Samsung HDR CX6EK User Manual

3-214-661-11(1)  
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder  
Operating Guide  
HDR-CX6EK/CX7E/CX7EK  
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of up to 8 GB has  
been confirmed to operate correctly with this  
camcorder.  
On playing back recorded images on  
other devices  
• To view the HD (high definition) images  
recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on  
other devices, the device must comply with the  
AVCHD format. Otherwise, you cannot view  
the images.  
• See page 12 for the recordable time of a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick  
PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.  
Save all your recorded image data  
Using the camcorder  
• To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on other media. It  
is recommended that you save the image data on  
a disc such as DVD-R using your computer.  
Also, you can save your image data using a  
VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 23).  
• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed  
or waterproofed. See “Precautions” (p. 32).  
• To prevent the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from  
being broken or recorded images from being  
lost, do not do the following when either of the  
respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 9) or  
the access lamp (p. 10) is on:  
– to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
from the camcorder.  
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the  
camcorder.  
• It is recommended that you save your image  
data periodically, after recording.  
When the camcorder is connected to a  
computer  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop  
(p. 10).  
• Do not try to format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” in the camcorder using a computer. If you  
do so, your camcorder may not operate  
correctly.  
• 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.  
About 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. 9).  
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, recording 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.  
About this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen used in this  
manual for illustration purposes are captured  
using a digital still camera, and therefore may  
appear different from the actual images of the  
LCD screen.  
• Design and specifications of recording media  
and other accessories are subject to change  
without notice.  
• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The  
scenes may vary depending on the operating  
system of the computer.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and  
other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the copyright laws.  
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Table of Contents  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
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. 6)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
Remove the insulation sheet before using  
the Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
Mains lead (1) (p. 6)  
Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 6)  
NP-FH60  
Handycam Station (1) (p. 6)  
21-pin adaptor (1)  
Component video cable (1) (p. 14)  
For the models with the  
bottom surfaces only.  
mark printed on their  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1) (p. 24)  
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)  
– Picture Motion Browser Guide  
– Handycam Handbook (PDF)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 14)  
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)  
HDR-CX6EK/CX7EK  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4 GB (1) (p. 10)  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
/CHG lamp  
POWER  
switch  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
Mains lead  
To the wall socket  
AC Adaptor  
Battery pack  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) 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  
• Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
Place the camcorder on the  
Handycam Station as shown  
above, and insert it 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. The /CHG (charge)  
lamp turns off when the battery pack is  
fully charged. Remove the camcorder  
from the Handycam Station.  
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug  
is facing up.  
2
3
Connect the mains lead to the AC  
Adaptor and the wall socket.  
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to OFF  
(CHG) (the default setting).  
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To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
(Unit:min.)  
BATT (battery  
release) lever  
HD  
SD  
Charging time  
135  
1
Recording time*  
Continuous recording  
time  
95  
100  
110  
115  
Typical recording  
time*  
45  
50  
55  
55  
2
3
Playback time*  
160  
190  
b Notes  
*1 All times are measured under following  
conditions.  
– Recording mode: SP  
• When you remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 9) is turned off.  
– [  
INDEX]: [OFF]  
To charge the battery pack using only  
the AC Adaptor  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),  
then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the  
DC IN jack on the camcorder.  
– LCD backlight: [ON] (top), [OFF] (bottom)  
*2 Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
*3 When the LCD backlight is on.  
On the battery pack  
POWER switch  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 9).  
• 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 mains lead is  
DC plug  
disconnected from the wall socket.  
DC IN jack  
With the v mark on  
Open the jack cover.  
the left  
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).  
Available running time for the  
supplied battery pack  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
Charging time:  
• The available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a completely exhausted  
battery pack.  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC  
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
Recording/Playback time:  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
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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  
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to  
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.  
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the  
date and time  
Touch the button on the LCD screen.  
POWER switch  
When using the camcorder for the first time, the  
[CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen.  
z Tips  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly in the direction of the  
arrow until the respective lamp  
lights up.  
• The date and time do not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and can be  
displayed during playback.  
• You can turn off the operation beeps by  
touching  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [BEEP] t [OFF].  
(Movie): To record movies  
To reset the date and time  
(Still): To record still images  
• When you turn on  
screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3  
automatically.  
(Still) lamp, the  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
LANG] t [CLOCK  
t [CLOCK/  
SET], and set the date and time.  
2
3
Select the desired geographical  
area with v/V, then touch [NEXT].  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),  
[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and  
minute.  
Touch  
t [CLOCK/  
LANGUAGE SET], then select the  
desired language.  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
LANG] t  
[
The clock starts.  
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Step 4: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
POWER switch  
Access lamp  
If you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” the  
[Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears.  
See page 2 on the “Memory Stick” you can  
use with your camcorder.  
To eject a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick  
Duo cover, lightly push the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” in once.  
1
2
Open the LCD panel.  
b Notes  
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your  
camcorder is reading/writing data. To prevent  
image data from being damaged, do not:  
– eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
– remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
– shake or knock your camcorder  
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly until the  
lamp lights up.  
(Movie)  
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover  
during recording.  
• 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 on step 4, format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 23). Note that  
formatting will delete all data recorded on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
3
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
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.  
3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.  
4
On the [Create a new Image  
Database File.] screen, touch  
[YES].  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
START/STOP D  
POWER switch  
A
[STBY] t [REC]  
PHOTO E  
START/STOP B  
EASY C  
Flashing t Lights up  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A until the respective lamp lights up.  
Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position.  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
Start recording.  
Movies  
Still Images  
Press START/STOP D (or B).  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the  
focus A (a beep sounds), then press  
it fully B (a shutter click sounds).  
appears beside  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
. When  
• See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) to display  
the image of SD (standard definition) image  
quality.  
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z Tips  
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).  
• You can check the free “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” space by touching  
(MANAGE MEMORY STICK) t [  
INFO].  
(HOME) t  
• You can capture up to 3 still images by pressing  
PHOTO during movie recording.  
• The maximum recordable time of Sony  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is as follows with  
recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting);  
290 degrees  
(max.)  
512 MB: approx. 8 minutes  
1 GB: approx. 15 minutes  
2 GB: approx. 35 minutes  
4 GB: approx. 65 minutes  
8 GB: approx. 140 minutes  
• When measuring “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion  
of which is used for data management.  
190 degrees to the  
camcorder  
2180 degrees  
(max.)  
• See “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for the  
number of recordable still images.  
Fastening the grip belt  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
• You can copy scenes of recorded movies as still  
images on the hard disk of a computer, using the  
supplied “Picture Motion Browser.” For details,  
see “Picture Motion Browser Guide” on the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
To record/play back easily  
By pressing EASY, nearly all settings on  
the camcorder will be set to automatic  
adjustment so that you can perform  
recording or playback operation without  
detailed settings. During Easy Handycam  
operation,  
appears on the LCD screen.  
To cancel Easy Handycam operation, press  
EASY again.  
b Notes  
• You cannot use some buttons/functions during  
Easy Handycam operation.  
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Playback  
POWER switch A  
(VIEW  
IMAGES) D  
(VIEW IMAGES) B  
(Film Roll Index) C  
1 Returns to the recording screen  
2 Previous 6 images  
3 Next 6 images  
6Still image tab  
(OPTION)  
8Searches for images by date  
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4 Returns to the recording screen  
5 HD (high definition) image quality movie tab*  
*
appears for movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.  
Press the (VIEW IMAGES) B (or D) button.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display  
the thumbnails).  
• Press the  
(Film Roll Index) button C to play back images from  
INDEX. See “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF) for details.  
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Start playback.  
Movies  
Still Images  
Touch the  
or  
tab, and the  
Touch the  
tab, and the still image  
movie to be played back.  
to be played back.  
Beginning of the Toggles Play  
scene/previous  
scene  
or Pause as  
you touch  
Slide show  
Next scene  
Previous/Next  
Go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
OPTION  
Reverse/Forward  
OPTION  
Stop (go to the  
INDEX screen)  
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To adjust the sound volume of movies  
When playing back a movie, touch  
HDMI OUT  
A/V OUT  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [VOLUME],  
then adjust the volume with  
/
.
z Tips  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches  
the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX  
screen.  
i appears with the image on the tab that was  
most recently played back/recorded (B for the  
still image). When you touch a movie marked  
with i, you can play it back from the point it  
was previously stopped.  
Open the jack cover.  
Playing the image on a TV  
Connection methods and quality of the  
image viewed on the TV screen differ  
depending on what type of TV is connected,  
and the connectors used.  
b Notes  
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to  
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Some  
settings may need to be adjusted on the TV  
when playing back. Refer to the instruction  
manual of your TV for details.  
Handycam  
Station  
• Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 6). Refer also to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the device to be  
connected.  
Operation flow  
b Notes  
• Only the Handycam Station is equipped with the  
COMPONENT OUT jack.  
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to  
output images, images are output with SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the  
TV.  
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• The Handycam Station and your camcorder are  
both equipped with A/V OUT jacks. Connect  
the A/V connecting cable either to the  
Handycam Station or to your camcorder,  
depending on your setup. Do not connect A/V  
connecting cables to both the Handycam Station  
and your camcorder at the same time, as image  
disturbance may occur.  
Connect your camcorder and TV  
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
t [TV CONNECT Guide].  
r
Make the required output settings  
on your camcorder.  
• For details on connecting and dubbing recorded  
images to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
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Names and functions of parts and controls  
1 Power zoom lever  
To use the zoom, move the power zoom  
lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly  
for a slower zoom. Move it further for a  
faster zoom.  
During playback, you can magnify still  
images from about 1.1 to 5 times the  
original size (Playback zoom).  
• When you touch the screen during playback  
zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in  
the center of the displayed frame.  
2 PHOTO button (p. 11)  
3 POWER switch (p. 9, 11)  
4 START/STOP button (p. 11)  
5 Battery pack (p. 6)  
6
(p. 11)  
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps  
7
/CHG (charge) lamp  
Lights up while charging your camcorder,  
or flickers while charging the flash, and  
remains lit when the flash charging is  
complete.  
8
(flash) button  
You can select the settings for the flash.  
9 Grip belt (p. 12)  
0 DISP/BATT INFO button  
You can switch the screen display when  
you press while the power is set to on.  
When you press while the power is set to  
OFF (CHG), you can check the remaining  
battery.  
Handycam Station  
qa BACK LIGHT button  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To  
cancel the backlight function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
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qs RESET button  
wg NIGHTSHOT switch  
To initialize the settings (Reset), press  
RESET to initialize all the settings,  
including settings for date and time.  
To record in dark places, set the  
NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (  
appears).  
wj Hook for a shoulder belt  
Attach the shoulder belt (optional).  
qd LCD screen/touch panel  
To record in mirror mode, open the LCD  
screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1),  
then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side  
(2).  
wk Internal microphone  
Records sound on movies.  
Sound picked up by the internal  
microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround  
sound and recorded.  
wl Flash  
Flashes when using the flash.  
e; Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)  
ea Camera recording lamp  
Lights up in red during recording. Flashes  
when remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
space or battery power is low.  
qf  
(HOME) button (p. 20)  
qg Zoom buttons  
Press for zooming in/out.  
es Remote sensor/Infrared port  
Receive the signal from the Remote  
Commander.  
During playback, you can magnify still  
images from about 1.1 to 5 times the  
original size (Playback zoom).  
• When you touch the screen during playback  
zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in  
the center of the displayed frame.  
ed Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the  
screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))  
to the tripod receptacle using a tripod  
screw.  
qh Memory Stick Duo slot (p. 10)  
qj Access lamp  
When the access lamp is lit or flashing,  
your camcorder is writing or reading data  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
ef BATT (battery release) lever (p. 7)  
qk (Film Roll Index) button (p. 13)  
ql  
(VIEW IMAGES) button (p. 13)  
wd EASY button (p. 12)  
wf Speaker  
Sound comes out from the speaker while  
playing back.  
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Connecting to other devices  
w; HDMI OUT (mini) jack  
Connect an HDMI cable (optional).  
wa A/V OUT jack  
Connect the A/V connecting cable.  
ws DC IN jack  
wh Active Interface Shoe  
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power  
to optional accessories such as a video light,  
a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can  
be turned on or off as you operate the  
POWER switch on your camcorder.  
eg DISC BURN button  
Create a disc by connecting the camcorder  
to a computer. For details, see “Picture  
Motion Browser Guide.”  
eh Interface connector  
ej (USB) jack  
Connect the USB cable.  
ek COMPONENT OUT jack  
Connect the component video cable.  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
A Recording quality (HD/SD) and  
Recording movies  
Recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP)  
B HOME button  
C Remaining battery (approx.)  
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
E Counter (hour/minute/second)  
F OPTION button  
G Dual Rec  
Recording still images  
H VIEW IMAGES button  
I Face Index Set  
J 5.1ch surround recording  
K Quality ([FINE]/[STD])  
L Image size  
M This appears while a still image is being  
saved.  
N Recording folder  
O Return button  
P Playback mode  
Viewing movies  
Q Currently playing movie number/  
Number of total recorded movies  
R Previous/Next button  
S Video operation buttons  
T Playing back image quality  
U Current still image number/Number of  
total recorded still images  
V Playback folder  
Viewing still images  
W Slide show button  
X Data file name  
Y VISUAL INDEX button  
z Tips  
• As the number of still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” increases, new  
folders are automatically created to store still  
images.  
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Upper right  
Indicators on the LCD screens  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
FADER  
LCD backlight off  
Upper left  
Center  
Upper right  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Picture effect  
Digital effect  
Manual focus  
9
Bottom  
SCENE SELECTION  
Upper left  
.
Backlight  
Indicator  
Meaning  
n
White balance  
SteadyShot off  
5.1ch surround  
recording/playback  
EXPOSURE/  
Self-timer recording  
SPOT METER  
Flash, REDEYE  
REDUC  
TELE MACRO  
ZEBRA  
MICREF LEVEL low  
WIDE SELECT  
X.V.COLOR  
Face Index set  
Center  
b Notes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
• The recording date and time are recorded  
automatically on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
They are not displayed while recording.  
However, you can check them as [DATA  
CODE] during playback.  
Continuous slide show  
NightShot  
Super NightShot  
Color Slow Shutter  
PictBridge connecting  
Warning  
E
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Performing various functions - “ HOME” and  
“ OPTION”  
• You cannot simultaneously select or activate the  
grayed items in the current recording/playback  
situation.  
(HOME) B  
To see the explanation of the function  
of each item on the HOME MENU  
(HELP)  
1 Press  
(HOME) A (or B).  
(HOME) A  
(OPTION)  
2 Touch  
(HELP).  
The bottom of the  
orange.  
(HELP) turns  
Using the HOME MENU  
You can change the recording functions and  
the operating settings for your convenience.  
For details, see “Handycam Handbook”  
(PDF).  
3 Touch the item you want to learn about.  
When you touch an item, its explanation  
appears on the screen.  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then  
press (HOME) A (or B).  
To apply the option, touch [YES].  
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 functions are displayed in the  
context of the operation. For details, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
Category  
2
3
4
Touch the desired category.  
Touch the desired setup item.  
1
While using your camcorder,  
touch (OPTION) on the screen.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
2
3
Touch the desired item.  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
z Tips  
• If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to  
change the page.  
• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch  
.
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b Notes  
COMPUTER  
• When the item you want is not on the screen,  
touch another tab.  
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen  
depend on the recording/playback status of your  
camcorder at the time.  
[
COMPUTER], [DISC BURN]  
1
TV CONNECT Guide*  
• Some items appear without a tab.  
(MANAGE MEMORY  
STICK) category  
• The  
OPTION MENU cannot be used during  
Easy Handycam operation (p. 12).  
Items of the HOME MENU  
(CAMERA) category  
1
FORMAT*  
INFO  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
1
MOVIE*  
(SETTINGS) category  
MOVIE SETTINGS  
1
PHOTO*  
SMTH SLW REC  
1
[
/
REC SET]* , [  
REC  
MODE], [  
REC MODE],  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], [WIDE  
SELECT], [DIGITAL ZOOM],  
[STEADYSHOT], [AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR], [X.V.COLOR],  
[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA], [  
REMAINING], [FLASH LEVEL],  
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
1
VISUAL INDEX*  
1
INDEX*  
1
INDEX*  
[REDEYE REDUC], [  
SET]*  
INDEX  
PLAYLIST  
1
PHOTO SETTINGS  
(OTHERS) category  
1
[
IMAGE SIZE]* , [  
1
DELETE*  
QUALITY], [FILE NO.],  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],  
[STEADYSHOT], [GUIDEFRAME],  
[ZEBRA], [FLASH LEVEL],  
[REDEYE REDUC]  
[
[
[
DELETE], [  
DELETE], [  
DELETE ALL], [ DELETE  
DELETE by date],  
DELETE by date]  
DELETE],  
DELETE ALL],  
ALL], [  
[
VIEW IMAGES SET  
1
EDIT  
[
/
INDEX SET]* , [DATA  
CODE], [  
INTERVAL SET]*  
DISPLAY], [  
[DELETE], [DIVIDE]  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
ADD], [  
ADD by date], [  
ERASE], [  
ERASE ALL], [  
1
2
SOUND/DISP SET*  
[
ADD], [  
1
1
[VOLUME]* , [BEEP]* , [LCD  
BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD  
COLOR]  
ADD by date],  
ERASE], [  
ERASE ALL],  
MOVE]  
[
[
MOVE], [  
OUTPUT SETTINGS  
PRINT  
[TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT],  
[COMPONENT]  
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CLOCK/  
LANG  
1
[CLOCK SET]* , [AREA SET],  
[SUMMERTIME], [  
LANGUAGE SET]*  
1
GENERAL SET  
[DEMO MODE], [REC LAMP],  
[CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF],  
[REMOTE CTRL]  
*1 You can set these items also during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 12).  
*2 The menu name is changed to [SOUND  
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation  
(p. 12).  
Items of the OPTION MENU  
Items you can set only on the OPTION  
MENU will be described below.  
tab  
[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE  
MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT  
METER], [SCENE SELECTION],  
[WHITE BAL.], [COLOR SLOW SHTR],  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
tab  
[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]  
tab  
[MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER],  
[TIMING], [RECORD SOUND]  
– (The tab depends on the situation/No tab)  
[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET],  
[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]  
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Saving images  
Deleting images  
Due to the limited capacity of the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” make sure that you save  
the image data to some type of media such  
as a DVD-R or the hard disk of a computer.  
You can save the images recorded on the  
camcorder as described below.  
1
2
On the  
(HOME MENU), touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
Touch [  
DELETE] or [  
DELETE] (movies), or [  
DELETE] (still images), according  
to the type of image you want to  
delete.  
Saving images using a  
computer  
By using the “Picture Motion Browser” on  
the supplied CD-ROM, you can save  
images on a disc or the hard disk of a  
computer. For details, see “Picture Motion  
Browser Guide.”  
3
4
Touch the image to be deleted.  
The selected image is marked with  
.
Creating a disc with One Touch  
(One Touch Disc Burn)  
You can save images recorded on the  
camcorder directly to a disc with ease.  
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
To delete all movies or still images at  
one time  
Saving images on a computer (Easy  
PC Back-up)  
In step 2, touch [  
DELETE ALL]/[  
[YES] t [YES] t  
DELETE ALL]/[  
You can save images recorded on the  
camcorder on the hard disk of a computer.  
DELETE ALL] t  
.
Creating a disc with selected images  
You can save images imported to your  
computer on a disc. You can also edit those  
images.  
To delete all images (Format)  
Touch  
MEMORY STICK) t [  
t [YES] t [YES] t  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
FORMAT]  
.
Saving images by connecting  
your camcorder to other devices  
b Notes  
• Note that formatting will delete all data  
recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
You can dub images to VCR or DVD/HDD  
devices. For details, see “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF).  
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Enjoying with a computer  
Viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)  
For advanced use of your camcorder, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF),  
you need to install Adobe Reader on your  
computer.  
4
Select the desired language and  
the model name of your  
Handycam, then click [Handycam  
Handbook (PDF)].  
Installation starts. When the installation  
is completed, the short-cut icon of  
“Handycam Handbook” appears on the  
desktop of your computer.  
For Windows users  
1
2
Turn on the computer.  
• The model name of your Handycam is  
printed on its bottom surface.  
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in  
the disc drive of your computer.  
5
Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove  
the CD-ROM from the disc drive  
of your computer.  
The select screen for installation  
appears.  
For Macintosh users  
1
Turn on the computer.  
3
Click [Handycam Handbook].  
2
3
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in  
the disc drive of your computer.  
The installation screen for “Handycam  
Handbook” (PDF) appears.  
Open the [Handbook] folder in the  
CD-ROM, double-click the [GB]  
folder and then drag-and-drop the  
“Handbook.pdf” on the computer.  
Double-click “Handbook.pdf” to view the  
handbook.  
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What you can do with a Windows computer  
When you install the “Picture Motion  
Browser” on a Windows computer from the  
Installing the software  
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the  
x Environment for using “Picture Motion  
following operations.  
Browser”  
x Creating a disc with images taken with  
your camcorder by one simple  
operation  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  
SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows  
Vista*  
By pressing DISC BURN (p. 17) on the  
Handycam Station, you can save images  
recorded on your camcorder to a disc on  
your computer.  
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported.  
• Standard installation is required.  
• Operation is not assured if the above OS has  
been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.  
x Importing images taken with your  
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster  
(Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel  
Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core  
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2  
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is  
camcorder to a computer  
x Viewing imported images on a  
computer  
x Creating a disc with edited images  
recommended.)  
For details on the functions of “Picture  
Motion Browser,” see “Picture Motion  
Browser Guide” (p. 27).  
• The following operations are possible with Intel  
Pentium III 1 GHz or faster.  
– Importing the contents to the computer  
– One Touch Disc Burn  
– Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVD video  
– Copying a disc  
– Processing only the contents in SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
b Notes  
• This camcorder captures high definition footage  
in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC  
software, 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.  
Memory:  
Windows 2000, Windows XP: 512 MB  
or more (1 GB or more is  
recommended.)  
For processing SD (standard definition)  
image quality content only, 256 MB of  
memory or more is necessary.  
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more  
x Using a Macintosh computer  
The supplied software “Picture Motion  
Browser” does not support a Macintosh  
computer.  
On the advanced use of images on your  
camcorder connected to your computer,  
see the following URL;  
Hard disk: Disk volume required for  
installation: Approximately 800 MB  
(10 GB or more may be necessary when  
creating AVCHD format discs.)  
Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible  
video card, Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots,  
High Color (16 bit color)  
ms/us/  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard), Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended),  
DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is  
necessary for installation)  
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b Notes  
2 Turn on the computer.  
• The above operating environment is for playing  
movies with [HD SP] image quality (7 Mbps)  
on a computer.  
b Notes  
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
• Even in a computer environment where the  
operations are guaranteed, frames may be  
dropped from movies with HD (high definition)  
image quality, resulting in uneven playback.  
However, imported images and images on discs  
created subsequently will not be affected.  
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc  
drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
• Operations are not guaranteed, even on  
computers fulfilling the above system  
requirements. For example, other open or  
background applications currently running may  
limit product performance.  
• “Picture Motion Browser” does not support  
5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound  
is reproduced in 2ch sound.  
• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC  
Adaptor as the power source when you view or  
edit movies recorded in HD (high definition)  
format. Otherwise, the software will not work  
properly due to the power saving function of the  
PC.  
If the screen does not appear  
1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer].  
(For Windows 2000, double-click [My  
Computer].)  
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
• When you perform the One Touch Disc Burn  
operation, a long scene may be separated into  
plural discs or scenes, depending on the scene  
length.  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
4 Click [Install].  
5 Select the language for the application to  
be installed, then click [Next].  
6 Check your area and country/region, then  
click [Next].  
7 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept  
the terms of the license agreement] if you  
agree, then click [Next].  
8 Connect your camcorder to the computer  
following the steps below.  
• You can read images recorded on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a  
computer. However, in the following cases, do  
not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer,  
but connect your camcorder to the computer  
with the USB cable:  
– The computer is not compatible with a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
– A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is required.  
– A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” cannot be read  
in the Memory Stick slot.  
– Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is  
slow.  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam  
Station and a wall socket.  
2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station, then slide the POWER switch to  
turn on.  
x Installation procedure  
3 Connect the (USB) jack (p. 17) of the  
Handycam Station to the computer using  
the supplied USB cable.  
You need to install the software to your  
Windows computer before connecting  
your camcorder to the computer. The  
installation is required only for the first  
time.  
9 When [Connecting...] appears on the screen  
of the camcorder, click [Next] on the  
connection confirmation screen of the  
computer.  
Contents to be installed and procedures  
may differ depending on your OS.  
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not  
connected to the computer.  
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x Operating the Picture Motion Browser  
After you install the software, shortcut  
icons for “Picture Motion Browser” and  
“Picture Motion Browser Guide” are  
created on the desktop.  
For the basic operation of “Picture Motion  
Browser,” see “Picture Motion Browser  
Guide.”  
b Notes  
Double-click to start “Picture  
Motion Browser.”  
• Even if a screen prompting you to restart  
your computer appears, you do not need to  
restart it at this time. Restart your computer  
after completing the installation.  
• It may take some time for the  
authentication.  
Double-click to start “Picture  
Motion Browser Guide.”  
0 Follow the on-screen instructions to install  
the software.  
One of the following installation screens  
appears, depending on the computer  
environment. Check the screen and follow  
the instructions displayed to install the  
required software.  
– Sonic UDF Reader*  
Software required to recognize an AVCHD  
format disc  
x Connecting your camcorder to a  
computer  
To connect your camcorder to a computer,  
follow the steps below.  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam  
Station and a wall socket.  
2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station, then slide the POWER switch to  
turn on your camcorder.  
– Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime  
(Windows 2000 only)  
Software required to create a DVD  
3 Connect the (USB) jack (p. 17) of the  
Handycam Station to a computer using the  
supplied USB cable.  
– Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1*  
Software required to create an AVCHD  
format disc  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
your camcorder. Touch the item you want  
to operate on the screen.  
– Microsoft DirectX 9.0c*  
Software required to handle movies  
* Windows 2000, Windows XP only  
qa Restart the computer if required to  
complete the installation.  
z Tips  
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
touch  
[COMPUTER].  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t  
Recommended USB cable connection  
To assure the proper functioning of your  
camcorder, connect your camcorder to a  
computer as below.  
• Connect the USB ports of the Handycam Station  
and a computer using the USB cable. Do not  
connect anything to other USB ports of a  
computer.  
qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive  
of your computer.  
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• When connecting to a computer with a USB  
keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard  
equipment, connect the Handycam Station to  
another USB port using the USB cable.  
stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” may  
not be updated correctly. Also, disconnecting  
the USB cable improperly may cause a  
malfunction of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
b Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed when multiple  
USB devices are connected to a computer.  
• Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port.  
If the USB cable is connected to a computer via  
a USB keyboard or USB hub, operations are not  
guaranteed.  
To disconnect the USB cable  
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon  
on the task tray on the bottom right of the  
desk top.  
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage  
Device].  
3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only).  
4 Touch [END] on the screen of your  
camcorder.  
5 Touch [YES] on the screen of your  
camcorder.  
6 Disconnect the USB cable from the  
Handycam Station and the computer.  
b Notes  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
access lamp is lit.  
• Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect  
the USB cable following the proper procedures  
described above.  
• Disconnect the USB cable using the proper  
procedures described above. Otherwise, files  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
automatically turned off (A.SHUT  
OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT  
OFF], or turn on the power again, or  
use the AC Adaptor.  
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.  
• Charge the battery pack (p. 6).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO  
does not record images.  
Menu items are grayed out.  
• There are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously. For details, see  
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
• The playback screen is displayed. Set  
the POWER switch to  
(Still) (p. 11).  
(Movie) or  
The power does not turn on.  
• Your camcorder is recording the image  
you have just shot on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot make  
new recording during this period.  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full.  
Use a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
or format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.” Or delete the unnecessary  
images (p. 23).  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 6).  
• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to  
the wall socket (p. 6).  
• Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 6).  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• Total number of movie scenes or still  
images exceeds the recordable capacity  
of your camcorder. Delete the  
• It takes a few seconds for your  
camcorder to be ready to shoot after the  
power is turned on. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
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. 16) using a  
pointed object. (If you press the RESET  
button, all settings, including the clock  
setting, are reset.)  
unnecessary images (p. 23).  
You cannot install “Picture Motion  
Browser.”  
• Check the computer environment  
required to install “Picture Motion  
Browser.”  
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” in an  
orderly manner (p. 26).  
“Picture Motion Browser” does not  
work correctly.  
Buttons do not work.  
• Finish “Picture Motion Browser” and  
restart your computer.  
• During Easy Handycam operation,  
available buttons/functions are limited.  
Cancel Easy Handycam operation. For  
details on Easy Handycam operation,  
refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).  
Your camcorder is not recognized by  
the computer.  
• Install “Picture Motion Browser”  
(p. 26).  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
• Disconnect devices from the USB jack  
of the computer other than the  
keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.  
• This is because the power has been  
turned on for a long time. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Disconnect the USB cable from the  
computer and the Handycam Station,  
and restart the computer, then connect  
the computer and your camcorder again  
in an orderly manner (p. 27).  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• When approximately 5 minutes have  
elapsed while you do not operate your  
camcorder, the camcorder is  
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• Make sure the media check tool of the  
computer activates. For details on the  
media check tool, see “Picture Motion  
Browser Guide.”  
E (Battery level warning)  
1
• The battery pack is nearly used up.*  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
1
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.*  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
• Free space for recording images are  
running out.  
• There are not enough free spaces for  
recording images. Insert a new  
You can fix some symptoms by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” delete  
unnecessary images, or format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 23).*  
2
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is  
inserted (p. 10).*  
C:04:00  
1
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
3
formatting)*  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is  
damaged.  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
formatted correctly.  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”)*  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (H series) (p. 6).  
3
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the  
Handycam Station or your camcorder  
securely (p. 6).  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” is inserted.  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
C:13:ss / C:32:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
3
Stick PRO Duo”)*  
• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” was restricted on another device.  
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.”  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the Memory Stick Duo cover)  
• The Memory Stick Duo cover is open  
1
(p. 10).*  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the flash)  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
• There is something wrong with the  
flash.* *  
2
3
1
• The file is damaged.*  
1
• The file is unreadable.*  
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(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
• The amount of light is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the  
flash.  
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the  
camcorder steady with both hands and  
record the image. However, note that  
the camera-shake warning indicator  
does not disappear.  
*1 Slow flashing  
*2 Fast flashing  
*3 You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen.  
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Additional Information  
Precautions  
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.  
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.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– 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.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn on your camcorder 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.  
LCD screen  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct  
sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty,  
it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it.  
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional),  
do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the  
LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with  
the liquid.  
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.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by  
the plug and not the cord.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
• Do not damage the mains lead such as by  
placing anything heavy on it.  
– Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
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About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
Tab  
– 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.  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable  
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings  
even when the POWER switch is set to OFF  
(CHG). The pre-installed rechargeable battery is  
always charged while your camcorder is  
connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor  
or while the battery pack is 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.  
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.  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the  
supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the  
POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than  
24 hours.  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the  
battery case.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side  
facing up.  
3 Insert the battery case back into the  
Remote Commander until it clicks.  
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Specifications  
*1 “Exif” is a file format for still images,  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
System  
Video compression format  
AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still  
images)  
Audio compression format  
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch  
information at the time of recording.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
*2 The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS sensor and image processing  
system (new Enhanced Imaging  
Processor) allows still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes described.  
Video signal  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
1080/50i specification  
Recording format  
Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080/50i  
Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS  
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*1  
Input/Output connectors  
Image device  
Audio/Video output  
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):  
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2  
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
1 710 000 pixels  
Effective (still image, 16:9):  
2 280 000 pixels  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47  
kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less  
than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
HDMI OUT jack  
HDMI Type C mini connector  
Effective (still image, 4:3):  
3 040 000 pixels  
LCD screen  
Lens  
Image  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)  
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
Focal length  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
F1.8 ~ 2.9  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
General  
Power requirements  
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When  
converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.)  
(16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.)  
(4:3)  
For still images: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4  
in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.)  
(4:3)  
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using the LCD with  
normal brightness:  
HD: 4.3 W  
SD: 3.8 W  
Color temperature  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],  
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
Minimum illumination  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
2 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [ON],  
Shutter speed 1/25 sec)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
69 × 67 × 129 mm  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)  
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
69 × 67 × 131 mm  
(2 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 5 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
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including the projecting parts, and the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack attached  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60  
Maximum output voltage  
Mass (approx.)  
DC 8.4 V  
370 g (13 oz) main unit only  
450 g (15 oz) including the NP-FH60  
rechargeable battery pack, and a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Handycam Station DCRA-C191  
Input/Output connectors  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
Audio/Video output  
80 g (2.9 oz)  
10 pin connector  
Operating temperature  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47  
kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less  
than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
PB/PR, CB/CR: +/- 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms)  
USB jack  
mini-B  
Notice for the customer in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
HDR-CX6EK: You cannot input signals to  
your camcorder through this jack.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku  
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized  
Representative for EMC and product  
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee  
matters please refer to the addresses given  
in separate service or guarantee  
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Output voltage  
documents.  
DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
48 × 29 × 81 mm  
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the mains lead  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
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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.  
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.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
,” “Memory Stick  
Micro,” “MagicGate,” “  
,”  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate  
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• 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.  
• 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  
Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can  
be found at our Customer Support Website.  
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