2-597-462-11 (1)
Enjoying your
DVD Handycam
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16
Getting Started
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Easy
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30
Handycam
Recording/
Playback
Operating Guide
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46
48
66
72
75
80
97
Playback on DVD devices
Using the recorded disc
Using the Setup items
Editing on DVD Handycam
Dubbing
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
DCR-DVD7
Additional Information
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-DVD7
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 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 on use
Your camcorder is supplied with 2
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for using the supplied
software (stored on the supplied CD-ROM)
On using the camcorder
•
Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Battery cover
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.
Disc cover
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:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– 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.
•
When you operate your camcorder placed
on a table or so, make sure it is so stable
that there is no risk that the camcorder
may fall down. Using the supplied stand
(p. 16) is recommended.
•
To prevent discs from being broken or
recorded pictures from being lost, do
not do the following when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
(p. 20) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 23) is on:
−to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
−to apply mechanical shock or vibration
to the camcorder.
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Read this first (continued)
•
Before connecting your camcorder to
due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on
the countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
You cannot dub copyright protected
software on your camcorder.
another device with a USB cable etc.,
be sure to insert the connector plug in
the proper direction. If you insert the
connector plug forcibly in the wrong
direction, the terminal may be damaged,
or this may cause a malfunction of your
camcorder.
•
•
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen
and lens
•
A setup item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
The LCD screen is manufactured using
On this manual
•
The images of the LCD screen used on this
•
manual are captured using a digital still
camera, and thus may appear different from
what you see.
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.
•
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p.63).
•
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to
direct sunlight for long periods of time
may cause malfunctions. Be careful when
placing the camera near a window or
outdoors.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly
by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF* measurement system
for video cameras and offers a quality
typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
•
If you apply mechanical shock to around
the lens or shake the camcorder back and
forth, the picture may be distorted for a
moment.
•
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amount of light from a subject coming
into the lens.
On recording
•
Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems. You cannot delete images
once you record them on a DVD-R. Use
a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (not supplied) for
trial recording (p.13).
•
Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible
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About the disc
•
You can use 8cm DVD-Rs, 8cm DVD-
RWs and 8cm DVD+RWs only. Use the
discs with marks listed below.
Care and storage of the discs
•
Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the
audio and video output may deteriorate.
•
Clean the disc with the supplied cleaning
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For
dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth
slightly moistened in water, then remove
the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do
not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners
intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay,
as they may cause a malfunction to the
disc.
•
For reliability and durability of recording
/playback, we recommend that you use
Sony discs or discs with the
*
“for VIDEO CAMERA” mark for your
DVD Handycam. Using a disc other
than above may cause unsatisfactory
recording/playback or you may not be
able to remove the disc from your DVD
Handycam.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc
has the
mark.
Notes on use
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Hold the disc by its edge while supporting
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the
recording side (the opposite of the printed
side when using a single sided disc).
Before shooting, be sure to remove
dust and fingerprints from the disc with
the cleaning cloth supplied with your
camcorder.
Otherwise you may not be able to record
or play normally in some situations using
that disc.
When you set the disc in your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the
message [C:13:] appears on the LCD
screen, open the disc cover and set the
disc again.
•
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or leave it in a humid place.
When you carry or store the disc, put it in
its case.
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•
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When you want to write letters or marks,
etc. on a single sided disc, write only on
the printed side using an oil-based marker
with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink
until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a
sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen.
Do not dry the surface by heating. You
cannot write on, or mark, on the double-
sided discs.
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•
Do not attach any adhesive material such
as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you
do so, the disc may become unbalanced,
and this may cause a malfunction of the
disc or your camcorder.
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Table of Contents
Enjoying your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam............................................10
Choosing a disc.......................................................................................13
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................16
Step 2: Charging the battery pack...........................................................17
Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your camcorder ....................20
Step 4: Using the touch panel .................................................................21
Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................22
Step 6: Inserting a disc............................................................................23
Easy Handycam
– using your camcorder with automatic settings
Operate your camcorder with ease .........................................................25
Recording with ease................................................................................26
Playing back with ease............................................................................27
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing) ......................28
Recording/Playback
Recording................................................................................................30
Playback..................................................................................................31
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.............................................32
Recording
To zoom�
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To adjust the focus for an off center subject
To fix the exposure for the selected subject
To add special effects
To use a tripod
Playback
To play back the images in sequence
To use PB ZOOM
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Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings
Other part names and functions
Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)........................................................................34
Indicators displayed during recording/playback.......................................35
Remote Commander...............................................................................37
Playing the picture on a TV .....................................................................38
Playback on DVD devices
Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives
(Finalizing)...............................................................................................40
Playing back a disc on DVD players, etc. ................................................44
Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed................44
Using the recorded disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW)
Recording additional scenes after finalizing............................................46
Deleting all of the scenes on the disc (Formatting) .................................47
Using the Setup items
Using the Setup items....................................................................48
Setup items .............................................................................................50
CAMERA SET ...................................................................................52
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
STILL SET ........................................................................................56
Settings for still images
(QUALITY/FILE NO.)
PICT.APPLI.......................................................................................57
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording
playback (D.EFFECT/PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW, etc.)
DISC SET ..........................................................................................59
Settings for discs
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
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Table of Contents (continued)
STANDARD SET...............................................................................59
Settings while recording on a disc or other basic settings
(REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED, etc.)
TIME/LANGU. ..................................................................................63
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE, etc.)
Customizing Personal Menu....................................................................64
Editing on DVD Handycam (DVD-RW: VR mode)
Editing the original data...........................................................................66
Creating the Playlist ................................................................................68
Playing the Playlist ..................................................................................71
Dubbing
Connecting to a VCR or TV.....................................................................72
Jacks to connect external devices
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices .................................................................73
Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device .................................74
Using a computer
Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer ...................75
Installing the software..............................................................................76
Viewing “First Step Guide”.......................................................................79
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................80
Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................93
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad.................................................................97
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.....................................................99
Maintenance and precautions ...............................................................101
Specifications ........................................................................................105
Index......................................................................................................107
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Enjoying your DVD Handycam
What you can do with your DVD Handycam
*
Your DVD Handycam records images on an 8cm DVD disc, which makes it easier to record
and view images.
You can enjoy your DVD Handycam in ways that are different from those of other media.
A VISUAL INDEX screen shows the disc
contents at a glance
Movies and still images are recorded on the same
disc. You can find the desired scene quickly using
this index (p. 27, 31).
A Slide show plays back still images,
one after another
You can play back still images one after another
using the Slide show function. You can also enjoy
the Slide show on a DVD player if you finalize**
the disc (p. 28, 40).
Using your DVD Handycam
Playing back on
DVD players
(Finalize** the disc)
Playing back
on the DVD
Handycam
Preparing
Recording
(p. 16)
(p. 26, 30)
(p. 27, 31)
(p. 28, 40)
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Playing back the recorded disc on
other DVD devices
You can play back a disc on other DVD players or
on the DVD drive of a computer if you finalize**
it. You can also create a DVD menu that helps you
to find the desired image quickly, from a list of
thumbnails (p. 28, 40).
Editing a disc using the supplied
software
You can create your own DVD discs adding special
effects or music to images using the Picture Package
software supplied with your camcorder (p. 75).
* DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a high capacity optical disc which enables you to record images. In this
manual, an 8cm DVD disc is described as a “disc.”
**Finalizing means converting a recorded disc so that it can be played back on other DVD playback
equipment (p. 28, 40). After finalizing a disc, you may not be able to record on it again on your DVD
Handycam, depending on the disc type and the recording format (p. 13).
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What you can do with your DVD Handycam (continued)
DVD functions different from those of tape media
Easy to record, then to play back
recordings without rewinding
You can start recording and check the recorded
images without rewinding or fast forwarding.
Images are stored on the free space on the disc
automatically. Therefore, you will not delete
important images accidentally.
Transferring data to your computer at
high speed
You can import data to your computer in less time
than the actual recording time. If your computer
supports Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), you can transfer
data at a faster rate.
Adjusting the image quality that suits
each scene
You can record images on a disc utilizing the disc
capacity more effectively thanks to the VBR*
encoding system that adjusts image quality
automatically according to the scene being recorded.
Recording an object that moves fast requires more
space to record clear images on a disc. Therefore,
the available recording time may be shorter than
normal.
*VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate. This feature enables your DVD Handycam to adjust the bit rate
(recording capacity per a certain time) automatically in accordance with each of the recorded scenes.
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Enjoying your DVD Handycam
Choosing a disc
What kinds of disc can I use?
The kinds of disc that you can use in your DVD Handycam are as follows. When you use a
DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode.
Disc type and the recording
format
8cm DVD-R
8cm DVD-RW
VIDEO mode VR mode
8cm DVD+RW
Marks used in this manual
Features
This kind
This kind of disc can be overwritten repeatedly,
even when the disc is full, if you format* it.
of disc can
be recorded
only once.
•
Use Sony disc or discs with the
disc has the mark.
mark. Depending on the place you bought it, the
Note on DVD+RW
Differences in the recording
If you playback the DVD+RW recorded in
[16:9WIDE] (p. 55) on a DVD player connected
to a 4:3 TV which does not support 16:9 pictures,
the picture will appear compressed lengthwise. If
the DVD+RW is recorded in the default setting,
the picture will appear in 4:3 ratio when it is
played back under the above condition.
format on DVD-RWs
has wide compatibility with other
players.
(Video Recording mode) enables
you to edit, such as deleting or dividing
scenes, the material you have recorded on
your DVD Handycam. Once you finalize
the disc, you can play back the disc with a
DVD player that supports VR mode.
•
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with
your TV.
Examples of incompatible
discs
•
Refer to the specifications of your playback
equipment for additional compatibility
information.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
12cm DVD-R
12cm DVD-RW
12cm DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD-RAM
DVD-ROM
CD
CD-R
CD-ROM
CD-RW
* Formatting makes a disc ready for recording. Also, formatting removes all images data from a previously
recorded disc, allowing you to recover the full capacity of that disc. Therefore, you can use the disc
repeatedly (p. 47).
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Choosing a disc (continued)
Do the features differ according to the disc?
What you can do with your disc differs, depending on the disc type and the recording format
used.
The number in the parentheses indicates the reference page.
Disc type
Recording movies and still images
Playing back the last scene immediately
Deleting the last scene immediately
(26, 30)
(34)
–
(34)
Playing back recordings on other DVD
players if you finalize the disc 1)
(28, 40)
(40)
–
–
–
Playing back recordings on other DVD
2)
players even if you do not finalize the disc1)
Creating the DVD menu when you finalize
the disc
(41)
–
–
Recording additional scenes after finalizing
the disc
3)
4)
(46)
Using the disc repeatedly by formatting it
Editing images on your DVD Handycam
(47)
(66)
–
–
–
–
Transferring recorded scenes to your
computer and editing them
(75)
1) DVD discs recorded by Sony DVD Handycam are designed to be played back on home DVD players,
DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives. DVD-RWs recorded in the VR mode must be played back
on DVD playback equipment that supports the VR mode. Note that playback on all home DVD players,
DVD recorders, and computer DVD drives may not be guaranteed. Refer to the specifications of your
playback equipment for additional compatibility information.
2) Do not try to play back these discs in the DVD-ROM drive on your computer. This may cause a
malfunction.
3) Unfinalizing is required (p. 46).
4) A confirmation dialog asking you if you want to record additional material appears (p. 46).
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How to choose a disc
The figure below helps you to choose the best disc for your purpose.
Do you want to use the disc repeatedly?
No. I do not want to delete
images once I record them.
Yes. I want to use the disc
repeatedly.
What do you want to do with the disc after recording on it?
I want to edit the disc, such
as dividing or deleting
images.
I want to play back the disc
on various DVD playback
devices.
And, I want to
And, I want to
play back the disc
without finalizing
it.
play back the disc
on various DVD
playback devices.
Did you find the disc type that suits your purpose?
Now, enjoy your DVD Handycam.
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Step 1: Checking supplied items
Wrist strap (1)
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
How to attach
the wrist strap
8cm DVD-R DMR30 (1) (p. 13)
Stand (1)
How to place your
camcorder on the stand
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 17)
Power cord (1) (p. 17)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38, 72)
USB cable (1) (p. 75)
Cleaning cloth (1)
LCD protective sheet (2) (p. 102)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1)
(p. 17)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 37)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.8” (1)
(p. 75)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the battery after inserting
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (A
series) (p. 99) into your camcorder.
2
Insert a battery pack to the end
with the mark facing out.
DC IN jack
cover
DC IN
jack
3
4
Close the battery cover.
DC plug
Be sure to close the cover completely.
POWER
switch
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
AC
Adaptor
Power cord
To the wall outlet
1
While sliding the battery cover
OPEN switch in the direction of
the arrow , move the battery
cover toward the direction of the
arrow .Then open the cover .
5
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Open the DC IN jack cover to connect
the AC Adaptor.
Battery
cover OPEN
switch
1
2
Match the mark
on the DC plug with
mark on your
camcorder.
DC IN jack
cover
Battery
cover
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (continued)
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
6
7
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
wall outlet using the power cord.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
Charging time (full charge)
Approximate charging time (min.) required
when you fully charge an empty battery
pack.
Battery pack
Charging time
125
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
NP-FA50 (supplied)
NP-FA70
155
Recording time
Disconnect the AC Adaptor holding
both your camcorder and the DC plug.
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Continuous
Typical
Battery pack
recording time recording time
To remove a battery pack
NP-FA50
(supplied)
90
100
40
45
Slide the battery cover OPEN switch in the
same way as when installing a battery pack.
After opening the battery cover, pull the
battery pack out.
170
190
80
90
NP-FA70
•
When you remove the battery pack, make
sure that none of the respective lamps of the
POWER swtich is on.
If you record under the following conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight is on
Bottom: When the LCD backlight is off
Playback time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
LCD screen
backlight on
LCD screen
backlight off
Battery pack
NP-FA50
(supplied)
100
190
115
215
When storing the battery pack
Use up the battery pack completely if you
do not intend to use it for a long time (p.
99).
NP-FA70
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On the battery pack
•
Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
•
The CHG (charge) lamp may flash during
charging, or BATTERY INFO (p. 33) may not
be correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not inserted correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.
(For BATTERY INFO only.)
•
The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times are measured at 25 °C (77°F). (10-30°C
(50-86°F) is recommended.)
• 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.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your
camcorder
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
(Play/Edit): To play back pictures on
your camcorder, or to edit them (DVD-RW:
VR mode only)
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch to turn on the respective lamp.
When using your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears
(p. 22).
•
When you turn on the power of your
camcorder after setting the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p. 22), the current date and
time will be displayed on the LCD screen
for a few seconds.
POWER
switch
3
Hold your camcorder correctly.
1
2
Open the lens cover.
Slide in the
direction of
the arrow.
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch in the direction
of the arrow while pressing the
green button in the center.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
•
At the time of purchase, the power will be
set to turn off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62).
When you record or play back, switch
the power mode by sliding the POWER
switch in the direction of the arrow until
the respective lamp lights up.
Green button
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Step 4: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures (p. 27,
31), or change the settings (p. 48) using the
touch panel.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays
to show messages in a specified
language. Select the screen language
Hold your camcorder firmly, then
touch the LCD screen as illustrated.
in [LANGUAGE] on
LANGU. (p. 63).
TIME/
Touch the button
on the LCD screen
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators such as counter on or off.
To darken the LCD screen
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded picture
will not be affected by the setting. To
cancel, press and hold DISP/BATT INFO
until
disappears.
•
See [LCD SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 60) to
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
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Step 5: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
4
Select the desired geographical
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or slide the POWER switch.
/
area with
, then touch
.
• If you do not use your camcorder for about
2 months, the built-in rechargeable battery
gets discharged and the date and time settings
may be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 103).
JAN
5
Set [DST] or [SUMMERTIME] to
/
[ON] with
, if necessary,
then touch
.
JAN
POWER switch
/
6
7
Set [Y] (year) with
touch
, then
.
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
1
Touch
[SETUP].
JAN
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then touch
.
2
Select
TIME/LANGU. with
/
The clock starts.
, then touch
.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
•
•
Refer to page 98 for information concerning
“World time difference.”
Instead of [DST], [SUMMERTIME] is
displayed for some models.
/
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with
then touch
,
.
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Step 6: Inserting a disc
A new 8 cm DVD-R, DVD-RW, or
DVD+RW is required for recording (p. 13).
Disc cover
OPEN
switch
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the
disc beforehand, using the cleaning
cloth supplied with your camcorder (p.
5).
Disc cover
OPEN switch
ACCESS lamp
Pickup
lens
When the disc cover opens
slightly, open it further.
•
•
Be careful not to obstruct the opening or
closing of the disc cover, with your hand or
other objects.
Be careful not to catch the wrist strap when
closing the disc cover. This may cause your
camcorder to malfunction.
POWER switch
1
2
Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
3
Set the disc with the recording
side facing your camcorder, then
press the center of the disc until
it clicks.
•
You can remove the disc when a power
source is connected to your camcorder
even when your camcorder is turned off.
However, the disc recognition process
(step 4) does not start.
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
(OPEN).
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the
LCD screen. Then the opening melody
sounds once, and the camcorder beeps.
After the beeps stop, the disc cover
opens slightly automatically.
Set the disc with the label
side facing out when using
a single sided disc.
•
Do not touch the recording side of the disc
or pickup lens. For details about pickup
lens, see page 103.
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Step 6: Inserting a disc (continued)
4
Close the disc cover.
7
Touch
appears.
when [Completed.]
Your camcorder starts recognizing the
inserted disc.
It may take some time to recognize the
disc depending on the disc type and
condition.
When the formatting is completed, you
can start recording on the DVD-RW or
the DVD+RW.
•
Do not remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor while
formatting.
DVD-R
You can start recording immediately
after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from
the LCD screen. You do not need to
proceed to steps after step 5.
To remove the disc
Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc
DVD-RW
cover, then remove the disc.
Select the recording format, then format
the disc. Proceed to step 5.
It may take some time to remove the
disc depending on the disc condition or
recorded materials.
DVD+RW
The [FORMAT] screen appears.
Proceed to step 6.
•
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder while the ACCESS lamp lights up or
flashes, or [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING
TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen.
If you close the disc cover with the disc set
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
After your camcorder recognizes the disc, disc
information such as the date you started to use
it and information on previously recorded areas
appears for about 8 seconds. The information
on previously recorded areas may not be
displayed correctly depending on the condition
of the disc.
•
During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25),
[Format the disc? If not, remove the disc.]
appears. Touch
then Proceed to step 7.
•
•
5
Select the recording format for a
DVD-RW, and touch
.
•
To delete all of the previously recorded pictures
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it
again to record new pictures, see “Deleting all
of the scenes on the disc (Formatting)” on page
47.
VIDEO mode
You can play back the disc on most of
DVD players if you finalize it.
VR mode
You can edit, delete pictures, or divide
movies on your camcorder (p. 66).
However, the disc can be played back
only on DVD players that support VR
mode when you finalize it.
6
Touch [YES] [YES].
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Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings
Operate your camcorder with ease
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically adjusted
optimally, which frees you from detailed adjustment.
Since only basic functions become available and screen font size increases for easy viewing,
even first time users can enjoy easy operation.
Complete the preparations described in steps 1 to 6 (p. 16 to 23) before operation.
•
•
When inserting a new DVD-RW, it will be formatted in VIDEO mode.
When using a DVD-RW disc formatted in VR mode, you cannot use the editing function (p. 66).
If you do not intend to use the Easy Handycam operation, go to page 30.
1
Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
while pressing the green button in the center.
EASY button
POWER switch
Green button
POWER switch
2
Press EASY.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
EASY
Now try recording
To cancel Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
The EASY lamp turns off.
•
You cannot use some buttons or switches (p. 26,
27), and some setup items (p. 50).
If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during
Easy Handycam operation] appears.
•
•
If you turn off the power without canceling
Easy Handycam operation, your camcorder
turns on in Easy Handycam operation
automatically when you turn on the power.
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Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued)
Recording with ease
During Easy Handycam operation, the [REC MODE] of movies and the [QUALITY] of still
images are set to the default settings (p. 56, 59).
1
Slide the POWER switch
(Still) lamp.
repeatedly to light up the
(Movie) or
Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to light it up (p. 25).
REC
START/STOP
(PHOTO)
To record
movies
To record
still images
2
Start recording.
To record movies or still images, press the REC START/STOP (PHOTO)
operations.
for both
Movies
Still Images
Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO)
Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO)
.
lightly to adjust the focus (),
then press it fully ().
Flashing Lights up
[STBY] [REC]
To stop recording, press it again.
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image is recorded.
•
When you record in Easy Handycam
operation, you cannot use following
functions:
To record the next images
Perform step 2.
•
You can continue recording on the same
– BACK LIGHT (p. 32)
disc if there is space remaining, unless it
has not been finazlised (p. 28), when:
– you turn off the power, then turn it on again.
– you remove a disc from your camcorder, then
insert it again.
Turning off the
(p. 21)
–
backlight of the LCD screen
– Checking/Deleting the last scene (p. 34)
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Playing back with ease
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Make sure the EASY lamp lights up in blue. If not, press EASY to light it up (p. 25).
VISUAL INDEX screen
To playback
Previous
6 pictures
Next
6 pictures
Movie tab
Appears on the image that
was played back last on
the tab.
Still image tab
2
Start playing back.
Movies
Still Images
Touch the Movie tab, then the
movie to be played back.
Touch the Still image tab, then
the still image to be played back.
Beginning of the
scene/previous
scene
Recording
date/time
Toggles Play or
Pause as you
touch
Next
scene
JAN 15 2005
AM
JAN 12 2005
PM
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Previous/Next
Stop (go to the
VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Reverse/
forward
Recording
date/time
When the selected movie has played
back to the end, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
•
When you playback during Easy
Handycam operation, you cannot use
following functions:
– PB ZOOM (p. 33)
– Turning off the backlight of the LCD screen
(p. 21)
•
Touch
/
during pause to play
back movie slowly.
•
When you touch a movie marked with
, you can play it back from the point
you have stopped previously.
When you record a new image,
appears on the image.
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Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic settings (continued)
Preparation for playing back on a DVD player (Finalizing)
With Easy Handycam operation, your DVD Handycam sets up the following options
automatically. Therefore, you can finalize a disc easily.
– creating a DVD menu to display images as thumbnails on a DVD player, etc (p. 41).
– creating a Photomovie to play back still images on a DVD player, etc (p. 42).
If you want to customize the settings above and finalize a disc, cancel Easy Handycam
operation, then finalize the disc normally (p. 40).
• A DVD-R cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space to
record.
• If you finalize a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, you cannot record additional
material on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation, then follow the steps on page 46.
1
Place your camcorder in a stable position. Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
EASY button
DC IN jack
AC Adaptor
POWER switch
to wall outlet
•
Be sure to use the AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power
during finalizing.
2
3
Turn on your camcorder and make sure the EASY lamp lights up.
When the EASY lamp is off, press EASY to set the Easy Handycam operation to on.
Insert the disc to be finalized.
See "Step 6: Inserting a disc" on page 23 for details.
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4
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.
Touch
Touch
Touch
Touch
Touch
Touch
•
•
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during
finalizing.
The shorter the amount of material recorded, the longer it takes for finalizing.
5
Remove the disc from your camcorder.
Enjoy watching images on the DVD player, etc.
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD players, etc.
Deleting all the scenes after playback (format)
(DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/DVD+RW)
If you format the disc, the disc recovers the used capacity and is reusable for recording
thereafter.
If you want to reuse a DVD-RW to record in VR mode, format the disc after canceling Easy
Handycam operation (p. 47).
• Note that you cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
Touch the LCD screen in the following steps.
[SETUP]
[FORMAT]
[YES]
[YES]
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Recording
Open lens cover by
sliding the switch in
the direction of the
arrow.
REC START/STOP
(PHOTO)
A
POWER switch
1
2
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the respective lamp.
:To playback/edit
:To record still images
:To record movies
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow while
pressing the green button if the
POWER switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.
Start recording.
To record movies or still images, press the REC START/STOP (PHOTO)
operations.
for both
Movies
Still Images
Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO)
Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO)
.
lightly to adjust the focus (),
then press it fully ().
Flashing Lights up
[STBY] [REC]
To stop recording, press it again.
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image is recorded.
To check or delete the last recording
(Review/Review deleting)
See page 34.
To record the new movies/still images
Even the disc was once removed, you can
continue recording on the disc if there is
space remaining.
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Perform step 2.
Playback
1
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Disc type
Previous
6 pictures
Appears on the image
that was played back last
on each of the tab.
Next
6 pictures
P-MENU
Movie tab
Still image tab
2
Start playing back.
Movies
Still Images
Touch the Movie tab, then the
movie to be played back.
Touch the Still image tab, then
the still image to be played back.
Beginning of the
scene/previous
scene
Toggles Play or
Pause as you
touch
Next
scene
P-MENU
P-MENU
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Previous/Next
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Reverse/
forward
When the selected movie is played back
until the end, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
•
•
Touch
back movie slowly.
One touch makes the reverse/fast forward
approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it
approximately 10 times* faster.
/
during pause to play
To adjust the volume
Touch
it with
[VOLUME], then adjust
/
.
•
If you cannot find [VOLUME ] in
touch [SETUP] (p. 59).
,
* Approx. 8 times faster for a DVD+RW
•
When you touch a movie marked with ,
To play back the disc on other DVD
you can play it back from the point you have
stopped previously.
devices
When you record a new image, appears on
the image.
See page 40.
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
Recording
To zoom .................................
Move the power zoom lever slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wider range of
view: (Wide)
Close view:
(Telephoto)
•
•
Do not remove your finger from the power
zoom lever when you are zooming. If you
do so, the sound of the lever moving may be
recorded.
The minimum distance required between
your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
•
You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 55) if you
×.
want to zoom to a level greater than 10
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects .................................
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display . To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject ..................................
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 54.
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject ..................................
See [SPOT METER] on page 53.
To add special effects.................
See
PICT. APPLI. on page 57.
To use a tripod .........................
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the
tripod receptacle using a tripod screw.
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To initialize the settings ..............
Playback
Press RESET to initialize all the
settings, including settings for date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal
Menu are not initialized.)
To play back the images
in sequence.............................
See [SLIDE SHOW] on page 58.
Other part names and functions
To use PB ZOOM .......................
You can magnify pictures from about 1.1 to
5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever .
Built-in stereo microphone
Remote sensor
Point the Remote Commander (p. 37)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
Recording lamp
Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
The recording lamp lights up in red
during recording (p. 62).
A frame appears on the LCD screen.
Touch the portion that you want to
Speaker
display in the center of the LCD screen.
Sounds come out from the speaker.
•
For how to adjust the volume, see page 31.
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery......
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),
and then press DISP/BATT INFO . If
you press this button once, the BATTERY
INFO appears on the screen for about 7
seconds. If you press and hold the button
for a while, this information is displayed
for about 20 seconds.
Recording
Remaining
capacity
battery
(approx.)
(approx.)
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep .....................................
See [BEEP] (p. 62) to set the operation
confirmation beep.
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Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)
You can check or delete the last
Deleting the last scene (Review
recorded scene.
deleting) (DVD-RW/DVD+RW
only)
However, you cannot delete it if:
– you have removed the disc.
– you have recorded the new scenes.
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you
can delete it on the spot.
Data once recorded on DVD-Rs cannot be
deleted.
Checking the last scene
(Review)
1
2
Press
during the review.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light
up the (Movie) or (Still)
lamp, then touch
.
The playback of the latest scene starts.
Movie
Touch [YES].
• You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
Touch to display the function buttons
below.
•
You can only delete the last recorded scene.
: Return to the beginning of the
viewing movie.
When
is grayed out, you cannot delete
the scene due to the following reasons.
/
:Adjust the volume.
– The last recorded scene has been already
deleted.
Still image
60min
30/30
VIDEO
REVIEW
– There is a movie or a still image that has been
recorded just after the scene being played
back.
100-0001
To return to recording
Touch
.
•
The recording data (DATA CODE) does not
appear on the Review screen.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Recording still images
Recording Movies
1
0 qa5
6
1
2 3 4 5
6
FINE
60min
7
60min
REC 0:00:00
[1530] VIDEO
[30min] VIDEO
qs
8
9
7
8
9
P-MENU
P-MENU
Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (56)
Remaining battery (approx.) (33)
The number of recorded still images
Recording mode (or or ) (59)
The number of recordable still image
(approx.) (61)
Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording)
Counter (hour: minute: second)
Disc type (13)
Recording format of a DVD-RW (13)
Remaining time of the disc (approx.) (61)
Review button (34)
Displays the most recently recorded image.
Touch
to return to standby.
Personal Menu button (64)
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
1 2 qd 4 5
6
1
qj 5
6
qk
60min
0:00:00
60min
12/30
VIDEO
VIDEO
qf
qg
0001
100-0001
P-MENU
P-MENU
qh
Playback mode
9
w;
ql
9
Number of played back still images /Total
number of recorded still images
Previous/Next button (27, 31)
Scene number
Data file name
VISUAL INDEX button (27, 31)
Previous/Next button (27, 31)
Video operation buttons (27, 31)
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (continued)
( ) is a reference page.
Center
Indicators on the LCD screen
Indicator
Meaning
When you can change the setup items, or
during recording or playback, following
indicators are displayed.
Color Slow Shutter (54)
Warning (93)
Upper left
Upper center
Upper right
STBY
60min
0:00:00
[30min]
VIDEO
Bottom
W
T
Indicator
Meaning
Picture effect (58)
Digital effect (58)
Manual focus (54)
PROGRAM AE (52)
P.MENU
Bottom
Upper left
Indicator
Center
Meaning
Backlight (32)
Self-timer recording (55)
White balance (53)
WIDE SELECT (55)
SteadyShot off (56)
MICREF LEVEL low
(60)
Flexible spot meter (53)/
Exposure (53)
Upper center
Indicator
Meaning
Repeat of Slide show (58)
DATA CODE while recording
The recording data (date/time or various
settings in effect when recording) is
recorded automatically on the disc.
They are not displayed while recording.
However, you can check them as [DATA
CODE] during playback (p.61).
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
WHITE-
FADER
BLACK-
FADER
Fader (57)
OVER-
LAP
WIPE
LCD backlight off (21)
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Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using
the Remote Commander.
DATA CODE (p. 61)
PHOTO (p. 26, 30)
When you press this button, the on screen
image will be recorded as a still image.
Insulation sheet
SCAN/SLOW (p. 27, 31)
(Previous/Next) (p. 27, 31)
PLAY (p. 27, 31)
STOP (p. 27, 31)
DISPLAY (p. 21)
Transmitter
START/STOP (p. 26, 30)
Power zoom (p. 32, 33)
PAUSE (p. 27, 31)
VISUAL INDEX (p. 27, 31)
Displays the VISUAL INDEX screen when
you press this while playing back.
/ / ENTER
/
/
When you press any button, the orange frame
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
button or an item with ///, then press
ENTER to execute.
When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander in a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any
of ///, or ENTER again, the frame
appears at the position where it was displayed
last.
• Point the Remote Commander towards the
remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 33).
• To change the battery, see page 104.
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Playing the picture on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
1
(Yellow)
(White) (Red)
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VCRs or TVs
: Signal flow
2
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
When your TV is monaural (When
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
your TV has only one audio input jack)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack
and connect the white (left channel) or the
red (right channel) plug to the audio input
jack of your TV or VCR.
When connecting to another device via the
S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional),
higher quality pictures can be produced than
with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the
white and red plug (left/right audio) and the
S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable
(optional). The yellow plug connection is not
necessary.
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]
(p. 62).
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE
IN input on the VCR. Set the input
selector on the VCR to LINE.
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39
Making the disc compatible with DVD players
or DVD drives (Finalizing)
Finalizing allows the recorded disc to be played back on other DVD players (DVD player/
DVD recorder, etc.) or the DVD drive on your computer. The finalizing procedure differs
depending on the disc type.
• Playback compatibility is not guaranteed with all players.
Finalizing is required.
The disc cannot be overwritten once you finalize it even when there is space
to record.
Finalizing is required.
The disc can be overwritten on your camcorder if you unfinalize it (p. 46),
then have to finalize it again to play it back on other DVD players.
Finalizing is required.
Once you finalize the disc, you can play it back on DVD players that support
the VR mode.
Unfinalizing is not necessary to record additional materials on the disc.
Likewise, you do not need to finalize it again after additional recording.
You can play back the disc on DVD players without finalizing it. However,
you need to finalize the disc in the following cases:
– when you want to create a DVD menu (p. 41).
– when you want to create a Photomovie (p. 42).
– when you want to play back images on a DVD drive of a computer.
– when recording time is the following:
HQ mode: less than 5 minutes
SP mode: less than 8 minutes
LP mode: less than 15 minutes
If a DVD menu/Photomovie has been created in finalizing, a conformation
dialog appears when you try to record additional material. Since the DVD
menu/Photomovie is deleted by additional recording, you have to finalize the
disc again to create a new DVD menu/Photomovie on it.
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Steps for finalizing
Step 1: Preparing for finalizing
Follow the steps below.
• It takes from a minute to a few hours
for finalizing.The shorter the amount of
material recorded on the disc, the longer
it takes for finalizing.
• Use an AC Adaptor as the power source
to prevent your camcorder from running
out of power during finalizing.
1
Place your camcorder in a
stable position. Connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you
must finalize each side of the disc.
2
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch.
Step 1: Preparing for finalizing
(p. 41)
3
4
Insert the disc to be finalized.
Step 2: Customizing a DVD menu*
Touch
[SET].
[FINALIZE]
(p. 41)
If you have set the DVD menu
setting, you can create a menu
screen to view the thumbnails as
a list when the disc is played back
on DVD devices.
Step 3: Customizing a Photomovie*
(p. 42)
If you have set the Photomovie
setting, you can create a
Photomovie to view still images
on other DVD devices.
Step 2: Customizing a DVD
menu
Step 4: Changing the disc title
What is a DVD menu?
(p. 42)
A DVD menu is a menu screen that allows
you to display the index to check the
contents of the disc or to select desired
scenes easily. When you create the DVD
menu on your camcorder, the first scenes
of each movie are displayed with date as
thumbnails.
You can make a title on each disc.
As the default, the date when the
disc was first used is used as a
disc title.
Step 5: Finalizing a disc
(p. 43)
• You cannot create a DVD menu using a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
*You cannot do this using a DVD-RW (VR
mode).
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Making the disc compatible with DVD players or DVD drives (Finalizing)
(continued)
1
2
Touch [DVD MENU].
1
2
Touch [PHOTOMOVIE].
Touch [YES].
Select the desired one from 4
/
types with
.
Select [NO] if you do not create a
Photomovie.
3
Touch
.
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create
a DVD menu.
Step 4: Changing the disc title
Skip to “Step 5: Finalizing a disc” (p.43) if
you do not change the disc title.
3
Touch
.
1
2
Touch [DISC TITLE].
Step 3: Customizing a
Photomovie
Delete unnecessary characters
by touching [].
What is a Photomovie ?
A Photomovie involves converting still
images in JPEG format to movies in MPEG
format to play them back on other DVD
players or on your computer. The original
still image remains in the JPEG format on
the disc.
Converted still images are played back in
sequence like a slide show. The resolution
(pixels) of the converted Photomovie,
however, is lower than that of the original
still images.
The yellow cursor moves and characters
are deleted from the end.
3
4
Select the type of a character,
then touch the desired character.
JAN
• It may take more time for finalizing when you
create a Photomovie, since the more still images
recorded on the disc, the more time it takes to
create a Photomovie.
• You can view still images in the JPEG format
using the DVD drive on your computer without
creating a Photomovie (p. 44).
• You cannot create a Photomovie on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) in this step. Customize it on the
[EDIT] screen (p. 70).
To erase a character: Touch [].
To insert a space: Touch [].
Touch [] as you register a
character to move to the next
entry point.
• Up to 20 characters can be registered.
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5
6
When you have finished entering
characters, touch
4
Touch
appears.
, when [Completed]
.
The disc title changes to the one you
entered.
When using a DVD-R/DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,
flashes after finalizing is completed
when the POWER switch is set to
(Movie) or
from your camcorder.
Touch [END].
(Still). Remove the disc
• When the disc has a title already set by other
devices, the 21st and subsequent characters are
deleted by this operation.
• When you make the settings to enable a
creation of a DVD menu on DVD-R/DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, and finalize the
disc, the DVD menu appears for a few seconds
while finalizing the disc.
Step 5: Finalizing a disc
• You cannot view a Photomovie with the
DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) on your
camcorder.
• After finalizing a disc, the disc indicator and the
recording format are displayed as shown below:
1
Confirm the settings you made in
steps from 2 to 4 of the “steps for
finalizing” on the LCD screen.
DVD-R
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD+RW
2
3
Touch
.
Touch [YES] [YES].
Finalizing starts.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during finalizing.
When you need to disconnect the AC
Adaptor, make sure that the power of your
camcorder is set to off and disconnect the
AC Adaptor after the CHG (charge) lamp
goes off. Finalizing restarts when you
connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your
camcorder again.
You cannot remove the disc until the
finalizing operation is completed.
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Playing back a disc
on DVD players, etc.
Playing back a disc on a
computer with a DVD drive
installed
• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• Make sure that a vertically installed DVD
device is placed in the position where a
disc can be placed horizontally.
• Do not use the 8cm CD adaptor with an
8cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• Even when you are using a DVD+RW,
you must finalize the disc. Otherwise, it
may cause a malfunction.
1
2
Insert a disc into the DVD
devices.
Playing back movies
Use a DVD drive that supports 8cm discs,
and a DVD playback application must have
been installed on your computer.
Play back the disc.
The playback procedure varies
depending on the DVD device. For
details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with your DVD device.
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into the
DVD drive of your computer.
If you have created a DVD menu
(DVD-R/DVD-RW:VIDEO mode/
DVD+RW)
Play back the disc using a DVD
playback application.
You can select the desired scene in the
menu.
A Photomovie is listed after all the movies
in the menu.
• The disc may not be played back on some
computers. For details, refer to the instruction
manuals of your computer.
• You cannot play back or edit movies that have
been copied from the disc to the hard disk of
your computer. For details on how to import
movies, refer to the “First Step Guide” supplied
with the CD-ROM.
JAN
JAN
JAN
JAN
JAN
JAN
JAN
Photomovie
• Discs may not be played back, playback may be
interrupted, or some functions may be disabled
on some DVD devices.
• Still images are played back as a Photomovie
swapping images in every 3 seconds.
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The date the disc was first used is
recorded on the volume label of the
disc.
Playing back still images
Still images stored on the disc are
displayed in the JPEG format.
Note that erasing or changing the original
data may occur accidentally in this
operation since you use the original data
on the disc.
<e.g.>
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on
January 1st 2005:
2005_01_01_06H00M_PM
1
2
Insert the finalized disc into the
DVD drive of your computer.
Volume
label
Click [Start] [My Computer].
Or, double-click the [My Computer]
icon on the desktop.
Images are stored in the following
folders on the disc.
Movies
3
4
5
Right-click the DVD drive with the
disc inserted, then click [Open].
DVD-R/DVD-RW(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW:
VIDEO_TS folder
DVD-RW (VR mode):
DVD_RTAV folder
Double-click [DCIM]
[100MSDCF].
Still images
DCIM\100MSDCF folder
Double-click the file to be
displayed.
<e.g.>
The folder for data on DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RWs
When using Windows XP:
The selected still image appears on the
screen.
Still image
folder
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Recording additional scenes after finalizing
You can record additional material on the
finalized DVD-RWs (VIDEO mode)/
When using a DVD+RW
DVD+RWs by following the steps below if
there is space to record on the disc.
When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR
mode) disc, you can record additional
material on the disc without any additional
steps.
• Use an AC Adaptor as power source to prevent
your camcorder from running out of power
during operation.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during operation.
• A DVD menu and a Photomovie created during
finalizing are deleted.
If you have created a Photomovie or a
DVD menu in finalizing (p. 40), the
following steps are required.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to light
up the
lamp.
(Movie) or
(Still)
• When you use a double-sided disc, following
procedures are required on each side.
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode) disc (Unfinalizing)
A confirmation dialog asking if you
record additional scenes appears.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.
2
3
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch.
4
Touch [YES] [YES].
[Completed.] appears, then the screen
returns to the recording screen.
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
4
5
Touch
Touch
[SETUP].
DISC SET
[UNFINALIZE].
6
Touch [YES] [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.
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Deleting all of the scenes on the disc
(Formatting)
Formatting makes the recorded disc
new and reusable by deleting all the
data recorded on the disc. The recording
capacity of the disc is recovered by
formatting it.
2
3
4
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch.
The procedure for formatting differs
depending on the disc type.
Insert the disc to be formatted
into your camcorder.
You cannot format this kind of
disc. Use a new disc.
Touch
[FORMAT].
DVD-RW
Select the recording format, then format
the disc. Proceed to step 5.
You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.
If you have finalized the disc,
it is unfinalized.
DVD+RW
The [FORMAT] screen appears.
Proceed to step 6.
You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.
5
6
Select the recording format for a
If you have finalized the
disc, the previous records on
finalizing remain on the disc.
DVD-RW, then touch
.
For details on a recording format, see
page 13.
You can format this kind of
disc and reuse it.
If you have finalized the
disc, the previous records on
finalizing remain on the disc.
• Use an AC Adaptor as power source to
prevent your camcorder from running out
of power during formatting.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during formatting.
Touch [YES] [YES], then touch
when [Completed.] appears.
• When you use a double-sided disc,
formatting is required on each side.
• During the Easy Handycam operation (p. 25),
the screen in step 5 does not appear even if you
insert a DVD-RW into your camcorder. Proceed
to step 6.
• You cannot format a disc that has been
protected on other equipment. Cancel the
protection with the original equipment, and then
format it.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder,
then connect the power cord to
the wall outlet.
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Using the Setup items
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up the respective lamp.
: Settings for viewing/editing
: Settings for still images
: Settings for movies
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button in the
center if the POWER
switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.
• You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p. 64).
Touch
.
FINA-
LIZE
SETUP
SPOT
FOCUS
EXPO-
SURE
SPOT
METER
FADER
Touch the desired setup item.
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch
Select the desired setting, then touch
/
until it is displayed.
.
To use setup items
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
VIDEO
AUTO SHR
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
COLOR SLOW S
OFF
SELF-TIMER
DIGITAL ZOOM
WIDE S
OK
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Touch
Select the desired setup item.
Touch to select the item, then touch
Select the desired item.
Touch to select the item, then touch
You can also touch the item directly to select it.
[SETUP].
/
.
.
/
•
Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
(close) to hide the [SETUP] screen.
to return to the previous screen.
• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 25), available setup items are displayed when you touch [SETUP]
on the LCD screen.
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Setup items
Position of lamp:
Easy
Handycam
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
CAMERA SET (p. 52)
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
ON
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
OFF
–
–
–
DIGITAL ZOOM
WIDE SELECT
STEADYSHOT
OFF
4:3
ON
STILL SET (p. 56)
–
–
–
–
QUALITY
FILE NO.
FINE
–*
PICT.APPLI. (p. 57)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
FADER
OFF
OFF
OFF
–
–
ON
D. EFFECT
PICT. EFFECT
REC CTRL
SLIDE SHOW
DEMO MODE
DISC SET (p. 59)
–
FORMAT
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE
DISC TITLE
–
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Available setup items () vary depending on the position of a lamp.
*The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.
Position of lamp:
Easy
Handycam
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
STANDARD SET (p. 59)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
REC MODE
VOLUME
SP
*
MULTI-SOUND
MICREF LEVEL
LCD SET
STEREO
NORMAL
–
/
NORMAL/
– –*
/
–
–
–
–
–*
–
AUTO
ON
–
–
USB SPEED
DATA CODE
DISC REMAIN
REMOTE CTRL
REC LAMP
ON
*
BEEP
DISP OUTPUT
LCD
PANEL
–
5min
–
–
–
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CALIBRATION
TIME/LANGU. (p. 63)
*
–*
–*
CLOCK SET
AREA SET
DST SET/SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE
*
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CAMERA SET
Settings to adjust your camcorder to
the recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./
STEADYSHOT, etc.)
BEACH&SKI*(
)
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
SUNSET&MOON**(
)
PROGRAM AE
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the PROGRAM AE
function.
AUTO
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
LANDSCAPE**(
)
SPOTLIGHT*(
)
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh
in windows that comes in between the
camcorder and the subject.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
• Items with 1 asterisk (*) can be adjusted
so as not to focus on subjects only a short
distance away. Items with 2 asterisks (**)
can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther
away.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you
have the power source disconnected from
your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPORTS*(Sports lesson) (
)
Select to minimize shake when shooting
fast moving subjects.
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• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure
to the subject, so that it is recorded in
suitable brightness even when there is
strong contrast between the subject and
the background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is set to the brightness
of the outdoor environment or daylight
under fluorescent lamps.
Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
Touch [END].
INDOOR ()
The white balance is set to the brightness
of warm white fluorescent lamps.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO][END].
ONE PUSH (
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
)
•
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
Touch [ONE PUSH].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
EXPOSURE
Touch [
].
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. When recording indoors on
a clear day, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadows on people next to the
window by fixing the exposure to that of
the wall side of the room.
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored
in the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
•
•
•
Do not shake your camcorder while
is flashing quickly.
flashes slowly if white balance could
not be set.
If
keeps flashing even after you have
touched
, set [WHITE BAL.] to
[AUTO].
• When you have changed the battery pack
while [AUTO] is selected, or you bring your
camcorder outdoors from inside the house
while using fixed exposure, select [AUTO] and
aim your camcorder at a nearby white object
for about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
Touch
.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO]
.
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CAMERA SET (continued)
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or
vice versa when [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE
PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent
lamps.
FOCUS
You can adjust the focus manually. Select
this when you want to focus on a certain
subject intentionally.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
Touch
AUTO SHUTTER
(focusing on close subjects)/
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it
to [ON] (the default setting).
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus. appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
Touch
.
SPOT FOCUS
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center
of the screen.
[AUTO]
in step .
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)
to adjust the zoom for recording. When you
want to record a subject at close range, move
the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
•
The minimum distance required between
your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
Touch the subject on the screen.
appears.
Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO][END].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
•
If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],
you can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash
on the screen.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch
[OFF].
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•
•
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 54)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
120 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 120 × zoom is
performed digitally.
WIDE SELECT
You can record a picture in a ratio suitable
for the screen on which it will be displayed.
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer starts recording after about
10 seconds.
4:3
Touch
[SETUP] CAMERA
Standard setting (to record pictures to be
played back on a 4:3 TV).
SET[SELF-TIMER][ON]
appears.
Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO) to
record movies, or still images. To cancel
the count down, touch [RESET].
.
16:9 WIDE
Records pictures to be played back on a
16:9 wide TV in full screen mode.
When viewed on the LCD screen
with [16:9WIDE] selected.
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in
step
.
• You can also use the self-timer with the Remote
Commander (p.37).
When viewed on a 16:9 wide
screen TV*1
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom greater than 10 ×,
optical zoom magnification.
When viewed on a standard TV
(4:3 screen)*2
Note that the image quality decreases when
you use the digital zoom.
*1 When 16:9 wide TV switches to full screen
mode, the picture appears on the TV screen at
the right ratio.
*2 When you play back in TV (4:3 screen), the
picture may be compressed. When you play
back in the wide mode, the picture appears as
you see it on the LCD screen.
• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the
following cases:
– while recording movie.
– when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE]
(p.58).
The right side of the bar shows the
digital zooming factor. The zooming
zone appears when you select the
zooming level.
• When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available
recording time may get shorter in the following
conditions:
– when you record both [4:3] and [16:9WIDE]
picture.
OFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
– when you change the [REC MODE] in [4:3]
(p. 59).
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CAMERA SET (continued)
STILL SET
Settings for still images
(QUALITY/FILE NO.)
Images played back on a TV
connected to a DVD device
The way you see images on the TV screen
may be different depending on the device.
For details, refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device you are using.
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
.
• When you play back pictures recorded in
[16:9WIDE] on a DVD+RW with a DVD
player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to
be compressed in the lengthwise direction.
QUALITY
FINE (
)
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV
compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via
an S VIDEO jack, and play back a disc, the TV
switches to full mode automatically. Refer also
to the instruction manuals supplied with your
TV (p. 38).
STANDARD (
)
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
The size of still images
[FINE] : approx. 150KB.
[STANDARD] : approx. 60KB.
STEADYSHOT
You can record pictures using
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
[ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
when using a tripod (optional).
)
Number of still images recordable on
a disc (approx.)
5100
8100
DVD-R
5400
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
8600
5400
8600
DVD-RW (VR mode)
2950
DVD+RW
3800
Top: [FINE]
Bottom: [STANDARD]
• Still images are recorded in 640×480 on your
camcorder.
• The table shows approximate recordable
number and the numbers apply to a single-sided
disc, and they will be doubled for a double-
sided disc.
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PICT.APPLI.
Special effects on pictures or
additional functions on recording/
playback
(D.EFFECT/PICT.EFFECT/SLIDE
SHOW, etc.)
FILE NO.
SERIES
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even
if the disc is changed.
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
.
RESET
Resets the file numbering to 0001 each
time the disc is changed.
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
FADER
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
Select the desired effect, then touch
.
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE],
the image is stored as a still image. (While
storing the image, the screen turns to blue.)
Press REC START/STOP (PHOTO).
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is completed.
To cancel the operation, touch [OFF] in
.
step
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
BLACK FADER
OVERLAP (fade in only)
WIPE (fade in only)
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PICT. APPLI. (continued)
MOSAIC
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
appears.
Touch the desired effect.
When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.
effect with
/
, then touch
.
The image displayed when you touch
is saved as a still image.
REC CTRL
See page 74.
Touch
appears.
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in
.
SLIDE SHOW
Plays back all the images stored on a disc
in sequence (slide show).
.
step
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)
Still images start to change to the next one
in sequence when you touch [START].
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].
To pause, touch [PAUSE]. Touch [START]
again to restart the slide show.
Replaces a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a
movie.
•
You can select the first picture for the slide
show with
[START].
/
before touching
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect to pictures.
•
You can repeat the slide show by touching
The default setting is set to [ON] (repeat slide
show).
.
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to a picture
DEMO MODE
during recording.
appears.
The default setting is [ON] so that you
can view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you have set the POWER
OFF
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
switch to
disc.
(Movie) without inserting a
SEPIA
Picture appears in sepia.
•
The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
B&W
Picture appears in black and white.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again in about 10 minutes.)
PASTEL
– When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
– When the POWER switch is set to other than
(Movie).
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.
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STANDARD SET
DISC SET
(FORMAT/FINALIZE/UNFINALIZE, etc.)
Settings while recording on a disc or
other basic settings
Settings for discs
(REC MODE/LCD SET/USB SPEED,
etc.)
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
.
FORMAT
See page 47.
FINALIZE
See page 40.
REC MODE (Recording mode)
You can select an image quality of the
movie from 3 levels.
UNFINALIZE
See page 46.
HQ ()
Record in high quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 min).
SP ()
DISC TITLE
You can make a title on each disc. As the
default, the date when the disc was first
used is used as a disc title.
Records in standard quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 30 min).
LP ()
Touch
[SETUP]
DISC
Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(approx. recordable time is up to 60 min).
SET [DISC TITLE].
Enter the disc title.
Follow steps 2 to 5 in “Step 4: Changing
the disc title” of the “Making the disc
compatible with DVD players or DVD
drives (Finalizing)” (p. 42).
• The time in parenthesis indicates the
approximate recordable time when
recording only a movie on a single-sided
disc. When recording on a double-sided
disc, this value is applied for both sides.
• Your camcorder has a VBR encoding
system (p.12) so when you record an
object that moves fast, the time available
for recording may shorten.
To cancel editing the title, touch [ESC] in
.
step
•
If you record in the LP mode, the quality of
scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise
when you play back the disc.
VOLUME
See page 31.
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STANDARD SET (continued)
LCD BL LEVEL
MULTI-SOUND
You can select to play back audio recorded
using other devices whether with dual
sound or with stereo sound.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
NORMAL
Standard brightness.
STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
•
•
When you use an AC Adaptor as the power
source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
1
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
2
Plays back with sub sound or the right
channel sound.
The setting returns to [STEREO] when you
have the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
•
with
/
.
Low intensity
High intensity
MICREF LEVEL
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you want to record
exciting and powerful sound in a concert
hall, etc.
WIDE DISPLAY
You can select how a 16:9 aspect ratio
picture appears in the LCD screen.
LETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of display)
NORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the same level.
SQUEZE (Squeeze)
Expands the picture vertically when black
bands appear at the top and bottom of the
screen in 16:9 aspect ratio.
LOW
Records surround sound faithfully.
This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
• When you set the POWER switch to
[WIDE DISPLAY] does not appear.
(Still),
•
The setting returns to [NORMAL] when you
have the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
USB SPEED
You can select data transfer speed used to
transfer data to your computer.
LCD SET
AUTO
The recorded picture will not be affected
even when you change the setting.
Sends data by switching automatically
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) and
the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
FULL SPEED
Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
Adjust the brightness with
Touch
/
.
.
60
•
•
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on
the Remote Commander: DATE/TIME
CAMERA DATA OFF (no indicator).
Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--]
appear.
The setting returns to [OFF] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
DATA CODE
You can check the display information
recorded automatically (data code) during
playback.
OFF
•
•
Data code is not displayed.
CAMERA DATA
Displays the camera setting data of
recorded images.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time of recorded
DISC REMAIN
images.
AUTO
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
CAMERA DATA
Movie
60min
0:00:00
AUTO
VIDEO
•
When you check the disc remaining by
sliding the POWER switch to (Movie)
or (Still).
When you set the POWER switch to
(Movie) or (Still), then press DISP/
100 AWB
8
F1.
9dB
•
BATT INFO to switch the indicator from
off to on.
When the remaining capacity of the disc is
10/10
Still image
60min
•
•
VIDEO
less than 5 minutes for
images for (Still).
(Movie) or 30
7
OEV
When you start recording from the line
input.
60
5
6
F1.
8
ON
SteadyShot off
Exposure
Always displays the remaining disc
indicator.
White balance
Gain
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
use the Remote Commander (p. 37).
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure value
•
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder
from responding to a command sent by other
equipment’s remote control.
DATE/TIME
60min
0:00:00
•
The setting returns to [ON] when you have
the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
VIDEO
8
JAN
1
2005
11:23:45AM
9
Date
Time
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STANDARD SET (continued)
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
CALIBRATION
The camera recording lamp will not light
up during recording when you set this to
[OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].)
See page 102.
BEEP
ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody.
DISP OUTPUT
LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the counter on the
LCD screen.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows the display also on the TV screen.
SETUP ROTATE
NORMAL
Scrolls the setup items downwards by
touching
.
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the setup items upwards by
touching
.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
5 min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
•
When you use the AC Adaptor as the power
source, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
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TIME/LANGU.
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
The default settings are marked with .
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
CLOCK SET
See page 22.
AREA SET
Set your local area using /when using
your camcorder overseas.
Refer to the World time difference on page
98.
DST SET/SUMMERTIME
OFF
Does not set the summertime (daylight
saving time).
ON
Sets the summertime (daylight saving
time).
You can adjust a time difference in
the [AREA SET] and the [DST SET]/
[SUMMERTIME] setting without stopping
the clock.
LANGUAGE
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
You can select from English, Simplified
English, Canadian-French, Latin American
Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, or Korean.
•
Traditional Chinese is also available from
setup items for customers who bought
this product in Asia, Middle East, Canada,
Latin America or Japan (as an Overseas
Model).
•
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.
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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired setup items to
Deleting a setup item
Personal Menu, and customize Personal
Menu settings for each POWER switch
position. This is convenient if you add
frequently used setup items to Personal
Menu.
1
Touch
[DELETE].
[P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
Adding a setup item
60min
0:00:00
STBY
Select button to delete.
You can add up to 27 setup items for each
POWER switch position. Delete a less
important setup item, if you want to add
more.
END
FINA-
SETUP
LIZE
EXPO-
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
1/3
SPOT
METER
FADER
1
2
Touch
UP] [ADD].
[P-MENU SET
2
3
Touch the setup item that you
want to delete.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
Select the category
60min
0:00:00
STBY
END
DELETE
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
DISC SET
STANDARD SET
Delete this from
mode's
P-MENU?
TIME / LANGU.
OK
YES
NO
Touch
category, then touch
/
to select a setup
Touch [YES]
.
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
•
You cannot delete [SETUP], [FINALIZE]
and [P-MENU SET UP].
Select the item.
END
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
OK
3
Touch
item, then touch
.
/
to select a setup
[YES]
The setup item is added to the end of
list.
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Arranging the order of setup
items displayed on Personal
Menu
1
Touch
[SORT].
[P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
2
3
4
Touch the setup item you want to
move.
Touch
/
to move the setup
item to the desired place.
Touch
.
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
5
Touch [END]
.
•
You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the Personal Menu
settings (Reset)
Touch
[P-MENU SET UP]
[RESET] [YES] [YES]
.
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Editing the original data
This function is available only for DVD-RWs (VR
mode).
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
“Original data” refers to the recorded
movies and still images data on the disc.
Using DVD-RWs recorded in VR mode,
you can edit the original images on your
camcorder.
•
You can select several movies and still
images at the same time.
6
Touch
[YES].
Deleting images
•
You cannot recover an image once you
delete it.
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
To delete all movies or still images
on the disc at the same time
Touch [DELETE ALL] in step 4.
•
If you delete an original movie that is listed
in a Playlist (p. 68), it is also deleted from the
Playlist.
Deleting scenes may not provide enough space
to record movies or still images additionally.
To delete all the images on the disc and restore
original recording capacity, format the disc (p.
47).
2
3
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
•
•
Select the
(Movie) tab or the
(Still image) tab that includes
the image you want to delete,
then touch [EDIT].
Dividing a movie
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
4
5
Touch [DELETE].
2
3
4
Insert the disc with the movies
recorded into your camcorder.
Touch the image to be deleted.
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Movie) tab
Touch [DIVIDE].
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•
If the movie is added in the Playlist, dividing
the original movie does not affect the movie in
the Playlist.
5
6
Touch the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected movie
starts.
Touch
at the point at which
you want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie pauses.
60min
0:00:52
DIVIDE
VR
OK
001
0:20
When you touch
, the operational
buttons below appears.
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie.
60min
0:00:52
DIVIDE
VR
OK
Adjusts the
volume
001
0:20
Adjusts the dividing point with
more precision after the dividing
point has been selected.
To hide the buttons, touch
.
•
•
Play and pause toggle as you press
A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
.
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on half-second increments.
7
Touch
[YES].
•
Once you divide a movie, you cannot return
it to the state it was in before you divided it.
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Creating the Playlist
This function is available only for DVD-RWs
(VR mode).
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails
of the still images and movies that you
have selected. The original scenes are not
changed even though you edit or delete the
scenes in the Playlist.
•
You can select several movies and still
images at the same time.
6
Touch
[YES].
•
•
You can add up to 999 scenes in the Playlist.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing the
Playlist. It may damage the disc.
•
When you add still images in a Playlist,
they are converted automatically to a movie
and added to the Movie tab.
A movie converted from still images is
shown with
.
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
The original still images remain on the disc.
The resolution of the converted movie
may be lower than that of the original still
images.
2
3
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
To add all the movies on the disc at
the same time
Touch [
ADD ALL] in step 4.
Select the
(Movie) tab or the
(Still image) tab that includes
the scene you want to add to the
Playlist, then touch [EDIT].
To add all the still images on the disc
in a Playlist
It is recommended that you create a
Photomovie (p.70) beforehand, then add it
in a Playlist.
Erasing unnecessary scenes
from the Playlist
4
5
Touch [
ADD].
to display [ ADD]
1
2
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up
Edit) lamp.
Touch
/
(Play/
when [ ADD] is not displayed.
Touch the scene to be added to
the Playlist.
Insert the disc with images added
in a Playlist.
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3
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Playlist) tab
2
3
Insert the disc with movies added
into a Playlist.
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Playlist) tab
4
5
Touch [MOVE].
4
5
Touch [ERASE].
Touch the scene to be moved.
Touch the scene to be deleted
from the list.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
The selected scene is marked with
.
Press and hold the image on the LCD
screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
•
You can select several movies and still
images at the same time.
•
You can select several movies and still
images at the same time.
6
7
Touch
.
6
Touch
[YES].
Select the designated position
with []/[].
To erase all the scenes at the same
time
Touch [ERASE ALL] in step 4 [YES].
•
The original scenes are not changed even
though you erase the scenes from the Playlist.
Move destination bar
Changing the order within the
Playlist
8
Touch
[YES].
•
When you have selected multiple scenes, the
scenes move following the order appeared in
the Playlist.
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
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Creating the Playlist (continued)
Dividing a movie within the
Playlist
Converting all the still images
on a disc to a movie file
(Photomovie)
Photomovie converts still images on a disc
(JPEG format) to a movie (MPEG format)
to play them back on other DVD players
or on your computer, and stores them as
a Photomovie on the disc. Converted still
images are played back in sequence, like a
slide show. However, the resolution (pixels)
of the converted Photomovie may be lower
than that of the original still images.
Since Photomovie categorizes still images
as a movie, you can add more images in the
Playlist.
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
2
3
Insert the disc with movies added
into a Playlist.
Touch the
[EDIT].
(Playlist) tab
4
5
Touch [DIVIDE].
1
2
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
Touch the scene to be divided.
The playback of the selected movie
starts.
Insert the disc with the still
images recorded into your
camcorder.
6
Touch
at the point at which
you want to divide the movie into
scenes.
3
4
Touch the
[EDIT] [PHOTOMOVIE].
(Still image) tab
The movie pauses.
60min
DIVIDE
0:00:52
VR
OK
Touch
.
All of the still images on the disc
are converted to a single movie file,
and added to a movie tab. A movie
converted from still images is shown
001
0:20
Touch to display functional
buttons.
See page 67 for details.
with
on the upper right.
•
•
Play and pause toggles as you press
A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on half-second increments.
.
•
•
It may take more time to create a Photomovie
as more still images are recorded on the disc.
Still images which are not compatible with your
camcorders, such as ones shot using a digital
still camera and then copied to a computer
can not be converted from still images to a
Photomovie.
7
Touch
[YES].
•
The original scenes are not changed even
though you divide scenes in the Playlist.
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Playing the Playlist
This function is available only for DVD-RWs
(VR mode).
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
Insert the disc on which the
Playlist is added into your
camcorder.
Touch the
(Playlist) tab.
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist
appears.
4
Touch the image from which you
want to playback.
The screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen when the Playlist is
played back from the selected scene to
the end.
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Connecting to a VCR or TV
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
(p. 17). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
1
(White)
(Yellow)
(Red)
A/V jack
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VCRs or TVs
2
: Video Signal flow
Jacks to connect external
devices
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the
S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional),
higher quality pictures can be produced than
with an A/V cable connection. Connect the
white and red plug (left/right audio) and the
S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable
(optional). The yellow plug connection is not
necessary.
• Connect the A/V connecting cable to the output
jack of a device you are dubbing a picture
from, or to the input jack of another device for
dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video jack, and the
red (right channel) or white (left channel) plug
to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
DC IN jack (p. 17)
A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 72)
(USB) jack (p. 75)
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Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices
You can copy pictures played back on your
camcorder to other recording devices, such
6
When the dubbing is finished,
stop your camcorder and the
recording device.
as VCRs or DVD recorders.
After dubbing them to an HDD (hard
disc drive) video recorder, you can enjoy
images stored on the hard disk of the
recorder.
• To record the date/time and camera
settings data, display them on the screen
(p. 61).
• To hide the screen indicators such as a counter
on the screen of the monitor of the device
connected with the supplied A/V connecting
cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]
(the default setting, p. 62).
1
Connect your camcorder to the
VCR using the A/V connecting
cable (supplied).
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of a VCR or a DVD device. See
page 72 for details on how to make the
proper connections.
2
3
Insert the recording media into
your VCR or DVD recorder.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
4
5
Insert the recorded disc into your
camcorder.
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.
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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
You can record pictures or TV programs
from a VCR or TV onto a disc using your
camcorder.
6
Start playing the cassette or the
disc on the playback device, or
select a TV program.
•
You cannot record TV programs which allow
you to record once, or have copy control
technology.
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
1
2
Connect your camcorder to the
TV or VCR/DVD device using the
A/V connecting cable (supplied).
7
8
9
Touch [REC] at the point you
want to start recording.
Connect your camcorder to the output
jacks of a TV or VCR/DVD device. See
page 72 for details on how to make the
proper connections.
Touch
at the point you want
to stop recording.
If you are recording from a VCR/
DVD device, insert the cassette
or DVD disc into the playback
device.
Touch [END].
•
•
•
There may be a time difference between the
point where you press [REC] and the actual
point that the recording starts/stops.
You cannot record a picture as a still image
even if you press the REC START/STOP
(PHOTO) button during recording.
3
4
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
You cannot record images from a TV with no
output jacks.
Touch
[REC CTRL].
If you connect your camcorder to the
device which has the S VIDEO jack,
touch [SET] [VIDEO INPUT]
[S VIDEO]
.
•
•
Touch [SET] to change the recording mode
or adjust the volume.
Touch [SET] [DISC REMAIN]
[ON] to display the remaining disc indicator
all the time.
5
Insert a blank disc into your
camcorder.
Format the disc if you use a new DVD-
RW/DVD+RW (p. 47).
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Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on
your computer
•
The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the
following software.
– USB Driver
– Picture Package Ver.1.8
– “First Step Guide”
When you install the Picture Package
software on a Windows computer from
the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the
following operations by connecting your
camcorder to your computer.
• Picture Package software does not
support Macintosh computer.
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making settings, to general operation
the first time you use the software stored
on the CD-ROM (supplied). After inserting
the CD-ROM, referring to “Installing
software” (p. 76), start the “First Step
Guide,” then follow the instructions.
About the help function of the
software
The Help guide explains all the functions
of all the software applications. Refer to the
Help guide for further detailed operations
after reading the “First Step Guide”
thoroughly. To display the Help guide, click
the [?] mark on the screen.
Viewing and Handling Pictures
Picture Package DVD Viewer
You can view the video and still images
by selecting it from thumbnails. Video
and still images are saved in folders by
date.
You can delete unnecessary scenes of
videos, or create DVDs with menus.
System requirements
Music Video/Slideshow Producer
Picture Package Producer2
You can select your favorite video and
still images and easily create an original
video with added music and visual
styles.
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition or Windows
XP Professional
Standard installation is required. Operation
is not assured if the above OS has been
upgraded.
Duplicating a disc
CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or faster
(Pentium III 1GHz or faster recommended)
Picture Package Duplicator
You can copy the disc you recorded
with your camcorder.
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology.
It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)/
Windows Media Player 7.0 or later/
Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or later
Sound system: 16 bit stereo sound card and
stereo speakers
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Before referring to the “First
Step Guide” on your computer
(continued)
Installing the
software
Memory: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more
You need to install the software to your
Windows computer to enjoy editing your
recorded video and still images. The
installation is required only for the first
time.
recommended)
Hard disk: Available memory required for
installation: 250 MB or more (2GB
or more when using Picture Package
Duplicator)
Available free hard disk space
recommended: 6 GB or more (depending
on the size of the image files edited)
Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum
800 × 600 dots, High color (16 bit color,
65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver
capability (this product will not operate
correctly at 800 × 600 dots or less, and 256
colors or less.)
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
Turn on the computer.
Log on as Administrators for
installation.
Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
Others: USB port (this must be provided as
standard)
•
Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB2.0).
3
Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
You can transfer data at a faster rate using a
computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB.
When you connect a USB interface not
compatible with Hi-Speed USB, the data
transfer ratio will be that of USB1.1 (USB full
speed).
The installation screen appears.
•
Operations are not guaranteed on all the
recommended environments.
If the screen does not appear:
Double-click [My Computer] (If you are
using Windows XP, click [Start], then [My
Computer].)
Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE]
*
(Disc drive).
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
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4
Click [Install].
8
9
Select where to save the
software, then click [Next].
Depending on the operating system
on the computer, a message appears
notifying you that “First Step Guide”
cannot be installed automatically with
the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case,
manually copy “First Step Guide”
to your computer according to the
message’s instructions.
5
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
Select [NTSC], then click [Install].
10
Click [Install] on the [Ready to
Install the Program] screen.
6
7
Click [Next].
The installation of Picture Package
starts.
Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].
11
Click [Next], then follow the on-
screen instructions to install the
“First Step Guide.”
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Installing the software (continued)
Depending on the computer, this screen
may not be displayed. In such a case,
skip to step 12.
Click [Finish].
14
Make sure [Yes, I want to restart
my computer now.] is checked,
then click [Finish].
12
Click [Next], then follow the
on-screen instructions to install
“ImageMixer EasyStepDVD.”
The computer turns off once, then starts
up again automatically (Restart). The
short-cut icons for [Picture Package
Menu], [Picture Package Menu
destination Folder] (and “First Step
Guide,” if installed in step 11) appear
on the desktop.
13
If the [Installing Microsoft (R)
DirectX(R)] screen is displayed,
follow the steps below to install
DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to step
14.
Read [License Agreement], then click
[Next].
15
Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
Click [Next].
•
If you have any questions about Picture
Package, see “For inquires about this
software” (p. 79).
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Viewing “First Step Guide”
Displaying “First Step Guide”
For inquires about this software
To view “First Step Guide” on your
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.
Pixela User Support Center
Pixela Home Page
http://www.ppackage.com/
–North America (Los Angeles) Telephone:
+1-213-341-0163
Double-click the
icon on the desktop.
–Europe (U.K.) Telephone:
+44-1489-564-764
–Asia (Philippines) Telephone:
+63-2-438-0090
On Copyrights
You can also start by selecting [Start],
[Programs] ([All Programs] for
Windows XP), [Picture Package], and
[First Step Guide], then start up [First
Step Guide].
Music works, sound recording or other
third party musical contents you may
acquire from CDs, the Internet or other
sources (the “Music Contents”) are the
copyrighted work of the respective owners
thereof and are protected by copyright laws
and other applicable laws of each country/
region. Except to the extent expressly
permitted by applicable laws, you are
not permitted to use (including,
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without
using automatic installation, copy the desired
language folder from the [FirstStepGuide]
folder on the CD-ROM, and then double-click
[Index.html].
• Refer to “FirstStepGuide.pdf” in the following
cases:
– when printing “First Step Guide”
– when “First Step Guide” is not displayed
correctly due to the browser setting even in
recommended environment.
– when the HTML version of “First Step
Guide” is not installed automatically.
without limitation, copying, modifying,
reproducing, uploading, transmitting or
placing to the external network accessible
to the public, transferring, distributing,
lending, licensing, selling and publishing)
any of the Music Contents without
obtaining authorization or approval of
the respective owners thereof. License
of Picture Package by Sony Corporation
would not be construed as conferring to
you by implication, estoppel or otherwise,
any license or right to use the Music
Contents.
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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot
the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
•
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it
after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 33) using
a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock
setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.)
•
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Buttons do not work.
•
During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam
operation (p. 25).
You cannot turn the Easy Handycam operation on or off.
•
During recording or communicating with another device via USB cable, you cannot turn
Easy Handycam operation on or off. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 25).
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
•
Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy
Handycam operation (p. 25).
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
•
Remove the disc from your camcorder (p. 58).
Your camcorder vibrates.
•
A vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
•
This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder periodically.
•
This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard from your camcorder when you close the disc cover
without inserting a disc.
•
Your camcorder is checking to see if a disc has been inserted or not. This is not a
malfunction.
80
Your camcorder gets hot during use for a long period.
•
This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Batteries/Power sources
The power does not turn on.
•
The battery pack is not inserted into the camcorder. Insert a charged battery pack into the
camcorder (p. 17).
•
•
The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 17).
The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet. Connect it to the
wall outlet (p. 17).
The power abruptly turns off.
•
When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
(p. 62), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.
•
The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack (p. 17).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light when charging the battery pack.
•
•
•
•
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 17).
Insert the battery pack into the camcorder correctly (p. 17).
No power is supplied from the wall outlet (p. 17).
The battery charge is completed (p. 17).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes when charging the battery pack.
• Insert the battery pack into the camcorder correctly (p. 17). If the problem persists,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery
pack may be damaged.
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery indicator
indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
•
A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 17).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
•
•
The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 17).
•
The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
•
•
The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem
persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 17).
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Troubleshooting (continued)
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
•
Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it
again.
LCD screen
An unknown picture appears on the screen.
•
The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 58). Touch the LCD screen or insert a disc to
cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
•
They may be warning indicators or messages (p. 93).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
•
This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery
pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot turn the LCD backlight off.
•
During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off using the
DISP/BATT INFO. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 25).
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
•
•
Touch the LCD screen lightly.
Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p.
21, 37).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
•
•
Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 102).
If you change the aspect ratio of the picture, the aspect ratio of the button and indicators on
the touch panel will switch to the selected one (p. 55).
Disc
The disc cannot be removed.
•
•
•
•
Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 17).
Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then insert it again (p. 17).
Insert a charged battery pack into the camcorder (p. 17).
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
•
•
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
about 1 hour (p. 101).
Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and remove
the disc after finalizing is completed.
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Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.
•
Set [DISC REMAIN] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p. 61).
The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are
grayed out.
•
The disc may be created by other than your camcorder. You can play back the disc on your
camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes.
Recording
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p. 84).
Pressing REC START/STOP (PHOTO) does not record movies/still images.
•
•
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. You cannot press REC
START/STOP (PHOTO) while [CAPTURE] or appears on the LCD screen (p. 26, 30).
(Movie) or
(Still) lamp.
•
•
•
•
The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only,
p. 47).
The DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW has been finalized. Make a disc to be able to
record additional scenes (p. 46).
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
about 1 hour (p. 101).
The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.
•
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
•
Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 62).
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate
recording time.
•
When you record an object that moves fast, the time available for recording may shorten (p.
12, 59).
The recording stops.
•
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
•
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
about 1 hour (P. 101).
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Troubleshooting (continued)
There is a time difference between the point where you press the REC START/
STOP (PHOTO) and the point that the recording movie starts/stops.
•
On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press�
the REC START/STOP (PHOTO) and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This
is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Setup items” (p. 86).
The auto focus does not function.
•
•
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 54).
The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 54).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
•
•
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 56).
[STEADYSHOT] may not work for an excessive camera shake even if [STEADYSHOT] is
set to [ON].
The back light function does not function.
•
The back light function is cancelled when you set [EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 53) or
select [SPOT METER] (p. 53).
•
The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy
Handycam operation (p. 25).
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
•
This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is
not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
•
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
•
The spots appear when you are recording in [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction.
The screen is so dark that pictures cannot be seen.
•
The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and
holding DISP/BATT INFO (p. 21).
Flickering or changes in color occurs.
•
This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] in this case (p. 52).
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Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
•
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 56).
Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
•
•
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 61).
Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– marks (p. 104).
•
•
Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
•
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
Playing back a disc on your camcorder
You cannot play back a disc.
•
•
•
•
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up
Check the disc compatibility (p. 13).
Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 23).
(Play/Edit).
The disc recorded in other devices may not be played back on your camcorder.
The playback picture is distorted.
•
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p. 5).
“
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
?
•
•
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p. 5).
Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the
power and then turn it on again, or remove the disc once and insert it again.
95.1ch appears on the LCD screen.
•
5.1ch surround sound was recorded on the disc on another device. Your camcorder is not
compatible with 5.1ch surround recording.
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a disc.
•
•
•
Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 60).
Turn up the volume (p. 31).
When you record sound with [MICREF LEVEL] set to [LOW] (p. 60), the recorded sound
may be difficult to hear.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Playing back a disc on other players
You cannot play back the disc or a disc cannot be recognized.
•
•
•
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p. 5).
Finalize the disc (p. 40).
A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a player that does not support VR
mode. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of the playback device.
The playback picture is distorted.
•
Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied, p. 5).
“
” is indicated on an image in the DVD menu.
?
•
Loading of the data may have failed when the disc was finalized. For DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode)/DVD+RW, make the disc capable of additional recording (p. 46), then remake the
DVD menu by finalizing the disc again. The DVD menu may be displayed correctly.
Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes.
•
The image may freeze for an instant between scenes depending on the DVD device being
used.
Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press .
•
If you press at the beginning of the 2nd title of 2 titles that have been made
automatically by your camcorder, playback may not move to the previous scene. Refer to the
instruction manual of the playback device for further information.
Setup items
Setup items are grayed out.
•
You cannot select grayed items in the current situation.
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
•
•
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [OLD MOVIE]
[SPORTS] will not work when the POWER switch is set to
(Still).
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
•
•
You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with [COLOR SLOW S].
If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
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You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
•
•
You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with [COLOR SLOW S].
If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
•
You cannot use [SOPT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.
•
•
[COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness.
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
You cannot use [SELF-TIMER].
•
You cannot use [SELF-TIMER] together with [FADER].
You cannot use [FADER].
•
You cannot use [FADER] together with:
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
You cannot use [D. EFFECT].
•
You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
•
You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [PICT. EFFECT]
– [WIDE SELECT]
You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT].
•
You cannot use [PICT.EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE].
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
•
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when the power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Editing (DVD-RW: VR mode)
Unable to edit.
•
•
•
There are no images recorded on the disc.
The disc is unable to edit because of the condition of the image.
You cannot edit an image protected on another device.
Scenes cannot be added to the Playlist.
•
The disc is full, or the added scenes exceed 999. Delete unnecessary scenes or add all the
still images by converting them to a movie (Photomovie, p. 70).
A movie cannot be divided.
•
•
•
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
A movie with the
mark cannot be divided (p. 66, 70).
A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.
A scene cannot be deleted.
•
A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen.
•
Touch
[REC CTRL] (p. 74).
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
•
You cannot zoom scenes input from another device on your camcorder.
No sound is heard when playing back a disc.
•
The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S video plug only. Connect
the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable, too (p. 72).
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
•
•
Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 62).
The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting
cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the output jack of a device you are dubbing
a picture from, or to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your
camcorder (p. 72).
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Others
Unable to finalize.
•
Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the AC Adaptor.
• The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,
follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p. 46).
You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices.
•
You may not be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices.
The disc title cannot be changed.
•
•
You cannot record a disc title on a finalized DVD-R.
The disc has already been finalized. If you are using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW,
follow the required procedure to record additional material on the disc (p. 46).
•
The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if the disc title has been made by
another device.
A photomovie cannot be created.
• There are no still images.
•
There may be a lot of still images on a disc and the remaining disc capacity is low. Delete
unnecessary images from the disc (p. 66).
The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.
•
•
•
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for
about 1 hour (p. 101).
Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Remove the disc and insert it again, then
operate your camcorder again.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Connecting to a computer
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
•
•
•
Install the Picture Package software (p. 76).
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect them again firmly.
Disconnect USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the
computer.
•
•
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect
them again correctly.
Confirm the USB driver is correctly installed with the following procedures.
For Windows XP
1 Click [Start], then [Control Panel].
2 Click [Performance and Maintenance], then [System].
The [System Properties] window appears.
3 Click the [Hardware] tab.
4 Click [Device Manager].
The [Device Manager] window appears.
5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives],
[Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal
Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices
are not shown, install the USB driver.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.
Double-click [My Computer].
Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Double-click [Driver]
[Setup. exe].
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For Windows 2000
1 Click [Start], [Settings], then [Control Panel].
2 Click [System].
The [System Properties] window appears.
3 Click the [Hardware] tab.
4 Click [Device Manager].
The [Device Manager] window appears.
5 Make sure that [SONY DDX-C1000 USB Device] appears in [DVD/CD-ROM drives],
[Generic volume] in [Storage volumes], and [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal
Serial Bus controllers] respectively.
When all the devices appear, the USB driver is installed correctly. If any of these devices
are not shown, install the USB driver.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive on your computer.
Double-click [My Computer].
Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] icon (Disc drive)*, then click [Open].
*Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
Double-click [Driver]
[Setup. exe].
An error message appears when you place the supplied CD-ROM in your
computer.
•
Set the computer display as follows:
– Windows: 800 × 600 dots or more, High Color (16 bits, 65 000 colors) or more
You cannot use the supplied CD-ROM on a Macintosh computer.
•
The supplied CD-ROM is not compatible with a Macintosh computer.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
[Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy
Handycam with USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder.
•
You cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam operation while the USB cable is connected.
Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder first.
You cannot transfer image data from your camcorder to a computer.
•
Set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] (p. 60).
The images or sound of your camcorder cannot be played back correctly.
•
When you connect your camcorder to a computer not compatible with Hi-Speed USB
(USB2.0), it may not be played back correctly. However, it does not affect the images or
sound transferred to your computer.
•
•
When you set [USB SPEED] to [FULL SPEED] (p. 60), it may not be played back correctly.
However, it does not affect the images or sound transferred to your computer.
Depending on the computer you use, the played back image or sound may stop temporarily,
but this does not affect images or sound transferred to your computer.
You cannot write data from your computer on a disc in your camcorder using
the USB cable.
•
The disc is not compatible with your camcorder. Use a disc compatible with your camcorder
(p. 13).
•
You cannot write data from other than the Picture Package on a disc in your camcorder.
Picture Package does not function correctly.
•
Close Picture Package, then restart the computer.
An error message appears while operating Picture Package.
•
Close Picture Package first, then slide the POWER switch on your camcorder to turn on
another lamp.
The “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.
•
Refer to the PDF file of “First Step Guide” (FirstStepGuide.pdf). For details on copying the
PDF file, see page 79.
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Warning indicators and messages
E:20:/ E:31:/ E:40:/
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
E:61:/ E:62:/ E:91:/
E:94:
•
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.”
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself.
If the problem persists even after you have
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
100-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
C:21:00
Slow flashing
•
The file is damaged.
•
The file is unreadable.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
discs)
C:(or E:) :(Self-diagnosis
display)
Slow flashing
C:04:
•
A disc is not inserted.*
•
The battery pack is not an
•
Less than 5 minutes remains for
recording movies.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 99).
•
Fewer than 30 images can be
accommodated in the remaining space.
C:13:
The disc is faulty. Use a compatible
disc with your camcorder (p. 13).
•
Fast flashing
An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
A finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)
or DVD+RW is inserted into your
•
•
The disc is dirty or has scratches on
it. Clean the disc with the supplied
cleaning cloth.
•
camcorder when
(Still) is selected.
(Movie) or
C:21:
•
Moisture condensation has occurred
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for about 1 hour (p. 101).
•
•
The disc is fully recorded.*
A disc that cannot be read or written is
inserted, such as the single-sided disc
inserted inside out.
The disc recorded in the different TV
color system from your camcorder
C:32:
•
•
Symptoms that are not described
above have occurred. Remove the disc
and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
is inserted when
selected.*
(Movie) is
•
Disconnect the power source.
Reconnect it again and operate your
camcorder again.
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Warning indicators and messages (continued)
Description of warning
messages
You need to remove the disc*
Fast flashing
If messages appear on the screen, follow
the instructions.
•
•
•
An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
The disc is fully recorded.
An error might have occurred with the
disc drive in your camcorder.
Battery
Use the “infoLITHIUM” battery pack
(p. 99).
(Battery level warning)
Slow flashing
•
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Battery level is low (p. 17, 99).
•
Depending on the operating,
environment, or battery conditions,
Old Battery Use a new one (p. 99).
may flash, even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
(Moisture condensation warning)*
Drive
Fast flashing
Drive error Turn on power again
•
Moisture condensation has occurred
with the disc. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for about 1 hour.
•
A problem may have occurred with the
disc drive. Turn off and then turn on
again.
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
•
The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher.
Moisture condensation
Fast flashing
Moisture condensation Turn off
for 1H (p. 101)
•
The temperature of your camcorder
is extremely high.* Turn off your
camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
Condensation Cannot open Try
later (p. 101)
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p. 62).
Disc
Overheated Recording disabled
Overheated Cannot open Try
later
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Recording disabled
Disc error Remove disc
•
A malfinction has occurred with the
disc and it cannot be used.
•
The incompatible disc with your
camcorder is inserted. Your camcorder
cannot recognize the disc because of
malfunctions such as scratches, or the
disc is not set correctly.
Disc movie area full Cannot
record movies
•
Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66).
Format error
•
The disc recorded in the different
format code from your camcorder.
Formatting the disc may enable you to
use the disc on your camcorder (DVD-
RW/DVD+RW only, p. 47) .
Scene number full
•
Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66).
Disc full Cannot record
•
Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 66).
Access error
•
An error occurred during reading or
writing the disc.
Movie recording disabled
•
Movies cannot be recorded due to some
limitations of the disc. However, you
might be able to record still images.
Data error
•
An error occurred during reading or
writing the disc.
Still recording disabled
•
Still images cannot be recorded due to
some limitations of the disc. However,
you might be able to record movies.
Lens cover
Playback prohibited
Cover is not open (p. 20)
•
You are trying to play back an
incompatible disc with your camcorder.
Easy Handycam
Disc finalized Cannot record
on disc
Cannot start Easy Handycam (p. 25)
•
A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.
Use a new disc.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam
(p. 25)
Need to unfinalize
•
To record on the finalized DVD-RW
(VIDEO mode), unfinalize it (p. 46).
Cannot start Easy Handycam with
USB connected (p. 25)
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Warning indicators and messages (continued)
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with
USB connected (p. 25)
Copy inhibit
•
You cannot copy scenes with the copy
protection signal.
Invalid during Easy Handycam
operation (p. 25)
Disc cover open, accidentally Turn
on power again (p. 20)
No recording in Easy Handycam
operation (p. 25)
Recovering data
vibration
Avoid any
•
The DVD+RW has been finalized.
Make the disc to be able to record
additional scenes (p. 46).
•
Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was
not performed properly.
Cannot recover data
Other
•
Writing data to the disc has failed.
Attempts were made to recover the
data, but they were unsuccessful.
Please connect AC adaptor
•
When the battery capacity is low,
you are trying to finalize or format
a disc, or making the disc capable
of additional recording. Use the AC
Adaptor as the power source to prevent
the battery from wearing out in the
middle of those operations.
Playlist full
• You cannot create the Playlist
exceeding 999 scenes.
• You cannot add still images in a
Playlist due to the lack of remaining
capacity on the disc.
Cannot divide
•
You cannot divide a movie that was
converted from still images.
•
You cannot divide a movie that is
extremely short.
Data protected
•
The disc has been protected on another
device.
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Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
System
Used in
You can use your camcorder in any
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet [b].
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
AC-L200
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
[a]
[b]
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is an NTSC system-
based camcorder. If you want to view the
playback picture on a TV, it must be an
NTSC system based TV with an AUDIO/
VIDEO input jack.
PAL - M
PAL - N
SECAM
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
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Using your camcorder abroad (continued)
Simple setting of the clock by time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] in
LANGU. (p. 63).
TIME/
World time difference
1
2 3 4 6 8 10 12 1314 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2729 30 31
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area setting
Area setting
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is
1
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
2
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
3
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
4
5
Alaska
6
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, MexicoCity
New York, Bogota
Santiago
7
8
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
St. John’s
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
•
Frequent playback, fast forward or reverse
operation wears out the battery pack faster. It
is recommended that you use a large capacity
battery pack: NP-FA70 (optional).
Be sure to slide the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not shooting or playing back
on your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in the
standby mode or playback is paused.
Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings on a DVD-RW/DVD+RW (optional)
before making the actual recording.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, and is
compatible with an “InfoLITHIUM” A
series battery pack.
•
“InfoLITHIUM” A series battery packs
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
•
•
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related
to operating conditions between your
camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger
(optional).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
Remaining battery time indicator
•
If the power goes off even though the remaining
battery time indicator indicates that the battery
pack has enough power to operate, charge the
battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the remaining battery time indicator is
correct. Note, however, that the correct battery
indication sometimes will not be restored if
the battery is used in high temperatures for a
long time or left in a fully charged state, or
the battery pack is used frequently. Regard
the remaining battery time indication as the
approximate shooting time.
The mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometimes flashes
depending on the operating conditions or
ambient temperature and environment even if
the remaining battery time is approximately 20
minutes.
Charging the battery pack
•
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
•
It is recommended that you charge the battery
pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°C and 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until CHG
(charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the
battery pack outside of this temperature range,
you may not be able to charge the battery pack
efficiently.
•
•
After charging is complete, either disconnect
the cable from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder or remove the battery pack.
How to store the battery pack
•
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and discharge
it on your camcorder once a year to maintain
the proper function. To store the battery pack,
remove it from your camcorder and put it in a
dry, cool place.
Effective use of the battery pack
•
Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for
a longer time.
•
To use the battery pack up on your camcorder,
leave your camcorder in the recording standby
without a disc inserted with [A.SHUT OFF] set
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it into your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
to [NEVER] in
SETUP screen until the power goes off (p. 62).
STANDARD SET in the
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FA70
(optional).
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (continued)
Battery life
•
The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available
battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how
it is stored, the operating conditions, and
environment in which each battery pack is used.
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Maintenance and precautions
•
Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children's reach. If the battery
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
On use and care
•
Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave
them exposed to temperatures above 60°C
(140°F), such as under direct sunlight, near
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They
may malfunction or become deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation.
The camcorder may not be able to record
properly.
– 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.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct
sunlight. This damages the LCD screen.
•
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.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
•
Occasionally turn it on and let it run by such
as playing back discs or recording for about 3
minutes.
Remove a disc from your camcorder.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
•
•
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from
a cold place to a warm place, moisture
may condense inside your camcorder, on
the surface of the disc, or on the pickup
lens. This may cause a malfunction to your
camcorder. If there is moisture inside your
camcorder, [%Moisture condensation Turn
off for 1H] or [%Condensation Cannot
open Try later] appears. The indication
will not appear when the moisture
– Anywhere very humid.
Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
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 set 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.
•
•
•
•
•
condenses on the camera lens.
If moisture condensation has occurred
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for
about 1 hour.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you
use your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
•
•
•
•
•
When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by
the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
•
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
•
You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
Keep metal contacts clean.
101
Maintenance and precautions (continued)
•
•
•
•
When attaching the sheet, make sure there is no
dirt or dust on the LCD screen, and no bubbles
have formed between the sheet and the LCD
screen.
This sheet protects the LCD screen from dirt
or dust. Note that it does not protect the LCD
screen from excessive pressure.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to
clean the LCD screen.
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit
(optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning
paper moistened with the liquid.
On the LCD screen
•
•
•
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen. Blurs appear and it may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
While you are using your camcorder, the back
of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, operate the
following procedures. It is recommended
you connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor
during the operation.
To attach the LCD protective sheet
Before using your camcorder, it is
recommended that you attach the supplied
LCD protective sheet on the LCD screen
to protect it from scratches or dirt.
Slide the POWER switch to light up the
(Play/Edit) lamp.
Disconnect cables other than that of the
AC Adaptor from your camcorder, then
remove the disc from your camcorder.
Wipe any dirt or dust from the LCD
Touch
[SETUP]
screen with the supplied cleaning cloth.
STANDARD SET
[CALIBRATION].
Peel the film off the LCD protective sheet.
Touch “×” displayed on the screen with a
thin object.
The position of “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
Attach the LCD protective sheet on the
LCD screen.
If you failed to press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
• Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface
of the screen.
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On handling the casing
Care and storage of the camera lens
•
•
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 prevent the finish from
being damaged.
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.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– when the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
Store the lens 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.
•
•
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
On the pickup lens
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
• Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover.
Keep the disc cover closed except when
inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust
out.
• When the camcorder does not work because the
pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not
supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly
during cleaning because this may cause the
camcorder to malfunction.
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 you are using
your camcorder but it will get discharged
gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
The rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 2 months if you do
not use your camcorder at all. 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.
Pickup lens
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
using the AC Adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER switch turned off for more
than 24 hours.
103
Maintenance and precautions (continued)
To change the battery of the 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
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
•
•
A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is used
in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries
other than the CR2025.
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.
104
Specifications
* “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 information at the time of recording.
System
Video
compression
format
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
Audio compression Dolby Digital 2ch.
format
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Video signal
Usable discs
NTSC color, EIA standards
8cm DVD-R/DVD-RW
DVD+RW
Input/Output connectors
Recording
format
Movie
Audio/Video
input/output
10 pin connector
DVD-R:DVD-VIDEO
DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO
(VIDEO mode), DVD-
VideoRecording (VR mode)
DVD+RW:DVD+RW Video
Input/Output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-
p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at Load
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)),
Input inpedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output
impedance less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
Still image
Exif*Ver.2.2
Recording/
playback time
HQ: Approx. 20 min
SP: Approx. 30 min
LP: Approx. 60 min
Image device
3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective:
USB jack
mini-B
For movies
Approx. 340 000 pixels
For still images
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Approx. 340 000 pixels
Total number
of pixels
123 200 (560 ×220)
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
combined power zoom lens
Optical: 10×, Digital: 20×,
120×
General
F=1.7-2.2
Power
requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Focal length
f=2.3 - 23 mm (3/32 - 29/32
in.)
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera:
For movies
44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 - 17 3/8 in.)
For still images
Average power 3.0 W
consumption
(when using the
battery pack)
Operating
temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
44 - 440 mm (1 3/4 - 17 3/8 in.)
Storage
temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to
+ 140°F)
Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K), [OUT-
DOOR] (5 800 K)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
127 × 101 × 49 mm
(5 × 4 × 1 15/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Minimum
5 lx (lux) (F1.7)
Mass (Approx.) 360 g (13 oz) main unit only
420 g (14 oz) including the NP-
FA50 rechargeable battery pack
and disc
illumination
Supplied
See page 16.
accessories
105
Specifications (continued)
AC Adaptor AC-L200
Power
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
requirements
Current
0.35 - 0.18 A
consumption
Power
18 W
consumption
Output voltage DC: 8.4 V*
Operating
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
temperature
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 oz) excluding the
power cord
* See the label of AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FA50)
Maximum
DC 8.4 V
output voltage
Output voltage DC 7.2 V
Capacity
4.9 wh (680 mAh)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
47.2 × 6.8 × 75.5 mm
(1 7/8 × 9/32 × 3 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.) 50 g (1.8 oz)
Operating
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
temperature
Type
Li-ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Index
Computer.............................. 75
Connect
FOCUS................................. 54
FULL SPEED ...................... 60
A
ACCESS lamp...................... 23
Counter................................. 35
H
Help...................................... 75
Adjusting exposure for back
light ...................................... 32
HQ........................................ 59
AUTO SHUTTER................ 54
D
D. EFFECT (Digital effect) . 58
DATA CODE ....................... 61
DATE/TIME......................... 61
DC plug................................ 17
Disc cover OPEN switch...... 23
DISC REMAIN.................... 61
DISC SET ............................ 59
DISC TITLE ........................ 59
DST SET.............................. 63
Dubbing................................ 73
DVD menu ........................... 41
I
A.SHUT OFF
(Auto shut off )..................... 62
Icon ......See Display indicators
“InfoLITHIUM” .................. 99
Initialize (Reset)................... 33
Install.................................... 76
Insulation sheet .................... 37
B
Battery
BATTERY INFO .......... 33
Button-type lithium
battery ......................... 104
J
Remaining battery......... 33
BEACH&SKI....................... 52
BEEP.................................... 62
BLACK FADER .................. 57
Built-in stereo microphone .. 33
Button-type lithium battery 104
L
LANGUAGE........................ 63
LCD backlight...................... 21
LCD BL LEVEL.................. 60
LCD BRIGHT...................... 60
LCD protective sheet ......... 102
LCD SET ............................. 60
LP (Long Play)..................... 59
C
CAMERA SET .................... 52
CD-ROM.............................. 75
Charging the battery............. 17
E
Easy Handycam operation ... 25
Edit....................................... 66
LUMI. KEY
(luminance key) ................... 58
Pre-installed rechargeable
battery ......................... 103
F
M
FILE NO. (File number) ...... 57
Finalize................................. 40
FINE..................................... 56
Fixing the exposure.............. 32
Charging time....................... 18
CHG (charge) lamp.............. 18
CLOCK SET........................ 22
Maintenance....................... 101
COLOR SLOW S
107
Index (continued)
POWER switch .................... 17
Previous/next button............. 35
P-MENU ... See Personal Menu
SLIDE SHOW...................... 58
Speaker................................. 33
SPORTS (Sports lesson) ...... 52
N
NTSC ................................... 97
Number of still images
recordable on a disc ............. 56
O
Q
OLD MOVIE ....................... 58
SPOT METER (Flexible spot
Operation confirmation
beep..........................See BEEP
R
STEADYSHOT.................... 56
STILL SET........................... 56
SUMMERTIME................... 63
Original data
Rechargeable battery
Delete............................ 66
Divide ........................... 66
OVERLAP ........................... 57
pack........................See Battery
Recording time..................... 18
REC LAMP (Recording
P
REC START/STOP (PHOTO)
PB ZOOM............................ 33
Add ............................... 64
Remaining battery................ 33
Remote Commander ............ 37
T
Telephoto.............................. 32
TIME/LANGU. (language).. 63
Tripod................................... 32
TV color system................... 97
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
control)................................. 61
Arrange the order.......... 65
Remote sensor...................... 33
RESET button ...................... 33
Review ................................. 34
Review deleting.................... 34
Delete............................ 64
Reset ............................. 65
Personal Menu button .......... 35
S
PICT.APPLI. (Picture
SELF-TIMER ...................... 55
SEPIA .................................. 58
Setup items........................... 48
PICT.APPLI.................. 57
STILL SET ................... 56
TIME/LANGU. ............ 63
SETUP ROTATE.................. 62
Application) ......................... 57
U
Unfinalizing.......................... 46
USB cable ............................ 16
USB SPEED ........................ 60
PICT. EFFECT
(Picture effect)...................... 58
Pixela User Support Center.. 79
Playback time....................... 18
Playlist
Add ............................... 68
Divide ........................... 70
Erase ............................. 68
V
VCR ..................................... 72
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Video operation buttons ....... 35
VISUAL INDEX button ...... 35
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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW logo are
trademarks.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Picture Package is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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Warning messages................ 93
WHITE BAL.
(white balance)..................... 53
WHITE FADER................... 57
Wide angle ........................... 32
WIDE SELECT ................... 55
WIPE.................................... 57
World time difference .......... 98
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Macintosh is trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and / or
other countries.
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Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.
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are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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