3-286-594-11(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-SR10E
For details on the advanced operations, please refer to
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Model No.: HDR-SR10E
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notes
HDR-SR10E is to be used with the
Handycam Station Model DCRA-C220 and
AC Adaptor Model AC-L200/L200B.
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
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 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.
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.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
3
– 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.
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.
Using the camcorder
• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
• Do not do any of the following when the
(Movie)/
(Still) mode lamps or the
Otherwise, the media may be damaged,
recorded images may be lost or other
malfunctions could occur.
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
– Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from
the camcorder
– Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the
camcorder
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.
• When connecting your 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 your camcorder.
• Connect cables to the connectors of the
Handycam Station when using your camcorder
attached to the Handycam Station. Do not
connect the cables to both the Handycam
Station and your camcorder.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder. The internal hard disk of the
camcorder may not be recognized or recording/
playback may not be possible.
Notes on use
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
• AC Adaptor (1)
• Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
• Handycam Station (1) A
• Component A/V cable (1) B
• A/V connecting cable (1) C
• USB cable (1) D
• 21-pin adaptor (1)
For the models with the
bottom surfaces only.
• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.
The hard disk of your camcorder may not be
recognized, or recording may not be possible.
• To protect the internal hard disk from shock by
dropping, the camcorder has drop sensor
function*. When a drop occurs, or under a non-
gravity condition, the block noise made when
this function is activated by the camcorder may
also be recorded. If the drop sensor catches a
drop repeatedly, recording/playback may be
stopped.
mark printed on their
• Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
• When the temperature of the camcorder
becomes extremely high or extremely low, you
may not be able to record or play back on the
camcorder, due to the protection features of the
camcorder being activated in such situations. In
this case, a message appears on the LCD screen
• CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software”
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)
– PMB Guide
– Handycam Handbook (PDF)
• “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where the altitude is more than 3,000
meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the
hard disk drive of your camcorder.
A
B
C
D
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• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long
time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media.
Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case,
save your images on some type of external media
Insulation sheet
first, and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
*.
• Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder
correctly while recording.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
with your camcorder
• For recording movies, it is recommended that
you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of 1 GB or
larger marked with:
–
(“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)*
–
(“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”)
* Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be
used.
• To adjust the LCD panel, open the LCD panel
90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it
to the best angle to record or play (2). You can
rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side (2) to record in mirror mode.
•
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” of up to 8 GB has
been confirmed to operate correctly with this
camcorder.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo” are both called as “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.
•
•
190 degrees to the
camcorder
290 degrees
(max.)
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
2180 degrees (max.)
• TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen. These points are normal results
of the manufacturing process and do not affect
the recording in any way.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
On playing back recorded images on
other devices
• Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
definition) image quality recording. Therefore,
you cannot play back images recorded with HD
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(high definition) image quality on your
camcorder with the following devices;
– Other AVCHD format compatible devices
which are not compatible with High Profile
– Devices which are not compatible with the
AVCHD format
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Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. It is recommended that you save
the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using
your computer*. Also, you can save your image
data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder*.
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When the camcorder is connected to a
computer
• Do not try to format the hard disk of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
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Note on disposal/transfer
• Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT]* or
formatting the hard disk of the camcorder, you
may not delete data from the hard disk
completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it
is recommended that you perform [
HOME” and “
OPTION” ..........19
EMPTY]* to prevent the recovery of your data.
Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is
recommended that you destroy the actual body
of the camcorder.
About language setting
• The on-screen displays in each local language are
used for illustrating the operating procedures.
Change the screen language before using your
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About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a digital still
camera, and therefore may appear different from the
actual images of the LCD screen.
• In this Operating Guide, the hard disk of your camcorder
and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called “media.”
• The screenshots are from Windows Vista. The
scenes may vary depending on the operating
system of the computer.
* Refer also to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and
“PMB Guide.”
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Charging the battery pack
5
4
/CHG lamp
3
5
Battery pack
1
DC IN jack
POWER switch
2
DC plug
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (H series) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
4
5
Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
Set the camcorder onto the
Handycam Station securely.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on the Handycam
Station.
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The /CHG (charge)
lamp turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged. Remove the camcorder
from the Handycam Station.
Be sure that the v mark on the DC plug
is facing up.
2
3
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
To remove the battery pack
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the battery pack.
BATT (battery release) lever
Turn the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (the default setting).
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1
2
3
To charge the battery pack using only
the AC Adaptor
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),
then connect the AC Adaptor directly to the
DC IN jack on the camcorder.
*
*
*
[REC MODE]: SP
When the LCD backlight is on
Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
POWER switch
On the battery pack
• When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the POWER
switch to OFF (CHG) and make sure that the
(Movie) lamp/
With the v mark
on the right
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam
Station, even when the power cord (mains lead)
is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
DC IN jack
Open the jack
DC plug
cover.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25°C (77°F) (10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) is
recommended).
Available running time for the
supplied battery pack
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The available recording and playback time will
be shorter depending on the conditions under
which you use your camcorder.
Charging time:
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a completely exhausted
battery pack.
Recording/Playback time:
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image
quality.
(Unit:min.)
“Memory
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Hard disk
HD SD
Stick PRO
Duo”
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
HD
SD
Charging time
135
1
2
Recording time* *
Continuous
recording time
100 110 100 110
Typical
recording
time*
50
50
50
50
3
2
Playback time*
130 130 130 130
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the
date and time
1
Touch the button on the
LCD screen.
POWER switch
When using the
camcorder for the
first time, the
[CLOCK SET]
screen appears on
the LCD screen.
1
While pressing the green button,
turn the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow until the respective lamp
lights up.
The clock starts.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
Go to step 3 when you turn on your
camcorder for the first time.
z Tips
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the media, and can be displayed during
playback.
• When you turn on
screen aspect ratio is changed to 4:3
automatically.
(Still) lamp, the
• You can turn off the operation beeps by
touching
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [BEEP] t [OFF].
2
3
4
Touch
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
(HOME) t
Changing the language setting
LANG] t [CLOCK SET].
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Select the desired geographical
area with
[NEXT].
Touch
t [CLOCK/ LANG] t
LANGUAGE SET], then select the
desired language.
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS)
/
, then touch
[
Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),
[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute, then touch
.
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Step 3: Selecting the media
You can select the hard disk or “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/
editing media on your camcorder. Select the
media for movies and still images
separately.
HDD
HDD
MEMORY STICK
MEMORY STICK
MOVIE MEDIA SET
Select the media and image quality.
The default setting is hard disk for movies
and still images.
Hard disk
3
Touch the desired media and
image quality.
“Memory Stick”
indicates HD (high definition)
image quality, and
indicates SD
Movie
Still
(standard definition) image quality.
image
b Notes
• You can do recording/playback/editing
operations for the selected media. When you
want to change media, reselect the media.
4
Touch [YES] t
The media is changed.
.
• The recordable time with [HD SP] recording
mode (the default setting) is as follows:
– On the internal hard disk: approx. 11 h 50 m
– On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (4 GB) made
by Sony Corporation: approx. 1 h 5 m
To select the media for still images
Touch [PHOTO MEDIA SET] in step 2,
then touch the desired media.
z Tips
• Check the number of recordable still images on
To check the media setting
1 Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to light
up the
(Movie)/
(Still) lamp,
depending on which media setting you
want to check.
2 Check the media icon on the screen.
1
Touch
(MANAGE MEDIA).
(HOME) t
Media icon
: Hard disk
: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
2
Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to
select the media for movies.
Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”
The media setting screen appears.
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” has been
selected as the media.
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in
10
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
3
Touch [YES].
To record only still images on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO].
1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in
the direction of the arrow.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and
lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
in once.
3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.
b Notes
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover
during recording.
• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or
image data may be damaged.
ACCESS lamp (“Memory
Stick PRO Duo”)
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] is displayed in step 3, format the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Note that formatting
will delete all data recorded on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” be careful so that the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” does not pop out and drop.
2
If you have selected “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” as the movie
media, turn the POWER switch
until the
up.
(Movie) lamp lights
If the POWER switch is set to OFF
(CHG), turn it on while pressing the
green button.
The [Create a new Image Database
File.] screen appears on the LCD screen
when you insert a new “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
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Recording/Playback
Recording
setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk.
START/STOP D
POWER switch C
: To record movies
: To record still images
[STBY] t [REC]
PHOTO
(HOME) B
E
Flashing t Lights up
START/STOP A
1
2
Turn the POWER switch C until the respective lamp lights up.
Press the green button only when the POWER switch C is in the OFF (CHG) position.
Start recording.
Movies
Still Images
Press START/STOP D (or A).
Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the
focus A (a beep sounds), then press
it fully B (a shutter click sounds).
To stop recording, press START/STOP D
(or A) again.
appears beside
or
. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next
movie file is created automatically.
z Tips
• You can check the recordable time and the
remaining capacity by pressing
(HOME) B
t
INFO].
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
• You can capture still images by pressing
PHOTO E during movie recording.
• The maximum continuous recordable time of
movies is approximately 13 hours.
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Playback
You can play back the image recorded in the media that has been set on the media setting
(p. 10). In the default setting, the images on the hard disk are played back.
(VIEW IMAGES) A
1
2
3
4
9
0
5
6
HDD
7
8
POWER switch B
(VIEW IMAGES) C
1 Goes to the
2 Goes to the
3 Goes to
(Film Roll Index) screen
(Face Index) screen
(HOME)
7 Displays movies with HD (high definition)
image quality*
8 Displays still images
4 Previous 6 images
9 Searches for images by date
5 Next 6 images
q;
(OPTION)
6 Returns to the recording screen
*
appears when you select the movie with SD
(standard definition) image quality in [MOVIE
1
2
Turn the POWER switch B to turn on your camcorder.
Press (VIEW IMAGES) C (or A).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
3
Start playback.
Movies
Still Images
Touch the
or
tab, then select
Touch the
tab, then select the
the desired movie to play back.
desired still image to play back.
Beginning of the Toggles Play
Slide show
movie/previous
movie
or Pause as
you touch
Next movie
Previous/Next
Goes to the VISUAL
Reverse/Forward
(OPTION)
INDEX screen
Stops (goes to the
INDEX screen)
(OPTION)
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To adjust the sound volume of movies
When playing back a movie, touch
(OPTION) t
tab t [VOLUME],
then adjust the volume with
/
.
z Tips
• On the VISUAL INDEX screen, i/B appears
with the image on the tab that was most recently
played back/recorded. When you touch an
image marked with i/B, you can play it back
from the point it was previously stopped.
Handycam Station
Playing the image on a TV
A/V Remote
Connector
Connection methods and quality of the
image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard
definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ
depending on what type of TV is connected,
and the connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
Open the jack cover.
b Notes
b Notes
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Some
settings may need to be adjusted on the TV
when playing back. Refer to the instruction
manual of your TV for details.
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output images, images are output with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
• Your camcorder and the Handycam Station are
equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V
cable or component A/V cable either to the
Handycam Station or to your camcorder. If you
connect A/V connecting cables or component A/
V cable to both the Handycam Station and your
camcorder at the same time, image disturbance
may occur.
Operation flow
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the
TV.
r
Connect your camcorder and TV
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS)
t [TV CONNECT Guide].
r
Make the required output settings
on your camcorder.
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Name and functions of each part
Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained
in other chapters, are explained here.
Recording/Playback
1 Power zoom lever
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback
zoom).
• When you touch the screen during playback
zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in
the center of the LCD screen.
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9
2 QUICK ON button
When you press QUICK ON, the
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power
saving mode) instead of turning off. The
QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during
sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start
recording next time. Your camcorder
returns to recording standby in
qs
0
qd
qf
qg
approximately 1 second.
qa
qh
The power turns off automatically if you do
not operate your camcorder for a certain
period during sleep mode.
qj
3 ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)
When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing,
your camcorder is writing/reading data.
qk
ql
4 Hook for a shoulder belt
Attach the shoulder belt (optional).
w;
8 Speaker
9 NIGHTSHOT switch
wa
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (
appears) to record in dark places.
ws
0 Zoom buttons
Press for zooming in/out.
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size (Playback
zoom).
qs
Handycam Station
• When you touch the screen during playback
zoom, the point you touched will be displayed in
the center of the LCD screen.
ws
7
6
qa RESET button
Press RESET to initialize all the settings
including the clock setting.
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qd EASY button
Press EASY to display
6 A/V Remote Connector/A/V OUT
jack
and most of
the settings are set automatically for easy
recording/playback. To cancel, press EASY
again.
Connect with the component A/V cable or
A/V connecting cable.
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(USB) jack
qf DISP/BATT INFO button
Connect with the USB cable.
You can switch the screen display when
you press while the power is set to on.
When you press while the POWER switch
is set to OFF (CHG), you can check the
remaining battery.
qs (DISC BURN) button
Create a disc by connecting the camcorder
to a computer, etc. For details, see “PMB
qh Active Interface Shoe
qg . (back light) button
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power
to optional accessories such as a video light,
a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can
be turned on or off as you operate the
POWER switch on your camcorder.
Press . (back light) to display . for
adjusting the exposure for backlit subject.
Press . (back light) again to cancel the
backlight function.
qj Built-in microphone
ws Interface connector
Connect your camcorder and the Handycam
Station.
Sound picked up by the internal
microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround
sound and recorded.
qk Flash
The flash will flash automatically
depending on recording conditions in the
default setting.
Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS)
t [PHOTO SETTINGS] t [FLASH
MODE] to change the setting.
ql Remote sensor/Infrared port
Receives the signal from the Remote
Commander.
w; Camera recording lamp
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when
the remaining media capacity or battery
power is low.
wa Tripod receptacle (Bottom surface)
Attach a tripod (optional) to the tripod
receptacle using a tripod screw (optional:
the length of the screw must be less than 5.5
mm (7/32 in.)).
Connecting to other devices
5 HDMI OUT (mini) jack
Connect with the HDMI cable (optional).
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
A HOME button
Recording movies
B Remaining battery (approx.)
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording quality (HD/SD) and
Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP)
E Recording/playback media
F Counter (hour/minute/second)
G Recording remaining time
H OPTION button
Recording still images
I FACE DETECTION
J VIEW IMAGES button
K Face Index set
L 5.1ch surround recording
M Image size
N Approximate number of recordable still
images and media/During still image
recording
O Return button
Viewing movies
P Playback mode
Q Current playing movie number/Number
of total recorded movies
R Previous/Next button
S Video operation buttons
T Current playing still image number/
Number of total recorded still images
U Playback folder
Displays only when the playback media
of still images is a “Memory Stick PRO
Viewing still images
Duo.”
V Slide show button
4.0M
W Data file name
X VISUAL INDEX button
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Upper right
Indicators when you made
changes
Indicator
Meaning
FADER
Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
LCD backlight off
Drop sensor off
Drop sensor activated
Media for still images
Upper left
Center
Upper right
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
Face Index
Bottom
FACE DETECTION
Picture effect
Digital effect
Manual focus
Upper left
Indicator
Meaning
9
AUDIO MODE
Self-timer recording
SCENE SELECTION
Flash, REDEYE
REDUC
.
Backlight
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
MICREF LEVEL low
WIDE SELECT
n
White balance
SteadyShot off
EXPOSURE/
SPOT METER
Center
TELE MACRO
ZEBRA
Indicator
Meaning
X.V.COLOR
IMAGE SIZE
4.0M
3.0M
CONVERSION LENS
Slide show set
NightShot
z Tips
Super NightShot
Color Slow Shutter
PictBridge connecting
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see. See
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) for details.
• The recording date and time is recorded
automatically on the media. They are not
displayed while recording. However, you can
check them as [DATA CODE] during playback.
E
Warning
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Performing various functions - “ HOME” and
“ OPTION”
You can display the menu screen by
To see the explanation of the HOME
MENU (HELP)
pressing
(HOME) A (or B)/
(OPTION). For details of the menu
items, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
1 Press
2 Touch
The bottom of
(HOME) A (or B).
(HELP).
(HELP) turns orange.
(HOME) B
(OPTION)
3 Touch the item you want to learn about.
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
(HOME) A
To apply the selected item, touch [YES].
Using the HOME MENU
Using the OPTION MENU
You can change the operating settings for
your convenience. Press
(HOME) A
The
(OPTION) MENU appears just like
(or B) to display the menu screen.
the pop-up window that appears when you
right-click the mouse on a computer.
Press
(OPTION) to display the menu
Menu items
items you can change in the current
situation.
Category
Menu items
1
Touch the desired category then
item to change the setting.
Tab
2
Follow the instructions on the
screen.
1
2
Touch the desired tab then item
to change the setting.
After completing the setting,
z Tips
touch
.
• If the item is not on the screen, touch
change the page.
• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch
/
to
.
• You cannot simultaneously select or activate the
grayed items in the current recording/playback
situation.
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b Notes
TV
• When the item you want is not on the screen,
touch another tab. If you cannot find the item
anywhere, the function is not available under the
current situation.
CONNECT
Guide*
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
MOVIE
MEDIA
SET*
• The
(OPTION) MENU cannot be used
during Easy Handycam operation.
PHOTO
MEDIA
SET*
Items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
MOVIE*
MEDIA
INFO
PHOTO*
MEDIA
FORMAT*
[HDD], [MEMORY STICK]
[HDD], [MEMORY STICK]
SMTH SLW
REC
REPAIR
IMG.DB F.
(VIEW IMAGES) category
(SETTINGS) category
VISUAL
INDEX*
MOVIE
SETTINGS
[REC MODE], [AUDIO
MODE], [NIGHTSHOT
LIGHT], [WIDE SELECT],
[DIGITAL ZOOM],
[STEADYSHOT], [AUTO
SLW SHUTTR],
INDEX*
INDEX*
PLAYLIST
(OTHERS) category
[X.V.COLOR],
[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA],
DELETE*
[
[
DELETE],
DELETE]
[
REMAINING SET],
PHOTO
CAPTURE
[SUB-T DATE], [FLASH
MODE]*, [FLASH LEVEL],
[REDEYE REDUC], [FACE
MOVIE DUB
[
[
t
t
DUB],
DUB]
DETECTION], [
INDEX
SET]*, [CONVERSION
LENS]
PHOTO
COPY
[COPY by select], [COPY by
date]
PHOTO
SETTINGS
[
IMAGE SIZE]*, [FILE
EDIT
[
[
DELETE],
DELETE], [DIVIDE]
NO.], [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],
[STEADYSHOT],
[GUIDEFRAME], [ZEBRA],
[FLASH MODE]*, [FLASH
LEVEL], [REDEYE REDUC],
[FACE DETECTION],
PLAYLIST
EDIT
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
ADD], [
ADD],
ADD by date],
ADD by date],
ERASE], [
ERASE ALL],
ERASE ALL],
MOVE], [
ERASE],
MOVE]
[CONVERSION LENS]
VIEW
IMAGES
SET
[DATA CODE],
[
DISPLAY]
PRINT
USB
CONNECT
[
[
USB CONNECT],
USB CONNECT], [DISC
SOUND/
DISP SET**
[VOLUME]*, [BEEP]*, [LCD
BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL],
[LCD COLOR]
BURN]
OUTPUT
SETTINGS
[TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT],
[COMPONENT]
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Saving images
Due to the limited capacity of the media,
make sure that you save the image data to
some type of external media such as a
DVD-R or a computer.
You can save the images recorded on the
camcorder as described below.
CLOCK/
LANG
[CLOCK SET]*, [AREA SET],
[SUMMERTIME],
[
LANGUAGE SET]*
GENERAL
SET
[DEMO MODE], [REC
LAMP], [CALIBRATION],
[A.SHUT OFF], [QUICK ON
STBY], [REMOTE CTRL],
[DROP SENSOR], [CTRL
FOR HDMI]
Using a computer
By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the
supplied CD-ROM, you can save the
images recorded on your camcorder with
HD (high definition) image quality or SD
(standard definition) image quality.
You can rewrite movies with HD (high
definition) image quality from the computer
to your camcorder, if necessary. For details,
* You can set these items also during Easy
Handycam operation.
**The menu name is changed to [SOUND
SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
Items of the OPTION MENU
Items you can set only on the OPTION
MENU will be described below.
Creating a disc with One Touch
(One Touch Disc Burn)
You can save images recorded on the hard
disk of your camcorder directly to a disc
tab
[FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO],
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], [SCENE
SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [COLOR
SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
with ease by pressing the
BURN) button.
(DISC
tab
[FADER], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT]
Saving images on a computer
(Easy PC Back-up)
You can save images recorded on the
camcorder on the hard disk of a computer.
tab
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC], [MICREF LEVEL],
[SELF-TIMER], [TIMING], [RECORD
SOUND]
– (The tab depends on the situation/No tab)
Creating a disc with selected images
You can save images copied to your
computer on a disc. You can also edit those
images.
[SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW SET],
[COPIES], [DATE/TIME], [SIZE]
Connecting your camcorder to
other devices
For details, see “Handycam Handbook”
(PDF).
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Deleting images
Select the media which contains the image
you want to delete before the operation
Connecting with the A/V connecting
cable
You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD
recorders with SD (standard definition)
image quality.
Deleting movies
Connecting with the USB cable
You can dub to movie dubbing compatible
DVD writers, etc., with HD (high
definition) image quality.
1
Touch
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
(HOME) t
z Tips
2
3
Touch [
Touch [
DELETE].
• You can dub movies or copy still images from
the hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
DELETE] or [
[MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY].
DELETE], then touch the movie to
be deleted.
The selected movie is marked with
.
4
Touch
t [YES] t
.
To delete all movies at one time
In step 3, touch [
DELETE ALL]/[
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
To delete still images
1 In step 2, touch [
DELETE].
2 Touch [ DELETE], then touch the
still image to be deleted.
The selected still image is marked with
.
3 Touch
t [YES] t
.
z Tips
• To delete all still images on the media, in step
2, touch [
[YES] t
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t
.
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Enjoying with a computer
Performing with a computer
The installation screen for “Handycam
Handbook” (PDF) appears.
Handbook/software to be
installed
x “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) explains in
detail about your camcorder and its
practical use.
x “Picture Motion Browser” (only for
Windows users)
4 Select the desired language and the model
name of your Handycam, then click
[Handycam Handbook (PDF)].
Installation starts. When the installation is
completed, the short-cut icon of
“Picture Motion Browser” is the supplied
software. You can enjoy the following
operations.
– Creating a disc with one touch operation
– Importing images to a computer
– Editing imported images
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) appears on
the desktop of your computer.
• The model name of your Handycam is
printed on its bottom surface.
– Creating a disc
b Notes
5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the
CD-ROM from the disc drive of your
computer.
To view “Handycam Handbook,” double-
click the short-cut icon of “Handycam
Handbook.”
• The supplied software “Picture Motion
Browser” is not supported by Macintosh
computers. To use a Macintosh computer
connected to your camcorder, see the
following website for details.
z Tips
Installing and viewing
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
• For Macintosh users, follow the steps below.
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the
disc drive of your computer.
To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF),
you need to install Adobe Reader on your
computer.
Continue with the installation, even if a
confirmation screen of an unknown
publisher appears.
3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-
ROM, double-click the [GB] folder and
then drag-and-drop the
“Handbook.pdf” on the computer.
To view “Handycam Handbook,”
double-click “Handbook.pdf.”
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc
drive of your computer.
The select screen for installation appears.
Installing “Picture Motion
Browser”
x System requirements
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows
Vista*
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported.
3 Click [Handycam Handbook].
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Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS
has been upgraded or in a multi-boot
environment.
recorder may fail to eject the media and
may erase its contents without warning.
DVD media containing AVCHD footage
may be played on a compatible Blu-ray
Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible
device.
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster
(Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel
Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is
x Installation procedure
You need to install the software to your
Windows computer before connecting
your camcorder to the computer. The
installation is required only for the first
time.
recommended.)
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster
enables the following operations:
– Importing the contents to the computer
– One Touch Disc Burn
Contents to be installed and procedures
may differ depending on your OS.
– Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVD-
video
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not
connected to the computer.
2 Turn on the computer.
b Notes
– Copying a disc
– Processing only the contents in SD
(standard definition) image quality
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.
• Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
Memory: For Windows 2000/Windows
XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
recommended.)
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
For processing SD (standard definition)
image quality content only, 256 MB of
memory or more is necessary.
For Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Hard disk: Disk volume required for
installation: Approximately 500 MB
(10 GB or more may be necessary when
creating AVCHD format discs.)
Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
If the screen does not appear
Others: USB port (this must be
provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended),
DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is
necessary for installation)
1 Click [Start], then click [My
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,
double-click [My Computer].)
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
Attention
This camcorder captures high definition
footage in the AVCHD format. Using the
enclosed PC software, high definition
footage can be copied onto DVD media.
However, DVD media containing AVCHD
footage should not be used with DVD based
players or recorders, as the DVD player/
4 Click [Install].
5 Select the language for the application to
be installed, then click [Next].
6 As the screen to confirm the connection
appears, connect your camcorder to the
computer following the steps below.
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1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
Handycam Station and a wall outlet
(wall socket).
2 Set your camcorder onto the Handycam
Station, then turn on your camcorder.
To disconnect the USB cable
1 Click the
Mass Storage Device] t [OK] (Windows
icon t [Safely remove USB
2000 only) on the task tray on the bottom
right of the desktop of the computer.
3 Connect the (USB) jack of the
computer using the supplied USB
cable.
2 Touch [END] t [YES] on the screen of
your camcorder.
3 Disconnect the USB cable.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
your camcorder automatically.
Operating the “Picture Motion
Browser”
4 Touch [
USB CONNECT] or [
USB CONNECT] on the [USB
SELECT] screen of your camcorder.
To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click
[Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture
Utility] t [PMB – Picture Motion
Browser].
For the basic operation of “Picture Motion
Browser,” see “PMB Guide.” To display
“PMB Guide,” click [Start] t [All
Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Help] t [PMB Guide].
z Tips
7 Click [Continue].
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch
[USB CONNECT].
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
8 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept
the terms of the license agreement] if you
agree, then click [Next].
9 Confirm the installation settings, then click
[Install].
b Notes
• Even if a screen prompting you to restart
your computer appears, you do not need to
restart it at this time. Restart your computer
after completing the installation.
• It may take some time for the authentication.
0 Follow the on-screen instructions to install
the software.
Depending on the computer, you may need
to install third party software. If the
installation screen appears, follow the
instructions to install the required software.
qa Restart the computer if required to
complete the installation.
qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive
of your computer.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Leave your camcorder
with the power of your camcorder on.
Turn off the camcorder and take it to a
warm place. Leave the camcorder there
for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
Notes before sending your camcorder
for repair
• Your camcorder may be required to initialize or
change the current hard disk of the camcorder,
depending on the problem. In the event of this,
the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted.
Be sure to save the data on the internal hard disk
(see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF)) onto other
media (backup) before sending your camcorder
for repair. We will not compensate you for any
loss of hard disk data.
• During repair, we may check a minimum
amount of data stored on the hard disk in order
to investigate the problem. However, your Sony
dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been
turned on for a long time. This is not a
malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
• Use the AC Adaptor.
• Turn on the power again.
• For the symptoms of your camcorder, see
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF) and for
connecting to the computer, see “PMB Guide.”
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
does not record images.
• Set the POWER switch to
• You cannot record images in sleep
mode. Press the QUICK ON button
• Your camcorder is recording the image
you have just shot on the media. You
cannot make new recording during this
period.
• The media is full. Delete unnecessary
(Movie)
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to
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. If the functions still do
not work, press the RESET button
press the RESET button, all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset).
• Total number of movie scenes or still
images exceeds the recordable capacity
of the media. Delete unnecessary
The recording stops.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high/low. Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool/warm place.
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Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
You cannot install “Picture Motion
Browser.”
• Check the computer environment
required to install “Picture Motion
Browser.”
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
If the problem persists even after you have
tried to fix a couple of times, contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” in the
“Picture Motion Browser” does not
work correctly.
Indicators
Causes/Solutions
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(H series). Use an
• Quit “Picture Motion Browser” and
restart your computer.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Your camcorder is not recognized by
the computer.
• Connect the DC plug of the
AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack
of the Handycam Station or
your camcorder securely
(p. 7).
• Disconnect devices from the USB jack
of the computer other than the
keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder.
• Disconnect the USB cable from the
computer and the Handycam Station,
and restart the computer, then connect
the computer and your camcorder again
in the proper order.
C:13:ss /
C:32:ss
• Remove the power source.
Reconnect it and operate your
camcorder again.
E:20:ss /
E:31:ss /
E:61:ss /
E:62:ss /
E:91:ss /
E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot
service has occurred. Contact
your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility. Inform them of the 5-
digit code, which starts from
“E.”
101-0001
• When the indicator flashes
slowly, the file is damaged or
unreadable.
• An error may have occurred
with the hard disk drive in
your camcorder.
• The hard disk of the camcorder
is full. Delete unnecessary
images on the hard disk.
• An error may have occurred
with the hard disk drive in
your camcorder.
E
• Battery power is low.
• The temperature of your
camcorder is getting high.
Turn off your camcorder and
leave it in a cool place.
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• The temperature of your
camcorder is low. Make the
camcorder warm.
• When the indicator flashes
slowly, free space for
recording images are running
out.
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• When the indicator flashes
quickly, there are not enough
free space for recording
images.
• Delete unnecessary images, or
format the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” after storing the
• The Image Database File is
damaged.
• The “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” is damaged. Format the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
with your camcorder.
• An incompatible “Memory
Stick Duo” is inserted.
-
• Access to the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” was restricted on
another device.
• There is something wrong with
the flash.
• The amount of light is not
sufficient. Use the flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady.
Hold the camcorder steady
with both hands. However,
note that the camera-shake
warning indicator does not
disappear.
• The drop sensor function is
activated. You may not record/
play back images.
• The media is full.
• Still images cannot be
recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record.
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Additional Information
Precautions
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60°C (140°F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
– 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.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD
screen.
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• 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.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
• Keep metal contacts clean.
– Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands
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– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the
battery case.
– 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.
2 Place a new battery with the + side
facing up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the
Remote Commander until it clicks.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
Tab
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC
Adaptor or while the battery pack is
attached. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if
you do not use your camcorder at all. Use
your camcorder after charging the pre-
installed rechargeable battery.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24
hours.
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Specifications
** The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing
system (BIONZ) allows for still image
resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
System
Video compression format: AVCHD (HD)/
MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images)
Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Video signal: PAL color, CCIR standards
1080/50i specification
Hard disk: 40 GB
Input/Output connectors
A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and
audio output jack
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI Type C mini connector
USB jack: mini-B
When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals
1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for
data management.
Recording format: Movie (HD): AVCHD 1080/
50i
LCD screen
Image: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number: 211 200 (960 × 220)
Movie (SD): MPEG2-PS
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*
Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels**
Gross: Approx. 2 360 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
General
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery
pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Approx. 1 490 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 16:9):
Approx. 1 490 000 pixels
Effective (still image, 4:3):
Approx. 1 990 000 pixels
Average power consumption: During camera
recording with normal brightness:
Hard disk:
HD: 4.2 W SD: 3.6 W
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”:
HD: 4.2 W SD: 3.6 W
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
15 × (Optical), 30 ×, 180 × (Digital)
Focal length: F1.8 ~ 2.6
Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to
104 °F)
Storage temperature: -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to +
140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.): 81 × 76 × 129 mm
(3 1/4 × 3 × 5 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
f=3.1 ~ 46.5 mm (1/8 ~ 1 7/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies: 40 ~ 600 mm (1 5/8 ~ 23 5/8 in.)
(16:9)
For still images: 37 ~ 555 mm (1 1/2 ~ 21 7/8
in.) (4:3)
including the projecting parts
81 × 76 × 134 mm
(3 1/4 × 3 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, and the supplied
rechargeable battery pack attached
Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Mass (approx.): 480 g (1 lb) main unit only
560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
Minimum illumination: 5 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW
SHUTTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
Handycam Station DCRA-C220
Input/Output connectors
A/V OUT jack: Component/video and audio
output jack
USB jack: mini-B
information at the time of recording.
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption: 0.35 - 0.18 A
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Power consumption: 18 W
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to
104 °F)
Storage temperature: -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to +
140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.): 48 × 29 × 81 mm
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the
power cord (mains lead)
• “Memory Stick,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“
“
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
,” “MagicGate,”
,” “MagicGate Memory
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
• “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 7.2 V
Capacity: 7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
Design and specifications of your camcorder and
accessories are subject to change without notice.
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of
Dolby Laboratories.
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
On trademarks
• “Handycam” and
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
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