Sony HANDYCAM DCR SR220 User Manual

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Enjoying your  
camcorder  
8
Digital Video Camera Recorder  
Getting Started 12  
Recording/Playback 22  
Handycam Handbook  
Editing 38  
Utilizing recording  
52  
media  
DCR-SR220  
Customizing your  
56  
camcorder  
Troubleshooting 78  
Additional Information 90  
Quick Reference 99  
2008 Sony Corporation  
Connect cables to the connectors of the  
Handycam Station when using your camcorder  
attached to the Handycam Station. Do not  
connect the cables to both the Handycam  
Station and your camcorder.  
About changing the language setting  
e on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 18).  
About menu items, LCD panel and lens  
A menu item that is grayed out is not available  
under the current recording or playback  
conditions.  
About this Handbook  
e LCD screens and indicators shown in  
this Handbook were taken with a digital still  
camera, and may look different from what you  
actually see.  
Design and specifications of media and other  
accessories are subject to change without notice.  
In this Handbook, the hard disk of your  
camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are  
called “media.”  
e LCD screen is manufactured using  
extremely high-precision technology, so over  
99.99% of the pixels are effective. However,  
there may be some tiny black points and/or  
bright points (white, red, blue, or green in  
color) that appear constantly on the LCD  
screen. ese points are normal results of the  
manufacturing process and do not affect the  
recording in any way.  
About the Carl Zeiss lens  
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl  
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly  
by Carl Zeiss in Germany, and Sony  
Corporation, and produces superior  
images. It adopts the MTF measurement  
system for video cameras and offers a  
quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.  
Black point  
White, red, blue or  
green point  
Also, the lens for your camcorder is T  
-coated to suppress unwanted reflections,  
then faithfully reproduce colors.  
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct  
sunlight for long periods of time may cause  
malfunctions.  
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause  
your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of  
the sun only in low light conditions, such as at  
dusk.  
MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. e  
number value indicates the amount of light  
from a subject coming into the lens.  
On recording  
Before starting to record, test the recording  
function to make sure the image and sound are  
recorded without any problems.  
Compensation for the contents of recordings  
cannot be provided, even if recording or  
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of  
the camcorder, recording media, etc.  
TV color systems differ depending on the  
countries/regions. To view your recordings on a  
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.  
Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the copyright laws.  
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Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam  
Save all your recorded image data  
When the camcorder is connected to a  
computer  
Do not try to format the hard disk of the  
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your  
camcorder may not operate correctly.  
To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on external media  
periodically. It is recommended that you save  
the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R  
using your computer (p. 37). Also, you can save  
your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD  
recorder (p. 47).  
Note on using the camcorder at high  
altitudes  
Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure  
area, where the altitude is more than 3,000  
meters (9,800 feet). Doing so may damage the  
hard disk drive of your camcorder.  
Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder  
e 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. Aſter recording, do not apply  
vibration or shock to the camcorder, while the  
ACCESS lamp is lit.  
When using a shoulder belt (not supplied), do  
not crash the camera against an object.  
Do not use this camcorder in very loud areas.  
e hard disk of the camcorder may not be  
recognized, or recording or playback may not  
be possible.  
Note on disposal/transfer  
If you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 53) to  
format the hard disk of the camcorder, data  
may not be completely deleted from the hard  
disk. When you transfer the camcorder, it is  
recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]  
(p. 54) to prevent the recovery of 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.  
If you cannot record/play back images,  
perform [MEDIA FORMAT]  
On the drop sensor  
To protect the internal hard disk from shock  
by dropping, the camcorder has a drop sensor  
function (p. 69). When a drop occurs, or  
under a non-gravity condition, the block noise  
made when this function is activated by the  
camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop  
sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/  
playback may be stopped.  
If you repeat recording/deleting images for a  
long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the  
media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In  
such a case, save your images on some type of  
external media first (p. 37), and then perform  
[MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 53).  
Fragmentation Glossary (p. 107)  
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor  
Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor aſter turning off the POWER switch.  
Note on operating temperatures  
When the temperature of the camcorder  
becomes extremely high or extremely low, you  
may not be able to record or play back on the  
camcorder, due to the protection features of the  
camcorder being activated in such situations. In  
this case, a message appears on the LCD screen  
(p. 86).  
Table of contents  
Playback........................................................ 30  
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint  
(Film Roll Index).............................................. 32  
Searching for desired scene by face  
Read this before operating your  
camcorder ....................................................2  
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive  
Handycam ....................................................4  
Subject examples and solutions.............7  
(Face Index)....................................................... 32  
Searching for desired images by date  
(Date Index)....................................................... 33  
Using PB zoom.................................................... 33  
Playing back a series of still images (Slide  
show)..................................................................... 34  
Enjoying your camcorder  
Playing the image on a TV...................... 35  
Saving images ............................................ 37  
Operation flow ..............................................8  
HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking  
advantage of two types of menus.......9  
Editing  
Getting Started  
(OTHERS) category............................. 38  
Deleting images......................................... 38  
Capturing a still image from a movie  
...................................................................... 41  
Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder  
....................................................................... 42  
Dividing a movie........................................ 44  
Creating the Playlist ................................. 45  
Dubbing to other devices ...................... 47  
Step 1: Checking supplied items ......... 12  
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ...... 13  
Step 3: Turning the power on, and  
setting the date and time .................... 17  
Changing the language setting............... 18  
Step 4: Making setting adjustments  
before recording ..................................... 19  
Step 5: Selecting the media................... 20  
Printing recorded still images  
(PictBridge compliant printer) ........... 50  
Recording/Playback  
Utilizing recording media  
Recording and playback with ease (Easy  
Handycam operation) ........................... 22  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category........... 52  
Checking the media information ........ 52  
Deleting all images (Formatting)......... 53  
Preventing data on the hard disk of the  
camcorder from being recovered..... 54  
Recording..................................................... 25  
Zooming................................................................. 27  
Recording sound with more presence  
(5.1ch surround recording) ..................... 27  
Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON)  
................................................................................... 27  
Recording high quality still images  
Repairing the image database file ...... 55  
during movie recording (Dual Rec).... 28  
Recording in dark places (NightShot)... 28  
Adjusting the exposure for backlit  
subjects................................................................ 28  
Recording in mirror mode........................... 29  
Recording fast action in slow-motion  
(SMTH SLW REC)............................................. 29  
5
Customizing your camcorder  
Quick Reference  
What you can do with the  
Identifying parts and controls .............. 99  
(SETTINGS) category of the HOME  
MENU........................................................... 56  
Using the HOME MENU................................. 56  
Indicators displayed during recording/  
playback...................................................105  
Glossary.......................................................107  
Index ............................................................108  
List of the  
(SETTINGS) category items  
................................................................................... 57  
MOVIE SETTINGS........................................ 58  
(Items for recording movies)  
PHOTO SETTINGS ...................................... 62  
(Items for recording still images)  
VIEW IMAGES SET...................................... 64  
(Items to customize the display)  
SOUND/DISP SET....................................... 66  
(Items to adjust sound and the screen)  
OUTPUT SETTINGS .................................... 67  
(Items for when connecting other  
devices)  
CLOCK/ LANG ......................................... 68  
(Items to set clock and language)  
GENERAL SET .............................................. 69  
(Other setup items)  
Activating functions using the  
OPTION MENU.................................... 71  
Using the OPTION MENU............................. 71  
Recording items on the OPTION MENU  
................................................................................... 72  
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU... 72  
Functions set in the OPTION MENU  
....................................................................... 73  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting........................................ 78  
Warning indicators and messages...... 86  
Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad.............. 90  
File/folder structure on the camcorder  
hard disk and “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”............................................................. 92  
Maintenance and precautions.............. 93  
6
Subject examples and solutions  
Checking your golf  
swing  
Getting a good shot  
of a ski slope or  
beach  
SMTH SLW REC.............................................29  
Backlight .....................................................28  
BEACH..........................................................75  
SNOW..........................................................75  
Capturing still  
images during  
movie recording  
A child on the stage  
under a spot light  
Dual Rec.......................................................28  
SPOTLIGHT...................................................75  
Flowers in close-up  
Fireworks with all  
its splendor  
PORTRAIT.....................................................75  
FIREWORKS..................................................74  
FOCUS..........................................................73  
FOCUS..........................................................73  
TELE MACRO ................................................73  
Focusing on the dog  
on the left side of  
the screen  
A sleeping child  
under dim light  
FOCUS..........................................................73  
SPOT FOCUS.................................................73  
NightShot....................................................28  
COLOR SLOW SHTR.......................................76  
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Enjoying your camcorder  
Operation flow  
You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording  
and still image recording (p. 20).  
e media you set is effective for recording/playback/editing operations.  
Get ready (p. 12).  
Selecting the media (p. 20)  
Shoot using your camcorder (p. 25).  
Play back the images.  
Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 30)  
Viewing on the TV connected to your camcorder (p. 35)  
Save recorded images.  
Dubbing/copying images from the hard disk to a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 42)  
Saving images on a DVD using a computer (p. 37)  
Importing images to a computer (p. 37)  
Dubbing to other devices (p. 47)  
Delete images.  
If the media of your camcorder is full, you cannot record new  
images. Delete the image data that has been saved on your  
computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can record new  
images on the free media space again.  
Deleting the selected images (p. 38)  
Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 53)  
8
HOME” and “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of menus  
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder  
(HELP)  
Displays a description of the item (p. 10)  
Category  
Categories and items of the HOME MENU  
(CAMERA) category  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
Item  
Page  
22  
22  
Item  
Page  
20  
20  
52  
53  
55  
MOVIE*  
PHOTO*  
SMTH SLW REC  
MOVIE MEDIA SET*  
PHOTO MEDIA SET*  
MEDIA INFO  
MEDIA FORMAT*  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
29  
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
Item  
Page  
30  
32  
(SETTINGS) category  
VISUAL INDEX*  
To customize your camcorder (p. 56)*.  
INDEX*  
For the items available in the  
(SETTINGS) category, see page 57.  
32  
45  
INDEX*  
PLAYLIST  
*
You can also set these items during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 22).  
(OTHERS) category  
Item  
Page  
38  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
50  
92  
DELETE*  
PHOTO CAPTURE  
MOVIE DUB  
PHOTO COPY  
EDIT  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
PRINT  
USB CONNECT  
9
Using the HOME MENU  
4
5
Touch the desired item.  
Example: [EDIT]  
1
While pressing the green button,  
turn the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn on the  
power.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
To hide the HOME MENU screen  
Touch  
.
When you want to know something about  
the function of each item on the HOME  
MENU - HELP  
2
3
Press  
(HOME) (or ).  
(HOME)  
1
Press  
(HOME).  
e HOME MENU appears.  
(HOME)   
Touch the desired category.  
2
Touch (HELP).  
Example: (OTHERS) category  
e bottom of the (HELP) button  
turns orange.  
10  
3
Touch the item you want to learn  
more about.  
When you touch an item, its  
explanation appears on the screen.  
To apply the option, touch [YES],  
otherwise, touch [NO].  
To deactivate the HELP  
Touch (HELP) again in step 2.  
Using the OPTION MENU  
Just a touch on the screen during shooting  
or playback displays the functions available  
at that moment. You will find it easy to  
make various settings. See page 71 for  
further details.  
(OPTION)  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Make sure that you have the following  
items supplied with your camcorder.  
e number in the parentheses indicates  
the number of that item supplied.  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FH60 (1) (p. 13, 94)  
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software”  
(1)  
Picture Motion Browser (Soſtware)  
PMB Guide  
Handycam Handbook (is Handbook)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13)  
Handycam Station (1) (p. 13)  
“Operating Guide” (1)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 47)  
USB cable (1) (p. 50)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 103)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
12  
Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
/CHG (charge)  
lamp  
Battery pack  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
POWER switch  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord (Mains lead)  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) (p. 94) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
4
5
Attach the battery pack by sliding it  
in the direction of the arrow until it  
clicks.  
Notes  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station securely.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on the Handycam Station.  
e /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
e /CHG (charge) lamp turns off  
when the battery pack is fully charged.  
Be sure that the mark on the DC plug  
is facing up.  
When setting the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack  
cover.  
2
3
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
Notes  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the Handycam Station and  
the DC plug.  
Turn the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG)  
(the default setting).  
13  
To remove your camcorder from the  
Handycam Station  
Turn off the power, then remove the  
camcorder from the Handycam Station  
holding both your camcorder and the  
Handycam Station.  
To remove the battery pack  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
BATT (battery)  
release lever  
Notes  
When you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 17)/  
ACCESS lamps (p. 25) is turned off.  
When you store the battery pack, fully discharge  
the battery before storing it for an extended  
period (see page 95 for the details of storage).  
To charge the battery pack using only the AC  
Adaptor  
Turn off the power, then connect the  
AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your  
camcorder.  
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) for the  
power source  
Make the same connections as you do when  
charging the battery pack. e battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
POWER switch  
To check the remaining battery (Battery  
Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),  
then press DISP/BATT INFO.  
with the mark  
on the right.  
DC IN jack  
Open the  
jack cover  
DC plug  
Notes  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
1ꢀ  
*
Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
Aſter a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the  
information is displayed.  
Notes  
All times measured under the following  
settings:  
Recording mode: [SP]  
e LCD backlight turns on  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
Playback time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Battery pack  
Playback time*  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
NP-FH50  
120  
125  
160  
165  
255  
270  
Charging time  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
135  
NP-FH100  
580  
600  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
135  
Top: When the media is set to the hard disk  
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”  
170  
390  
*
When the LCD backlight is on.  
NP-FH100  
On the battery pack  
Before changing the battery pack, turn the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the  
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 17)/  
ACCESS lamp (p. 25).  
e /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not  
be correctly displayed under the following  
conditions:  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Continuous  
recording time  
Typical recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
85  
90  
115  
120  
190  
195  
430  
440  
40  
40  
50  
60  
90  
90  
210  
220  
e battery pack is not attached correctly.  
e battery pack is damaged.  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
e battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info  
only).  
e power will not be supplied from the  
battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected  
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the  
Handycam Station, even when the power cord  
(mains lead) is disconnected from the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
When attaching an optional video light, it is  
recommended that you use an NP-FH70/FH100  
battery pack.  
NP-FH100  
Top: When the media is set to the hard disk  
Bottom: When the media is set to the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”  
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We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,  
which only allows short recording and playback  
times, with your camcorder.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
Times measured when using the camcorder at  
25°C (77 ˚F) (10°C to 30°C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is  
recommended).  
e available recording and playback time will  
be shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
e available recording and playback time will  
be shorter depending on the conditions under  
which you use your camcorder.  
On the AC Adaptor  
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
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. is may cause a malfunction.  
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
source (mains) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
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Step 3: Turning the  
power on, and setting  
the date and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
3
4
5
Select the desired geographical  
area with , then touch [NEXT].  
/
Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],  
then touch [NEXT].  
(HOME)  
Set [Y] (year) with  
/
.
Touch the button  
on the LCD  
screen.  
POWER switch  
6
7
8
Select [M] with  
the month with  
/
/
, then set  
.
1
While pressing the green button,  
turn the POWER switch repeatedly  
in the direction of the arrow until  
the respective lamp lights up.  
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the  
same way, then touch [NEXT].  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
Make sure that the clock is correctly  
set, then touch  
.
Go to step 3 when you turn on your  
camcorder for the first time.  
e clock starts.  
You can set any year up to the year  
2037.  
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.  
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.  
2
Touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS)  
[CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK  
SET].  
e [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
17  
To turn off the power  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Notes  
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 built-in rechargeable battery and  
then set the date and time again (p. 97).  
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to  
be ready to shoot aſter the power is turned on.  
You cannot operate your camcorder during this  
time.  
e lens cover opens automatically when the  
power is turned on. It closes when the playback  
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.  
In the default setting, the power turns off  
automatically if you leave your camcorder  
unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to  
save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 69).  
Tips  
e date and time do not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the media, and can be displayed during  
playback ([DATA CODE], p. 64).  
Refer to page 91 for information concerning  
“World time difference.”  
If the buttons on the touch panel do not  
work correctly, adjust the touch panel  
[CALIBRATION] (p. 96).  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Touch (HOME)   
(SETTINGS)   
[CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE  
SET], then select the desired language.  
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording  
Adjusting the LCD panel  
Fastening the grip belt  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play ().  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
90 degrees to the  
camcorder  
90 degrees  
(max.)  
DISP/BATT INFO  
180 degrees  
(max.)  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make the  
battery last longer  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds until  
appears.  
is setting is practical when you use  
your camcorder in bright conditions or  
when you want to save battery power. e  
recorded image will not be affected by the  
setting. To turn on the LCD backlight,  
press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds until  
disappears.  
Notes  
Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
panel.  
Tips  
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you  
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen  
facing out. is is convenient during playback  
operations.  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS)   
[SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BRIGHT]  
(p. 66), and adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
e information is displayed or hidden (display  
no display) each time you press DISP/  
BATT INFO.  
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Step 5: Selecting the media  
You can select the hard disk or “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/  
editing media on your camcorder. Select  
the media for movies and still images  
separately.  
2
Touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to select  
the media for movies, and touch  
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] to select the  
media for still images.  
e default setting is hard disk for movies  
and still images.  
e media setting screen appears.  
60min  
Hard Disk  
Movie  
Still image  
“Memory Stick”  
Notes  
You can do recording/playback/editing  
operations for the selected media only. When  
you want to change the media, reselect the  
media.  
e recordable time with [SP] recording mode  
(the default setting) is as follows (approx.):  
3
4
Select the media you want to set.  
Touch [YES]   
.
e media is changed.  
e internal hard disk:  
21 hours 50 minutes  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (4 GB) made by  
To confirm the media setting  
Turn the POWER switch repeatedly to  
Sony Corporation:  
1 hour 20 minutes  
Check the number of recordable still images on  
the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 105).  
light up the  
(Movie) or  
(Still) lamp,  
depending on which media setting you want  
to check.  
Check the media icon on the screen.  
1
Touch  
MEDIA) on the screen.  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
: Hard disk  
: “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”  
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e [Create a new Image Database File.]  
screen appears on the LCD screen when  
you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
Inserting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if  
[MEMORY STICK] has been selected as  
the media.  
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in  
your camcorder, see page 2.  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the  
direction of the arrow.  
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right  
direction until it clicks.  
3
Touch [YES].  
To record only still images on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO].  
Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.  
To remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and  
lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Notes  
Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover while  
ACCESS lamp (“Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”)  
recording.  
Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” forcibly  
in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction  
to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” Memory Stick  
Duo slot or image data.  
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.  
It may be possible that there is not enough free  
space.] appears in step 3, format the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” (p. 53). All recorded data on  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” will be deleted  
when you format.  
2
If you have selected [MEMORY  
STICK] as the movie media, turn the  
POWER switch until the  
lamp lights up.  
(Movie)  
Be careful not to allow the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” to pop out and fall when you push on and  
remove it.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording and playback with ease  
(Easy Handycam operation)  
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform  
recording or playback operations without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size  
larger for easy viewing. e images are recorded on the selected media (p. 20).  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
turn it while pressing the green button.  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
Turn the POWER switch until the  
1
Turn the POWER switch until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
2
3
Press EASY .  
2
3
Press EASY .  
appears on  
appears on  
the LCD screen.  
the LCD screen.  
Press START/STOP (or ) to  
start recording.*  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus (a beep sounds), then press  
it fully (a shutter click sounds).  
[STBY] [REC]  
Flashing Lights up  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
*
e setting of [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 58).  
Tips  
During Easy Handycam operation, faces are detected with frames ([FACE DETECTION], p. 61).  
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Playing back recorded movies/still images  
1
Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.  
2
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES) (or ).  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.)  
Searches for images  
HOME MENU  
by date (p. 33)  
Previous 6 images  
Appears with the image  
on each of the tab  
that was lastly played  
back/recorded (for  
the still image recorded  
on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”).  
Next 6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
: Film Roll Index (p. 32)  
: Face Index (p. 32)  
: Displays movies.  
: Displays still images.  
3
Start playback.  
Movies:  
Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Returns (to the  
[VISUAL INDEX]  
screen)  
Beginning of the  
movie/previous  
movie  
Next movie  
e recording  
date/time*  
Stops (goes to the  
[VISUAL INDEX]  
screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
*
e setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 64).  
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Tips  
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen.  
You can slow down the playback speed by touching  
/
during pause.  
You can adjust the volume by touching  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [SOUND SETTINGS]  
[VOLUME], then with  
/
.
Still images:  
Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.  
Slide show (p. 34)  
Returns (to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen)  
e recording  
date/time*  
Goes to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen  
Previous/Next  
*
e setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 64).  
To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam  
operation  
You cannot use some buttons/functions  
during Easy Handycam operation since  
they are automatically set (p. 78). If you set  
an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy  
Handycam operation.] appears.  
Press EASY again.  
from the LCD screen.  
disappears  
Menu settings during Easy Handycam  
operation  
Press (HOME) (or ) to display  
the menu items available for setup changes  
(p. 9, 57).  
Notes  
Most of the menu items automatically return to  
the default settings. e settings of some menu  
items are fixed. For details, see page 78.  
You cannot use the  
(OPTION) menu.  
Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want  
to add effects to images or change settings.  
2ꢀ  
Recording  
e images are recorded on the media selected on the media setting (p. 20).  
e default setting is hard disk for both movies and still images.  
(HOME)   
(HOME)   
Lens cover  
Opens automatically when  
the power is switched on.  
PHOTO   
START/STOP   
ACCESS lamp (Hard disk)  
/CHG  
(charge) lamp  
START/  
STOP   
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp  
ACCESS lamp  
(“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”)  
POWER switch   
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
turn it while pressing the green button.  
Notes  
Tips  
If the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing aſter  
recording is finished, it means data is still being  
written onto the media. Do not apply shock  
or vibration to your camcorder, and do not  
remove the battery or AC Adaptor.  
e maximum continuous recordable time is  
approximately 13 hours.  
You can check the recordable time and the  
remaining capacity, etc., by touching  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE MEDIA)   
[MEDIA INFO] (p. 52).  
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in  
your camcorder, see page 2.  
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie  
file is created automatically.  
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Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
Turn the POWER switch until the  
1
Turn the POWER switch until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
2
Press START/STOP (or ).  
2
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus (a beep sounds), then press  
it fully (a shutter click sounds).  
[STBY] [REC]  
Flashing Lights up  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
appears beside or . When  
disappears, the image has been  
recorded.  
Tips  
For the recordable time and the number of  
recordable images, see pages 58 and 60.  
You can record still images by pressing PHOTO  
during movie recording ([Dual Rec],  
(p. 28)).  
A frame is shown on the detected face, and the  
detected face image is optimized automatically  
([FACE DETECTION], p. 61).  
When a face is detected during movie  
recording, flashes and the detected face is  
stored in the index. You can search for a desired  
scene by a face image when playing back ([Face  
Index], p. 61).  
You can switch the recording mode by touching  
(HOME) (or )  
[MOVIE] or [PHOTO].  
(CAMERA)   
You can create still images from recorded  
movies (p. 41).  
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Zooming  
Recording sound with more presence  
(5.1ch surround recording)  
You can magnify images up to 15 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever or  
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can  
be recorded with the Built-in microphone.  
You can enjoy realistic sound when playing  
the movie on devices that support 5.1ch  
surround sound.  
Built-in microphone  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround  
sound Glossary (p. 107)  
Notes  
If you play back 5.1ch sound on your  
camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically  
converted and output in 2ch.  
Tips  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch  
SURROUND] (  
) or [2ch STEREO]  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
(
) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 58).  
Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON)  
Notes  
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the lever  
may also be recorded.  
You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
e minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
When you press QUICK ON, the  
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power  
saving mode) instead of turning off. e  
QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during  
sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to  
start recording in about 1 second when you  
start recording next time.  
Tips  
You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 59) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 15 × when  
recording movies.  
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Tips  
Recording in dark places (NightShot)  
During sleep mode, the battery is consumed at  
about half that of usual recording, enabling you  
to save battery power.  
e power turns off automatically if you do  
not operate your camcorder for a certain  
period during sleep mode. You can set the time  
that you want the camcorder to remain on  
before automatically turning off in sleep mode  
([QUICK ON STBY], (p. 69)).  
Recording high quality still images  
during movie recording (Dual Rec)  
You can record high quality still images  
during movie recording by pressing  
PHOTO.  
Infrared port  
When you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to  
ON, appears. You can record images in  
dark places.  
Notes  
You cannot use the flash during movie  
recording.  
may appear when the capacity of the  
recording media is not enough or when you  
record still images continuously. You cannot  
Notes  
e NightShot and Super NightShot functions  
use infrared light. erefore, do not cover the  
infrared port with your fingers or other objects,  
and remove the conversion lens (optional).  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot  
functions in bright places. is may cause a  
malfunction.  
record still images while  
is displayed.  
Tips  
When the POWER switch is set to  
the size of still images becomes [  
wide) or [2.2M] (4:3).  
(Movie),  
3.0M] (16:9  
You can record still images during recording  
standby in the same way as when the  
(Still)  
lamp is turned on. You can also record with the  
flash.  
Tips  
To record an image brighter, use the Super  
NightShot function (p. 76). To record an image  
more faithfully to the original colors, use the  
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 76).  
Adjusting the exposure for backlit  
subjects  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press (back light) to display . To cancel  
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To change the setting  
Touch (OPTION)   
the setting you want to change.  
the back light function, press (back light)  
again.  
tab, then select  
[TIMING]  
Recording in mirror mode  
Select the recording start point aſter  
START/STOP is pressed. e default  
setting is [3sec AFTER].  
[3sec AFTER]  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side ().  
[3sec BEFORE]  
Tips  
[RECORD SOUND]  
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds  
such as conversation on the slow motion  
pictures (e default setting is [OFF]).  
Your camcorder records sounds for  
about 12 seconds while [Recording…] is  
displayed in step .  
Recording fast action in slow-motion  
(SMTH SLW REC)  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under the ordinary  
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth  
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.  
is is useful to shoot fast actions such as a  
golf or tennis swing.  
Notes  
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a  
3-second movie (approx.).  
Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as  
good as that of normal recording.  
During Easy Handycam operation, the [SMTH  
SLW REC] function cannot be used. Cancel  
Easy Handycam operation.  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(CAMERA)   
[SMTH SLW REC].  
Press START/STOP.  
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as a  
12-second-slow-motion movie.  
[Recording…] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
Touch  
recording.  
to cancel the smooth slow  
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Playback  
You can play back images recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 20).  
e default setting is the hard disk.  
Lens cover  
Closes when an INDEX screen appears  
Power zoom lever  
POWER switch   
(HOME)   
(HOME)   
(VIEW IMAGES)   
(VIEW  
IMAGES)   
1
2
Turn the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.  
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES) (or ).  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some seconds.)  
Searches for images  
by date (p. 33)  
HOME MENU  
Previous  
6 images  
Appears with the image on  
each of the tab that was lastly  
played back/recorded (for  
the still image recorded on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”).  
Next  
6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
(OPTION)  
: Film Roll Index (p. 32)  
: Face Index (p. 32)  
: Displays movies.  
: Displays still image.  
Tips  
e number of the images on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen can be changed 6 12 by moving  
the power zoom lever . To fix this number, touch  
IMAGES SET] [ DISPLAY] (p. 65).  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [VIEW  
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3
Start playback.  
Playing movies  
Touch the tab, and the movie to be played back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Returns (to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen)  
Next movie  
Beginning of the movie/  
previous movie  
(OPTION)  
Stops (goes to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
Tips  
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen.  
Touch  
One touch of  
/
during pause to play back a movie slowly.  
/
makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches  
makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4  
touches makes it approximately 60 times faster.  
Viewing still images  
Touch the tab, and the still image to be played back.  
Returns (to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen)  
Slide show button (p. 34)  
Goes to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen  
(OPTION)  
Previous/Next  
Tips  
To adjust the volume of movies  
You can switch the playback mode by touching  
(HOME) (or ) (VIEW  
IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX].  
Touch (OPTION)   
tab   
[VOLUME], then adjust the volume with  
/
.
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Searching for desired scene by  
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)  
Searching for desired scene by face  
(Face Index)  
Movies can be divided by a set time and the  
first scene of each division is displayed on  
the INDEX screen. You can start playing  
back a movie from the selected thumbnail.  
Select beforehand the media which  
contains the recorded movie you want to  
play back (p. 20).  
e detected face images during recording  
are displayed on the index screen.  
You can play back the movie from the  
selected face image.  
Select beforehand the media which  
contains the recorded movie you want to  
play back (p. 20).  
1
Turn the POWER switch to turn on  
1
Turn the POWER switch to turn on  
the camcorder, and press  
IMAGES).  
(VIEW  
the camcorder, and press  
IMAGES).  
(VIEW  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears  
on the LCD screen.  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears  
on the LCD screen.  
2
Touch (Film Roll Index).  
2
Touch (Face Index).  
Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
Sets the interval at which to create  
thumbnails of scenes in a movie.  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
/
to select the desired  
, then touch the  
3
4
Touch  
/
to select the desired  
movie.  
Touch  
desired face image to view the  
scene.  
Touch  
/
, to search for the  
desired scene, then touch the scene  
you want to play back.  
Playback starts from the beginning of  
the scene with the selected face image.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
Notes  
Faces may not be detected depending on  
Tips  
recording conditions.  
You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by  
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who  
do not face towards the camera.  
touching  
(HOME)   
(VIEW IMAGES)  
[ INDEX].  
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Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default  
setting) before recording to play back from  
3
4
Touch the date button at the upper  
right of the LCD screen.  
[
INDEX] (p. 61). Make sure that flashes,  
and detected face images are stored in [Face  
Index].  
e recording dates of images are  
displayed on the screen.  
Tips  
Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
You can display the [Face Index] screen by  
touching  
(HOME)   
(VIEW IMAGES)  
[ INDEX].  
Searching for desired images by date  
(Date Index)  
You can efficiently search for desired  
images by date.  
Select beforehand the media which  
contains the recorded movie you want to  
play back (p. 20).  
Touch  
/
to select the date of  
the desired image, and touch  
.
e images of the selected date are  
displayed on the [VISUAL INDEX]  
screen.  
Notes  
You cannot use the date index for still images  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Tips  
On the [Film Roll Index] or [Face Index]  
1
2
Turn the POWER switch to turn on  
screen, you can use the Date Index function by  
the camcorder, and press  
IMAGES).  
(VIEW  
following the steps 3 to 4.  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears  
on the LCD screen.  
Using PB zoom  
You can magnify still images from about  
1.1 to 5 times the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on  
the LCD frame.  
To search for movies, touch the  
tab. To search for still images, touch  
the tab.  
Play back the still image you want to magnify.  
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Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto).  
e screen is framed.  
Touch the screen at the point you want to  
display in the center of the displayed frame.  
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch  
.
Playing back a series of still images  
(Slide show)  
Touch  
screen.  
on the still image playback  
e slide show begins from the selected still  
image.  
Touch  
To restart, touch  
to stop the slide show.  
again.  
Notes  
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
Tips  
You can set continuous slide show playback by  
selecting  
(OPTION)   
tab [SLIDE  
SHOW SET]. e default setting is [ON]  
(continuous playback).  
You can also play back the slide show by  
touching  
(OPTION)   
tab [SLIDE  
SHOW] on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen.  
3ꢀ  
Playing the image on a TV  
Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable  
or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
Device with an  
S VIDEO jack  
Device without  
an S VIDEO jack  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(White)  
(Red)  
A/V OUT jack  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
VCRs or TVs  
: Signal flow  
plug connection is not necessary.  
Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will  
not output audio.  
A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
e Handycam Station has an A/V  
OUT jack (p. 102) and the camcorder  
has an A/V Remote Connector (p. 99).  
Connect the A/V connecting cable  
either to the Handycam Station or to  
your camcorder, according to your  
setup.  
Notes  
Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both  
your camcorder and the Handycam Station at  
the same time. e image might get disturbed.  
Tips  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
You can display the counter on the TV screen  
by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/  
PANEL] (p. 67).  
When connecting to another device  
via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (optional), higher quality images  
can be produced than with an A/V  
connecting cable. Connect the white  
and red plugs (leſt/right audio) and  
the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)  
of the A/V connecting cable with an  
S VIDEO cable (optional). e yellow  
When your TV is connected to a VCR  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN  
input on the VCR. Set the input selector  
on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.  
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To set the aspect ratio according to the  
connected TV (16:9/ꢀ:3)  
Change the setting according to the screen  
aspect ratio of the TV you will view images  
on.  
Turn the POWER switch to turn on the  
camcorder.  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS)   
[OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE]   
[16:9] or [4:3]   
.
Notes  
When you connect your camcorder to a TV  
compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV  
TYPE] to [16:9]. e TV switches to full mode  
automatically. Refer also to the instruction  
manuals 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.  
On some 4:3 TVs, the still images recorded in  
4:3 aspect ratio may not be displayed full screen.  
is 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 (leſt channel) or red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
36  
Saving images  
Due to the limited capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some type  
of external media such as a DVD-R or a computer.  
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.  
Tips  
You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” using this  
camcorder (p. 42).  
Using a computer  
By using “Picture Motion Browser” on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded  
on your camcorder. For details, see “PMB Guide.”  
Creating a DVD with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)  
You can save images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder  
directly to a DVD with ease by pressing  
(DISC BURN) button.  
Saving images on a computer  
You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of  
a computer.  
Creating a DVD with selected images  
You can save images imported to your computer on a DVD. You can  
also edit those images.  
Refer to the supplied “Operating Guide” for information on the bundled software.  
Connecting your camcorder to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub to VCRs, DVD/HDD recorders.  
Connecting with the USB cable  
You can dub to movie dubbing compatible DVD writers, etc.  
See “Dubbing to other devices” on page ꢀ7.  
37  
Editin(gOTHERS) category  
Deleting images  
is category enables you to edit the images  
on the media. Also, you can enjoy your  
camcorder by connecting to other devices.  
You can delete images recorded on the  
media using your camcorder.  
Notes  
You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted.  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting  
the images. It may damage the media.  
Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while  
deleting movies from the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
(OTHERS) category  
When write-protection is set to the images  
in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” by another  
device, you cannot delete the images from the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Item list  
DELETE  
Tips  
You can delete images on the media (p. 38).  
You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
You can delete an image on the playback screen  
from the  
To delete all images recorded on the media and  
recover all the recordable space of the media,  
format the media (p. 53).  
PHOTO CAPTURE  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image (p. 41).  
(OPTION) menu.  
MOVIE DUB  
You can dub movies recorded on the hard  
disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 42).  
Deleting movies  
You can free media space by deleting image  
data from the media.  
PHOTO COPY  
You can check the free media space using  
[MEDIA INFO] (p. 52).  
You can copy still images recorded on the  
hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(p. 43).  
Select beforehand the media which  
contains the movie you want to delete  
(p. 20).  
EDIT  
You can edit the images (p. 44).  
Notes  
Important data should be saved on external  
media (p. 37).  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 45).  
PRINT  
1
Touch  
[DELETE].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
You can print still images on a connected  
PictBridge printer (p. 50).  
USB CONNECT  
2
3
Touch [ DELETE].  
Touch [ DELETE].  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
computer etc. via the USB cable (p. 92).  
See “Operating Guide” for connecting to  
the computer.  
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Deleting still images  
4
5
Touch the movie to be deleted.  
Select beforehand the media which  
contains the still image you want to delete  
(p. 20).  
1
Touch  
[DELETE].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
e selected image is marked with  
Press and hold the image on the LCD  
screen to confirm.  
.
2
3
4
Touch [ DELETE].  
Touch [ DELETE].  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
Touch the still image to be deleted.  
To delete all movies at one time  
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]   
[YES] [YES]   
.
To delete all the movies recorded on the  
same day at one time  
Touch [ DELETE by date] in step 3.  
e selected still image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Touch  
/
to select the recording date of  
5
Touch  
[YES]   
.
the desired movies, then touch  
.
e movies recorded on the selected date are  
displayed on the screen.  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
To delete all still images at one time  
confirm. Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]   
[YES] [YES]   
.
Touch  
[YES]   
.
Notes  
If the deleted movie is included in a Playlist  
(p. 45), the movie added to the Playlist is  
deleted also from the Playlist.  
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To delete all the still images recorded on the  
same day at one time  
is function is available only when the  
internal hard disk is selected as the media.  
Touch [ DELETE by date] in step 3.  
Touch  
/
to select the recording date of  
the desired still images, then touch  
.
e still images recorded on the selected date  
are displayed on the screen.  
Touch the still image on the LCD screen to  
confirm. Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
ꢀ0  
Capturing a still image  
from a movie  
You can capture a still image at any point  
during movie playback.  
Notes  
e image size is fixed depending on the aspect  
ratio of the movies:  
[  
[VGA(0.3M)] in the aspect ratio 4:3  
e media where you want to save still images  
has to have enough free space.  
Select the media which contains movies,  
and the media where you want to save still  
images (p. 20).  
0.2M] in the aspect ratio 16:9  
1
Touch  
[PHOTO CAPTURE].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
Recording date and time of created still images  
are the same as the recording date and time of  
the movies.  
If the movies do not have data code, recording  
date and time of still images is saved as the time  
you create them from movies.  
e [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen  
appears.  
2
3
Touch the movie to be captured.  
e selected movie starts playback.  
Touch  
at the point where you  
want to capture.  
e movie pauses.  
4
Touch  
.
Aſter the still image is saved on the  
media you selected, the camcorder  
returns to pause mode.  
To continue capturing  
Touch  
, then follow the steps 3 to 4.  
To capture a still image from another  
movie, touch  
to 4.  
then follow the steps 2  
To finish capturing  
Touch  
.
ꢀ1  
Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
with your camcorder  
Dubbing movies  
3
Select the movie to be dubbed.  
[DUB by select]: Touch the movie  
thumbnail you want to dub to place  
the mark on the thumbnail. You can  
select several movies.  
You can dub movies recorded on the hard  
disk of your camcorder to a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
your camcorder before the operation.  
Notes  
When you record a movie on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” for the first time, create the image  
database file (p. 55) by touching  
(HOME)  
(MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.  
DB F.].  
Remaining capacity of  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to  
prevent your camcorder from running out of  
power during dubbing.  
Tips  
Press and hold the thumbnail to preview.  
Touch  
to return to the selection screen.  
Tips  
[DUB by date]: Select the recording  
date of the movie to be dubbed, then  
e original movie will not be deleted aſter  
dubbing.  
All included images on a playlist will be dubbed.  
touch  
dates.  
. You cannot select multiple  
1
Touch  
[MOVIE DUB].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
e [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.  
4
Touch  
[YES].  
Dubbing starts.  
Tips  
2
Touch the type of dubbing.  
To check the dubbed movies aſter dubbing  
is complete, select [MEMORY STICK] on  
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back  
(p. 20).  
[DUB by select]: To select movies and  
dub  
[DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a  
specified date  
[
DUB ALL]: To dub playlists  
When you select playlist as the source  
of dubbing, follow the on-screen  
instructions to dub.  
ꢀ2  
Copying still images  
3
Select the still image to be copied.  
[COPY by select]: Touch the still image  
thumbnail you want to copy to place  
the mark on the thumbnail. You can  
select several still images.  
You can copy still images from the hard  
disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
your camcorder before the operation.  
Notes  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to  
prevent your camcorder from running out of  
power during dubbing.  
Tips  
Tips  
e original still images will not be deleted aſter  
copying.  
Press and hold the thumbnail to preview.  
Touch  
to return to the selection screen.  
[COPY by date]: Select the recording  
date of the still image to be copied, then  
1
2
Touch  
[PHOTO COPY].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
touch  
dates.  
. You cannot select multiple  
e [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.  
4
Touch  
[YES].  
Touch the type of copying.  
Copying starts.  
[COPY by select]: To select a still image  
and copy  
[COPY by date]: To copy all still images  
of a specified date  
Tips  
To check the copied still images aſter copying  
is complete, select [MEMORY STICK] on  
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back  
(p. 20).  
ꢀ3  
Dividing a movie  
You can divide movies on the media of  
your camcorder.  
Notes  
You cannot restore movies once they are  
divided.  
Select beforehand the media which  
contains the movie you want to divide  
(p. 20).  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing  
the movie. It may damage the media.  
Also, do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” while editing movies on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
1
Touch  
[EDIT].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
A slight difference may occur from the point  
where you touch  
and the actual dividing  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on about half-second increments.  
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].  
If you divide the original movie, the movie  
added to the Playlist will also be divided.  
Touch the movie to be divided.  
e selected movie starts playback.  
4
Touch  
at the point where  
you want to divide the movie into  
scenes.  
e movie pauses.  
Adjusts the dividing point with more  
precision aſter the dividing point has  
been selected with  
.
Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie.  
Play and pause toggles as you press  
.
5
Touch  
[YES]   
.
ꢀꢀ  
Creating the Playlist  
e Playlist is a list showing thumbnails  
of the movies that you have selected. e  
original movies are not changed even if  
you edit or delete the movies added to the  
Playlist. Select the media you want to create  
or play a Playlist before the operation  
(p. 20).  
Touch  
/
to select the recording date of  
the desired movie.  
Touch  
while the selected recording date  
is highlighted.  
e movies recorded on the selected date are  
displayed on the screen.  
Touch the image on the LCD screen to  
confirm. Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
1
Touch  
[PLAYLIST EDIT].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
Notes  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while editing  
the Playlist. Also, do not remove the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” while editing movies on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
2
3
Touch [ ADD].  
You cannot add still images to a Playlist.  
Touch the movie to be added to the  
Playlist.  
Tips  
You can add a maximum of 99 movies to the  
Playlist.  
You can add a movie when viewing it by  
selecting  
(OPTION)   
tab   
[
ADD].  
You can copy the Playlist to a DVD as it is, by  
using the supplied soſtware.  
e selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm.  
.
Playing the Playlist  
Select beforehand the media to use to create  
or play a playlist (p. 20).  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
1
Touch  
IMAGES) [PLAYLIST].  
(HOME)   
(VIEW  
4
Touch  
[YES]   
.
e Playlist screen appears.  
To add all the movies recorded on the same  
day at one time  
Touch [ ADD by date] in step 2.  
e recording dates of movies are displayed  
on the screen.  
ꢀ5  
Select the destination with  
/
.
2
Touch the image from which you  
want to play back.  
e Playlist is played back from the  
selected image to the end, then the  
screen returns to the Playlist screen.  
Destination bar  
To erase unnecessary movies from the  
Playlist  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
Touch  
(HOME) (OTHERS)   
Tips  
[PLAYLIST EDIT].  
When you select multiple movies, the movies  
are moved following the order appeared in the  
Playlist.  
Touch [ ERASE].  
To erase all the movies from the Playlist,  
touch [ ERASE ALL] [YES] [YES]  
.
Select the movie to be deleted from the list.  
e selected movie is marked with  
.
Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen  
to confirm.  
Touch  
Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
[YES]   
.
To change the order within the Playlist  
Touch  
(HOME) (OTHERS)   
[PLAYLIST EDIT].  
Touch [ MOVE].  
Select the movie to be moved.  
e selected movie is marked with  
.
Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen  
to confirm.  
Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
Touch  
.
ꢀ6  
Dubbing to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as  
VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for  
this operation (p. 13). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be  
connected.  
Select beforehand the media which contains the image you want to dub (p. 20).  
Notes  
Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
Device without an  
S VIDEO jack  
Device with an S  
VIDEO jack  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(White)  
(Red)  
A/V OUT jack  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
VCRs or DVD/HDD  
recorders  
: Video/Signal flow  
connecting 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 plugs (leſt/right audio) and  
the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)  
of the A/V connecting cable with an  
S VIDEO cable (optional). e yellow  
plug connection is not necessary.  
Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will  
not output audio.  
A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
e Handycam Station has an A/V  
OUT jack (p. 102) and the camcorder  
has an A/V Remote Connector (p. 99).  
Connect the A/V connecting cable  
either to the Handycam Station or to  
your camcorder, according to your  
setup.  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
When connecting to another device  
via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V  
ꢀ7  
Notes  
5
When dubbing is finished, stop the  
recording device, and then your  
camcorder.  
To hide the screen indicators (such as a  
counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor  
device connected, touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS]   
[DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the  
default setting) (p. 67).  
To record the date/time and camera settings  
data, display them on the screen (p. 64).  
Connecting with the USB cable  
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 (leſt  
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the  
device.  
Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer  
or a DVD recorder, etc., compatible with  
movie dubbing via USB connection to dub  
without image degradation.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied  
AC Adaptor (p. 13). Refer also to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the  
device to be connected.  
1
2
3
Turn on your camcorder, and press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display  
device (p. 36).  
Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD  
recorder) with the A/V connecting  
cable (supplied) or an A/V  
connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional) .  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
Connect your camcorder to the input  
jacks of the recording device.  
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder and a DVD writer, etc.,  
with the supplied USB cable.  
4
Start playback on your camcorder,  
and record it on the recording  
device.  
e [USB SELECT] screen appears  
automatically.  
Refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
ꢀ8  
3
Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB  
CONNECT] according to the media  
on which the movie you want to dub  
is recorded.  
4
5
Operate the device to be connected,  
and start recording.  
For details, refer to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the device to be  
connected.  
After dubbing is complete, touch  
[END] [YES], then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
Tips  
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
touch  
(HOME) (OTHERS) [USB  
CONNECT].  
ꢀ9  
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.  
4
5
Touch [PRINT].  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
Connect your camcorder to the AC  
Adaptor to obtain power from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) (p. 13). Turn on the  
printer.  
Select beforehand the media which  
contains the still image you want to print  
(p. 20).  
To print still images on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” containing them into your  
camcorder.  
You can select a still image on the  
screen.  
Touch the still image to be printed.  
1
2
3
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet (wall socket) using  
the supplied AC Adaptor.  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station securely. Turn  
the POWER switch to turn it on.  
e selected still image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to the printer  
using the supplied USB cable  
(p. 102).  
6
Touch (OPTION), set the  
following options, then touch  
.
e [USB SELECT] screen appears  
automatically.  
[COPIES]: Set the number of copies of a  
still image to be printed. You can set up  
to 20 copies.  
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],  
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time  
printed).  
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.  
If you do not change the setting, go to  
step 7.  
50  
Tips  
7
Touch [EXEC] [YES]   
.
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.  
e still image selection screen appears  
again.  
To finish printing  
You can print a still image on the still image  
playback screen by touching  
(OPTION)   
Touch  
on the screen in step 4.  
tab [PRINT].  
Notes  
We can guarantee the operation of only models  
that are PictBridge compatible.  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the  
printer to be used.  
Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. e operations may not be  
performed properly.  
Operate the POWER switch  
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES)  
Remove your camcorder from the Handycam  
Station  
Remove the USB cable from your camcorder,  
the Handycam Station, or the printer  
Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from  
your camcorder while printing still images  
saved on it  
If the printer stops working, disconnect the  
USB cable, turn the printer off and on again,  
and restart the operation from the beginning.  
You can select only the paper sizes that the  
printer can print.  
On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,  
and leſt edges of images may be trimmed. If  
you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)  
ratio, the leſt and right ends of the image may  
be trimmed widely.  
Some printer models may not support the  
date printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
instruction manual for details.  
e still images described below may not be  
printed out:  
e still image edited by a computer  
e still image recorded by another devices  
e still image file exceeding 4 MB  
e still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760  
pixels  
51  
Utilizing recording media  
(MANAGE MEDIA)  
category  
Checking the media  
information  
is category enables you to use the hard  
disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for  
various purposes.  
You can check the remaining recordable  
time for each image quality of the media  
selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 20).  
Notes  
During Easy Handycam operation, media  
information cannot be checked. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation to check.  
Touch  
(HOME)  
(MANAGE  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO].  
Item list  
Tips  
You can check the recordable free space, etc., by  
touching on the lower right screen.  
MOVIE MEDIA SET  
You can select the media for movies (p. 20).  
To turn off the display  
PHOTO MEDIA SET  
You can select the media for still images  
(p. 20).  
Touch  
.
Notes  
e calculation for media space is 1MB =  
1,048,576 bytes. e fractions less than MB are  
discarded when the media space is displayed.  
e displayed size of the whole hard disk space  
will be slightly smaller than the size shown  
below despite displaying both free and used  
hard disk space.  
MEDIA INFO  
You can display the media infomation such  
as recording time (p. 52).  
MEDIA FORMAT  
You can format the media and recover the  
recordable free space (p. 53).  
DCR-SR220:  
60,000 MB  
Since there is a management file area, the  
used space is not displayed as 0MB even if you  
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 53).  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
You can repair the mangement information  
of the media (p. 55).  
Tips  
Only the information of the media selected on  
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. Change the  
media setting as necessary (p. 20).  
52  
Deleting all images  
(Formatting)  
Formatting deletes all the images to recover  
recordable free space.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor for this operation (p. 13).  
Formatting the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” to be formatted into your  
camcorder.  
Notes  
To avoid the loss of important images, you  
should save them (p. 37) before performing  
[MEDIA FORMAT].  
While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not  
disconnect the AC Adaptor.  
2
Touch  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]   
[MEMORY STICK].  
Formatting the hard disk  
1
Touch  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]   
[HDD].  
3
4
Touch [YES] [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
2
3
Touch [YES] [YES].  
Notes  
When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
While the ACCESS lamp is lit, do not remove  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
Even the still images protected with another  
device against accidental deletion are also  
deleted.  
Do not attempt the following operations when  
[Executing…] is on the screen:  
Operate the POWER switch or buttons  
Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
53  
Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder  
from being recovered  
[
EMPTY] allows you to write  
4
Press and hold the (back light)  
button for a few seconds.  
unintelligible data onto the hard disk of  
the camcorder. In this way, it may become  
more difficult to recover any original  
data. When you dispose of or transfer the  
camcorder to others, it is recommended  
that you perform [ EMPTY].  
e [ EMPTY] screen appears.  
Notes  
If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are  
deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,  
they should be saved (p. 37) before performing  
[
EMPTY].  
You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you  
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.  
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the  
operation.  
5
6
Touch [YES] [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
While performing [ EMPTY], do not apply  
any vibrations or shocks.  
Notes  
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder and a  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
e actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is  
approx. 60 minutes.  
If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while  
[Executing…] appears, be sure to complete the  
operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT]  
or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder  
next time.  
Turn on your camcorder.  
Tips  
You can perform this operation, whichever  
position of the  
lamp is lit.  
(Movie) lamp/ (Still)  
3
Touch  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]   
[HDD].  
e [ FORMAT] screen appears.  
5ꢀ  
Repairing the image database file  
Repairing of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
the hard disk are done separately.  
is function checks the management  
information and the consistency of movies/  
still images in the media and repairs any  
inconsistencies found.  
1
Touch  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.]   
[HDD] or [MEMORY STICK].  
2
Touch [YES].  
Your camcorder will check the  
management file.  
When mismatching is not found, touch  
to finish.  
3
4
Touch [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
Notes  
Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to  
the camcorder during this operation.  
Do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor  
while repairing.  
While the image database file on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” are being repaired, do not  
remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
55  
Customizing your camcorder  
What you can do with the  
the HOME MENU  
(SETTINGS) category of  
You can change the recording functions  
and the operating settings for your  
convenience.  
3
4
5
Touch the desired setup item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
Using the HOME MENU  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then press  
(HOME).  
(HOME)  
(HOME)  
Touch the desired item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
(SETTINGS) category  
2
Touch  
(SETTINGS).  
56  
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 6ꢀ)  
List of the  
items  
(SETTINGS) category  
Items  
Page  
64  
DATA CODE  
65  
DISPLAY  
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 58)  
Items  
Page  
58  
58  
58  
59  
59  
59  
59  
59  
59  
60  
SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 66)  
Items  
REC MODE  
Page  
66  
66  
66  
66  
66  
AUDIO MODE  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
WIDE SELECT  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
VOLUME*  
BEEP*  
LCD BRIGHT  
LCD BL LEVEL  
LCD COLOR  
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 67)  
Items  
Page  
67  
67  
REMAINING SET  
FLASH MODE*  
FLASH LEVEL  
TV TYPE  
DISP OUTPUT  
60  
63  
63  
61  
61  
REDEYE REDUC  
FACE DETECTION  
CLOCK/ LANG (p. 68)  
Items  
Page  
17  
68  
68  
68  
INDEX SET*  
CONVERSION LENS  
CLOCK SET*  
AREA SET  
61  
DST SET/SUMMERTIME  
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 62)  
LANGUAGE SET*  
Items  
Page  
62  
IMAGE SIZE*  
FILE NO.  
GENERAL SET (p. 69)  
62  
58  
59  
59  
59  
60  
63  
63  
61  
61  
Items  
Page  
69  
96  
69  
69  
69  
69  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
STEADYSHOT  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
DEMO MODE  
CALIBRATION  
A.SHUT OFF  
QUICK ON STBY  
REMOTE CTRL  
DROP SENSOR  
FLASH MODE*  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
FACE DETECTION  
CONVERSION LENS  
*
You can set these items also during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 22).  
** [SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam  
operation)  
57  
MOVIE SETTINGS  
(Items for recording movies)  
Recordable time on “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(approx.)  
(min.)  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
512MB  
1GB  
6 (5)  
9 (5)  
20 (10)  
40 (25)  
15 (10)  
35 (25)  
80 (50)  
Touch , then .  
10 (10)  
25 (25)  
55 (50)  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
2GB  
4GB  
80 (50) 160 (105)  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 56  
(OPTION) menu page 71  
8GB  
115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215)  
e time in ( ) is the minimum recording time.  
e default settings are marked with .  
Notes  
When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made  
by Sony Corporation. e recordable time  
for movies varies depending on the recording  
conditions, [REC MODE], and the type of  
“Memory Stick.”  
If you record in LP mode, the quality of  
scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick  
movements may appear with block noise when  
you play back the movie.  
REC MODE  
You can select a recording mode to record  
a movie with the image quality from 3  
levels.  
HQ  
Records in high quality mode.  
(9M (HQ))  
AUDIO MODE  
SP  
Records in standard quality mode.  
(6M (SP))  
You can change the recording sound  
format.  
LP  
5.1ch SURROUND (  
)
Increases the recording time (Long Play).  
(3M (LP))  
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.  
2ch STEREO (  
)
Records sound in 2ch stereo.  
Recordable time on hard disk (approx.)  
Notes  
Recording mode  
Recordable time  
14 hours 40 min.  
appears temporarily regardless of the  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
setting when you play back movies recorded on  
the setting; [RECORD SOUND] to [OFF] of  
[SMTH SLW REC].  
21 hours 50 min.  
41 hours 50 min.  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
When using either the NightShot (p. 28) or  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 76) function  
to record, you can record clearer images  
by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which  
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the  
default setting).  
58  
Notes  
180×  
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects.  
Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
e maximum shooting distance using  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,  
and aſter that, up to 180 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
STEADYSHOT  
WIDE SELECT  
You can compensate for camera  
shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set  
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using  
a tripod (optional), then the image becomes  
natural.  
When recording images, you can select the  
aspect ratio according to the TV connected.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
16:9 WIDE  
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9  
(wide) TV screen.  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
(Auto Slow Shutter)  
When recording in dark places, the shutter  
speed is automatically reduced to 1/30  
second (the default setting is [ON]).  
ꢀ:3(  
)
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3  
TV screen.  
Notes  
GUIDEFRAME  
Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 35).  
You can display the frame and check that  
the subject is horizontal or vertical by  
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].  
e frame is not recorded. Press DISP/  
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.  
(e default setting is [OFF]).  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom greater than optical  
zoom magnification (p. 27). Note that the  
image quality decreases when you use the  
digital zoom.  
Tips  
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
ZEBRA  
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the  
screen where brightness is at a preset level.  
is is useful as a guide when adjusting the  
brightness. When you change the default  
setting, is displayed. e zebra pattern is  
not recorded.  
e right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. e zooming zone appears  
when you select the zooming level.  
OFF  
OFF  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically.  
e zebra pattern is not displayed.  
30×  
70  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,  
and aſter that, up to 30 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
e zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
59  
100  
OFF (  
)
e zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
Records without flash.  
Notes  
e recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to  
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).  
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash  
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if  
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.  
Notes  
Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.  
Tips  
e /CHG (charge) lamp flickers while  
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.  
IRE represents the screen brightness level.  
REMAINING SET  
ON  
Always displays the remaining media  
capacity indicator.  
FLASH LEVEL  
AUTO  
You can set this function when you use the  
built-in flash, or an external flash (optional)  
that is compatible you’re your camcorder.  
Displays the remaining recording time  
of movies for about 8 seconds in the  
following situations.  
When your camcorder recognizes the  
remaining media capacity when the  
POWER switch is set to  
HIGH (  
)
Makes the flash level higher.  
(Movie)  
NORMAL (  
)
When you press DISP/BATT INFO to  
switch the indicator from off to on when  
LOW (  
)
the POWER switch is set to  
(Movie)  
Makes the flash level lower.  
When you select the movie recording mode  
on the HOME MENU  
REDEYE REDUC  
Notes  
You can set this function when you record  
still images using the built-in flash or an  
external flash (optional) that is compatible  
with your camcorder.  
When the remaining recordable time for  
movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator  
stays on the screen.  
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],  
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or  
FLASH MODE  
[ON],  
appears. You can prevent redeye  
You can select the flash setting when you  
record still images with the built-in flash  
or an external flash (optional) that is  
compatible with your camcorder.  
by activating the pre-flash before the flash  
flashes.  
Notes  
AUTO  
e redeye reduction may not produce the  
desired effect due to individual differences and  
other conditions.  
Automatically flashes when there is  
insufficient ambient light.  
ON (  
)
Always uses the flash regardless of the  
surrounding brightness.  
60  
FACE DETECTION  
INDEX SET  
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color  
and exposure automatically.  
e camcorder detects faces automatically  
during movie recording. e default setting  
is [ON].  
ON (  
)
Detects a face and shows a frame on it.  
e detected face image is optimized  
automatically.  
Face icons and their meanings  
: is icon appears when the setting is  
[ON].  
: is icon flashes when your camcorder  
detects a face. e icon stops flashing when  
the face is recorded in Face Index.  
: is icon appears when faces cannot be  
recorded in Face Index.  
To play back scenes using Face Index, see  
page 32.  
Face detection frame  
Notes  
Face detection mark  
e number of faces detected in a movie is  
limited.  
ON[NO FRAMES] (  
)
Detects a face without showing a frame.  
e detected face image is optimized  
automatically.  
CONVERSION LENS  
When using a conversion lens (optional),  
use this function to record using the  
optimum compensation for camera shake  
for each lens.  
OFF  
Does not use [FACE DETECTION]  
function.  
You can select [WIDE CONVERSION](  
)
Notes  
or [TELE CONVERSION]( ). (e default  
setting is [OFF].)  
Faces may not be detected depending on  
recording conditions.  
[FACE DETECTION] may not function  
properly depending on recording conditions.  
Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.  
61  
PHOTO SETTINGS  
(Items for recording still images)  
*
e number of recordable still images shown  
is for the maximum image size of your  
camcorder. e actual number of recordable  
still images is displayed on the LCD screen  
during recording.  
Notes  
e selected image size is effective while the  
Touch , then .  
(still) lamp is lit.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made  
by Sony Corporation. e number of recordable  
still images varies depending on the recording  
conditions or type of “Memory Stick.”  
You can record up to 9,999 still images on the  
hard disk.  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 56  
(OPTION) menu page 71  
Still image resolution is obtained by the unique  
pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor  
and image processing system (BIONZ).  
e default settings are marked with .  
IMAGE SIZE  
Tips  
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
capacity of under 512MB for recording still  
images.  
ꢀ.0M (  
)
Records still images clearly (2,304 ×  
1,728).  
3.0M (  
)
FILE NO. (File number)  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296).  
SERIES  
1.9M (  
)
Assigns file numbers of still images in  
sequence even if the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” is replaced with another one. e  
file number is reset when a new folder is  
created or the recording folder is replaced  
with another.  
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).  
VGA(0.3M) (  
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded (640 × 480).  
)
RESET  
Assigns file numbers in sequence,  
following the largest file number existing  
on the current recording media.  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
the number of recordable images (approx.)*  
4.0M  
2304 × 1728  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
512MB  
1GB  
225  
475  
See page 58.  
2GB  
970  
STEADYSHOT  
4GB  
8GB  
1900  
3850  
See page 59.  
62  
GUIDEFRAME  
See page 59.  
ZEBRA  
See page 59.  
FLASH MODE  
See page 60.  
FLASH LEVEL  
See page 60.  
REDEYE REDUC  
See page 60.  
FACE DETECTION  
See page 61.  
CONVERSION LENS  
See page 61.  
63  
VIEW IMAGES SET  
(Items to customize the display)  
CAMERA DATA  
Movie  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 56  
(OPTION) menu page 71  
Still image  
e default settings are marked with .  
DATA CODE  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
SteadyShot off  
Brightness  
White balance  
Gain  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Exposure  
OFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
Tips  
appears for an image recorded using a flash.  
e data code is displayed on the TV screen if  
you connect your camcorder to a TV.  
e indicator toggles through the following  
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the  
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME]   
[CAMERA DATA] [OFF] (no indication).  
CAMERA DATA  
Displays camera setting data.  
DATE/TIME  
Depending on the media condition, bars  
[--:--:--] appear.  
Date  
Time  
6ꢀ  
DISPLAY  
You can select the number of thumbnails  
that appear on the [VISUAL INDEX]  
screen.  
umbnail Glossary (p. 107)  
ZOOM LINK  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or  
12) with the power zoom lever on your  
camcorder.*  
6IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
12IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.  
*
You can operate with the zoom buttons on the  
LCD screen. Also, you can operate with the  
buttons on the Remote Commander.  
65  
SOUND/DISP SET  
(Items to adjust sound and the screen)  
LCD BL LEVEL  
(LCD backlight level)  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
NORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 56  
(OPTION) menu page 71  
Notes  
When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet (wall socket), [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face  
the screen outside and close the LCD panel  
to the camcorder body, the setting becomes  
[NORMAL] automatically.  
e default settings are marked with .  
VOLUME  
Touch  
(p. 31).  
/
to adjust the volume  
Tips  
BEEP  
is adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
ON  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen  
OFF  
with  
/
.
Cancels the melody and shutter sound.  
LCD BRIGHT  
Low intensity  
Tips  
is adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
High intensity  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
Touch  
.
Tips  
is adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
66  
OUTPUT SETTINGS  
(Items for when connecting other devices)  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 56  
(OPTION) menu page 71  
e default settings are marked with .  
TV TYPE  
See page 36.  
DISP OUTPUT  
LCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen and the LCD screen.  
67  
CLOCK/ LANG  
(Items to set clock and language)  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 56  
(OPTION) menu page 71  
CLOCK SET  
See page 17.  
AREA SET  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock.  
Set your local area using  
/
when  
using your camcorder in other time zones.  
Refer to the world time difference on page  
91.  
DST SET/SUMMERTIME  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1  
hour.  
LANGUAGE SET  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
Tips  
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
68  
GENERAL SET  
(Other setup items)  
NEVER  
e camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
Notes  
When you connect your camcorder to a  
wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is  
automatically set to [NEVER].  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
QUICK ON STBY (Quick on  
standby)  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 56  
You can set the time that you want the  
camcorder to remain on before turning off  
in sleep mode (p. 27). (e default setting  
is [10min].)  
(OPTION) menu page 71  
e default settings are marked with .  
DEMO MODE  
Notes  
[A.SHUT OFF] does not work during sleep  
mode.  
e default setting is [ON], allowing you  
to view the demonstration in about 10  
minutes, aſter you turn the POWER switch  
to (Movie).  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
control)  
Tips  
e default setting is [ON], allowing you  
to use the supplied Remote Commander  
(p. 103).  
e demonstration will be suspended in the  
following situations.  
When you press START/STOP or PHOTO  
When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration (e demonstration starts  
again aſter about 10 minutes)  
When you turn the POWER switch to  
(Still)  
Tips  
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another VCR  
remote control unit.  
When you press  
IMAGES)  
(HOME) or  
(VIEW  
DROP SENSOR  
[DROP SENSOR] is set to [ON] as the  
default setting. When the drop sensor  
has detected that the camcorder has been  
dropped ( appears), recording or playing  
back recorded images may be disabled to  
protect the internal hard disk.  
CALIBRATION  
See page 96.  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
Notes  
5min  
Set the drop sensor to [ON] (default setting)  
when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you  
drop the camcorder, the internal hard disk may  
be damaged.  
e camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
69  
In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor is  
activated. When you record images during  
activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you  
can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] (  
the drop sensor is not activated.  
) so that  
70  
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU  
e OPTION MENU appears just like the  
pop-up window that appears when you  
right-click the mouse on a computer.  
Various available functions are displayed.  
Notes  
e tabs and items that appear on the screen  
depend on the recording/playback status of  
your camcorder at the time.  
Some items appear without a tab.  
e OPTION MENU cannot be used during  
Easy Handycam operation.  
Using the OPTION MENU  
1
While using your camcorder, touch  
(OPTION) on the screen.  
(OPTION)  
Tab  
2
3
Touch the desired item.  
If you cannot find the desired item,  
touch another tab to change the page.  
If you cannot find the item anywhere,  
the function does not work under the  
current situation.  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
71  
Recording items on the OPTION MENU  
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU  
Items  
Page  
Items  
Page  
*
*
tab  
tab  
38  
39  
39  
73  
73  
73  
74  
74  
74  
75  
76  
76  
DELETE  
FOCUS  
DELETE by date  
DELETE ALL  
SPOT FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
EXPOSURE  
tab  
DIVIDE  
ERASE  
SPOT METER  
SCENE SELECTION  
WHITE BAL.  
44  
46  
46  
46  
ERASE ALL  
MOVE  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
-- (A tab depends on the situation)  
tab  
45  
45  
50  
34  
31  
64  
34  
45  
45  
ADD  
76  
77  
77  
FADER  
ADD by date  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
PRINT  
SLIDE SHOW  
VOLUME  
tab  
58  
77  
77  
62  
77  
60  
29  
29  
REC MODE  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW SET  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
MICREF LEVEL  
ADD  
IMAGE SIZE  
SELF-TIMER  
FLASH MODE  
TIMING  
ADD by date  
-- (No tab)  
COPIES  
50  
50  
50  
DATE/TIME  
SIZE  
RECORD SOUND  
*
Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
*
Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU  
Items you can set only on the OPTION  
SPOT FOCUS  
MENU will be described below.  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located at the center  
of the screen.  
e default settings are marked with .  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
Touch the subject on the screen.  
appears.  
Touch [END].  
Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] [END] in step .  
Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
(focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the  
focus. appears when the focus cannot be  
adjusted any closer, and appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted farther away.  
Notes  
If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
Touch  
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
TELE MACRO  
[AUTO]   
in step .  
is is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
Notes  
e minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 27) moves to the top  
of the T (telephoto) side automatically  
and allows recording subjects at a close  
distance, down to about 57 cm (22 1/2 in.).  
Tips  
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.  
e focal distance information (the distance at  
which the subject is focused on, for when it is  
dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for a few  
seconds in the following cases: (It will not be  
displayed correctly if you are using a conversion  
lens (optional).)  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
Notes  
When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
When the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual.  
When you set focus manually.  
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EXPOSURE  
SCENE SELECTION  
You can fix the brightness of an image  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is too bright or too dark.  
You can record images effectively in  
various situations.  
AUTO  
Select to automatically record images  
effectively without the [SCENE  
SELECTION] function.  
TWILIGHT* (  
)
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
Adjust the exposure by touching  
Touch  
/
.
.
To return the setting to automatic  
TWILIGHT PORT. (  
Select to take a subject in the foreground  
against a night view.  
)
exposure, touch [AUTO]   
in step .  
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.  
CANDLE (  
)
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (  
)
Select to reproduce the atmosphere of  
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.  
Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
Touch [END].  
To return the setting to automatic  
exposure, touch [AUTO] [END] in  
step .  
FIREWORKS* (  
)
Select to take spectacular shots of  
fireworks.  
Notes  
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
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Notes  
LANDSCAPE* (  
)
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE  
BAL.] setting is canceled.  
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
is setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows between the camcorder and the  
subject.  
Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while  
the  
(Still) lamp is lit, the setting changes to  
[AUTO] once the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
PORTRAIT (  
)
AUTO  
e white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soſt  
background.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
e white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
Outdoors  
SPOTLIGHT** (  
)
Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
Sunrise or sunset  
Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
INDOOR ()  
e white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
Indoors  
At party scenes or studios where the  
lighting conditions change quickly  
Under video lamps in a studio, or under  
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color  
lamps  
BEACH** (  
)
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean  
or a lake.  
ONE PUSH (  
)
e white balance will be adjusted  
SNOW** (  
)
according to the ambient light.  
Select to take bright pictures of a white  
Touch [ONE PUSH].  
landscape.  
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.  
Touch [ ].  
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored  
in the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
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ON.  
Notes  
appears on the screen.  
To cancel, touch [OFF].  
Notes  
Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool  
white fluorescent lamps.  
When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  
white object while  
is flashing quickly.  
Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright  
places. is may cause a malfunction.  
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects.  
Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
e shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be  
set.  
When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
keeps  
, set [WHITE BAL.]  
flashing aſter touching  
to [AUTO].  
When you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE  
SELECTION] is automatically set to [AUTO].  
Tips  
If you changed the battery pack, or moved your  
camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO]  
was selected, aim your camcorder at a nearby  
white object with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds  
for better color balance adjustment.  
If you change the [SCENE SELECTION]  
settings or move your camcorder outdoors  
during white balance setting with [ONE PUSH],  
you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH] operation.  
FADER  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fade in)  
or [REC] (to fade out) mode, then touch  
.
Press START/STOP.  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
e fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
To cancel the fader before starting the  
operation, touch [OFF] in step .  
If you press START/STOP, the setting is  
canceled.  
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to  
[ON], you can record an image brighter in  
color even in dark places.  
appears on the screen.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch  
[OFF].  
Fading out  
Fading in  
Notes  
WHITE FADER  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 73)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
e shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
BLACK FADER  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
e image will be recorded at a  
maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of  
NightShot recording if you set [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the  
NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 28) is also set to  
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NORMAL  
Records various surround sounds,  
converting them into the certain level.  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
When you select [OLD MOVIE],  
appears and you can add an old movie  
effect to images.  
LOW (  
)
Records surround sound faithfully.  
is setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
SELF-TIMER  
You can add special effects to an image  
during recording.  
appears.  
When you set this to [ON], appears.  
Press PHOTO to start the count down,  
a still image is recorded aſter about 10  
seconds. To cancel the count down, touch  
[RESET].  
OFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] function.  
SEPIA  
Images appear in sepia.  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
B&W  
Tips  
Images appear in black and white.  
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p. 103).  
PASTEL  
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in  
zoom microphone)  
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to  
[ON] ( ), you can record a movie with  
directional sound as you move the power  
zoom lever or press the zoom buttons  
on the LCD frame (e default setting is  
[OFF]).  
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone  
reference level)  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
Select [LOW] when you want to record  
exciting and powerful sound in a concert  
hall, etc.  
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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, disconnect the power source and  
contact your Sony dealer.  
Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
operation/Remote Commander............. 78  
Batteries/Power sources........................... 79  
LCD screen................................................ 80  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo...................... 80  
Recording................................................... 80  
Playing back .............................................. 82  
Playing back images stored on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” on other devices .......... 83  
Editing images on your camcorder........ 83  
Dubbing/Connecting to other  
devices........................................................ 84  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously.......................................... 84  
The camcorder does not operate even  
when the power is set to on.  
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder  
to be ready to shoot aſter the power is  
turned on. is is not a malfunction.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it aſter about 1  
minute. If the functions still do not work,  
press RESET (p. 101) using a sharp-pointed  
object. (If you press RESET, all settings,  
including the clock setting, are reset.)  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Turn off the camcorder  
and take it to a warm place. Leave the  
camcorder there for a while, then turn on  
the camcorder.  
Notes before sending your camcorder for  
repair  
Your camcorder may require initializing  
or changing the current hard disk of the  
Buttons do not work.  
During Easy Handycam operation, the  
following buttons/functions are not  
available.  
camcorder, depending on the problem. In this  
case, the data stored on the hard disk will be  
deleted. Be sure to save the data on the hard  
disk (p. 37) on other media (backup) before  
sending your camcorder for repair. We will not  
compensate you for any loss of hard disk data.  
(back light) button (p. 28)  
Playback zoom (p. 33)  
To turn on and off the LCD backlight  
(Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO  
for a few seconds) (p. 19)  
During repair, we may check a minimum  
amount of data stored on the hard disk in order  
to investigate the problem. However, your Sony  
dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.  
The (OPTION) button is not  
displayed.  
e OPTION MENU cannot be used  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
operation/Remote Commander  
The menu settings have changed  
automatically.  
During Easy Handycam operation, nearly  
all the menu items will be automatically set  
to the default settings.  
During Easy Handycam operation, some  
menu items are fixed as follows.  
The power does not turn on.  
Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 13).  
Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).  
Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 13).  
[REC MODE] : [SP]  
[DATA CODE] : [DATE/TIME]  
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e following menu items return to the  
default settings when you set the POWER  
switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
is is because the power has been  
turned on for a long time. is is not a  
malfunction.  
[FOCUS]  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[EXPOSURE]  
[SPOT METER]  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[MICREF LEVEL]  
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
[DROP SENSOR]  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR]  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
The supplied Remote Commander does  
not function.  
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 69).  
Insert a battery into the battery holder with  
the +/– polarities correctly matching the  
+/– marks (p. 103).  
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.  
Even if you press EASY, menu settings  
do not switch to their defaults  
automatically.  
During Easy Handycam operation,  
settings for the following menu items  
are maintained the ones before Easy  
Handycam operation.  
[FILE NO.]  
[VOLUME]  
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.  
[TV TYPE]  
[ DISPLAY]  
[BEEP]  
Batteries/Power sources  
[ INDEX SET]  
[CLOCK SET]  
[AREA SET]  
The power abruptly turns off.  
When approximately 5 minutes have  
elapsed while you do not operate your  
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically  
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the  
setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 69), or turn  
on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.  
e power turns off automatically if the  
time you set in [QUICK ON STBY] passes  
during sleep mode. In this case, turn on the  
power again.  
[DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME]  
[WIDE SELECT]  
[ IMAGE SIZE]  
[DEMO MODE]  
[TIMING]  
[ LANGUAGE SET]  
[RECORD SOUND]  
[MOVIE MEDIA SET]  
[PHOTO MEDIA SET]  
[FLASH MODE]  
[AUDIO MODE]  
[CONVERSION LENS]  
Charge the battery pack (p. 13).  
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 13).  
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Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 13).  
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to  
the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
e battery charge is completed (p. 13).  
Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 13).  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
Press DISP/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander) (p. 19).  
The buttons on the touch panel do not  
work correctly or do not work at all.  
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
(p. 96).  
The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while  
the battery pack is being charged.  
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony  
dealer. e battery pack may be damaged.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
You cannot operate functions using the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
e temperature of the environment is too  
high or too low. is is not a malfunction.  
e battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 13).  
If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
formatted on a computer, format it again  
on your camcorder (p. 53).  
You cannot delete images stored on or  
format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
e maximum number of images that you  
can delete on the index screen at one time  
is 100.  
e indicated time may not be correct  
depending on the environment of use.  
You cannot delete images that have write-  
The battery pack is quickly discharged.  
e temperature of the environment is too  
high or low. is is not a malfunction.  
e battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 13).  
protection set by another device.  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly or flashes.  
e file is damaged.  
e file format is not supported by your  
camcorder (p. 93). Use the supported file  
format.  
LCD screen  
Recording  
Menu items are grayed out.  
You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
ere are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously (p. 84).  
Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(p. 80).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does  
not record images.  
e playback screen is displayed. Set your  
camcorder to recording standby (p. 26).  
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e recording media is full. Delete  
unnecessary images (p. 38).  
NightShot  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
Total number of movies or still images  
exceeds the recordable capacity of the  
media (p. 62, 92). Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 38).  
While [DROP SENSOR] (p. 69) is  
activated, you cannot record images.  
[TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],  
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE  
SELECTION]  
[MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]  
[SPOT METER]  
You cannot record images in sleep mode.  
Cancel QUICK ON (p. 27).  
Your camcorder is recording the image you  
have just shot onto the media. You cannot  
make a new recording during this period.  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Turn off the camcorder  
and take it to a warm place. Leave the  
camcorder there for a while, then turn on  
the camcorder.  
The actual recording time for movie is  
less than the expected approximate  
recording time of the media.  
Depending on the recording conditions,  
the time available for recording may be  
shorter, for example when recording a fast  
moving object, etc (p. 58).  
The recording stops.  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
You cannot record a still image.  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Turn off the camcorder  
and take it to a warm place. Leave the  
camcorder there for a while, then turn on  
the camcorder.  
If vibrations occur continuously, recording  
may stop.  
You cannot record a still image together  
with:  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
[FADER]  
[D.EFFECT]  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
The ACCESS lamp remains lit even  
when you stop recording.  
Your camcorder is recording the image you  
have just shot on the media.  
There is a time difference between the  
point where you press START/STOP  
and the point that movie recording  
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 movie recording starts/stops.  
is is not a malfunction.  
The recording angle looks different.  
Recording angle may vary depending on  
the condition of the camcorder. is is not  
a malfunction.  
The auto focus does not function.  
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 73).  
e recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 73).  
The flash does not work.  
You cannot use the flash when you capture  
still images while recording a movie.  
Even if auto flash or  
(Auto redeye  
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the  
flash with:  
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[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 59).  
[STEADYSHOT] may not be able to  
compensate for excessive vibrations.  
Black bands appear when you record a  
TV screen or computer screen.  
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 59).  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be  
operated.  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.  
The subjects passing by in front of the  
lens very fast appear crooked.  
is is called the focal plane phenomenon.  
is is not a malfunction. Because of the  
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads  
out image signals, the subjects passing by  
in front of the lens rapidly might appear  
crooked depending on the recording  
conditions.  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate  
correctly.  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green  
appear on the screen.  
e LCD panel is closed on your  
camcorder with the LCD screen facing  
out.  
e power is supplied from the AC  
Adaptor.  
e spots appear when you are recording  
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR  
SLOW SHTR]. is is not a malfunction.  
The color of the image is not correctly  
displayed.  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
(p. 28).  
Playing back  
Images cannot be played back.  
The screen image is bright, and the  
Set the media of the image you want to  
play back, by touching (HOME)   
(MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA  
SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 20).  
subject does not appear on the screen.  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
(p. 28).  
Still images cannot be played back.  
The screen image is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the screen.  
Still images cannot be played back if you  
have modified files or folders, or have  
edited the data on a computer. (e file  
name flashes in that case.) is is not a  
malfunction (p. 94).  
Still images recorded by other devices may  
not be played back, or may not appear in  
the actual size. is is not a malfunction  
(p. 94).  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 19).  
Horizontal stripes appear on the  
image.  
is occurs when recording images under a  
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. is is not a malfunction.  
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Change the sound to 2ch when creating a  
disc using the supplied soſtware “Picture  
Motion Browser.”  
Record sound with [AUDIO MODE] set to  
[2ch STEREO] (p. 58).  
” 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,  
or repeat removing and inserting the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” a couple of  
times.  
Playing back images stored on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” on other  
devices  
is may appear on still images recorded  
by other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
e AC Adapter or the battery pack may  
have been removed from the camcorder  
while the ACCESS lamp was flashing just  
aſter recording finished. As a result, the  
image data may have been damaged and  
may appear.  
Images cannot be played back or  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
recognized.  
e device may not support a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
Editing images on your camcorder  
” is indicated on an image in the  
[VISUAL INDEX] screen.  
Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 55). If it  
still appears, delete the image marked with  
(p. 38).  
Unable to edit.  
ere are no images recorded.  
Unable to edit because of the condition of  
the image.  
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard  
during playback.  
Turn up the volume (p. 31).  
Sound is not output when the LCD panel is  
closed. Open the LCD panel.  
When you record sound with [MICREF  
LEVEL] (p. 77) set to [LOW], the recorded  
sound may be difficult to hear.  
Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.  
e media is full, or the added movies  
exceed 99. Erase unnecessary movies  
(p. 46).  
You cannot add still images in the Playlist.  
In case of [SMTH SLW REC], you cannot  
record sounds during shooting (about 3  
seconds).  
A movie cannot be divided.  
A movie that is too short cannot be  
divided.  
A movie protected on another device  
cannot be divided.  
Left and right sound will be heard  
unbalanced when playing back on  
computers or other devices.  
is happens when sound recorded in  
5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal  
stereo sound) by a computer or other  
device (p. 27). is is not a malfunction.  
A still image cannot be captured from  
a movie.  
e media where you want to save still  
images is full.  
Change the sound conversion type  
(downmix type) when playing back on  
2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with your playback device  
for details.  
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Cannot use  
Because of following settings  
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices  
[TELE MACRO]  
[EXPOSURE]  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [OLD  
MOVIE], [TELE  
MACRO], [FADER]  
You cannot hear the sound.  
e audio will not be output when you  
connect a device via the S VIDEO plug  
only. Connect the white and red plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable, too (p. 35).  
[SPOT METER]  
[SCENE  
SELECTION]  
The aspect ratio of the playback is  
not correct when connecting your  
camcorder to the TV.  
Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV  
(p. 35).  
[WHITE BAL.]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[ONE PUSH] in  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR]  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V  
connecting cable.  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE  
SELECTION],  
[FADER]  
[D.EFFECT], [FADER]  
e 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 input jack of another device  
for dubbing an image from your camcorder  
(p. 47).  
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[FADER]  
[D.EFFECT], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [CANDLE]/  
[FIREWORKS] in  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
e following list shows examples of  
unworkable combinations of functions and  
menu items.  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [FADER]  
Cannot use  
Because of following settings  
Back light  
[FIREWORKS] in  
[SCENE SELECTION],  
[MANUAL] in  
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT  
METER]  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[SCENE SELECTION],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[WIDE SELECT]  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR]  
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [D.EFFECT],  
[SCENE SELECTION],  
[SMTH SLW REC],  
[FADER]  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
8ꢀ  
Cannot use  
Because of following settings  
[FACE  
DETECTION]  
NightShot, [SMTH  
SLW REC], [DIGITAL  
ZOOM], [FOCUS],  
[SPOT FOCUS],  
[EXPOSURE],  
[SPOT METER],  
[TWILIGHT],  
[TWILIGHT  
PORT.], [CANDLE],  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[LANDSCAPE],  
[SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH], [SNOW],  
[WHITE BAL.],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[D.EFFECT], [PICT.  
EFFECT]  
[MICREF LEVEL] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
85  
Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
An error may have occurred with the hard  
disk drive in your camcorder.  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
If the problem persists even aſter you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
(Warning on the hard disk of the  
camcorder)*  
Fast flashing  
e hard disk of the camcorder is fully  
recorded.  
C:04:00  
An error may have occurred with the hard  
disk drive in your camcorder.  
(Battery level warning)  
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
Slow flashing  
e battery pack is nearly used up.  
C:04:  
Depending on the operating environment  
or battery conditions, may flash, even  
if there are approximately 20 minutes  
remaining.  
e battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series). Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series)  
(p. 94).  
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to  
the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or  
your camcorder securely (p. 13).  
C:13: / C:32:  
Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
Turn on your camcorder again.  
E:20: / E:31: / E:61: /  
E:62: / E:91: / E:94:  
A malfunction that you cannot service has  
occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts from  
“E.”  
(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
Fast flashing*  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
(Low temperature warning)*  
Fast flashing  
e temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely low. Make the camcorder warm.  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
e file is damaged.  
e file is unreadable.  
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e 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.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)  
Slow flashing  
Free space for recording images are  
running out. For the type of “Memory  
Stick” you can use with your camcorder,  
see page 2.  
No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted  
(p. 21).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
drop sensor)  
e drop sensor function (p. 69) is  
activated, and has detected that the  
camcorder has been dropped.  
erefore, the camcorder is taking steps to  
protect the hard disk.  
Recording/playback may be disabled as a  
result.  
e drop sensor function does not  
guarantee the protection of the hard disk  
under all possible situations. Use the  
camcorder under stable conditions.  
Fast flashing  
ere are not enough free space for  
recording images. Delete unnecessary  
images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” aſter storing the images on other  
media (p. 37, 38, 53).  
e Image Database File is damaged  
(p. 55).  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatting)*  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is damaged.  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 53, 93).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
still image recording)  
e media is full.  
Still images cannot be recorded during  
processing. Wait for a while, then record.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted (p. 93).  
*
You hear a melody when the warning  
indicators appear on the screen (p. 66).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the write-protect of the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”)*  
Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
was restricted on another device.  
Description of warning messages  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
Media  
(Warning indicator pertaining to the  
flash)  
HDD format error.  
e hard disk of the camcorder is set  
differently from the default format.  
Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 53)  
may enable you to use your camcorder.  
is will delete all data in the hard disk.  
Fast flashing  
ere is something wrong with the flash.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
e amount of light is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.  
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Data error.  
This Memory Stick is not formatted  
correctly.  
Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your  
camcorder if necessary (p. 53).  
An error occurred during reading or  
writing the hard disk of the camcorder.  
is may occur when constant shock is  
applied to the camcorder.  
The Image Database File is damaged.  
Do you want to create a new file?  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete  
created folders using your camcorder.  
You will have to format the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” (p. 53), or delete them using  
your computer.  
e image database file is damaged. When  
you touch [YES], a new image database  
file is created. e old recorded images on  
the media cannot be played back (Image  
files are not damaged). If you execute  
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] aſter creating new  
information, playing back the old recorded  
images may become possible. If it does not  
work, copy the image using the supplied  
soſtware.  
Cannot save still picture.  
When using the Dual Rec function, do  
not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
from the camcorder until movie recording  
is finished and the still images are stored on  
it (p. 28).  
Buffer overflow  
You cannot record because the drop sensor  
senses a drop of the camcorder repeatedly.  
If you may be at risk of dropping the  
camcorder constantly, set [DROP  
SENSOR] to [OFF], and you may be able to  
record the image again (p. 69).  
This Memory Stick may not be able to  
record or play movies.  
Use a “Memory Stick” recommended for  
your camcorder.  
Recovering data.  
This Memory Stick may not be able to  
record or play images correctly.  
e function of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” has some trouble. Reinsert the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Your camcorder tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was not  
performed properly.  
Cannot recover data.  
Do not eject the Memory Stick during  
writing.  
Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”  
and follow the instructions on the LCD  
screen.  
Writing data onto the media of the  
camcorder has failed. Attempts were  
made to recover the data, but they were  
unsuccessful.  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
PictBridge compliant printer  
Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
could be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Not connected to PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
Turn off the printer and then on again,  
then remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
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Cannot print. Check the printer.  
Turn off the printer and then on again,  
then remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
Other  
No further selection is possible.  
You can select only 100 images at one time  
for:  
dubbing movies  
copying still images  
deleting images  
printing still images  
Data protected.  
You tried to delete data protected on  
another device. Release the protection of  
the data on the device used to protect the  
data.  
89  
Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
You can use your camcorder in any  
country/region 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/L200B  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-  
based camcorder. If you want to view the  
playback image on a TV, it must be an  
NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/  
VIDEO input jack.  
System  
Used in  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America,  
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,  
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
NTSC  
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, ailand, United  
Kingdom, etc.  
PAL  
PAL-M Brazil  
PAL-N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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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. Touch (HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG]   
[AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 17).  
World time difference  
Time-zone  
differences  
Time-zone  
differences  
Area setting  
Area setting  
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul  
Moscow, Nairobi  
Tehran  
Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Rangoon  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing  
Seoul, Tokyo  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
+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  
+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  
Samoa  
Hawaii  
Alaska  
Los Angeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
New York, Bogota  
Santiago  
St.John’s  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores, Cape Verde Is.  
91  
File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
e file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/  
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images  
or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide,” then use the supplied application.  
* Only for hard disk  
Do not modify the files or folders on the  
Image management files  
camcorder through the computer without using  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
the supplied computer application. e image  
record/play back the images correctly.  
files may be destroyed or may not be played  
e files are defaulted as hidden files  
and not usually displayed.  
back.  
Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform  
the above operation without using the supplied  
computer application.  
Do not format the media of the camcorder  
using the computer. e camcorder may not  
operate correctly.  
Do not copy the files onto the media 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 [MEDIA  
FORMAT] (p. 53).  
Movie files (MPEG2 files)  
e extension of the files is “.MPG”.  
e maximum size is 2 GB. When the  
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file  
becomes divided.  
e file numbers go up automatically.  
When the file number exceeds 9,999,  
another folder is created to record new  
movie files.  
e folder name goes up: [101PNV01]  
[102PNV01]  
Still image files (JPEG files)  
e extension of the files is “.JPG”. e  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9,999, another folder is created to store  
new image files.  
e folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]  
[102MSDCF]  
By touching  
[USB CONNECT] [ USB CONNECT]/  
USB CONNECT], you can access the media  
from the computer through USB connection.  
(HOME) (OTHERS)  
[
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Maintenance and precautions  
Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
We do not guarantee the operation of  
all types of “Memory Stick” on your  
When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo,” put it in its case.  
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
camcorder. (See the list below for more  
details.)  
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get  
wet.  
Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media out of the reach of small children. ere  
is danger that a child might swallow it.  
Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” in the following locations.  
Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer  
Places under direct sunlight  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(without MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
*  
*
is product does not support 8-bit parallel  
data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data  
transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
is product cannot record or play data that  
uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is  
a copyright protection technology that records  
and transfers the contents in an encrypted  
format.  
is product is compatible with “Memory Stick  
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the  
“Memory Stick Micro.”  
Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases  
On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not  
have guaranteed compatibility with your  
camcorder.  
When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with  
a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure  
to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” and “Memory Stick” compliant product  
you use.  
Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”  
turn the power off on your camcorder, or  
remove the battery pack for replacement  
while your camcorder is reading or writing  
image files on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing)  
When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing  
in the correct direction, then insert it all the  
way in. If you force the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the  
wrong direction or insert it incompletely, it may  
cause a malfunction.  
Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached.  
Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
e maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your  
camcorder is 8 GB.  
If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields  
It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
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Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related  
to operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
e “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions  
of your camcorder, and displays the  
remaining battery time in minutes.  
To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with your  
camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.  
Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duo-  
sized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor  
into the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert  
a “Memory Stick Micro” into your camcorder  
without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you  
might not be able to remove it from your  
camcorder.  
Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro”  
within the reach of small children. ey might  
accidentally swallow it.  
On image data compatibility  
To charge the battery pack  
Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” by your camcorder conform to  
the “Design rule for Camera File system”  
universal standard established by the JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
On your camcorder, you cannot play back  
still images recorded on other devices (DCR-  
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (ese  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” that has been used with another device,  
format it with your camcorder (p. 53). Note  
that formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) until the /CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able  
to charge it efficiently.  
Aſter charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station  
or your camcorder, then remove the battery  
pack.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or  
below, and the length of time you can use the  
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do  
one of the following to use the battery pack for  
a longer time.  
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm  
it up, and insert it in your camcorder right  
before you start taking shots  
You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
When playing back image data modified on  
your computer  
When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices  
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
FH100 (optional)  
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
have the  
mark.  
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).  
Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back  
on your camcorder. e battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
9ꢀ  
Have spare battery packs ready for two or  
three times the expected recording time, and  
make trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
About handling of your camcorder  
On use and care  
Do not expose the battery pack to water. e  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60°C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in  
the sun. ey may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. e camcorder may malfunction.  
Near strong radio waves or radiation.  
e camcorder may not be able to record  
properly.  
Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If  
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
About the remaining battery time indicator  
When 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. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for  
a long time, or if leſt in a fully charged state,  
or when the battery pack is frequently used.  
Use the remaining battery time indication as a  
rough guide only.  
e mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still approximately 20 minutes  
of battery time remaining, depending on the  
operating conditions or ambient temperature.  
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct  
sunlight. is damages the LCD screen.  
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
About storage of the battery pack  
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder  
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any  
further.  
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such  
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET]   
[A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER] and leave your  
camcorder in recording standby until the power  
goes off (p. 69).  
About battery life  
Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.  
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
Keep metal contacts clean.  
95  
Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery  
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
Consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
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 (aſter  
about 1 hour).  
LCD screen  
Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
When not using your camcorder for  
a long time  
Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
is is not a malfunction.  
While using your camcorder, the back of  
the LCD screen may heat up. is is not a  
malfunction.  
Moisture condensation  
To clean the LCD screen  
If your camcorder is brought directly from  
a cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder. is may  
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soſt  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
If moisture condensation has  
occurred  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour  
without turning it on.  
On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
Note on moisture condensation  
e buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended that  
you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you  
use your camcorder in a humid place as  
follows:  
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into  
Turn on your camcorder, then press  
a place warmed up by a heating device.  
(HOME).  
You bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place  
outside.  
Touch  
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET]  
[CALIBRATION].  
You use your camcorder aſter a squall or a  
shower.  
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid  
place.  
96  
Touch “” displayed on the screen with the  
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or  
the like 3 times. e position of “” changes.  
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.  
rechargeable battery to retain the date,  
time, and other settings even when the  
POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). e  
pre-installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is  
attached. e rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. Use your  
camcorder aſter charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
Notes  
Do not use a sharp-pointed object for  
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD  
screen.  
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.  
On handling the casing  
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soſt cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soſt cloth.  
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
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.  
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen  
Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands  
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time  
Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER  
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24  
hours.  
About care and storage of the lens  
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soſt  
cloth in the following instances:  
When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
In hot or humid locations  
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
To prevent mold, periodically clean 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.  
97  
On trademarks  
Notes on the License  
“Handycam” and  
are  
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.  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
“Memory Stick,” “  
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”  
,” “Memory Stick PRO  
,” “Memory  
Duo,” “  
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “  
“Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,”  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
soſtware are provided in your camcorder. We  
provide this soſtware based on license agreements  
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests  
by the owners of copyright of these soſtware  
applications, we have an obligation to inform  
you of the following. Please read the following  
sections.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on  
the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)  
of “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
soſtware.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
Microsoſt, Windows, Windows Media,  
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoſt Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation  
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat  
are either registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software  
e soſtware that is eligible for the following  
GNU General Public License (hereinaſter referred  
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public  
License (hereinaſter referred to as “LGPL”) are  
included in the camcorder.  
is informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code  
for these soſtware programs under the conditions  
of the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
Source code is provided on the web. Use  
the following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select DCR-  
DVD810 as the model for your camcorder.  
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  
Handbook.  
http://www.sony.net/products/Linux/  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the  
contents of source code.  
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“GPL,” and “LGPL” soſtware.  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If  
it is not installed on your computer, you can  
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
http://www.adobe.com/  
98  
Quick Reference  
Identifying parts and controls  
e numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
Power zoom lever (27, 33)  
PHOTO button (22, 26)  
QUICK ON button (27)  
/CHG (charge) lamp (13)  
ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (25)  
DC IN jack (13)  
Hooks for a shoulder belt  
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).  
A/V Remote Connector (35, 47)  
  (USB) jack (48, 50)  
Grip belt (19)  
99  
Active Interface Shoe  
Remote sensor/Infrared port  
Point the Remote Commander (p. 103)  
towards the remote sensor to operate  
your camcorder.  
e Active Interface Shoe supplies  
power to optional accessories such as  
a video light, a flash, or a microphone.  
e accessory can be turned on or off  
as you operate the POWER switch on  
your camcorder. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your  
accessory for details.  
e 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 movies with an  
external flash (optional) connected to the  
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noise  
being 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  
built-in microphone.  
Built-in microphone (27)  
An Active Interface Shoe compatible  
microphone (optional) will take  
precedence when connected.  
100  
Speaker  
For how to adjust the volume, see page  
31.  
(VIEW IMAGES) button (23, 30)  
NIGHTSHOT switch (28)  
(HOME) button (10, 56)  
Zoom buttons (27, 33)  
START/STOP button (22, 25)  
LCD screen/touch panel (19)  
RESET button  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time.  
ACCESS lamp (“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”) (21)  
Battery pack (13)  
(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (17)  
POWER switch (17)  
(DISC BURN) button (37)  
Memory Stick Duo slot (21)  
EASY button (22)  
DISP/BATT INFO button (14, 19)  
 (back light) button (28)  
101  
Handycam Station:  
Flash  
(DISC BURN) button (37)  
Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (3)  
Interface connector  
  (USB) jack (50)  
A/V OUT jack (35, 47)  
DC IN jack (13)  
Tripod receptacle  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length  
of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm  
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using  
a tripod screw.  
BATT (battery) release lever (14)  
102  
Remote Commander  
  / / / / ENTER buttons  
When you press any button on the  
[VISUAL INDEX] screen or Playlist,  
the orange frame appears on the LCD  
screen. Select a desired button or an  
item with / / / , then press  
ENTER to enter.  
Notes  
Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
Point the Remote Commander towards the  
remote sensor to operate your camcorder  
(p. 100).  
When no commands have been sent from the  
Remote Commander in a certain period, the  
orange frame disappears. When you press any  
of / / / , or ENTER again, the frame  
appears at the position where it was displayed  
last.  
DATA CODE button (64)  
Displays the date and time or camera  
setting data of the recorded images  
when you press this during playback.  
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD  
screen using / / / .  
PHOTO button (22, 25)  
e on-screen image when you press  
this button will be recorded as a still  
image.  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
SCAN/SLOW buttons (23, 31)  
While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
   (Previous/Next) buttons (24,  
31)  
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.  
Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
PLAY button (23, 31)  
STOP button (23, 31)  
DISPLAY button (14)  
Transmitter  
Commander until it clicks.  
Tab  
START/STOP button (22, 25)  
Power zoom buttons (27, 33)  
PAUSE button (23, 31)  
VISUAL INDEX button (23, 30)  
Displays the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
when you press this during playback.  
103  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do  
not recharge, disassemble or dispose of  
in fire.  
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
10ꢀ  
Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
Viewing movies  
HOME button (9, 56)  
Remaining battery (approx.) (14)  
Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
Recording mode (HQ/SP/LP) (58)  
e recording/playback media (20)  
Counter (hour/minute/second)  
Remaining recording time  
OPTION button (71)  
FACE DETECTION (61)  
VIEW IMAGES button (23, 30)  
Face Index set (61)  
5.1ch surround recording  
Image size (62)  
Approximate number of recordable still  
images and media/During still image  
recording  
Return button  
Playback mode  
Currently playing movie number/  
Number of total recorded movies  
Previous/Next button (23, 30)  
Video operation buttons (23, 30)  
Data file name  
Currently playing still image number/  
Number of total recorded still images  
Viewing still images  
Playback folder  
Displays only when the recording  
media of still images is a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
Slide show button (34)  
VISUAL INDEX button (23, 30)  
105  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicators when you made changes  
NightShot (28)  
Super NightShot (76)  
Color Slow Shutter (76)  
PictBridge connecting  
(50)  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
Upper leſt  
Upper right  
Warning (86)  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Picture effect (77)  
Digital effect (77)  
Manual focus (73)  
Bottom  
Center  
Upper left  
Indicator  
Meaning  
SCENE SELECTION  
(74)  
AUDIO MODE (58)  
Self-timer recording (77)  
Flash/REDEYE REDUC  
(63)  
MICREF LEVEL low  
(77)  
WIDE SELECT (59)  
Backlight (25)  
White balance (75)  
SteadyShot off (59)  
EXPOSURE (74)/  
SPOT METER (74)  
TELE MACRO (73)  
ZEBRA (59)  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
(77)  
Face Index set (32)  
FACE DETECTION (61)  
Upper right  
CONVERSION LENS  
(61)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader (76)  
Tips  
LCD backlight off (19)  
Drop sensor off (69)  
Drop sensor activated  
(69)  
e media selected for  
still images (20)  
Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
Data code during recording  
e recording date and time is recorded  
automatically on the media.ey are not  
displayed while recording. However, you  
can check them as [DATA CODE] during  
playback (p. 64).  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
IMAGE SIZE (62)  
Slide show set (34)  
106  
Glossary  
5.1ch surround sound  
VBR  
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers,  
3 at the front (leſt, right and center) and 2 at  
the rear (right and leſt) with an additional  
low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for  
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.  
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-moving video, a lot of hard disk space is  
used to produce a clear image, so the recording  
time to the media shortens.  
Dolby Digital  
An audio encoding (compression) system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Sound compression technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio  
efficiently while preserving high sound quality.  
Sounds are compressed effectively with high  
quality sound, and it enables producing 5.1ch  
surround sound.  
Fragmentation  
e condition of a media in which files are  
divided into pieces scattered around the media.  
You may not save your images correctly. You  
can solve the condition by performing [MEDIA  
FORMAT] (p. 53).  
JPEG  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts  
Group, a still image data compression (data  
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder  
records still images in JPEG format.  
MPEG  
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,  
the group of standards for the coding (image  
compression) of video (movie) and audio.  
ere are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your  
camcorder records movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.  
Thumbnail  
Reduced-size images which enable you to  
view many images at the same time. [VISUAL  
INDEX], [ INDEX] and [ INDEX] use a  
thumbnail display system.  
107  
Index  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
ERASE ALL............................ 46  
EXPOSURE............................ 74  
Extension................................ 92  
Numeric  
(Color Slow Shutter)............. 76  
12IMAGES ............................. 65  
16:9 .......................................... 36  
16:9 WIDE.............................. 59  
4:3 ...................................... 36, 59  
6IMAGES ............................... 65  
Connection  
Other devices ................. 47  
Printer............................. 50  
TV.................................... 35  
CONVERSION LENS........... 61  
COPIES................................... 50  
Copyright............................ 3, 98  
F
FACE DETECTION ............. 61  
Face Index .............................. 32  
Face Index set......................... 61  
FADER.................................... 76  
File........................................... 92  
FILE NO. (File number)....... 62  
Film Roll Index...................... 32  
FIREWORKS ......................... 74  
FLASH LEVEL....................... 60  
FLASH MODE....................... 60  
FOCUS.................................... 73  
Folder...................................... 92  
FORMAT  
A
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
.................................................. 69  
A/V connecting cable  
...................................... 12, 35, 47  
A/V OUT jack.................. 35, 47  
A/V Remote Connector........ 35  
AC Adaptor............................ 13  
ADD........................................ 45  
ADD by date .......................... 45  
AREA SET.............................. 68  
AUDIO MODE ..................... 58  
D
D.EFFECT (Digital effect).... 77  
DATA CODE................. 64, 106  
DATE/TIME.................... 50, 64  
Date Index.............................. 33  
DC plug................................... 13  
DELETE  
By date............................. 39  
Movies............................. 38  
Still images...................... 39  
Hard disk........................ 53  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
.......................................... 53  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
(Auto Slow Shutter) .............. 59  
DELETE ALL......................... 39  
DEMO MODE....................... 69  
DIGITAL ZOOM.................. 59  
DISPLAY................................ 65  
Display indicators................ 105  
DISP OUTPUT...................... 67  
DIVIDE................................... 44  
DROP SENSOR..................... 69  
DST SET ................................. 68  
Dual Rec.................................. 28  
Dubbing.................................. 47  
Fragmentation ..................... 107  
B
G
B&W........................................ 77  
Back light................................ 28  
Backup ......................... See Save  
Battery............................... 13, 14  
Battery Info ............................ 14  
BEACH ................................... 75  
BEEP........................................ 66  
BLACK FADER..................... 76  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC ............ 77  
GENERAL SET...................... 69  
Grip belt.................................. 19  
GUIDEFRAME...................... 59  
H
Handycam Station......... 13, 102  
HELP....................................... 10  
Holding the camcorder ........ 25  
HOME MENU................... 9, 56  
CLOCK/LANG.............. 68  
GENERAL SET.............. 69  
MOVIE SETTINGS ...... 58  
OUTPUT SETTINGS... 67  
PHOTO SETTINGS...... 62  
SETTINGS category...... 56  
SOUND/DISP SET........ 66  
VIEW IMAGES SET..... 64  
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorders...................... 47  
C
E
CALIBRATION..................... 96  
CAMERA DATA .................. 64  
CANDLE ................................ 74  
Charging the battery ............. 13  
Charging time........................ 15  
CLOCK/LANG...................... 68  
CLOCK SET........................... 17  
Easy Handycam..................... 22  
EDIT........................................ 44  
Editing..................................... 38  
On the camcorder ......... 44  
EMPTY ................................... 54  
ERASE..................................... 46  
108  
HQ........................................... 58  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
............................................ 21, 93  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
.................................................. 77  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
PictBridge............................... 50  
Playback............................ 23, 30  
Playback time......................... 15  
Playing the image on a TV... 35  
Playlist..................................... 45  
Creating .......................... 45  
I
Number of recordable images  
.................................................. 62  
Icon....... See Display indicators  
ID-1/ID-2 ............................... 36  
Image management files....... 92  
IMAGE SIZE.......................... 62  
INDOOR ................................ 75  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
.................................................. 94  
Insulation sheet.................... 103  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
.................................................. 93  
MICREF LEVEL.................... 77  
mirror mode........................... 29  
Moisture condensation......... 96  
MOVE..................................... 46  
Movie ................................ 22, 26  
Dubbing movies ............ 42  
ERASE............................. 46  
ERASE ALL.................... 46  
MOVE............................. 46  
Playback.......................... 45  
PLAYLIST EDIT ................... 45  
PORTRAIT ............................ 75  
Power cord (Mains lead)...... 13  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
battery ..................................... 97  
Print......................................... 50  
Printer..................................... 50  
J
Recording mode ............ 58  
shooting .......................... 26  
MOVIE DUB ......................... 42  
MOVIE SETTINGS .............. 58  
MPEG.................................... 107  
MPEG2 ................................... 92  
JPEG................................ 92, 107  
L
LANDSCAPE......................... 75  
LANGUAGE SET............ 18, 68  
LCD backlight........................ 19  
LCD BL LEVEL ..................... 82  
N
Q
LCD BL LEVEL  
(LCD backlight level)............ 66  
NightShot ............................... 28  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT.......... 58  
NTSC....................................... 90  
Number of recordable images  
.................................................. 62  
QUICK ON ............................ 27  
QUICK ON STBY................. 69  
LCD BRIGHT........................ 66  
LCD COLOR.......................... 66  
LCD PANEL .......................... 67  
LCD panel .............................. 19  
LP............................................. 58  
R
REC MODE............................ 58  
Recordable images................. 62  
Recording ......................... 22, 25  
Recording time ...................... 15  
RECORD SOUND................ 29  
REDEYE REDUC............ 60, 63  
Remaining  
O
OLD MOVIE ......................... 77  
ONE PUSH ............................ 75  
OPTION MENU ................... 71  
Original................................... 45  
OTHERS category................. 38  
OUTDOOR............................ 75  
OUTPUT SETTINGS........... 67  
M
Maintenance........................... 93  
MANAGE MEDIA category  
.................................................. 52  
Media ...................................... 20  
MEDIA INFO........................ 52  
Media setting.......................... 20  
“Memory Stick” ................. 2, 93  
“Memory Stick Duo” ............ 93  
Battery............................. 14  
Hard disk........................ 52  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
.......................................... 52  
P
REMAINING SET (movie)  
.................................................. 60  
Remote Commander .......... 103  
REMOTE CTRL  
(Remote control)................... 69  
PASTEL .................................. 77  
PB zoom.................................. 33  
PHOTO CAPTURE.............. 41  
PHOTO COPY...................... 43  
PHOTO SETTINGS.............. 62  
Number of recordable  
images ............................. 62  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
.................................................. 93  
109  
Repairing the image database  
file ............................................ 55  
RESET button ...................... 101  
Trademark.............................. 98  
Tripod ................................... 102  
TV............................................ 35  
TV color system..................... 90  
TV TYPE .......................... 36, 67  
TWILIGHT............................ 74  
TWILIGHT PORT................ 74  
S
Save.......................................... 37  
SCENE SELECTION ............ 74  
Self-diagnosis display............ 86  
SELF-TIMER ......................... 77  
SEPIA...................................... 77  
SERIES .................................... 62  
SETTINGS category.............. 56  
SIZE......................................... 50  
Slide show............................... 34  
SLIDE SHOW SET................ 34  
SMTH SLW REC................... 29  
SNOW..................................... 75  
SOUND/DISP SET................ 66  
SP............................................. 58  
SPOT FOCUS ........................ 73  
SPOTLIGHT.......................... 75  
U
USB cable.......................... 12, 48  
USB CONNECT.................... 92  
USB jack.......................... 99, 102  
USB SELECT.................... 48, 50  
Using abroad.......................... 90  
V
V-OUT/PANEL..................... 67  
VBR ....................................... 107  
VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
.................................................. 47  
VIEW IMAGES SET............. 64  
VISUAL INDEX.............. 23, 30  
VOLUME ......................... 31, 66  
Volume adjustment............... 31  
SPOT METER  
(Flexible spot meter)............. 74  
STEADYSHOT...................... 59  
Still image......................... 22, 26  
Copying still images...... 43  
W
IMAGE SIZE.................. 62  
Shooting.......................... 26  
Still image files ............... 92  
Wall outlet (Wall socket) ..... 13  
Warning indicators............... 86  
Warning messages................. 87  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
.................................................. 75  
WHITE FADER .................... 76  
Wide angle.............................. 27  
WIDE SELECT................ 58, 59  
World time difference........... 91  
SUMMERTIME..................... 68  
SUNRISE&SUNSET ............. 74  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT .......... 76  
Supplied items........................ 12  
S VIDEO cable................. 35, 47  
S VIDEO jack......................... 35  
T
Z
TELE MACRO....................... 73  
Telephoto................................ 27  
umbnail............................ 107  
TIMING.................................. 29  
ZEBRA.................................... 59  
Zooming ................................. 27  
ZOOM LINK ......................... 65  
110  

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