded picture will not be affected by
this operation.
x LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
1 Adjust the brightness with
2 Touch
/
.
.
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1080i
signal.
• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p. 16).
x LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
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63
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
4:3
i.LINK CONV
Select to view your pictures on a 4:3
standard TV.
Signals in HDV format are converted to DV
format, and pictures are output in DV
format from the HDV/DV Interface
(i.LINK).
HDV/DV (16:9)
format pictures
DV (4:3) format
pictures
BOFF
Outputs the pictures from the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) in accordance with the
settings in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR
HDV/DV].
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV with
an i.LINK cable to play back the tape, [TV
TYPE] cannot be set.
ON (HDV t DV)
Pictures in HDV format are converted to
DV format, and pictures in DV format are
output in DV format.
DISP GUIDE
See page 17.
• For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see
[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 61).
STATUS CHECK
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting
[i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected
video device may not be able to recognize the
video signal from your camcorder.
You can check the setup value of the
following items.
– [COMPONENT] (p. 63)
– [i.LINK CONV] (p. 64)
– [TV TYPE] (p. 64)
TV TYPE
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
picture. The recorded pictures are played
back as following illustrations.
– HDMI OUTPUT (p. 79)
– [VCR HDV/DV] (when the POWER switch is
set to PLAY/EDIT) (p. 61)
GUIDEFRAME
B16:9
Select to view your pictures on a 16:9
(wide) TV.
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.
HDV/DV (16:9)
format pictures
DV (4:3) format
pictures
• Pointing the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
DATA CODE
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
BOFF
Data code is not displayed.
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DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the supplied Remote Commander
(p. 36).
CAMERA DATA (below)
Displays camera setting data.
60min
0:00:00:00
1
2
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
AUTO
100 AWB
3
F1. 8
9dB
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
6
5
4
The camera recording lamp will not light up
during recording when you set this to
[OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].)
ASteadyShot off
BExposure
CWhite balance
DGain
EShutter speed
FAperture value
BEEP
BON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter
speed, and the aperture value appear when still
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played
back.
OFF
Cancels the melody.
•
appears for a picture recorded using a flash.
• 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.
DISP OUTPUT
BLCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
only [DATE/TIME].
V-OUT/PANEL
REMAINING
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the
viewfinder.
BAUTO
Displays the remaining tape indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
MENU ROTATE
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette
inserted.
BNORMAL
Scrolls the menu items downwards by
touching
.
• When you touch
(Play/Pause).
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the menu items upwards by
touching
ON
Always displays the remaining tape
indicator.
.
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65
STANDARD SET menu
(Continued)
TIME/LANGU.
menu
(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
See page 44 for details on selecting
menu items.
B5 min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
CLOCK SET
NEVER
See page 19.
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
WORLD TIME
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
socket, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
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.
CALIBRATION
See page 116.
QUICK REC
LANGUAGE
You can slightly reduce the recording start
point time when resuming recording by
turning the POWER switch from OFF
(CHG) to on.
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
BOFF
Takes more time to reach the recording
start point, but a smooth transition can be
recorded.
ON (
)
Slightly reduces the recording start point
time by turning the POWER switch from
OFF (CHG) to on. Select this so you will
not miss any time from the click of the
shutter.
• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval
between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on
your computer is recommended).
• If the recording standby mode continues more
than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will
stop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled.
This is to protect the tape and to prevent from
unnecessarily battery exhausting. To resume
recording, press START/STOP again.
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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired menu items to
Deleting a menu item
Personal Menu, and customize Personal
Menu settings for each POWER lamp
position. This is convenient if you add
frequently used menu items to Personal
Menu.
1
Touch
t [DELETE].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
Adding a menu item
60min
STBY
Select button to delete.
0:00:00
END
You can add up to 28 menu items for each
POWER switch position. Delete a less
important menu item, if you want to add
more.
DISP
GUIDE
MENU
DIAL
SET
SMOOTH
SLWREC
1/3
TELE
MACRO
EXPO-
SURE
1
Touch
t [ADD].
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
t [P-MENU SET UP]
2
3
Touch the menu item that you
want to delete.
/
.
60min
DELETE
STBY
0:00:00
60min
STBY
Select the category.
0:00:00
END
Delete this from
CAMERA-TAPE mode's
P-MENU?
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
EDIT/PLAY
STANDARD SET
TIME/LANGU.
YES
NO
OK
Touch [YES] t
.
2
3
Touch
category, then touch
/
to select a menu
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU
SET UP].
.
60min
Select the item.
STBY
0:00:00
END
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
SHARPNESS
OK
Touch
item, then touch
.
/
to select a menu
t [YES] t
The menu item is added to the end of
list.
Continued ,
67
Customizing Personal Menu
(Continued)
Using the CAM CTRL
dial
Arranging the order of menu
items displayed on Personal
Menu
1
CAM CTRL dial*
2
MANUAL button*
1
Touch
t [SORT].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
2
3
4
5
Touch the menu item you want to
move.
*1 You can adjust the assigned item manually.
*2 Press this button to switch the assigned item
auto/manual setting.
Touch
/
to move the menu
You can assign some of your setting items
to the CAM CTRL dial and adjust the
following settings with the dial operation.
The settings that can be set with the dial
operation are the same with those on the
menu. The default setting is [FOCUS].
item to the desired place.
Touch
.
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
Items that can be set
– [FOCUS] (p. 50)
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 49)
– [AE SHIFT] (p. 50)
– [WB SHIFT] (p. 50)
Touch [END] t
.
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
• You can easily change settings only with the
CAM CTRL dial and the MANUAL button
while recording.
• During playback (when the POWER switch is
set to PLAY/EDIT), you can adjust the volume
with the CAM CTRL dial (p. 27).
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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Setting with the CAM CTRL dial
2
Press and hold the MANUAL
button for several seconds.
The following is an example of the
procedure to adjust the [FOCUS] setting
manually. The procedure is the same for
other setting items.
The [DIAL SET] screen appears.
60min
0:00:00
STBY
DIAL SET
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
AE SHIFT
WB SHIFT
1
2
Set the POWER switch to
CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-
MEMORY.
RESET
[MANUAL]:EXEC
3
4
Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and
select an item to be assigned.
Press the MANUAL button.
The indicator of the setting item appears
on the screen.
Press the MANUAL button.
9
1. 2 m
A message appears and you can set the
selected item with the dial operation.
P-MENU
• See page 34 for the name and display
position of the indicators.
9
EXPOSURE is set.
3
Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and
adjust the setting.
• Manual settings will be retained even if you
change an assigned item.
Adjust the focus manually for the
[FOCUS] setting.
If [EXPOSURE] is set after [AE SHIFT] is set
manually, [EXPOSURE] will override [AE
SHIFT].
• If you select [RESET] in step 3, all the settings
set manually return to the default setting. The
item assigned to the CAM CTRL dial returns to
[FOCUS].
Press the MANUAL button again when you
want to return to the auto setting.
Changing the item assigned to
the CAM CTRL dial
Select the setting item from the [DIAL
SET] menu to change the item assigned to
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 53). You can also
assign the item with the following
procedure.
1
Set the POWER switch to
CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-
MEMORY.
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Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 11). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Connecting to external devices
The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR/DVD device
and the connectors used.
: Signal flow
Camcorder
Cable
External device
HDV1080i compatible
device
t HD quality*
i.LINK cable (optional)
1
• i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on the external device.
AV device with i.LINK jack
t SD quality*
i.LINK cable (optional)
1
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
AV device with S VIDEO jack
t SD quality*
1
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
AV device with audio/video
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
2
jacks*
1
t SD quality*
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
*1 Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as SD (standard definition) images, regardless of the
connection.
*2 When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video jack on the device, and the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio
jack on the device.
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.
70
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
1
2
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)
The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recording format or the format
supported by the VCR/DVD device. Select the required settings from the table below and
make the menu settings.
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may
not correctly identify the video signal.
Format supported by the
Menu setting
Camcorder
recording
format
VCR/DVD device
Copy format
[VCR HDV/DV] [i.LINK CONV]
1
HDV format*
DV format
(p. 61)
(p. 64)
Copy HDV recording as
HDV
3
HDV
HDV
DV
HDV
DV
–*
[OFF]
Convert HDV recording
to DV
[ON (HDV
t DV)]
DV
DV
[AUTO]
Copy DV recording as
DV
DV
[OFF]
When tape is recorded in both HDV and DV format
Convert both HDV and
DV format to DV
[ON (HDV
t DV)]
HDV/DV
DV
DV
[AUTO]
[HDV]
3
Copy only portions
recorded in HDV format
HDV
DV
HDV
–*
[OFF]
[OFF]
2
3
–*
–*
2
2
Copy only portions
recorded in DV format
HDV
DV
–*
–*
[DV]
DV
DV
*1 Recording device compliant with the HDV1080i specification.
*2 The tape advances, but no video or sound is recorded (blank).
*3 Picture is not recognized (no recording is made).
Continued ,
71
Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued)
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and
the signal switches between HDV and DV
formats, the picture and sound are interrupted
temporarily.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the appropriate input
(such as video input1 and video input2).
• When the recorder is HDR-HC3E, set [VCR
HDV/DV] to [AUTO] on the recorder and the
player (p. 61).
• When the player and the recorder are both
HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDR-
HC3E and connected with the i.LINK cable,
after pausing or stopping and then resuming the
recording, the images will be a bit choppy or
rough at that point.
3
4
Connect your VCR/DVD device to
your camcorder as a recording
device.
See page 70 for connection details.
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (default
setting) when connecting with an A/V
connecting cable (p. 65).
Start playback on the camcorder,
and recording on the VCR/DVD
device.
Refer to the operating instructions
details.
When connecting with the A/V
connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the
video plug (yellow). This connection
produces pictures more faithfully. This
connection produces higher quality DV
format pictures. The audio will not be
output when you connect with the S
VIDEO cable alone.
5
When dubbing is complete, stop
your camcorder and the VCR/DVD
device.
• To record the date/time and camera settings data
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,
display them on the screen (p. 64).
• The following cannot be output via the HDV/
DV interface (i.LINK):
Dubbing to another device
1
Prepare your camcorder for
playback.
– Indicators
or [D.EFFECT] (p. 57)
Insert the recorded cassette.
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the
PLAY/EDIT lamp.
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorder
output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)
jack during playback pause or in any playback
mode other than normal playback.
• Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable:
Set [TV TYPE] according to the
playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 64).
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a
picture is paused on your camcorder while
recording to a VCR/DVD device.
2
Prepare your VCR/DVD device for
recording.
– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)
may not be displayed or recorded depending
on the device or application.
– You cannot record the picture and sound
separately.
When dubbing to the VCR, insert a
cassette for recording.
When dubbing to the DVD recorder,
insert a DVD for recording.
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Recording pictures
from a VCR
You can record pictures from a VCR on a
tape. You can record a scene as a still image
on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert
a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for
recording in your camcorder beforehand.
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR
device using an i.LINK cable.
• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your
camcorder in DV format through an i.LINK
cable, you may not operate your camcorder on
your DVD recorder even its instruction manual
says you can.
If you can set the input mode to DV on your
DVD recorder and can input/output pictures,
follow the steps in “Dubbing to another device.”
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 11). Refer also to the
instruction manuals supplied with the
devices to be connected.
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and
sound signals are transmitted digitally,
producing high quality pictures.
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format
of the output signal (
) will be indicated on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
or
• You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL
source. For example, French video or TV
programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded
correctly. See page 107 for details on TV color
systems.
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to input
the PAL source, you need a dual direction 21-
pin adaptor (optional).
Continued ,
73
Recording pictures from a VCR
(Continued)
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or
[AUTO] when recording from a DV
format compatible device (p. 61).
HDV1080i
compatible device
AVdevicewith
i.LINK jack
3
Connect your VCR as a player to
your camcorder.
t HD quality
t SD quality
When an i.LINK cable is connected, the
format of the input signal (
To i.LINK connector
or
) will be
indicated on the LCD screen of your
camcorder (This indicator may appear
on the screen of the playback device,
however, it will not be recorded).
: Signal
flow
4
5
Insert a cassette into the VCR.
i.LINK cable
(optional)
Operate your camcorder to record
movies.
HDV/DV
Touch
[REC PAUSE].
t [
REC CTRL] t
To HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK)
If the desired item is not displayed on
the screen, touch
is displayed.
/
until the item
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with
HDV1080i specification is required.
6
Start playing the cassette on your
VCR.
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
Recording movies
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
7
8
Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.
Set the input signal of your
camcorder.
Stop recording.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when
recording from an HDV format
compatible device.
Touch
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].
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Dubbing pictures from
a tape to a “Memory
Stick Duo”
You can record still images on a “Memory
Stick Duo.” Make sure you have a recorded
tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into your camcorder.
9
Touch
t
.
• You cannot record TV programs from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
• You can record pictures from DV devices only
in the DV format.
• Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable:
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a
picture is paused on your camcorder while
recording to a VCR.
– You cannot record the picture and sound
separately.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Search and record the scene you
want to record.
Touch
(Play) to play back the
– If you pause or stop the recording and restart
it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with
black bands on the right and left sides on the
screen of your camcorder.
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the
scene you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
Recording still images
• 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 [
1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format.
Still images will be fixed to image size [
0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when
playing back in the DV format (p. 55).
1
2
Perform steps 1 to 4 in
“Recording movies.”
Start playing the cassette.
The pictures on the VCR appear on the
screen of your camcorder.
• You cannot record still images while using PB
zoom.
3
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
75
Deleting recorded
pictures from the
“Memory Stick Duo”
Marking images on
the “Memory Stick
Duo” with specific
information (Print mark/
Image protection)
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. 110).
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Touch
.
101
1/10
MEMORYY PLAY
60min
101–0001
4.0M
Selecting still images for
printing (Print mark)
P-MENU
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard is used to select images for
printing on your camcorder.
By marking images that you want to print
out, you do not need to reselect them when
number of printouts).
3
4
Select a picture you want to
delete with
• To delete all pictures at once, select [
ALL ERASE] (p. 55).
/
.
Touch
t [YES].
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
• The pictures cannot be restored once they
are deleted.
Touch
t
t
t
• 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
• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to
the write-protect position (p. 110), or when the
selected picture is protected (p. 77).
[PRINT MARK].
t [ DELETE] t the picture
t [YES].
Touch the image that you want to
print out later.
PRINT MARK
appears.
101–0002
101
2/10
OK
4
Touch
t [END].
• 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)
You can print out pictures using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
• 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.
Preventing accidental erasure
(Image protection)
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall socket.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing
still images into your camcorder and turn
on the printer.
You can select and mark images to prevent
accidental erasure.
Connecting your camcorder to
the printer
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Touch
t
t
t
[PROTECT].
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using
the USB cable. [USB SELECT]
appears on the screen
Touch the image that you want to
protect.
PROTECT
-
appears.
automatically.
101–0002
101
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].
2/10
OK
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
4
Touch
t [END].
101
1/10
4.0M
PictBridge PRINT
101-0001
END
• To cancel image protection, touch the image
again to cancel image protection in step 3.
+
-
SET EXEC
One of the images stored on the
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.
• You can also operate by selecting in the
following orders:
–
t [MENU] t
(PICT.APPLI.)
t [USB SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT].
Continued ,
77
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)
–
t [MENU] t
(PICT.APPLI.)
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again and
restart the operation from the beginning.
• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9
ratio, left and right ends of the image may be cut
off.
• Some printer models may not support the date/
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s
operating instructions for details.
t [PictBridge PRINT].
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models
that are not PictBridge compatible.
Printing
1
Select the image to be printed
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images
recorded with a device other than your
camcorder.
with
/
.
• 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.
2
3
Touch
t [COPIES].
Select the number of copies to be
printed with
/
.
A maximum of 20 copies of the image
can be printed.
4
5
Touch
To print the date/time on the image,
touch
t [END].
t [DATE/TIME] t
[DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t
.
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].
When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappears and the image selection
screen appears again.
Touch [END] when printing is
completed.
• 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 USB cable from the printer.
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your
camcorder.
78
Jacks to connect external devices
loosen the screw, and then press down and
pull out the accessory.
Camcorder
• Connecting with an external device wears
out the battery pack faster.
• When you are recording movies with an
external flash (optional) connected to the
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
1
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
B HDMI OUT jack (p. 38)
2 3
4
• The available video signals are read, and the
appropriate output format is selected and
output automatically.
• You can check the setup value of HDMI
OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECK] (p. 64).
5
6
C
D
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (p. 38,
70, 85)
LANC jack (blue)
• The LANC control jack is used for
controlling the tape transport of video
devices and peripherals connected to it.
8
7
E COMPONENT OUT jack (p. 38)
F A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 38, 70)
G DC IN jack (p. 11)
1 ...Open the shoe cover.
2 - 7 ...Open the jack cover.
8 ...Open the LCD panel.
H
(USB) jack (p. 77, 80)
A Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as a
video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off as
you operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
• When you connect an accessory, open the
shoe cover.
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety
device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press
down and push it to the end, and then
tighten the screw. To remove an accessory,
79
Using a Computer
Connecting to a
computer
Copying still images
to a computer
When connecting your camcorder to the
computer, the following operations are
available:
Copying the still images on a “Memory
Stick Duo” to the computer
t p. 80
System requirements
For Windows users
• OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows
Millennium Edition/Windows XP Home
Edition/Windows XP Professional
Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.
• CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster
Copying the movie on a tape in the HDV
format to the computer
t p. 83
• Others: USB port (This must be provided as
standard.)
Copying the movie on a tape in the DV
format to the computer
t p. 83
For Macintosh users
• OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/
v10.3/v10.4)
About connection
• Others: USB port (This must be provided as
standard.)
There are 2 ways to connect your
camcorder to a computer:
– USB cable
Using the USB cable
When copying pictures on a “Memory Stick
Duo”
– i.LINK cable
• You can do this operation with the standard
driver of your computer. You do not need to
install any software.
When copying pictures on a tape
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which pictures are
recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
(optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick
slot on your computer to copy still images to the
computer.
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
your computer is not compatible with it, connect
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.
Notes on connecting to a computer
• When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK
cable to connect your camcorder to a computer,
make sure you insert the connector in the correct
direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it
may be damaged, and cause a malfunction of
your camcorder.
• You cannot do the following:
– Copying pictures on a tape to a computer with
a USB cable.
– Copying pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”
to a computer with an i.LINK cable.
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct
procedure when disconnecting it from the
computer (p. 82).
80
4
5
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Connect the USB cable to the
(USB) jack on your camcorder
and the USB jack on your
computer.
To USB jack
USB cable
(supplied)
[USB SELECT] appears on the LCD
screen of your camcorder.
To USB jack
6
Touch [
Memory Stick].
It may take some time for the computer
to recognize the camcorder when you
connect the USB cable for the first time.
• You can also select [
from [USB SELECT] of
(PICT.APPLI).
• During the Easy Handycam operation, you
can set by connecting the USB cable.
Memory Stick]
• Do not connect your camcorder to the computer
at this point.
• The computer may not recognize the camcorder
if you connect them with the USB cable before
turning on your camcorder.
• Refer to page 83 for the recommended
connection.
Copying the pictures
For Windows users
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon
displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag
and drop a picture in the folder onto the
hard disk drive of your computer.
1
Turn on the computer.
Close down all applications running on
the computer.
For Windows 2000/Windows XP
Log on as an Administrator.
2
3
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into
your camcorder.
Prepare the power source for
your camcorder.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the
power source (p. 11).
Continued ,
81
Copying still images to a computer (Continued)
Disconnecting the USB cable
For Windows users
If [USB CONNECT] appears on the LCD
screen, follow the procedure below to
disconnect the USB cable.
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon
on the task tray.
Click this icon.
1
2
3
A Folder containing image files recorded
using other camcorders without the
folder creation function (for playback
only)
Task tray
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device-Drive].
B Folder containing image files recorded
with your camcorder
Click here.
When no new folders have been created,
only [101MSDCF] is displayed.
C Folder containing movie data recorded
using other camcorders without the
folder creation function (for playback
only)
3 Click [OK].
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the
camcorder and computer.
Folder
101MSDCF (up DSC0ss Still image
to 999MSDCF) ss.JPG file
File
Meaning
If [USB CONNECT] does not appear on
the LCD screen, do only step 4 above.
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct
procedure, otherwise files in the “Memory Stick
Duo” may not be updated correctly. Also, this
may cause a malfunction of the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
ssss stands for any number between
0001 and 9999.
For Macintosh users
For Macintosh users
1 Close down all applications running on the
computer.
Double-click the drive icon, then drag and
drop the desired picture file onto the hard
disk of your computer.
2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the
desktop onto the [Trash] icon.
3 Disconnect the USB cable from the
camcorder and computer.
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Copying movies on a
tape to the computer
• If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the
computer before disconnecting the USB cable
and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
access lamp is lit.
Connect your camcorder to the computer
with an i.LINK cable.
The computer needs to have an i.LINK
connector and be installed with editing
software that can copy video signals. The
software required depends on the format of
the recorded pictures and the format for
copying to the computer (HDV or DV) as
shown in the table below.
• Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before
turning off your camcorder.
Recommended connection
Observe the following points when
connecting to ensure the camcorder
operates correctly.
• Connect the camcorder to a computer via the
USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are
connected to the computer.
• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them
connected and connect the camcorder to an
available USB jack with the USB cable.
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two
or more USB devices to the computer.
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the
USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or
USB hub.
Format for
Recorded
copying to
Required software
format
the computer
Editing software
capable of
copying HDV
signal
HDV
DV
HDV
Editing software
capable of
copying DV
signal
HDV
DV
Editing software
capable of
copying DV
signal
DV
• Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack
on the computer.
• Operation is not guaranteed even for the
recommended environments.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the
software for the details on image copying.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the editing
software for the recommended connection.
• Some editing software on the computer may not
work correctly.
HDV/DV Interface
(i.LINK)
i.LINK cable (optional)
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Copying movies on a tape to the computer (Continued)
* See page 61 for [VCR HDV/DV] and 64 for
[i.LINK CONV].
• A tape recorded in the DV format cannot be
copied in the HDV format to a computer.
• You can create DVDs from a tape by connecting
your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series
computer that has “Click to DVD Ver.2.3”or
later installed (p. 85). The quality of the picture
to be copied to DVDs is SD (standard
definition).
Notes on connecting to the computer
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first,
then to your camcorder. Connecting in the
opposite order may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• The computer may freeze or may not recognize
the signal from your camcorder in the following
situations.
– Connecting your camcorder to a computer
that does not support the video signal formats
appearing on the LCD screen of your
camcorder display (HDV or DV).
When copying the movie in the HDV
format from the computer to your
camcorder
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK
– Changing the [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK
CONV] settings on the
(STANDARD
SET) menu while connected with an i.LINK
cable.
– Changing the [REC FORMAT] setting on the
(STANDARD SET) menu while
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 61, 64).
When copying the movie in the DV
format from the computer to your
camcorder
connected with an i.LINK cable with the
POWER switch set to CAMERA-TAPE.
– Changing the POWER switch position while
connected with an i.LINK cable.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 61).
• The format (HDV or DV) of input/output signal
appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder
while connected with an i.LINK cable.
When setting up your camcorder
The menu settings required depend on the
format of the recorded pictures and the
format for copying.
Format for
Recorded
copying to
the computer
Menu setting*
format
[VCR HDV/DV]
t [HDV]
[i.LINK CONV]
t [OFF]
HDV
DV
HDV
[VCR HDV/DV]
t [HDV]
[i.LINK CONV]
t [ON (HDV
t DV)]
HDV
DV
[VCR HDV/DV]
t [DV]
[i.LINK CONV]
t [OFF]
DV
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Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to
DVD”)
You can create a DVD from a tape with a
Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled
with “Click to DVD,” via an i.LINK cable.
The picture is automatically copied and
written to a DVD.
To i.LINK connector
The following procedures describe how to
create a DVD from a recorded tape. For
details of compatible computers, operating
i.LINK
cable
(optional)
environment, “Click to DVD,” and
upgrading to “Click to DVD Ver.2.3” or
later, visit the following URL:
–Europe
HDV/DV
http://www.vaio-link.com/
–USA
To HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK)
http://ciscdb.sel.sony.com/perl/select-p-
n.pl
–Asia Pacific Regional
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/
–Korea
: Signal flow
http://scs.sony.co.kr/
–Taiwan
http://vaio-online.sony.com/tw/vaio/
–China
• Images recorded in HDV format are
down-converted to SD (standard
definition) quality when copying to DVDs
(They are not copied in the HD (high
definition) quality).
http://www.sonystyle.com.cn/vaio/
–Thailand
http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html
• You can only use an i.LINK cable for this
operation. You cannot use a USB cable.
–Latin America
http://www.sony-latin.com/vaio/info/
index.jsp
* Note that you need a computer with a DVD
drive that can be used to write DVDs, and
“Click to DVD Ver.2.3” (Sony original
software) or later installed.
Using the Direct Access to “Click to
DVD” function for the first time
The Direct Access to “Click to DVD”
function enables you to copy pictures
recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your
camcorder is connected to a computer.
Before operating the Direct Access to
“Click to DVD” function, follow the steps
below to start “Click to DVD Automatic
Mode Launcher.”
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Click the start menu, then select [All
Programs].
3 Select [Click to DVD] from the programs
displayed, then click [Click to DVD
Automatic Mode Launcher].
[Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher]
starts up.
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Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)
(Continued)
• After you start up [Click to DVD
Automatic Mode Launcher] once, from
then on it starts up automatically when
you turn on your computer.
• [Click to DVD Automatic Mode
Launcher] is set up for each Windows XP
user.
7
Touch
t [MENU] t
(EDIT/PLAY) t [BURN DVD] t
.
“Click to DVD” starts up and the on-
screen instructions appear on your
computer.
1
2
Turn on the computer.
8
9
Place a writable DVD in the disc
drive of the computer.
Close all applications running with an
i.LINK.
Touch [EXEC] on the screen of
your camcorder.
Prepare the power source for the
camcorder.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the
power source since it takes a few hours
to create a DVD.
3
4
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
The status of the operation on your
computer is displayed on the LCD
screen of your camcorder.
Touch
t [MENU] t
CAPTURING: The picture recorded on
the tape is being copied to the computer.
(STANDARD SET) t [i.LINK
CONV] t [ON (HDV t DV)] t
CONVERTING: The picture is being
converted to the MPEG2 format.
.
WRITING: The picture is being written
onto the DVD.
5
6
Insert a recorded cassette into
your camcorder.
• If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has
other data stored on it, the message [This is
a recorded disc. Delete and overwrite?]
appears on the LCD screen of your
camcorder. When you touch [EXEC], the
existing data is erased and new data is
written.
Connect your camcorder to a
computer via an i.LINK cable
(p. 85).
• When you connect your camcorder to a
computer, make sure you insert the
connector in the correct way. If you insert
the connector forcibly, damage may occur
and cause camcorder malfunction.
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– While recording images onto a “Memory
Stick Duo.”
– When “Click to DVD” is started up from the
computer.
10Touch [NO] to finish creating a
DVD.
The disc tray comes out automatically.
To create another DVD with the same
content, touch [YES].
The disc tray comes out. Place a new
writable DVD in the disc drive. Then,
repeat steps 9 and 10.
To cancel the operation
Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on
your camcorder.
• You cannot cancel the operation after
[Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD
screen of your camcorder.
• Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the
POWER switch to another mode on your
camcorder until the picture is completely copied
to the computer.
• When [CONVERTING] or [WRITING] is
displayed on the screen, capturing of pictures
has already finished. Even if you disconnect the
i.LINK cable or turn off the camcorder at this
stage, DVD creation will continue on your
computer.
• If any of the following occurs, copying of the
picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data
up to the point the operation was canceled is
created. Refer to the help files of “Click to
DVD” for details.
– The tape contains a 10-second or longer blank
portion.
– The tape data contains a date before the date
of later images.
– Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 pictures are
recorded on the same tape.
• You cannot create a DVD in the following
situations:
– While a tape is running.
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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.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 11).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall socket (p. 11).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect
it after about 1 minute.
• Press the RESET button (p. 31) using a sharp-pointed object (If you press the RESET button,
all settings are reset, except Personal Menu items).
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all buttons are functional (p. 24).
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.
• During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn
Easy Handycam operation on or off.
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. 22, 46).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• Eject the cassette and “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder (p. 20, 21).
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.
Batteries/Power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
• 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. 66), or turn on the power again (p. 15), or use the AC Adaptor.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 11).
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The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 11).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11).
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly.
• The battery charge is completed (p. 11).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 11). If the problem persists, disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
damaged.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 11).
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
This is not a malfunction.
it with a new one (p. 11, 112).
• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open
The battery pack discharges too quickly.
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
This is not a malfunction.
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace
it with a new one (p. 11, 112).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket. Then, connect it
again.
LCD screen/viewfinder
An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 60). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a
“Memory Stick Duo” to cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen (p. 103).
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The picture remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug or remove the battery pack without turning off the
power first. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off by pressing and
holding DISP/BATT INFO (p. 24).
You cannot turn off the indicators.
• You cannot turn off
. Touch
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. 17).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 116).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 16).
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is
open (p. 16).
Cassette tapes
The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.
• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 11).
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 12).
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 11).
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 115).
The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a
cassette with Cassette Memory.
• This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear.
The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
• Set [
REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 65).
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The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery
operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 15).
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder (p. 20).
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer, format it again on your
camcorder (p. 56).
Pictures cannot be deleted.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 110).
• Cancel image protection on the picture (p. 77).
• The maximum number of pictures that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100.
You cannot delete all pictures at once.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 110).
• Cancel image protection on the pictures (p. 77).
You cannot format the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 110).
Image protection cannot be applied.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 110).
• Perform the operation again on the index screen (p. 77).
You cannot mark pictures for print.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 110).
• Perform the operation again on the index screen (p. 76).
• The maximum number of pictures you can mark for print is 999.
The data file name is not indicated correctly.
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal
standard.
• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 110).
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
The data file name flashes.
• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 110).
Recording
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p. 93) and “Memory Stick Duo” section
(p. 91).
The tape does not start when you press START/STOP.
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 108).
• 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. 115).
You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 110).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick
Duo” (p. 76).
• Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder or insert another “Memory Stick Duo”
(p. 56).
• You cannot record movies with this unit on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” with:
– [PICT.EFFECT]
– [D.EFFECT]
– While executing [FADER]
– [SMTH SLW REC]
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
• The recording angle when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY is wider than
when it is set to CAMERA-TAPE.
to the next.
• Perform END SEARCH (p. 35).
• Do not remove the cassette (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even
when you turn the power off).
• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape.
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape.
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.
• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 66).
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The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 65).
The flash does not work.
• You cannot use the flash during tape recording.
• When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to your camcorder, it may
block the flash of your camcorder. In this case, the flash light does not emit light.
• Even if auto flash or
with:
(Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the internal flash
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The power of the external flash (optional) is not turned on, or the flash is not attached
correctly.
[END SEARCH] does not work.
• Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 35).
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
[END SEARCH] does not work correctly.
• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Menu” (p. 97).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 50).
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 50).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 53).
• While using [SMTH SLW REC], [STEADYSHOT] does not work.
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
• In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is canceled.
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 24).
The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed.
• [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 51) cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function.
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function when you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON].
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SLOW SHUTTR], [SUPER NS], or [COLOR
SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction.
The subjects passing by the frame might appear crooked.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the
image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame
rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
• Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 29).
The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
• Cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 29).
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 29) to OFF.
The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 16).
The picture appears too bright, or flickering or changes in color occurs.
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] to minimize this phenomena (p. 48).
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 53).
Playback
If you are playing back pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” refer also to the “Memory
Stick Duo” section (p. 91).
You cannot play back tape.
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
• Rewind the tape (p. 27).
You cannot play back in reverse direction.
• Reverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV format.
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The pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” are not played back in their
correct size or aspect ratio.
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in their actual size. This is not a
malfunction.
Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders, or have edited
the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 111).
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction
(p. 111).
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. 115).
You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder.
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 62).
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the
(soften) side (p. 50).
No sound or only a low sound is heard.
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 63).
• Turn up the volume (p. 27).
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 62).
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or component video plug, make sure the red and white
plugs of the A/V connecting cable are also connected (p. 38).
• Pictures recorded using [SMTH SLW REC] do not have sounds.
The picture or sound breaks off.
• The tape was recorded in both of the HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction.
The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off.
• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 115).
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
“---” 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.
Noises appear and
or
is displayed on the screen.
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is
not a malfunction (p. 107).
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 between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or Rec Review.
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable.
• You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV which is not
compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 38). Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
• Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format and play back in DV format (SD image
quality) (p. 64).
• Play back pictures using another connecting cable (p. 38).
component video cable.
• Set [COMPONENT] on the
the connected device (p. 63).
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of
• When you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the
A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 38).
You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the
HDMI cable.
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection
signals are recorded in the pictures.
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 73) cannot be output.
• This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and connect the
HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder again.
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The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV
TYPE] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 64) and play back the picture.
appears on the LCD screen.
• This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch
microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone
recording standard.
Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 65).
• 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.
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/– terminals matching those of the
compartment (p. 117).
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR.
• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.
Menu
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
is not displayed.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all menu items are functional. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation (p. 24).
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot
– [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [TELE MACRO]
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You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot
– [CINEMA EFFECT] of [D.EFFECT]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot adjust [WHITE BAL.].
• You cannot adjust [WHITE BAL.] when you use NightShot.
You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS].
• You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS] with [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT].
[AE SHIFT] cannot be operated.
• You cannot use [AE SHIFT] together with:
– [CINEMA EFECT] of [D.EFFECT]
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [TELE MACRO].
• You cannot use [TELE MACRO] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– Tape recording
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER
NS].
• You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
– NightShot
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[HISTOGRAM] is not displayed.
• [HISTOGRAM] is not displayed while displaying the date and time.
•
indicator appears and [HISTOGRAM] is not displayed in the following.
– While using [DIGITAL ZOOM]
– While using [D.EFFECT]
You cannot use [FADER].
• You cannot use [FADER] together with:
– [SELF-TIMER]
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D.EFFECT]
You cannot use [D.EFFECT].
• You cannot use [D.EFFECT] together with:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PICT.EFFECT]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– When [ WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is set to [4:3]
• You cannot use [CINEMA EFECT] together with:
– [EXPOSURE] set to [MANUAL]
– Other than 0 in [AE SHIFT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
– When [ WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is set to [4:3]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [SPOT METER]
You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT].
• You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of
[D.EFFECT].
[SMTH SLW REC] does not function.
• You cannot use [SMTH SLW REC] together with:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
• You cannot use [SMTH SLW REC] while performing END SEARCH.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 30).
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. 65).
• You cannot input externally from a device connected with the A/V connecting cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly.
Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for
dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor
screen during dubbing.
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the
the connected device (p. 61).
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of
You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.
• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit.
You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.
New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard.
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 62).
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly
for recording.
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Connecting to a computer
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely.
• Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the
(USB) jack on the computer.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect
them again correctly.
You cannot monitor video that the camcorder is capturing.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.
• Connect the i.LINK cable because you cannot copy pictures with the USB cable.
You cannot view still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the
computer screen.
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction, then push it all the way in.
• You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB
cable.
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder and set [USB
SELECT] to [
Memory Stick] (p. 59).
• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operations such
as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations and then connect the camcorder
to the computer again.
Your computer freezes.
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] of
device.
(STANDARD SET) correctly according to the connected
• During the Easy Handycam operation, set the menu after canceling the Easy Handycam
operation (p. 24).
• Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and
connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 82).
[Removable Disk] does not appear on the computer screen.
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [
Memory Stick] (p. 59).
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.
• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the
(USB) jack on the computer.
• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operations such
as tape playback or editing. Finish camcorder operations and then connect the camcorder to
the computer again.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
You cannot copy images to the Windows computer.
• Display pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” with the following procedures.
1 Double-click [My Computer].
2 Double-click the icon for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk]. It may take some
time until the drive is recognized.
3 Double-click the desired image file.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
101-1001(Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
• The file is damaged.
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.
• The file is unreadable (p. 110).
E (Battery level 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.
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 112).
• Connect the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder securely (p. 11).
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
• Eject the cassette, remove the power
source, and then leave it for about 1
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 115).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)
C:21:ss
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted
(p. 20).
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-
insert the cassette (p. 115).
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*
C:22:ss
• Clean the head using a cleaning
cassette (optional) (p. 115).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not
formatted correctly (p. 56, 110).
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. 115).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
is inserted (p. 110).
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
• Change the cassette. Press RESET
(p. 31), and operate your camcorder
again.
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss
• Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility. Inform
them of the 5-digit code, which starts
from “E.”
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to
the tape)
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands and
shoot the image. However, note that the
camera-shake warning indicator does
not disappear.
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. 108).*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
appear on the screen (p. 65).
Z (Eject cassette warning)*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
set to lock (p. 108).
Description of warning
messages
Fast flashing:
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
• Moisture condensation has occurred
(p. 115).
• When
turned into
to display the message again.
is displayed, the message can be
by touching . Touch
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 103).
- (Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)*
x Battery/Power
• The image is protected (p. 77).
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(p. 112)
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
Use new AC adapter or reinsert.
(p. 14)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 110).
Battery level is low.
• Change the battery (p. 11, 112).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
Old battery. Use a new one. (p. 112)
Slow flashing:
• Still charging
Z Re-attach the power source. (p. 11)
Fast flashing:
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 103).*
• There is something wrong with the
flash.
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x Moisture condensation
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject
the cassette (p. 115)
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary
(p. 56, 110).
% Moisture condensation. Turn off
for 1H. (p. 115)
Cannot record. The Memory Stick is
full.
x Cassette/Tape
• Delete unnecessary images (p. 76).
Q Insert a cassette. (p. 20)
- The Memory Stick is locked.
Check the tab. (p. 110)
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 20)
• Check if the cassette is damaged.
Cannot playback. Reinsert the
QZ The tape is locked - check the
tab. (p. 108)
Cannot record. Reinsert the Memory
Stick. (p. 20)
Q The tape has reached the end.
(p. 20, 27)
No file.
• Rewind or change the tape.
• No file is recorded or there is no
readable file on the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
x “Memory Stick Duo”
Insert a Memory Stick. (p. 20)
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created
folders using your camcorder.
• You will have to format the “Memory
Stick Duo” (p. 56), or delete them using
your computer.
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
(p. 20, 110)
• 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.”
Cannot record still images on
Memory Stick. (p. 110)
This is a read-only Memory Stick.
x Dual Rec
• Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.”
No more still pictures during movie
recording.
Incompatible type of Memory
Stick.
• You pressed PHOTO after taking the
maximum storable still images (up to 3
images can be stored) (p. 28).
• A type of “Memory Stick Duo”
incompatible with your camcorder is
inserted (p. 110).
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
x Lens cover
Cannot save still picture.
• Do not eject “Memory Stick Duo”
while still images are being stored onto
it (p. 28).
Lens cover not fully open. Turn
power off then on. (p. 15)
Lens cover is not closed. Turn the
power off once. (p. 15)
x PictBridge compliant printer
Check the connected device.
x Others
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
Cannot record due to copyright
Connect the camcorder to a
PictBridge compatible printer.
Change to correct tape format.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
• The pictures cannot be played back
because of an incompatible format.
No output image in “VCR HDV/DV”.
Change format.
Error. Cancel the task.
• Check the printer.
• Stop playback or signal input, or
change the [VCR HDV/DV] setting
(p. 61).
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
x
Dirty video head. Use a
cleaning cassette. (p. 115)
x Flash
Cannot start Easy Handycam. (p. 88)
Charging… Cannot record still
images.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam.
(p. 88)
• You are trying to record a still image
while charging the flash (optional).
For audio, connect red and white
plug on AV cable. (p. 38)
Lens accessory attached. Cannot
use flash. (p. 29)
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
Viewing DV format pictures recorded
in DV format
You need a TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack. A connecting cable is also
needed.
You can use your camcorder in any
country/region using the AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
On TV color systems
Simple setting of the clock by time
difference
You can easily set the clock to local time
abroad by the time difference you are in.
Your camcorder is PAL system, so its
picture can only be viewed on a PAL
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
Select [WORLD TIME] in the
LANGU.) menu, then set the time
difference (p. 66).
(TIME/
System
Used in
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.
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.
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded
in HDV format
You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or
monitor) with a component jack and
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component
video cable and A/V connecting cable are
also needed.
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Usable cassette tapes
Your camcorder is capable of recording in
both HDV and DV formats.
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.
Copyright signal
x When you play back
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.
Use a cassette with the
Your camcorder is not compatible with
cassettes with Cassette Memory.
mark.
What is the HDV format?
x When you record
The HDV format is a video format
developed to record and play back digital
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV
cassette.
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright control
signals for copyright protection of software.
[Cannot record due to copyright
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode
with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen
ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 ×
1,080 dots).
The video bit rate for recording is about 25
Mbps.
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.
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,
enabling a digital connection with an HDV
compatible TV or computer.
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)
digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,
in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.
Notes on use
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
Remove the cassette and store it.
x To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to
set it to SAVE.
Playback
• Your camcorder can play back pictures in both
the DV format and HDV1080i specification.
• Your camcorder can play back pictures recorded
in the HDV 720/30p format, but cannot output it
from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).
REC: The cassette can be
REC
SAVE
recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot be
recorded (write-protected).
To prevent a blank section from being
created on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using
END SEARCH (p. 35) before you begin the
next recording when you have played back
the tape.
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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.
On Sony HDV1080i compliant TVs
An HDV format compatible TV with the
component input jack is required to view
playback pictures recorded in the HDV
format. See the table below for the main
2005/2006 models.
Do not put a label
along this border.
Sony HDV1080i compatible TV models
KLV-S19A10U, KLV-S19A10E,
KDL-S23A12U, KDL-S23A11E,
KLV-S23A10E, KDL-S26A12U,
KDL-S26A11E, KLV-S26A10E,
KDL-S32A12U, KDL-S32A11E,
KLV-S32A10E, KDL-S40A12U,
KDL-S40A11E, KLV-S40A10E,
KDL-V26A12U, KDL-V26A11E,
KLV-V26A10E, KDL-V32A12U,
KDL-V32A11E, KLV-V32A10E,
KDL-V40A12U, KDL-V40A11E,
KLV-V40A10E, KDL-W40A12U,
KDL-W40A11E, KLV-W40A10E,
KDE-V42A12U, KE-V42A10E,
KDE-W50A12U, KDE-W50A11E,
KE-W50A10E, KV-DB29M91,
KV-DB29M98, KDF-E50A11E,
KDF-E42A11E, KDF-E50A12U,
KDF-E42A12U, KLV-V40A10,
KLV-V32A10, KLV-V26A10, KLV-S40A10,
KLV-S32A10, KLV-S26A10, KLV-S23A10,
KDE-W50A10, KV-DA29M54,
KV-DA34M54, KV-DA322M64,
KV-DA322M66, KV-DB29M81,
KV-DB29M61, KV-DB29M90,
KV-DB29M60, KV-DB29M80,
KV-DB29M50, KV-DB29M30,
KV-DB34M81, KV-DB34M61,
KV-DC29M80, KV-DC34M80, KP-FR43M91,
KP-FR43M31, KP-FR43M90, KP-FR53M96,
KP-FR53M94, KS-R60A10, KS-R50A10,
KF-E50A10, KF-E42A10, etc.
Labeling position
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.
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.
Gold-plated connector
As of 1st of February, 2006 (including
models on sale in the near future)
• Some models are not available, depending on
the country or region.
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About the “Memory Stick”
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”
which is about the half size of a standard
“Memory Stick” in your camcorder.
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a
write-protect tab
However, appearance on the list below does
not guarantee the operation of all types of
“Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder.
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.
Recording/
Types of “Memory Stick”
Playback
Notes on use
“Memory Stick”
–
Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
(without MagicGate)
1
“Memory Stick Duo”*
(without MagicGate)
a
• 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).
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick Duo”*
a* *
(with MagicGate)
3
“MagicGate Memory Stick
a*
1
Duo” *
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
“Memory Stick PRO”
–
1
2
3
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *
a* *
It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a
computer.
*1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of
a standard “Memory Stick.”
*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
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.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.
*
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection
technology that records and transfers the
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be
recorded or played on your camcorder.
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• File names of still images:
– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the
screen of your camcorder.
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on
the display of a computer.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
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• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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-
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
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.
• Places under direct sunlight.
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject
to corrosive gases.
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that
has been used with another device, format it
with your camcorder (p. 56). Note that
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
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.
• 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
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
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 2 GB.
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
This unit is compatible with an
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FP71/FP90.
• 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.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• 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.
• 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.
• After 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. 66).
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
FP90 (optional).
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About i.LINK
The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an
i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section
describes the i.LINK standard and its
features.
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.
What is i.LINK?
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
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.
• Normally, only one device can be connected to
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible
device having two or more HDV/DV
Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of
the device to be connected.
• 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.
• 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.
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under
“Specifications” in the operating
instructions of each piece of equipment. It
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About i.LINK (Continued)
Maintenance and
precautions
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
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.
– 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.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video devices having an
i.LINK Interface, see page 70.
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony
(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as
well as to video devices.
– 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.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 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
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are
not compatible with this unit. Before
connecting to other devices, be sure to
confirm whether the device is compatible
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details
on precautions and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during HDV/DV dubbing).
• 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.
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by
the plug and not the lead.
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
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• 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.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid
until the cassette is ejected.
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.
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
• 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.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a
cassette for about 3 minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
Moisture condensation
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).
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
state, the tape may stick to the head drum
and be damaged or your camcorder may not
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside
your camcorder, [%Z Moisture
condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]
appears. The indicator will not appear when
the moisture condenses on the lens.
Video head
If you play back a tape recorded in HDV
format, the image and sound may freeze for
a while (about 0.5 seconds).
This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be
recorded or played back correctly because
of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending
on the cassette, this fairly infrequently
occurs even if the cassette is brand new or
is not used a lot.
If this freezing point is created while
playing back, you can solve this problem
and see the pictures by rewinding after
slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point
cannot be recovered if it was created while
recording.
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
To prevent such a problem, use the Sony
mini DV cassette.
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
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
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear.
– The sound breaks off.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
– [x
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV
format.
x On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.
The playback The playback screen
screen pauses. goes blank.
(Solid blue screen)
– The following phenomenon occurs in DV
format.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the
PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Disconnect cables other than that of the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder, then eject
the cassette and “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camcorder.
Block-noise
appears.
3 Touch
t [MENU] t
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]
t
.
The playback screen goes blank.
(Solid blue screen)
CALIBRATION
Touch the "x"
1/3
• The video heads will degrade after long use. If
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using
a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be
because the video heads are worn out. Please
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility to have the video heads
replaced.
CANCEL
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or
the like. The position of the “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
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.
If you did not press the right spot, start from
step 4 again.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)
for more than 24 hours.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
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.
Tab
• 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.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the 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.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or
while the battery pack is inserted. The
rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 3 months if you do
not use your camcorder at all without the
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack
attached. Use your camcorder after
charging the pre-installed rechargeable
battery.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
To remove dust from inside the
viewfinder
2
Remove the finder lens block.
1
Remove the eyecup.
1
1
2
1
1 Remove the 2 screws on the lower left
and right sides of the finder lens block
using a screwdriver.
2 Slide the finder lens block in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
1
3
Remove dust from the finder lens
block with a camera lens blower,
etc.
2
• The finder lens block is a precision part.
You cannot disassemble it further.
• Do not touch the window or lens of the
finder lens block.
1 Remove the 2 screws beneath and on
the right side of the finder using a
screwdriver.
2 Slide the eyecup in the direction of the
arrow to remove it.
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Specifications
System
4
Remove dust from the inside area
where the finder lens block was
attached with a camera blower.
Video recording system (HDV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Video recording system (DV)
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
1
Exif Ver. 2.2*
Audio recording system (HDV)
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,
stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Audio recording system (DV)
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards
1080/50i specification
• You cannot disassemble your camcorder
further because it is a precision component.
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
printed
Tape speed (HDV)
mark
5
Reassemble by following steps 1
to 4 in reverse.
Approx. 18.81 mm/s
Tape speed (DV)
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (HDV)
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Recording/playback time (DV)
x Caution
Do not remove any other screws. Remove
only the screws that attach the finder lens
block to the eyecup.
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
Electric viewfinder (color)
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Specifications (Continued)
Image device
Output connectors
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS sensor
Gross: Approx. 2 103 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 076 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
1 434 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
1 991 000 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
1 493 000 pixels
Audio/Video output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms),
unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 kΩ(kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
10 × (Optical), 20 ×, 80 × (Digital)
Focal length
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω(ohms), unbalanced PB/
PR, CB/CR: +/- 350 mVp-p
HDMI OUT jack
f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
TypeA (19-pin)
2
In CAMERA-TAPE * : 41.3 ~ 485 mm
(1 11/16 ~ 19 1/8 in.) (16:9), 50.5 ~ 594
mm (2 ~ 23 1/2 in.) (4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 37 ~ 370 mm
(1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3), 40.4 ~ 404
mm (1 5/8 ~ 16 in.) (16:9)
F1.8 ~ 2.9
Input/Output connectors
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
HDV/DV jack
i.LINK Interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
LCD screen
Picture
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960 × 220)
Minimum illumination
5 1x (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
1
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics andInformationTechnology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
information at the time of recording.
* The focal length figures are actual
2
figures resulting from wide angle pixel
read-out.
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Dimensions (approx.)
General
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDV recording 3.9 W
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the mains lead
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
DV recording 3.8 W
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FP60)
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
During camera recording using the
LCD with normal brightness:
HDV recording 4.2 W
Output voltage
DV recording 4.1 W
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
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.)
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
82 × 78 × 139 mm
(3 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
80 g (2.9 oz)
Operating temperature
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
500 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only
600 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP60
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette.
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Supplied accessories
See page 10.
AC Adaptor AC-L200
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)
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Specifications (Continued)
On trademarks
Notes on the License
• “Handycam” and
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
“MagicGate,” “
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
,”
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
• 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 trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries.
• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
• HDMI,
, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Interface LLC.
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
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.
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Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
1
9
0
2
3
4
5
qa
qs
6
7
qd
8
qf
A Power zoom lever (28)
B PHOTO button (26)
C POWER switch (15)
D Viewfinder (16)
E Eyecup (118)
F Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (16)
G Battery pack/battery terminal cover (11)
H START/STOP button (26)
I Active Interface Shoe
(79)
J
OPEN/EJECT lever (20)
K CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-
MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps
(15)
L CHG (charge) lamp (11)
M RESET button (31)
N
(flash) button (29)
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
1
2
3
6
7
8
9
0
qa
4
5
qdqf qgqh
qs
A CAM CTRL dial (29)
B MANUAL button (29)
C NIGHTSHOT switch (29)
D Zoom buttons (28)
E START/STOP button (26)
F BACK LIGHT button (29)
G DISP/BATT INFO button (30)
H EASY button (22)
I COMPONENT OUT jack (79)
J A/V OUT jack (79)
K DC IN jack (79)
L LCD screen/touch panel (3, 17)
M Speaker (31)
N
(USB) jack (79)
O Access lamp (20, 110)
P “Memory Stick Duo” slot (20)
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1
2
5
6
7
8
3
4
9
0
qs
qd
qa
A Flash
B Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)
C Microphone (31)
D Camera recording lamp (31)
E
F
LANC jack (79)
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (79)
G HDMI OUT jack (79)
H Remote sensor (31)
I Cassette compartment lid (20)
J Hooks for the Shoulder belt
K BATT (battery release) lever (12)
L Grip belt (15)
M Tripod receptacle (30)
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Index
DIGITAL ZOOM...........53, 94
Numeric
C
DISP GUIDE
(Display guide).....................17
1080i/576i.............................63
12BIT....................................62
16BIT....................................62
21-pin adaptor.......................42
576i.......................................63
CALIBRATION ................ 116
CAM CTRL dial .................. 68
CAMERA COLOR.............. 50
CAMERA DATA ................ 65
CAMERA SET menu .......... 48
Cassette ........................ 20, 108
Insert/Eject.................... 20
DISP OUTPUT ....................65
Display indicators.................32
DISP/BATT INFO button
........................................16, 30
Down convert function...........8
Dual Rec...............................28
DV format ............................61
DV SET................................62
A
AC Adaptor ..........................11
Access lamp..........................21
Active Interface Shoe ...........79
Cassette compartment.......... 20
Battery pack.................. 11
Adjusting exposure for back
light.................................29, 93
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery......................... 117
D.EFFECT
(Digital effect)................57, 99
AE SHIFT.......................50, 98
ALL ERASE.........................55
AUDIO MIX ........................62
AUDIO MODE ....................62
AUTO SHUTTER................50
Charging time ...................... 13
CHG (charge) lamp.............. 11
E
CINEMA EFECT
(Cinematic effect) ................ 58
EASY button ........................22
Easy Handycam..............22, 45
EDIT/PLAY menu ...............60
Click to DVD....................... 85
CLOCK SET........................ 19
A.SHUT OFF
(Auto shut off)......................66
(Color Slow Shutter)...... 52, 98
END SEARCH/Rec review
display switch button............32
A/V connecting cable .....39, 70
A/V OUT jack ................39, 79
COMPONENT..................... 63
ERASE
COMPONENT OUT jack
....................................... 39, 79
ALL ERASE .................55
Pictures..........................76
EXPOSURE ...................49, 98
Eyecup................................118
B
Component video cable ....... 39
Compression format........... 110
Connect
BACK LIGHT................29, 93
BATT (battery release) lever
..............................................12
Computer ...................... 80
TV................................. 38
CONV.LENS....................... 53
Battery
F
BATT INFO
(Battery info).................30
FADER...........................57, 99
FINE.....................................54
Fireworks..............................48
Flash button....................29, 93
FLASH LEVEL..............51, 93
FLASH SET.........................51
FLASH (Flash motion).........58
FOCUS...........................50, 93
Battery pack ..................11
Remaining battery .........30
D
BEACH&SKI.......................48
BEEP ....................................65
BLACK FADER ..................57
BURN DVD .........................85
DATA CODE ................ 19, 64
Date search........................... 37
DATE/TIME............ 19, 32, 65
DC IN jack........................... 11
DC plug................................ 11
Delete pictures ..................... 76
DEMO MODE............... 60, 88
DIAL SET............................ 53
Button-type lithium battery
............................................117
B&W ....................................58
126
Folder
NEW FOLDER .............56
INT.REC-STL
(Interval photo recording) .... 59
“Memory Stick Duo”............20
FORMAT ......................56
Insert/Eject ....................20
i.LINK................................ 113
i.LINK cable....... 40, 73, 83, 85
i.LINK CONV................ 38, 64
PB FOLDER
(Playback folder)...........56
Number of recordable
pictures ..........................54
REC FOLDER
(Recording folder).........56
Write-protect tab .........110
FORMAT......................56, 110
Frame-by-frame Playback ....60
Full charge ............................12
J
Memory Stick Duo adaptor
............................................111
Jack....................................... 79
Jack cover............................. 79
JPEG................................... 110
“Memory Stick Duo” slot.....21
Menu.....................................44
EDIT/PLAY menu ........60
MEMORY SET menu...54
Menu items....................46
Personal Menu.........44, 67
PICT.APPLI. menu .......57
G
Grip belt................................15
L
GUIDEFRAME....................64
Label................................... 109
LANC jack ........................... 79
LANDSCAPE ...................... 48
LANGUAGE ....................... 66
LCD backlight................ 16, 90
H
HD (high definition) image
quality ...................................38
STANDARD SET menu
.......................................61
HDMI cable ..........................39
HDMI OUT jack.............39, 79
HDV format..........................61
HDV1080i ........................8, 62
HDV/DV Interface..........39, 79
HISTOGRAM ................52, 99
Holding the camcorder .........15
LCD BL LEVEL
(LCD back light level) ......... 63
TIME/LANGU. menu...66
Using the menu .............44
LCD BRIGHT...................... 63
LCD panel............................ 16
LCD BL LEVEL........... 63
Mirror mode..........................30
Moisture condensation........115
MONOTONE .......................57
MOSAIC...............................59
MOSAIC FADER ................57
MULTI-SOUND ..................63
LCD BRIGHT............... 63
I
LCD COLOR................ 63
Icon .......See Display indicators
Image delete button...............33
Image protection...................77
LCD screen .......................... 16
LCD/VF SET ....................... 63
Lens cover...................... 15, 26
Lid ........................................ 20
LP (Long Play)..................... 62
N
Image quality
(QUALITY)..........................54
NEG.ART.............................58
NEW FOLDER ....................56
NightShot..............................29
NIGHTSHOT switch............29
Image size
(IMAGE SIZE).....................54
M
Index screen..........................27
NS LIGHT
(NightShot Light) .................52
Macintosh............................. 80
Main sound........................... 63
Mains lead............................ 11
Maintenance....................... 114
MANUAL button................. 68
MEMORY SET menu.......... 54
Memory Stick....................... 60
“Memory Stick” ................. 110
Index screen display button
..............................................33
NTSC..................................107
Indicators ..............................34
INDOOR...............................49
Number of recordable pictures
..............................................54
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
............................................112
O
Initialize (Reset)....................31
Insulation sheet.....................36
Internal microphone..............31
OLD MOVIE........................58
ONE PUSH...........................49
Continued ,
127
Index (Continued)
OPEN/EJECT lever..............20
Shoulder belt ........................30
SKINTONE..........................58
Skip Scan..............................27
SLIDE SHOW......................57
Slow Playback......................60
Q
Operation confirmation beep
................................. See BEEP
QUALITY............................ 54
QUICK REC........................ 66
OUTDOOR ..........................49
R
P
SLOW SHUTTR
(Slow shutter).......................58
REC CTRL
PAL ..............................96, 107
(Recording control).............. 74
PASTEL ...............................59
SMTH SLW REC.................59
SOLARIZE...........................58
Speaker.................................31
Specifications .....................119
SPOT FOCUS ................50, 98
REC FOLDER
(Recording folder)................ 56
PB FOLDER
(Playback folder) ..................56
PB zoom ...............................30
Personal Menu................44, 67
Add................................67
Arrange the order ..........68
Customize......................67
Delete ............................67
Reset..............................68
Use.................................44
Personal Menu button...........32
PHOTO button .........23, 26, 36
PictBridge.............................77
PictBridge PRINT ................77
Picture Search.......................27
REC LAMP
(Recording lamp) ................. 65
REC lamp
(Recording lamp) ................. 31
SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter) ......48, 98
REC MODE
(Recording mode) ................ 62
SPOTLIGHT........................48
STANDARD ........................54
STANDARD SET menu ......61
START/STOP button .....22, 26
STEADYSHOT..............53, 93
STEREO...............................63
STILL...................................58
Still image
Rec review ........................... 35
Recording............................. 26
Recording capacity .............. 32
Recording time..................... 13
REDEYE REDUC ............... 51
REMAINING....................... 65
Remaining battery................ 32
Remote Commander ............ 36
PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture
Application menu)................57
REMOTE CTRL
(Remote control).................. 65
Image size .....................54
Still image format .......110
STILL SET...........................54
Sub sound .............................63
PICT.EFFECT
(Picture effect)......................58
Remote sensor...................... 31
RESET button...................... 31
Reversal Playback................ 60
Playback ...............................27
Frame.............................60
Reverse..........................60
Slow...............................60
Playing time..........................13
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ...48
POWER switch.....................15
S
SUPER NS
(Super NightShot) ................51
S VIDEO cable .............. 41, 70
S VIDEO jack ................ 38, 70
System requirements ............80
SD (standard definition) image
quality .................................. 38
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery.................................117
T
Searching for the starting point
............................................. 35
Tape counter.........................32
Previous/Next image button
..............................................33
Tape playback select button
..............................................33
Self-diagnosis display........ 103
SELF-TIMER ...................... 52
SEPIA .................................. 58
Setting the date and time...... 19
SHARPNESS................. 50, 98
Print ......................................77
Print mark.............................76
PROGRAM AE..............48, 97
P.MENU....See Personal Menu
Tape......................See Cassette
TELE MACRO ..............51, 98
Telephoto..............................28
Time code.............................32
128
TIME/LANGU. menu...........66
Touch panel ..........................17
Trademark...........................122
TRAIL ..................................58
Transmitter............................36
Tripod ...................................30
TV.........................................38
TV color systems ................107
TV TYPE..............................64
WIDE SELECT.................... 62
Windows .............................. 80
WORLD TIME .................... 66
Write-protect tab ........ 108, 110
Z
ZEBRA................................. 52
Zero set memory .................. 36
ZERO SET MEMORY button
.............................................. 36
Zoom .................................... 28
Zoom lever........................... 28
U
USB jack...............................79
USB SELECT.......................59
Using abroad.......................107
V
VAR.SPD PB
(Various speed playback) .....60
VCR HDV/DV .....................61
VF B.LIGHT
(Viewfinder brightness)........63
Video control buttons ...........36
Video head..........................115
Video operation buttons........33
Viewfinder............................16
Brightness......................63
Viewfinder lens adjustment
lever ......................................16
VOLUME .............................63
Volume .................................27
V-OUT/PANEL....................65
W
Wall socket ...........................11
Warning indicators..............103
Warning messages ..............104
WB SHIFT
(White Balance Shift) ...........50
WHITE BAL.
(White balance)...............49, 98
WHITE FADER ...................57
Wide angle............................28
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