2-672-377-12(1)
Enjoying with
your Hard Disk
Drive Handycam
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15
Getting Started
Camera Operating
Guide
Easy
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30
Handycam
Read this first
Recording
/Playback
Using the Setup items
Editing images
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67
DCR-SR100
Dubbing, Printing
Troubleshooting
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78
Additional Information
Glossary, Index
92
101
For connecting to
Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
your computer,
see “Computer
Application
Guide”.
US
Printed on 100% recycled paper using
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.
the appliance, and keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Use
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits from the appliance.
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can result in fire or electric shock.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other materials.
Object and Liquid Entry
– Never block the slots and openings by placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Never push objects of any kind into the set
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
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Lightning
Safety Check
For added protection for this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and power-line surges.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the
set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)
to determine that the set is in safe operating
condition.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the set.
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
– If the set does not operate normally when
following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the set to normal operation.
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
CAUTION
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-
222-SONY (7669).
Replace the battery with the
specified type only. Otherwise, fire
or injury may result.
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-SR100
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A
Telephone number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your used rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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Note
Notes on use
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
– “Camera Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “Computer Application Guide”
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
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:
Viewfinder
LCD screen
– 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.
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.
Battery
• The camcorder is not dust proofed, drip
proofed or waterproofed. See
• To prevent the hard disk from being broken
or recorded images from being lost, do not
do the followings when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
– Removing the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder
– Applying mechanical shock or vibration
to the camcorder
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a USB cable etc., be
sure to insert the connector plug in the
properdirection. Ifyouinserttheconnector
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the
terminal may be damaged, or this may
cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Model No. DCR-SR100
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
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• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws. You
cannotdubcopyrightprotectedsoftwareon
your camcorder.
Notes on the Setup items, LCD screen,
viewfinder, and lens
• A setup item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precisiontechnology,soover99.99%ofthe
pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black
pointsand/orbrightpoints(white,red,blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These
points are normal.
Compatibility of images
• You cannot play back both movies and still
imagesotherthantheimagesrecordedwith
your camcorder. You also cannot play back
images recorded with other DCR-SR100.
On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used on this manual are
captured using a digital still camera, and
thus may appear different from what you
see.
• Designandspecificationsofthiscamcorder
and accessories are subject to change
without notice.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
orthelenstodirectsunlightforlongperiods
of timemay causemalfunctions. Becareful
when placing the camera near a window or
outdoors.
• Donotaimatthe sun. Doing somightcause
your camcorder to malfunction. Take
images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
YourcamcorderisequippedwithaCarlZeiss
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.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound
are recorded without any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based
TV.
Also, the lens for your camcorder is T
coated to suppress unwanted reflections and
faithfully reproduce colors.
-
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer
Function. The number value indicates the
amount of light from a subject coming into
the lens.
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Save all your recorded image data
Note on using the camcorder in
highlands
• You cannot use the camcorder in a low-pressure
area, where its altitude is more than 3,000 meters
(9,800 feet).
• In the case of your image data being damaged,
save all your recorded images. It is recommended
that you save the image data on a DVD using your
computer (see “Computer Application Guide”).
Also, you can save it using VCR/DVD device
Note on disposal/transfer
• It is recommended that you save your image data
periodically after recording.
formattingthecamcorder,youmaynotdeletedata
from the hard diskcompletely. When you transfer
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
difficult to recover your data. In addition to the
above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is
recommended that you destroy the actual body of
the camcorder. This may prevent data recovery
on the hard disk of the camcorder.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder
• The hard disk of the camcorder may not be
recognized, or recording or playback may not be
possible.
• Especially, during recording/playback, do not
apply shock. After recording, do not apply
vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the
ACCESS lamp is lit.
• While using the shoulder belt (not supplied), do
not crash the camera against a subject.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [HDD FORMAT]
• If you repeat recording/deletingimagesfor along
time, fragmentation occurs. Images cannot be
saved/recorded. In such case, save the images to
On the drop sensor
• To protect the internal hard disk from the shock
by dropping, the camcorder has the drop sensor
non-gravity condition, the block noise to protect
the camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/play
back maybe stopped.
Notes on Battery Pack/AC Adaptor
• While the ACCESS lamp is lit, be sure to avoid
the followings. They may cause malfunctions.
– Removing the battery pack
– Removing the AC Adaptor (while charging
using the AC Adaptor)
• Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the POWER switch.
Note on operational temperatures
• When the temperature of the camcorder becomes
extremely high or extremely low, you may not
record or playback the camcorder to provide
protection to the camcorder. In case of this, a
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Table of Contents
Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam...................................................14
Getting Started
Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording
Easy Handycam – using your camcorder with automatic
settings
Recording/Playback
Recording................................................................................................30
Recording
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Table of Contents (continued)
Playback
Recording/playback
Using the Setup items
Using the Setup items.............................................................................48
Setup items.............................................................................................50
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
Settings for still images
HDD SET ..........................................................................................59
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Editing images
Dubbing, Printing
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Glossary, Index
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Enjoying with your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
What you can do with your Hard Disk Drive
Handycam
You can record images to the hard disk of the camcorder. Hard Disk Drive Handycam offers
more options than the tape or the DVD camcorder for your convenience and entertainment.
“Recording and viewing” : clear, easy and convenient
Recording onto the hard disk for long hours
You can record more than seven hours* when the
image is set to high quality ([HQ]) onto the hard
disk. All the recorded images are saved on the free
hard disk space. You are not at a risk to writeimages
onto your favorite images by mistake.
Also,youdonotneedtorewindorfast-forwardyour
movie, and you can start recording whenever you
are ready.
*Ifyouchangetheimagequalityofamovie,youcanrecord
images for longer hours.
You can find a scene quickly by using the
VISUAL INDEX screen (p.31).
The VISUAL INDEX screen allows you to check
the recorded images at a glance. All you have to do
is touch the scene you want to view.
Also, you can search for a desired scene by date
using Date Index.
Viewing on a TV or saving to VCR/DVD
devices
You can connect your Handycam directly to a TV
can save them to VCR/DVD devices.
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Realistic sounds can be recorded (5.1ch surround sound) (p.35)
You can record the movie with 5.1ch surround
sound. You can create a DVD containing your
movies with 5.1ch surround sound with supplied
computer software. This provides full sound on a
home theater.
Connecting Hard Disk Drive Handycam to a computer
One Touch DVD Burn
(“Computer Application Guide”)
You can save a recorded image on a DVD with a
simple touch. Images that have not been saved to a
DVD with OneTouch DVD Burn can automatically
be saved.
Edit images and create a DVD with selected images
(“Computer Application Guide”)
You can copy images to your computer. You can also edit
images and create a DVD with selected images.
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Using your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
Images are recorded on the internal hard disk. When the hard disk becomes full, you cannot
record new images. It is recommended that you save the image data periodically, then delete
the unnecessary images from the hard disk of your camcorder.
• If you delete the images, you can record images on the free hard disk space again.
Viewing on your Hard Disk Drive Handycam
• Viewing on the LCD screen (p.31)
• Viewing on a TV (p.42)
Saving
Save recorded images on a DVD or alike.
• SavingimagesonaDVDusingacomputer(“ComputerApplication
Guide”).
• Copying images to a computer (“Computer Application Guide”).
Deleting images
Deletetheimagedatathathasbeensavedonyourcamcorder.
If you delete the images, you can record new images on the
free hard disk space again.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP60 (1) (p.17)
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p.16)
CD-ROM “ImageMixer for HDD
Camcorder” (1)
“Camera Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
“Computer Application Guide” (1)
Power cord (1) (p.16)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.41)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
Youcan chargethebattery after attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series)
(p.95) to your camcorder.
• You cannot use an NP-FP30 battery pack with
your camcorder. (See the reverse side of the
battery pack forthe model number.) Installing the
battery pack with excess force may lead to
camcorder malfunction such as deterioration in
battery pack performance or difficulty in
removing the battery pack.
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to set it to
OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
POWER switch
OFF
ON
(CHG)
MODE
POWER
CHG lamp
DC IN jack
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder.
Open the jack cover to connect the AC
Adaptor.
Jack cover
DC plug
Battery
pack
Power cord
AC Adaptor
To the wall outlet
Jack cover
1
Slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
Face down the
vmarktomatch
the v mark of
the camcorder.
4
Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
CHG
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Recording time
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhenyou
use a fully charged battery pack.
5
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Remove the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Continuous Typical
Battery pack
recording
time
recording
time*
• Remove the AC Adaptor holding both your
camcorder and the DC plug.
060
065
065
030
030
030
NP-FP50
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and
remove the battery pack.
095
100
105
045
050
050
NP-FP60
(supplied)
130
140
145
065
070
070
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
155
170
175
075
085
085
BATT(battery)
release lever
235
255
260
115
125
130
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that none of the respective lamps of the POWER
* Typical recording time shows the time when you
repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/
off and zooming.
When storing the battery pack
Use up the battery pack completely if you do
• Times shown vary according to the following
conditions.
– Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
– Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
– Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
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.
Charging time (full charge)
Approximate time (min.) required when you
fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-FP50
Charging time
125
135
155
170
220
NP-FP60 (supplied)
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
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On the AC Adaptor
Playback time
• Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible
wall outlet close by. If any trouble occurs while
using the adaptor, immediately shut off the power
by removing the plug from the wall outlet.
Approximatetime(min.)availablewhenyou
use a fully charged battery pack.
• 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.
LCD screen LCD screen
Battery pack
opened*
105
closed
125
NP-FP50
NP-FP60
(supplied)
160
190
PRECAUTION
225
270
400
265
315
475
NP-FP70
NP-FP71
NP-FP90
• 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.
*
When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging,
displayed under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached 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 removed from the wall outlet.
• We recommend that you use an NP-FP70, NP-
FP71orNP-FP90 battery packwhen a video light
(optional) is attached.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder 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.
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and holding your
camcorder
• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK
of your camcorder, the current date and time will
be displayedon theLCDscreenfor afewseconds.
To record, slide the POWER switch to turn
on the respective lamp.
When using it for the first time, the [CLOCK
SET] screen appears (p.22).
POWER switch
Lens cover
2
Hold your camcorder correctly.
1
Turn on the power by sliding the
POWER switch in the direction of
the arrow while pressing the green
button in the center.
3
Ensureagoodgrip,thenfastenthe
belt.
Whenyourecord,switchthepowermode
by sliding the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow until the respective
lamp lights up.
Green button
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
(PLAY/EDIT): To play back images on
your camcorder, or to edit/delete them
• At the time of purchase, the power will be set to
turnoffautomaticallyifyouleaveyourcamcorder
without any operation for approximately five
minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF],
• When you set the POWER switch to
or (Still), the lens cover opens up.
(Movie)
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder
The LCD screen
The viewfinder
Open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder(1),thenrotateittothebestangle
to record or play (2).
You can view images using the viewfinder
with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing
down the battery, or when the image seen on
the LCD screen is poor.
2 180
degrees
DISP/BATT INFO
Viewfinder
(max.)
Extend the viewfinder
until it clicks.
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the image
is clear.
1 90degreestothe
camcorder
2 90 degrees
(max.)
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally, when you open or adjust the
LCD screen.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
• If you open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close it with the LCD screen side
facing out. This is convenient during playback
operations.
backlight by selecting
STANDARD SET -
The recorded image will not be affected by the
setting.
• You can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
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 image
will not be affected by the setting. To cancel,
press and hold DISP/BATT INFO until
disappears.
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
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Step 5: Using the touch panel
touch panel.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Selectthescreenlanguagein[LANGUAGE]
Touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
on the
SupporttherearoftheLCDpanelwith
your finger. Then, touch the buttons
displayed on the screen.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
DISP/BATT INFO
• Perform the same actions as described above
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.
• Be careful not to press the buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the LCD screen
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to hide or show the
screen indicators (counter, etc.).
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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
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Select the desired geographical
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or slide the POWER switch.
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
rechargeablebatteryandthensetthedateandtime
area with
/
, then touch
.
CLOCK SET
AREA26
GMT -5.0
Bogota
New york
,
OFF
DST
DATE
2006Y JANM
1D 12 00 AM
OK
POWER switch
5
6
Set [DST SET] to [ON] with
, if necessary, then touch
/
.
Set [Y] (year) with
/
, then
touch
.
CLOCK SET
AREA26
GMT -5.0
Bogota
New york
,
OFF
DST
DATE
2006Y JANM
1D 12 00 AM
OK
first time.
• You can set any year up to the year 2079.
1
Touch
t [SETUP].
60min
7
Set[M](month),[D] (day), hourand
minute, then touch
.
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
OK
The clock starts.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
2
Select
/
(TIME/LANGU.) with
, then touch
.
• The recording date and time are not displayed
during recording, but are automatically recorded
onto the hard disk and displayed during playback
• Instead of [DST SET], [SUMMERTIME] is
displayed for some models.
60min
DISP OUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CLOCK SET
ARE
DST SET
LANGU
OK
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with
then touch
/
,
.
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Step 7: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of
the recording image
• You cannot change the aspect ratio in the
following cases:
– while recording movies
By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you
can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution
images.
– when [D. EFFECT] is set to [OLD
• Differences in the angle of view between
16:9(wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the
zoom position.
• If you intend to view images on a wide TV,
recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is
recommended.
POWER switch
To play back images after connecting
your camcorder to a TV
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according
• When viewing 16:9 (wide) images with [TV
TYPE] set to [4:3], images may appear rough
depending on subjects.
WIDE SELECT
Movies
Still images
1
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to light up
1
2
Slide the POWER switchto light up
the (Still) lamp.
the
(Movie) lamp.
The image size ratio changes to 4:3.
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired setting.
• Still image size is set to [
2.3M] (
)
when 16:9 (wide) is selected. [3.0M] (
) is
set in maximum mode when 4:3 is selected.
• The number of recordable still images is 9,999.
2
Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect
ratio.
16:9 (wide)*
4:3*
* Whenviewing ontheLCDscreen. Theimage
may look different in the viewfinder.
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Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
Using Easy Handycam operation
Easy Handycam operation is a function for making
nearly all settings automatic with just one press of
theEASYbutton. Since onlybasic functionsbecome
available and screen font size increases for easy
viewing, even first time users can enjoy easy
operation.
EASY button
The settings of your camcorder during Easy Handycam operation
Touch [SETUP] to display the available setup items.
For details on setup, See page 49.
60min
STBY
EASY
EASY
Touch
LAN-
GUAGE
HDD
FORMAT
CLOCK
SET
BEEP
SETUP
• Nearly all setup items are automatically fixed.
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.
•
• To perform settings such as focusing manually and adding special effects, cancel Easy Handycam
operation.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use following buttons or functions since they are automatically set. If you set an
invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] may appears.
• BACK LIGHT (p.35)
• Zoom lever/buttons (during playback)
Now try recording
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25
Recording with ease
Slide the POWER switch
in the direction of the
arrow while pressing the
greenbuttononlywhenthe
POWER switch is in the
OFF (CHG) position.
To record movies
To record still images
Movies
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the
(Movie) lamp.
Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
60min
STBY
EASY
Easy Handycam
operation
ON.
SETUP
3
Press START/STOP B (or C).
60min
EASY
STBY
60min
EASY
REC
00:01:00
SETUP
SETUP
[STBY]
[REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
• A recordable time of movies you can record in a succession is up to 12 hours.
To record the next movies
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Still images
1
SlidethePOWERswitchAinthedirectionofthearrowtolightupthe
lamp.
(Still)
2
3
Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
60min
112
EASY
Easy Handycam
operation
ON.
SETUP
Press PHOTO D lightly to adjust the focus A, then press it fully B.
Shutter
click
Beep
112
min
min
EASY
EASY
SETUP
SETUP
Flashing bLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
To record the next still images
To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again.
disappears on the LCD screen.
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Playback with ease
POWER switch
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow while
pressing the green button only
whenthePOWERswitchisin the
OFF (CHG) position.
To play back images
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Press EASY.
[Easy Handycam operation ON.] appears, then
appears on the LCD screen.
DATE
EDIT
Recording
date
60min
DEC 21 2006
12:34:01
EASY
The last recorded/played back
movie is marked with i.
Also,whenyoutouchi,you
can play back the movie from
the point you have stopped
previously.
Previous
6 images
Next 6
images
SETUP
(Movie) tab
(Still) tab
(Playlist) tab (p.69)
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3
Start playback.
Movies
Touch
(Movie)tab, thentouchthethumbnailof themovietobe playedback.
60min
100/112
01:12:34
Toggles Play or
Pause as you touch
Next scene
Recording
date/time
EASY
Beginning of the scene/
previous scene
JAN
1
2006
001-0001
12:00:00 AM
Stop (go to the
VISUAL INDEX screen)
SETUP
Reverse/ Forward
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Touch
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.
• Touch [SETUP] t [VOLUME], then adjust it with
/
.
Still Images
Touch
back.
(Still) tab, then touch the thumbnail of the still image to be played
min
EASY
100/112
Slide show button
JAN
1
2006
Recording
date/time
12:00:00 AM
Go to the VISUAL INDEX
screen
SETUP
Previous/Next
• It may take some time to display the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• When you touch [EDIT] on the VISUAL INDEX screen, you can delete images. See “Deleting images” on
To cancel Easy Handycam
Press EASY again.
disappears on the LCD screen.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
Zoom lever
Lens cover
PHOTO
Opens in accordance
with the setting of the
POWER switch.
POWER switch
START/STOP A
ACCESS lamp
START/STOP B
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow repeatedly to
light up the respective lamp.
Press the green button
only when the POWER
switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.
Start recording.
Movies
Press START/STOP A (or B).
Still Images
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
focus A, then press it fully B.
60min
REC
00:01:00
Shutter
click
Beep
60min
3.0M FINE
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P-MENU
START/
STOP
[STBY] b [REC]
P-MENU
Flashing b Lights up
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
• If the ACCESS lamp is on after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the hard disk.
Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor.
• You cannot record movies and still images at the same time.
• A recordable time of movies in a succession is up to 12 hours.
• When a movie data file exceeds 2 GB, the next file is created automatically.
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Playback
1
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen.
Recording
date
DATE
EDIT
60min
DEC 21 2006
12:34:01
The last recorded/played
back movie is marked with
i. Also, when you touch
i, you can play back the
movie from the point you
have stopped previously.
Previous
6 images
Next 6
images
P-MENU
(Movie) tab
(Still) tab
(Playlist) tab (p.69)
• Moving the zoom lever changes the VISUAL INDEX screen indication from 6 to 12 and more images
can be displayed at the same time.
• Touch [
DISPLAY] in
STANDARD SET to set the number of thumbnails that appear in the
VISUAL INDEX screen (p.63)
• If you press and hold
/
, you can scroll the thumbnail index quickly.
2
Start playback.
Movies
Touch
Still Images
(Movie)tabandthemovie
Touch
(Still)tabandthestillimage
to be played back.
to be played back.
Toggles Play
Beginning of the
scene/previous
scene
111/112
60min
Next
scene
orPauseasyou
touch
Slide show
button
001-1000
101-0001
P-MENU
P-MENU
Stop(gototheVISUAL
INDEX screen)
Reverse/Forward
Previous/
Next
Go to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
ThescreenreturnstotheVISUALINDEX
screen when playback has completed.
• Touch
movie slowly.
• One touch of
fast forward approximately five times faster, two
touches make it approximately 10 times faster,
three touches make it approximately 30 times
faster, four touches make it approximately 60
times faster.
/
during pause to play back
makes the reverse/
To adjust the volume
Touch
with
t [VOLUME], then adjust it
.
/
/
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in
, touch
Continued
,
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Searching for the desired images
by date (Date Index)
4
5
Touch Previous/Next Date button
to select the date of the desired
image.
You can search for desired images by date
efficiently.
60min
DATE
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
END
MAY
MAY
1
2006
2006
5
JUN 10 2006
JUN 15 2006
JUL 20 2006
JUL 25 2006
AUG 30 2006
SEP
1
2006
OK
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
P-MENU
DATE
EDIT
60min
DEC 21 2006
12:34:01
Touch
while the selected date
ofthedesiredimageishighlighted.
The images for selected date are
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX
screen.
P-MENU
2
3
To search for movies, touch
(Movie) tab. To search for still
images, touch
(Still) tab.
Touch [DATE].
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
ReturntotheVISUAL
INDEX screen
60min
DATE
END
MAY
MAY
1
2006
2006
5
JUN 10 2006
JUN 15 2006
JUL 20 2006
JUL 25 2006
AUG 30 2006
SEP
1
2006
OK
P-MENU
Previous/Next Date button
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33
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to
To use the flash ...................... 8
Press
(flash) 8 repeatedly to select the
setting.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient
ambient light.
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the
flash regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.7 m (1 to 9 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lampbeforeusingit.Flasheffectmaybeimpaired
if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging the
flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is
complete.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as when
shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be
effective.
• The flash does not work when attaching the
conversion lens (optional) or filter (optional).
Recording
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the
To use zoom ....................... 17
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record in dark places (NightShot)
.......................................... 9
SettheNIGHTSHOTswitch9toON.(
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
Wider range of
view: (Wide)
• To record an image brighter, use SuperNightShot
Close view:
(Telephoto)
• The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared
light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port4
with your fingers or other objects.
• Be careful not to remove your finger suddenly
from the power zoom lever 1. If you do so, the
sound of the lever moving may be recorded.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Youcannot changethe zoomspeedwiththezoom
buttons 7 on the LCD frame.
it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
• 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.
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To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects (BACK LIGHT) .............. 5
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject................................. 6
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 5 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
To add special effects ............... 6
See
To record sound with more presence
(5.1ch surround recording) ..... 23
Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1
Creator installed for recording 5.1ch
surround sound. Using the supplied
computerapplications,youcancreateaDVD
containing movies with the 5.1ch surround
sound, which provides full sound on an
appropriate device.
•
is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch
recording. 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when
played back on your camcorder.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround
Sound picked up by the built-in 4ch
microphone 3 is converted to 5.1ch
surround sound and recorded.
To record with a wireless microphone
You can use a wireless microphone* (optional) to
record distant sound wirelessly.
The sound it picks up is allotted to the front center
part of the 5.1ch surround sound, mixed with the
sound picked up by the internal microphone, and
recorded. You can enjoy more realistic sound by
playing back a DVD created with the supplied
computer application on the device that supports
5.1ch surround sound. Attach the wireless
For details, refer to the instruction manual of your
wireless microphone.
* Optional wireless microphone is not available in
all countries.
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject ................................. 6
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,
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To use a tripod........................ qg
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of the
screw must be less than 5.5 mm) to the tripod
receptacle qg using a tripod screw.
To attach the shoulder belt ......... 0
Attach the shoulder belt (optional) with your
camcorder to the hook for the shoulder belt.
Playback
To play back a series of
still images (Slide show) ........... 6
Touch
on the still image playback
The slide show begins from the selected
image.
Touch
touch
to stop the slide show. To restart,
again.
• You can touch
to set continuous slide show
playback. Thedefault setting is[ON](continuous
playback).
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
To use Playback zoom............17
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to 5
times the original size.
Magnificationcanbeadjustedwiththepower
zoom lever 1 or the zoom buttons 7 on
the LCD frame.
1 Play back the image you want to magnify.
To record in mirror mode............ qs
Open the LCD screen qs 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to
the lens side (2).
2 Magnify the image with T (Telephoto).
A frame appears on the LCD screen.
3 Touchtheportionthatyouwanttodisplay
in the center of the LCD screen.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
• You cannotchange thezoom speed with thezoom
buttons 7 on the LCD frame.
• Amirror-imageofthesubjectappearsontheLCD
screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
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Other part names and functions
3 Built-in 4ch microphone
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery .... qf
When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, ittakesprecedenceoverthe internal
microphone.
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATTINFOqf. Ifyou pressthis
buttononce,BATTERYINFOappearsonthe
screen for about seven seconds. Press the
buttonwhileBATTERYINFOappearsonthe
screen to extend the indication to the 20-
second maximum.
4 Remote sensor
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
4 Recording lamp
The recording lamp lights up in red during
The lamp flashes when the remaining capacity
for the batteryor the hard disk ofthecamcorder
is running low.
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
Remaining battery
REC TIME AVAILABLE
(approx.)
LCD SCREEN:
VIEWFINDER:
90
99
qd Speaker
Recording
capacity (approx.)
Sounds come out from the speaker while
playing back.
• For how to adjust the volume, see page 31.
Check the available free hard disk
space................................... 6
• During recording, the remaining recordable time/
number of still images are displayed.
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep .................................... 6
See [BEEP] on page 64.
To initialize the settings (Reset) ... qa
Press RESET qa to initialize all the
settings, including settings for date and
time. (Setup items customized on Personal
Menu are not initialized.)
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Checking/Deleting the last scene
(Review/Review deleting)
You can check the last recorded movies/still
Deleting the last scene (Review
deleting)
images. Also, you can delete the checked
images.
If the checked scene is unnecessary, you can
delete it on the spot.
Checking the last scene
(Review)
1
Press
during the review.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (Movie) or (Still) lamp,
then touch
60min
REVIEW
100/112
Delete?
.
YES
NO
The playback of the latest scene starts.
Movie
60min
REVIEW
112/112
01:12:34
2
Touch [YES].
• You cannot recover a scene once you delete it.
101-0001
00:00:20
Touch to display below function
buttons.
• You can delete the last recorded image in a
succession with Review deleting.
• You can only delete the last recorded image in
order with Review. To delete the desired image,
• When the recorded images are deleted in order
with Review deleting, you cannot continue to
delete them if a protected image appears on the
screen.
: Return to the beginning of the
viewing movie.
/
: Adjust the volume.
Still image
60min
REVIEW
30/30
101-0001
• When you delete still images that were recorded
the same time.
To return to recording
Touch
.
• Camera data (recording date, conditions etc.) is
not displayed.
• When reviewing still images recorded
the images with
/
.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Recording movies
Recording still images
60min
112
60min
REC
00:01:00
[
]
60min
P-MENU
P-MENU
3 Recording status ([STBY] (standby) /
qa Number of recordable still images
[REC] (recording))
4 Counter (hour: minute: second)
5 Remaining recordable time of movies
Viewing movies
Viewing still images
60min
1/12
60min
100/112
01:01:00
101-0001
102-0001
P-MENU
P-MENU
qs Playback mode
qj Numberofplayedbackstillimages/Total
number of recorded still images
qd Number of played back movies/Total
number of recorded movies
Continued
,
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( ) is a reference page.
Center
Indicators on the LCD screen and
viewfinder
Indicator
Meaning
NightShot (34)
When you can change the setup items, or
during recording or playback, following
indicators are displayed.
Super NightShot (55)
Color Slow Shutter (55)
Upper left
Upper Center
Upper right
E
60min
STBY
00:01:00
Warning (88)
[
]
60min
Bottom
Indicator
Meaning
P-MENU
Digital effect (58)
Manual focus (54)
Bottom
Center
9
Upper left
PROGRAM AE (52)
Indicator
Meaning
5.1ch surround
.
n
WIDE SELECT (23)
SteadyShot off (56)
Self-timer recording (55)
Continuous photo
recording /Bracket
Flash light (54)
MICREF LEVEL low (61)
DATA CODE while recording
Upper center
The recording date and time are recorded
automatically. They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them as
Indicator
Meaning
Repeat of Slide show (36)
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
Fader (57)
LCD backlight off (20)
Drop sensor off (60)
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Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheetbefore using the
Remote Commander.
Displays the date and time or camera setting
press this while playing back.
Insulation sheet
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
8 Transmitter
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this while playing back.
qd b / B / v / V / ENTER
When you press any button, the orange frame
appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired
button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press
ENTER to enter.
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote
• When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander in a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any of
b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears
at the position where it was displayed last.
• To change the battery, see page 98.
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Playing the image on a TV
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 or
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the
with the devices to be connected.
• To view the recorded images on a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
A/V jack
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
IN
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VCRs or TVs
: Signal flow
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
Change the setting according to the screen
aspect ratio of the TV you will view images
on.
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack, byusingan A/Vconnecting cable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality images 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 VIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
2 Touch
STANDARD SET t [TV TYPE] t
[16:9] or [4:3] t
t [SETUP] t
.
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV
compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, or via an
S VIDEO jack, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV
switched to full mode automatically. Refer also
to the manual supplied with your TV.
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image
quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded
image’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9
(wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on
theVCRtoLINE(VIDEO1, VIDEO2, etc.),
if the VCR has an input selector.
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• If you connect the camcorder to a TV, you cannot
play back images with 5.1ch surround sound.
Using the supplied computer applications
(“Computer Application Guide”), you can create
aDVDcontainingmovieswiththe5.1chsurround
sound on an appropriate device.
• On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in 4:3
aspectratiomay notbe displayedfullscreen. This
is not a malfunction.
• When you play back an image recorded in 16:9
(wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible
with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to
[4:3].
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or the red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
• You can display the counter on the TV screen by
setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL]
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Saving images
Recorded images are stored on the internal hard disk of the camcorder. Due to some limitations
on the internal hard disk, make sure that you save the image data to the external media.
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.
Saving images on DVD using your computer
By using the software in the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on the camcorder.
For details, see “Computer Application Guide”.
Create DVD with One Touch
You can save images recorded on the
camcorder directly to a DVD with
Application Guide”.
ease.
See “Computer
Create DVD with the desired
images
You can save images copied to your
computeronaDVD.Youcanalsoedit
the images.
See “Computer
Application Guide”.
Saving images by connecting the camcorder to other VCR/DVD devices
You can save images recorded on the camcorder by connecting to other VCR/DVD devices.
Dub to VCR/DVD devices
You can save the images recorded on
the camcorder by connecting the
camcorder to VCR/DVD devices.
See “Dubbing to
VCR/DVD devices”
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Deleting images
You can provide free hard disk space by
deleting image data on the camcorder.
• You can check the free hard disk space of the
• Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete the
3
4
Touch [DELETE].
Select the image to be deleted.
The selected image is marked with
.
• Do not delete the image data on the hard disk of
the camcorder from your computer.
DELETE
DATE
END
Press and hold : PREVIEW
Deleting the desired images
OK
1
Slide the POWER switch tolight up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
• Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen
to check the movie (Preview). Touch to
return to the previous screen. The Preview
screen buttons have the same functions as the
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
• You can select multiple images at the same
time.
DATE
EDIT
60min
DEC 21 2006
12:34:01
5
Touch
t [YES].
• You cannot recover an image once you delete
it.
P-MENU
• If you delete an original movie that is listed in a
2
Select the
(Movie) tab or the
To delete all movies or still images at
once
(Still) tab that includes the
image you want to delete, then
touch [EDIT].
1 Todeleteamovie,touch
(Movie)tab,
(Still)
to delete still images, touch
60min
tab on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
EDIT
END
2 Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE ALL] t
DELETE
DATE
DELETE
[YES] t [YES].
1/2
PRO-
TECT
DELETE
ALL
• To recover all the recordable space of hard disk,
P-MENU
• When you touch [EDIT] during Easy
Handycam operation, only [DELETE],
[DELETE ALL] and [DELETE DATE]
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Deleting images by date
You can delete movies or still images by date
at once.
5
6
Touch
while the selected date
ofthedesiredimageishighlighted.
Go back to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Touch [EDIT], then touch [DELETE
DATE] t [YES].
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
60min
EDIT
END
DELETE
DATE
EDIT
60min
DELETE
DATE
DEC 21 2006
12:34:01
1/2
PRO-
TECT
DELETE
ALL
P-MENU
P-MENU
Deletemovies orstillimagesrecordedon
the selected date at once.
2
3
To delete movies, touch
(Movie) tab. To delete still images,
• You cannot delete movies and still images
recorded on the same date at the same time.
• When the multiple number of the same date is
selected date folder can be deleted.
touch
(Still) tab.
Touch [DATE].
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen
60min
DATE
END
OK
MAY
MAY
1
2006
2006
5
JUN 10 2006
JUN 15 2006
JUL 20 2006
JUL 25 2006
AUG 30 2006
SEP
1
2006
P-MENU
Previous/Next Date button
4
Touch Previous/Next Date button
to select the date of the desired
image.
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Using the Setup items
Using the Setup items
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to light up
the respective lamp.
Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button in
the center only when the POWER switch is in the OFF
(CHG) position.
: Settings for movies
: Settings for still images
: Settings for PLAY/EDIT
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the setup item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used setup items are added.
1 Touch
.
60min
STBY
SUR
MONITR
SETUP
EXPO-
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
SPOT
METER
FADER
2 Touch the desired setup item.
If the desired setup item is not displayed on the screen, touch
/
until it is displayed.
3 Select the desired setting, then touch
.
x To change the setup items
You can customize setup items that are not added to Personal Menu.
1
60min
2
60min
3
4
STBY
FOCUS
60min
STBY
60min
STBY
STBY
COLOR SLOW S: OFF
COLOR SLOW S: ON
SUPER NS
NS LIGHT
CAMERA SET
COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
DIZITAL ZOOM
STEAD
OK
OK
OK
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1 Touch
2 Select the desired setup item.
Touch to select the item, then touch
in step 2.)
t[SETUP].
/
. (The process in step 3 is the same as that
3 Select the desired item.
• You can also touch the item directly to select it.
4 Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
t
(close) to hide the setup screen.
to return to the previous screen.
x To change the setup items during Easy Handycam operation
60min
EASY
STBY
SETUP
1 Touch [SETUP].
Available setup items appear.
2 Select the desired item.
3 Customize the item.
Touch
after finishing the setting.
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
to return to the previous screen.
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Available setup items (z) vary depending on the operating mode.
The following settings are made automatically during Easy
Setup items
Easy Handycam
Position of lamp:
Movie
Still
PLAY/EDIT
CAMERA SET (p.52)
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
ON
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
*1/OFF
OFF
z
z
z
–
FLASH SET
SUPER NS
z
z
z
z
–
OFF
NS LIGHT
z
–
OFF
COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
SELF-TIMER
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
OFF
–
OFF
z
–
OFF
z
z
ON
–
STILL SET (p.56)
BURST
OFF
FINE
z
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
–
–
QUALITY
IMAGE SIZE
PICT. APPLI. (p.57)
FADER
OFF
OFF
OFF
–
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
D. EFFECT
PICT. EFFECT
REC CTRL
USB SELECT *2
–
–
–
z
z
–
–
z
z
z
–
ON
DEMO MODE
HDD SET (p.59)
HDD FORMAT
HDD INFO
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
ON
–
DROP SENSOR
EMPTY HDD
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Easy Handycam
Position of lamp:
Movie
Still
PLAY/EDIT
REC MODE
HQ
z*1
z
–
–
–
z
z
–
VOLUME
–
–
–
–
STEREO
NORMAL
–
MULTI-SOUND
MICREF LEVEL
SUR MONITOR
–
z
z
–
–/NORMAL/–/
NORMAL/–*1
LCD/VF SET
z
z
z
–
–*1
TV TYPE
z
z
–
z
z
–
z
z
z
z
–
USB SPEED
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
DATE/TIME
–*1
–
–
AUTO
REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL
REC LAMP
BEEP
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
ON
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
ON
z*1
z
z
z
z
z
LCD PANEL
DISP OUTPUT
SETUP ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CALIBRATION
–
5min
–
TIME/LANGU. (p.64)
CLOCK SET
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*1
–*1
–*1
–*1
AREA SET
DST SET
LANGUAGE
*
*
1 The setting values before Easy Handycam operation are maintained.
2 [USB SELECT] appears automatically when your camcorder is connected to a computer or other device
with the USB cable.
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CAMERA SET
Settingstoadjustyourcamcordertothe
recording conditions
(EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./
STEADYSHOT, etc.)
SUNSET&MOON**(
)
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
setup items.
LANDSCAPE**(
)
PROGRAM AE
You can record images effectively in various
situations with thePROGRAM AE function.
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This
setting also prevents your camcorder from
focusing on glass or metal meshin windows
that comes in between the camcorder and
the subject.
BAUTO
Select to automatically record images
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
• Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted so as
nottofocusonsubjectsonlyashortdistanceaway.
Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to
focus on subjects farther away.
SPOTLIGHT*(
)
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
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.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
Selecttobringoutthesubjectsuchaspeople
or flowers while creating a soft background.
SPOT METER
STBY
SPORTS* (Sports lesson) (
)
AUTO
END
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
Selecttominimizeshakewhenshootingfast
moving subjects.
2 Touch [END].
BEACH&SKI*(
)
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO]t[END].
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
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.
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INDOOR (n)
EXPOSURE
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the
lighting conditions change quickly
– Underthevideolampsofthoseatastudio,
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-
like color lamps
You can fix the brightness of an image
manually. When recording indoors on a clear
day, for example, you can avoid backlight
shadows on people next to the window by
fixing the exposure to that of the wall side of
the room.
60min
EXPOSURE: MANUAL
STBY
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
AUTO
MANUAL
OK
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
1 Touch [MANUAL].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
.
3 Touch [
].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
• Keep framing white object while
flashing quickly.
.
• If you rotatethe LCD panel 180 degreesand close
the LCD panel with the screen facing outwards,
you can adjust [FADER] and [EXPOSURE]
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
is
•
flashesslowlyifwhitebalancecould
not be set.
keeps flashing even after you have
touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to
[AUTO].
•
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
• 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]andaimyourcamcorder
at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for
better color balance adjustment.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorderoutdoorsfrominsidethehouse,orvice
versa during the [ONE PUSH] is set to on.
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
BAUTO
The white balance isadjusted automatically.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
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• 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.
AUTO SHUTTER
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it to
[ON] (the default setting).
SPOT FOCUS
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center of
the screen.
FLASH SET
SPOT FOCUS
STBY
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
AUTO
END
x FLASH LEVEL
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
HIGH(
)
Makes the flash level higher.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO]t[END] in step 1.
BNORMAL (
LOW (
)
)
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Makes the flash level lower.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] after you remove
the power source for more than five minutes.
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you
remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
FOCUS
x REDEYE REDUC
Youcanpreventredeyebyactivatingtheflash
before recording.
Youcanadjustthefocusmanually.Selectthis
when you want to focus on a certain subject
intentionally.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduceredeyebeforetheflashautomatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always
uses the flash and the redeye reducing pre-
flash.
sharpen the focus.
appears when the focus cannot be
adjusted any closer, and
appears when
r
the focus cannot be adjusted farther away.
(No flash): Records without flash.
3 Touch
.
• Theredeyereductionmaynotproducethedesired
effect due to individual differences and other
conditions.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO]t
in step 1.
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• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the
power source for more than five minutes.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
image may slow down at this time.
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer starts recording a movie after
about 10 seconds.
You can record images at a maximum of 16
times the sensitivity of NightShot in dark
places.
Set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the
NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.
[”SUPER NS”] flash on the screen.
Press START/STOP when
[
SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON] ( ).
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
• You can also use the self-timer with START/
and
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to
[OFF].
• Do not use NightShot and [SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
SELF-TIMER
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
image may slow down at this time.
The self-timer starts recording a still image
after about 10 seconds.
Press PHOTO when [
set to [ON] ( ).
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
SELF-TIMER] is
• You can also use the self-timer with PHOTO on
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
You can record clearer images with the light
which emits infrared light while using
NightShot. The default setting is [ON].
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
You can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
Set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON].
and
[COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] flash on the
screen.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].
when it is hard to focus automatically.
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STILL SET
Settings for still images
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE, etc.)
DIGITAL ZOOM
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater than
10×(the default setting) while recording.
Note that the image quality decreases when
you are using the digital zoom.
BURST
You can record several still images one after
another by pressing PHOTO.
BOFF
Selectthiswhennotrecordingcontinuously.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. Thezooming zoneappears
when you select the zooming level.
NORMAL (
)
Records still images continuously at
approximately 0.5 seconds intervals. The
numbers of the maximum recordable
images are as follows:
BOFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
3.0M (
1.9M (
VGA (0.3M) (
2.3M (
) : 3 images
) : 4 images
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that up to 20 × zoom is performed
digitally.
) : 21 images
) : 3 images
120 ×
EXP. BRKTG (
)
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and
after that, up to 120 × zoom is performed
digitally.
Records 3 images consecutively with
different exposures at approximately 0.5
second intervals. You can compare the three
images and select an image recorded at the
best exposure.
STEADYSHOT
You can record images using
• The flash will not function during continuous
recording.
• Themaximumnumberofimageswillberecorded
in the self-timer mode or when you are operating
with the Remote Commander.
• You may not be able to record continuous images
up to the maximum number depending on the
image size and the remaining hard disk space of
the camcorder.
[STEADYSHOT] (the default setting is
[ON]). Set[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
when using a tripod or the conversion lens
(optional).
)
• [EXP. BRKTG]doesnotfunction,ifthehard disk
space is only available for less than three still
images.
• It takes longer to record continuous images to the
hard disk compared to normal recording. Record
the next still image after the scroll bar indicator
(
) and the ACCESS lamp turns off.
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PICT. APPLI.
Specialeffects on images oradditional
functions on recording/playback
(PICT. EFFECT/D. EFFECT, etc.)
QUALITY
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
BFINE (
)
Recordsstillimagesatthefineimagequality
level.
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
STANDARD (
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
)
FADER
The size of still images (Approx. kB)
Youcanaddthefollowingeffectstocurrently
recording images.
VGA
(0.3M)
3.0M
1.9M
2.3M
1 During standby (fade in) or recording (fade
out),selectthedesiredeffect,thentouch
When you select [OVERLAP] or [WIPE], the
image is stored as a still image. (While storing
the image, the screen turns to blue.)
.
FINE
1540
640
1150
480
960
420
150
60
(FINE)
STANDARD
(STD)
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
IMAGE SIZE
To cancel the current setting before your
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. Once you
press START/STOP, the setting is cancelled.
B3.0M (
)
Records still images clearly.
1.9M (
)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
VGA (0.3M) (
)
Allows for the maximum number of images
to be recorded.
• When the aspect ratio is changed to 16:9 (wide),
BLACK FADER
the image size is changed to [
2.3M] (
)
• The number of pixels for each image size is as
follows:
3.0M : 2016×1512
1.9M : 1600×1200
VGA (0.3M) : 640×480
2.3M : 2016×1134
• The maximum number of recordable still images
is 9,999.
OVERLAP (fade in only)
WIPE (fade in only)
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OLD MOVIE
Adds an sepia colored effect to movies.
• The aspect ratio cannot bechanged to 16:9(wide)
when [OLD MOVIE] is selected.
Using the viewfinder
You can adjust [EXPOSURE] and [FADER]
while using the viewfinder by having the
LCD screen rotated 180 degrees and closed
with the screen facing out.
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
1 Make sure the
(Movie) lamp lights up.
2 Extend the viewfinder, and close the LCD
screen with the screen facing out.
appears.
Youcanaddspecialeffectstoapictureduring
recording.
appears.
BOFF
3 Touch
.
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.
4 Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
SEPIA
Picture appears in sepia.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking the
display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
B&W
Picture appears in black and white.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
PASTEL
[EXPOSURE] : Adjust with
/
, and
touch
.
[FADER] : Touch it repeatedly to select a desired
effect.
: The LCD screen lights up.
Picture appears like a pale pastel drawing.
To hide the buttons, touch
.
MOSAIC
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
appears.
Picture appears mosaic-patterned.
1 Touch the desired effect.
2 When you select [LUMI. KEY], adjust the
REC CTRL
effect with
/
, then touch
.
The image displayed when you touch
is saved as a still image.
USB SELECT
3 Touch
.
appears.
You can copy images to a computer when
connectingyourcamcordertoyourcomputer
with theUSB cableor printstillimages when
connecting to the PictBridge compliant
printer (p.75).
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in step
1.
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)
Replaces a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image (e.g. a person) with a
movie.
DVD BURN
The item has the same function as DVD
BURN button on the camcorder body. See
“Computer Application Guide”.
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HDD SET
Settings for the hard disk (HDD
FORMAT/HDD INFO, etc.)
HDD
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
By connecting the USB cable between the
camcorder and a computer, you can access
from the computer to the hard disk of the
camcorder.
HDD FORMAT
PictBridge PRINT
See page 75.
You can delete all the imageson the harddisk
of the camcorder to recover recordable free
space to allow you to write in.
• Toavoidthelossofimportantimages,theyshould
FORMAT].
• For details on a computer connection, see
“Computer Application Guide”.
DEMO MODE
1 To perform [HDD FORMAT], touch [YES]
t [YES].
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
view the demonstration in about 10 minutes,
after you have set the POWER switch to
(Movie).
2 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch
.
• Protected images are also deleted.
• While [HDD FORMAT] is activated, do not
remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack.
• While[HDDFORMAT]isactivated,donotapply
vibration or shock.
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– when you touch the screen during the
demonstration (The demonstration starts again
in about 10 minutes.)
– when you operate the buttons and switches
HDD INFO
– when the POWER switch is set to
(Still)
The hard disk information of the camcorder
can be displayed to allow you to check
approximate used and free spaces.
– when you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON
HDD INFO
Used Space:
Free Space:
14,800MB
15,200MB
• The calculation for hard disk space is 1MB =
1,048,576. The fractions less than MB are
discarded when the hard disk space is displayed.
Only the figures that are less than 30,000 MB for
availableand unavailablehard diskspacesappear.
• Since there is the management file area, the used
space is not displayed as 0MB when you perform
[HDD FORMAT] or [EMPTY HDD].
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• If you do not follow theinstructionsaboveto turn
on the switch, [EMPTY HDD] cannot be
displayed on the set up items.
• The actual performing time for [EMPTY HDD]
is approximately 30 minutes.
• Remove all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not
remove the AC Adaptor during the operation.
• While performing [EMPTY HDD], do not apply
any vibrations or shocks.
• When you havecancelled[EMPTYHDD]during
the operation, perform [HDD FORMAT] or
[EMPTY HDD] when you use the camcorder for
the next time.
DROP SENSOR
The [DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the
default setting. When the drop sensor senses
a drop of the camcorder ( appears), you
may not record/play back the images to
protect the internal hard disk.
• Set thedropsensor to[ON] (default setting)when
you use the camcorder. Otherwise when you drop
the camcorder, you may damage the hard disk of
the camcorder.
• In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor
activates.Whenyourecordimagesduringactivity
such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set
[DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (
the dropsensor.
) not to activate
• [DROP SENSOR] is automatically set to [ON]
after you remove the power source for more than
five minutes.
EMPTY HDD
[EMPTY HDD] allows you to write non
important data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder. In this way, it may become more
difficult to recover any original data. When
you dispose or transfer the camcorder to
others, it is recommended that you perform
[EMPTY HDD].
• If you perform [EMPTY HDD], all the images
aredeleted.Toavoidthelossofimportantimages,
[EMPTY HDD].
1 Be sure the AC Adaptor is connected. While
pressing DISP/BATT INFO, slide the
POWER switch to turn on.
• You can perform this operation, whichever
position of the
(Movie) /
(Still) /
(PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
2 Touch
t
HDD SET t
[EMPTY HDD] t [YES] t [YES].
3 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch
.
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STANDARD SET
Settings while recording or other basic
settings
(REC MODE/LCD/VF SET/USB SPEED,
etc.)
MULTI-SOUND
You can select whether to play back audio
sound or stereo sound.
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the item is selected.
setup items.
BSTEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
1
REC MODE (Recording mode)
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
You can select an image quality of the movie
from three levels.
2
BHQ ( HQ )
Plays back with sub sound or the right
channel sound.
Records in high quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 7 hours 20
min.).
• The setting returns to [STEREO] after you
remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
SP ( SP )
Records in standard quality mode
(approx. recordable time is up to 10 hours
50min.).
MICREF LEVEL
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
LP ( LP )
Increases the recording time (Long Play)
(approx. recordable time is up to 20 hours
50 min.).
Select [LOW] when you want to record
excitingandpowerfulsoundinaconcerthall,
etc.
• Theremainingrecordabletimeisdisplayedonthe
screen.
• The maximum number of recordable movies is
9,999.
BNORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the same level.
LOW (
)
• IfyourecordintheLP mode, thequalityofscenes
may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with a block noise when
you play back the images.
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
• The setting returns to [NORMAL] after you
remove the power source for more than five
minutes.
VOLUME
SUR MONITOR
You can display the direction from which the
recording sound comes when recording in
5.1ch mode.
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You can select how a 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio
image appears in the viewfinder.
LCD/VF SET
The recorded image willnot be affected even
when you change the setting.
BLETTER BOX
Normal setting (standard type of screen)
x LCD BRIGHT
SQUEZE (Squeeze)
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
Expands the image vertically if black bands
at the top and bottom in 16:9 (wide) aspect
ratio are undesirable.
1 Adjust the brightness with
2 Touch
/
.
.
TV TYPE
x LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
USB SPEED
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
You can select data transfer speed used to
transfer data to your computer.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
BAUTO
Sends data by switching automatically
between the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and
the speed corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
• When you use the AC Adaptor as the power
source, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
FULL SPEED
Sends data corresponding to USB1.1 (full
speed transfer).
x LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
/
.
DATA CODE
You can check the information recorded
automatically (data code) during playback.
Low intensity
High intensity
BOFF
x VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time of recorded
images.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
CAMERA DATA
Displaysthecamerasettingdataofrecorded
images.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
• When you connect your camcorder to AC
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for
the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
x VF WIDE DISP
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DATE/TIME
BZOOM LINK
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
60min
00:00:00
with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
JAN
1:12:34 AM
1
2006
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttonson the
1Date
2Time
LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
CAMERA DATA
Movie
60min
00:00:00
REMAINING
BAUTO
AWB
Displays the remaining hard disk free space
for about eight seconds as described below.
– Whenyourcamcorderrecognizesthefree
hard disk space, with the POWER switch
Still image
60min
10/10
is set to
(Movie)
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the screen display from off to on,
with the POWER switch is set to
(Movie)
– When the available free space of the hard
disk remains less than five minutes for
movies
3SteadyShot off
4Exposure
5White balance
6Gain
7Shutter speed
8Aperture value
9Exposure value
– When you start recording from the line
input
ON
Always displays the remaining hard disk
free space indicator.
•
appears for an image recorded using a flash.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen, if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
• The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander: DATE/TIME t
CAMERA DATA t OFF (no indication).
• Depending on the hard disk condition of the
camcorder, bars [--:--:--] appear.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
The default setting is [ON] so that you can
use the supplied Remote Commander (p.41).
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by other device’s
remote control.
• The setting returns to [OFF] after you remove the
power source for more than five minutes.
• The setting returns to [ON] after you remove the
power source for more than five minutes.
DISPLAY
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
You can select the number of thumbnails that
appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
The camera recording lamp will not light up
during recording when you set this to [OFF].
(The default setting is [ON].)
Thumbnail
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TIME/LANGU.
(CLOCK SET/AREA SET/LANGUAGE,
etc.)
BEEP
See page 48 for details on selecting
setup items.
BON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
CLOCK SET
OFF
Cancels the melody.
AREA SET
DISP OUTPUT
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
Setyourlocalareawithv/Vwhenusingyour
camcorder overseas.
BLCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the counter on the
LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows the display also on the TV screen.
DST SET
SETUP ROTATE
You can change this setting without stopping
the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward one
hour.
BNORMAL
Scrolls the setup items downwards by
touching
.
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the setup items upwardsbytouching
.
LANGUAGE
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the options.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
B5min
The camcorder is automatically turned off,
whenyoudonotoperate yourcamcorderfor
more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
CALIBRATION
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Customizing Personal Menu
You can add desired setup items to Personal
Deleting a setup item
Menu, and customize Personal Menu
settings. This is convenient if you add
frequently used setup items to Personal
Menu.
1
Touch
t [DELETE].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired setup item is not displayed,
Adding a setup item
touch
/
.
You can add up to 27 setup items for
60min
STBY
Select button to delete.
(Movie),
(Still)or
(PLAY/EDIT).
SUR
MONITR
END
Delete a less important setup item, if you
want to add more.
SETUP
EXPO-
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
SPOT
METER
FADER
1
2
3
Touch
t [ADD].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
2
3
Touch the setupitem that youwant
to delete.
60min
Select the category
STBY
END
OK
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
HDD SET
STANDARD SET
TIME / LANGU.
60min
DELETE
STBY
Delete this from
mode's
P-MENU?
YES
NO
Touch
category, then touch
/
to select a setup
.
Touch [YES] t
.
60min
STBY
• You cannot delete [SETUP] and [P-MENU
SET UP].
END
OK
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
AUTO SHUTTER
Touch
item, then touch
.
/
to select a setup
t [YES] t
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
t [SORT].
t [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
.
5
Touch [END] t
.
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the Personal Menu
settings (Reset)
Touch
t [P-MENU SET UP] t
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t
.
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Editing images
Creating the Playlist
A Playlist is a list displaying your favorite
movies selected from the original movies.
5
Touch
t [YES].
Playlist
60min
ADD
• DonotremovethebatterypackortheACAdaptor
from you camcorder while editing the Playlist. It
may damage the hard disk of the camcorder.
Add?
YES
NO
• You can add up to 99 scenes in the Playlist.
• You cannot add still images on the Playlist.
• If you delete the original image data from the
camcorder, they are automatically deleted from
the Playlist.
To add all the images selected by date
on the Playlist
1
2
Slide the POWER switch tolight up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Erasing unnecessary scenes
from the Playlist
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
Select
[EDIT].
(Movie) tab, then touch
1
Slide the POWER switchto light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
60min
IT
E
D
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
END
DELETE
DATE
DELETE
1/2
DELETE
ALL
PRO-
TECT
2
Touch
[ERASE].
(Playlist)tabt[EDIT]t
P-MENU
END
ERASE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
3
4
Touch [
ADD].
• Touch
/
to display[
ADD] when
OK
[
ADD] is not displayed.
Select the scene to be added to the
Playlist.
3
Selectthescenetobedeletedfrom
the list.
ADD
DATE
END
END
ERASE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
OK
The selected scene is marked with
.
The selected scene is marked with
.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• You can select several images at once.
• You can select multiple images at once.
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4
Touch
t [YES].
5
6
Select the designated position
with [T]/[t].
END
MOVE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
Toeraseallthescenesatthesametime
OK
• The original images are not changed even if you
erase the images from the Playlist.
Move destination bar
Changing the order within the
Playlist
Touch
t [YES].
• When you have selected multiple scenes, the
scenes are moved following the order
appeared in the Playlist.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
2
Touch
[MOVE].
(Playlist)tabt [EDIT]t
END
MOVE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
3
4
Select the scene to be moved.
END
MOVE
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
The selected scene is marked with
.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
• You can select several images at once.
Touch
.
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Playing the Playlist
Setting image
protection (Protection)
You can play the Playlist.
You can protect selected images not to be
prevent your images from being deleted by
mistake.
1
Slide the POWER switch tolight up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Protecting the desired image
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
Youcansetprotectiontoanindividualimage.
2
Touch
(Playlist) tab.
1
2
Slide the POWER switchto light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
A list of the scenes added in the Playlist
appears.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
60min
EDIT
1:23:01
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTECT].
P-MENU
DATE
PROTECT
Press and hold : PREVIEW
END
3
Touch the image from which you
want to playback.
OK
The screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen when the Playlist is
played back from the selected scene to
the end.
3
Touch the desired image you want
to protect.
The selected image is marked with -.
DATE
END
PROTECT
• You can save images in your Playlist on a DVD
using a computer. For details, see “Computer
Application Guide”.
Press and hold : PREVIEW
OK
• You can select several images at once.
• If you press and hold the thumbnail of the
image, you can check the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
4
Touch
t [YES].
Protection on the image is set.
• The protected image is marked with - on the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
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To cancel protection from the desired
image
To cancel protection from the desired
image by date
- mark disappears.
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE] t
images that are cancelled for protection.
Protecting images by date
You can set protection for selected images by
recording date.
1
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on
the LCD screen.
2
Touch [DATE].
60min
DATE
END
OK
MAY
MAY
1
2006
2006
5
JUN 10 2006
JUN 15 2006
JUL 20 2006
JUL 25 2006
AUG 30 2006
2006
SEP
1
P-MENU
Previous/Next
Date button
3
4
Select the desired date to protect
with Previous/Next Date button,
then touch
.
Return to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTCT DATE]
t [ON].
Set protection for all the images in the
selected folder by date.
• Protected images are marked with - on
VISUAL INDEX screen.
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Dubbing, Printing
Dubbing to VCR/DVD devices
You can save images on your camcorder to VCRs or DVD recorders.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
• To save image data on your computer or to save DVD using a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
• You cannot use the i.LINK cable.
• Since you dub your data to other device through analogue data, the image quality may decline.
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
A/V jack
IN
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VCRs or
DVD
recorders
: Video/Signal flow
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
connected, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD
• To record the date/time and camera settings data,
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and
the red (right channel) or the white (left channel)
plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other device.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
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1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the (PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Set[TVTYPE]accordingtotheplayback
Insert the recordingmediaforyour
VCR or DVD recorder.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
Connect your camcorder to the
VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
the A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
• Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of
a VCR or DVD device.
4
5
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.
When dubbing is finished, stop
your camcorder and the recording
device.
• After dubbing your images, it is recommended
that you delete unnecessary images from the hard
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Recording images from a TV or VCR/DVD device
You can record images or TV programs from a VCR, TV or DVD device onto the hard disk of
camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation
• On your camcorder, you cannot view images copied from a computer.
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
A/V jack
OUT
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
VCRs, DVD
devices or TVs
: Video/Signal flow
• You cannot record images from a TV with no
output jacks.
• You cannot record TV programs which allow you
to record once, or have copy control technology.
1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the output jack of the other device.
2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(optional)
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
When connecting to another device via the S
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
VIDEOjack,byusinganA/Vconnectingcable
A/V connecting cable to the video output jack,
with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher
quality images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO
plug(SVIDEOchannel)oftheA/Vconnecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). The
yellow plug connection is not necessary. S
VIDEO connection only will not output audio.
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel)plug totheaudiooutputjackon theVCR
or the TV.
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1
2
Connect your camcorder to the TV
or VCR/DVD device with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
the A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
8
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 an image as a still image even
if you press PHOTO during recording.
• Connect your camcorder to the output jacks
of a TV or VCR/DVD device.
If you are recording from a VCR/
DVD device, insert the video tape
or the DVD into the playback
device.
3
4
Slide the POWER switch to light up
the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
Touch
t [REC CTRL].
If you connected your camcorder to the
device which has the S VIDEO jack,
touch [SET] t [VIDEO INPUT] t
[S VIDEO] t
.
• Touch [SET] to change the recording mode
or adjust the volume.
• Touch [SET] t [
REMAIN] t [ON]
to display the remaining hard disk free space
indicator all the time.
5
Start playing the cassette or the
DVD on the play back device, or
select a TV program.
The image played on the connected
deviceappearsontheLCDscreenofyour
camcorder.
6
7
Touch [REC] at the point you want
to start recording.
Touch
at the point you want
to stop recording.
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Printing recorded still images
(PictBridge compliant printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].
Whenconnectioniscomplete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears
on the screen.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation.
1/10
PictBridge PRINT
100-0002
END
Turn on the power of the printer.
• Toprintstillimagesafterhavingcopiedthemonto
a computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
SET EXEC
Connect your camcorder to the
printer
The still image appears.
• You can also display [USB SELECT] screen by
touching
t [SETUP] t
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on.
PICT. APPLI. t [USB SELECT].
• We cannot guarantee the operation of modelsthat
are not PictBridge compatible.
• You can perform this operation, whichever
position of the
(Movie) /
(Still) /
(PLAY/EDIT) is lit.
Printing
2
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using the
USB cable (supplied).
1
Select the image to be printed with
/
.
2
3
Touch [SET] t [COPIES].
Select the number of copies to be
printed with
/
.
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of
one image to be printed.
4
Touch
t [END].
To print the date on the image, touch
[SET] t [DATE/TIME] t [DATE] or
[DAY&TIME] t
.
[USB SELECT] screen appears on the
LCD screen.
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,
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5
6
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].
When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappearsandtheimageselectionscreen
appears again. You can continue to print
other images.
When printing is finished, touch
[END] t [END].
• Referalsototheinstructionmanualfortheprinter
to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
– Operating the POWER switch
– Removing the USB cable (supplied) from the
printer
• If the printer stops working, remove the USB
cable (supplied), turn the printer off and on again
and restart the operation from the beginning.
• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9
(wide) ratio, left and right ends of the image may
be cut off.
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• Still images that have a file size of 2 MB or more
or are larger than 2304 × 1728 pixels cannot be
printed.
• PictBridge is an industry standard established by
the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
To remove the USB cable from the
camcorder and the printer
1 Touch [END].
2 Remove the USB cable from the camcorder
and the printer.
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Jacks to connect external devices
1 REMOTE jack
• Connect other optional accessories.
2 Active Interface Shoe
TheActiveInterfaceShoesuppliespower
to optional accessories such as a video
light, a flash, or a microphone. The
accessory can be turned on or off as you
operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer also to the instruction
manual supplied with your accessory for
details.
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To
connect an accessory, press down and push it
to the end, and then tighten the screw. To
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and
then press down and pull out the accessory.
• When you are recording with the external
flash (optional), turn off the power of the
external flash to preventcharging noisebeing
recorded.
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
2...Open the shoe cover.
456...Open the jack cover.
3 Shoe cover
5
(USB) jack (p.75)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
• For connecting your camcorder to your computer, see “Computer Application Guide”.
Note before sending your camcorder for repair
• Your camcorder may be needed to initialize or change the current hard disk of the camcorder, depending
on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the hard disk will be deleted. Be sure to save (backup)
the data on the hard disk (p.42) on the other media before sending your camcorder to repair. We cannot
guarantee any loss of your hard disk data.
• When repairing the camcorder, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the hard disk in order
to improve the condition. However, Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data.
Overall operations/Easy Handycam
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings 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.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Move it to a warm place and turn on the
power after a little while.
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, the available buttons are limited. Cancel Easy Handycam
You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off.
• You cannot turn Easy Handycam operation on or off while recording or communicating with
another device via USB cable.
Settings change during Easy Handycam operation.
• Some of the settings of your camcorder are restored to the default setting when you set Easy
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• You cannot view the demonstration when the NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON. Set the
• Set the POWER switch to
(Movie).
A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
• This is not a malfunction.
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Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. 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.
• Thebatterypackisnotattachedtothecamcorder.Attachachargedbatterypacktothecamcorder
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been removed from the wall outlet. Connect it to the wall outlet
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]
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Connect the power cord to the wall outlet properly.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
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
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
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD screen, it takes about one minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
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
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A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it again.
LCD screen/viewfinder
An unknown image appears on the screen.
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
The image remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you remove 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.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
41).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• If you change the aspect ratio of the image, the aspect ratio of the buttons of the touch panel
The image in the viewfinder is not clear.
The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.
• The image is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD screen is open. Close the LCD
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Recording
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record movies/still images.
• Slide the POWER switch to light up the
• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.
(Movie) or the
(Still) lamp.
• Theharddiskofthecamcorderisfull.Deleteunnecessaryimages.Orperform[HDDFORMAT]
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn on your camcorder and leave it for
a while. If you still cannot operate the camcorder, move it to a warmer place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour.
The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.
• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the hard disk of the camcorder.
Do not remove the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the lamp is turned on.
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
• The recording angle for the still image is wider than the one for the movie.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
The flash does not work.
• You cannot record with the flash with:
– During recording movies
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [
BURST]
– When the conversion lens attached
• The flash does not light up in the following cases even when you set [AUTO] or [REDEYE
REDUC] in [FLASH SET]:
– NightShot
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON] or [LANDSCAPE] in [PROGRAM AE]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The power of the external flash (optional) is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.
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The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate
recording time.
61).
The recording stops.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn on your camcorder and leave it for
a while. If you still cannot record, take the camcorder to a warm place.
• The maximum continuous recordable time is 12 hours.
• If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop.
There is a time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and
the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press
START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Setup items” (p.84).
The auto focus does not function.
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (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.
[SPOT METER] (p.52).
• The back light function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy
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.
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Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not
a malfunction.
The color of the image is not correctly displayed.
The image appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
The image appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
• The LCD screen backlight is switched off. Turn on the LCD backlight by pressing and holding
Flickering or changes in color occurs.
• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks
• 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.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
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.
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Playback
“
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may be indicated correctly when you turn off the power
and then turn it on again.
• You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before the ACCESS lamp is turned on after
recording. This may damage your image data and
is displayed.
“
” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen.
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back.
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p.61).
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen is closed. Open the LCD screen.
be difficult to hear.
Image data
Images cannot be deleted.
The data file name is not indicated correctly.
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the camcorder
standard.
• The file is damaged.
The data file name flashes.
• The file is damaged.
Setup items
Setup items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current situation.
is not displayed.
• You can operate limited operations during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam
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You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [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:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [EXPOSURE].
• You cannot use [EXPOSURE] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [AUTO].
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.].
• You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:
– NightShot
– [SUPER NS]
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [SUPER NS].
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON.
• You cannot use [SUPER NS] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D. EFFECT]
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[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NS].
• 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:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
You cannot use [D. EFFECT].
• You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:
– [SUPER NS]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [PICT. EFFECT]
You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT].
• You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT] together with [OLD MOVIE].
You cannot view [SUR MONITOR].
• Youcannotviewthe [SURMONITOR] either youarenotrecordingin 5.1chsurroundrecording
or together with [FADER].
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when power is supplied from the AC Adaptor, or when
you turn the LCD panel facing out on your camcorder when the POWER switch is set to
(movie) or
(Still).
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Editing for movies and still images
Scenes cannot be added in the Playlist.
A scene cannot be deleted.
• Protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the image protection (p.70)
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
Images from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the
viewfinder.
• Touch
The aspect ratio of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder
to the TV.
Images from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
• You cannot zoom scenes input from the other device on your camcorder.
No sound is heard during playback.
• The audio will not be output when you connect a device via the S VIDEO plug only. Connect
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
• 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 image from,
Others
The beep sounds for five seconds.
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it
for a while in a cool place.
• Some problems have occurred in your camcorder. Turn off and on, then operate your camcorder
again.
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
(Warning on the hard disk of the
camcorder)*
Fast flashing
• An error might have occurred with the
hard disk drive in your camcorder.
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder, check the following.
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If
theproblem persistsevenafter you havetried
a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
(Warning on the hard disk of the
camcorder)*
Fast flashing
• The hard disk of the camcorder is fully
recorded.
C:04:00
• An error might have occurred with the
hard disk drive in your camcorder.
E (Battery level warning)
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
Slow flashing
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an
• Depending on the operating
environment or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder
(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
C:13:ss
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
Fast flashing*
C:32:ss
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremelyhigh.Turnoffyourcamcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:40:ss /
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss /
E:94:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
Inform them of the 5-digit code, which
starts from “E.”
(Low temperature warning)
Fast flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Make the camcorder
warm.
(Warningindicatorpertainingtothe
flash)*
100-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
Slow flashing
• Still charging.
Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
Fast flashing
• The file is unreadable.
• There is something wrong with the flash.
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(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
HDD full. Cannot record.
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the
flash.
Movie scene number is full.
Cannot record.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands and record the
image. However, note that the camera-
shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
Movie folder full. Cannot record
movies.
perform [HDD FORMAT].
*
You hear a melody when the warning indicators
Still scene number is full. Cannot
record.
Description of warning
messages
Still pic folder full. Cannot record
stills.
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
perform [HDD FORMAT].
x Battery
Movie recording disabled.
• Movies cannot be recorded due to some
limitations of the hard disk of the
camcorder. However, youmaybe able to
record still images.
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
x Hard disk
Still recording disabled.
• Still images cannot be recorded due to
some limitations of the hard disk of the
camcorder. However, youmaybe able to
record movies.
Drive error. Turn on power again.
• A problem occurred with the hard disk.
Turn off and then on again.
No applicable files available.
• Image files have been deleted.
Overheated. Cannot access HDD.
Format error. Please format.
Low temperature. Cannot access
HDD.
• The hard disk of the camcorder is set
differently from the default format.
may enable you to use your camcorder.
Recording disabled.
• A malfunction has occurred with the
hard disk of the camcorder. Turn off and
then on again.
Data error.
• An error occurred during reading or
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.
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Access error.
• An error occurred during reading or
Connect the camcorder to a
PictBridge compatible printer.
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
Management file damaged. Create
new file?
Error. Cancel the task.
• The image management file is damaged.
When you touch [YES], a new image
management file is created. When a new
management file is created, the old
recorded images on the hard disk of the
camcorder cannot be played back.
(Image files are not damaged.)
In this case, copy the image files to
computer by following the steps in
“Copying images to a computer” in
“Computer Application Guide”.
• Check the printer.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
x Flash
Charging... Cannot record still
images.
Buffer overflow
• The drop sensor senses a drop of the
camcorder, and you may not record the
image. Set the drop sensor to [OFF], and
you may be able to record the image
again.
• You are trying to record a still image
while the flash is charging.
Flash cannot charge. Not available.
• A malfunction has occurred with the
strobe and disable charging.
Recovering data
vibration.
Avoid any
Lens accessoryattached. Cannotuse
flash.
• Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
• The flash does not work when attaching
the conversion lens (optional) or filter
(optional).
Cannot recover data.
• Writing data onto the hard disk of the
camcorder has failed. Attempts were
made to recover the data, but they were
unsuccessful.
x Lens cover
Lens cover not fully open. Turn power
off then on. (p.19)
x PictBridge compliant printer
Lens cover is not closed. Turn the
power off once. (p.19)
Check the connected device.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
remove the USB cable (supplied) and
reconnect it.
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x Easy Handycam
Alreadyaddedto
mode'sP-MENU.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam. (p.24)
Drop sensor activated. USB function
ended.
Press END button and end USB
connection.
Cannot start Easy Handycam with
• During USB connection, you cannot
perform One Touch DVD Burn.
Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with
Invalid during Easy Handycam
operation (p.24)
x Other
E Please connect AC Adaptor.
• You are trying to format the camcorder
hard disk, while the battery capacity is
low. Use the AC Adaptor as the power
source to prevent the battery from
wearing out in the middle of this
operation.
Playback prohibited.
• You can only play back the images
recorded by the camcorder.
Playlist full.
• You cannot create the playlist exceeding
99 scenes.
Data protected.
Copy Inhibit.
• The copyright protected images cannot
be dubbed on the camcorder.
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
You can use your camcorderin 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].
AC-L200
[a]
[b]
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is a NTSC system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be a NTSC system
based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
System
Used in
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL
PAL - M
PAL - N
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A.,
NTSC
Venezuela, etc.
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
SECAM
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Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Set [AREA SET] and [DST SET] in the
TIME/LANGU. (p.22).
World time difference
1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area Time-zone
code differences
Area setting
Area setting
1
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
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.
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
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
3
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
4
5
6
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Alaska
7
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
NewYork, Bogota
Santiago
8
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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Files on the camcorder hard disk/folder structure
The files/folder structure are shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the files/
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on a camcorder. To enjoy still images or
movies by connecting to a computer, refer to “Computer Application Guide,” then use the
supplied application.
• Do not modify the files or folders on the
camcorder through the computer without using
1 Image management files
When you delete the files, you cannot
the supplied computer application. The image
record/playback the images correctly.
files may be destroyed or may not be played back.
* The files are defaulted as hidden files
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
and not usually displayed.
above operation without using the supplied
computer application.
2 Movie files (MPEG2 files)
The extension of the files is “.MPG”. The
maximumsizeis2GB.Whenthecapacity
directly from the computer.
of a file exceeds 2GB, the file becomes
divided.
The file numbers go up automatically.
When the file numbers exceeds 9,999,
another folder is created to store new
movie files.
The folder name goes up: [100PNV01]
t [101PNV01]
• Do not format the hard disk of the camcorder
using the computer. It may not operate correctly.
• When the file extensions are not displayed on the
the “Computer Application Guide”.
• Do not copy the files on the hard disk of the
camcorder from the computer. Operation is not
guaranteed.
• When the folder number shows 999 and file
number exceeds 9,999, recording may not be
possible. In this case, perform [HDD FORMAT]
3 Still image files (JPEG files)
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The
file numbers go up automatically. When
the capacity of a file number exceeds
9,999, another folder is created to store
new image files.
The folder name goes higher as shown
here: [100MSDCF] t [101MSDCF]
• You can access from the computer when you set
[USB SELECT] to [
disk of the camcorder by connecting the USB
cable to your computer.
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
• BesuretoslidethePOWERswitchtoOFF(CHG)
This unit is compatible with an
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 two or three
times the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (P series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” P series battery packs have
the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger (optional).
The“InfoLITHIUM”batterypackcalculates
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.
Charging the battery pack
• Be sure tochargethebatterypack beforeyoustart
using your camcorder.
• The E mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometimes flashes
dependingontheoperatingconditionsorambient
temperature and environment even if the
remaining battery time is approximately 20
minutes.
• It is recommended that you charge the battery
pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 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 remove the
cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
How to store the battery pack
• Ifthebattery packisnot usedforalongtime, fully
charge the battery pack and discharge it on your
camcorder once a year to maintain the proper
function. Tostorethebatterypack, removeitfrom
your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder,
leave your camcorder in the recording standby
with the [A.SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the
STANDARD SET in the SETUP screen until the
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surroundingtemperatureis10°C(50°F)orbelow,
andthelengthoftimeyoucanusethebatterypack
becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the
following to use thebatterypack for alonger time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before you
start taking shots.
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,theoperatingconditions,andenvironment
in which each battery pack is used.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FP90 (optional).
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or reverse operation wears
out thebattery packfaster. It is recommendedthat
you use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FP71/
NP-FP90 (optional).
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Maintenance and precautions
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
On use and care
• Do not useor store thecamcorder and accessories
in the following locations.
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold or humid
places. Never leave them exposed to
temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as
under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car
parked in the sun. They may malfunction or
become deformed.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin
– ifany liquid getsin youreyes, wash with plenty
of water and consult a doctor.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
– NearAMreceiversandvideoequipment.Noise
may occur.
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
x Whennotusingyourcamcorderforalong
time
• Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back images or recording for about three
minutes.
• Useup thebatterypackcompletelybeforestoring
it.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
– Anywhere very humid.
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder. This may
cause malfunction to your camcorder.
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these instruction manual.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
fromrainorseawater. Ifyourcamcordergetswet,
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.
• Avoidroughhandling,disassembling,modifying,
physical shock, or impact such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on the product. Be
particularly careful of the lens.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisturemaycondensewhenyoubringyour
camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your
camcorder in a humid place as follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a
place warmed up by a heating device.
• Youbringyourcamcorderfromanairconditioned
car or room into a hot place outside.
• You useyour camcorderafter asquall or ashower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder
in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove
the bag when the air temperature inside the
plastic bag has reached the surrounding
temperature (after about one hour).
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• Whenremovingthepowercord,pullitbytheplug
and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord such as by placing
anything heavy on it.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for
about an hour.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
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• Do not use a sharp-pointed tool to calibrate the
LCD screen. Doing so may damage the surface
of the screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have
rotatedit, or if you havesetit withthe LCD screen
side facing out.
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 handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
withasoftclothlightlymoistenedwith water, and
then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
x To clean the LCD screen
• Avoid the followings to prevent damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzin,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide and sunscreen.
– Handling with abovesubstanceson your hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (optional) 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.
Care and storage of the camera lens
• Wipe thesurface of thelenscleanwith asoft cloth
in the following instances:
– when there are fingerprints on the lens surface.
– in hot or humid locations
– when the lens is exposed to salty air such as at
the seaside.
• Storethelensin awell-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.
x On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.
1 Slide the POWER switch to light up the
(PLAY/EDIT) lamp.
2 Remove cables other than that of the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder.
3 Touch
t [SETUP] t
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
STANDARD SET t [CALIBRATION].
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
CALIBRATION
1/3
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switchissettoOFF(CHG).Thepre-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 3 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.
Touch the "x"
CANCEL
4 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
a thin object such as a corner of
“MemoryStick Duo”.
The position of the “×” changes.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
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x 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.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
• 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.
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Specifications
Minimum illumination
System
5 lx (lux) (F1.8)
Video compression format
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot function)
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
*1
“Exif”isafileformatforstillimages, established
Hard Disk
bytheJEITA(JapanElectronicsandInformation
Technology Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information such as
your camcorder’s setting information at the time
of recording.
30 GB
Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Video signal
*2
In 16:9 mode, the focal length figures are actual
NTSC color, EIA standards
figures resulting from wide angle pixel readout.
Recording format
Movie
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
MPEG2-PS
Still image
Exif *1 Ver.2.2
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video input/output
Recording/playback time
HQ:Approx. 440 min
SP: Approx. 650 min
LP: Approx. 1 250 min
10 pin connector
Input/Output auto switch
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Chrominancesignal: 0.286Vp-p, 75Ω(ohms),
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms), Output impedance less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)
Number of recordable movies/still images
Movie: Maximum of 9 999
Still image: Maximum of 9 999
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder
color
Image device
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
USB jack
mini-B
Gross:
REMOTE jack
Approx. 3 310 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 4:3):
Approx. 2 050 000 pixels
Effective (Movie, 16:9):
Approx. 2 060 000 pixels
Effective (Still, 4:3):
Approx. 3 050 000 pixels
Effective (Still, 16:9):
Approx. 2 290 000 pixels
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)
LCD screen
Picture
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total number of pixels
123 200 (560 × 220)
Lens
General
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
Filter diameter:30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
Optical:10×, Digital:20×, 120×
F=1.8 - 2.9
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption (when using the
battery pack)
Focal length
During camera recording using LCD
f=5.1 - 51 mm (7/32 - 2 1/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
For movies:
4.3 W
Viewfinder
3.9 W
42.8 - 495 mm (1 11/16 - 19 1/2 in.) (16:9)*2
45 - 450 mm (1 13/16 - 17 3/4 in.) (4:3)
For still images:
Operating temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
40.6 - 406 mm (1 5/8 - 16 in.) (16:9)
37 - 370 mm (1 1/2 - 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)
Storage temperature
-20°C to + 60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K),
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
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Dimensions (Approx.)
On trademarks
• “Handycam” and
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “MemoryStick Duo” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• “ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder” is a
trademark of Pixela Corporation.
82 × 69 × 149 mm (3 3/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.)
(w×h×d)
are
Mass (Approx.)
535 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only
615 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NP-FP60
rechargeable battery pack
Supplied accessories
AC Adaptor AC-L200
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator and Dolby Digital
Stereo Creator are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Power requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®” are
not mentioned in each case in this manual.
18 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Notes on the License
Storage temperature
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS
EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
-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 at the label of AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FP60
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
7.2 wh (1 000 mAh)
Dimensions (Approx.)
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w×h×d)
Mass (Approx.)
80 g (2.9 oz)
Operating temperature
0°C to + 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Type
Li-ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Glossary, Index
Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound
x Fragmentation
A system that plays back sound on 6
The condition of a hard disk in which files
are divided into pieces scattered around the
hard disk. You may not save your images
correct. You can solve the condition by
speakers,3atthefront(left, rightandcenter)
and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an
additional low-pass sub woofer counted as
a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120Hz or
lower. Thesubwoofer isonlycountedas0.1
channelbecauseitsplaybackbandisnarrow.
The all-round audio reproduction is more
realistic than stereo, which only reproduces
movement of sound from side to side.
x JPEG
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts
Group, a still image data compression (data
capacity reduction) standard. Hard Disk
Drive Handycam records still images in
JPEG format.
x Dolby Digital
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Sound can be recorded in various formats,
from 5.1ch surround to 2ch stereo or
monaural audio.
x MPEG2
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts
Group, thegroupof standardsfor thecoding
(image compression) of video (movie) and
audio. There are MPEG1 (standard
definition) and MPEG2 (high definition)
formats. Hard Disk Drive Handycam
records movies in MPEG2 format.
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Sound compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories Inc. which
compresses audio efficiently while
preserving high sound quality. It enables
recording of 5.1ch surround sound while
using the hard disk space of the camcorder
more efficiently. DVD created by Dolby
Digital 5.1 Creator can be played back on a
DVDdevicescompatiblewithDolbyDigital
5.1. If you own a 5.1ch system (such as a
home theater system) you can enjoy a
powerful sound.
x Photomovie
A series of still images (JPEG format)
converted and resaved as a movie (MPEG
format), which can be played back on
another DVD device or computer. Create a
Photomovie to view still images on a DVD
devicethatdoesnotsupportJPEGplayback.
Still images converted to a Photomovie are
played back continuously like a slide show.
Resolution is slightly reduced.
x Extension
x PictBridge
The last three letters of a file name after “.”.
The extension of a movie file recorded on
the camcorder is “.MPG,” while that of a
still image is “.JPG”. If you cannot see an
extension on your file name, see “Computer
Application Guide”.
PictBridge is a standard created for direct
printingfrom digitalcameras to printers. By
connectingaPictBridge-compatibleprinter,
you can print out still images without using
x Formatting
x Playlist
The process of deleting all recorded image
datafromthe harddiskofthecamcorder and
restoring its original storage capacity. You
can initialize the hard disk of the camcorder
A list of your favorite selected original
movies.
It enables simple editing of original
recorded data such as changing playback
order.
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x Protection
Thesettingforpreventingyoufromdeleting
image data.
x Recording mode
By setting the recording mode before
recording, you can select the image quality.
There are 3 modes: HQ (high quality), SP
(standard play) and LP (long play). The
higher the recording quality, the shorter the
recording time.
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to
view many images at the same time. The
VISUAL INDEX screen uses a thumbnail
display system.
x USB 2.0
USB 2.0 is a standard for connecting with
various devices. When your computer is
compatible with USB 2.0, you can transfer
data in high-speed between computers.
x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the
recording format for automatically
controlling the bit rate (the volume of
recording data in a given time segment)
according to the scene being recorded. For
fast-movingvideo, alotof discspace isused
to produce a clear image so the recording
time is short.
x VISUAL INDEX
Thisfunctiondisplaysimagesofmoviesand
still images you have recorded so that you
can select those scenes you want to play
back.
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Index
Button-type lithium battery
Numeric
C
A
E
Computer Application
Adjusting exposure
See “Computer Application
Guide”
See “Computer Application
Guide”
F
Connect
See“ComputerApplication
Guide”
A.SHUT OFF
.................... See SPOT METER
B
Battery
D
BATT (battery)
H
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Movie
I
REC MODE
ImageMixer for HDD
N
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
NS LIGHT
J
Pre-installed rechargeable
Number of recordable still
Preparation
O
L
See“ComputerApplication
Guide”
P
Q
LUMI. KEY
R
M
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V
Still image
VF B.LIGHT
VF WIDE DISP
..............................................62
S
Viewfinder lensadjustment
Searching for the images
W
T
TIME/LANGU.
...........See Remote Commander
Z
See “Computer Application
Guide”
U
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