Sony Handycam HDR SR10E User Manual

• When connecting your camcorder to  
another device with a cable, be sure to  
insert the connector plug in the correct  
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the  
terminal will damage the terminal and  
may result in a malfunction of your  
camcorder.  
• Exposing the LCD screen 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 images of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
• Connect cables to the connectors of the  
Handycam Station when using your  
camcorder attached to the Handycam  
Station. Do not connect the cables to both  
the Handycam Station and your  
camcorder.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
Handycam Station holding both the  
Handycam Station and the DC plug.  
• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to  
OFF (CHG) when you insert the  
camcorder into the Handycam Station or  
remove the camcorder from it.  
About changing the language setting  
• The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 21).  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the image  
and sound are recorded without any  
problems.  
• Compensation for the contents of  
recordings cannot be provided, even if  
recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage  
media, etc.  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
country/region. To view your recordings  
on a TV, you need a PAL system-based  
TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
About menu items, LCD panel, and  
lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen is manufactured using  
extremely high-precision technology, so  
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational  
for effective use. However, there may be  
some tiny black points and/or bright  
points (white, red, blue, or green in color)  
that appear constantly on the LCD screen.  
These points are normal results of the  
manufacturing process and do not affect  
the recording in any way.  
On playing back recorded images on  
other devices  
• Your camcorder is compatible with  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for  
HD (high definition) image quality  
recording. Therefore, you cannot play  
back images recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality on your  
Black point  
camcorder with the following devices;  
White, red, blue or  
green point  
– Other AVCHD format compatible  
devices which are not compatible with  
High Profile  
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– Devices which are not compatible with  
the AVCHD format  
About this Handbook  
• The images of the LCD screen used in this  
Handbook for illustration purposes are  
captured using a digital still camera, and  
therefore may appear different.  
• In this Handbook, the hard disk of your  
camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
are called “media.”  
• Design and specifications of your  
camcorder and accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
About the Carl Zeiss lens  
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl  
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by  
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony  
Corporation, and produces superior images.  
It adopts the MTF measurement system for  
video cameras and offers a quality typical  
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your  
camcorder is T -coated to suppress  
unwanted reflections and faithfully  
reproduce colors.  
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The  
number value indicates the amount of light  
from a subject coming into the lens.  
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
Save all your recorded image data  
Note on using the camcorder at high  
altitudes  
• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure  
area, where the altitude is more than 3,000  
meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the  
hard disk drive of your camcorder.  
• To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on external media  
periodically. It is recommended that you save  
the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using  
your computer (p. 46). Also, you can save your  
image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD  
recorder (p. 56).  
Note on disposal/transfer  
• Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]  
(p. 61) or formatting the hard disk of the  
camcorder, you may not delete data from the  
hard disk completely. When you transfer the  
camcorder, it is recommended that you perform  
Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder  
• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be  
recognized, or recording or playback may not be  
possible.  
[
EMPTY] (p. 62) to prevent the recovery of  
your data.  
• Especially, during recording/playback, do not  
apply shock. After recording, do not apply  
vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the  
ACCESS lamp is lit.  
Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is  
recommended that you destroy the actual body  
of the camcorder.  
• When using a shoulder belt (optional), do not  
crash the camcorder against an object.  
If you cannot record/play back  
• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.  
images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]  
• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a  
long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the  
media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In  
such a case, save your images on some type of  
external media first, and then perform [MEDIA  
FORMAT] (p. 61).  
On the drop sensor  
• To protect the internal hard disk from shock by  
dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor  
function (p. 76). When a drop occurs, or under a  
non-gravity condition, the block noise made  
when this function is activated by the camcorder  
may also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches  
a drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be  
stopped.  
Fragmentation 1 Glossary (p. 115)  
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor  
• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.  
Note on operating temperatures  
• When the temperature of the camcorder  
becomes extremely high or extremely low, you  
may not be able to record or play back on the  
camcorder, due to the protection features of the  
camcorder being activated in such situations. In  
this case, a message appears on the LCD screen  
(p. 93).  
When the camcorder is connected to a  
computer  
• Do not try to format the hard disk of the  
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your  
camcorder may not operate correctly.  
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Table of Contents  
subjects .................................... 33  
(SMTH SLW REC) ..................... 33  
camcorder .................................... 2  
Handycam .................................... 5  
Playback .......................................35  
(Face Index) .............................. 37  
date (Date Index) ...................... 38  
Using PB zoom ............................ 38  
(Slide show) .............................. 39  
Operation flow ................................ 9  
HOME” and “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of  
menus ......................................... 12  
Saving images .............................. 46  
.................................................... 15  
.................................................... 16  
(OTHERS) category ................. 47  
Deleting images ............................ 48  
..................................................... 50  
Dubbing/copying images to a  
camcorder....................................51  
Dividing a movie ........................... 53  
Creating the Playlist ..................... 54  
before recording ......................... 21  
Recording ..................................... 29  
Zooming ...................................... 31  
recording) ................................. 31  
ON) ............................................ 32  
................................................... 32  
..................................................... 60  
..................................................... 61  
(NightShot) ................................ 32  
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.....................................................62  
.....................................................63  
File/folder structure on the camcorder  
Duo” ............................................99  
pack ........................................ 101  
About x.v.Color ......................... 102  
................................................. 103  
What you can do with the  
(SETTINGS) category of the  
HOME MENU ........................64  
List of the  
(SETTINGS) category  
items ......................................... 65  
MOVIE SETTINGS .......................66  
PHOTO SETTINGS ......................70  
playback ....................................112  
VIEW IMAGES SET .....................72  
Glossary ......................................115  
Index ...........................................116  
SOUND/DISP SET .......................73  
OUTPUT SETTINGS ....................74  
CLOCK/ LANG ..........................75  
GENERAL SET ............................76  
Activating functions using the  
OPTION MENU ......................78  
MENU ....................................... 79  
................................................... 79  
Functions set in the  
OPTION  
MENU .........................................80  
Troubleshooting ............................85  
indicators .................................. 93  
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Subject examples and solutions  
Checking yourgolf  
swing  
Getting a good  
shot of a ski slope  
or beach  
BSMTH SLW REC ....................... 33  
BBacklight ...................................33  
BBEACH.......................................82  
BSNOW .......................................82  
Capturing still  
images during  
movie recording  
A child on the  
stage under a spot  
light  
BDual Rec ................................... 32  
BSPOTLIGHT...............................82  
Flowers in close-  
up  
Fireworks with all  
its splendor  
BPORTRAIT ................................ 82  
BFOCUS ...................................... 80  
BFIREWORKS..............................81  
BFOCUS.......................................80  
BTELE MACRO............................ 80  
Focusing on the  
dog on the left  
A sleeping child  
under dim light  
side of the screen  
BFOCUS ...................................... 80  
BSPOT FOCUS ............................ 80  
BNightShot..................................32  
BCOLOR SLOW SHTR .................83  
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Enjoying your camcorder  
Operation flow  
You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie  
recording and still image recording (p. 22).  
b Notes  
• When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard  
definition)) as well.  
• The default setting is as follows:  
– Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality.  
– Still images are recorded on the hard disk.  
• The media and the image quality you select are effective for recording/playback/editing operations.  
BGet ready (p. 15).  
x Selecting the media (p. 22)  
BRecord with HD (high definition) image quality  
(p. 29).  
Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format  
“1920 × 1080/50i” (p. 100), which provides highly-  
detailed, beautiful images.  
b Notes  
• The default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i” (p. 66).  
• “AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be  
described in more detail.  
BPlay back the images.  
x Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 35)  
x Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 41)  
You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD  
(high definition) movies.  
z Tips  
• You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 39) displayed on the screen on connecting your TV  
and camcorder.  
• You can play back the images on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV.  
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BSave recorded images.  
x Dubbing images from the internal hard disk to a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 51)  
x Dubbing to other devices (p. 56)  
The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD  
(standard definition)) varies depending on the  
connected device. For details, see page 56.  
x Editing on a computer (p. 46)  
You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to a computer, or  
save images on a disc. Refer to “PMB Guide.”  
BDelete images.  
If the media is full, you cannot record new images.  
Delete the image data that has been saved on your  
computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can  
record new images on the free media space again.  
x Deleting the selected images (p. 48)  
x Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 61)  
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Recording time of movies (internal hard disk)  
HD (high definition) image quality  
AVCHD format  
Recording mode  
Approximate recordable time (hour minute)  
AVC HD 16M (FH)  
(highest quality)*  
4 h 50 m  
9 h 40 m  
AVC HD 9M (HQ)  
(high quality)**  
AVC HD 7M (SP)  
(standard quality)**  
11 h 50 m  
15 h 10 m  
AVC HD 5M (LP)  
(long play)**  
* Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format.  
**Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format.  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
MPEG2 format  
Recording mode  
Approximate recordable time (hour minute)  
SD 9M (HQ)  
(high quality)  
9 h 40 m  
SD 6M (SP)  
(standard quality)  
14 h 30 m  
27 h 40 m  
SD 3M (LP)  
(long play)  
z Tips  
• Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.  
• For the recordable time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” see page 24.  
• You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999  
scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
• You can record the maximum 9,999 still images on the hard disk. For the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” see  
• The maximum continuous recordable time is approximately 13 hours.  
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the  
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media.  
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces  
the overall recording time.  
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Enjoying your camcorder  
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of menus  
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your  
camcorder  
(HELP)  
Displays a description of the item (p. 13)  
Category  
BCategories and items of the HOME MENU  
(CAMERA) category  
Item  
Page  
PRINT  
Item  
Page  
USB CONNECT  
TV CONNECT Guide*  
MOVIE*  
PHOTO*  
SMTH SLW REC  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
Item  
Page  
MOVIE MEDIA SET*  
PHOTO MEDIA SET*  
MEDIA INFO  
Item  
Page  
VISUAL INDEX*  
INDEX*  
MEDIA FORMAT*  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
INDEX*  
PLAYLIST  
(SETTINGS) category  
(OTHERS) category  
To customize your camcorder (p. 64)*.  
Item  
Page  
DELETE*  
* You can also set these items during Easy  
PHOTO CAPTURE  
MOVIE DUB  
PHOTO COPY  
EDIT  
Handycam operation (p. 25). For the items  
available in the  
(SETTINGS) category, see  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
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Using the HOME MENU  
4
5
Touch the desired item.  
Example: [EDIT]  
1
While pressing the green button,  
turn the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn on  
the power.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
To hide the HOME MENU screen  
Touch  
.
2
3
Press  
(HOME) A (or B).  
(HOME) B  
BWhen you want to know something  
about the function of each item on  
the HOME MENU - HELP  
1
Press  
(HOME).  
The HOME MENU appears.  
(HOME) A  
Touch the desired category.  
Example:  
(OTHERS) category  
2
Touch  
(HELP).  
The bottom of the  
orange.  
(HELP) turns  
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3
Touch the item you want to learn  
more about.  
When you touch an item, its explanation  
appears on the screen.  
To apply the option, touch [YES],  
otherwise, touch [NO].  
To deactivate the HELP  
Touch  
(HELP) again in step 2.  
Using the OPTION MENU  
Just a touch on the screen during shooting  
or playback displays the functions available  
at that moment. You will find it easy to  
make various settings. See page 78 for  
further details.  
(OPTION)  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 111)  
Make sure that you have the following  
items supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16)  
Handycam Station (1) (p. 16, 110)  
21-pin adaptor (p. 44)  
For the model with the  
bottom surfaces only.  
mark printed on their  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1)  
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)  
– PMB Guide  
– Handycam Handbook (This Handbook)  
“Operating Guide” (1)  
Component A/V cable (1) (p. 41)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43, 56)  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
5
/CHG  
(charge) lamp  
4
3
5
Battery pack  
1
DC IN jack  
POWER switch  
2
DC plug  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord (Mains lead)  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) (p. 101) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
4
5
Attach the battery pack by sliding  
it in the direction of the arrow  
until it clicks.  
b Notes  
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.  
Insert the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station securely, all  
the way to the bottom.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on the Handycam  
Station.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. When the /CHG  
(charge) lamp turns off, the battery is  
fully charged.  
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug  
is facing up.  
b Notes  
• When inserting the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.  
2
3
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
Turn the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to OFF  
(CHG) (the default setting).  
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To remove your camcorder from the  
Handycam Station  
Turn off the power, then remove the  
camcorder from the Handycam Station  
holding both your camcorder and the  
Handycam Station.  
To remove the battery pack  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
BATT (battery  
release) lever  
b Notes  
• When you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 20)/  
ACCESS lamps (p. 29) are turned off.  
• When you store the battery pack, fully discharge  
the battery before storing it for an extended  
period (see page 102 for the details of storage).  
To charge the battery pack using only  
the AC Adaptor  
Turn off the power, then connect the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your  
camcorder.  
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a  
power source  
Make the same connections as you do when  
charging the battery pack. The battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
POWER switch  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISP/BATT INFO.  
With the v mark  
on the right  
DC IN jack  
Open the  
DC plug  
jack cover  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
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After a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the  
information is displayed.  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
NP-FH100  
HD  
SD HD SD  
355 415 170 200  
370 415 180 200  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
• Top: When the media is set to the hard disk  
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
60  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
b Notes  
• All times measured under the following  
conditions:  
– [REC MODE]: SP  
– The LCD backlight turns on.  
Playing time  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
135  
135  
170  
390  
NP-FH60 (supplied)  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
Playback time*  
HD SD  
95 95  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
100  
100  
NP-FH60 (supplied)  
NP-FH70  
130  
130  
130  
130  
205  
215  
205  
215  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
NP-FH100  
470  
485  
470  
485  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
HD SD  
HD SD  
• Top: When the media is set to the hard disk  
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”  
70  
75  
80  
80  
30  
30  
50  
50  
70  
80  
40  
40  
50  
50  
90  
90  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
100 110  
100 110  
150 185  
160 185  
* When the LCD backlight is on.  
On the battery pack  
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor, turn the POWER switch to OFF  
NP-FH70  
(CHG) and turn off the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 20)/ACCESS lamp (p. 29).  
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• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) 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 or the Handycam  
Station, even when the power cord (mains lead)  
is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
• When attaching an optional video light, it is  
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-  
FH100 battery pack.  
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,  
which only allows short recording and playback  
times, with your camcorder.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured when using the camcorder at  
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C 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 outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
source (mains) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the  
date and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
3
Select the desired geographical  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
area with  
[NEXT].  
/
, then touch  
4
5
Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch  
[NEXT].  
(HOME)  
Set [Y] (year) with  
/
.
Touch the button  
on the LCD  
screen.  
POWER switch  
6
7
8
Select [M] with  
the month with  
/
/
, then set  
.
1
2
While pressing the green button,  
turn the POWER switch  
repeatedly in the direction of the  
arrow until the respective lamp  
lights up.  
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in  
the same way, then touch [NEXT].  
Make sure that the clock is  
correctly set, then touch  
(Movie): To record movies  
.
(Still): To record still images  
The clock starts.  
Go to step 3 when you turn on your  
camcorder for the first time.  
You can set any year up to the year  
2037.  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/  
LANG] t [CLOCK SET]  
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
To turn off the power  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
b Notes  
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3  
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets  
discharged and the date and time settings may  
be cleared from the memory. In that case,  
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then  
set the date and time again (p. 105).  
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Step 4: Making  
setting adjustments  
before recording  
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be  
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You  
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.  
• The lens cover opens automatically when the  
power is turned on. It closes when the playback  
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.  
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power  
turns off automatically if you leave your  
camcorder without any operation attempted for  
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power  
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 76).  
Adjusting the LCD panel  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
190 degrees to the  
camcorder  
290 degrees  
z Tips  
(max.)  
• The date and time does not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the media, and can be displayed during  
playback (see page 72 for [DATA CODE]).  
• Refer to page 98 for information concerning  
“World time difference.”  
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work  
correctly, adjust the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION) (p. 104).  
DISP/BATT INFO  
2180 degrees  
(max.)  
Changing the language setting  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language. To  
select the screen language, touch  
seconds until  
appears.  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or you want  
to save battery power. The recorded image  
will not be affected by the setting. To turn  
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/  
BATT INFO for a few seconds until  
disappears.  
LANG] t [  
LANGUAGE SET] (p. 75).  
b Notes  
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
panel.  
z Tips  
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you  
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen  
facing out. This is convenient during playback  
operations.  
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Step 5: Selecting the  
media  
• Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t  
You can select the hard disk or “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/  
editing media on your camcorder. Select the  
media for movies and still images  
separately.  
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]  
(p. 73), and adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
• The information is displayed or hidden (display  
y no display) each time you press DISP/  
BATT INFO.  
The default setting is hard disk for movies  
and still images.  
Hard disk  
Fastening the grip belt  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
“Memory Stick”  
Movie  
Still  
image  
b Notes  
• You can do recording/playback/editing  
operations for the selected media. When you  
want to change media, reselect the media.  
z Tips  
• See pages 11 and 24 for the recordable time.  
• See page 51 on dubbing/copying between two  
media.  
Selecting the media for movies  
1
2
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE  
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
The media setting screen for movies  
appears.  
HDD  
HDD  
MEMORY STICK  
MEMORY STICK  
MOVIE MEDIA SET  
Select the media and image quality.  
Touch the desired media and  
image quality.  
indicates HD (high definition)  
image quality, and  
indicates SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
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Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”  
3
Touch [YES] t  
The media for movies is changed.  
.
Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” has been  
selected as the media.  
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in  
your camcorder, see page 2.  
Selecting the media for still  
images  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO  
MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in  
the direction of the arrow.  
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the  
right direction until it clicks.  
The media setting screen for still images  
appears.  
3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.  
HDD  
MEMORY STICK  
PHOTO MEDIA SET  
Select the media.  
ACCESS lamp (“Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”)  
2
3
Touch the desired media.  
Touch [YES] t  
.
2
If you have selected “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” as the movie  
media, turn the POWER switch  
The media for still images is changed.  
until the  
up.  
(Movie) lamp lights  
To check the media setting  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF  
(CHG), turn it on while pressing the  
green button.  
1 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light  
up the  
(Movie)/  
(Still) lamp  
depending on which media you want to  
check.  
2 Check the media icon on the screen.  
Media icon  
: Hard disk  
: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
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The [Create a new Image Database  
File.] screen appears on the LCD screen  
when you insert a new “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
The capacity and approximate  
recordable time of the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” (Unit: min.)  
The number in ( ) is the minimum  
recordable time.  
HD (high definition) image quality  
AVC  
HD  
16M  
(FH)  
AVC  
HD  
AVC  
HD  
AVC  
HD  
9M  
7M  
5M  
(HQ)  
(SP)  
(LP)  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
6
(6)  
10  
(9)  
15  
(10)  
20  
(15)  
3
Touch [YES].  
To record only still images on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO].  
10  
(10)  
25  
(20)  
30  
(20)  
40  
(35)  
25  
(25)  
55  
(40)  
65  
(45)  
85  
(70)  
To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and  
lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
in once.  
55  
(55)  
115  
(80)  
140  
(100)  
180  
(145)  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
b Notes  
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover  
during recording.  
SD 9M  
(HQ)  
SD 6M  
(SP)  
SD 3M  
(LP)  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
10  
(10)  
20  
(10)  
35  
(25)  
• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or  
image data may be damaged.  
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.  
It may be possible that there is not enough free  
space.] is displayed in step 3, format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 61). Note that  
formatting will delete all data recorded on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
25  
(25)  
40  
(25)  
80  
(50)  
55  
(50)  
80  
(50)  
160  
(105)  
115  
(100)  
170  
(100)  
325  
(215)  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop.  
b Notes  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made  
by Sony Corporation. The recordable time may  
vary depending on the recording conditions,  
[REC MODE] (p. 66), and the type of “Memory  
Stick.”  
z Tips  
• For the number of recordable still images, see  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording and playback with ease  
(Easy Handycam operation)  
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform  
recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size  
larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 22).  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
turn it while pressing the green button.  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
Turn the POWER  
switch G in the  
1
Turn the POWER  
switch G in the  
direction of the arrow  
direction of the arrow  
until the  
(Movie)  
until the  
(Still) lamp  
lamp lights up.  
lights up.  
2
3
Press EASY I.  
2
3
Press EASY I.  
EASY  
EASY  
appears on  
appears on  
the LCD screen.  
the LCD screen.  
Press START/STOP H (or D) to  
start recording.*  
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust  
the focus  
press it fully  
sounds).  
A
(a beep sounds), then  
(a shutter click  
B
RC  
[30min]  
[STBY] b [REC]  
Flashing b Lights up  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
* The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 66).  
z Tips  
• During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 69).  
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Playing back recorded movies/still images  
1
Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.  
Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or E).  
2
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).  
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded  
(B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)  
HOME MENU  
Searches for images  
by date (p. 38)  
Previous 6 images  
Next 6 images  
HDD  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
1
2
3
4
*
:Goes to the Film Roll Index screen.  
:Goes to the Face Index screen.  
:Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*  
:Displays still images.  
appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE  
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).  
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3
Start playback.  
Movies:  
Touch the  
or  
tab, then select the desired movie to play back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Returns (to the  
VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
Beginning of the  
movie/previous  
movie  
Next movie  
The recording date/  
time*  
Stops (goes to the  
VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
Reverse/ Forward  
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 72).  
z Tips  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
• You can slow down the playback speed by touching  
• You can adjust the volume by touching  
/
during pause.  
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t  
(HOME) t  
[VOLUME], then touch  
/
.
Still images:  
Touch the  
tab, then select the desired still image to play back.  
Slide show (p. 39)  
Returns (to the  
VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
The recording  
date/time*  
Goes to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
Previous/Next  
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 72).  
z Tips  
• To change the media, select the media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22).  
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To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
Press EASY I again.  
disappears  
from the LCD screen.  
Menu settings during Easy Handycam  
operation  
Press  
(HOME) C (or B) to display  
the menu items available for setup changes  
(p. 12, 64).  
b Notes  
• Most of the menu items automatically return to  
the default settings. The settings of some menu  
items are fixed. For details, see page 86.  
• You cannot use the  
(OPTION) MENU.  
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to  
add effects to images or change settings.  
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam  
operation  
You cannot use some buttons/functions  
during Easy Handycam operation since  
they are automatically set (p. 86). If you set  
an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy  
Handycam operation] may appear.  
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Recording  
The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22).  
In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk.  
(HOME) D  
PHOTO E  
Lens cover  
(HOME) A  
Opens automatically  
when the power is  
switched on.  
START/STOP B  
ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)  
/CHG  
(charge) lamp  
START/  
STOP F  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp  
ACCESS lamp  
(“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”)  
POWER switch C  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
turn it while pressing the green button.  
• You can check the recordable time and the  
remaining capacity, etc., by touching  
b Notes  
• If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing after  
recording is finished, it means data is still being  
written onto the media. Do not apply shock or  
vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove  
the battery or AC Adaptor.  
(HOME) A (or D) t  
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 60).  
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next  
movie file is created automatically.  
z Tips  
• For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in  
your camcorder, see page 2.  
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Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
Turn the POWER switch C in the  
direction of the arrow until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
1
Turn the POWER switch C in the  
direction of the arrow until the  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
2
Press START/STOP F (or B).  
2
Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust  
the focus A (a beep sounds),  
then press it fully B (a shutter  
click sounds).  
[STBY] b [REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
F (or B) again.  
Flashing b Lights up  
appears beside  
disappears, the image has been  
recorded.  
or  
. When  
z Tips  
• For the recordable time and the number of  
recordable images, see pages 11, 24 and 71.  
• You can record still images during movie  
recording by pressing PHOTO E ([Dual Rec],  
p. 32).  
• A frame is shown on the detected face, and the  
detected face image is optimized automatically  
([FACE DETECTION], p. 69).  
• When a face is detected during movie recording,  
flashes and the detected face is stored in the  
index. You can search for a desired scene by a  
face image when playing back ([Face Index],  
p. 37).  
• You can capture still images from recorded  
movies (p. 50).  
• You can switch the shooting mode by touching  
(HOME) A (or D) t  
t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].  
(CAMERA)  
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Zooming  
Recording sound with more  
presence (5.1ch surround  
recording)  
You can magnify images up to 15 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever or  
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be  
recorded with the Built-in microphone. You  
can enjoy realistic sound when playing the  
movieondevicesthatsupport5.1chsurround  
sound.  
Built-in microphone  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound  
Glossary (p. 115)  
b Notes  
• If you play back 5.1ch sound on your  
camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically  
converted and output in 2ch.  
• To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded  
with HD (high definition) image quality, you  
need an AVCHD format device compatible with  
5.1ch surround.  
• When you connect your camcorder with an  
HDMI cable (optional), the sound of movies  
with HD (high definition) image quality is  
automatically output in 5.1ch sound.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
b Notes  
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power  
zoom lever may also be recorded.  
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
The sound of the movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality is converted to 2ch.  
• You can create a disc, which contains the  
movies recorded on your camcorder, on a  
computer using the supplied software. If you  
play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you  
can enjoy realistic sound.  
z Tips  
• You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch  
SURROUND] (  
) or [2ch STEREO]  
(
) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 67).  
z Tips  
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 67) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 15 × when  
recording movies.  
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z Tips  
Starting shooting quickly  
(QUICK ON)  
• When the POWER switch is set to  
the size of still images becomes [  
(16:9 wide) or [2.2M] (4:3).  
(Movie),  
3.0M]  
• You can record still images during recording  
standby in the same way as when the  
lamp is turned on. You can also record with the  
flash.  
(Still)  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot)  
When you press QUICK ON, the  
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power  
saving mode) instead of turning off. The  
QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during  
sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start  
recording next time. Your camcorder  
returns to recording standby in  
approximately 1 second.  
z Tips  
• During sleep mode, the battery is consumed at  
about half that of usual recording, enabling you  
to save battery power.  
Infrared port  
• The power turns off automatically if you do not  
operate your camcorder for a certain period  
during sleep mode. You can set the time that  
you want the camcorder to remain on before  
automatically turning off in sleep mode  
([QUICK ON STBY], p. 76).  
When you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to  
ON,  
appears. You can record images in  
dark places.  
b Notes  
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions  
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the  
infrared port with your fingers or other objects.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot  
functions in bright places. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
Recording high quality still  
images during movie recording  
(Dual Rec)  
You can record high quality still images  
during movie recording by pressing  
PHOTO.  
b Notes  
• You cannot use the flash during movie  
recording.  
z Tips  
• To record an image brighter, use the Super  
NightShot function (p. 83). To record an image  
more faithfully to the original colors, use the  
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 83).  
may appear when the capacity of the  
recording media is not enough or when you  
record still images continuously. You cannot  
record still images while  
is displayed.  
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1 Touch  
t [SMTH SLW REC].  
(HOME) t  
(CAMERA)  
Adjusting the exposure for  
backlit subjects  
2 Press START/STOP.  
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as  
a 12-second-slow-motion movie.  
[Recording...] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press . (back light) to display . on the  
screen. To cancel the back light function,  
press . (back light) again.  
Touch  
recording.  
to cancel the smooth slow  
Recording in mirror mode  
To change the setting  
Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab, then  
select the setting you want to change.  
• [TIMING]  
Select the recording start point after  
START/STOP is pressed. The default  
setting is [3sec AFTER].  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side (2).  
[3sec AFTER]  
z Tips  
[3sec BEFORE]  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
• [RECORD SOUND]  
Select [ON] (  
) to superimpose sounds  
Recording fast action in slow-  
motion (SMTH SLW REC)  
such as conversation on the slow motion  
pictures (The default setting is [OFF]).  
Your camcorder records sounds for about  
12 seconds while [Recording...] is  
displayed in step 2.  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under the ordinary  
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.  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3-  
second movie (approx.).  
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as  
good as that of normal recording.  
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• During Easy Handycam operation, the [SMTH  
SLW REC] function cannot be used. Cancel  
Easy Handycam operation.  
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Recording/Playback  
Playback  
You can play back the images on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22).  
In the default setting, the images on the hard disk are played back.  
Lens cover  
Closes when an INDEX screen appears.  
Power zoom lever D  
POWER switch E  
(HOME) A  
(HOME) B  
(VIEW IMAGES) C  
(VIEW  
IMAGES) F  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch E to turn on your camcorder.  
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES) F (or C).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).  
Appears with the image on the tab that was lastly played back/recorded  
(B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)  
HOME MENU  
Selects images  
by date (p. 38)  
Previous  
6 images  
Next  
6 images  
Returns to the  
HDD  
recording screen  
(OPTION)  
1
2
3
4
*
:Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 37).  
:Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 37).  
:Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*  
:Displays still images.  
appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE  
MEDIA SET] (p. 22).  
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z Tips  
• The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power  
zoom lever D. To fix this number, press  
IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 72).  
(HOME) B (or A) t  
(SETTINGS) t [VIEW  
3
Start playing back.  
Playing movies  
Touch the or  
tab, then select the desired movie to play back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Returns (to the INDEX screen)  
Beginning of the movie/previous  
movie  
Next movie  
Stops (goes to the INDEX  
screen)  
(OPTION)  
Reverse/Forward  
z Tips  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.  
• Touch  
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.  
• A touch of  
/
makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it  
approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it  
approximately 60 times faster.  
Viewing still images  
Touch the  
tab, then select the desired still image to play back.  
Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
Slide show (p. 39)  
(OPTION)  
Goes to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
Previous/Next  
To adjust the sound volume  
Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with  
/
.
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z Tips  
z Tips  
• You can switch the playback mode by touching  
• You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by  
(HOME) B (or A) t  
(VIEW  
touching  
IMAGES) t [  
(HOME) t  
(VIEW  
IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].  
INDEX].  
Searching for desired scene by  
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)  
Searching for desired scene by  
face (Face Index)  
Movies can be divided by a set time and the  
first scene of each division is displayed on  
the INDEX screen. You can start playing  
back a movie from the selected thumbnail.  
Select the media which contains the movie  
you want to play back before the operation  
The face images detected during movie  
recording are displayed on the index screen.  
You can play back the movie from the  
selected face image.  
Select the media which contains the movie  
you want to play back before the operation  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch to turn  
on the camcorder, and press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch to turn  
on the camcorder, and press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
Touch  
(Film Roll Index).  
Touch  
(Face Index).  
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  
HDD  
HDD  
Sets the interval at which to create  
thumbnails of scenes in a movie.  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
/
to select the desired  
, then touch the  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
to select the desired  
Touch  
desired face image to view the  
scene.  
Touch  
/
to search for the  
Playback starts from the beginning of  
the scene with the selected face image.  
desired scene, then touch the  
scene you want to play back.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
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b Notes  
3
4
Touch date on the screen.  
• Faces may not be detected depending on  
recording conditions.  
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or  
who do not face towards the camera.  
The recording dates of images are  
displayed on the screen.  
• Set [  
setting) before recording to play back from [  
INDEX] (p. 70). Make sure that flashes  
INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default  
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen  
during recording, and detected face images are  
stored in [Face Index].  
z Tips  
• You can display the [Face Index] screen by  
touching  
IMAGES) t [  
(HOME) t  
(VIEW  
INDEX].  
Touch  
/
to select the date of  
Searching for desired images by  
date (Date Index)  
the desired image, then touch  
.
The images of the selected date are  
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
You can search for desired images by date  
efficiently.  
Select the media which contains the image  
you want to play back before the operation  
(p. 22).  
z Tips  
b Notes  
• On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen,  
you can use the Date Index function by  
following the steps 3 to 4.  
• You cannot use the Date Index function for still  
images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Using PB zoom  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch to turn  
on the camcorder, and press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
You can magnify still images from about  
1.1 to 5 times the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on  
the LCD frame.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
To search for movies, touch the  
or  
tab. To search for still  
tab.  
images, touch the  
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Playing the image on  
a TV  
1 Play back the still image you want to  
Connection methods and quality of the  
image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard  
definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ  
depending on what type of TV is connected,  
and the connectors used.  
magnify.  
2 Magnify the still image with T  
(Telephoto).  
The screen is framed.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 16).  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
3 Touch the screen at the point you want  
to display in the center of the displayed  
frame.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
b Notes  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to  
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 68).  
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the  
TV when playing back. Refer to the instruction  
manual of your TV for details.  
To cancel, touch  
.
Playing back a series of still  
images (Slide show)  
Operation flow  
You can connect your camcorder to the TV  
easily following the instructions displayed  
on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT  
Guide].  
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the  
TV.  
Touch  
screen.  
on the still image playback  
r
Connect your camcorder and TV  
The slide show begins from the selected  
still image.  
Touch  
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].  
r
to stop the slide show.  
Make the required output settings  
To restart, touch  
again.  
on your camcorder (p. 41).  
b Notes  
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
z Tips  
• You can also play back the slide show by  
touching  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [SLIDE  
SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• You can set continuous slide show playback by  
selecting  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [SLIDE  
SHOW SET]. The default setting is [ON]  
(continuous playback).  
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Selecting the most  
advantageous connection - TV  
CONNECT Guide  
Your camcorder will advise you of the most  
advantageous way of connecting your TV.  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder, and  
touch (HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT  
Guide].  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
Touch the answer to the question  
displayed on the screen.  
A/V Remote  
Connector  
Meanwhile, you can make the relevant  
connection between your camcorder and  
the TV.  
b Notes  
• Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are  
equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V  
OUT jack (p. 107, 110). Connect the A/V  
connecting cable or component A/V cable either  
to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder.  
If you connect A/V connecting cables or  
component A/V cable to both the Handycam  
Station and your camcorder at the same time,  
image disturbance may occur.  
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Connecting to a high definition TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high  
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are  
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
t (p. 42)  
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/576i] (p. 75)  
A
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
1
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(White)  
(Red)  
b Notes  
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to  
output audio signals.  
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: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
HDMI  
IN  
B
2
HDMI cable (optional)  
b Notes  
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
• Use an HDMI mini plug on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connection to your TV on  
the other end.  
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the images.  
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.  
• 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.  
• When the connected device is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, movies recorded with the HD (high  
definition) image quality are output on 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Movies recorded with the SD  
(standard definition) image quality are converted to 2ch sound.  
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition)  
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back  
with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
t (p. 43)  
t (p. 43)  
To set the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 74).  
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b Notes  
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not  
compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch  
[WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 67).  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t  
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [COMPONENT] t  
[576i] (p. 75)  
C
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
1
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]* (p. 74)  
(White)  
(Red)  
b Notes  
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to  
output audio signals.  
(SETTINGS) t  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
D
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]* (p. 74)  
1
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
b Notes  
• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio  
signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(SETTINGS) t  
1
E
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]* (p. 74)  
* Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV.  
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cable**, a whole new world of photos can  
be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.  
When connecting to your TV via a 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.).  
* The TV will automatically switch to the  
appropriate mode when displaying photos.  
**Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer  
to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HD-  
compatible TV for details.  
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 red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
Using “BRAVIA” Sync  
You can do the playback operation with the  
remote commander of your TV* by  
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”  
Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable.  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your  
camcorder (For models with the  
printed on their bottom surfaces only). This  
adaptor is designed for output use only.  
mark  
HDMI cable  
* “BRAVIA” TVs sold in 2008 or later are  
compatible with “BRAVIA” Sync.  
b Notes  
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to  
output images, images are output with SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
1
2
Connect your camcorder and a  
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV*  
with the HDMI cable (optional).  
z Tips  
• If you connect your camcorder to the TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images,  
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as  
follows:  
Turn on your camcorder.  
HDMI t component t S VIDEO t video.  
The TV input is switched automatically,  
and the image of your camcorder is  
displayed on the TV.  
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.  
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality  
images and digital audio.  
On “PhotoTV HD”  
Your camcorder is compatible with  
“PhotoTV HD.” “PhotoTV HD” allows for  
highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of  
subtle textures and colors. By connecting  
Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices  
using an HDMI cable* or a component A/V  
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3
Operate the remote commander  
of the TV.  
You can do the following operations.  
– Display  
(VIEW IMAGES) of  
(HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU  
button  
– Display an INDEX screen, such as the  
VISUAL INDEX screen, by pressing up/  
down/left/right/enter buttons on the remote  
commander of your TV, and play back the  
desired movies or still images  
b Notes  
• To set your camcorder, touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t  
[CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default  
setting).  
• Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction  
manual of the TV for details.  
z Tips  
• If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned  
off simultaneously.  
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Saving images  
The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). Due to the limited  
capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media  
such as a DVD-R or a computer.  
z Tips  
• You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your  
camcorder (p. 51).  
Saving images using a computer  
By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save the images  
recorded on your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your  
camcorder, if necessary. For details, see “PMB Guide.”  
Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)  
You can save images recorded on the hard disk of the camcorder  
directly to a DVD with ease by pressing the  
button.  
(DISC BURN)  
Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up)  
You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a  
computer.  
Creating a disc with selected images  
You can save images copied to your computer on a disc. You can also  
edit those images.  
Refer to the supplied “Operating Guide.”  
Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub movies with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
Connecting with the USB cable  
You can dub movies with HD (high definition) image quality or SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
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Editing (OTHERS) category  
This category enables you to edit the  
images on the media. Also, you can enjoy  
your camcorder by connecting to other  
devices.  
TV CONNECT Guide  
Your camcorder helps you select the  
appropriate connection for your device  
(OTHERS) category  
Item list  
DELETE  
You can delete images on the media (p. 48).  
PHOTO CAPTURE  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image (p. 50).  
MOVIE DUB  
You can dub movies recorded on the hard  
disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 51).  
PHOTO COPY  
You can copy still images recorded on the  
hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(p. 52).  
EDIT  
You can edit the images (p. 53).  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 54).  
PRINT  
You can print still images on a connected  
PictBridge printer (p. 58).  
USB CONNECT  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
computer etc., via the USB cable.  
See “Operating Guide” for connecting to  
the computer.  
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Deleting images  
You can delete images recorded on the  
media using your camcorder.  
4
5
Touch the movie to be deleted.  
b Notes  
You cannot restore images once they are deleted.  
• DonotremovethebatterypackortheACAdaptor  
from your camcorder while deleting the images.  
It may damage the media.  
• Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while  
deleting images from the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
• When write-protection is set to the images in the  
“MemoryStickPRODuobyanotherdevice,you  
cannotdelete theimages from theMemory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
.
Touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
z Tips  
You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
• You can delete an image on the playback screen  
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
from  
(OPTION) MENU.  
• To delete all images recorded in the media, and  
recover all the recordable space of the media,  
format the media (p. 61).  
To delete all movies at one time  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL]/[  
Deleting movies  
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t  
.
You can free media space by deleting image  
data from the camcorder.  
You can check the free media space using  
[MEDIA INFO] (p. 60).  
Select the media which contains the movie  
you want to delete before the operation  
(p. 22).  
To delete all the movies recorded on  
the same day at one time  
1 In step 3, touch [  
DELETE by  
date]/[  
DELETE by date].  
b Notes  
• Important datashould be saved on external media  
(p. 46).  
DELETE by date  
1
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
(HOME) t  
2 Touch  
/
to select the recording  
date of the desired movie, then touch  
.
The movies recorded on the selected  
date are displayed on the screen.  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
2
3
Touch [  
DELETE].  
confirm the movie. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
Touch [  
DELETE].  
DELETE] or [  
3 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
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b Notes  
To delete all the still images recorded  
on the same day at one time  
This function is available only when the  
internal hard disk is selected as the media.  
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist  
(p. 54), the movie added to the Playlist is  
deleted also from the Playlist.  
1 In step 3, touch [  
DELETE by date].  
Deleting still images  
Select the media which contains the still  
image you want to delete before the  
operation (p. 23).  
DELETE by date  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
2 Touch  
date of the desired still image, then  
touch  
/
to select the recording  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
Touch [ DELETE].  
Touch [ DELETE].  
.
The still images recorded on the  
selected date are displayed on the  
screen.  
Touch the still image on the LCD screen  
to confirm the still image. Touch  
return to the previous screen.  
2
3
4
to  
3 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
Touch the still image to be  
deleted.  
The selected still image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the still image on the LCD  
screen to confirm the still image.  
Touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
To delete all still images at one time  
In step 3, touch [  
[YES] t [YES] t  
DELETE ALL] t  
.
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Capturing a still  
image from a movie  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image.  
To finish capturing  
Touch  
t
.
Select the media which contains movies,  
and the media where you want to save still  
images before the operation (p. 22).  
b Notes  
• The image size is fixed depending on the image  
quality of the movie:  
– [  
quality  
– [  
2.1M] with HD (high definition) image  
1
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO  
CAPTURE].  
(HOME) t  
0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
– [VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
• The media where you want to save still images  
should have enough free space.  
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen  
appears.  
• The recording date and time of captured still  
images is the same as the recording date and  
time of the movies.  
• If the movie you are capturing from has no data  
code, the recording date and time of the still  
image will be the date and time you captured  
from the movie.  
2
3
Touch the movie to be captured.  
The selected movie starts playback.  
Touch  
at the point where you  
want to capture.  
The movie pauses.  
0:00:24  
9999  
PHOTO CAPTURE  
4
Touch  
.
The captured still image is saved on the  
media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA  
SET] (p. 23).  
When capturing is finished, the screen  
returns to pause.  
To continue capturing  
Touch  
, then follow the steps 3 to 4.  
To capture a still image from another  
movie, touch  
then follow the steps 2 to  
4.  
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Dubbing/copying  
images to a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” with  
your camcorder  
[
t
DUB]: To dub the  
movies with SD (standard definition)  
image quality  
Dubbing movies  
3
4
Touch the type of dubbing.  
You can dub movies recorded on the  
internal hard disk of your camcorder to a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
your camcorder before the operation.  
[DUB by select]: To select movies and dub  
[DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a  
specified date  
[
DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlists  
with HD (high definition) image quality  
DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlists  
b Notes  
[
• When you record a movie on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” for the first time, create the image  
database file by touching  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]  
(p. 63).  
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to  
prevent your camcorder from running out of  
power during dubbing.  
with SD (standard definition) image  
quality  
(HOME) t  
When you select Playlist as the source  
of dubbing, follow the on-screen  
instructions to dub.  
Select the movie to be dubbed.  
z Tips  
[DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be  
dubbed. The selected movie is marked  
with . You can select multiple movies.  
• The original movie will not be deleted after  
dubbing.  
• All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed.  
• The images recorded by this camcorder and  
stored onto the media are called “original.”  
DUB by select  
1
2
Touch  
(HOME) t  
Press and hold:PREVIEW  
(OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB].  
The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.  
Remaining capacity of  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image on the LCD screen  
to confirm the image. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
DUB  
DUB  
to return  
MOVIE DUB  
[DUB by date]: Select the recording date  
of the movie to be dubbed, then touch  
. You cannot select multiple dates.  
Touch the image quality of the  
movie to be dubbed.  
[
t
DUB]: To dub the  
movies with HD (high definition) image  
quality  
DUB by date  
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5
Touch  
t [YES].  
3
Select the still image to be  
copied.  
Dubbing starts.  
[COPY by select]: Touch the still image  
to be copied. The selected still image is  
marked with . You can select multiple  
still images.  
z Tips  
• To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is  
finished, select [  
MEMORY STICK]/[  
MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET]  
and play them back (p. 22).  
COPY  
Copying still images  
Press and hold:PREVIEW  
You can copy still images from the internal  
hard disk of the camcorder to a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
your camcorder before the operation.  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image on the screen to  
confirm the image. Touch  
the previous screen.  
to return to  
[COPY by date]: Select the recording  
date of the still image to be copied, then  
b Notes  
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to  
prevent your camcorder from running out of  
power during copying.  
touch  
dates.  
. You cannot select multiple  
1
2
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY].  
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.  
COPY by date  
4
Touch  
t [YES].  
Copying starts.  
COPY by select  
COPY  
COPY by date  
z Tips  
• To check the copied still images after copying is  
finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on  
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back  
(p. 23).  
Touch the type of copying.  
[COPY by select]: To select still images  
and copy  
[COPY by date]: To copy all still  
images of a specified date  
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Dividing a movie  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing  
the movie. It may damage the media. Also, do  
not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while  
dividing movies on the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
Select the media which contains the movie  
you want to divide before the operation  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
• A slight difference may occur from the point  
where you touch  
and the actual dividing  
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on about half-second increments.  
• If you divide the original movie, the movie  
added to the Playlist will also be divided.  
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].  
Touch the movie to be divided.  
The selected movie starts playback.  
4
Touch  
at the point where you  
want to divide the movie into  
scenes.  
The movie pauses.  
Adjusts the dividing point with more  
precision after the dividing point has  
been selected with  
Returns to the beginning of the  
selected movie  
Play and pause toggles as you press  
.
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot restore movies once they are  
divided.  
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Creating the Playlist  
The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of  
the movies that you have selected.  
The original movies are not changed even if  
you edit or delete the movies added to the  
Playlist.  
Select the media you want to create, play,  
or edit a Playlist before the operation  
(p. 22).  
To add all the movies recorded on the  
same day at one time  
1 In step 2, touch [  
ADD by date].  
ADD by date]/  
[
The recording dates of movies are  
displayed on the screen.  
b Notes  
• Images with HD (high definition) image quality  
and SD (standard definition) image quality are  
added to an individual Playlist.  
2 Touch  
/
to select the recording  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
date of the desired movie.  
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
3 Touch while the selected recording  
date is highlighted.  
The movies recorded on the selected  
date are displayed on the screen.  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
2
3
Touch [  
ADD] or [  
ADD].  
confirm the movie. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
Touch the movie to be added to  
the Playlist.  
4 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while adding to  
the Playlist. It may damage the media. Also, do  
not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while  
editing movies on the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
.
• You cannot add still images to the Playlist.  
• You cannot create a Playlist which contains  
both HD (high definition) image quality and SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
Touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
z Tips  
• You can add a maximum of 999 movies with  
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99  
movies with SD (standard definition) image  
quality to the Playlist.  
4
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
• You can add a movie on the playback screen or  
the INDEX screen by touching  
(OPTION).  
• You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by  
using the supplied software.  
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Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
Playing the Playlist  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Select the media you want to create, play,  
or edit a Playlist before the operation  
4 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
To change the order within the Playlist  
1
Touch  
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].  
The Playlist screen appears.  
(HOME) t  
(VIEW  
1 Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [ MOVE]/[  
MOVE].  
3 Select the movie to be moved.  
HDD  
2
Touch the movie you want to play  
back.  
The selected movie is marked with  
.
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
The Playlist is played back from the  
selected movie to the end, then the  
screen returns to the Playlist screen.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
4 Touch  
.
5 Select the destination with  
/
.
To erase unnecessary movies from  
the Playlist  
1 Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [ ERASE]/[  
ERASE].  
To erase all the movies from the  
Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL]/[  
Destination bar  
ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t  
6 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
.
z Tips  
3 Select the movie to be erased from the  
• When you select multiple movies, the movies  
are moved following the order appearing in the  
Playlist.  
list.  
The selected movie is marked with  
.
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Editing  
Dubbing to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs  
or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for  
this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be  
connected.  
Select the media which contains the images you want to dub before the operation (p. 22).  
b Notes  
Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
• To copy a movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software  
(supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in the computer.  
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
A/V OUT jack  
(Yellow)  
(White) (Red)  
IN  
IN  
(Yellow) (White) (Red)  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Devices with an S VIDEO jack  
Deviceswithout an  
S VIDEO jack  
VCRs or DVD/  
HDD recorders  
: Video/Signal flow  
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
Your camcorder and the Handycam  
Station are equipped with A/V Remote  
Connector or A/V OUT jack (p. 107,  
110). Connect the A/V connecting cable  
either to the Handycam Station or to  
your camcorder, depending on your  
setup.  
can be produced than with an A/V  
connecting cable. Connect the white and  
red plug (left/right audio) and the S  
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the  
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (optional). The yellow plug  
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO  
connection only will not output audio.  
B A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional)  
b Notes  
• You cannot dub to recorders connected with an  
HDMI cable.  
When connecting to another device via  
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (optional), higher quality images  
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• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,  
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device  
5
When dubbing is finished, stop  
the recording device, and then  
your camcorder.  
connected, touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t  
[DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the  
default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 75).  
To record the date/time and camera settings  
data, display them on the screen (p. 72).  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,  
and the red (right channel) or the white (left  
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the  
device.  
Connecting with the USB cable  
Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer,  
etc., compatible with movie dubbing via  
USB connection, to dub without image  
degradation.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor (p. 16). Refer also to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the  
device to be connected.  
1
2
3
Turn on your camcorder, and  
press (VIEW IMAGES).  
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display  
device (p. 74).  
Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device (VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorder) with the A/V  
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or  
an A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional) 2.  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
Connect your camcorder to the input  
jacks of the recording device.  
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder and a DVD writer, etc.,  
with the supplied USB cable (p. 107).  
4
Start playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears  
automatically.  
Refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
STBY  
USB CONNECT  
PRINT  
USB CONNECT  
DISC BURN  
USB SELECT  
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Printing recorded still  
images (PictBridge  
compliant printer)  
You can print out still images using a  
PictBridge compliant printer, without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
3
4
Touch [  
USB CONNECT] or  
[
USB CONNECT] according to  
the media on which the movie you  
want to dub is recorded.  
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor  
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 16). Turn on the printer.  
Select the media which contains the still  
image you want to print before the  
operation (p. 23).  
To print still images on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” containing them into your camcorder.  
Operate the device to be  
connected, and start recording.  
For details, refer to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the device to be  
connected.  
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After dubbing is complete, touch  
[END] t [YES], then disconnect  
the USB cable.  
1
2
3
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet (wall socket) using  
the supplied AC Adaptor.  
Attention  
This camcorder captures high definition  
footage in the AVCHD format. High  
definition footage can be copied onto DVD  
media. However, DVD media containing  
AVCHD footage should not be used with  
DVD based players or recorders, as the  
DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the  
media and may erase its contents without  
warning. DVD media containing AVCHD  
footage may be played on a compatible  
Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other  
compatible device.  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station securely, then  
turn on your camcorder.  
Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to the printer  
using the USB cable (p. 110).  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
z Tips  
4
Touch [PRINT].  
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
[USB CONNECT].  
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b Notes  
You can select a still image on the  
screen.  
• We can guarantee the operation of only models  
that are PictBridge compatible.  
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the  
printer to be used.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
5
Touch the still image to be  
printed.  
– Operate the POWER switch  
– Press  
(VIEW IMAGES)  
– Remove your camcorder from the Handycam  
Station  
– Disconnect the USB cable from your  
camcorder, the Handycam Station or the  
printer  
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from  
your camcorder while printing still images  
saved on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
The selected still image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm the still image.  
Touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
• You can select only the paper sizes that the  
printer can print.  
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,  
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you  
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)  
ratio, the left and right ends of the still image  
may be trimmed widely.  
• Some printer models may not support the date  
printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
instruction manual for details.  
• The still images described below may not be  
printed out:  
– The still image edited by a computer  
– The still image recorded by other devices  
– The still image file exceeding 4 MB  
6
7
Touch  
(OPTION), set the  
following options, then touch  
.
[COPIES]: Set the number of copies of  
a still image to be printed. You can set  
up to 20 copies.  
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],  
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time  
printed).  
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.  
If you do not change the setting, go to  
step 7.  
– The still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760  
pixels  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t  
The still image selection screen appears  
again.  
.
z Tips  
• PictBridge is an industry standard established  
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association  
(CIPA). You can print still images without using  
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a  
digital video camera or digital still camera,  
regardless of model or manufacturer.  
To finish printing  
In step 4, touch  
screen.  
• You can print a still image on the still image  
on the image selection  
playback screen from  
(OPTION) MENU.  
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Utilizing recording media  
(MANAGE MEDIA)  
Checking the media  
information  
You can check the remaining recordable  
time for each recording mode of the media  
selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 22),  
and the approximate free and used media  
space.  
category  
This category enables you to use the hard  
disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for  
various purposes.  
b Notes  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot  
check the media information. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 28).  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].  
Item list  
The remaining recordable time for each  
recording mode is displayed.  
MOVIE MEDIA SET  
You can select the media for movies  
(p. 22).  
z Tips  
• You can check the recordable free space, etc. by  
touching  
at the lower right on the screen.  
PHOTO MEDIA SET  
You can select the media for still images  
(p. 23).  
To turn off the display  
MEDIA INFO  
You can display the media information  
such as the recordable time, etc. (p. 60).  
Touch  
.
b Notes  
• The calculation for media space is 1MB =  
1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than MB are  
discarded when the media space is displayed.  
The displayed size of the whole hard disk space  
will be slightly smaller than the size shown  
below despite displaying both free and used  
hard disk space.  
MEDIA FORMAT  
You can format the media and recover the  
recordable free space (p. 61).  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
You can repair the management  
information of the media (p. 63).  
– HDR-SR10E  
40,000 MB  
• Since there is a management file area, the used  
space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you  
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 61).  
z Tips  
• Only the information of the media selected on  
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. Change  
the media setting if necessary (p. 22).  
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Deleting all images  
(Formatting)  
Formatting deletes all the images to recover  
recordable free space.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor for this operation (p. 16).  
Formatting the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” to be formatted into your  
camcorder.  
b Notes  
To avoid the lossof important images, you should  
save them (p. 46) before performing [MEDIA  
FORMAT].  
• While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not  
disconnect the AC Adaptor.  
2
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
FORMAT] t [MEMORY STICK].  
Formatting the hard disk  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
FORMAT] t [HDD].  
3
4
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
2
3
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
b Notes  
When [Completed.] appears,  
• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, do not eject the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
touch  
.
• Even the still images protected with another  
device against accidental deletion are also  
deleted.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
[Executing...] is on the screen:  
– Operate the POWER switch or buttons  
– Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
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Preventing data on the hard disk of the  
camcorder from being recovered  
[
EMPTY] allows you to write  
unintelligible data onto the hard disk of the  
camcorder. In this way, it may become  
more difficult to recover any original data.  
When you dispose of or transfer the  
4
Press and hold . (back light) for  
a few seconds (p. 109).  
The [  
EMPTY] screen appears.  
camcorder to others, it is recommended that  
you perform [  
EMPTY].  
b Notes  
• If you perform [  
EMPTY], all the images  
are deleted. To avoid the loss of important  
images, they should be saved (p. 46) before  
performing [  
EMPTY].  
• You cannot perform [  
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.  
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the  
operation.  
EMPTY] unless you  
5
6
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
• While performing [  
EMPTY], do not apply  
any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.  
b Notes  
• The actual performing time for [  
approx. 40 minutes.  
• If you stop performing [  
[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the  
operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on the camcorder and  
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
EMPTY] is  
EMPTY] while  
[
EMPTY] when you use the camcorder  
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.  
next time.  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
FORMAT] t [HDD].  
The [  
FORMAT] screen appears.  
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Repairing the image database file  
• The image database files of the hard disk and  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are repaired  
separately.  
This function checks the management  
information and the consistency of movies  
and still images in the media, and repairs  
any inconsistencies found.  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t  
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [HDD] or  
[MEMORY STICK].  
Do you want to check the Image Database File?  
YES  
NO  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
2
Touch [YES].  
The management file check starts.  
Touch and quit the management file  
check if no inconsistency is found.  
3
4
Touch [YES].  
After [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
b Notes  
• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to  
your camcorder, and do not remove the AC  
Adaptor or the battery pack during the  
operation.  
• While repairing the image database file of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” do not eject the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
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Customizing your camcorder  
What you can do with the  
(SETTINGS)  
category of the  
HOME MENU  
You can change the recording functions and  
the operating settings for your convenience.  
3
4
5
Touch the desired setup item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
Using the HOME MENU  
/
to change the page.  
STBY  
REC MODE  
AUDIO MODE  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then  
press (HOME).  
1/3 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
WIDE SELECT  
STEADYSHOT  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
MOVIE SETTINGS  
(HOME)  
Touch the desired item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
(HOME)  
STBY  
REC MODE  
For setting the quality of movies.  
(SETTINGS) category  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
2
Touch  
(SETTINGS).  
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Items  
Page  
List of the (SETTINGS)  
category items  
CONVERSION LENS  
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66)  
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 72)  
Items  
Page  
Items  
Page  
REC MODE  
DATA CODE  
DISPLAY  
AUDIO MODE  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
WIDE SELECT  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
X.V.COLOR  
SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 73)  
Items  
Page  
VOLUME*  
BEEP*  
LCD BRIGHT  
LCD BL LEVEL  
LCD COLOR  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
REMAINING SET  
SUB-T DATE  
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 74)  
FLASH MODE*  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
FACE DETECTION  
INDEX SET*  
Items  
Page  
TV TYPE  
DISP OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
CONVERSION LENS  
CLOCK/ LANG (p. 75)  
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 70)  
Items  
Page  
CLOCK SET*  
AREA SET  
Items  
Page  
IMAGE SIZE*  
FILE NO.  
SUMMERTIME  
LANGUAGE SET*  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
STEADYSHOT  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
FLASH MODE*  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
FACE DETECTION  
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MOVIE SETTINGS  
(Items for recording movies)  
GENERAL SET (p. 76)  
Items  
Page  
DEMO MODE  
REC LAMP  
CALIBRATION  
A.SHUT OFF  
QUICK ON STBY  
REMOTE CTRL  
DROP SENSOR  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 64  
(OPTION MENU) t page 78  
* You can set these items also during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 25).  
The default settings are marked with B.  
**  
The menu name is changed to [SOUND  
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.  
REC MODE (Recording  
mode)  
You can select a recording mode to record a  
movie with HD (high definition) image  
quality from 4 levels.  
HD FH (  
)
Records in the highest quality mode  
(AVC HD 16M (FH)).  
HD HQ (  
)
Records in high quality mode  
(AVC HD 9M (HQ)).  
BHD SP (  
)
Records in standard quality mode  
(AVC HD 7M (SP)).  
HD LP (  
)
Increases the recording time (Long Play)  
(AVC HD 5M (LP)).  
You can select a recording mode to record a  
movie with SD (standard definition) image  
quality from 3 levels.  
SD HQ (  
)
Records in high quality mode  
(SD 9M (HQ)).  
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• The maximum shooting distance using  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
BSD SP (  
Records in standard quality mode  
)
(SD 6M (SP)).  
WIDE SELECT  
SD LP (  
)
Increases the recording time (Long Play)  
When recording with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you can select the  
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the  
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction  
manuals supplied with your TV.  
(SD 3M (LP)).  
b Notes  
• If you record in the LP mode, the quality of  
movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick  
movements may appear with block noise when  
you play back the image.  
B16:9 WIDE  
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9  
(wide) TV screen.  
z Tips  
4:3 (  
)
• See pages 11 and 24 for the expected recording  
time of each recording mode.  
• You can select the [REC MODE] for each  
media separately.  
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3  
TV screen.  
b Notes  
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 74).  
AUDIO MODE  
You can change the recording sound  
format.  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
B5.1ch SURROUND (  
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.  
)
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom to a level greater  
than 15 × during recording. Note that the  
image quality decreases when you use the  
digital zoom.  
2ch STEREO (  
)
Records sound in 2ch stereo.  
b Notes  
appears temporarily regardless of the  
setting when you play back movies recorded on  
the setting; [RECORD SOUND] to [OFF] of  
[SMTH SLW REC].  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
When using either the NightShot (p. 32) or  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 83) function to  
record, you can record clearer images by  
setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which  
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the  
default setting).  
BOFF  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically.  
30 ×  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 30 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
b Notes  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 32).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
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z Tips  
180 ×  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 180 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
ZEBRA  
STEADYSHOT  
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  
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.  
setting,  
is displayed. The zebra pattern  
is not recorded.  
BOFF  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
(Auto Slow Shutter)  
The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
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When recording in dark places, the shutter  
speed is automatically reduced to 1/25  
second (The default setting is [ON]).  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
100  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
X.V.COLOR  
When recording, set to [ON] to capture  
wider range of colors. Various colors such  
as the brilliant color of flowers and  
turquoise blue of the sea can be more  
faithfully reproduced.  
b Notes  
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.  
z Tips  
b Notes  
• IRE represents the screen brightness.  
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded  
content will be played back on an x.v.Color-  
compliant TV.  
REMAINING SET  
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is  
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,  
the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
BON  
Always displays the remaining media  
indicator.  
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:  
– While recording with SD (standard definition)  
image quality  
– While recording a movie  
AUTO  
Displays the remaining recording time of  
movies for about 8 seconds in situations  
such as those described below.  
GUIDEFRAME  
– When your camcorder recognizes the  
remaining media capacity while the  
(Movie) lamp lights up  
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to  
switch the indicator from off to on while  
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  
(The default setting is [OFF]).  
the  
(Movie) lamp lights up  
– When you select the movie recording  
mode on the HOME MENU  
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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.  
b Notes  
• When the remaining recordable time for movies  
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the  
screen.  
FLASH LEVEL  
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle  
date)  
You can set this function when you use the  
built-in flash, or an external flash (optional)  
that is compatible with your camcorder.  
When you set to [ON] (the default setting),  
you can display the recording date and time  
while playing back the image recorded on  
your camcorder, on devices compatible  
with the subtitle display function. Refer  
also to the instruction manual of the display  
device.  
HIGH(  
)
Makes the flash level higher.  
BNORMAL(  
LOW(  
)
)
Makes the flash level lower.  
b Notes  
• The images recorded with HD (high definition)  
image quality can be played back only on  
AVCHD format compatible devices.  
• [SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
REDEYE REDUC  
You can set this function when you record  
still images using the built-in flash or an  
external flash (optional) that is compatible  
with your camcorder.  
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],  
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or  
FLASH MODE  
You can select the flash setting when you  
record still images with the built-in flash or  
an external flash (optional) that is  
[ON],  
appears. You can prevent redeye  
by activating the pre-flash before the flash  
flashes.  
compatible with your camcorder.  
b Notes  
BAUTO  
• The redeye reduction may not produce the  
desired effect due to individual differences and  
other conditions.  
Automatically flashes when there is  
insufficient ambient light.  
ON (  
)
FACE DETECTION  
Always uses the flash regardless of the  
surrounding brightness.  
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color  
and exposure automatically. Also,  
optimizes the face image.  
OFF (  
Records without flash.  
)
BON (  
)
b Notes  
Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The  
detected face image is optimized  
automatically.  
• The recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to  
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).  
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash  
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if  
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.  
• The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers while  
charging the flash, and remains lit when the  
battery charge is complete.  
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PHOTO SETTINGS  
(Items for recording still images)  
Face detection frame  
REC  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
Face detection mark  
ON[NO FRAMES] (  
)
How to set  
Detects a face without showing a frame.  
The detected face image is optimized  
automatically.  
(HOME MENU) t page 64  
(OPTION MENU) t page 78  
OFF  
The default settings are marked with B.  
Does not use [FACE DETECTION] function.  
b Notes  
• Faces may not be detected depending on  
recording conditions.  
IMAGE SIZE  
B4.0M (  
)
4.0M  
• [FACE DETECTION] may not function  
properly depending on recording conditions. Set  
[FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.  
Records still images clearly (2,304 ×  
1,728).  
3.0M (  
)
3.0M  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296).  
INDEX SET  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
search for faces automatically and to  
display the [Face Index] screen (p. 37).  
1.9M (  
)
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).  
Face icons and their meanings  
: When the setting is [ON]  
: This icon flashes when your camcorder  
detects a face. The icon stops flashing when  
the face is recorded in [Face Index].  
: This icon appears when faces cannot  
be recorded in [Face Index].*  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded (640 × 480).  
)
b Notes  
• The selected image size is effective while the  
(still) lamp is lit.  
*
The number of faces that can be detected is limited.  
CONVERSION LENS  
When using a conversion lens (optional),  
use this function to record using the  
optimum compensation for camera shake  
for each lens.  
You can select [WIDE CONVERSION]  
(
) or [TELE CONVERSION] ( ). The  
default setting is [OFF].  
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RESET  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” and the number of recordable  
still images (Unit: number of  
images)*  
Assigns file numbers in sequence,  
following the largest file number existing  
on the current recording medium.  
When the POWER switch is  
(Still)  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
See page 67.  
4.0M  
2304 × 1728  
STEADYSHOT  
4.0M  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
475  
970  
See page 68.  
1900  
3850  
GUIDEFRAME  
See page 68.  
* The number of recordable still images shown is  
for the maximum image size of your camcorder.  
The actual number of recordable still images is  
displayed on the LCD screen during recording.  
ZEBRA  
See page 68.  
b Notes  
FLASH MODE  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made  
by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable  
still images varies depending on the recording  
conditions or type of “Memory Stick.”  
See page 69.  
• You can record up to 9,999 still images on the  
hard disk.  
FLASH LEVEL  
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS sensor and image processing system  
(BIONZ) allows for still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes described.  
See page 69.  
REDEYE REDUC  
See page 69.  
z Tips  
• You can also use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
capacity of under 1 GB for recording still  
images.  
FACE DETECTION  
See page 69.  
FILE NO. (File number)  
CONVERSION LENS  
BSERIES  
See page 70.  
Assigns file numbers of still images in  
sequence even if the “Memory Stick PRO  
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.  
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VIEW IMAGES SET  
(Items to customize the display)  
CAMERA DATA  
Movie  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
Still image  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 64  
(OPTION MENU) t page 78  
The default settings are marked with B.  
DATA CODE  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
CSteadyShot off  
DBrightness  
EWhite balance  
FGain  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
GShutter speed  
HAperture value  
IExposure  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
z Tips  
CAMERA DATA  
Displays camera setting data.  
appears for an image recorded using a flash.  
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if  
you connect your camcorder to a TV.  
DATE/TIME  
• The indicator toggles through the following  
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the  
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t  
[CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication).  
• Depending on the media condition, bars [--:--:--]  
appear.  
ADate  
BTime  
DISPLAY  
You can select the number of thumbnails  
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
Thumbnail  
Glossary (p. 115)  
BZOOM LINK  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)  
with the power zoom lever on your  
camcorder.*  
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SOUND/DISP SET  
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)  
6IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
12IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.  
* You can also operate with the zoom  
buttons on the LCD frame or on the  
Remote Commander.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 64  
(OPTION MENU) t page 78  
The default settings are marked with B.  
VOLUME  
Touch  
/
to adjust the volume  
BEEP  
BON  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
OFF  
Cancels the melody.  
LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen with  
/
.
1 Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
2 Touch  
.
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
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OUTPUT SETTINGS  
(Items for when connecting other devices)  
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD  
back light level)  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
How to set  
b Notes  
(HOME MENU) t page 64  
• When you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected  
for the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face  
the screen outside and close the LCD panel to  
the camcorder body, the setting becomes  
[NORMAL] automatically.  
(OPTION MENU) t page 78  
The default settings are marked with B.  
TV TYPE  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on the TV connected when playing back the  
image. The recorded images are played  
back as following illustrations.  
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
B16:9  
Select this to view your images on a 16:9  
(wide) TV.  
LCD COLOR  
16:9 (wide)  
images  
4:3 images  
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
Low intensity  
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
High intensity  
4:3  
Select this to view your images on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
16:9 (wide)  
images  
4:3 images  
b Notes  
• Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image  
recorded with HD (high definition) image  
quality is 16:9.  
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CLOCK/ LANG  
(Items to set clock and language)  
DISP OUTPUT  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen and LCD screen.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
b Notes  
• The setting of [DISP OUTPUT] may be  
changed according to the setting of [CTRL FOR  
HDMI] (p. 77).  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 64  
(OPTION MENU) t page 78  
COMPONENT  
CLOCK SET  
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting  
your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
See page 20.  
AREA SET  
576i  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock.  
Set your local area using  
/
when  
B1080i/576i  
using your camcorder in other time zones.  
Refer to the world time difference on page  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV that has the component input jack  
and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
SUMMERTIME  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward  
1 hour.  
LANGUAGE SET  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
z Tips  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot  
find your native tongue among the  
options.  
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GENERAL SET  
(Other setup items)  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut  
off)  
B5 min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
NEVER  
/
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
How to set  
b Notes  
(HOME MENU) t page 64  
(OPTION MENU) t page 78  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is  
automatically set to [NEVER].  
The default settings are marked with B.  
QUICK ON STBY (Quick  
on standby)  
DEMO MODE  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
view the demonstration in about 10  
minutes, after you turn the POWER switch  
You can set the time that you want the  
camcorder to remain on before turning off  
in sleep mode (p. 32). The default setting is  
[10min].  
to  
(Movie).  
z Tips  
b Notes  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
[A.SHUT OFF] does not work during sleep  
mode.  
– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO  
– When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration (The demonstration starts  
again after about 10 minutes)  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
control)  
– When you set the POWER switch to  
(Still)  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
use the supplied Remote Commander  
(p. 111).  
– When you press  
IMAGES)  
(HOME) or  
(VIEW  
z Tips  
REC LAMP (Recording  
lamp)  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another VCR  
remote control unit.  
The camera recording lamp on the front of  
your camcorder lights up, as the default  
setting is [ON].  
DROP SENSOR  
When the drop sensor has detected that the  
camcorder has been dropped, your  
camcorder may not allow you to record and  
play back correctly to protect the internal  
hard disk, as the default setting is [ON].  
CALIBRATION  
When dropping is detected,  
appears.  
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b Notes  
• Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the  
camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the  
camcorder, you may damage the internal hard  
disk.  
• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor  
activates. When you record images during an  
activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving,  
you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (  
so as not to activate the drop sensor.  
)
CTRL FOR HDMI  
(Control for HDMI)  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
do the playback operation with the remote  
commander of your TV by connecting your  
camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync  
compatible TV with the HDMI cable  
(p. 44).  
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU  
The  
(OPTION) MENU appears just like  
the pop-up window that appears when you  
right-click the mouse on a computer.  
Various available functions are displayed.  
3
Change the setting, then touch  
.
Using the OPTION MENU  
b Notes  
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen  
depend on the recording/playback status of your  
camcorder at the time.  
1
While using your camcorder,  
touch  
(OPTION) on the screen.  
• Some items appear without a tab.  
• The  
(OPTION) MENU cannot be used  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
(OPTION)  
Tab  
2
Touch the desired item.  
If you cannot find the desired item,  
touch another tab to change the page.  
If you cannot find the item anywhere,  
the function does not work under the  
current situation.  
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Recording items on the OPTION  
MENU  
Viewing items on the OPTION  
MENU  
Items  
*
Page  
Items  
tab  
*
Page  
tab  
a
a
a
FOCUS  
DELETE  
SPOT FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
EXPOSURE  
DELETE by date  
DELETE ALL  
SPOT METER  
SCENE SELECTION  
WHITE BAL.  
tab  
DIVIDE  
a
a
a
ERASE ALL  
MOVE  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
-- (The tab depends on the situation/No  
tab)  
tab  
a
a
a
a
a
ADD**  
FADER  
ADD**  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
ADD by date**  
ADD by date**  
PRINT  
tab  
SLIDE SHOW  
VOLUME  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW SET  
ADD  
a
REC MODE  
a
a
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
MICREF LEVEL  
IMAGE SIZE  
SELF-TIMER  
FLASH MODE  
TIMING  
a
a
a
a
a
ADD  
a
ADD by date  
ADD by date  
COPIES  
RECORD SOUND  
* Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
DATE/TIME  
SIZE  
a
ERASE  
* Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
** Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU, but the item names are different.  
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Functions set in the  
OPTION MENU  
Items you can set only on the  
MENU will be described below.  
(OPTION)  
SPOT FOCUS  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located at the center  
of the screen.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
3 Touch  
.
TELE MACRO  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
b Notes  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 31) moves to the top of  
the T (telephoto) side automatically and  
allows recording subjects at a close distance  
down to about 57 cm (22 1/2 in.).  
z Tips  
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the  
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to  
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to  
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want  
to record a subject at close range, move the  
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then  
adjust the focus.  
• The focal distance information (distance at  
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark and  
focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few  
seconds in the following cases (This  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
b Notes  
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
information will not display correctly if an  
optional conversion lens is being used).  
– When the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual  
– When you set focus manually  
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EXPOSURE  
SCENE SELECTION  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is too bright or too dark.  
You can record images effectively in  
various situations.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record images  
effectively without the [SCENE  
SELECTION] function.  
TWILIGHT* (  
)
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t in step 1.  
.
TWILIGHT PORT. (  
Select to take a subject in the foreground  
against a night view.  
)
SPOT METER (Flexible  
spot meter)  
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the  
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable  
brightness even when there is strong  
contrast between the subject and the  
background, such as subjects in the  
spotlight on stage.  
CANDLE ( )  
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (  
)
Select to reproduce the atmosphere of  
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.  
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
FIREWORKS* (  
)
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
Select to take spectacular shots of  
fireworks.  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
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• Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the  
(Still) lamp is lit, the setting changes to  
LANDSCAPE*(  
)
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
This setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows between the camcorder and the  
subject.  
[AUTO] once the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
WHITE BAL. (White  
balance)  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
BAUTO  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Outdoors  
SPOTLIGHT**(  
)
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
INDOOR (n)  
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
BEACH** (  
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or  
a lake.  
)
– 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  
ONE PUSH (  
)
SNOW** (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
Select to take bright pictures of a white  
landscape.  
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.  
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
3 Touch [  
].  
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE  
BAL.] setting is canceled.  
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b Notes  
NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 32) is also set to  
ON.  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white  
fluorescent lamps.  
appears on the screen.  
To cancel, touch [OFF].  
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  
white objects while  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
flashing after touching  
to [AUTO].  
is flashing quickly.  
b Notes  
• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright  
places. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 32).  
• Remove any conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
keeps  
, set [WHITE BAL.]  
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE  
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
z Tips  
• If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder  
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select  
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby  
white object for about 10 seconds for better  
color balance adjustment.  
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE  
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE  
SELECTION] settings, or bring your camcorder  
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,  
you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to  
readjust the white balance.  
FADER  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to  
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,  
then touch  
.
2 Press START/STOP.  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
To cancel the fader before starting the  
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.  
If you press START/STOP, the setting is  
canceled.  
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to  
[ON],  
appears, and you can record an  
image brighter in color even in dark places.  
To cancel, touch [OFF].  
STBY  
REC  
b Notes  
Fading out  
Fading in  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 80)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
WHITE FADER  
BLACK FADER  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
The image will be recorded at a maximum  
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot  
recording if you set [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the  
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BNORMAL  
Records various surround sounds,  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
converting them into the appropriate level.  
When you select [OLD MOVIE],  
appears and you can add an old movie  
effect to images.  
LOW (  
)
Records surround sound faithfully. This  
setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture  
effect)  
SELF-TIMER  
appears when [SELF-TIMER] is set to  
[ON].  
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A  
still image is recorded after about 10  
seconds.  
You can add special effects to an image  
during recording.  
appears.  
BOFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
SEPIA  
Images appear in sepia.  
To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
B&W (Black and white)  
Images appear in black and white.  
z Tips  
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p. 111).  
PASTEL  
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-  
in zoom microphone)  
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to  
[ON] ( ), you can record a movie with  
directional sound as you move the power  
zoom lever or press the zoom buttons on the  
LCD frame (The default setting is [OFF]).  
MICREF LEVEL  
(Microphone reference  
level)  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
Select [LOW] when you want to record an  
exciting and powerful sound in a concert  
hall, etc.  
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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 operation/Remote  
Commander  
The power does not turn on.  
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 16).  
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been  
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 16).  
operation/Remote Commander .............85  
• Batteries/Power sources ........................86  
• LCD screen............................................87  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo”....................87  
• Recording ..............................................88  
• Playing back images ..........................90  
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 16).  
• Playing back images stored on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” on other devices.........90  
• Editing images on your camcorder .......90  
• Viewing on the TV................................91  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• Dubbing/Connecting to other  
devices...................................................91  
• Functions that cannot be used  
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder  
to be ready to shoot after the power is  
turned on. This is not a malfunction.  
simultaneously.......................................91  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
If the functions still do not work, press the  
RESET button (p. 109) using a pointed  
object (If you press the RESET button, all  
settings, including the clock setting, are  
reset).  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Leave your camcorder with  
the power of your camcorder on. Turn off  
your camcorder and take it to a warm place.  
Leave the camcorder there for a while, then  
turn on your camcorder.  
Notes before sending your camcorder  
for repair  
• Your camcorder may be required to  
initialize or change the current hard disk  
of the camcorder, depending on the  
problem. In the event of this, the data  
stored on the hard disk will be deleted. Be  
sure to save the data on the internal hard  
disk (p. 46) onto other media (backup)  
before sending your camcorder for repair.  
We will not compensate you for any loss  
of hard disk data.  
• During repair, we may check a minimum  
amount of data stored on the hard disk in  
order to investigate the problem.  
However, your Sony dealer will neither  
copy nor retain your data.  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, the  
following buttons/functions are not  
available.  
. (back light) button (p. 33)  
– Playback zoom (p. 38)  
– To turn on and off the LCD backlight  
(Pressing and holding the DISP/BATT  
INFO button for a few seconds) (p. 21)  
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– [  
DISPLAY]  
The  
displayed.  
(OPTION) button is not  
– [VOLUME]  
– [BEEP]  
– [TV TYPE]  
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
– [COMPONENT]  
– [CLOCK SET]  
– [AREA SET]  
– [SUMMERTIME]  
The menu settings have changed  
automatically.  
– [  
LANGUAGE SET]  
– [DEMO MODE]  
– [CTRL FOR HDMI]  
• During Easy Handycam operation, nearly  
all the menu items will be automatically set  
to the default settings.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, some  
menu items are fixed as follows.  
– [REC MODE]: [HD SP] or [SD SP]  
– [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]  
• The following menu items return to the  
default settings when you set the POWER  
switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
– [FOCUS]  
– [SPOT FOCUS]  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
– [SCENE SELECTION]  
– [WHITE BAL.]  
– [COLOR SLOW SHTR]  
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
– [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
– [MICREF LEVEL]  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
• This is because the power has been turned  
on for a long time. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The supplied Remote Commander  
does not function.  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 76).  
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with  
the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/–  
marks (p. 111).  
• Remove any obstructions between the  
Remote Commander and the remote sensor.  
• Point the remote sensor away from strong  
light sources such as direct sunlight or  
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote  
Commander may not function properly.  
– [DROP SENSOR]  
Even if you press EASY, menu  
settings do not switch to their  
defaults automatically.  
Another DVD device malfunctions  
when you use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, settings  
for the following menu items are  
maintained the ones before Easy Handycam  
operation.  
• Select a commander mode other than DVD  
2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor  
of your DVD device with black paper.  
– [MOVIE MEDIA SET]  
– [PHOTO MEDIA SET]  
– [AUDIO MODE]  
– [WIDE SELECT]  
– [X.V.COLOR]  
Batteries/Power sources  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• Use the AC Adaptor.  
– [SUB-T DATE]  
– [FLASH MODE]  
• In the default setting, 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. 76), or turn on the power again.  
– [  
– [CONVERSION LENS]  
– [ IMAGE SIZE]  
– [FILE NO.]  
INDEX SET]  
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• When the time selected in [QUICK ON  
STBY] has elapsed during sleep mode, the  
camcorder is automatically turned off  
(p. 76). Turn on the power again.  
• The battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 16).  
• Charge the battery pack (p. 16).  
LCD screen  
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
Menu items are grayed out.  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
• There are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously (p. 91).  
• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 16).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 16).  
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 16).  
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 16).  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander) (p. 21, 111).  
The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes  
while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 16). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony  
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.  
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
(p. 104).  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
You cannot operate functions using  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• The temperature of the environment is too  
high or too low. This is not a malfunction.  
• The battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 16).  
• If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
formatted on a computer, format it again on  
your camcorder (p. 61).  
You cannot delete images stored on  
or format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
• The indicated time may not be correct  
depending on the environment of use.  
• The maximum number of still images that  
you can delete on the index screen at one  
time is 100.  
• You cannot delete the still images protected  
on another device.  
The battery pack is quickly  
discharged.  
• The temperature of the environment is too  
high or low. This is not a malfunction.  
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The data file name is not indicated  
correctly or flashes.  
The ACCESS lamp remains lit or  
flashing even when you stop  
recording.  
• The file is damaged.  
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you  
have just shot on the media.  
• The file format is not supported by your  
camcorder (p. 100).  
The recording angle looks different.  
Recording  
• The recording angle may look different  
depending on the condition of your  
camcorder. This is not a malfunction.  
87).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO  
does not record images.  
The flash does not work.  
• You cannot record with the flash while  
recording still images during movie  
recording.  
• The playback screen is displayed. Set the  
POWER switch to  
(Movie) or  
(Still) (p. 30).  
• You cannot record images in sleep mode.  
Press QUICK ON (p. 32).  
• Even if auto flash or  
(Auto redeye  
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the  
internal flash with:  
• Your camcorder is recording the image you  
have just shot on the media. You cannot  
make new recording during this period.  
• The media is full. Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 48).  
• Total number of movie scenes or still  
images exceeds the recordable capacity of  
the media (p. 11). Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 48).  
– NightShot  
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],  
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE  
SELECTION]  
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
• While [DROP SENSOR] is activated  
(p. 76), you may not record movies/still  
images.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder  
and take it to a warm place. Leave the  
camcorder there for a while, then turn on  
the camcorder.  
The actual recording time for movies  
is less than the expected  
approximate recording time of the  
media.  
• Depending on the recording conditions, the  
time available for recording may be shorter,  
for example when recording a fast moving  
object, etc. (p. 11, 24).  
The recording stops.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder  
and take it to a warm place. Leave the  
camcorder there for a while, then turn on  
the camcorder.  
You cannot record a still image.  
• You cannot record a still image together  
with:  
– [SMTH SLW REC]  
– [FADER]  
– [D.EFFECT]  
– [PICT.EFFECT]  
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• If you keep applying vibration on the  
camcorder, recording may stop.  
The color of the image is not  
correctly displayed.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
(p. 32).  
There is a time difference between  
the point where you press START/  
STOP and the point that the  
The screen image is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
recorded movie starts/stops.  
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight  
time difference between the point where  
you press START/STOP and the actual  
point that recording movie starts/stops.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
(p. 32).  
The screen image is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
The horizontal to vertical ratio of the  
movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be  
changed.  
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 21).  
• The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie  
recorded with HD (high definition) image  
quality is 16:9 (wide).  
Horizontal stripes appear on the  
images.  
The auto focus does not function.  
• This occurs when recording images under a  
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 80).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 80).  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be  
operated.  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 68).  
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to  
compensate for excessive vibrations.  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not  
operate correctly.  
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].  
The subjects passing by the screen  
very fast 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 lens rapidly might appear crooked  
depending on the recording conditions.  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]  
when:  
– The LCD panel is closed on your  
camcorder with the LCD screen facing  
out.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
– The power is supplied from the AC  
Adaptor.  
• The spots appear when you are recording  
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR  
SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.  
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Playing back images  
Left and right sound will be heard  
unbalanced when playing back on  
computers or other devices.  
Images cannot be played back.  
• Select the media and the image quality of a  
movie you want to play back by touching  
• This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch  
surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo  
sound) by a computer or other device  
(p. 31). This is not a malfunction.  
• Change the sound conversion type  
(downmix type) when playing back on 2ch  
stereo devices. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with your playback device  
for details.  
• Change the sound to 2ch when creating a  
disc using the supplied software “Picture  
Motion Browser.”  
• Record sound with [AUDIO MODE] set to  
[2ch STEREO] (p. 67).  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/  
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22).  
Still images cannot be played back.  
• Still images cannot be played back if you  
have modified files or folders, or have  
edited the data on a computer. (The file  
name flashes in that case.) This is not a  
malfunction (p. 101).  
• Still images recorded on other devices may  
not be played back. This is not a  
malfunction (p. 101).  
Playing back images stored on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” on  
other devices  
” is indicated on an image in the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• This may appear on still images recorded  
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
• You removed the AC Adaptor or the  
battery pack before the ACCESS lamp is  
turned off after recording. This may  
Images cannot be played back or the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
recognized.  
• You cannot play back a movie recorded  
with HD (high definition) image quality on  
a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on a device  
that is not compatible with AVCHD  
format.  
damage your image data and  
displayed.  
is  
” is indicated on an image in the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
Editing images on your  
camcorder  
• Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 63). If it  
still appears, delete the image with  
(p. 48).  
Unable to edit.  
• Unable to edit because of the condition of  
the image.  
No sound or only a quiet sound is  
heard during playback.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 36).  
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is  
closed. Open the LCD screen.  
• When you record sound with [MICREF  
LEVEL] (p. 84) set to [LOW], the recorded  
sound may be difficult to hear.  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting  
a 3-second movie (approx.) using [SMTH  
SLW REC].  
Images cannot be added in the  
Playlist.  
• There is no free space in the media.  
• You can add no more than 999 movies with  
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99  
movies with SD (standard definition) image  
quality, to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary  
movies from the Playlist (p. 55).  
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• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.  
Dubbing/Connecting to other  
devices  
A movie cannot be divided.  
You cannot dub correctly.  
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.  
• A movie protected on another device  
cannot be divided.  
• You cannot dub images using the HDMI  
cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly. Make sure to connect to the input  
jack of another device (p. 39).  
A still image cannot be captured  
from a movie.  
• The media where you want to save still  
images is full.  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously  
Viewing on the TV  
The following list shows examples of  
unworkable combinations of functions and  
menu items.  
You cannot view the image or hear  
the sound on the TV.  
Because of following  
• When you are using the component A/V  
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 75).  
• When you are using the component video  
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable are connected  
(p. 41, 42).  
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT  
jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the images.  
• When you are using the S VIDEO plug,  
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/  
V connecting cable are connected (p. 42).  
Cannot use  
settings  
Backlight  
[SPOT METER],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[MANUAL] in  
[EXPOSURE]  
[SCENE  
SELECTION]  
NightShot, [COLOR  
SLOW SHTR],  
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[FADER], [OLD  
MOVIE], [TELE  
MACRO]  
[SPOT METER] NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
The image appears distorted on the  
4:3 TV.  
[EXPOSURE]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
• This happens when viewing an image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 74) and  
play back the image.  
[WHITE BAL.]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[ONE PUSH] in  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
[FADER], [D.EFFECT]  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.  
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
• This happens when viewing an image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. This is not a malfunction.  
[COLOR SLOW [FADER],  
SHTR] [D.EFFECT], [SCENE  
SELECTION]  
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Because of following  
settings  
Because of following  
settings  
Cannot use  
Cannot use  
[FADER]  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[MICREF  
LEVEL]  
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
[CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS]  
[D.EFFECT]  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[FADER], [SCENE  
SELECTION],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[SCENESELECTION],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]  
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]  
[AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR]  
[SMTH SLW REC],  
[SCENESELECTION],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[FADER], [D.EFFECT]  
[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]  
[FACE  
DETECTION]  
NightShot, [SMTH  
SLW REC], [DIGITAL  
ZOOM], [FOCUS],  
[SPOT FOCUS],  
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT  
METER],  
[TWILIGHT],  
[TWILIGHT PORT.],  
[CANDLE],  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[LANDSCAPE],  
[SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH], [SNOW],  
[WHITE BAL.],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[DISP OUTPUT] [CTRL FOR HDMI]  
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Troubleshooting  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• An error may have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
If the problem persists even after you have  
tried to fix a couple of times, contact your  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is full.  
C:04:00  
• An error may have occurred with the  
hard disk drive in your camcorder.  
E (Battery level warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (H series) (p.101).  
(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the  
Handycam Station or your camcorder  
securely (p.16).  
C:13:ss / C:32:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
Fast flashing*  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your  
camcorder and leave it for a while in a  
cool place.  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /  
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss  
• A malfunction that you cannot service  
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service  
facility. Inform them of the 5-digit  
code, which starts from “E”.  
(Low temperature warning)*  
Fast flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Make the camcorder  
warm.  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable.  
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(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)  
(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  
Slow flashing  
• Free space for recording images are  
running out. For the type of “Memory  
Stick” you can use with your  
camcorder, see page 2.  
camcorder steady with both hands and  
record the image. However, note that  
the camera-shake warning indicator  
does not disappear.  
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is  
inserted (p. 23).  
Fast flashing  
• There are not enough free space for  
recording images. Delete unnecessary  
images, or format the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” after storing the images on  
other media (p. 46, 48, 61).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
drop sensor)  
• The drop sensor function (p. 76) is  
activated, and has detected that the  
camcorder has been dropped.  
Therefore, the camcorder is taking  
steps to protect the hard disk.  
Recording/playback may be disabled as  
a result.  
• The drop sensor function does not  
guarantee the protection of the hard  
disk under all possible situations. Use  
the camcorder under stable conditions.  
• The Image Database File is damaged  
(p. 63).  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
formatting)*  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is  
damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 61, 100).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
still image recording)  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
• The media is full.  
• Still images cannot be recorded during  
processing. Wait for a while, then  
record.  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted (p. 100).  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”)*  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 73).  
• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” was restricted on another device.  
Description of warning  
messages  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the flash)  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
Fast flashing*  
• There is something wrong with the  
flash.  
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• The Image Database File is damaged,  
and you cannot record movies or still  
images. Touch [YES] to repair.  
• You can record still images on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
x Media  
HDD format error.  
• The hard disk of the camcorder is set  
differently from the default format.  
Performing [  
may enable you to use your camcorder.  
FORMAT] (p. 61)  
Buffer overflow  
• You cannot record because the drop  
sensor senses a drop of the camcorder  
repeatedly. If you are at risk of  
dropping the camcorder constantly, set  
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF], and you  
may be able to record the image again  
(p. 76).  
This will delete all data in the hard disk.  
Data error.  
• An error occurred during reading or  
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.  
This may occur when you keep  
applying shock on the camcorder.  
Recovering data  
The Image Database File is  
damaged. Do you want to create a  
new file?  
• Your camcorder tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was  
not performed properly.  
HD movie management information  
is damaged. Create new  
information?  
Cannot recover data.  
• Writing data onto the hard disk of the  
camcorder has failed. Attempts were  
made to recover the data, but they were  
unsuccessful.  
• The image management file is  
damaged. When you touch [YES], a  
new image management file is created.  
The old recorded images on the media  
cannot be played back (Image files are  
not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR  
IMG.DB F.] after creating new  
information, playing back the old  
recorded images may become possible.  
If it does not work, copy the image  
using the supplied software.  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
could be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Do you want to repair  
the Image Database File?  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your  
camcorder if necessary (p. 61, 100).  
The Image Database File is  
damaged. Do you want to repair the  
Image Database File?  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Cannot record or play  
HD movies. Do you want to repair the  
Image Database File?  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or  
delete created folders using your  
camcorder.  
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• Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(p. 61), or delete them using your  
computer.  
x Other  
No further selection is possible.  
• You can select only 100 images at one  
time for:  
– Deleting images  
Cannot save still picture.  
• When using the Dual Rec function, do  
not remove the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” from the camcorder until movie  
recording is finished and the still  
images are stored on it (p. 32).  
– Dubbing movies  
– Copying still images  
– Editing the playlist of HD (high  
definition) movies  
– Printing still images  
This Memory Stick may not be able  
to record or play movies.  
Data protected.  
• Use a “Memory Stick” recommended  
for your camcorder (p. 2).  
• You tried to delete data protected on  
another device. Release the protection  
of the data on the device used to protect  
the data.  
This Memory Stick may not be able  
to record or play images correctly.  
• The function of the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” has some trouble. Reinsert  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Do not eject the Memory Stick during  
writing.  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo,” and follow the instructions on  
the LCD screen.  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Not connected to PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
On TV color systems  
You can use your camcorder in any  
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within the  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.  
Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based  
camcorder. If you want to view the  
playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-  
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jack.  
Viewing images recorded with HD  
(high definition) image quality  
System  
Used in  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is  
supported, you can view the images with  
the same HD (high definition) image  
quality as that of the recorded images. You  
need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i  
compatible TV (or monitor) with  
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI  
cable (optional) must be connected.  
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  
Viewing images recorded with SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
PAL - M Brazil  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
To view images recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you need a PAL-  
system-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must  
be connected.  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America,  
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,  
Mexico, Peru, Surinam,  
NTSC  
Taiwan, the Philippines, the  
USA, Venezuela, etc.  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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Setting to the local time  
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your  
camcorder abroad. Touch  
[AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 75).  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t  
World time difference  
Time-zone  
Area setting  
differences  
Time-zone  
Area setting  
differences  
+11:00  
+12:00  
–12:00  
–11:00  
–10:00  
–09:00  
–08:00  
–07:00  
–06:00  
–05:00  
–04:00  
–03:30  
–03:00  
–02:00  
–01:00  
Solomon Is  
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
Fiji, Wellington  
Eniwetok, Kwajalein  
Samoa  
+01:00  
+02:00  
+03:00  
+03:30  
+04:00  
+04:30  
+05:00  
+05:30  
+06:00  
+06:30  
+07:00  
+08:00  
+09:00  
+09:30  
+10:00  
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul  
Moscow, Nairobi  
Tehran  
Hawaii  
Alaska  
Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
LosAngeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
NewYork, Bogota  
Santiago  
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Rangoon  
St. John’s  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
HongKong, Singapore, Beijing  
Seoul, Tokyo  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores, Cape Verde Is.  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
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File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk  
and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/  
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images  
or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide,” then use the supplied application.  
* Only for the internal hard disk  
A Image management files  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
record/play back the images correctly.  
The files are defaulted as hidden files  
and not usually displayed.  
D Still image files (JPEG files)  
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9999, another folder is created to store  
new image files.  
B HD movie management  
information folder  
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]  
t [102MSDCF]  
This folder contains recording data of  
movies with HD (high definition) image  
quality. Do not try to open this folder or  
access the contents of this folder from a  
computer. Doing so might damage  
image files, or prevent image files from  
being played back.  
• By setting  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t  
[USB CONNECT] t [  
USB CONNECT]/  
[
USB CONNECT], you can access the  
media from the computer through USB  
connection.  
• Do not modify the files or folders on the  
camcorder through the computer. The image  
files may be destroyed or may not be played  
back.  
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  
above operation.  
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on  
page 48. Do not delete the image files on the  
camcorder directly from the computer.  
C SD movie files (MPEG2 files)  
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.  
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the  
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file  
becomes divided.  
The file numbers go up automatically.  
When the capacity of a file number  
exceeds 9999, another folder is created  
to record new movie files.  
• Do not format the media using the computer.  
The camcorder may not operate correctly.  
• Do not copy the files on the media from the  
computer. Operation is not guaranteed.  
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]  
t [102PNV01]  
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Maintenance and precautions  
*2: 720p specification  
About the AVCHD format  
What is the AVCHD format?  
A high definition specification which utilizes 720  
effective scanning lines and the progressive  
system.  
*3: Data recorded in AVCHD format other than  
the above mentioned cannot be played on your  
camcorder.  
The AVCHD format is a high definition  
digital video camera format used to record  
an HD (high definition) signal of either the  
1
1080i specification* or the 720p  
2
specification* on internal hard disk drive,  
About the “Memory Stick”  
using efficient data compression coding  
technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
format is adopted to compress video data,  
and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM  
system is used to compress audio data.  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
which is about the half size of a standard  
“Memory Stick,” with your camcorder.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick  
Duo” on your camcorder.  
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable  
of compressing images at higher efficiency  
than that of the conventional image  
compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/  
H.264 format enables a high definition  
video signal shot on a digital video camera  
recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs,  
internal hard disk drive, flash memory,  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” etc.  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(without MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a
Recording and playback on your  
camcorder  
Based on the AVCHD format, your  
camcorder records with the HD (high  
definition) image quality mentioned below.  
In addition to HD (high definition) image  
quality, your camcorder is capable of  
recording an SD (standard definition) signal  
in the conventional MPEG2 format.  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
a*  
* This product does not support 8-bit parallel data  
transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data  
transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
• This product cannot record or play data that uses  
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a  
copyright protection technology that records and  
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.  
• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” compliant  
product you use.  
• Damaged or lost data may occur in the  
following cases (the data will not be  
compensated for):  
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Video signal* :  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i,  
1440 × 1080/50i  
Audio signal:  
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch  
Recording media:  
Internal hard disk drive, “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”  
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” or  
turn off your camcorder while your camcorder  
is reading or writing image files on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the  
ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing)  
*1: 1080i specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace  
system.  
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– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields  
• It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used with your  
camcorder is 8 GB.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor.  
On image data compatibility  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
PRO 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).  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO  
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 PRO Duo.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get  
wet.  
• Keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out of  
the reach of small children. There is danger that  
a child might swallow it.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• 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.)  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
that has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 61). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices  
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO  
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  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in  
the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.  
Note that improper use may cause a  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be  
damaged.  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached  
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
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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.  
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 20 minutes of battery time  
remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
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.  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
FH100 (optional).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
About 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 discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t  
[A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] on the HOME  
MENU and leave your camcorder in recording  
standby until the power goes off (p. 76).  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your camcorder. The battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
About x.v.Color  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
• xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. This standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
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• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
– Consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
– 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.  
About handling of your  
camcorder  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the  
sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
– 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.  
Moisture condensation  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct  
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD  
screen.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder. This may  
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  
• 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.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour  
without turning it on.  
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  
follows:  
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into  
a place warmed up by a heating device.  
• You bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid  
place.  
• 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 power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).  
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3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the  
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or  
the like 3 times.  
x How to prevent moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about 1 hour).  
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.  
If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
b Notes  
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for  
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD  
screen.  
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen  
– Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
x On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
About care and storage of the lens  
The buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended that  
you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Touch  
t [GENERAL SET] t  
[CALIBRATION].  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
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On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are  
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial  
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor or while the battery pack is  
attached. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. Use your  
camcorder after charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
,” “MagicGate,”  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as  
long as you are not recording the date.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER  
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24  
hours.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,  
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this Handbook.  
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Notes on the License  
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software  
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  
The software that is eligible for the following  
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred  
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public  
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are  
included in the camcorder.  
This informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for  
these software programs under the conditions of  
the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
Source code is provided on the web. Use the  
following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select DCR-  
DVD810 as the model for your camcorder.  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE  
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
USE OF A CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH  
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /  
OR  
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the  
contents of source code.  
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN  
A PERSONAL AND  
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR  
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is  
not installed on your computer, you can download  
it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
http://www.adobe.com/  
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC  
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR  
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software are provided in your camcorder. We  
provide this software based on license agreements  
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests  
by the owners of copyright of these software  
applications, we have an obligation to inform you  
of the following. Please read the following  
sections.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software.  
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
A Power zoom lever (31, 38)  
B PHOTO button (30)  
C QUICK ON button (32)  
D
/CHG (charge) lamp (16)  
E ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (29)  
F DC IN jack (16)  
G Hook for a shoulder belt  
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).  
H HDMI OUT (mini) jack (41)  
I A/V Remote Connector (41)  
J
(USB) jack (57, 58)  
K Grip belt (22)  
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A Active Interface Shoe  
C Camera recording lamp (76)  
Lights up in red during recording.  
Flashes when remaining hard disk space  
or battery power is low.  
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.  
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety  
device for fixing the installed accessory  
securely. To connect an accessory, press  
down and push it to the end, and then  
tighten the screw. To remove an  
accessory, loosen the screw, and then  
press down and pull out the accessory.  
• When you are recording 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.  
• 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  
Built-in microphone (p. 110).  
B Remote sensor/Infrared port  
Point the Remote Commander (p. 111)  
towards the remote sensor to operate  
your camcorder.  
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A Speaker  
Playback sounds come out from the  
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,  
B
(VIEW IMAGES) button (35)  
C NIGHTSHOT switch (32)  
(HOME) button (13, 64)  
D
E Zoom buttons (31, 38)  
F START/STOP button (30)  
G LCD screen/touch panel (21)  
H RESET button  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time.  
I ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”) (23)  
J Battery pack (16)  
K
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps  
L POWER switch (20)  
M
(DISC BURN) button (46)  
N Memory Stick Duo slot (23)  
O EASY button (25)  
P DISP/BATT INFO button (17, 21)  
Q . (back light) button (33)  
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Handycam Station  
A Built-in microphone (31)  
A
(DISC BURN) button (46)  
An Active Interface Shoe compatible  
microphone (optional) will take  
precedence when connected.  
B Interface connector  
Connects your camcorder to the  
Handycam Station.  
B Flash (69)  
C
(USB) jack (58)  
C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)  
D A/V OUT jack (41)  
D Interface connector  
Connects your camcorder to the  
Handycam Station.  
E DC IN jack (16)  
E BATT (battery release) lever (17)  
F Tripod receptacle  
Attach the tripod (optional) to the tripod  
receptacle using a tripod screw  
(optional: the length of the screw must  
be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).  
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Remote Commander  
b Notes  
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote  
sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 108).  
• When no commands have been sent from the  
Remote Commander within a certain period, the  
orange frame disappears. When you press any of  
b/ B / v/ V, or ENTER again, the frame appears  
at the position where it was displayed last.  
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD  
screen using b / B / v / V.  
A DATA CODE button (72)  
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.  
Displays the date and time or camera setting  
dataoftherecordedimageswhenyoupressthis  
during playback.  
B PHOTO button (30)  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded as a still image.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (36)  
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons (36)  
E PLAY button (36)  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
F STOP button (36)  
Tab  
G DISPLAY button (17)  
H Transmitter  
I START/STOP button (30)  
J Power zoom buttons (31, 38)  
K PAUSE buttons (36)  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
L VISUAL INDEX button (35)  
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during  
playback.  
• 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.  
M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons  
When you press any button on the [VISUAL  
INDEX]/[Film Roll Index]/[Face Index]/  
Playlistscreen, theorangeframeappearsonthe  
LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item  
with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter.  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
A HOME button (13)  
Recording movies  
B Remaining battery (approx.) (17)  
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
D Recording quality (HD/SD) and  
recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (66)  
E Recording/playback media  
F Counter (hour/minute/second)  
G Recording remaining time  
Recording still images  
H OPTION button (14)  
I FACE DETECTION (69)  
J VIEW IMAGES button  
K Face Index set (70)  
L 5.1ch surround recording (31)  
M Image size (70)  
N Approximate number of recordable still  
images and media/During still image  
recording  
Viewing movies  
O Return button  
P Playback mode  
Q Current playing movie number/Number  
of total recorded movies  
R Previous/Next button (36)  
S Video operation buttons (36)  
T Current playing still image number/  
Number of total recorded still images  
U Playback folder  
Viewing still images  
Displays only when the playback media  
of still images is a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
4.0M  
V Slide show button (39)  
W Data file name  
X VISUAL INDEX button (35)  
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Upper right  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader (83)  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
LCD backlight off (21)  
Drop sensor off (76)  
Upper left  
Upper right  
Drop sensor activated  
Center  
Media for still images  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Bottom  
Face Index (70)  
FACE DETECTION (69)  
Picture effect (84)  
Digital effect (84)  
Manual focus (80)  
Upper left  
Indicator  
Meaning  
AUDIO MODE (67)  
9
Self-timer recording (84)  
SCENE SELECTION  
Flash light (69),  
REDEYE REDUC (69)  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
(84)  
Backlight (33)  
.
n
White balance (82)  
SteadyShot off (68)  
MICREF LEVEL low  
(84)  
WIDE SELECT (67)  
SPOT METER (81)/  
EXPOSURE (81)  
Center  
Tele macro (80)  
Zebra (68)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
X.V.COLOR (68)  
IMAGE SIZE (70)  
4.0M  
3.0M  
CONVERSION LENS  
Slide show set (39)  
NightShot (32)  
z Tips  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
Super NightShot (83)  
Color Slow Shutter (83)  
PictBridge connecting  
(58)  
E
Warning (93)  
113  
 
Data code during recording  
The recording date and time is recorded  
automatically on the media. They are not  
displayed while recording. However, you  
can check them as [DATA CODE] during  
playback (p. 72).  
114  
   
Quick Reference  
Glossary  
x 5.1ch surround sound  
x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at  
the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear  
(right and left) with an additional low-pass  
subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for  
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.  
The latest image coding format standardized  
jointly by two international standardization  
organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in  
2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2  
format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice  
the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4  
AVC/H.264 to encode high definition movies.  
x AVCHD format  
A high definition digital video camera format  
used to record an HD (high definition) signal  
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.  
x Thumbnail  
Reduced-size images which enable you to view  
many images at the same time. [VISUAL  
INDEX]/[  
thumbnail display system.  
INDEX]/[  
INDEX] are  
x Dolby Digital  
An audio encoding (compression) system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.  
x VBR  
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording  
format for automatically controlling the bit rate  
(the volume of recording data in a given time  
segment) according to the scene being recorded.  
For fast-moving video, a lot of media space is  
used to produce a clear image, so the recording  
time to the media shortens.  
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Sound compression technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio  
efficiently while preserving high sound quality.  
Sounds are compressed effectively with high  
quality sound, and it enables producing 5.1ch  
surround sound.  
x Fragmentation  
The condition of a media in which files are  
divided into pieces scattered around the media.  
You may not save your images correctly. You can  
solve the condition by performing [MEDIA  
FORMAT] (p. 61).  
x JPEG  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts  
Group, a still image data compression (data  
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder  
records still images in JPEG format.  
x MPEG  
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,  
the group of standards for the coding (image  
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There  
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your  
camcorder records movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.  
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Quick Reference  
Index  
Numeric  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
E
A
F
Adjusting exposure for back  
FORMAT  
Connection  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
D
B
DELETE  
Backup........See Saving images  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in  
G
Button-type lithium battery  
H
C
116  
 
O
HD movie management file  
HD (high definition) image  
Operation confirmation beep  
M
P
MANAGE MEDIA category  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone  
I
Movie  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
Index screen display button  
Q
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
QUICK ON STBY  
J
R
N
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
L
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
Number of recordable pictures  
LCD BL LEVEL  
117  
Remaining  
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)  
X
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
T
REMAINING SET (movie)  
Z
REMOTE CTRL  
S
U
SD (standard definition) image  
V
W
Still image  
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Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
http://www.sony.net/  

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