Sony Camcorder HDR PJ650V User Manual

4-450-164-12(1)  
Table of contents  
Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder  
Operating Guide  
Please also refer to :  
HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE/PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper  
configuration for the power outlet.  
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the  
world.  
A Type  
(American  
Type)  
B Type  
BF Type  
B3 Type  
C Type  
SE Type  
O Type  
(British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type)  
(CEE Type) (Ocean Type)  
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.  
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.  
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.  
For only the United States  
Use a supplied power cord.  
Europe  
Countries/regions  
Austria  
Voltage  
230  
230  
220  
230  
230  
230  
230  
220  
220  
230  
230  
220  
230  
230  
230  
220  
230  
220  
220  
220  
127/230  
230  
230  
240  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
C
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
Belgium  
Czech  
C
C
Denmark  
Finland  
France  
C
C
C
Germany  
Greece  
C
C
Hungary  
Iceland  
C
C
Ireland  
C/BF  
C
Italy  
Luxemburg  
Netherlands  
Norway  
Poland  
C
C
C
C
Portugal  
Romania  
Russia  
Slovak  
Spain  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
UK  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
BF  
Asia  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
China  
220  
200/220  
230/240  
127/230  
100  
50  
A
BF  
C
Hong Kong  
India  
50  
50  
Indonesia  
Japan  
50  
C
50/60  
60  
A
Korea (rep)  
Malaysia  
Philippines  
Singapore  
Taiwan  
220  
240  
C
50  
BF  
A/C  
BF  
A
220/230  
230  
60  
50  
110  
60  
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Countries/regions  
Thailand  
Vietnam  
Voltage  
220  
220  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
C/BF  
A/C  
50  
50  
Oceania  
Countries/regions  
Australia  
New Zealand  
Voltage  
240  
230/240  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
O
O
50  
50  
North America  
Countries/regions  
Canada  
USA  
Voltage  
120  
120  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
A
A
60  
60  
Central America  
Countries/regions  
Bahamas  
Voltage  
120/240  
110  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
50  
60  
60  
60  
A
A
Costa Rica  
Cuba  
110/220  
110  
A/C  
A
Dominican (rep)  
El Salvador  
Guatemala  
Honduras  
Jamaica  
Mexico  
Nicaragua  
Panama  
110  
A
120  
A
110  
A
110  
A
120/127  
120/240  
110/220  
A
A
A
South America  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Argentina  
220  
127/220  
220  
50  
60  
50  
60  
60  
60  
C/BF/O  
A/C  
C
A
A/C  
A
Brazil  
Chile  
Colombia  
Peru  
120  
220  
Venezuela  
120  
Middle East  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Iran  
220  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C
Iraq  
220  
Israel  
230  
Saudi Arabia  
Turkey  
UAE  
127/220  
220  
A/C/BF  
C
240  
C/BF  
Africa  
Countries/regions  
Algeria  
Voltage  
127/220  
220  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
C
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
Congo (dem)  
Egypt  
C
220  
C
C
C/BF  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C
Ethiopia  
Kenya  
Nigeria  
South Africa  
Tanzania  
Tunisia  
220  
240  
230  
220/230  
230  
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220  
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) via the AC Adaptor.  
CAUTION  
Note on the power cord (mains lead)  
Battery pack  
The power cord (mains lead) is designed  
specifically for use with this camcorder  
only, and should not be used with other  
electrical equipment.  
If the battery pack is mishandled, the  
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even  
chemical burns. Observe the following  
cautions.  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones  
and headphones can cause hearing loss.  
Do not disassemble.  
Do not crush and do not expose the battery  
pack to any shock or force such as hammering,  
dropping or stepping on it.  
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA  
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal  
objects to come into contact with the battery  
terminals.  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C  
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car  
parked in the sun.  
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.  
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion  
batteries.  
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a  
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that  
can charge the battery pack.  
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small  
children.  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning  
your used rechargeable  
batteries to the collection and  
recycling location nearest you.  
For more information  
regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call  
toll free  
1-800-822- 8837, or visit  
Keep the battery pack dry.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by Sony.  
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as  
described in the instructions.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Replace the battery with the specified type  
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.  
Battery pack  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
AC Adaptor  
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a  
narrow space, such as between a wall and  
furniture.  
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.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC  
power source (mains) is still supplied to  
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interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
For Customers in the U.S.A.  
UL is an internationally recognized safety  
organization.  
The UL Mark on the product means it has  
been UL Listed.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
The number below is for the FCC related  
matters only.  
Regulatory Information  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: HDR-PJ650V  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on  
a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,  
CA 92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
The supplied interface cable must be used  
with the equipment in order to comply with  
the limits for a digital device pursuant to  
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device  
may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
For the State of California , USA only  
Perchlorate Material – special handling may  
apply,  
See  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery  
contains perchlorate.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE  
Note  
This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful  
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that  
this HDR-PJ650VE/PJ660VE Digital HD  
Video Camera Recorder is in compliance  
with the essential requirements and other  
relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/  
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EC. For details, please access the following  
By ensuring this product is disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health, which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste handling  
of this product. The recycling of materials  
will help to conserve natural resources. For  
more detailed information about recycling  
of this product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you purchased  
the product.  
Notice for the customers in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
This product has been manufactured by  
or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.  
Inquiries related to product compliance  
based on European Union legislation  
shall be addressed to the authorized  
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee  
matters, please refer to the addresses  
provided in the separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This product has been tested and found  
compliant with the limits set out in the  
EMC regulation for using connection cables  
shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).  
This symbol on the battery or on the  
packaging indicates that the battery  
provided with this product shall not be  
treated as household waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol might  
be used in combination with a chemical  
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury  
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery  
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or  
0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste handling  
of the battery. The recycling of the materials  
will help to conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety,  
Attention  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and  
sound of this unit.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism  
causes data transfer to discontinue midway  
(fail), restart the application or disconnect  
and connect the communication cable  
(USB, etc.) again.  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
performance or data integrity reasons  
require a permanent connection with an  
incorporated battery, this battery should be  
replaced by qualified service staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated  
properly, hand over the product at end-of-  
life to the applicable collection point for  
the recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment.  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product  
shall not be treated as household waste.  
Instead it shall be handed over to the  
applicable collection point for the recycling  
of electrical and electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the  
section on how to remove the battery from  
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the product safely. Hand the battery over  
to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product or battery, please  
contact your local Civic Office, your  
household waste disposal service or the  
shop where you purchased the product.  
For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
About language setting  
Change the screen language before using the  
camcorder if necessary (p. 21). The on-screen  
displays in each local language are used for  
illustrating the operating procedures.  
Notice for customers in the United  
Kingdom  
On recording  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to  
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the  
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI  
to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or  
mark) must be used.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has  
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach  
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.  
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.  
If you should lose the fuse cover, please  
contact your nearest Sony service station.  
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 TV that supports the signal  
format for your camcorder. For details on the  
signal format, refer to “How to use this manual”  
Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be violate to the copyright laws.  
Notes on use  
Do not do any of the following. If any of those  
are done, the recording media may be damaged,  
recorded images may be impossible to play back  
or may be lost, or other malfunctions could  
occur.  
ejecting the memory card when the access  
lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing  
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical  
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the  
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (p. 18) is lit or  
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flashing green or the access lamp (p. 24) is lit  
or flashing  
When the camcorder is connected to other  
devices through a USB connection and the  
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not  
close the LCD panel. The image data that has  
been recorded may be lost.  
In this manual, the internal memory of the  
camcorder and the memory card are called  
“recording media.”  
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with  
high definition image quality (HD) is called  
AVCHD recording disc.  
Use the camcorder in accordance with local  
regulations.  
Learning more about the  
camcorder (“HandycamUser  
Guide)  
LCD Panel , viewfinder  
“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line  
manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions  
on the many functions of the camcorder.  
The LCD screen and viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-precision  
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are  
operational for effective use. However, there  
may be some tiny black points and/or bright  
points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that  
appear constantly on the LCD screen. These  
points are normal results of the manufacturing  
process and do not affect the recording in any  
way.  
Access the Sony support page.  
1
Select your country or region.  
2
Black points  
Search for the model name  
of your camcorder within the  
support page.  
3
White, red, blue or green points  
About this manual, illustrations and  
on-screen displays  
Check the model name on the bottom of  
your camcorder.  
The example images used in this manual for  
illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may appear  
different from images and screen indicators that  
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the  
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen  
indication are exaggerated or simplified for  
understandability.  
Design and specifications of your camcorder  
and accessories are subject to change without  
notice.  
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How to use this manual  
In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together.  
If you find the description “Models with ...” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the  
description applies to your camcorder.  
(Models with GPS)  
(Models with the NTSC color system)  
To confirm the model name of your camcorder  
Model name (HDR-xxx)  
See the bottom of your camcorder.  
Differences in functions  
Capacity of internal  
USB  
GPS  
Model name  
HDR-PJ650E  
Signal format  
memory  
32 GB  
connection  
PAL  
NTSC  
PAL  
Output only  
Input/Output  
Output only  
Input/Output  
Output only  
Input/Output  
Output only  
HDR-PJ650V  
HDR-PJ650VE  
HDR-PJ660  
32 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
64 GB  
64 GB  
64 GB  
NTSC  
PAL  
HDR-PJ660E  
HDR-PJ660V  
HDR-PJ660VE  
NTSC  
PAL  
Notes  
For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.  
Safety Regulation (p. 2)  
Parts and controls (p. 14)  
Menu lists (p. 50)  
Specifications (p. 64)  
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (p. 57)  
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Table of contents  
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Parts and controls  
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  
Built-in microphone  
Multi interface shoe  
For details on compatible accessories of the  
Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site  
in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or  
localauthorized Sony service facility.  
Operations with other manufacture’s  
accessories are not guaranteed.  
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.  
Flash/Video light  
Lens (G lens)  
Speakers  
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (38)  
Remote sensor  
Camera recording lamp (52)  
GPS antenna (HDR-PJ650V/PJ650VE/  
PJ660V/PJ660VE)  
A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.  
The camera recording lamp lights up in red  
during recording. The lamp flashes when the  
remaining recording media capacity or battery  
power is low.  
MANUAL button (35)  
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Memory card access lamp (24)  
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the  
camcorder is reading or writing data.  
Grip belt  
Loop for a shoulder belt  
Built-in USB Cable (19)  
Memory card slot (24)  
MODE button  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal (36)  
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.  
Tripod receptacle  
Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of  
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).  
Depending on the specifications of the tripod,  
your camcorder may not attach in the proper  
direction.  
PROJECTOR button (38)  
(View Images) button  
LIGHT (Video Light) button  
POWER button  
BATT (battery) release lever (20)  
To fasten the grip belt  
To attach the lens hood  
Power zoom lever (29)  
PHOTO button (27)  
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (22)  
Eyecup  
START/STOP button (26)  
Securing ring  
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp (18)  
(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)  
(headphones) jack  
Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly  
(), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood  
in the direction of the arrow ().  
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When attaching the lens hood, align the  
opening section of the lens hood with the flash-  
emitting section of the camcorder properly.  
To remove the lens hood, turn the securing ring  
of the lens hood in the opposite direction from  
that of the arrow.  
Remove the lens hood when you operate  
the camcorder with the supplied remote  
commander.  
To attach the Step Down Ring  
DATA CODE button (52)  
Displays the date and time, camera setting  
data, or coordinates (models with GPS) of the  
recorded images when you press this button  
during playback.  
Align the Step Down Ring with the  
camcorder properly (), then turn it in the  
direction of the arrow until the Step Down  
PHOTO button (27)  
Records as a still image the image that is  
displayed on the screen when this button is  
pressed.  
Ring is locked in place ().  
You can change the filter diameter to 37mm  
(1 1/2 in.) by attaching the Step Down Ring,  
allowing you to use the recommended  
conversion lens.  
SCAN/SLOW buttons (31)  
/(Previous/Next) buttons (30)  
PLAY button  
You cannot attach the wide end conversion  
lens/wide conversion lens, if the Step Down  
Ring is attached.  
To remove Step Down Ring, turn it in the  
opposite direction from that of the arrow.  
STOP button  
DISPLAY button (27)  
Transmitter  
START/STOP button (26)  
Power zoom buttons  
PAUSE button  
Wireless Remote Commander  
Using the wireless remote commander is  
helpful when projecting recorded images  
from your camcorder.  
VISUAL INDEX button (30)  
Displays an Index screen during playback.  
////ENTER buttons  
Displays a light blue frame on the LCD screen  
when you press any of these buttons. Select  
a desired button or an item with ///,  
then press ENTER to enter.  
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Getting started  
Supplied Items  
The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied  
quantity.  
Step Down Ring (1)  
Camcorder (1)  
AC Adaptor (1)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FVꢂ0 (1)  
“Operating Guide”(This manual) (1)  
HDMI cable (1)  
Notes  
The “PlayMemories Home” software and  
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be  
downloaded from the Sony website (p. 43).  
USB connection support cable (1)  
The USB connection support cable is designed  
for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable  
when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder  
(p. 19) is too short for connection.  
Lens hood (1)  
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Charging the battery pack  
Turn off your camcorder by  
1
closing the LCD screen, and  
attach the battery pack (be sure  
to store the viewfinder first).  
Align the indentation on the camcorder  
and projection on the battery pack, then  
slide the battery pack upwards.  
Battery pack  
Connect the AC Adaptor () and  
the power cord (mains lead) ()  
to your camcorder and the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
2
POWER/CHG (charge) lamp  
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns  
orange.  
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns  
off when the battery pack is fully charged.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC  
IN jack of your camcorder.  
DC IN jack  
Align the mark on the DC plug  
with that on the DC IN jack  
DC plug  
To the wall outlet (wall socket)  
Notes  
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.  
When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100  
battery pack.  
You cannot use the NP-FV30 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with your camcorder.  
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any  
operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 53).  
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Charging the battery using your computer  
Turn off your camcorder and connect  
the camcorder to a running computer  
using the Built-in USB Cable.  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
Built-in USB Cable  
To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold  
separately)  
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket)  
using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-  
AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the  
camcorder.  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required to fully charge a fully discharged NP-FV50 battery pack  
(supplied).  
When using the AC Adaptor: 155 min.  
When using your computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable*: 280 min.  
The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a room temperature of  
25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50  
°F to 86 °F).  
* The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable.  
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To remove the battery pack  
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT  
(battery) release lever () and remove the  
battery pack ().  
To use your camcorder continuously for a long time  
Connect the AC adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet  
(wall socket).  
For details on how to connect the AC adaptor, refer to “Charging the battery pack(p. 18).  
By using the AC adaptor, you can use your camcorder without worrying about the battery  
running out of charge.  
Notes on the AC Adaptor  
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder while holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.  
Recording time, Playing time (p. 57)  
Remaining battery indicator (p. 28)  
Charging the battery pack abroad  
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with  
your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic  
voltage transformer.  
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Turning the power on, and setting the date  
and time  
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
Open the LCD screen of your  
camcorder and turn the power  
on.  
1
You can also turn on the camcorder by  
pressing POWER (p. 15).  
Select the desired language, then  
2
Touch the button on  
select [Next].  
the LCD screen.  
Select the desired geographical  
3
area with  
[Next].  
/
, then select  
Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer  
Time], select the date format and  
the date and time.  
4
If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer  
Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.  
When you select the date and time, select  
one of the items and adjust the value with  
/
.
When you select  
and time setting operation is complete.  
, the date  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.  
Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.  
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To turn off the power  
Close the LCD screen or press the POWER  
button (p. 15).  
If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the  
viewfinder as shown in the illustration on  
the right.  
On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder  
The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or  
the viewfinder.  
Status  
Power of the camcorder  
LCD screen  
Open  
Viewfinder  
Retracted  
Pulled out  
Retracted  
Pulled out  
On  
On  
Off  
On  
Closed  
Notes  
Even if the LCD screen is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is not turned off. When  
you turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original  
position.  
When you make recording with the viewfinder only  
Pull out the viewfinder () and close the  
LCD panel and then adjust the angle you  
want (). If the indicator on the viewfinder  
appears blurred, adjust the appearance using  
the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located  
on the above of the viewfinder.  
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To adjust the angle of the LCD panel  
First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (), and then adjust the angle  
().  
90 degrees (max.)  
180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder  
To turn off the beep sound  
Select  
[Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].  
Notes  
The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed  
during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select  
[Setup] [  
Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time].  
Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area  
ADJ] set to [On]. The clock may not automatically adjust to the correct time, depending on the country/  
region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off]  
(models with GPS).  
To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 53)  
To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (p. 52)  
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Preparing the recording media  
The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as  
following icons.  
Default recording medium  
Internal memory  
Alternative recording medium  
Memory card  
Notes  
You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.  
Selecting a recording medium  
Select  
[Setup]   
[
Media Settings] [Media  
Select] the desired medium.  
Inserting a memory card  
Open the cover, and insert the  
memory card until it clicks.  
Access lamp  
The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.]  
screen appears if you insert a new memory card.  
Wait until the screen disappears.  
Insert the card with the notched corner  
in the direction as illustrated.  
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To eject the memory card  
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.  
Notes  
To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your  
camcorder before the first use (p. 52). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and  
the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.  
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is  
displayed, format the memory card (p. 52).  
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,  
the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.  
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and  
drop.  
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder  
SD Speed  
Class  
Capacity  
(operation  
verified)  
Described in this  
manual  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media  
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media  
SD memory card  
SDHC memory card  
SDXC memory card  
Up to 32 GB  
Up to 64 GB  
“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media  
Class 4 or  
faster  
Up to 64 GB  
SD card  
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.  
Notes  
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.  
Movies recorded on the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards cannot be  
imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by  
connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting  
equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT  
system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.  
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory  
cards.  
Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (p. 71)  
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (p. 57)  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. Movies are  
recorded with high definition image quality (HD).  
Recording movies  
Open the LCD screen.  
1
Press START/STOP to start  
recording.  
2
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
You can record photos during movie  
recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual  
Capture).  
Notes  
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording (only when the  
viewfinder is retracted).  
The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.  
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.  
The flash does not work while the camera is in the  
(movie) mode.  
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording  
has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or  
AC Adaptor.  
Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing  
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing  
You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in [  
REC Mode] and [  
Frame Rate].  
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel  
display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when  
played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images  
with [Grid Line] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Grid Line] (p. 51) as a guide.  
Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 57)  
[Media Select] (p. 24)  
Recordable time, remaining capacity [Media Info] (p. 52)  
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Shooting photos  
Open the LCD screen and select  
[MODE] (Photo).  
1
You can also switch between  
(movie)/  
(photo) by pressing the MODE button.  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus, then press it fully.  
2
When the focus is adjusted properly,  
AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD  
screen.  
[Flash] (p. 51)  
To change the image size: [  
Image Size] (p. 51)  
To display items on the LCD screen  
Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds  
after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting  
modes.  
Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with  
functions convenient for recording.  
To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 51)  
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Screen indicators during recording  
Described here are icons for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer to the  
page in ( ) for details.  
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ꢃ ꢄ  
ꢈ Qꢉ  
STBY  
STBY  
MODE  
5.1ch  
5.1ch  
AUTO  
QJ QH  
QG QF QD QS QA  
Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode),  
PHOTO button (in photo recording mode)  
MENU button (49)  
Status detected by Intelligent Auto (34)  
Recording status ([STBY]/[REC])  
AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (27)  
GPS triangulating status* (36)  
Tracking focus  
Zoom, Remaining battery  
Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media  
Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality, Frame rate, Recording  
mode (HD/STD), Movie size (MP4) (33)  
Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S)  
Tracking focus cancel button  
[MODE] (Shooting Mode) button (27)  
Intelligent Auto button (34)  
Audio mode (51), Audio Level Display (51)  
View Images button (30)  
My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (51)  
* Models with GPS  
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To record in mirror mode  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to  
the lens side ().  
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal  
when recorded.  
Zooming  
Move the power zoom lever to  
magnify or reduce the size of the  
image.  
W (Wide angle): Wider range of view  
T (Telephoto): Close view  
You can magnify images up to 20 times  
(Extended Zoom) the original size with the  
power zoom lever.  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower  
zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.  
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  
/
button on the LCD screen.  
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 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.  
You can magnify images up to 12 times using optical zooming in the following cases:  
When [  
When the  
SteadyShot] is set to other than [Active]  
(Photo) mode is selected  
Further zooming: [Digital Zoom] (p. 50)  
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Playback  
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View) or location  
of recording (Map View (models with GPS)).  
Open the LCD screen and press  
1
the  
button on the camcorder  
to enter the playback mode.  
You can enter the playback mode by  
selecting  
on the LCD screen (p. 28).  
Select  
/
to move the desired  
2
event to the center () and then  
select it ().  
The camcorder displays recorded images as  
an event automatically, based on the date  
and time.  
Select the image.  
3
4
The camcorder plays from the selected  
image to the last image in the event.  
Select the appropriate buttons  
on the LCD screen for various  
playback operations.  
Volume  
Delete  
Context  
Stop  
Previous/Next  
/
/
/
Fast-reverse/fast-forward  
Play/Pause  
Play/stop slide show  
Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back.  
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As you repeat selecting  
10 times about 30 times about 60 times.  
Select during pause to play movies slowly.  
To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set].  
/
during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about  
/
Screen display on the Event View screen  
Remaining battery  
To the MENU screen  
MENU  
To the Map View screen  
(models with GPS)  
Event name  
Events  
To the previous event  
1 1 2013 1-2  
To the next event  
Time-line bar  
Change Event Scale button  
2013  
Change to the movie/  
photo recording mode  
Highlight  
To play back short movies  
Event name  
Recorded time/number of photos  
To go back to the Event  
View screen  
1 1 2013 1 2  
00:00:00  
Switch Image Type button  
Previous  
Movie  
Next  
1 18 2013  
1 19  
Photo  
Change to the movie/  
photo recording mode  
Last played image  
Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are  
called “thumbnails.”  
Notes  
To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically  
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded.  
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To play movies and photos from the Map View (Models with GPS)  
MENU  
Switch to the Map View by touching  
[Map View].  
1 1 2013 1 2 2013  
2012  
2013  
Highlight  
When you use the map data for the first time:  
A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of  
the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the  
license agreement (p. 67).  
You cannot use the map data if you touch [No]. However, when you try to use the map data for the  
second time, the same message will appear on the screen, and you can use the map data by touching  
[Yes].  
To play back images with other devices  
You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder  
normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.  
Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV  
equipment of other manufacturers.  
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Advanced operations  
Recording images  
with various settings  
For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
* PS can be set only when the the [  
Frame  
Rate] is set to [60p] (models with the NTSC  
color system) / [50p] (models with the PAL  
color system).  
Functions and equipment p.11  
Capturing smiles automatically  
(Smile Shutter)  
Selecting the image quality of  
movies (Recording mode)  
A photo is recorded automatically when  
the camcorder detects the smile of a person  
during movie recording (p. 51). ([Dual  
Capture] is the default setting.)  
You can switch the recording mode to select  
the movie quality when recording high  
definition image quality (HD) movies. The  
recording time (p. 57) or the type of media  
device to which the images can be copied  
may change, depending on the recording  
mode selected. ([Standard  
default setting.)  
] is the  
Select  
Size] [  
[Image Quality/  
REC Mode].  
1
2
The camcorder is  
detecting a smile  
(orange).  
The camcorder is  
detecting a face.  
Select the desired recording  
mode.  
Notes  
When set to the following, you cannot use the  
Smile Shutter function.  
[  
[  
REC Mode]: [Highest Quality  
Frame Rate]: [60p] (models with the  
]
Recording mode and the media  
devices to which the images can be  
copied  
NTSC color system) or [50p] (models with  
the PAL color system)  
Smiles may not be detected depending on  
recording conditions, subject conditions, and  
the setting of your camcorder.  
Recording mode  
Types of media  
FH/  
PS*  
FX  
HQ/LP  
[Smile Sensitivity] (p. 51)  
On this camcorder  
Internal memory  
Memory card  
On external devices  
External media  
device  
Blu-ray discs  
AVCHD  
recording discs  
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To record images brighter than those  
recorded using the Intelligent Auto  
function  
Selecting the suitable setting  
automatically for the recording  
situation (Intelligent Auto)  
Select  
[Camera/Mic]   
Your camcorder records movies after  
selecting the most suitable setting for the  
subjects or the situation automatically.  
([On] is the default setting.)  
[
Manual Settings] [Low Lux].  
Notes  
The camcorder may not detect the expected  
scene or subject, depending on the recording  
conditions.  
Select  
[On]   
at  
1
the right bottom of the recording  
screen of movies or photos.  
Selecting the recording format  
of movies  
REC  
Your camcorder can record movies with  
three different recording formats.  
AUTO  
OFF  
Select  
Quality/Size] [  
[Image  
1
/
/
Setting].  
Point the camcorder toward the  
subject and start recording.  
2
Select the desired image setting.  
2
The icons that correspond to the  
conditions detected are displayed.  
HD Quality:  
This format is a high definition digital  
video camera format. Enjoy beautiful  
images on a big screen.  
REC  
W
T
MP4:  
AUTO  
This format is easy for playing back your  
movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a  
network or for uploading to the Web.  
Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby)  
Scene detection: (Backlight),  
(Landscape), (Night Scene),  
(Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro)  
Camera-shake detection: (Walk),  
(Tripod)  
STD Quality:  
This format is a standard definition digital  
video camera format. This is useful for  
saving your movies to a DVD.  
Sound detection:  
,
(Auto Wind  
NR)  
To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select  
[Off].  
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Using the manual  
adjustment features  
It is convenient to make manual  
STBY  
Dial Setting  
adjustments using the MANUAL dial,  
by assigning a menu item ([Focus] in the  
default setting) to the MANUAL dial.  
Focus  
Exposure  
IRIS  
Shutter Speed  
AE Shift  
White Balance Shift  
RESET  
[MANUAL]: EXEC  
MANUAL button  
Select [RESET] to reset the items adjusted  
manually to the default settings.  
3
Press MANUAL.  
The camera data that appears on the  
LCD screen will differ, depending on  
the recording settings of the camcorder.  
The settings will be displayed with the  
following icons.  
MANUAL dial  
: Automatic  
: Exposure is set manually.  
: IRIS priority  
Press MANUAL to switch to  
manual operation mode.  
1
: Shutter speed priority  
Pressing MANUAL switches the operation  
mode between manual and automatic.  
Notes  
Manual settings will be retained even if you  
change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial.  
However, if you set [Exposure] after setting  
[AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override  
[AE Shift].  
Rotate the dial to make the  
adjustment.  
2
If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or  
[Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items  
are canceled.  
Items you can control with the  
MANUAL dial  
[Focus] (p. 50)  
[Exposure] (p. 50)  
[IRIS] (p. 50)  
[Data Code] (p. 52)  
[Shutter Speed] (p. 50)  
[AE Shift] (p. 50)  
[White Balance Shift] (p. 50)  
To assign the menu item to the  
MANUAL dial  
1
Press and hold MANUAL down for a few  
seconds.  
2
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the  
item to be assigned.  
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Recording  
Playing images on a  
TV  
If you connect the camcorder to the HDMI  
input jack of a TV, the image quality viewed  
on the TV screen is high definition image  
quality (HD). And if you can connect the  
camcorder to the A/V input jack of a TV,  
the image quality viewed on the TV is  
standard definition image quality (STD).  
information on your  
location (Models with  
GPS)  
For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
When you set [GPS Setting] to [On] (the  
default setting), the GPS triangulating  
icon will appear on the screen and the  
camcorder will start searching for GPS  
satellite signals. The icon displayed will  
vary according to the intensity of the signal  
received. The GPS function is available  
High  
definition  
Standard  
definition  
Yellow  
White  
when  
,
or  
are displayed.  
The following features are available if you  
use the GPS (Global Positioning System)  
function.  
Recording location information on  
movies or photos ([On] is the default  
setting.)  
Red  
AV Cable (sold  
separately)  
HDMI Cable  
(supplied)  
Playing movies and photos by searching  
for them from a map (Map View, p. 32)  
Displaying a map of your current  
location  
If you do not want to record location  
information  
Select  
[Setup]   
[
General Settings] [GPS  
Signal flow  
Setting] [Off].  
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Notes  
1
It may take a while before the camcorder starts  
triangulating.  
Use the GPS function outdoors and in open  
areas, as the radio signals can best be received  
in such areas.  
Connect the camcorder to a TV.  
2
3
Play a movie or a photo on the  
camcorder (p. 30).  
The map always displays the north at the top.  
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Notes  
When connecting to your TV via a  
VCR  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as  
well.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 18).  
If the TV does not have the HDMI input  
jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) for  
connection.  
When movies are recorded with standard  
definition image quality (STD), they are played  
back in standard definition image quality (STD)  
even on a high definition TV.  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN  
input on the VCR using an AV Cable (sold  
separately). Set the input selector on the  
VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).  
Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV:  
[TV Type] (p. 52)  
When you play back standard definition image  
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not  
On “Photo TV HD”  
compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [  
Wide  
This camcorder is compatible with the  
“Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV  
HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like  
depiction of subtle textures and colors.  
By connecting Sonys Photo TV HD-  
compatible devices using an HDMI cable*,  
a whole new world of photos can be  
Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect  
ratio.  
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images,  
HDMI output takes priority.  
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound  
enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.  
* The TV will automatically switch to the  
appropriate mode when displaying photos.  
In the default setting, you can record Dolby  
Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the  
built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be  
enjoyed when playing a movie on devices  
that support 5.1ch surround sound input.  
When your TV is monaural (When  
your TV has only one audio input  
jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable  
(sold separately) 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.  
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Using the built-in  
projector  
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever  
You can use a flat surface such as a wall as  
a screen to view recorded images using the  
built-in projector.  
The projected image is larger when the  
distance between your camcorder and the  
reflecting surface increase.  
It is recommended that you place the  
camcorder about 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or further  
away from the surface that the images are  
to be projected onto.  
Face the projector lens towards a  
surface, such as a wall, and then  
press PROJECTOR.  
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When playing back images, use  
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the power zoom lever to move  
the selection frame that appears  
on the LCD screen, then press  
PHOTO button.  
Power zoom lever  
Select [Image Shot on This  
Device] on the LCD screen.  
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When the operating guide  
screen appears, select [Project].  
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PHOTO button  
For details on playback, see page 30.  
When you use the wireless remote  
commander, use ///to move the  
selection frame and press ENTER to start  
playing the framed item.  
To turn off the projector, press  
PROJECTOR.  
This screen appears the first time you use  
the built-in projector after the camcorder  
is turned on.  
Adjust the focus of the projected  
image using the PROJECTOR  
FOCUS lever.  
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Using the projector shortens battery  
life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is  
recommended).  
To use the projector for your  
computer or smartphone  
The following operations are unavailable while  
you are using the projector.  
Map operation (models with GPS)  
Output of Highlight Playback to a device such  
as a TV  
Operation of the camcorder with the LCD  
screen closed  
Several other functions  
When the projected images contain a lot of  
black, faint color unevenness may appear. This  
is caused by light reflection in the projector lens  
and is not a malfunction.  
HDMI Cable  
(supplied)  
Signal flow  
Connect the PROJECTOR IN jack of the  
camcorder to an HDMI output jack of the other  
device using the HDMI cable (supplied), then  
select [Image from External Device] in step 2.  
If the terminal of the device connected is not  
compatible with the HDMI cable (supplied), use  
an HDMI plug adaptor (sold separately).  
You can only operate the PROJECTOR FOCUS  
lever while projecting images.  
Notes  
The LCD screen turns off while an image is  
being projected.  
Be careful of the following operations or  
situations while using the projector.  
Make sure not to project images towards the  
eyes.  
Make sure not to touch the projector lens.  
The LCD screen and the projector lens  
become hot while in use.  
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Editing  
Editing on your  
camcorder  
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For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
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Delete  
OK  
Notes  
Some basic editing operations can be done on  
the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced  
editing operations, install the “PlayMemories  
Home” software.  
You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted. Save important movies and photos in  
advance.  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting  
or dividing the images. It may damage the  
recording media.  
To delete all movies/photos in the  
selected date all together  
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2
In step 2, select [All In Event].  
Select the date you want to delete using  
/
, and then select  
.
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Do not eject the memory card while deleting or  
dividing images from the memory card.  
If you delete or divide movies/photos that are  
included in saved scenarios, the scenarios will  
also be deleted.  
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Delete  
OK  
Deleting movies and photos  
To delete a part of a movie  
Select  
[Delete].  
[Edit/Copy]   
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2
You can divide a movie and delete it.  
Release protection: [Protect] (p. 52)  
Select [Multiple Images], and  
then select the type of image  
you want to delete.  
[Format] (p. 52)  
Dividing a movie  
Select [Divide] on the  
movie playback screen.  
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Add check marks to the movies  
or photos to be deleted and  
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select  
.
G0B  
     
Select the point where you want  
to divide the movie into scenes  
2
using  
/
, and then select  
.
A
B
A: Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie  
B: Adjusts the capturing point with more  
precision  
If the movie was recorded with one of  
the following image quality levels, the  
image size will be set as shown below.  
High definition image quality (HD) or  
MP4: 2.1 M (16:9)  
A
B
A: Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie  
B: Adjusts the capturing point with more  
precision  
Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard  
definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M  
(16:9)  
4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition  
image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3)  
Notes  
The point where you touch  
and the actual  
dividing point may differ as your camcorder  
selects the dividing point in increments of about  
half a second.  
An MP4 movie cannot be divided.  
Notes  
You cannot save captured images to the  
memory card (models without a USB input  
function).  
Capturing a photo from a movie  
You can capture images from movies  
recorded with your camcorder.  
On recording date and time of  
captured photos  
Select [Photo Capture] that  
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appears on the playback screen  
of a movie.  
The recording date and time of captured photos  
are 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 photo  
will be the date and time you captured from  
the movie.  
Select the point where you want  
to capture a photo using  
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/
, and then select  
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Saving movies and photos with a computer  
Playing images on a computer  
The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your  
computer to use them in a variety of ways.  
What you can do with “PlayMemories Homesoftware (Windows)  
Upload images to online  
services  
View images in  
a calendar  
Import images from  
the camcorder  
Create a movie disc  
Share images in  
“PlayMemories Online”  
“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL.  
Notes  
An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.”  
An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services  
may not be available in some countries/regions.  
Software for Mac  
The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images  
from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac.  
For details, visit the following URL.  
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Preparing a computer  
(Windows)  
For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
Installing the “PlayMemories  
Homesoftware in your  
computer  
Checking the computer system  
Access the following download  
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site using an Internet browser on  
your computer, then click [Install]  
[Run].  
OS*1  
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista  
SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8  
CPU*4  
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel  
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core  
2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when  
processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core  
2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when  
processing PS movies.)  
Install according to the on-screen  
instructions.  
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When the on-screen instructions  
prompting you to connect the camcorder  
to a computer appear, connect the  
camcorder to your computer with the  
Built-in USB Cable.  
Memory  
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or  
more is recommended)  
Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8:  
1 GB or more  
Hard disk  
Disk volume required for installation:  
Approximately 500 MB  
Display  
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots  
*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is  
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a  
multi-boot environment.  
Built-in USB Cable  
*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported. Windows Image Mastering API  
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc  
creation function, etc.  
When the installation completes,  
“PlayMemories Home” starts up.  
*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
*4 Faster processor is recommended.  
Notes on installation  
If the “PlayMemories Home” software is  
already installed on your computer, connect the  
camcorder to your computer. Functions that  
can be used with this camcorder will then be  
available.  
Notes  
Operation with all computer environments is  
not assured.  
If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”  
software is installed on your computer, it will  
be overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home”  
software. In this case, you cannot use some  
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Starting the  
“PlayMemories  
Homesoftware  
functions that were available with “PMB” with  
this “PlayMemories Home” software.  
Double-click the “PlayMemories  
Homeicon on the computer  
screen.  
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To disconnect your camcorder from  
the computer  
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Click the  
icon at the bottom right of  
the desktop of the computer [Safely  
remove USB Mass Storage Device].  
When using Windows 8, select the  
“PlayMemories Home” icon from the start  
screen.  
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3
Select  
screen.  
[Yes] on the camcorder  
Disconnect the USB cable.  
Double-click the “PlayMemories  
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Home Help Guideshort-cut  
icon on the computer screen to  
see how to use “PlayMemories  
Home.”  
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click  
, then click  
.
Notes  
When you access the camcorder from the  
computer, use the “PlayMemories Home”  
software. Operation is not guaranteed if you  
operate the data using software other than  
the “PlayMemories Home” software or you  
directly manipulate files and the folders from  
a computer.  
Images cannot be saved to some discs  
depending on the configuration selected in  
[
REC Mode]. Movies recorded in [60p  
Quality ] (models with the NTSC color  
system)/[50p Quality ] (models with the  
When using Windows 8, select  
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from  
the help menu of “PlayMemories Home.”  
If the icon is not displayed on the  
computer screen, click [Start] [All  
Programs] [PlayMemories Home]   
the desired item.  
For details on “PlayMemories Home,”  
select (“PlayMemories Home Help  
Guide”) on the software or visit the  
PlayMemories Home support page (http://  
www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).  
PAL color system) or [Highest Quality  
mode can only be saved to a Blu-ray disc.  
You cannot create a disc with movies recorded  
in [ MP4] mode.  
The camcorder automatically divides an image  
file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as  
separate files. All image files may be shown as  
separate files on a computer, however, the files  
will be handled properly by the import function  
and the playback function of the camcorder or  
the “PlayMemories Home” software.  
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Saving images on an external media device  
Creating a standard  
definition image  
Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device with an AV  
Cable (sold separately).  
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quality (STD) disc with  
a recorder  
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks  
of the recording device.  
Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder  
with an AV Cable (sold separately). You  
can copy images played back on your  
camcorder on a disc or video cassette.  
Start playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
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Notes  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 18).  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the device connected.  
When dubbing is finished, stop  
the recording device, and then  
your camcorder.  
Notes  
You cannot copy images to recorders connected  
with an HDMI cable.  
Since copying is performed via analog data  
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
High definition image quality (HD) movies  
will be copied with standard definition image  
quality (STD).  
When you connect a monaural device, connect  
the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately)  
to the video input jack, and the white (left  
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the  
audio input jack on the device.  
AV Cable  
(sold separately)  
Input  
Copying date and time information: [Data  
Code] (p. 52)  
Red  
White  
Yellow  
Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type]  
Signal flow  
Insert the recording medium  
in the recording device (a disc  
recorder, etc.).  
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If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
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Saving images on  
an external media  
device with high  
definition (HD) image  
quality  
You can save movies and photos on an  
external media device (USB storage  
devices), such as an external hard disk  
drive. The following functions will be  
available after you have saved your images  
USB Adaptor Cable  
VMC-UAM2  
(sold separately)  
on an external media device.  
You can connect your camcorder and the  
external media device, and then play back  
images stored on the external media device  
You can connect your computer and the  
external media device and import images to  
your computer using the “PlayMemories Home”  
software (p. 44).  
Make sure not to disconnect the USB  
cable while [Preparing image database  
file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD  
screen.  
If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the  
camcorder screen, select  
.
Select [Copy.] on the camcorder  
screen.  
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Notes  
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor  
Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).  
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power  
cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the external media device.  
Movies and photos that are stored on the  
recording media, and that have not yet  
been saved on to external media device  
can be saved on the connected media  
device at this time.  
This operation is available only when  
there are newly recorded images in your  
camcorder.  
Connect your camcorder and  
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the external media device using  
the USB Adaptor Cable (sold  
separately).  
To disconnect the external media device,  
select  
while the camcorder is in the  
playback standby mode (either Event View  
or Event Index is displayed).  
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To play back images in the external  
media device on the camcorder  
To play back high definition image  
quality (HD) movies on your  
computer  
Select [Play without copying.] in step 2 and  
select the image you want to view.  
You can also view images on a TV connected to  
your camcorder (p. 36).  
When an external media device is connected,  
will appear on the Event View screen.  
On the “PlayMemories Home” software  
(p. 44), select the drive that represents the  
external media device connected, and then  
play movies.  
Notes  
MENU  
The following devices cannot be used as an  
external media device:  
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB  
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive  
media devices connected via a USB hub  
media devices with built-in USB hub  
card reader  
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You may not be able to use external media  
devices with a code function.  
To delete images in the external  
media device  
The FAT file system is available for your  
camcorder. If the storage medium of the  
external device was formatted for the NTFS  
file system, etc., format the external media  
device using the camcorder before use. The  
format screen appears when an external  
media device is connected to your camcorder.  
Before formatting, make sure that you have no  
important data saved on the external media  
device as formatting will delete the data.  
Operation is not guaranteed with all devices  
satisfying the operating requirements.  
For details on available external media devices,  
go to the Sony support website in your  
country/region.  
The number of scenes you can save on the  
external media device is as follows. However,  
even if the external media device has free space,  
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following  
number.  
High definition image quality (HD) movies:  
Max. 3,999  
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Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.  
Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete],  
and then follow the instructions that  
appear on the LCD screen to delete  
images.  
To save the desired images in the  
camcorder to the external media  
device  
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Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.  
Select [Edit/Copy] [Copy],  
and then follow the instructions that  
appear on the LCD screen to save images.  
If you want to copy images that have not yet  
been copied, select [Edit/Copy]  
[Direct Copy] while your camcorder is  
Standard definition image quality (STD)  
movies: Max. 9,999  
connected to the external media device.  
MP4 movies and photos: Max. 40,000 (both  
MP4 movies and photos)  
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If your camcorder does not recognize the  
external media device, try the following  
operations.  
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your  
camcorder.  
If the external media device has the AC power  
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet  
(wall socket).  
The number of scenes may be smaller  
depending on the type of images recorded.  
You cannot copy images from an external  
media device to the internal memory on the  
camcorder.  
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Customizing your camcorder  
Using menus  
The camcorder has various menu items  
under each of 6 menu categories.  
To find a menu item quickly  
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have  
sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon  
so that the LCD screen displays the list of  
menus in the sub-category selected.  
Shooting Mode  
Camera/Mic  
Image Quality/Size  
Playback Function  
Edit/Copy  
Setup  
Select  
.
Sub-category icons  
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When you cannot select a menu item  
Grayed out menu items or settings are not  
available.  
When you select the grayed out menu item,  
your camcorder displays the reason why  
you cannot select the menu item or the  
instruction of under which condition you  
can set the menu item.  
Select a category.  
MENU  
Shooting Mode  
Camera/Mic  
Image Quality/Size  
Playback Function  
Edit/Copy  
Setup  
Select your desired menu item.  
Shooting Mode  
STBY  
Movie  
Photo  
Smth Slw REC  
Golf Shot  
Edit/Copy  
Delete  
Protect  
Copy  
Scrolls the  
menu items  
up or down  
Direct Copy  
Notes  
Select  
to finish setting the menu or to  
return to the previous menu screen.  
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Menu lists  
Shooting Mode  
Movie .......................................... Records movies.  
Photo........................................... Shoots photos.  
Smth Slw REC........................... Records smooth slow-motion movies.  
Golf Shot.................................... Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then  
recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the  
center of the screen when recording.  
Camera/Mic  
Manual Settings  
White Balance................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment.  
Spot Meter/Fcs............... Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously.  
Spot Meter....................... Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen.  
Spot Focus....................... Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen.  
Exposure........................... Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual], adjust  
the brightness (exposure) using  
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Focus.................................. Adjusts the focus manually. If you select [Manual], select  
to adjust  
the focus for a nearby subject and  
subject.  
to adjust the focus for a distant  
IRIS...................................... Sharpens the subject with its background blurred or sharpens the whole  
image.  
Shutter Speed................. Adjusts Shutter Speed. When you shoot a moving subject at a higher  
shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter  
speed, the subject appears as if it is flowing.  
AGC Limit......................... Sets the maximum level of AGC (Auto Gain Control).  
AE Shift.............................. Adjusts the exposure. Touch  
if the subject is white or the backlight  
is bright, or touch  
if the subject is black or the light is dim.  
White Balance Shift ...... Adjusts the white balance.  
Low Lux............................. Records bright color images in the dim.  
Camera Settings  
Scene Selection ............. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,  
such as night view or beach.  
Cinematone............. Adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of films when  
recording.  
Fader.......................... Fades scenes in or out.  
Self-Timer................. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.  
Tele Macro........................ Focuses on the subject with its background blurred.  
SteadyShot.............. Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.  
SteadyShot.............. Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.  
Digital Zoom................... Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom.  
Conversion Lens ............ Sets the type of an attached conversion lens (sold separately).  
Auto Back Light.............. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.  
Dial Setting...................... Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial.  
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Face  
Face Detection............... Automatically detects faces.  
Smile Shutter.................. Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.  
Smile Sensitivity ............ Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function.  
Flash  
Flash................................... Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos.  
Flash Level ....................... Sets the brightness of flash.  
Red Eye Reduction........ Prevents redeye when shooting with flash.  
Microphone  
Closer Voice..................... Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly.  
Blt-in Zoom Mic ............. Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.  
Auto Wind NR................. Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise.  
Audio Mode .................... Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo).  
Audio Rec Level ............. Adjusts the audio recording level.  
Shooting Assist  
My Button........................ Assigns functions to My Buttons.  
Expanded Focus ............ Magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen by about  
2.0 times.  
Grid Line........................... Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or  
vertical.  
Display Setting............... Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.  
Zebra ................................. Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness.  
Peaking............................. Displays an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced.  
Light Bright ..................... Adjusts the brightness of the video light.  
Audio Level Display...... Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen while recording.  
Image Quality/Size  
REC Mode .......................... Sets the mode to record movies.  
Frame Rate ........................ Sets the frame rate to record movies.  
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Setting.... Sets the image quality for recording movies.  
Wide Mode........................ Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard  
definition image quality (STD).  
x.v.Color.............................. Records a wider range of colors. Set this item when you watch images with  
a TV which is compliant with x.v.Color.  
Image Size......................... Sets the photo size.  
Playback Function  
Event View................................. Starts playing images from the Event View display.  
Map View*1................................ Starts playing the images from the Map View display.  
Highlight Movie ...................... Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with  
standard definition image quality (STD).  
Scenario............................... Starts playing the scenarios that were saved by Highlight Playback.  
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Edit/Copy  
Delete.......................................... Deletes movies or photos.  
Protect ........................................ Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.  
Copy ............................................ Copies images.  
Direct Copy ............................... Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media  
device.  
Setup  
Media Settings  
Media Select ................... Selects the type of recording media (p. 24).  
Media Info........................ Displays information on the recording media.  
Format............................... Deletes and formats all data on the recording media.  
Repair Img. DB F............. Repairs the image database file on the recording media (p. 56).  
File Number..................... Sets how to assign the file number to photos.  
Playback Settings  
Data Code........................ Displays information that was recorded automatically at the time of  
recording.  
Volume.............................. Adjusts the volume of playback sound (p. 30).  
Download Music*2 ........ Downloads your favorite music files from the computer to your camcorder  
(while the camcorder is connected to the computer) that can be played  
with the Highlight Playback scenes.  
Empty Music*2................ Deletes all music files.  
Connection  
TV Type ............................. Converts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 36).  
HDMI Resolution ........... Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a  
TV with the HDMI cable.  
CTRL FOR HDMI ............. Sets whether or not the TVs Remote Commander is to be used when  
the camcorder is connected to a “BRAVIASync compatible TV with the  
HDMI cable.  
USB Connect................... Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you  
connect your camcorder to an external device via USB.  
USB Connect Setting ... Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer  
or a USB device.  
USB LUN Setting............ Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by  
restricting some USB functions.  
General Settings  
Beep................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.  
LCD Brightness .............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
Your Location*1 .............. Displays the current location on a map.  
Airplane Mode*1 ............ Setting to be used when you are on board an airplane.  
GPS Setting*1 .................. Receives the GPS signal.  
REC Lamp......................... Turns the recording lamp on the front of the camcorder off.  
Remote Ctrl ..................... Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to be used.  
Language Setting ......... Sets the display language (p. 21).  
Calibration....................... Calibrates the touch panel.  
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Battery Info...................... Displays the approximate remaining battery time.  
Power Save...................... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically.  
Initialize ............................ Initializes all the settings to the default settings.  
Demo Mode.................... Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the  
camcorder.  
Clock Settings  
Date & Time Setting ..... Sets the date and time.  
Area Setting .................... Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 21).  
Auto Clock ADJ *1.......... Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS  
system.  
Auto Area ADJ*1............. Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location  
information from the GPS system.  
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HDR-PJ650V/PJ650VE/PJ660V/PJ660VE  
HDR-PJ650V/PJ660/PJ660V  
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Others/Index  
Troubleshooting  
For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
Functions and equipment p.11  
The power does not turn on.  
Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 18).  
The plug of the AC Adaptor has been  
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 18).  
If you run into any problems using your  
camcorder, follow the steps below.  
Check the list (p. 54 to 56), and  
inspect your camcorder.  
The camcorder does not operate even  
when the power is set to on.  
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  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
Disconnect the power source, attach  
the power source again after about  
1 minute, and turn the camcorder  
on.  
Select  
[Setup]   
Your camcorder gets warm.  
[
General Settings] [Initialize].  
Your camcorder may become warm during  
operation. This is not a malfunction.  
If you select [Initialize], all settings,  
including the clock setting, are reset.  
The power abruptly turns off.  
Use the AC Adaptor (p. 18).  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
In the default setting, the camcorder turns  
itself off when no operations are performed for  
about 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 53), or turn  
on the power again.  
authorized Sony service facility.  
You may need to initialize or change the current  
internal memory of your camcorder depending  
on the problem. If you do so, the data stored on  
the internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to  
save the data on the internal memory on other  
media (backup) before sending your camcorder  
for repair. We will not compensate you for any  
loss of internal memory data.  
During repair, we may check a minimum  
amount of data stored on the internal memory  
in order to investigate the problem. However,  
your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain  
your data.  
Charge the battery pack (p. 18).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not  
record images.  
The playback screen is displayed. Stop  
playback, and select  
[Shooting  
Mode] [ Movie] or [ Photo].  
Your camcorder is recording the image you  
have just shot on the recording media. You  
cannot make new recording during this  
period.  
The recording media is full. Delete  
unnecessary images (p. 40).  
Total number of movie scenes or photos  
exceeds the recordable capacity of your  
camcorder (p. 57, 59). Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 40).  
See the “Handycam” User Guide (p. 10) for  
details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and  
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (p. 44) on  
connecting your camcorder to a computer.  
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Self-diagnosis  
display/Warning  
indicators  
For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
“PlayMemories Homecannot be installed.  
An Internet connection is required to install  
“PlayMemories Home.”  
Check the computer environment or  
installation procedure required to install  
“PlayMemories Home.”  
Functions and equipment p.11  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or  
viewfinder, check the following.  
“PlayMemories Homedoes not work  
correctly.  
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. In this case, when you  
contact them, give them all the numbers of  
the error code beginning with C or E.  
You may hear a melody when some  
warning indicators appear on the screen.  
Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your  
computer.  
The camcorder is not recognized by the  
computer.  
Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack  
of your computer except the keyboard, mouse,  
and your camcorder.  
Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the  
computer and restart the computer, then  
connect the computer and your camcorder  
again in the correct order.  
When both the Built-in USB Cable and the  
USB jack of the camcorder are connected  
to the external devices at the same time,  
disconnect the one that is not connected to a  
computer.  
C:04:  
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (V series). Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)  
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 18).  
C:06:  
The battery pack temperature is high. Change  
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.  
C:13:/ C:32:  
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and  
operate your camcorder again.  
E::  
Follow the steps from on page 54.  
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The recording medium is full.  
The battery pack is nearly used up.  
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.  
Wait for a while, then record.  
When set to the following, you cannot shoot  
photos during movie recording.  
The battery pack temperature is high. Change  
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.  
[  
REC Mode]: [Highest Quality  
]
[  
Frame Rate]: [60p] (models with the  
NTSC color system) or [50p] (models with  
the PAL color system)  
No memory card is inserted (p. 24).  
When the indicator flashes, there are not  
enough free spaces for recording images.  
Delete unnecessary images (p. 40), or format  
the memory card after storing the images on  
other media (p. 52).  
The image data base file may be damaged.  
Check the data base file by selecting  
[Setup] [  
Media Settings] [Repair  
Img. DB F.] the recording medium.  
The memory card is damaged.  
Format the memory card with your camcorder  
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 25).  
The memory card is write-protected.  
Access to the memory card was restricted on  
another device.  
The amount of lights is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.  
The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake  
easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with  
both hands and record the image. However,  
note that the camera-shake warning indicator  
does not disappear.  
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Recording time of  
movies/number of  
recordable photos  
For information on your camcorder model,  
see the following page:  
The recording and playback time will be  
shorter, depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder, such as when  
use your camcorder in low temperatures.  
Functions and equipment p.11  
Playing time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
(unit: minute)  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “STD” stands for standard  
definition image quality.  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
NP-FV50  
(supplied)  
HD  
200  
215  
MP4  
200  
225  
STD  
200  
225  
Expected time of recording and  
playback with each battery pack  
Top: When the LCD screen is opened  
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder  
without opening the LCD screen  
Recording time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
Continuous recording  
(unit: minute)  
time  
Battery pack  
Expected recording time of  
movies  
Internal memory  
Image quality  
HD  
MP4  
STD  
NP-FV50  
(supplied)  
120  
130  
130  
140  
130  
140  
HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE  
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min  
(minute)  
Typical recording time  
(unit: minute)  
Battery pack  
Recording time  
Image quality  
NP-FV50  
(supplied)  
HD  
60  
65  
MP4  
65  
70  
STD  
65  
70  
Recording mode  
HDR-PJ650V/  
PJ650VE  
HDR-PJ650E  
[50p Quality  
]/[60p  
Quality  
[Highest  
Quality  
[High  
Quality  
[Standard  
]
[Long Time  
]
2 h 30 min  
2 h 15 min  
(2 h 30 min) (2 h 15 min)  
Top: When the LCD screen is opened  
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder  
without opening the LCD screen  
Each recording time is measured when the  
camcorder is recording high definition image  
quality (HD) movies with [  
to [Standard ].  
Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, switching  
[Shooting Mode], and zooming.  
]
3 h  
(3 h)  
4 h 5 min  
(4 h 5 min)  
2 h 40 min  
(2 h 40 min)  
3 h 40 min  
(3 h 40 min)  
]
]
REC Mode] set  
7 h 15 min  
6 h 30 min  
(5 h 30 min) (4 h 55 min)  
11 h 15 min  
(10 h 15 min) (9 h 15 min)  
12 h 30 min  
Times measured when using the camcorder at  
25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  
recommended.  
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MPꢇ in h (hour) and min (minute)  
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and  
min (minute)  
Recording time  
Recording time  
HDR-PJ650E  
HDR-PJ650V/PJ650VE  
Recording mode  
HDR-PJ660V/  
PJ660VE  
10 h 55 min  
(10 h 55 min)  
9 h 55 min  
(9 h 55 min)  
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E  
[Standard  
]
15 h 5 min  
14 h 20 min  
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and  
min (minute)  
(13 h 50 min) (13 h 10 min)  
Recording time  
If you want to record up to the maximum  
recording time indicated in the table, you need  
to delete the demonstration movie on your  
camcorder.  
Recording mode  
HDR-PJ650V/  
PJ650VE  
HDR-PJ650E  
[Standard  
]
7 h 30 min  
6 h 45 min  
(6 h 55 min) (6 h 15 min)  
Memory card  
High definition image quality (HD)  
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE  
(unit: minute)  
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min  
(minute)  
Recording mode  
16 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
[50p Quality  
]/[60p  
Recording time  
75  
150  
305  
Recording mode  
HDR-PJ660V/  
(75)  
(150)  
(305)  
Quality  
]
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E  
PJ660VE  
[Highest  
Quality  
85  
(85)  
120  
(120)  
210  
(160)  
370  
(300)  
180  
(180)  
245  
(245)  
430  
(325)  
740  
(610)  
360  
(360)  
490  
(490)  
865  
(655)  
1490  
(1225)  
[50p Quality  
]
5 h 10 min  
4 h 55 min  
]/[60p  
(5 h 10 min) (4 h 55 min)  
[High Quality  
]
[Standard  
]
[Long Time  
]
Quality  
[Highest  
Quality  
[High  
Quality  
]
]
]
6 h 5 min  
(6 h 5 min)  
5 h 45 min  
(5 h 45 min)  
8 h 15 min  
7 h 50 min  
(8 h 15 min) (7 h 50 min)  
[Standard  
]
[Long Time  
]
14 h 30 min  
(11 h)  
13 h 50 min  
(10 h 30 min)  
MPꢇ  
25 h 5 min  
23 h 55 min  
(unit: minute)  
(20 h 40 min) (19 h 40 min)  
16 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
MPꢇ in h (hour) and min (minute)  
320  
(320)  
650  
(650)  
1305  
(1305)  
Recording time  
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E  
HDR-PJ660V/PJ660VE  
Standard definition image quality (STD)  
22 h  
(22 h)  
20 h 55 min  
(20 h 55 min)  
(unit: minute)  
Recording mode  
16 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
[Standard  
]
220  
(200)  
445  
(410)  
895  
(825)  
When using a Sony memory card.  
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Notes  
Notes  
The recordable time may vary depending on  
the recording and subject conditions and [REC  
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and  
the image processing system of Sonys BIONZ  
allows still image resolution equivalent to the  
sizes described.  
Mode] and [  
Frame Rate] (p. 51).  
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable  
time.  
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999  
scenes with high definition image quality (HD)  
and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image  
quality (STD). And you can record a maximum  
of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively.  
The maximum continuous recording time of  
movies 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.  
On bit-rate and recording pixels  
The bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each  
recording mode for movies (movie + audio,  
etc.)  
Models with the NTSC color system:  
High definition image quality (HD):  
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/60p,  
AVC HD 28 M (PS), 16:9  
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/60i  
or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p, AVC HD 24 M  
(FX), 16:9  
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080  
pixels/60i or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p, AVC  
HD 17 M (FH), 16:9  
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/60i, AVC HD 9 M (HQ), 16:9  
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/60i, AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9  
MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280 720  
pixels/30p, 16:9  
Standard definition image quality (STD):  
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480  
pixels/60i, STD 9 M (HQ), 16:9/4:3  
Models with the PAL color system:  
High definition image quality (HD):  
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/50p,  
AVC HD 28 M (PS), 16:9  
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/50i  
or 1,920 1,080 pixels/25p, AVC HD 24 M  
(FX), 16:9  
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080  
pixels/50i or 1,920 1,080 pixels/25p, AVC  
HD 17 M (FH), 16:9  
Expected number of recordable  
photos  
Internal memory  
You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4  
movies and photos collectively.  
Memory card  
20.4M  
16 GB  
32 GB  
64 GB  
1850  
3800  
7500  
When using a Sony memory card.  
The number of recordable photos of memory  
card shown is for the maximum image size  
of your camcorder. The actual number of  
recordable photos is displayed on the LCD  
screen during recording (p. 71).  
The number of recordable photos of memory  
card may vary depending on the recording  
conditions.  
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/50i, AVC HD 9 M (HQ), 16:9  
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/50i, AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9  
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About handling of  
your camcorder  
MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280 720  
pixels/25p, 16:9  
Standard definition image quality (STD):  
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 576  
pixels/50i, STD 9 M (HQ), 16:9/4:3  
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.  
Photo recording mode, Dual capture:  
6,016 3,384 dots/16:9  
On use and care  
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed  
or waterproofed.  
Do not hold the camcorder by the following  
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by  
the jack covers.  
4,512 3,384 dots/4:3  
4,224 2,376 dots/16:9  
2,592 1,944 dots/4:3  
1,920 1,080 dots/16:9  
640 480 dots/4:3  
Capturing a photo from a movie:  
1,920 1,080 dots/16:9  
640 360 dots/16:9  
Shoe cover  
Battery pack  
Lens hood  
LCD screen  
640 480 dots/4:3  
Built-in USB Cable  
Viewfinder  
Do not aim the camcorder 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.  
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.  
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Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio.  
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.  
When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a  
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording  
and playing back images about once a month.  
Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
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.  
Note on the camcorder/battery pack  
temperature  
When the temperature of the camcorder  
or battery pack 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, an  
indicator appears on the LCD screen or the  
viewfinder.  
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such  
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful with the lens.  
Keep the LCD screen and the viewfinder closed  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped  
in an object such as a towel.  
When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.  
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery  
pack.  
Notes on charging through the USB  
cable  
Charging may not be possible with all  
computers.  
If you connect the camcorder to a laptop  
computer that is not connected to a power  
source, the battery of the laptop computer will  
continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the  
camcorder connected to a computer in this  
manner.  
Charging with a personally assembled  
computer, with a converted computer, or  
through a USB hub are not guaranteed.  
The camcorder may not function correctly  
depending on the USB device which is used  
with the computer.  
Keep metal contacts clean.  
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.  
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When the camcorder is connected to  
a computer or accessories  
On Wireless Remote Commander  
Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Wireless Remote Commander.  
Do not try to format the recording media of the  
camcorder with a computer. If you do so, your  
camcorder may not operate correctly.  
Insulation sheet  
When connecting the camcorder to another  
device with communication cables, be sure to  
insert the connector plug in the correct way.  
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal  
will damage the terminal and may result in a  
malfunction of the camcorder.  
When the camcorder is connected to other  
devices through a USB connection and the  
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not  
close the LCD panel. The image data that has  
been recorded may be lost.  
Point the Wireless Remote Commander  
towards the remote sensor to operate your  
camcorder (p. 14).  
When no commands have been sent from the  
Wireless Remote Commander within a certain  
period, the light blue frame disappears. When  
you press any of ///, or ENTER again,  
the frame appears at the position where it was  
displayed last displayed.  
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD  
screen, or the viewfinder using ///.  
Notes on optional accessories  
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  
in some countries/regions.  
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote  
Commander  
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail  
into the slit to pull out the battery case.  
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.  
Insert the battery case back into the Wireless  
Remote Commander until it clicks.  
Multi interface shoe  
When using a dedicated microphone or  
portable speaker, their power turns on or off  
according to the power of your camcorder.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the accessory used for details.  
To attach an accessory, insert and fix the  
accessory to the Multi interface shoe by pressing  
down and sliding until it stops.  
When you are recording movies with an  
external flash (sold separately) connected to  
the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noise from  
being recorded.  
You cannot use an external flash (sold  
separately) and the built-in flash at the same  
time.  
When an external microphone (sold separately)  
is connected, it takes precedence over the built-  
in microphone.  
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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 Wireless Remote  
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless  
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.  
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Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber  
or vinyl objects for a long period of time  
On handling the LCD screen  
If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on  
the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen  
will come off easily. Wipe those off as soon as  
possible.  
If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a  
tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD screen may  
be scratched.  
If the LCD screen becomes dirty with  
fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you  
gently remove those from the screen then clean  
it with a soft cloth, etc.  
On handling the light-emitting part  
of flash  
If the LCD screen becomes dirty with  
fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that  
you use a soft cloth to clean it.  
About care and storage of the lens  
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface  
In hot or humid locations  
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside  
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
To prevent mold, periodically clean and store  
the lens as described above.  
LCD screen  
Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause uneven color and other  
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 charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
To clean the casing and the projector  
lens  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
Wipe the casing and the lens gently with a  
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass  
cleaning cloth.  
If the casing and the projector lens is very dirty,  
clean the camcorder casing and the lens with  
a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and  
then wipe the casing and the projector lens with  
a dry soft cloth.  
Avoid the following so as not to deform the  
casing, damage the finish or scratch the lens:  
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent,  
insecticide and sunscreen  
Handling the camcorder with the above  
substances on your hands  
rechargeable battery to retain the date,  
time, and other settings even when the  
LCD screen is closed. 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. Charge the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery before you start using  
your camcorder.  
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Specifications  
System  
Signal format:  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation other than date  
recording will not be affected.  
NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-PJ650V/  
PJ660/PJ660V)  
PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-PJ650E/  
PJ650VE/PJ660E/PJ660VE)  
HD TV  
Movie recording format:  
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0  
compatible):  
How to charge the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital  
5.1 Creator*1  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen  
closed for more than 24 hours.  
MPEG-2 PS:  
Video: MPEG-2 (Video)  
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital  
5.1 Creator*1  
MP4:  
Note on disposal/transfer the  
ownership of the camcorder  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Even if you delete all movies and still  
images, or perform [Format] (p. 52),  
data on the internal memory may not be  
completely erased. It is recommended that  
Photo file format:  
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible  
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible  
MPF Baseline Compatible  
Recording media (Movie/Photo):  
you select  
[Setup] [  
Media  
Internal memory  
Settings] [Format] [Empty] to  
prevent the recovery of your data.  
HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE: 32 GB  
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE: 64 GB  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
SD card (Class 4 or faster)  
The capacity that a user can use (Approx.)  
HDR-PJ650E: 31.1 GB*3  
HDR- PJ650V/PJ650VE: 28.1 GB*2  
HDR-PJ660/PJ660E: 62.4 GB*3  
HDR-PJ660V/PJ660VE: 59.4 GB*2  
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1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, 2.8 GB is  
used for pre-installed map and another  
portion is used for data management  
functions. Only pre-installed  
demonstration movie may be deleted.  
1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of  
which is used for system management  
and/or application files. Only pre-  
installed demonstration movie may be  
deleted.  
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Viewfinder:  
Electronic viewfinder (color)  
Image device:  
4.6 mm (1/3.91 type) CMOS Sensor  
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):  
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Max. 20.4 mega (6 016 3 384) pixels*4  
Gross: Approx. 5 430 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9)*5:  
Approx. 5 020 000 pixels  
Effective (photo, 16:9):  
LCD screen  
Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total number of pixels:  
921 600 (1 920 480)  
Approx. 5 020 000 pixels  
Effective (photo, 4:3):  
Projector  
Projection type: DLP  
Light source: LED (R/G/B)  
Focus: Manual  
Throw Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over  
Contrast ratio: 1500:1  
Approx. 3 760 000 pixels  
Lens:  
G Lens  
12× (Optical)*5, 20× (Extended, while  
recording movies)*6, 160× (Digital)  
Filter diameter: 46 mm (1 13/16 in.)  
37 mm (1 1/2 in.) (When attaching the Step  
Down Ring)  
Resolution (output): nHD (640 360)  
Continuous projection time (when using the  
supplied battery pack):  
F1.8 ~ F3.4  
Focal length:  
Approx. 1 h 40 min.  
General  
f= 2.9 mm ~ 34.8 mm (1/8 in. ~ 1 3/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies*5: 26.8 mm ~ 321.6 mm  
(1 1/16 in. ~ 12 3/4 in.) (16:9)  
For photos: 26.8 mm ~ 321.6 mm (1 1/16 in.  
~ 12 3/4 in.) (16:9)  
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery  
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A  
Average power consumption:  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder at normal brightness:  
HD: 2.9 W MP4: 2.7 W STD: 2.7 W  
During camera recording using LCD screen  
at normal brightness:  
Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor],  
[Outdoor]  
Minimum illumination:  
6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed  
1/60 second (HDR-PJ650V/PJ660/PJ660V) or  
1/50 second (HDR-PJ650E/PJ650VE/PJ660E/  
PJ660VE))  
HD: 3.1 W MP4: 2.9 W STD: 2.9 W  
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to  
104 °F)  
3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter  
speed 1/30 second (HDR-PJ650V/PJ660/  
PJ660V) or 1/25 second (HDR-PJ650E/  
PJ650VE/PJ660E/PJ660VE))  
Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to  
+140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.):  
67 mm 72.5 mm 134 mm (2 3/4 in.   
2 7/8 in. 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the  
projecting parts  
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The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
and the image processing system  
(BIONZ) allow still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes described.  
92 mm 80.5 mm 156 mm (3 5/8 in.   
3 1/4 in. 6 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the  
projecting parts, the supplied rechargeable  
battery pack attached, and the lens hood  
5
6
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[
SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or  
[Off].  
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].  
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Mass (approx.)  
HDR-PJ650V/PJ650VE/PJ660V/PJ660VE:  
450 g (15 oz) main unit only  
Input/Output connectors  
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector  
PROJECTOR IN jack: HDMI micro connector  
MIC input jack: Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)  
Headphone jack: Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)  
USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)  
540 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood  
HDR-PJ650E/PJ660/PJ660E:  
445 g (15 oz) main unit only  
535 g (1 lb 2 oz) including the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal*  
*
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.  
USB connection is only for output  
(HDR-PJ650E/PJ650VE/PJ660E/PJ660VE).  
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AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D  
On trademarks  
“Handycam” and  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
AVCHD,AVCHD Progressive,AVCHD”  
logotype and AVCHD Progressive” logotype  
are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and  
Sony Corporation.  
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,  
are  
50 Hz/60 Hz  
Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A  
Power consumption: 18 W  
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to  
104 °F)  
“Memory Stick,” “  
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”  
,” “Memory Stick PRO  
,” “Memory  
Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to  
+140 °F)  
Duo,” “  
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “  
,”  
Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm 29 mm   
81 mm (1 15/16 in. 1 3/16 in. 3 1/4 in.)  
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts  
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,”  
,” “MagicGate,”  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
Mass (approx.): 150 g (5.3 oz) excluding the  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
power cord (mains lead)  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50  
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A  
“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Colour” are trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
is a registered trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
Capacity  
“BRAVIAis a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Blu-ray Discand Blu-rayare trademarks  
of the Blu-ray Disc Association.  
Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)  
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
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Screen indicators  
The following indicators appear when you  
change the settings. See page 28 also for the  
indicators that appear during recording or  
playing.  
Intelligent Auto (face  
detection/scene detection/  
camera-shake detection/  
sound detection) (34)  
Center  
Indicator  
Center  
Meaning  
Slideshow Set (31)  
Warning (55)  
Left  
Right  
Playback mode (30)  
Right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Recording image quality  
(HD/MP4/STD), frame  
rate (60p/50p/60i/50i/  
24p/25p), recording mode  
(PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and  
60i  
720  
Bottom  
Left  
Indicator  
Meaning  
MENU button (49)  
60min  
Remaining battery  
Recording/playback/  
editing media (24)  
Counter (hour:minute:  
second)  
Self-timer recording (50)  
GPS triangulation status  
0:00:00  
00min  
Estimated remaining  
recording time  
[Airplane Mode] set to  
Approximate number of  
recordable photos and  
9999  
Video light  
20.4M  
Wide Mode (51)  
Playback folder  
[Face Detection] set to  
100/112  
Current playing movie or  
photo/Number of total  
recorded movies or photos  
Connection to the external  
media device (47)  
[Smile Shutter] set to [Off]  
Manual focus (50)  
Scene Selection (50)  
Bottom  
Indicator  
White Balance (50)  
SteadyShot off (50)  
White Balance Shift (50)  
Tele Macro (50)  
Conversion Lens (50)  
Peaking (51)  
Cinematone  
Destination (53)  
Meaning  
Audio Rec Level (51)  
[Auto Wind NR] set to  
[Closer Voice] set to [Off]  
Blt-in Zoom Mic (51)  
Audio Mode (51)  
AGC Limit (50)  
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Spot Meter/Fcs (50)/Spot  
AE Shift (50)  
EV  
Shutter Speed (50)  
Intelligent Auto (34)  
Data file name  
Protect (52)  
101-0005  
Flash (51)/Flash Level  
(51)/Red Eye Reduction  
Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and may differ from what you actually see.  
Some indicators may not appear, depending on  
your camcorder model.  
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Index  
How to use this manual.............11  
HQ................................................33  
PlayMemories Home Help  
Symbols  
Guide......................................17, 44  
5.1ch surround sound................37  
Power on......................................21  
Projector ......................................38  
PS..................................................33  
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Initialize.......................................54  
Initial setup..................................21  
Install............................................43  
Intelligent Auto...........................34  
IRIS...............................................50  
AVCHD recording disc........10, 33  
R
B
REC Mode ...................................33  
Recording ....................................26  
Recording and playback time ...57  
Recording media.........................24  
Recording time of movies..........57  
Repair...........................................54  
Battery pack.................................18  
Beep..............................................23  
Built-in USB Cable.....................19  
L
C
Language........................................9  
LCD screen..................................27  
Lens hood....................................15  
LP..................................................33  
Care ..............................................60  
Charging the battery pack.........18  
Charging the battery pack using  
your computer.............................19  
Computer.....................................43  
Creating discs..............................45  
S
Saving images on an external  
media device..........................45, 46  
M
Screen indicators ..................28, 71  
SD card.........................................25  
Self-diagnosis display.................55  
Setting the date and time...........21  
Smile Shutter...............................33  
Specifications ..............................64  
Starting PlayMemories Home...44  
Step down ring............................16  
Summer Time .............................21  
Supplied Items.............................17  
Mac...............................................42  
MANUAL dial.............................35  
Map View.....................................32  
Media Select ................................24  
Media Settings.............................24  
Memory card...............................24  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
media............................................25  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
(Mark2)........................................25  
D
Data Code....................................23  
Date/Time....................................23  
Delete ...........................................40  
Direct Copy.................................47  
Display items on the LCD  
screen ...........................................27  
Divide...........................................40  
Dual Capture...............................26  
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”  
media............................................25  
T
E
Menu lists ....................................50  
Menus...........................................49  
Mirror mode ...............................29  
Movies..........................................26  
Multi interface shoe..............14, 62  
Thumbnails .................................31  
Touch panel.................................27  
Tripod...........................................15  
Troubleshooting..........................54  
TV.................................................36  
Editing..........................................40  
Event View...................................30  
Extended Zoom..........................29  
External media device..........45, 46  
F
N
U
FH.................................................33  
Full charge ...................................19  
FX .................................................33  
Notes on handling of your  
camcorder....................................60  
Number of recordable photos...59  
USB...............................................19  
USB Adaptor Cable ....................46  
USB connection support  
cable..............................................17  
G
P
GPS...............................................36  
Grip belt.......................................15  
Parts and controls.......................14  
Photo Capture.............................41  
Photos ..........................................27  
Playback.......................................30  
PlayMemories Home..... 17, 42, 43  
V
VBR ..............................................59  
H
“Handycam” User Guide ...........10  
HDMI Cable................................36  
GB  
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W
Wall outlet (wall socket)............20  
Warning indicators.....................55  
Wind noise ..................................51  
Windows......................................43  
Wireless Remote  
Commander..........................16, 62  
Z
Zoom............................................29  
You will find the menu lists  
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