Sony HVR HD1000U User Manual

3-278-988-12(1)  
Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder  
Operating Guide  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,  
and retain it for future reference  
The supplied CD-ROM includes Operating Guide for the HVR-HD1000 series.  
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese versions).  
For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11.  
HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the set due to  
lightning and power-line surges.  
Cleaning  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before  
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners  
or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened  
with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.  
Service  
Damage Requiring Service  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
– When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
Installation  
Water and Moisture  
Do not use power-line operated sets near water –  
for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen  
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, etc.  
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the set.  
Power-Cord Protection  
– If the set has been exposed to rain or water.  
– If the set has been subject to excessive shock by  
being dropped, or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord  
exits from the appliance.  
– If the set does not operate normally when  
following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are specified in the  
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of  
other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the set to normal operation.  
Accessories  
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious  
damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
– When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Ventilation  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must never  
be blocked or covered.  
– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
– Never block the slots and openings by placing  
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as  
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
Safety Check  
– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Upon completion of any service or repairs  
to the set, ask the service technician to  
perform routine safety checks (as specified  
by the manufacturer) to determine that the  
set is in safe operating condition.  
Lightning  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
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Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: HVR-HD1000U  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
CAUTION  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
Telephone number: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules.  
Excessive sound pressure from  
earphones and headphones can  
cause hearing loss.  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Do not expose the batteries to  
excessive heat such as sunshine,  
fire or the like.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
Notes  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location  
nearest you.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
For more information regarding  
recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-  
800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/  
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
If you have any questions about this product, you  
may call:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-686  
SONY (7669).  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
The number below is for the FCC related matters  
only.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
Continued ,  
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• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used  
only with “Memory Stick PRO”  
compatible equipment.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick  
Duo adaptor.  
Notes on use  
Type of cassette you can use in your  
camcorder  
You can use mini DV cassettes marked  
with  
. Your camcorder is not  
compatible with the Cassette Memory  
function (p. 89).  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
The HDV standards  
• Digital high-definition (HD) video signals  
are recorded and played back on a DV  
format cassette.  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2  
format, which is adopted in BS (broadcast  
satellite) digital and terrestrial digital  
HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc  
recorders.  
Using the camcorder  
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use  
in your camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the  
following parts.  
You can use “Memory Stick” marked with  
the following (p. 90).  
(“Memory Stick Duo”)  
(“Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”)  
(“Memory Stick  
PRO-HG Duo”).  
Lens hood  
panel EVF block  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(This size can be used with your  
camcorder.)  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)  
LCD panel  
Battery pack  
• You cannot use any type of memory card  
except “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Microphone  
Viewfinder  
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• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof  
or waterproof.  
• When connecting your camcorder to  
another device with communication  
cables, be sure to insert the connector plug  
in the correct way. Pushing the plug  
forcibly into the terminal will damage the  
terminal and may result in a malfunction  
of your camcorder.  
About changing the language setting  
The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 18).  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the  
picture 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, storage  
media, etc.  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
country/region. 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.  
About menu items, LCD panel,  
viewfinder, and lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology, so over 99.99% of  
the pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some tiny  
black points and/or bright points (white,  
red, blue, or green in color) that appear  
constantly on the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder. These points are normal  
results of the manufacturing process and  
do not affect the recording in any way.  
On playing back HDV tapes on other  
devices  
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the  
HDV format on DV format video cameras  
or on mini DV players (The screen appears  
blue).  
Check the contents of tapes by playing  
them back on this camcorder prior to  
playing them back on other devices.  
Black point  
Notes on the icons used in this  
manual  
White, red, blue  
or green point  
Features available for the HDV  
format only.  
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,  
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 pictures of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
Features available for the DV format  
only.  
About this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used in this manual for  
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illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may  
appear different.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and other accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
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. Also, the lens for your  
camcorder is T -coated to suppress  
unwanted reflections and faithfully  
reproduce colors.  
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function  
The number value indicates the amount of  
light from a subject coming into the lens.  
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Table of Contents  
................................................... 30  
Read this first ..................................4  
Notes on use .....................................6  
................................................... 32  
................................................... 33  
Step 2: Attaching the supplied  
hood ............................................13  
.....................................................15  
Menu items ...................................37  
CAMERA SET menu ...............39  
PICT.APPLI. menu ................49  
before recording ..........................19  
Stick Duo” ...................................20  
EDIT/PLAY menu ..................52  
Recording .....................................22  
Zooming ...................................... 24  
................................................... 24  
(NightShot) ............................... 25  
subjects .................................... 26  
recorders .....................................62  
Playback .......................................27  
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................67  
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................67  
Using PB zoom ........................... 29  
Marking images on the “Memory Stick  
SEARCH) .................................. 30  
Continued ,  
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compliant printer) ........................ 69  
.................................................... 71  
computer .................................... 74  
Troubleshooting ........................... 77  
.................................................... 85  
indicators .................................. 85  
pack .......................................... 92  
About i.LINK ................................ 93  
About x.v.Color ............................ 94  
Specifications ............................... 98  
playback ................................... 104  
Index .......................................... 108  
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Using the CD-ROM Manual  
English  
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions  
of the Operating Guide for the HVR-  
HD1000U/HD1000N series in English,  
French, German, Italian, Spanish, and  
Simplified Chinese in PDF format.  
Preparation  
The following program must be installed on  
your computer in order to read the  
Operating Guide contained on the CD-  
ROM.  
• Adobe Reader Version 7.0 or higher  
z Tips  
• If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can  
download it from the following URL:  
http://www.adobe.com/  
Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Reading the CD-ROM Manual  
To read the Operating Guide contained on  
the CD-ROM, do the following.  
1
Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-  
ROM drive.  
A cover page appears automatically in  
your browser.  
If it does not appear automatically in the  
browser, double-click on the index.htm  
file on the CD-ROM.  
2
Select and click on the Operating  
Guide that you want to read.  
This opens the PDF file of the Operating  
Guide.  
z Tips  
• The files may not be displayed properly,  
depending on the version of Acrobat  
Reader. In such a case, install the latest  
version you can download from the URL  
mentioned in “Preparation” above.  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Lens cap (1)  
Make sure that you have following items  
supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15)  
CD-ROM  
“Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera  
Recorder”(1)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 62)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
To attach the lens cap to the grip belt  
Remove the grip belt and attach the lens  
cap by leading the grip belt through the  
attachment on the lens cap string. Then  
attach the grip belt to the camcorder again.  
Eye cup (1)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)  
Lens hood (1)  
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone,  
eyecup and the lens hood  
Attaching the supplied  
4
Turn the plug of the microphone  
counter-clockwise to 180 degrees  
in the direction of the arrow 5,  
and connect it to the Mic jack 4.  
microphone  
1
2
Attaching the eyecup  
Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup  
groove in the viewfinder. You can attach  
the eyecup facing either the right or left  
side.  
3
Attach the  
4
5
eyecup securely  
until it fits the  
corresponding  
part properly.  
1
2
Attach the wind screen 1 to the  
microphone 2.  
Unlock the stopper of the  
microphone holder 3 and open  
the cover.  
3
Align the convex part of the  
microphone with the concave part  
of the holder, then place the  
microphone into the holder. Close  
the cover and lock the stopper  
securely.  
Be sure to align the v mark on the  
microphone and the | mark on the  
holder facing each other.  
Continued ,  
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood (Continued)  
z Tips  
Attaching the lens hood  
• If you attach, remove or adjust an 37mm  
(2 1/2in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the  
lens hood.  
Attaching the lens cap  
Attach the lens cap by pressing both knobs  
on its sides.  
2
1
Align the marks on the lens hood to  
those on the camcorder, and turn the  
lens hood in the direction of the  
arrow.  
To remove the Lens hood  
1
2
Turn the lens hood cover in the opposite  
direction of the arrow as illustrated above  
while pressing the lever on the lens hood  
cover.  
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack  
1
2
Battery pack  
3
POWER  
switch  
DC plug  
CHG  
4
(charge)  
lamp  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
DC IN  
jack  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord  
(Mains lead)  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (L series) (p. 92) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
plug is facing to the v mark on  
your camcorder.  
b Notes  
4
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than the L series to your camcorder.  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off when the battery is fully  
charged.  
1
Attach the battery pack to your  
camcorder.  
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in  
the direction of the arrow while pressing  
it until it clicks.  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG).  
z Tips  
• You can operate your camcorder connected to a  
power source such as a wall outlet (wall socket)  
as shown in the illustration. The battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be  
sure that the v mark on the DC  
Continued ,  
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again  
while the information is displayed.  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Push the [BATT (battery) RELEASE]  
button and remove the battery pack.  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
[BATT (battery)  
RELEASE]  
60  
65  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
You can check the remaining battery charge  
on the LCD screen.  
Indicator  
Status  
Sufficient power remaining  
Battery low, recording/  
playback will stop soon.  
When storing the battery pack  
Fully discharge the battery before storing it  
for an extended period (p. 92).  
Replace the battery with a  
fully charged one, or charge  
the battery.  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.  
Battery pack  
NP-F570 (supplied)  
NP-F770  
Charging time  
260  
450  
630  
NP-F970  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
Recording  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
180 190 95 105  
200 205 105 115  
After a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
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DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the  
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from  
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
Recording  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C  
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  
recommended).  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
NP-F770  
375 390 200 220  
410 425 220 240  
555 580 295 330  
605 630 325 355  
NP-F970  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
On the AC Adaptor  
b Notes  
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC  
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction  
occurs while using your camcorder.  
• All times measured under the following  
conditions:  
Top: When the LCD turns on.  
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while  
the LCD turns off.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• You cannot turn off the viewfinder.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(house current) is still supplied to it while  
Playing time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.  
LCD panel LCD panel  
Battery pack  
on  
off  
Recorded  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
NP-F570  
260 280 295 315  
(supplied)  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
540 570 605 650  
780 830 890 950  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 16) will not be  
correctly displayed under the following  
conditions.  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info  
only).  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
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Step 4: 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  
2
Set [Y] (year) with  
touch  
/
, then  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
.
You can set any year up to the year 2079.  
Touch the button on  
the LCD screen.  
3
Set [M] (month), then touch  
and repeat for [D] (day), hour and  
minute.  
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.  
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.  
The clock starts.  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
To reset the date and time  
You can set the desired date and time by  
touching  
(TIME/LANGU.) t [CLOCK SET]  
t [MENU] t  
b Notes  
POWER switch  
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3  
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets  
discharged and the date and time settings may  
be cleared from the memory. In that case,  
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the  
date and time again (p. 97).  
1
Slide the POWER switch to TAPE  
or MEMORY while pressing the  
green button.  
TAPE: To record on a tape.  
MEMORY: To record on a “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
z Tips  
• The date and time are not displayed while  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the tape, and can be displayed during  
playback (see page 58 for [DATA CODE]).  
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.  
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work  
correctly, adjust the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION) (p. 96).  
CLOCK SET  
DATE  
2007Y JANM  
1
D
12: 00AM  
OK  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(TIME/  
LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select  
the desired language.  
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Step 5: Making setting adjustments before  
recording  
The LCD panel  
The viewfinder  
Open the LCD panel (1), then rotate it to  
the best angle to record or play (2).  
Pull out the LCD panel block to adjust the  
position (1), and rotate the viewfinder to  
the best angle (2).  
You can view pictures using the viewfinder  
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when  
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.  
90 degrees  
(max.)  
180 degrees  
(max.)  
2
2
1
180degrees  
(max.)  
1
To turn off the LCD screen  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the  
picture is clear.  
Set the LCD ON/OFF switch to OFF. This  
helps to make the battery last longer. The  
recorded picture will not be affected by the  
setting. To turn on the LCD screen, set the  
LCD ON/OFF switch to ON.  
z Tips  
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF  
B.LIGHT] (p. 55).  
b Notes  
• When the LCD ON/OFF switch is set to OFF,  
you cannot operate the touch panel.  
The shoulder pad  
z Tips  
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the  
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the  
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient  
during playback operations.  
You can adjust the position of the shoulder  
pad by loosen the screws illustrated below.  
Tighten the screws again after adjustment.  
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 55) to  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the  
screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or  
off.  
Screws  
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Step 6: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
Push the center of the back  
of the cassette lightly.  
Cassette tape  
You can use mini DV  
(p. 89).  
cassettes only  
Cassette  
compartment  
Window  
b Notes  
• The recordable time varies depending on [  
REC MODE] (p. 54).  
1
Slide and hold the  
EJECT lever in the direction of the  
arrow and open the lid.  
OPEN/  
OPEN/EJECT lever  
The cassette compartment  
automatically slides back in.  
3
Close the lid.  
To eject the cassette  
Lid  
Open the lid following the same procedure  
as described in step 1 and remove the  
cassette.  
The cassette compartment automatically  
comes out and opens up.  
b Notes  
• Do not force the cassette compartment  
closed by pressing the portion marked  
{DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It  
may cause a malfunction.  
2
Insert a cassette with its window  
facing outwards, then press  
.
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
marked with  
or  
z Tips  
• The number and time of recordable pictures  
vary depending on the image quality or the  
image size. For details, see page 46.  
20  
           
1
2
Open the jack cover.  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot  
in the right direction until it clicks.  
Access  
lamp  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in  
once.  
b Notes  
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your  
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake  
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,  
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the  
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be  
damaged.  
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot, or image  
data may be damaged.  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”  
does not pop out and drop.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
PHOTO  
START/STOP B  
START/STOP A  
Recording movies  
Movies are recorded on a tape.  
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.  
Slide the POWER switch to TAPE while pressing the green  
button.  
LOCK  
UNLOCK  
Note on the LOCK switch  
When you slide the LOCK switch to the lock  
position (the POWER switch side), the POWER  
switch can no longer be set to MEMORY  
accidentally. (The LOCK switch is set to the  
unlock position at the time of purchase.)  
LOCK  
switch  
Press START/STOP A (or B).  
60min  
60min  
60min  
60min  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
[REC]  
[STBY]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.  
z Tips  
• The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting (p. 54).  
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To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)  
See page 24 for details.  
Recording still images  
Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides.  
Slide the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the green  
button.  
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it  
fully to record.  
min  
min  
6.1M  
6.1M  
Beep  
Shutter click  
P-MENU  
P-MENU  
Flashing bLights up  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
To check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Touch  
. To delete the picture, touch  
t [YES].  
z Tips  
• See page 46 for the image quality, image size and the number of recordable pictures.  
Continued ,  
23  
     
Recording (Continued)  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the RING (p. 25)  
Zooming  
You can magnify images to 10 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever.  
Recording high quality still  
images during tape recording  
(Dual Rec)  
A
You can record high quality still images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape  
recording.  
B
Power zoom lever  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
1 Slide the POWER switch to TAPE, then  
press START/STOP to start tape recording.  
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
For each separate time tape recording, up to  
3 still images can be recorded.  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Orange color  
boxes indicate  
the number of  
recorded  
images. When  
recording is  
finished, the  
color changes  
to orange.  
Move the power zoom lever B slightly for  
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
b Notes  
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power  
zoom lever may also be recorded.  
• You can not change the zoom speed of the zoom  
lever A on the handdle.  
3 Press START/STOP to stop tape recording.  
Stored still images appear one by one, and  
the images are stored onto the “Memory  
Stick Duo.” When  
disappears, the  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
image has been recorded.  
b Notes  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before  
tape recording is finished and the still images  
are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
z Tips  
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 44) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.  
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z Tips  
60min  
0:00:00  
STBY  
• During the standby mode, still images will be  
stored in the same way as when the POWER  
switch is set to MEMORY.  
• When the POWER switch is set to TAPE, still  
images will be recorded at image size 4.6M in  
the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or 4.6M (16:9) in  
the DV format.  
RING SETTING  
FOCUS  
ZOOM  
EXPOSURE  
SHUTTR SPEED  
AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT  
RESET  
[MANUAL]:EXEC  
2 Rotate the RING and select a menu item to  
be assigned.  
3 Press the MANUAL button.  
Controlling the image settings  
manually with the RING  
b Notes  
• The menu item settings done before will be  
retained even if you set other menu item settings  
after that. If [EXPOSURE] is set after [AE  
SHIFT] is set manually, [EXPOSURE] will  
override [AE SHIFT].  
It is useful to assign a frequently used menu  
item to the RING.  
The following is an example of the  
procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is  
assigned (the default setting).  
• If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the settings  
set manually return to the default setting.  
z Tips  
• During playback, you can adjust the volume  
using the RING.  
• You can also assign menu items using [RING  
SETTING] (p. 45).  
MANUAL button  
RING  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot)  
1 Press the MANUAL button to activate the  
manual adjustment mode.  
The setting mode switches between  
automatic and manual every time you press  
the MANUAL button.  
2 Rotate the RING to adjust the focus  
manually.  
Menu items that can be assigned  
– [FOCUS] (p. 42)  
Infrared port  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (  
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear).  
– [ZOOM] (p. 24)  
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 40)  
– [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 41)  
– [AE SHIFT] (p. 41)  
– [WB SHIFT] (p. 42)  
b Notes  
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions  
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the  
infrared port with your fingers or other objects  
and remove the conversion lens (optional).  
To assign the menu items to the RING  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
1 Press and hold the MANUAL button for  
several seconds.  
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
The [RING SETTING] screen appears.  
Continued ,  
25  
           
Recording (Continued)  
z Tips  
• To record an image brighter, use Super  
NightShot function (p. 43). To record an image  
more faithful to the original colors, use Color  
Slow Shutter function (p. 43).  
Adjusting the exposure for  
backlit subjects  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press BACK LIGHT to display .. To  
cancel the back light function, press BACK  
LIGHT again.  
Recording in mirror mode  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side (2).  
z Tips  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal  
when recorded.  
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Playback  
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT while pressing the green  
button.  
Playing movies  
Touch  
to rewind to the desired scene, then touch  
to start  
playback.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*  
60min  
60min  
P-MENU  
Rewind/Fast forward  
Stop**  
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.  
**  
is displayed instead of  
a tape is not being played.  
when a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images is inserted and  
To adjust the sound volume  
Touch  
t [VOLUME], then  
/
to adjust the volume.  
z Tips  
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in  
(p. 55).  
, touch [MENU] t  
(STANDARD SET) t [VOLUME]  
To search for a scene during playback  
Touch and hold  
/
during playback (Picture Search), or  
/
while fast  
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).  
z Tips  
• You can play back in various modes ([  
VAR.SPD PB], p. 52).  
Continued ,  
27  
     
Playback (Continued)  
Viewing still images  
Touch  
.
The most recently recorded image is displayed.  
60min  
10/10  
6.1M  
MEMORY PLAY  
P-MENU  
Switches the  
playback media*  
Previous/Next  
Go to the index screen display  
*
is displayed on the tape playback screen.  
To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen  
Touch  
. Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.  
B
A
A Previous/Next 6 pictures  
B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen  
To view pictures in other folders, touch  
, then touch (p. 48).  
t
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with  
/
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Using PB zoom  
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to  
5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still  
images) the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever.  
1 Play back the picture you want to  
magnify.  
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).  
3 Touch the screen at the point you want  
to display in the center of the displayed  
frame.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch [END].  
b Notes  
• While using PB zoom, images on the LCD panel  
and images that are output from the video signal  
are zoomed. The i.LINK output will not be  
affected.  
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Searching for the starting point  
Searching for the last scene of  
the most recent recording (END  
SEARCH)  
Reviewing the most recently  
recorded scenes (Rec review)  
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene  
recorded just before you stopped the tape.  
Make sure that the POWER switch is set to  
TAPE.  
END SEARCH will not work once you  
eject the cassette after you have recorded on  
the tape.  
Make sure that the POWER switch is set to  
TAPE.  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
END SEARCH  
1
0:00:00  
EXECUTING  
CANCEL  
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most  
recently recorded scene are played back.  
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.  
Touch here to cancel the operation.  
The last scene of the most recent  
recording is played back for about 5  
seconds, and the camcorder enters the  
standby mode at the point where the last  
recording has finished.  
b Notes  
• END SEARCH will not work correctly when  
there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
z Tips  
• You can also select [END SEARCH] from the  
menu. When the POWER switch is set to  
PLAY/EDIT. select the [END SEARCH] short-  
cut in Personal Menu (p. 36).  
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Playing the picture on a TV  
Connection methods and image quality  
differ depending on what type of TV is  
connected and connectors used.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
b Notes  
• Make all menu settings on your camcorder  
before connecting. The TV may not recognize  
the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV]  
or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the  
TV and your camcorder were connected with an  
i.LINK cable.  
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are played  
back as SD (standard definition) images  
regardless of the connection.  
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to  
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 45).  
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the  
TV when playing back.  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover in the direction of the  
arrow and connect the cable.  
Lift up the bottom of the jack cover, then  
rotate in the direction of the arrow.  
Continued ,  
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Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
Connecting to a high definition TV  
HD (high definition) image quality  
• An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is  
(HD image quality).  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
i.LINK  
(for HDV1080i)  
HDMI  
A
B
C
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/480i] (56)  
Component video cable  
(optional)  
A
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/  
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (53)  
HDMI  
IN  
B
HDMI cable (optional)  
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover).  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 65) cannot be output.  
• Your TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of  
your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of an external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (53)  
C
i.LINK cable (optional)  
[DOWN CONVERT] t  
[i.LINK CONV] t  
Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. For details,  
confirm the specifications of your TV.  
• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the  
optional component video cable and supplied A/V connecting cable as illustrated in  
.
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
• An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format  
(SD image quality) and played back.  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
i.LINK  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
D
E
F
G
Continued ,  
33  
       
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Change the [VIDEO OUT] setting to match your TV.  
b Notes  
• When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set  
[
WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 54).  
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[COMPONENT] t  
[480i] (56)  
[DOWN CONVERT] t  
[VIDEO OUT] t  
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER  
BOX]/[EDGE CROP] (56)  
Component video cable  
(optional)  
D
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
E
[DOWN CONVERT] t  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
[i.LINK CONV] t  
[ON:SQUEEZE]/  
[ON:EDGE CROP] (56)  
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
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: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (53)  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
[DOWN CONVERT] t  
[VIDEO OUT] t  
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER  
BOX]/[EDGE CROP] (56)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output  
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the  
audio input jack of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (53)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
[DOWN CONVERT] t  
[VIDEO OUT] t  
[SQUEEZE]/[LETTER  
BOX]/[EDGE CROP] (56)  
z Tips  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
• The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia  
Interface) is an interface to send both video/  
audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT jack and  
external device with a cable supplies high  
quality images and digital audio.  
Select one of the connecting methods on  
page 62, according to the input jack of the  
VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE  
IN input on the VCR using the A/V  
connecting cable. Set the input selector on  
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
etc.).  
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images  
from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order  
of priority of the output signals is as follows:  
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t  
audio/video.  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
• See page 93 for the details of i.LINK.  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V  
connecting cable to the video input jack and  
connect the white (left channel) or the red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
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Using the Menu  
Using the menu items  
1
Slide the POWER switch to the desired position while  
pressing the green button.  
TAPE:  
settings on a tape  
settings on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
MEMORY:  
PLAY/EDIT: settings for viewing/editing  
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.  
Unavailable items will be grayed out.  
x To use the short-cuts of  
Personal Menu  
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for  
frequently used menu items are added.  
x To use menu items  
You can customize menu items that are  
not added to Personal Menu.  
1 Touch  
t [MENU].  
2 Select the desired menu.  
z Tips  
Touch  
touch  
/
to select the item, then  
• You can customize Personal Menu as you  
like (p. 60).  
(The process in step 3 is  
the same as that in step 2).  
3 Select the desired item.  
4 Customize the item.  
1 Touch  
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
After finishing the settings, touch  
STATUS  
CHECK  
MENU  
t
screen.  
(close) to hide the menu  
RING  
SLET  
MIC  
LEVEL  
1/3  
If you decide not to change the setting,  
WHITE  
BAL.  
ZEBRA  
touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
2 Touch the desired item.  
If the desired item is not displayed on  
the screen, touch  
is displayed.  
/
until the item  
3 Select the desired setting, then touch  
.
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Available menu items (z) vary depending on the position of the  
switch.  
Menu items  
Position  
TAPE  
MEMORY  
PLAY/EDIT  
CAMERA SET menu (p. 39)  
SCENE SELECT  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
WHITE BAL.  
SHARPNESS  
SHUTTR SPEED  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
AE SHIFT  
CAMERA COLOR  
WB SHIFT  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
SUPER NS  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
NS LIGHT  
COLOR SLOW S  
ZEBRA  
HISTOGRAM  
SELF-TIMER  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
CONV.LENS  
z
z
z
RING SETTING  
X.V.COLOR  
MEMORY SET menu (p. 46)  
STILL SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
ALL ERASE  
FORMAT  
z
z
z
z
FILE NO.  
NEW FOLDER  
REC FOLDER  
PB FOLDER  
PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 49)  
FADER  
z
z
z
z
z
INT.REC-STL  
SLIDE SHOW  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
z
z
z
SMTH SLW REC  
PictBridge PRINT  
z
Continued ,  
37  
 
Menu items (Continued)  
Position  
TAPE  
MEMORY  
PLAY/EDIT  
USB SELECT  
z
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 52)  
VAR.SPD PB  
z
z
z
REC CTRL  
END SEARCH  
z
STANDARD SET menu (p. 53)  
VCR HDV/DV  
REC FORMAT  
DV SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
VOLUME  
MIC LEVEL  
AU.LVL DISP  
LCD/VF SET  
COMPONENT  
DOWN CONVERT  
STATUS CHECK  
GUIDEFRAME  
COLOR BAR  
DATA CODE  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
REMAINING  
REC LAMP  
BEEP  
z
z
z
z
DISP OUTPUT  
MENU ROTATE  
CALIBRATION  
QUICK REC  
z
TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 59)  
CLOCK SET  
WORLD TIME  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
LANGUAGE  
38  
CAMERA SET menu  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the  
recording conditions  
LANDSCAPE* (  
)
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
This setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows between the camcorder and the  
subject.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 36 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
SCENE SELECT  
You can record pictures effectively in  
various situations with the [SCENE  
SELECT] function.  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
B AUTO  
Select to automatically record pictures  
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]  
function.  
TWILIGHT* (  
)
SPOTLIGHT** (  
)
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
CANDLE (  
)
BEACH** (  
)
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing dark in strong light or reflected  
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.  
SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset)*  
(
)
SNOW** (  
)
Select to maintain the atmosphere of  
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.  
Select this when shooting in very bright,  
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;  
otherwise picture may appear too dark.  
FIREWORKS* (  
)
Select to record all the splendor of  
fireworks.  
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
**Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
b Notes  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
• If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of  
[SHUTTR SPEED] and [WHITE BAL.] are  
canceled.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
meter)  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t  
.
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.  
z Tips  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the RING (p. 25).  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
1
B AUTO  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
2
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
– Outdoors  
touch [AUTO] t [END].  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
b Notes  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
INDOOR (n)  
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
EXPOSURE  
– Indoors  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is much brighter or darker than the  
background.  
– 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  
2
ONE PUSH (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
3
1
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot  
the subject.  
40  
           
3 Touch [  
].  
B AUTO  
Select to adjust the shutter speed  
automatically.  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
MANUAL(  
)
Adjust the shutter speed using  
.
/
b Notes  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white  
fluorescent lamps.  
You can select a shutter speed between 1/3  
and 1/10000 second when the POWER  
switch is set to TAPE, and between 1/4 and  
1/500 second when the POWER switch is  
set to MEMORY.  
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  
white objects while  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
is flashing quickly.  
125, 180, 250  
Slower  
Faster  
keeps  
flashing after touching  
BAL.] to [AUTO].  
, set [WHITE  
b Notes  
• When the shutter speed is set between 1/725 to  
1/10000 second, still images cannot be recorded.  
• For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100]  
appears on the screen.  
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT]  
returns to [AUTO].  
z Tips  
• At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be  
lost. Adjust the focus manually, using a tripod,  
etc.  
• If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder  
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select  
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby  
white object for about 10 seconds for better  
color balance adjustment.  
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE  
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE SELECT]  
settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from  
inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo  
the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the  
white balance.  
• When recording under a discharge tube such as  
a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury  
lamp, horizontal bands may appear in the screen  
depending on the shutter speed.  
z Tips  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the RING (p. 25).  
AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow  
shutter)  
SHARPNESS  
You can adjust the sharpness of the image  
When you set [AUTOSLW SHTR] to  
[ON], the shutter speed is slowed down  
automatically to 1/30 second in dark places.  
outline with  
/
.
appears when  
the sharpness is anything other than the  
default setting.  
AE SHIFT  
Soften  
Sharpen  
You can adjust the exposure using  
(dark)/  
(bright).  
and the setting  
SHUTTR SPEED  
value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything  
other than the default setting.  
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter  
speed for your convenience. Depending on  
the shutter speed, you can make the subject  
look still, or emphasize movement of the  
subject.  
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
z Tips  
• Touch  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
if the subject is white or the  
backlight is bright, or touch  
is black or the light is dim.  
• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to  
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to  
[AUTO].  
if the subject  
2 Touch [END].  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the RING (p. 25).  
CAMERA COLOR  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the color intensity with  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
/
.
appears when [CAMERA  
COLOR] is anything other than the default  
setting.  
Decreases color  
intensity  
Increases color  
intensity  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
You can adjust the white balance to the  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
desired setting using  
/
.
and the setting value appear when [WB  
SHIFT] is anything other than the default  
setting.  
3 Touch  
.
z Tips  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,  
pictures appear bluish, and when set to a higher  
value, pictures appear reddish.  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the RING (p. 25).  
[AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
b Notes  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
SPOT FOCUS  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
a subject not located in the center of the  
screen.  
z 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.  
1
2
• You can also adjust the focus manually using  
the RING (p. 25).  
42  
         
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down in this case.  
TELE MACRO  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)  
When using either the NightShot (p. 25) or  
[SUPER NS] (p. 43) function to record, you  
can record clearer pictures by setting [NS  
LIGHT], which emits infrared light  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 24) moves to the top of  
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and  
allows for recording subjects at a close  
distance as down to about 45 cm  
(17 3/4 in.).  
(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).  
b Notes  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS  
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow  
Shutter)  
b Notes  
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],  
you can record an image brighter in color  
even in dark places.  
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]  
appear on the screen.  
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch  
[OFF].  
The picture will be recorded at a maximum  
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot  
recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON]  
while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 25) is  
also set to ON.  
b Notes  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear  
on the screen.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down at this time.  
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER  
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT  
switch to OFF.  
b Notes  
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright  
places. This 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. 42)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
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43  
         
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
z Tips  
ZEBRA  
• The left area on the graph shows the darker  
areas of the picture while the right area shows  
the brighter areas.  
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the  
screen where brightness is at a preset level.  
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the  
brightness. When you change the default  
setting,  
is not recorded.  
SELF-TIMER  
is displayed. The zebra pattern  
A still image is recorded after about 10  
seconds.  
BOFF  
Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set  
to [ON] and  
The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
appears.  
70  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
100  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom to a level greater  
than 10 × (the default setting) while  
recording on a tape. Note that the image  
quality decreases when you are using the  
digital zoom.  
b Notes  
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or higher may appear overexposed.  
z Tips  
• IRE represents the screen brightness.  
HISTOGRAM  
When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON], the  
[HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display a  
distribution of tones in your picture)  
window appears on the screen.  
This item is useful when you adjust  
exposure. You can adjust the [EXPOSURE]  
or [AE SHIFT] checking the  
[HISTOGRAM] window. The  
[HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a  
tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
B OFF  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
20 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
STEADYSHOT  
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.  
Darker  
Brightness  
Brighter  
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CONV.LENS  
When using an optional conversion lens,  
use this function to record using the  
optimum compensation for camera shake  
for each lens.  
B OFF  
Select this when the conversion lens  
(optional) is not used.  
WIDE CONV. (  
)
Select this to use the wide conversion lens  
(optional).  
TELE CONV. (  
)
Select this to use the tele conversion lens  
(optional).  
RING SETTING  
You can select a menu items to assign to the  
RING. For details, see page 25.  
X.V.COLOR  
When recording, set to [ON] to capture  
wider range of colors.  
Various colors such as the brilliant color of  
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be  
more faithfully reproduced.  
b Notes  
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the  
recorded content will be played back on an  
x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to  
[OFF] (the default setting).  
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is  
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,  
the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON] when:  
– Recording in DV format  
– A movie is being recorded.  
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MEMORY SET menu  
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” (MB)  
and the number of recordable pictures  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 36 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY  
6.1M  
4.6M  
3.1M  
VGA  
2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 ×  
2136  
1602  
1536  
480  
STILL SET  
6.1M  
4.6M  
3.1M  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
41  
98  
55  
130  
80  
185  
780  
1970  
x
QUALITY  
BFINE (  
)
75  
175  
95  
235  
140  
335  
1400  
3550  
Records still images at the fine image  
quality level.  
150  
360  
200  
480  
295  
690  
2850  
7200  
STANDARD (  
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
)
310  
730  
415  
980  
600  
5900  
1400 14500  
2GB  
630  
1500  
850  
2000  
1200 12000  
2850 30000  
x
IMAGE SIZE  
B6.1M (  
Records still images clearly.  
)
4GB  
1250  
2950  
1650  
3950  
2400 23500  
5700 59000  
6.1M  
8GB  
2500  
6000  
3350  
4900 48000  
4.6M (  
)
4.6M  
8000 11000 115000  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio.  
When the POWER switch is set to TAPE*  
4.6M 3.4M  
3.1M (  
)
3.1M  
2848 × 1602 2136 × 1602  
4.6M  
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
3.4M  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
55  
130  
74  
170  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows for the maximum number of  
images to be recorded.  
)
95  
235  
130  
305  
200  
480  
270  
630  
b Notes  
• [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the  
POWER switch is set to MEMORY.  
415  
980  
550  
1250  
2GB  
850  
2000  
1100  
2600  
4GB  
1650  
3950  
2250  
5200  
8GB  
3350  
8000  
4500  
10000  
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1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER].  
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the  
images in the selected folder.  
When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/  
EDIT*  
1.2M  
1440 ×  
810  
VGA  
640 ×  
480  
0.2M  
640 ×  
360  
1.2M  
2 Touch [YES] twice t  
.
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
205  
490  
780  
1970  
980  
1970  
b Notes  
370  
890  
1400  
3550  
1750  
3550  
• The folder will not be deleted even when you  
delete all the pictures in the folder.  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Erasing all data…] is displayed:  
760  
1800  
2850  
7200  
3600  
7200  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
1550  
3650  
5900  
14500  
7300  
14500  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
2GB  
3150  
7500  
12000  
30000  
15000  
30000  
FORMAT  
4GB  
6300  
14500  
23500  
59000  
29500  
59000  
The “Memory Stick Duo” has been  
formatted at the factory, and does not  
require formatting at purchase.  
8GB  
12500  
48000  
60000  
30000 115000 115000  
* [  
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [  
1.2M] in  
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice  
HDV format, [  
and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3).  
0.2M] in DV format (16:9)  
t
.
Formatting is completed, and all the images  
will be deleted.  
b Notes  
• All numbers measured at the following settings:  
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.  
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image  
quality.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by  
Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you  
can record varies depending on the recording  
environment and the recording media.  
b Notes  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Formatting…] is displayed:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” including protected image data and  
newly created folders.  
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS sensor and image processing system  
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for  
still image resolution equivalent to the sizes  
described.  
FILE NO.  
B SERIES  
ALL ERASE  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with  
another one. The file number is reset when  
a new folder is created or the recording  
folder is replaced with another.  
Deletes all the pictures without image  
protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in  
the selected folder.  
RESET  
Resets the file number to 0001 each time  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.  
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47  
             
MEMORY SET menu (Continued)  
NEW FOLDER  
You can create a new folder (102MSDCF  
to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
When 9,999 images are stored in the current  
folder, a new folder is automatically created  
for storing subsequent images.  
Touch [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot delete the created folders using your  
camcorder. You will have to format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 47), or delete them  
using your computer.  
• The number of recordable pictures on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the  
number of folders increases.  
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)  
Select the folder to be used for recording  
with  
/
, then touch  
.
b Notes  
• As the default setting, pictures are saved in the  
101MSDCF folder.  
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same  
folder will be set as the default folder for  
playback.  
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)  
Select the playback folder with  
then touch  
/
,
.
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PICT.APPLI. menu  
Special effects on pictures or additional  
functions on recording/playback  
INT.REC-STL (Interval photo  
recording)  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 36 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
You can record still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval.  
This function is useful to observe the  
movement of clouds or the changes in  
daylight, etc.  
FADER  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
[a]: Recording  
[b]: Interval  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to  
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,  
then touch  
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
.
1 Touch  
or 10 minutes) t  
t
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
stops flashing and the interval still  
image recording starts.  
t a desired interval time (1, 5  
t [ON] t  
.
To cancel before starting the operation,  
touch [OFF] in step 1.  
Once you press START/STOP, the setting  
is canceled.  
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in  
step 1.  
STBY  
REC  
SLIDE SHOW  
Fading out  
Fading in  
Plays back in sequence the images stored  
on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder  
(slide show).  
WHITE FADER  
1 Touch  
2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER ( )], then touch  
t [PB FOLDER].  
BLACK FADER  
.
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ( )],  
all the images in the current playback  
folder selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 48) are  
played back in sequence.  
MOSAIC FADER  
3 Touch [REPEAT].  
4 Select [ON] or [OFF], then  
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]  
).  
To execute the slide show only once, select  
[OFF].  
.
MONOTONE  
(
When fading in, the picture gradually  
changes from black and white to color.  
When fading out, it gradually changes from  
color to black and white.  
5 Touch [END] t [START].  
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].  
To pause, touch [PAUSE].  
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49  
                   
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
z Tips  
• You can select the first picture for the slide  
STILL  
Records/plays back a movie while  
superimposing it on a still image  
memorized by touching [STILL].  
show with  
[START].  
/
before touching  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
You can add digital effects to recording/  
playback.  
FLASH (flash motion)  
Records/plays back a movie with a serial-  
still-image effect (strobe effect).  
1 Touch the desired effect.  
TRAIL  
2 Adjust the effect with  
/
, then  
touch  
.
When recording/playback, trailing after  
images are left in the picture.  
Effect  
Items to adjust  
OLD MOVIE  
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue  
to pictures.  
CINEMA  
EFECT*  
No adjustment necessary  
STILL  
The degree of  
b Notes  
transparency of the still  
image you want to  
superimpose under a  
movie  
• You cannot change to another digital effect  
while recording pictures on a tape with  
[CINEMA EFECT] selected.  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
Only the original pictures can be output.  
• While using [D.EFFECT], you cannot use the  
review button for still images on the “Memory  
FLASH  
TRAIL  
The interval of frame-by-  
frame recording/playback  
The fade time of the  
incidental image  
Stick Duo”  
.
OLD  
MOVIE*  
No adjustment necessary  
• If you set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METER]  
and [EXPOSURE] return to [AUTO].  
* Available during tape recording only.  
z Tips  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 67) or  
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
(p. 62).  
3 Touch  
.
appears.  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] in  
step 1.  
BOFF  
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.  
CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect)  
You can add a cinematic atmosphere to  
pictures by adjusting the image quality.  
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z Tips  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 67) or  
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
(p. 62).  
You can add special effects to a picture  
during recording or playback.  
appears.  
B OFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow  
recording)  
SKINTONE*  
Makes skin texture look more smoother  
and more appealing.  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under general shooting  
conditions, can be shot in smooth moving  
slow-motion for about 3 seconds.  
NEG.ART  
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a  
golf or tennis swing.  
The color and brightness are reversed.  
Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW  
REC] screen.  
SEPIA  
Pictures appear in sepia.  
A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as a  
12 second slow-motion movie.  
[Recording···] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
B&W (Black and white)  
Pictures appear in black and white.  
SOLARIZE  
Touch  
to set the following.  
– [TIMING]  
Select the recording start point from the time  
START/STOP is pressed (The default setting is  
[3sec AFTER]).  
Pictures appear as an illustration with  
strong contrast.  
PASTEL*  
[3sec AFTER]  
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
MOSAIC*  
[3sec BEFORE]  
– [RECORD SOUND]  
If you set to [ON] (  
additional dialog, etc. to the slow-motion movie  
(The default setting is [OFF]).  
Sounds are recorded while [Recording···] is  
displayed.  
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.  
), you can record  
* Available during tape recording only.  
b Notes  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
Only the original pictures can be output.  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3  
second-movie (approx.).  
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
EDIT/PLAY menu  
Settings for editing or playing back in  
various modes  
• The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is  
somewhat less than normal recording.  
See page 36 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select  
[END].  
VAR.SPD PB  
(Various speed playback)  
PictBridge PRINT  
You can play back in various modes while  
viewing movies.  
USB SELECT  
1 Touch the following buttons during  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
personal computer with a USB cable and  
import pictures to the computer. You can  
also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge  
compatible printer (p. 69) using this  
function.  
playback.  
To  
Touch  
change the  
playback  
direction*  
(frame)  
play back  
slowly**  
B
Memory Stick  
To reverse direction:  
Select this to view pictures on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” on the computer or to import  
them to the computer.  
(frame) t  
play back frame  
by frame  
(frame) during  
playback pause.  
To reverse direction:  
(frame) during  
PictBridge PRINT  
Select this when you connect the  
camcorder to a PictBridge compatible  
printer to print out directly (p. 69).  
frame playback.  
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,  
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This  
is not a malfunction.  
**Pictures output from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back  
smoothly in slow mode.  
2 Touch  
To return to the normal playback mode,  
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from  
t
.
frame playback).  
b Notes  
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may  
see mosaic-like images of the previously played  
picture.  
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from  
the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they  
are paused or played back in any mode other  
than normal playback mode.  
• Pictures in the HDV format may appear  
distorted during:  
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STANDARD SET menu  
Settings while recording on a tape or other  
basic settings  
– Picture search  
– Reverse playback  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
• Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and  
playing back frame by frame to the reverse  
direction are not available in HDV format.  
See page 36 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
REC CTRL  
(Movie recording control)  
VCR HDV/DV  
See page 65.  
Select the playback signal. Normally select  
[AUTO].  
END SEARCH  
When your camcorder is connected to  
another device using an i.LINK cable,  
select the signal to input/output from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). The selected  
signal is recorded or played back.  
EXEC  
The most recently recorded picture is  
played back for about 5 seconds and then  
stops automatically.  
B AUTO  
CANCEL  
Switches the signals between HDV and  
DV format automatically when playing  
back a tape.  
Stops [END SEARCH].  
b Notes  
With an i.LINK connection, switches the  
signals between HDV and DV formats  
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
• [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject  
the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.  
HDV  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
HDV format.  
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only HDV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
DV  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
DV format.  
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only DV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the  
connected device, such as a VCR, may not be  
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
able to recognize the video signal from your  
camcorder.  
b Notes  
• If you record in the LP mode, pictures may  
appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted  
when you play back the tape on other  
camcorders or VCRs.  
• When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches  
between HDV and DV formats, the picture and  
sound are interrupted temporarily.  
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to  
[ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: EDGE CROP], pictures  
are output as follows:  
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is output  
as it is.  
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in  
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture  
may be distorted or the time code may not be  
written properly between the scenes.  
x
WIDE SELECT  
You can select the aspect ratio according  
to the TV connected when recording. Refer  
also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with your TV.  
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is not  
output.  
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an  
HDV signal is not output.  
B 16:9 WIDE  
Records pictures in the full screen for a  
16:9 (wide) TV screen.  
REC FORMAT  
You can select a recording format.  
4:3 (  
)
Records pictures in the full screen for a 4:3  
TV screen.  
BHDV1080i (  
Records in the HDV1080i specification.  
)
b Notes  
DV (  
)
• Set [VIDEO OUT] correctly according to the  
TV connected for playback.  
Records in the DV format.  
b Notes  
x
AUDIO MODE  
• If you output the recording picture using an  
i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.  
B 12BIT  
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo  
sounds).  
DV SET  
16BIT (  
)
The following functions are available when  
recording in DV format.  
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound  
with high quality).  
x
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
b Notes  
BSP (SP)  
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is  
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.  
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on  
a cassette.  
x
AUDIO MIX  
LP (LP)  
During tape playback, you can monitor the  
sound recorded by other camcorders using  
audio dubbing or 4ch microphone  
recording.  
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times  
the SP mode (Long Play).  
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60min  
AUDIO MIX  
0:00:00:00  
AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)  
Since the default setting is [ON], the audio  
level meter is displayed.  
ST1  
ST2  
Touch  
/
to adjust the balance of the  
original sound (ST1) and the sound  
recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch  
.
b Notes  
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default  
setting.  
Audio level meter  
LCD/VF SET  
VOLUME  
The recorded picture will not be affected by  
this operation.  
Touch  
/
to adjust the volume  
x LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
MIC LEVEL  
You can adjust the recording sound level  
manually.  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
2 Touch  
/
.
.
B AUTO  
x LCD BL LEVEL  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
Select to adjust the recording sound level  
automatically.  
MANUAL  
When the MIC LEVEL is set to  
MANUAL, the  
Touch  
B NORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
icon is displayed.  
to adjust the recording  
M
/
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
sound level during recording or standby.  
The recording sound level adjustment bars  
appear on the screen. The recording sound  
level increases as the bar goes to the right.  
The recording level meter appears when  
the recording sound level is other than  
default setting.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
b Notes  
• Use headphones to monitor the sound when  
adjusting it.  
x LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
Low intensity  
High intensity  
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
x VF B.LIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
Interface (i.LINK). The DV format signal is  
output unchanged.  
B OFF  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
ON:SQUEZE  
Output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV  
compatible with 16:9 wide mode.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
On a 4:3 TV  
compatible with  
16:9 wide mode  
x VF COLOR  
On a 16:9 wide TV  
BON  
Display pictures in the viewfinder in color.  
OFF  
Display pictures in the viewfinder in black  
and white.  
ON: EDGE CROP  
Display the center of the picture in 4:3  
aspect ratio by cropping the both sides of  
the picture.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
On a 4:3  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
standard TV  
COMPONENT  
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting  
your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
b Notes  
• For an i.LINK input, refer to “VCR HDV/DV”  
(p. 53).  
480i  
• Be sure to disconnect the i.LINK cable before  
changing the setting. Otherwise, the connected  
device may not be able to recognize the video  
signal properly.  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
B1080i/480i  
x VIDEO OUT  
You can set the HDV output format for the  
following outputs.  
– COMPONENT (480i)  
– S VIDEO  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV that has the component input jack  
and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
– AUDIO/VIDEO  
DOWN CONVERT  
You can set an output video signal type  
from HDV format signals.  
x i.LINK CONV  
When set to [ON:SQUEEZE]/[ON: EDGE  
CROP], converts the HDV signal to the DV  
format and output it from the HDV/DV  
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B SQUEZE  
Output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV  
compatible with 16:9 wide mode.  
OUTPUT  
– [VCR HDV/DV](when the POWER switch is  
set to PLAY/EDIT) (p. 53)  
– [COMPONENT] (p. 56)  
– [i.LINK CONV] (p. 56)  
– [VIDEO OUT] (p. 56)  
– HDMI OUT (p. 101)  
On a 4:3 TV  
compatible with  
On a 16:9 wide TV  
16:9 wide mode  
HOURS METER  
The cumulative operation time of your  
camcorder will be displayed with the total  
hours of operation, drum rotation, tape  
running, or the total number of tape  
unthreading operations.  
LETTER BOX  
Output signals to a TV that is not  
compatible with 16:9 wide mode.  
– OPERATION  
Displays the total hours of operation in 10-  
hour increments.  
On a 4:3  
standard TV  
– DRUM RUN  
Displays the total hours of drum rotation in  
10-hour increments.  
– TAPE RUN  
Display the total hours of tape running in  
10-hour increments.  
EDGE CROP  
Display the center of the picture in 4:3  
aspect ratio by cropping the both sides of  
the picture.  
– THREADING  
Displays the total number of tape  
unthreading operations in 10-operation  
increments.  
On a 4:3  
standard TV  
GUIDEFRAME  
You can display the frame and check that  
the subject is horizontal or vertical by  
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].  
The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.  
b Notes  
• When you view pictures that were recorded in  
the DV format with [  
WIDE SELECT] set to  
[16:9 WIDE] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures  
may appear as they are in height, but are  
compressed in width depending on the TV. If  
you view the recorded pictures on such type of  
4:3 standard TV, set [  
[4:3] before recording.  
z Tips  
• Placing the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
WIDE SELECT] to  
COLOR BAR  
STATUS CHECK  
You can display the color bar or record it on  
the tape by setting [COLOR BAR] to [ON].  
It is convenient to adjust the color on the  
monitor connected.  
You can check the setup value of the  
following items.  
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
ON  
DATA CODE  
Always displays the remaining tape  
indicator.  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
BOFF  
The camera recording lamp will not light up  
during recording when you set this to [OFF]  
(The default setting is [ON]).  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
BEEP  
CAMERA DATA (below)  
Displays camera setting data.  
B ON  
A beeping sound starts when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
60min  
1
2
OFF  
AUTO  
100 AWB  
3
Cancels the beeping sound and shutter  
sound.  
F1. 8  
9dB  
P-MENU  
6
5
4
DISP OUTPUT (Display output)  
ASteadyShot off  
BExposure  
CWhite balance  
DGain  
B LCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
EShutter speed  
FAperture value  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the  
viewfinder.  
b Notes  
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter  
speed, and the aperture value appear when still  
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played back.  
MENU ROTATE  
• In the DATE/TIME data display, the date and  
time are displayed in the same area. If you  
record a picture without setting the clock,  
[--- -- ----] and [--:--:--] will appear.  
B NORMAL  
Scrolls the menu items downwards by  
touching  
.
OPPOSITE  
Scrolls the menu items upwards by  
touching  
REMAINING  
.
BAUTO  
Displays the remaining tape indicator for  
about 8 seconds in situations such as those  
described below.  
CALIBRATION  
See page 96.  
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT or TAPE with a cassette inserted.  
• When you touch  
(Play/Pause).  
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TIME/LANGU.  
menu  
See page 36 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
QUICK REC (Quick recording)  
CLOCK SET  
You can slightly reduce the recording start  
point time when you start recording by  
pressing START/STOP. This function is  
useful to compensate for time lapse at the  
click of the shutter.  
See page 18.  
WORLD TIME  
B OFF  
When using your camcorder abroad, you  
can set the time difference by touching  
Takes more time to reach the recording  
start point, but a smooth transition can be  
recorded.  
/
, the clock will be adjusted in  
accordance with the time difference.  
If you set the time difference to 0, the clock  
returns to the originally set time.  
ON (  
)
Slightly reduces the time it takes to start  
recording when you attempt to record right  
after you switch on the camcorder (set the  
POWER switch to TAPE from the OFF  
(CHG) position), or when you attempt to  
record when the recording stanby mode is  
canceled.  
LANGUAGE  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
b Notes  
• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval  
between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on  
your computer is recommended).  
z Tips  
• If the recording standby mode continues more  
than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will  
stop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled.  
This is to protect the tape and to prevent from  
unnecessarily battery exhausting.  
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Customizing Personal  
Menu  
You can add desired menu items to any  
Personal Menu, and customize Personal  
Menu settings for each POWER switch  
position. This is convenient if you add  
frequently used menu items to Personal  
Menu.  
Deleting a menu item  
1
Touch  
t [DELETE].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
/
.
Adding a menu item  
60min  
STBY  
Select button to delete.  
0:00:00  
END  
You can add up to 28 menu items for each  
POWER switch position. Delete a less  
important menu item, if you want to add  
more.  
STATUS  
CHECK  
MENU  
RING  
SLET  
MIC  
LEVEL  
1/3  
WHITE  
BAL.  
ZEBRA  
1
Touch  
t [ADD].  
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
2
3
Touch the menu item that you  
want to delete.  
/
.
60min  
DELETE  
STBY  
0:00:00  
60min  
STBY  
Select the category.  
0:00:00  
END  
Delete this from  
CAMERA-TAPE mode's  
P-MENU?  
CAMERA SET  
PICT.APPLI.  
EDIT/PLAY  
STANDARD SET  
TIME/LANGU.  
YES  
NO  
OK  
Touch [YES] t  
.
2
3
Touch  
category, then touch  
/
to select a menu  
.
b Notes  
60min  
Select the item.  
STBY  
0:00:00  
END  
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET  
UP].  
SCENE SELECT  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BAL.  
SHARPNESS  
OK  
Touch  
item, then touch  
.
/
to select a menu  
t [YES] t  
The menu item is added to the end of  
the list.  
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Arranging the order of menu  
items displayed on Personal  
Menu  
1
Touch  
t [SORT].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
/
.
2
3
4
5
Touch the menu item you want to  
move.  
Touch  
/
to move the menu  
item to the desired place.  
Touch  
.
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.  
Touch [END] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].  
Initializing the Personal Menu  
settings (Reset)  
Touch  
t [P-MENU SET UP] t  
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t  
.
If the desired menu item is not displayed,  
touch  
/
.
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Dubbing/Editing  
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for  
this operation (p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be  
connected.  
Connecting to external devices  
The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorders and the connectors used.  
: Signal flow  
Camcorder  
Cable  
External device  
HDV1080i compatible  
device*  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
t HD quality  
AV device with i.LINK jack  
t SD quality  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
AV device with S VIDEO jack  
t SD quality  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
AV device with audio/video  
jacks**  
t SD quality  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. For details, refer to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.  
**When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  
cable to the video jack on the device, and the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio  
jack on the device.  
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b Notes  
Menu setting  
Recorded Dubbing  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.  
[VCR HDV/ [i.LINK  
format  
format  
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed  
as SD (standard definition) images, regardless  
of the connection.  
DV]  
CONV]  
[AUTO]  
or HDV*  
1
HDV*  
[OFF]  
2
Mixed  
HDV  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
[ON:  
SQUEEZE]/  
[ON:EDGE  
CROP]  
3
and DV  
DV  
DV  
[AUTO]*  
[AUTO]  
or DV  
DV only  
*1 The VCR or DVD/HDD recorders need to be  
compliant with HDV1080i specification.  
*2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed.  
*3 Parts recorded in both DV and HDV format can  
be dubbed.  
b Notes  
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and  
the signal switches between HDV and DV  
formats, the picture and sound are interrupted  
temporarily.  
• When the player and the recorder are both  
HDV1080i compatible devices such as  
HVR-HD1000U/HD1000N and are connected  
with the i.LINK cable, after pausing or stopping  
and then resuming the recording, the images  
will be unstable or rough at that point.  
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)  
Select the required settings from the table  
below and make the menu settings.  
b Notes  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (default  
setting) when connecting with an A/V  
connecting cable (p. 58).  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or  
DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify  
the video signal.  
When connecting with the A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
(optional)  
Menu setting  
Recorded Dubbing  
[VCR HDV/ [i.LINK  
format  
format  
DV]  
CONV]  
Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the  
video plug (yellow). This connection  
produces pictures more faithfully. The  
audio will not be output when you connect  
with the S VIDEO cable alone.  
[AUTO]  
1
HDV*  
[OFF]  
or HDV  
[AUTO]  
HDV  
only  
[ON:  
SQUEEZE]/  
[ON:EDGE  
CROP]  
DV  
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Recording pictures from a VCR  
(Continued)  
• To record the date/time and camera settings data  
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,  
display them on the screen (p. 58).  
Dubbing to another device  
• The following cannot be output via the HDV/  
DV interface (i.LINK):  
– Indicators  
1
Prepare your camcorder for  
playback.  
– Pictures edited with [PICT.EFFECT] (p. 51)  
or [D.EFFECT] (p. 50)  
Insert the recorded cassette.  
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorders  
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not  
output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)  
during playback pause or in any playback mode  
other than normal playback.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on your camcorder while  
recording to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.  
2
When dubbing to the VCR, insert  
a cassette for recording.  
When dubbing to the DVD  
recorder, insert a DVD for  
recording.  
– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)  
may not be displayed or recorded depending  
on the device or application.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the appropriate input  
(such as video input1 and video input2).  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your  
camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you may  
not operate your camcorder on your DVD  
recorder even if its instruction manual says you  
can.  
If you can set the input mode to HDV or DV on  
your DVD recorder and can input/output  
pictures, follow the steps in “Dubbing to another  
device.”  
3
4
Connect your recording device  
(VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to  
your camcorder.  
See page 62 for connection details.  
Start playback on your  
camcorder, and recording on the  
recording device.  
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and  
sound signals are transmitted digitally,  
producing high quality pictures.  
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
of the output signal (  
) will be indicated on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
or  
5
When dubbing is complete, stop  
your camcorder and the  
recording device.  
b Notes  
• When connecting with an A/V connecting cable,  
set [VIDEO OUT] according to the playback  
device (TV, etc.).  
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Recording pictures from a VCR  
You can record movies from a VCR on a  
Recording movies  
tape. You can record a scene as a still image  
on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert  
a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for  
recording in your camcorder beforehand.  
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR  
device using an i.LINK cable.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor for this operation (p. 15). Refer  
also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with the devices to be connected.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
Set the input signal of your  
camcorder.  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when  
recording from an HDV format  
compatible device.  
HDV1080i  
AV device with  
compatible device  
i.LINK output jack  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or  
[AUTO] when recording from a DV  
format compatible device (p. 53).  
t HD quality  
t SD quality  
3
Connect your VCR as a player to  
your camcorder.  
To i.LINK connector  
b Notes  
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the  
format of the input signal (  
or  
) will be indicated on the  
LCD screen of your camcorder (This  
indicator may appear on the screen of the  
playback device, however, it will not be  
recorded).  
: Signal  
flow  
i.LINK cable  
(optional)  
4
5
Insert a cassette into the VCR.  
To HDV/DV  
Interface  
(i.LINK)  
Operate your camcorder to record  
movies.  
Touch  
[REC PAUSE].  
t [  
REC CTRL] t  
If the desired item is not displayed on  
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with  
HDV1080i specification is required.  
the screen, touch  
is displayed.  
/
until the item  
Continued ,  
65  
     
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)  
Recording still images  
6
Start playing the cassette on your  
VCR.  
1
Perform steps 1 to 4 in  
“Recording movies”.  
The picture played on the connected  
device appears on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
2
3
Start playing the cassette.  
7
8
9
Touch [REC START] at the point  
you want to start recording.  
The pictures on the VCR appear on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
Stop recording.  
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene  
you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
Touch  
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].  
Touch  
t
.
b Notes  
• You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.  
• You cannot record TV programs from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
• You can record pictures from DV devices only  
in the DV format.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on a VCR while recording to  
your camcorder.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
– If you pause or stop the recording and restart  
it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.  
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with  
black bands on the right and left sides on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
66  
 
Dubbing pictures from  
a tape to a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
Deleting recorded  
pictures from the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can record a desired scene onto a  
“Memory Stick Duo” as a still image, from  
a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure  
you have a recorded tape and a “Memory  
Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
Touch  
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
101  
1/10  
MEMORYY PLAY  
60min  
101–0001  
6.1M  
Search and record the scene you  
want to record.  
P-MENU  
Touch  
(Play) to play back the  
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the  
scene you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
3
4
Select a picture you want to  
delete with  
/
.
Touch  
t [YES].  
b Notes  
• The date and time the picture is recorded on the  
tape and stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are  
recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time  
the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed.  
Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot  
be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
b Notes  
• The pictures cannot be restored once they are  
deleted.  
• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory  
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to  
the write-protect position (p. 90), or when the  
selected picture is protected (p. 68).  
• Still images will be fixed to image size [  
1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format.  
Still images will be fixed to image size [  
0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when  
playing back in the DV format (p. 47).  
z Tips  
• You cannot record still images while using PB  
zoom.  
• To delete all pictures at once, select [  
ERASE] (p. 47).  
ALL  
• You can delete pictures on the index screen  
(p. 28). You can easily search for the picture to  
be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.  
Touch  
you want to delete t  
t [ DELETE] t the picture  
t [YES].  
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
with specific information  
When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with the write-protect tab, make sure the  
write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick  
Duo” is not set to the write-protect position  
(p. 90).  
(Print mark/Image protection)  
with the Print mark put on using the other  
device.  
Preventing accidental erasure  
(Image protection)  
You can select and mark images to prevent  
accidental erasure.  
Selecting still images for  
printing (Print mark)  
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
standard is used to select images for  
printing on your camcorder.  
By marking images that you want to print  
out, you do not need to reselect them when  
you print them out (You cannot specify the  
number of printouts).  
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
Touch  
t
t
t
[PROTECT].  
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
Touch the image that you want to  
protect.  
PROTECT  
-
appears.  
Touch  
t
t
t
[PRINT MARK].  
101–0002  
101  
2/10  
OK  
Touch the image that you want to  
print out later.  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
PRINT MARK  
appears.  
b Notes  
101–0002  
101  
• To cancel image protection, touch the image  
2/10  
OK  
again to cancel image protection in step 3.  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
b Notes  
• To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to  
cancel Print mark in step 3.  
• Do not mark images on your camcorder if the  
“Memory Stick Duo” already has some images  
with the Print mark put on using other devices.  
This may change the information of the images  
68  
         
Printing recorded images  
(PictBridge compliant printer)  
z Tips  
You can print out pictures using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
• You can also operate by selecting in the  
following orders:  
t [MENU] t  
(PICT.APPLI.)  
t [USB SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT].  
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor  
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 15).  
t [MENU] t  
t [PictBridge PRINT].  
(PICT.APPLI.)  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing  
still images into your camcorder and turn  
on the printer.  
Printing  
1
Select the image to be printed  
Connecting your camcorder to  
the printer  
with  
/
.
2
3
Touch  
t [COPIES].  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
Select the number of copies to be  
printed with  
/
.
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to the printer using  
the USB cable.  
A maximum of 20 copies of the image  
can be printed.  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
4
5
Touch  
To print the date/time on the image,  
touch  
t [END].  
t [DATE/TIME] t  
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].  
[DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t  
.
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].  
101  
When printing is finished, [Printing…]  
disappears and the image selection  
screen appears again.  
1/10  
6.1M  
PictBridge PRINT  
101-0001  
END  
Touch [END] when printing is  
completed.  
+
-
SET EXEC  
One of the images stored on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.  
b Notes  
• Refer also to the operating instructions for the  
printer to be used.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
b Notes  
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models  
that are not PictBridge compatible.  
– Operate the POWER switch.  
Continued ,  
69  
   
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)  
– Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.  
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
• Some printers may cut off left, right, top and  
lower parts of the image. Especially, when the  
image is recorded with a 16:9 (wide) ratio, left  
and right parts may be largely cut off.  
• Some printer models may not support the date/  
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
operating instructions for details.  
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images  
recorded with a device other than your  
camcorder.  
• 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.  
70  
Using a Computer  
Connecting to a  
computer  
Copying still images  
to a computer  
When connecting your camcorder to a  
computer, the following operations are  
available:  
System requirements  
For Windows users  
Copying the still images on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” to the computer  
t
• OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP  
Home Edition/Windows XP Professional/  
Windows Vista*  
Copying the movie on a tape in the HDV  
format to the computer t p. 74  
Copying the movie on a tape in the DV  
format to the computer t p. 74  
* Except for 64-bit version  
It is necessary that your OS is factory-installed.  
Operations are not guaranteed if your OS has  
been upgraded or is being used in a multi-boot  
environment.  
About connection  
• CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster  
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).  
There are 2 ways to connect your  
camcorder to a computer:  
– USB cable  
To copy still images on a “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
For Macintosh users  
• OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/  
v10.3/v10.4)  
– i.LINK cable  
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).  
To copy movies on a tape  
Notes on connecting to a computer  
Step:1 Using the USB cable  
• When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK  
cable to connect your camcorder to a computer,  
make sure to connect the connector in the  
correct direction. If you insert the connector  
forcibly, it may be damaged, and cause a  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
• You can do this operation with the standard  
driver on your computer. You do not need to  
install any software.  
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert  
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which pictures are  
recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
(optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick  
slot on your computer to copy still images to the  
computer.  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
your computer is not compatible with it, connect  
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of  
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.  
• You cannot do the following:  
– Copying pictures on a tape to a computer with  
a USB cable.  
– Copying pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
to a computer with an i.LINK cable.  
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct  
procedure when disconnecting it from the  
computer (p. 73).  
Continued ,  
71  
           
Copying still images to a computer (Continued)  
4
5
Set the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT.  
Touch [  
] t [MENU] t  
To USB jack  
(PICT.APPLI.) t [USB  
SELECT] t [ Memory Stick].  
USB cable  
(optional)  
6
Connect the USB cable to the  
(USB) jacks on your camcorder  
and your computer.  
It may take a while until your computer  
recognizes your camcorder for the first  
time.  
To USB jack  
Step:2 Copying the pictures  
For Windows users  
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon  
displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag  
and drop a picture in the folder onto the  
hard disk drive of your computer.  
• Do not connect your camcorder to the computer  
at this point.  
• The computer may not recognize the camcorder  
if you connect them with the USB cable before  
turning on your camcorder.  
• See page 105 for the recommended connection.  
1
Turn on the computer.  
Close down all applications running on  
the computer.  
For Windows 2000/Windows XP/  
Windows Vista  
Log on as an Administrator.  
1
2
3
2
3
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into  
your camcorder.  
Prepare the power source for  
your camcorder.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain  
AC power (p. 15).  
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A Folder containing image files recorded  
by other camcorders without the folder  
creation function (for playback only).  
Disconnecting the USB cable  
For Windows users  
If [USB CONNECTING] appears on the  
LCD screen, follow the procedure below to  
disconnect the USB cable.  
B Folder containing image files recorded  
by your camcorder when no new folders  
have been created, only [101MSDCF] is  
displayed.  
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware]  
C Folder containing movie data recorded  
by other camcorders without the folder  
creation function (for playback only)  
icon on the task tray.  
Click this icon.  
Folder  
File  
Meaning  
101MSDCF  
(up to 999  
MSDCF)  
DSC0ss  
ss.JPG  
Still image file  
ssss are numbers between 0001 and  
9999.  
Task tray  
For Macintosh users  
Double-click the drive icon, then drag and  
drop the desired picture file onto the hard  
disk of your computer.  
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass  
Storage Device-Drive].  
Click here.  
3 Click [OK].  
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camcorder and computer.  
If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear  
on the LCD screen, do only step 4.  
b Notes  
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct  
procedure, otherwise files in the “Memory Stick  
Duo” may not be updated correctly. Also, this  
may cause a malfunction of the “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
Continued ,  
73  
 
Copying still images to a  
computer (Continued)  
Copying movies on a  
tape to a computer  
For Macintosh users  
Connect your camcorder to the computer  
with an i.LINK cable.  
1 Close down all applications running on  
The computer needs to have an i.LINK  
connector and be installed with editing  
software that can copy video signals. The  
software required depends on the format of  
the recorded pictures and the format for  
copying to the computer (HDV or DV) as  
shown in the table below.  
the computer.  
2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the  
desktop onto the [Trash] icon.  
3 Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camcorder and computer.  
b Notes  
Format for  
Recorded  
• If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the  
computer before disconnecting the USB cable  
and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
copying to  
Required software  
format  
the computer  
Editing software  
capable of copying  
HDV signal  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
access lamp is lit.  
HDV  
HDV  
DV  
• Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before  
turning off your camcorder.  
Editing software  
capable of copying  
DV signal  
HDV  
Recommended connection  
Observe the following points when  
connecting to ensure the camcorder  
operates correctly.  
Editing software  
capable of copying  
DV signal  
DV  
DV  
• Connect the camcorder to a computer via the  
USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are  
connected to the computer.  
b Notes  
• You cannot copy movies using a USB cable.  
• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a  
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them  
connected and connect the camcorder to an  
available USB jack with the USB cable.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of the  
software for the details on image copying.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of the editing  
software for the recommended connection.  
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two  
or more USB devices to the computer.  
• Some editing software on the computer may not  
work correctly.  
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the  
USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or  
USB hub.  
• Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack  
on the computer.  
• You cannot change format DV to HDV.  
The required menu settings vary depending  
on the recorded images and the format  
(HDV or DV) to be copied to the computer.  
• Operation is not guaranteed even for the  
recommended environments.  
Format for  
Recorded  
copying to  
Menu setting*  
format  
the computer  
[VCR HDV/DV]  
t [HDV]  
[i.LINK CONV]  
t [OFF]  
HDV  
HDV  
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Notes on connecting to the computer  
Format for  
copying to  
the computer  
Recorded  
format  
Menu setting*  
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first,  
then to your camcorder. Connecting in the  
opposite order may cause static electricity to  
build up, resulting in a malfunction of your  
camcorder.  
• The computer may freeze or may not recognize  
the signal from your camcorder in the following  
situations.  
[VCR HDV/DV]  
t [HDV]  
[i.LINK CONV]  
t
[ON:SQUEEZE]/  
[ON:EDGE  
CROP]  
HDV  
DV  
DV  
– Connecting your camcorder to a computer  
that does not support the video signal formats  
appearing on the LCD screen of your  
camcorder display (HDV or DV).  
– Changing [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 53) and  
[i.LINK CONV] (p. 56) settings while  
connected with an i.LINK cable.  
[VCR HDV/DV]  
t [DV]  
[i.LINK CONV]  
t [OFF]  
DV  
* See page 36 for menu settings.  
– Changing [REC FORMAT] setting while  
connected with an i.LINK cable with the  
POWER switch set to TAPE or MEMORY  
(p. 54).  
– Changing the POWER switch position while  
connected with an i.LINK cable.  
z Tips  
• To copy HDV format images as they are  
without changing their format, an HDV  
compatible environment is required.  
For details, refer to your software instruction  
manual or contact the software manufacturer.  
The format (HDV or DV) of input/output  
signal appears on the LCD screen of your  
camcorder while connected with an i.LINK  
cable.  
• To play movies by a regular DVD player, you  
need to create DVD video in the SD format. the  
DVD video is not in the HDV format.  
Step:2 Copying the movies  
Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC  
1 Prepare editing software (not provided).  
2 Turn on your computer.  
3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set  
the POWER switch to VCR.  
4 Set the menu of your camcorder.  
The menu settings vary depending on  
the copying image.  
HDV/DV  
interface (i.LINK)  
5 Copy images to the computer with your  
i.LINK cable  
(optional)  
software.  
b Notes  
• If images are copied in HDV format but not  
recognized, your editing software may not  
support HDV format. Convert the images to DV  
format according to step 4 and copy again.  
• A tape recorded in DV format cannot be copied  
to a computer in HDV format.  
Continued ,  
75  
Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)  
z Tips  
• When images recorded in HDV format are  
copied to a computer, the file size is about 2GB  
(almost the same as a DV file) for a 10-minute  
movie if the video compression format is  
MPEG2.  
When copying the movie in the HDV  
format from the computer to your  
camcorder  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK  
CONV] to [OFF] (p. 53).  
b Notes  
• To copy an HDV format movie edited on a  
computer back onto a tape in HDV format is  
possible so long as your editing software  
supports copying HDV movies onto tape. For  
details, contact the software manufacturer.  
When copying the movie in the DV  
format from the computer to your  
camcorder  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 53).  
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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.  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 15).  
• Overall operations .................................77  
• Batteries/Power sources ........................77  
• LCD screen/viewfinder .........................78  
• Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....78  
• Recording ..............................................79  
• Playback ................................................80  
• Playing back on TV...............................81  
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other  
devices...................................................82  
• Functions that cannot be used together  
...............................................................83  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 15).  
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 15).  
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while  
the battery pack is being charged.  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony  
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.  
Overall operations  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
The power does not turn on.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 15).  
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall  
outlet (wall socket) (p. 15).  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low,  
or the battery pack has not been charged  
enough. This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be worn-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 15, 92).  
• The indicated time may not be correct in  
certain circumstances. For example, when  
you open or close the LCD panel, it takes  
about 1 minute to display the correct  
remaining battery time.  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
• Press the RESET button using a sharp-  
pointed object (If you press the RESET  
button, all settings are reset, except  
Personal Menu items).  
The battery pack discharges too  
quickly.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or  
the battery pack has not been charged  
enough. This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be worn-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 15, 92).  
The camcorder gets warm.  
• The camcorder may get warmer while you  
use it. This is not a malfunction.  
Batteries/Power sources  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• Charge the battery pack (p. 15).  
Continued ,  
77  
       
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick  
Duo”  
Menu items are grayed out.  
The cassette cannot be ejected from  
the compartment.  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
• Depending on the functions, you may not  
be able to use them together (p. 83).  
• Make sure the power source (battery pack  
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly  
(p. 15).  
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside  
the camcorder (p. 95).  
You cannot turn off the indicator.  
• You cannot turn off  
. Touch  
to  
check the warning messages (p. 86).  
The Cassette Memory indicator or  
title display does not appear while  
using a cassette with Cassette  
Memory.  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (p. 19).  
• This camcorder does not support Cassette  
Memory, so the indicator does not appear.  
The remaining tape indicator is not  
displayed.  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
• Set [  
REMAINING] to [ON] to always  
display the remaining tape indicator (p. 58).  
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
(p. 96).  
The cassette is noisier during  
rewinding or fast-forwarding.  
The picture in the viewfinder is not  
clear.  
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast  
forward speed increases (compared with  
battery operation) and therefore increases  
noise. This is not a malfunction.  
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever  
until the picture appears clearly (p. 19).  
The LCD screen does not turn on.  
You cannot operate functions using  
a “Memory Stick Duo,” even if a  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.  
• Set the LCD ON/OFF switch to ON.  
• Slide the POWER switch to MEMORY or  
PLAY/EDIT (p. 18).  
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted  
on a computer, format it again on your  
camcorder (p. 47).  
You cannot delete the recorded  
picture on the tape.  
• You cannot delete a recorded picture on  
tape; you can only rewind the tape and  
record again. The new recording overwrites  
the existing one.  
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You cannot delete pictures or format  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
You cannot record on the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Cancel image protection on the picture  
(p. 68).  
• The maximum number of pictures that you  
can delete on the index screen at one time is  
100.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert  
another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 47). Or, delete  
unnecessary pictures recorded on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 67).  
• When the POWER switch is set to TAPE,  
you cannot record still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with:  
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between  
1/725 to 1/10000 second  
Image protection cannot be applied,  
or you cannot mark pictures for  
print.  
– While executing [FADER]  
– [D.EFFECT]  
– [PICT.EFFECT]  
– [SMTH SLW REC]  
– [COLOR BAR]  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one  
(p. 90).  
• Perform the operation again on the index  
screen (p. 28, 68).  
• The maximum number of pictures you can  
mark for print is 999.  
The recording image view looks  
different.  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly, or flashes.  
• The recording image view may look  
different depending on the condition of  
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.  
• The file is damaged.  
• Use the file format compatible with your  
camcorder (p. 90).  
You cannot record a smooth  
transition on a tape from the last  
recorded scene to the next.  
Recording  
• Perform END SEARCH (p. 30).  
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory  
Stick Duo”” section (p. 78).  
• Do not remove the cassette (The picture  
will be recorded continuously without a  
break even when you turn the power off).  
• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV  
formats on the same tape.  
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP  
mode on the same tape.  
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in  
the LP mode.  
• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you  
cannot record a smooth transition (p. 59).  
The tape does not start when you  
press START/STOP.  
• Slide the POWER switch to TAPE (p. 22).  
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or  
insert a new cassette.  
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a  
new cassette (p. 89).  
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to  
moisture condensation. Remove the  
cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette  
(p. 95).  
[END SEARCH] does not work.  
• Do not eject the cassette after recording  
(p. 30).  
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
• There is a blank section between recorded  
sections of the tape. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The screen picture is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 25) to  
OFF, or cancel the BACK LIGHT function  
(p. 26).  
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate  
correctly.  
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
or [SUPER NS].  
Horizontal bands appear.  
• This may occur when recording pictures  
under lighting from a discharge tube, such  
as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or  
mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
• This may be alleviated by adjusting the  
shutter speed (p. 41).  
You cannot use [SUPER NS].  
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON  
(p. 25).  
The auto focus does not function.  
Black bands appear when you  
record a TV screen or computer  
screen.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 42).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 42).  
• Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 41).  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
Playback  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 44).  
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory  
Stick Duo”” section (p. 78).  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
You cannot play back a tape.  
• The spots appear when the shutter speed is  
slow or when you are recording in [SUPER  
NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT.  
• Rewind the tape (p. 27).  
You cannot play back in reverse  
direction.  
The subjects passing fast by the  
frame might appear crooked.  
• Reverse playback is not possible with the  
tape recorded in the HDV format.  
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.  
This is not a malfunction. Because of the  
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads  
out image signals, the subjects passing by  
the lens rapidly might appear crooked  
depending on the recording conditions.  
Image data stored on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.  
• Image data cannot be played back if you  
have modified file names or folders, or  
have edited the data on a computer (In this  
case, the file name flashes). This is not a  
malfunction (p. 91).  
The color of the picture is not  
correctly displayed.  
• Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 25).  
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• Pictures recorded on other devices may not  
be played back or may not appear in their  
actual size. This is not a malfunction  
(p. 91).  
“---” is displayed on the screen.  
• The tape you are playing was recorded  
without setting the date and time.  
• A blank section on the tape is being played.  
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or  
noise cannot be read.  
Horizontal lines appear on the  
picture. The displayed pictures are  
not clear or do not appear.  
Noises appear and  
displayed on the screen.  
or  
is  
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette  
(optional) (p. 95).  
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system  
other than that of your camcorder (NTSC).  
This is not a malfunction (p. 88).  
You cannot hear the sound recorded  
with 4CH MIC REC on another  
camcorder.  
No picture appears during [END  
SEARCH] or Rec Review.  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 54).  
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and  
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines  
look jagged.  
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the  
side (p. 41).  
(soften)  
appears on the LCD screen.  
• This appears when you play back a tape  
recorded on other recording devices using a  
4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This  
camcorder does not comply with the 4ch  
microphone recording standard.  
No sound or only a low sound is  
heard.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 27).  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2]  
(additional sound) side until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 54).  
Playing back on TV  
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or  
component video plug, make sure the red  
and white plugs of the A/V connecting  
cable are also connected (p. 31).  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a  
3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH  
SLW REC].  
You cannot view the picture on the  
TV connected with the i.LINK cable.  
• You cannot view the picture in the HD  
(high definition) image quality on the TV  
which is not compatible with the  
HDV1080i specification (p. 31). Refer to  
the instruction manuals supplied with your  
TV.  
The picture or sound breaks off.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in  
HDV format to DV format and play back in  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
(p. 56).  
• The tape was recorded in both the HDV and  
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
• Play back pictures using another connecting  
cable (p. 31).  
The movies freeze for a while, or the  
sound breaks off.  
• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty  
(p. 95).  
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to  
other devices  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the component video cable.  
Pictures from connected devices  
cannot be zoomed.  
• Set [COMPONENT] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 56).  
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected  
devices on your camcorder (p. 29).  
• When you are using the component video  
cable, make sure the red and white plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable are connected  
(p. 31).  
Time code and other information  
appear on the display of the  
connected device.  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]  
while connected with an A/V connecting  
cable (p. 58).  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the HDMI cable.  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output  
from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright  
protection signals are recorded in the  
pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder  
via i.LINK cable (p. 65) cannot be output.  
• This occurs if you record on a tape in both  
HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and  
connect the HDMI cable, or slide the  
POWER switch to turn on your camcorder  
again.  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
A/V connecting cable.  
• You cannot input externally from a device  
connected with the A/V connecting cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly.  
Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is  
connected to the input jack of the other  
device for dubbing a picture from your  
camcorder.  
When connected using an i.LINK  
cable, no picture appears on the  
monitor screen or the picture is  
distorted during dubbing.  
The picture appears distorted on a  
4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a picture  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. Set [VIDEO OUT] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu and play back  
the picture.  
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 53).  
• If the device to be connected is not  
compatible with HDV1080i specification,  
you cannot dub in HD (high definition)  
image quality (p. 62). For details, refer to  
the instruction manuals supplied with the  
device to be connected.  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom on a 4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a picture  
recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in  
HDV format to DV format and dub in SD  
(standard definition) image quality (p. 62).  
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Not available  
If this function is set  
NightShot  
You cannot add sound to the  
recorded tape.  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[SHARPNESS]  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape  
on this unit.  
[SHUTTR SPEED]  
of the RING  
NightShot,  
[CINEMA EFECT],  
[OLD MOVIE],  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
HDMI cable.  
[AE SHIFT]  
[FIREWORKS],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE],  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI  
cable.  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
New sound added to a recorded tape  
on another camcorder is not heard.  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[TELE MACRO]  
[SCENE SELECT]  
[SCENE SELECT],  
during tape recording  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1]  
(original sound) side until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 54).  
[COLOR SLOW S] NightShot, [SCENE  
SELECT],  
[MANUAL] of  
[SHUTTR SPEED] ,  
[FADER],  
[D.EFFECT]  
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from  
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot record or a distorted picture  
may be recorded if the tape has been used  
repeatedly for recording.  
[HISTOGRAM]  
[DIGITAL ZOOM],  
[D.EFFECT], while  
displaying the date  
and time  
Functions that cannot be used  
together  
[DIGITAL ZOOM] [TELE MACRO]  
[FADER]  
[CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[D.EFFECT]  
Depending on the functions, you may not be  
able to use them together. The following list  
shows examples of menu items and functions  
that cannot be used at the same time.  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[FADER]  
Not available  
If this function is set  
BACK LIGHT  
function  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SPOT METER],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE]  
[OLD MOVIE] of  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SCENE SELECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT],  
when [ WIDE  
SELECT] is set to  
[4:3]  
[SCENE SELECT]  
NightShot, [TELE  
MACRO],  
[CINEMA EFECT],  
[OLD MOVIE],  
[COLOR SLOW S]  
[SPOT METER]  
[EXPOSURE]  
NightShot,  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
NightShot  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Not available  
If this function is set  
[CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT],  
of [D.EFFECT]  
[SPOT METER],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE], other  
than 0 in [AE  
SHIFT],  
[PICT.EFFECT],  
when [ WIDE  
SELECT] is set to  
[4:3]  
[SMTH SLW REC] [CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[MANUAL] of  
[SHUTTR SPEED] ,  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
• When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the “Not  
available” menu items on the list are not  
available.  
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Warning indicators and messages  
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts  
from “E.”  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder, check the following.  
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
101-1001(Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable (p. 90).  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
E (Battery level warning)  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (L series) (p. 92).  
• Depending on the operating,  
environment, or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes  
remaining.  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder securely (p. 15).  
% (Moisture condensation warning)*  
• Eject the cassette, remove the power  
source, and then leave it for about 1  
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 95).  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Remove the cassette and leave your  
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-  
insert the cassette (p. 95).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
C:22:ss  
• Clean the head using a cleaning  
cassette (optional) (p. 95).  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted  
(p. 20).  
C:31:ss / C:32:ss  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
• Symptoms that are not described above  
have occurred. Remove and insert the  
cassette, then operate your camcorder  
again. Do not perform this procedure if  
moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 95).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 47, 90).  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
• Change the cassette. Press RESET, and  
operate your camcorder again.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted (p. 90).  
Continued ,  
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  
Description of warning  
messages  
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to  
the tape)  
Slow flashing:  
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining  
on the tape.  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
• No cassette is inserted.*  
z Tips  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 89).*  
• When  
turned into  
is displayed, the message can be  
by touching . Touch  
to display the message again.  
Fast flashing:  
• The tape has run out.*  
x Moisture condensation  
Z (Eject cassette warning)*  
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject  
Slow flashing:  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 89).  
the cassette (p. 95)  
% Moisture condensation. Turn off  
for 1H. (p. 95)  
Fast flashing:  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 95).  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 85).  
x Cassette/Tape  
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 20)  
- (Warning indicator pertaining to  
image deletion)*  
• Check if the cassette is damaged.  
• The image is protected (p. 68).  
QZ The tape is locked - check the  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
x “Memory Stick Duo”  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 90).  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a  
few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might  
be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the  
camcorder steady with both hands and  
shoot the image. However, note that the  
camera-shake warning indicator does  
not disappear.  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 58).  
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Memory Stick folders are full.  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created  
folders using your camcorder.  
• You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 47), or delete them using  
your computer.  
x Dual Rec  
Cannot save still picture.  
• Do not eject “Memory Stick Duo”  
while still images are being stored onto  
it (p. 24).  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Check the connected device.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded  
in HDV format  
You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or  
monitor) with a component jack and  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component  
video cable and A/V connecting cable are  
also needed.  
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].  
Viewing DV format pictures recorded  
in DV format  
You need a TV (or monitor) with the  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A connecting  
cable is also needed.  
AC-L100  
[a]  
[b]  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is NTSC system, so its  
Simple setting of the clock by time  
difference  
You can easily set the clock to the local  
time abroad by entering the time difference  
between where you live and where you are.  
picture can only be viewed on an NTSC  
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jack.  
System  
Used in  
NTSC  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
Select [WORLD TIME] in the  
LANGU.) menu, then set the time  
difference (p. 59).  
(TIME/  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
PAL  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,  
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  
United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL - M Brazil  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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Maintenance and precautions  
Copyright signal  
Usable cassette tapes  
x When you play back  
Your camcorder is capable of recording in  
both HDV and DV formats.  
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.  
Use a cassette with the  
Your camcorder is not compatible with the  
Cassette Memory function.  
If the cassette you play back on your  
camcorder contains copyright signals, you  
cannot copy it to a tape in another video  
camera connected to your camcorder.  
mark.  
x When you record  
You cannot record software on your  
camcorder that contains copyright control  
signals for copyright protection of software.  
[Cannot record due to copyright  
protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or  
on the viewfinder if you try to record such  
software. Your camcorder does not record  
copyright control signals on the tape when  
it records.  
What is the HDV format?  
The HDV format is a video format  
developed to record and play back digital  
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV  
cassette.  
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode  
with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen  
ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 ×  
1,080 dots).  
The video bit rate for recording is about 25  
Mbps.  
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,  
enabling a digital connection with an HDV  
compatible TV or computer.  
Notes on use  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
Remove the cassette and store it.  
x To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to  
set it to SAVE.  
z Tips  
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,  
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)  
digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,  
in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.  
Playback  
Your camcorder can play back pictures in  
both the DV format and HDV1080i  
specification.  
Your camcorder can play back pictures  
recorded in the HDV 720/30p format, but  
cannot output it from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK).  
REC: The cassette can be  
recorded.  
SAVE: The cassette cannot be  
recorded (write-protected).  
REC  
SAVE  
To prevent a blank section from being  
created on the tape  
Go to the end of the recorded section using  
END SEARCH (p. 30) before you begin the  
next recording when you have played back  
the tape.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
x When labeling the cassette  
Recording/  
Playback  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Be sure to place the label only on the  
locations shown in the following  
illustration so as not to cause a malfunction  
of your camcorder.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(with MagicGate)  
a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a
Do not put a label  
along this border.  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
a*  
* This camcorder does not support 8-bit parallel  
data transfer, but supports 4-bit parallel data  
transfer as is the case with “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”.  
Labeling position  
• This 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.  
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick  
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the  
“Memory Stick Micro.”  
x After using the cassette  
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid  
distortion of the picture or the sound. The  
cassette should then be put in its case, and  
stored in an upright position.  
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses  
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file  
extension is “.JPG.”  
• File names of still images:  
– 101-0001: This file name appears on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on  
the display of a computer.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a  
x When cleaning the gold-plated  
connector  
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector  
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after  
every 10 times it has been ejected.  
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette  
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape  
indicator may not show correctly.  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
and “Memory Stick Duo” compliant product  
you use.  
Gold-plated connector  
• You can prevent accidental erasure of images  
when you slide the write-protect tab on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered  
object, to the write-protect position.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
• Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
You can use the following types of  
“Memory Stick” listed below on the  
camcorder. However, we do not guarantee  
the operation of all types of “Memory  
Stick” on your camcorder. (See the list  
below for more details.)  
– If you eject the “Memory Stick 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 Duo” (while the access  
lamp is lit or flashing).  
– If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
• It is recommended to make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
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• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your  
camcorder is 8 GB.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”  
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the  
camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.  
Insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into the Duo-  
sized M2 Adaptor, then insert the adaptor into  
the Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a  
“Memory Stick Micro” into the camcorder  
without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you  
might not be able to remove it from the  
camcorder.  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media  
out of the reach of small children. There is  
danger that a child might swallow it.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within  
the reach of small children. They might  
accidentally swallow it.  
On image data compatibility  
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in  
the following locations:  
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
– Places under direct sunlight.  
– Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases.  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
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-  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (These  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, make sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory  
Stick Duo adaptor.  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that  
has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 64). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the  
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.  
Note that improper use may cause a  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/  
NP-F970 (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.  
This unit is compatible with an  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-F770/NP-F970 (optional).  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your camcorder. The battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camcorder, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
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 left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining  
battery time and charging time appear.  
To charge the battery pack  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
• 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.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or  
remove 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.  
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.  
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.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before  
you start taking shots.  
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• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
About the i.LINK Baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies  
according to the device. There are 3 types.  
About i.LINK  
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)  
The HDV/DV Interface on this unit is an  
i.LINK-compliant Interface. This section  
describes the i.LINK standard and its  
features.  
The baud rate is listed under  
“Specifications” in the operating  
instructions of each piece of equipment. It  
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface  
on some devices.  
The baud rate may differ from the indicated  
value when the unit is connected to a device  
with a different maximum baud rate.  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for  
transferring digital video, digital audio, and  
other data to other i.LINK-compatible  
devices. You can also control other devices  
using the i.LINK.  
i.LINK-compatible devices can be  
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible  
applications are operations and data  
transactions with various digital AV  
devices.  
When two or more i.LINK-compatible  
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,  
operation becomes possible from any  
device in the chain. Note that operation  
method may vary, or data transactions may  
not be possible, depending on specifications  
and characteristics of the connected  
devices.  
* What is Mbps?  
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or  
the amount of data that can be sent or  
received in one second. For example, a  
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100  
megabits of data can be sent in one second.  
To use i.LINK functions on this unit  
For details on how to dub when this unit is  
connected to other video devices having an  
i.LINK Interface, see page 62.  
This unit can also be connected to other  
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony  
(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as  
well as to video devices.  
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,  
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,  
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are  
not compatible with this unit. Before  
connecting to other devices, be sure to  
confirm whether the device is compatible  
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details  
on precautions and compatible application  
software, refer also to the operating  
instructions for the device to be connected.  
b Notes  
• Normally, only one device can be connected to  
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When  
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible  
device having two or more HDV/DV  
Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of  
the device to be connected.  
z Tips  
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the  
IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony,  
and is a trademark approved by many  
corporations.  
• IEEE1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
b Notes  
• When connecting your camcorder to another  
i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to turn off  
the power of the device and disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK  
cable.  
• 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.  
About the required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable  
(during HDV/DV dubbing).  
About x.v.Color  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
• xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. This standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).  
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
On using your camcorder  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations.  
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave  
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C  
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near  
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They  
may malfunction or become deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
• 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.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a  
cassette for about 3 minutes.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
– Anywhere very humid.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
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x How to avoid moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about one hour).  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder, on the  
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this  
state, the tape may stick to the head drum  
and be damaged or your camcorder may not  
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside  
your camcorder, [%Z Moisture  
condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%  
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]  
appears. The indicator will not appear when  
the moisture condenses on the lens.  
Video head  
If you play back a tape recorded in HDV  
format, the image and sound may freeze for  
a while (about 0.5 seconds).  
This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be  
recorded or played back correctly because  
of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending  
on the cassette, this fairly infrequently  
occurs even if the cassette is brand new or  
is not used a lot.  
If this freezing point is created while  
playing back, you can solve this problem  
and see the pictures by rewinding after  
slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point  
cannot be recovered if it was created while  
recording.  
To prevent such a problem, use the Sony  
mini DV cassette.  
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video  
heads for 10 seconds with the cleaning cassette.  
– Playback pictures do not move.  
– Playback pictures do not appear.  
– The sound breaks off.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
None of the functions except cassette  
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn  
off your camcorder, and leave it for about  
one hour with the cassette lid open. Your  
camcorder can be used again when both of  
the following conditions are met:  
• The warning message does not appear when the  
power is turned on.  
• Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted  
and video operation buttons are touched.  
If moisture starts to condense, your  
camcorder sometimes cannot detect  
condensation. If this happens, the cassette is  
sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after  
the cassette lid is opened. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid  
until the cassette is ejected.  
– [x  
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use  
your camcorder in a humid place as shown  
below.  
cassette.] appears on the screen during  
recording.  
– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV  
format.  
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski  
slope into a place warmed up by a heating  
device.  
The playback The playback screen  
screen pauses. goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
• When you bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and  
humid place.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
– The following phenomenon occurs in DV  
format.  
2 Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]  
t
.
CALIBRATION  
Touch the "x"  
Block-noise appears.  
1/3  
CANCEL  
3 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with  
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or  
the like.  
The playback screen goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
• The video heads will degrade after long use. If  
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using  
a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be  
because the video heads are worn out. Please  
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service facility to have the video heads  
replaced.  
The position of the “×” changes.  
To cancel, touch [CANCEL].  
If you did not press the right spot, start from  
step 3 again.  
b Notes  
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
– Handling with above substances on your  
hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
x On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
The buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended you  
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
1 Slide the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT.  
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• 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.  
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder  
1
Remove the viewfinder.  
While sliding the viewfinder release  
lever downward 1, turn the viewfinder  
counterclockwise until the | markings  
on the left side are aligned 2, then  
remove the viewfinder upward 3.  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor or while the battery pack is  
inserted. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all without the  
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack  
attached. Use your camcorder after  
charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery.  
3
2
1
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.  
2
Remove dust from inside the  
viewfinder and the part shown  
below with a blower.  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER  
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24  
hours.  
3
Follow the reverse procedure of step  
1. Align the markings on the left  
|
side and attach the viewfinder by  
pressing it downward lightly. Then  
turn it clockwise until it is clicked.  
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Specifications  
Image device  
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor  
System  
Video recording system (HDV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Video recording system (DV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Still image recording system  
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):  
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*  
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 4:3):  
2
1
Exif Ver. 2.2*  
Audio recording system (HDV)  
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,  
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,  
stereo)  
transfer rate: 384 kbps  
Approx. 3 040 000 pixels  
Audio recording system (DV)  
Rotary heads, PCM system  
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo  
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)  
Video signal  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
1080/60i specification  
Usable cassette  
Mini DV cassette with the  
printed  
Tape speed (HDV)  
Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
Tape speed (DV)  
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s  
Recording/playback time (HDV)  
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Recording/playback time (DV)  
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Lens  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)  
Focal length  
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
In TAPE: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4  
in.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm (1 15/16 ~  
19 3/8 in.) (4:3)  
In MEMORY: 40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~  
15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~  
14 5/8 in.) (4:3)  
mark  
F1.8 ~ 2.9  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
Color temperature  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]  
(3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
5 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON],  
Shutter speed 1/30 sec)  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)  
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)  
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and AC Adaptor)  
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* “Exif” is a file format for still images,  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Viewfinder  
Electronicsand InformationTechnology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
Electric viewfinder (color)  
information at the time of recording.  
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* The unique pixel array of Sony’s  
General  
Power requirements  
ClearVid CMOS sensor and image  
processing system (new Enhanced  
Imaging Processor) allows for still  
image resolution equivalent to the sizes  
described.  
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 4.6 W  
Input/Output connectors  
VIDEO OUT jack  
DV recording 4.4 W  
Pin jack  
During camera recording using the  
LCD & viewfinder with normal  
brightness:  
HDV recording 5.0 W  
DV recording 4.8 W  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
S VIDEO OUT jack  
4pin mini DIN  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
AUDIO OUT jack  
Pin jack  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
265 × 231 × 460 mm  
(10 4/8 × 9 1/8 × 18 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
265 × 231 × 460 mm  
(10 4/8 × 9 1/8 × 18 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts with the  
supplied battery pack NP-F570  
attached  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)  
PB/PR, CB/CR: ± 350 mV, 75 Ω(ohms)  
HDMI OUT jack  
Type A (19-pin)  
Headphone jack  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
LANC jack  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
USB jack  
Mass (approx.)  
2.7 kg (6 lb 0 oz) main unit only  
3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) including the NP-  
F570 rechargeable battery pack and  
cassette (PHDVM-63DM), and lens  
hood with lens cover , microphone.  
Supplied accessories  
B
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
HDV/DV jack  
See page 12.  
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin  
connector S100)  
AC Adaptor AC-L100  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
LCD screen  
Picture  
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Continued ,  
99  
Specifications (Continued)  
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×  
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the  
projecting parts  
is a trademark.  
• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media,  
Windows Vista are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple  
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.  
Mass (approx.)  
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord  
(mains lead)  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel  
Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570)  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm  
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
100 g (3.5 oz)  
Notes on the License  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
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  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
On trademarks  
• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
Micro,” “MagicGate,” “  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate  
100  
QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
A
E
F
G
H
B
C
I
J
D
K
L
M
N
O
P
A Cold shoe  
K “Memory Stick Duo” slot (20)  
B
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (31, 63,  
65)  
L HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (31)  
• The available video signals are read, and the  
appropriate output format is selected and  
output automatically.  
• You can check the setup value of HDMI  
OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECK] (p. 57).  
C
LANC jack (blue)  
The LANC control jack is used for  
controlling the tape transport of video  
devices and peripherals connected to it.  
M RESET button  
D i (Headphone) jack  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time (Menu items  
customized on Personal Menu are not  
initialized).  
E REC START/STOP button (22)  
F Power zoom lever (24)  
G PHOTO button (23)  
N A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (31, 63)  
O S VIDEO OUT jack (31)  
H POWER switch (18)  
I
(USB) jack (69)  
P COMPONENT OUT jack (31)  
J Access lamp (20, 90)  
Continued ,  
101  
     
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
A
B
C
D
G
H
I
E
F
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
A Eyecup  
I Battery pack (15)  
B Viewfinder (19)  
J CHG (charge) lamp (15)  
K DC IN jack (15)  
C LCD screen/touch panel (7, 19)  
D LCD ON/OFF switch (19)  
E Lens hood release lever (14)  
L MANUAL button (25)  
M NIGHTSHOT switch (25)  
N BACK LIGHT button (26)  
F Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (19)  
G Hook for the Shoulder belt  
O DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (19)  
P MEMORY mode lamp (18)  
Q TAPE mode lamp (18)  
Attach the Shoulder belt (optional).  
H BATT(battery) RELEASE button (16)  
R PLAY/EDIT mode lamp (18)  
102  
A
D
E
B
C
F
G
H
I
A Microphone (13)  
E Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (8)  
F Infrared port  
B Cassette compartment lid (20)  
C
OPEN/EJECT lever (20)  
G Grip belt  
D REC lamp (Camera recording lamp)  
H RING (25)  
• The REC lamp lights up in red during  
recording (p. 58).  
I 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.  
• The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape  
or battery power is low.  
103  
Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording still images during tape  
Recording movies  
recording (Dual Rec)  
2
q;  
3
qa  
4
2
3
4
5
qs  
101  
1
FINE  
4.6M  
9
qs  
6
7
8
6
7
8
I Recording folder (48)  
A Recording format (  
or  
)
(54)  
J Image size (46)  
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed  
K Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (46)  
in the DV format.  
L Number of recorded still images (24)  
B Remaining battery (approx.)  
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
Recording still images  
[REC] (recording))  
D During recording:  
Tape counter (hour: minute: second)  
During playback:  
2
qd  
9
0
1111  
FINE  
60min  
101  
6.1M  
Time code (hour: minute: second:  
frame)  
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)  
(58)  
F Review button for still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (23)  
Appears when “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted.  
6
8
M “Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the  
number of images that can be recorded  
(approx.)  
G END SEARCH/Rec review display  
switch button (30)  
H Personal Menu button (36)  
Data code during recording  
The date/time during recording and the  
camera setting data will be recorded  
automatically. They do not appear on the  
screen during recording, but you can check  
them as [DATA CODE] during playback  
104  
         
Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
2
qh 0  
qj qk  
2
qf  
4
5
ql  
w;  
6.1M  
MEMORY PLAY  
1
wfwg  
wa  
P Data file name  
ws  
8
wd  
qg  
8
N Tape transport indicator  
O Video operation buttons (27)  
Q Picture number/Total number of  
recorded pictures in the current  
playback folder  
R Playback folder (48)  
S Previous/Next folder icon  
The following indicators appear when the first  
or last picture of the current folder is  
displayed and when there are multiple folders  
on the same “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Touch  
folder.  
to move to the previous  
:
Touch  
to move to the next folder.  
:
:
Touch  
/
to move to either  
the previous or the next folder.  
T Image delete button (67)  
U Tape playback select button (28)  
V Previous/Next image button (28)  
W Index screen display button (28)  
X Image protection mark (68)  
Y Print mark (68)  
Continued ,  
105  
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)  
Center  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Color Slow Shutter  
(43)  
Upper left  
Upper right  
120  
PictBridge  
connecting (69)  
Q.REC  
EZ  
Warning (85)  
+
3
NightShot (25)  
+
2
Super NightShot  
(43)  
Bottom  
Center  
Upper left  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Recording format  
AE SHIFT (41)  
WB SHIFT (42)  
Picture effect (51)  
Digital effect (50)  
Manual focus (42)  
Manual sound level  
adjustment (55)  
M
AUDIO MODE*  
9
SP LP  
Recording mode*  
SCENE SELECT  
(39)  
Self-timer recording  
Sharpness (41)  
Backlight (26)  
White balance (40)  
SteadyShot off (44)  
Zebra (44)  
WIDE SELECT*  
.
QUICK REC** (59)  
n
Interval photo  
recording (49)  
Tele macro (43)  
Upper right  
CAMERA COLOR  
(42)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
CONV.LENS (45)  
HDV input/  
DV input (65)  
X.V.COLOR** (45)  
HDV output/  
DV output (31, 64)  
SPOT METER (40)/  
EXPOSURE (40)  
i.LINK connection  
SHUTTR SPEED (41)  
ZOOM by RING  
SETTING(25)  
Slide show (49)  
* The settings can be made only for the pictures  
in the DV format.  
106  
**The setting can be made only for the pictures in  
the HDV format.  
b Notes  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
Other indicator  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Information (86)  
107  
Index  
Numeric  
D
I
A
DISP OUTPUT  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery  
INT.REC-STL (Interval  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
AU.LVL DISP  
L
E
B
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD  
F
C
M
Maintenance and  
G
H
HD (high definition)  
108  
 
REC FOLDER  
N
SUNRSE SUNSET  
REC MODE  
(Recording mode) ................ 54  
SUPER NS  
(Super NightShot).................43  
NS LIGHT  
(NightShot Light) .................43  
T
Number of recordable  
O
S
P
U
SD (standard definition)  
image quality........................33  
PB FOLDER  
Searching for the starting  
point ..................................... 30  
V
VAR.SPD PB  
PICT.APPLI. menu  
(Picture Application menu)...49  
PICT.EFFECT  
(Picture effect) ......................51  
VF B.LIGHT  
W
Q
WB SHIFT  
QUICK REC  
(Quick recording)..................59  
R
REC CTRL  
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