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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
DCR-HC62E
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
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Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
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BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with an
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If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
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Notice
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“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “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
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of manuals
–“Operating Guide” (This manual)
–“First Step Guide” for connecting the
camcorder to a computer and using the
supplied software (stored on the supplied
CD-ROM)
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.
Type of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with
. Your camcorder is not
compatible with the Cassette Memory
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
You can use “Memory Stick” that have the
logo shown below (p. 78).
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
–
–
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
(“Memory Stick
PRO Duo”)
–
(“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”)
Viewfinder
Battery pack
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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.
LCD panel
• 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.
Black point
White, red, blue
or green point
• 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.
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
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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 a PAL 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 this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and 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.
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
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Easy Recording/Playback
Recording in dark places
(NightShot plus) ........................ 22
.....................................................56
Using the guide functions
Searching for the last scene of the
most recent recording
Searching manually
Marking images on the “Memory Stick
Duo” with specific information
Printing recorded images
(PictBridge compliant printer) ......60
(EDIT SEARCH) ........................ 28
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1)
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1) (p. 62)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 91)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
USB cable (1) (p. 60)
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
2
1
2
3
1
DC plug
Battery pack
POWER switch
DC IN jack
4
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
attaching it to your camcorder.
4
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
1
Align the terminals of the battery
pack and your camcorder 1, then
attach the battery pack and click
it into place 2.
CHG (charge) lamp
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to
OFF(CHG) (The default setting).
b Notes
With the v mark on the DC plug
facing down, connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
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To use an outside power source
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by
making the same connections as you do
when charging the battery pack. The battery
pack will not lose its charge in this case.
To remove the battery pack
1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH.
2 Remove the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow.
POWER switch
DISP/BATT INFO button
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
1
2
Remaining battery (approx.)
PUSH
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
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.
Replace the battery with a
fully charged one, or charge
the battery.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
LCD panel
opened
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FH70
300
695
370
845
NP-FH100
Battery pack
NP-FH40 (supplied)
NP-FH50
Charging time
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
125
135
170
390
NP-FH70
NP-FH100
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info
only).
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Battery pack
NP-FH40
(supplied)
100
110
50
55
NP-FH50
NP-FH70
NP-FH100
115
130
55
65
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C
(77°F). (10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F) is
recommended.)
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
245
280
120
140
565
635
280
315
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
b Notes
• All times measured under the following
conditions:
Top: Recording with LCD screen.
Bottom: Recording with viewfinder while the
LCD panel closed.
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
• 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
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
LCD panel
opened
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FH40
(supplied)
120
140
150
170
NP-FH50
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the
date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
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Move to [M] (month) with
then set with
,
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
/
.
4
Move to [D] (day) with
set with
, then
/
and repeat for the
hour and minute.
5
Make sure the date and time
settings are correct, then touch
.
The clock starts.
Touch the button
on the LCD screen.
To turn off the power
POWER switch
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
To reset the date and time
You can set the desired date and time by
1
While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn on
the respective lamp.
touching
t
/
t [CLOCK
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
• At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn
off automatically if you leave your camcorder
without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
–:––:––
CLOCK SET
Y
2008 - 1
M
D
1
-
0: 00
OK
z Tips
• The date and time are not displayed while
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the tape, and can be displayed during
(During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
only [DATE/TIME])).
2
Set [Y] (year) with
/
.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before
recording
Opening the lens cover
The viewfinder
Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.
You can view pictures using the viewfinder
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
Viewfinder
After recording, set the LENS COVER
switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.
The LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture is
clear.
DISP/BATT INFO
180 degrees
(max.)
2
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
The grip belt
1
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder correctly.
2
90 degrees
(max.)
90 degrees to
the camcorder
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons below the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
4
1
2
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.
3
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen
indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off.
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
b Notes
• Do not force the cassette
Cassette tape
compartment closed by pressing the
You can use mini DV
(p. 77).
cassettes only
portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while
it is sliding in. It may cause a
malfunction.
1
Slide and hold the
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/
3
Close the lid.
OPEN/EJECT lever
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
z Tips
• The recordable time varies depending on
[
Lid
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use “Memory Stick” that have the
–
–
(“Memory Stick Duo”)
(“Memory Stick
2
Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
PRO Duo”)
–
(“Memory Stick
Push the center of the back
of the cassette lightly.
Window
PRO-HG Duo”)
1
Open the LCD panel.
Cassette compartment
The cassette compartment
automatically slides back in.
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2
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in
the right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
With the v mark facing to
the LCD screen
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push in once and slide out the
“Memory Stick Duo” alongside the
camcorder body.
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.
• Do not remove the “Memory Stick Duo”
forcibly with the fingers as it may be damaged.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”
does not pop out and drop.
z Tips
• The number of recordable pictures varies
depending on the image quality or the image
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RecordinEg/PalasybyackRecording/Playback (Easy Handycam)
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally
adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy
viewing.
E
If the POWER switch is set
to OFF (CHG), slide it
while pressing the green
button.
B
A
D
F
C
Movies
Still images (4:3)
1
Slide the POWER
switch E to turn on
the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp.
1
Slide the POWER
switch E to turn on
the CAMERA-
MEMORY lamp.
2
3
Press EASY A.
2
3
Press EASY A.
appears on the
screen B.
appears on the
screen B.
EASY
EASY
Press REC START/STOP F (or
C) to start recording.*
Press PHOTO D to record.**
1.0M
30
60min
EASY
60min EASY
REC
GUIDE MENU
GUIDE
MENU
Flashing t Lit
Press and hold lightly
to adjust the focus.
Press fully to record.
The indicator changes
from [STBY] to [REC].
To stop recording, press REC START/
STOP again.
* Movies are recorded in SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette.
** Still images are recorded in [FINE] quality on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
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Playing back movies/still images
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons
on the screen B as follows.
Movies
Still images
Touch
, then touch
Touch
t
/
to start playback.
to select a picture.
GUIDE
A
GUIDE
D
A
B
MENU
C
D
B
C
B Rewind/Fast forward
C Stop
B Tape playback
C Previous/Next
D Play/Pause toggles
x To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY A again.
disappears from the screen.
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
•
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images.
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable. [Invalid during
Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam
are attempted.
• PHOTO button (in the CAMERA-TAPE mode) (p. 20)
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Recording
PHOTO
POWER switch
REC START/
STOP A
REC START/
STOP B
Recording movies
Movies are recorded on a tape.
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly
to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it
while pressing the green button.
Press REC START/STOP A (or B).
60min
60min
60min
60min
GUIDE
P-MENU
GUIDE
P-MENU
[STBY]
To stop recording, press REC START/STOP A (or B) again.
b Notes
[REC]
• You cannot record movies onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using your camcorder.
z Tips
• While recording movies on a tape, or while in standby mode, you can record a still image on a “Memory
Stick Duo” by pressing PHOTO fully. Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen or
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Recording still images
Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly
to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it
while pressing the green button.
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it
fully.
min
min
1.0M
1.0M
Beep
Shutter click
GUIDE
P-MENU
GUIDE
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 40 for details on the image quality, the image size or the number of recordable pictures.
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Recording (Continued)
z Tips
Zooming
want to zoom to a level greater than 25 ×.
You can magnify images up to 25 times the
original size with the power zoom lever or
the zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
Recording in dark places
(NightShot plus)
Infrared port
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.
(
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appears.)
b Notes
• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus
functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not
cover the infrared port with your fingers or other
objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)
if it is attached.
Close view: (Telephoto)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use the NightShot plus and Super
NightShot plus functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image
blurring as desired when the power zoom lever
is set to the T (Telephoto) side.
• 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.
z Tips
• To record an image brighter, use Super
image more faithfully to the original colors, use
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
• 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.
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Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects
Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9
or 4:3) of the recording picture
WIDE SELECT
POWER switch
Selecting the aspect ratio for movies
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press . (back light) to display .. To
cancel the backlight function, press .
(back light) again.
1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA-
TAPE.
2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to
select the desired screen aspect ratio.
Recording in mirror mode
z Tips
• Differences between 4:3 and 16:9 image views
vary depending on the zoom position when
recording.
• If you play back a picture on TV, set [TV
TYPE] for playback in the aspect ratio of the
2
1
• When viewing pictures recorded in 16:9 aspect
ratio with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
Selecting the aspect ratio for still
images
z Tips
1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA-
MEMORY.
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
The aspect ratio of the picture switches
to 4:3.
2 Press WIDE SELECT to select the
desired screen aspect ratio.
b Notes
• Still images will be fixed to image size [0.7M]
(
) in the 16:9 (wide) mode. In the 4:3
mode, you can select up to [1.0M] (
).
z Tips
• For the number of recordable pictures, see page
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Playback
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it
while pressing the green button.
Playing movies
Touch
, then touch
to start playback.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*
60min
60min
GUIDE
P-MENU
Stop**
Rewind/Fast forward
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.
** is displayed instead of when a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images is inserted and
a tape is not being played.
To adjust the sound volume
Touch
t [VOLUME], then
/
to adjust the volume.
z Tips
• If you cannot find [VOLUME] in
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 ([
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Viewing still images
Touch
.
The most recently recorded image is displayed.
1.0M
MEMORY PLAY
GUIDE
Switch the playback
P-MENU
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
t
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with
/
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Playback (Continued)
Using the guide
functions (USAGE
GUIDE)
Using PB zoom
You can easily select the desired setting
screens by using the guide functions
(USAGE GUIDE).
You can magnify the recorded picture from
about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons
below the LCD frame.
60min
STBY
GUIDE
P-MENU
Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as
shown below.
SHOOT
GUIDE:
Takes you to the setting
screens related to
recording.
USEFUL
GUIDE:
Takes you to the setting
screens related to the
basic operations.
1 Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
DISP
GUIDE:
Enables you to check the
meaning of each indicator
that appears on the LCD
details.
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
The screen is framed.
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
1
2
Touch [GUIDE].
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To cancel, touch [END].
Select the desired item.
b Notes
e.g., to record night views
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT
SCENE] t
/
to display [To
keep the mood of a night view].
3
Touch [SET].
The desired setting screen appears.
Adjust the settings according to your
purpose.
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Searching for the
starting point
Searching for the last scene of
the most recent recording (END
SEARCH)
Unavailable settings during Easy
Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, some
items are unavailable. If an attempted
setting is not available, but still desired,
touch [SET] to display an on-screen
instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel
Easy Handycam operation and then select
the setting.
[END SEARCH] will not work once you
eject the cassette after you have recorded on
the tape.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
z Tips
• If [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow the
instruction on the screen.
Touch
t
.
60min
END SEARCH
1
0:00:00
EXECUTING
CANCEL
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 PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up,
select the [END SEARCH] short-cut in Personal
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Searching for the starting point (Continued)
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.
Searching manually
(EDIT SEARCH)
You can search for the start point to start
the next recording while viewing the
pictures on the screen. The sound is not
played back during the search.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
Searching quickly for a desired
scene (Zero set memory)
Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp
1
2
Touch
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
mREW
PLAY
STOP
EDIT
DISPLAY
ZERO SET MEMORY
Touch and hold
backward)/
(to go
(to go forward)
and release it at the point where
you want the recording to start.
1
During playback, press ZERO
SET MEMORY on the Remote
Commander at a point you want
to locate later on.
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
and
appears on the screen.
60min
0:00:00
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE
GUIDE
P-MENU
If the tape counter is not displayed,
press DISPLAY.
Touch
t
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
2
Press STOP when you want to
stop playback.
EDIT
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3
4
Press mREW.
1
2
Press SEARCH M. on the Remote
Commander.
The tape stops automatically when the
tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”
The tape counter returns to the time
code display, and the zero set memory
display disappears.
Press .(previous)/>(next) to
select a recording date.
60min
0:00:00:00
30min
DATE -01
SEACH
Press PLAY.
GUIDE
Playback starts from the point
designated “0:00:00” on the tape
counter.
P-MENU
To cancel the operation
Press STOP.
To cancel the operation
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before
rewinding.
b Notes
• The Date search will not function correctly
when there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
b Notes
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds
between the time code and the tape counter.
• Zero set memory will not function correctly if
there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search)
You can locate the point where the
recording date changes.
Make sure that the PLAY/EDIT lamp
SEARCH M.
./>
STOP
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Playing the picture on a TV
You can connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the A/V connecting
cable (1) or the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2). Connect your camcorder to the
to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Device without
an S VIDEO jack
Devicewith an
S VIDEO jack
(Black)
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
(White)
(Red)
1
A/V Remote
Connector
(Yellow)
VCR or TV
2
: Signal flow
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
When connecting your camcorder to a
TV through a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR. Set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.
Connect to the input jack of another device.
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be
reproduced more faithfully than with the
supplied A/V cable connection.
Connect the white and red plugs (left/right
audio) and S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO
channel) of an A/V connecting cable. In this
case, the yellow (standard video) plug
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO
connection only will not output audio.
z Tips
• You can display the time code on the TV screen
by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/
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To set the aspect ratio according to
the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Change the aspect ratio of the image
according to the screen size of your TV.
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
You need the 21-pin adaptor (optional) to
connect your camcorder to a TV for
viewing recorded images. This adaptor is
designed for output use only.
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Touch
(STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t
[16:9] or [4:3] t
t [MENU] t
.
TV/VCR
b Notes
• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], or when the
picture’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and
4:3, the image may jitter.
• On some 4:3 TVs, the still image recorded in 4:3
aspect ratio may not appear in full screen. This
is not a malfunction.
• When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9
aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the
16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].
When your TV is monaural (Only one
audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or the red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
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Using the Menu
Using the menu items
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.
CAMERA-TAPE lamp:
settings on a tape
settings on a “Memory Stick
CAMERA-MEMORY lamp:
Duo”
PLAY/EDIT lamp: 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
. (The process in step 3 is
the same as that in step 2.)
3 Select the desired item.
You can also touch the item directly to
select it.
4 Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch
1 Touch
.
STBY
60min
0:00:00
DISP
MENU
GUIDE
SCENE
SELECT
LCD
BRIGHT
1/3
t
screen.
(close) to hide the menu
TELE
MACRO
FADER
If you decide not to change the setting,
2 Touch the desired item.
If the desired item is not displayed on
touch
to return to the previous
screen.
the screen, touch
is displayed.
/
until the item
x To use menu items during Easy
Handycam operation
3 Select the desired setting, then touch
.
is not displayed during Easy
Handycam operation. Touch [MENU]
to display the menu index screen.
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Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit.
During Easy Handycam operation, the following settings are
Menu items
TAPE
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT
Easy Handycam
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
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
AUTO
–
AUTO
AUTO
ON
WHITE BAL.
AUTOSLW SHTR
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
TELE MACRO
SUPER NSPLUS
NS LIGHT
–
AUTO
OFF
OFF
ON
COLOR SLOW S
SELF-TIMER
OFF
1
2
z*
z*
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
z
z
OFF
ON
–
MEMORY SET menu (p. 40)
STILL SET
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
OFF/FINE/z
ALL ERASE
z
FORMAT
FILE NO.
z
z
z
z
–
–
SERIES
–
NEW FOLDER
REC FOLDER
PB FOLDER
3
–*
3
–*
FADER
SLIDE SHOW
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
SMTH INT.REC
INT.REC-STL
z
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
–
OFF
–
z
z
z
–
–
–
OFF
OFF
–
OFF
ON
–
–
z
–
–
DEMO MODE
PictBridge PRINT
USB SELECT
z
–
–
z
z
–
–
–
z
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Menu items (Continued)
TAPE
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT
Easy Handycam
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 46)
VAR.SPD PB
–
–
–
–
–
–
z
z
z
z
–
–
–
–
REC CTRL
AUD DUB CTRL
END SEARCH
–
z
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
VOLUME
z
z
–
–
–
–
–
z
–
SP
12BIT
z
z
z
AUDIO MIX
–
–
– /NORMAL/ – /
NORMAL
LCD/VF SET
z
z
z
3
TV TYPE
z
z
z
z
–
z
–
z
z
–
z
–
z
–
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–*
USB CAMERA
DISP GUIDE
GUIDEFRAME
DATA CODE
REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL
BEEP
DISP OUTPUT
MENU ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CALIBRATION
OFF
z
OFF
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
–
–
AUTO
ON
z
z
z
z
z
–
z
LCD PANEL
–
5 min
–
CLOCK SET
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
3
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
–*
3
–*
*1 This setting is available only when recording a still image.
*2 The setting is displayed only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
*3 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.
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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.
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.
BAUTO
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 (
)
SPORTS** (Sports lesson) (
)
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.
Select to minimize shake when shooting
fast moving subjects.
SUNRSE SUNSET* (Sunrise & Sunset)
BEACH** (
)
(
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.
FIREWORKS* (
)
SNOW** (
)
Select to record all the splendor of
fireworks.
Select this when shooting in very bright,
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;
otherwise picture may appear too dark.
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CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
.
3 Touch
.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t
.
b Notes
• If you set [SCENE SELECT], [WHITE BAL.]
setting is canceled.
b Notes
• When you operate the POWER switch or
change the [SCENE SELECT] setting, the
brightness of a picture may be changed even if
you adjusted it in [EXPOSURE].
SPOT METER (Flexible spot
meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
BAUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
1
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is appropriately
adjusted for the following recording
conditions:
2
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
– Outdoors
adjust the exposure on the screen.
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
appears.
2 Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t [END].
INDOOR (n)
The white balance is appropriately
adjusted for the following recording
conditions:
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
EXPOSURE
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
2
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
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.
3
1
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
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3 Touch [
].
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END].
b Notes
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH]
under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing
white object while
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not
be set.
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if
flashing after touching
to [AUTO].
is flashing quickly.
•
FOCUS
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
keeps
, set [WHITE BAL.]
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT]
is set to [AUTO].
z Tips
• If you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder
outdoors after inside use with the [EXPOSURE]
set (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.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
3 Touch
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t
.
AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow
Shutter)
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.
When you set [AUTOSLW SHTR] to
[ON], the shutter speed is slowed down
automatically to 1/25 in dark places.
z Tips
SPOT FOCUS
• 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.
You can select and adjust the focal point to
a subject not located in the center of the
screen.
1
2
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37
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
• 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 plus
function to record, you can record clearer
pictures by setting [NS LIGHT], which
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the
default setting).
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
(
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and
allows for recording subjects at a close
distance, down to about 38 cm (15 in.).
b Notes
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is
attached.
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
b Notes
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 37)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
z Tips
• If you record subjects in dark places, such as
night scenes or in moonlight, set [NS LIGHT] to
[OFF]. You can make the image color deeper
this way.
SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot
plus)
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow
Shutter)
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus
recording if you set [SUPER NSPLUS] to
[ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
(p. 22) is also set to ON.
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.
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear on the screen.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch
[OFF].
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER
NSPLUS] to [OFF] or set the
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.
b Notes
when it is hard to focus automatically.
b Notes
• Do not use NightShot plus/[SUPER NSPLUS]
in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is
attached.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 37)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
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SELF-TIMER
STEADYSHOT
When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON]
You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]).
(
), the self-timer starts recording in about
10 seconds after pressing PHOTO to record
still images.
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional) or the conversion
lens (optional), then the image becomes
natural.
To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF].
z Tips
• You can also set the self-timer with the PHOTO
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 25 × (the default setting) while
recording on a tape. Note that the image
quality decreases when you are using the
digital zoom.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
BOFF
Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically.
50 ×
Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 50 × zoom is
performed digitally.
2000 ×
Up to 25 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 2,000 × zoom is
performed digitally.
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MEMORY SET menu
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”
x
QUALITY
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
menu items.
BFINE (
)
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
STANDARD (
)
Records still images at the standard image
quality level.
STILL SET
x
BURST
b Notes
You can record several still images one
after another by pressing PHOTO.
• Image quality is automatically fixed to [FINE]
during Easy Handycam operation.
BOFF
x
IMAGE SIZE
Select this when not recording
continuously.
B1.0M (
)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
NORMAL (
Records still images continuously at about
0.5 second intervals.
)
VGA (0.3M) (
)
The maximum number of images are
recorded when you press and hold PHOTO
fully.
Allows for the maximum number of
images to be recorded.
b Notes
• [IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
• If you set a screen ratio of 16:9 (wide), [IMAGE
In 4:3 aspect ratio:
Record up to 4 images (1.0M image size),
or 13 images (VGA image size)
continuously.
In 16:9 aspect ratio:
Record up to 4 images (0.7M image size)
continuously.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
and the number of recordable pictures
EXP.BRKTG (
)
In 4:3 aspect ratio
Records 3 images consecutively with
different exposures at about 0.5 second
intervals. You can compare the 3 images
and select an image recorded at the best
exposure.
1.0M
VGA
(1152 × 864) (640 × 480)
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
245
600
780
1970
b Notes
445
1000
1400
3550
• [BURST] can be set only when the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
• [BURST] cannot be set during Easy Handycam
operation.
• The maximum number of images will be
recorded in the self-timer mode or when you are
operating with the Remote Commander.
• [EXP.BRKTG] will not function when there is
space of less than 3 images remaining on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
910
2050
2900
7300
1850
4250
6000
14500
2GB
3750
8600
12000
30000
4GB
7400
17000
23500
59500
40
1.0M
VGA
ALL ERASE
(1152 × 864) (640 × 480)
Deletes all the pictures without image
protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in
the selected folder.
8GB
15000
34000
48000
115000
In 16:9 aspect ratio
0.7M
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT
FOLDER (Current folder)].
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
0.2M*
(1152 × 648) (640 × 360)
[CURRNT FOLDER (Current folder)]:
Deletes all the images in the selected
folder.
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
325
780
980
1970
590
1400
1750
3550
2 Touch [YES] twice t
.
b Notes
1200
2900
3650
7300
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with the
write-protect tab engaged, cancel image
protection by sliding the tab back beforehand
2450
6000
7500
14500
2GB
5000
12000
15000
30000
• 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:
– Operate the POWER switch/operation
buttons.
4GB
9900
23500
29500
59500
8GB
20000
48000
60000
115000
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”
* If you record a still image on a “Memory Stick
Duo” with the POWER switch set to
CAMERA-TAPE, [IMAGE SIZE] is
automatically fixed at [0.2M]. You cannot
select [0.2M] for the image size in [STILL
SET].
FORMAT
The “Memory Stick Duo” has been
formatted at the factory, and does not
require formatting at purchase.
b Notes
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice
• All numbers measured at the following settings:
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image
quality.
t
.
Formatting is completed, and all the images
will be deleted.
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by
Sony Corporation.
b Notes
The number of pictures you can record varies
depending on the recording environment and the
recording media.
• 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.
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MEMORY SET menu
(Continued)
PICT.APPLI. menu
Special effects on pictures or additional
functions on recording/playback
FILE NO.
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 32 for details on selecting
menu items.
BSERIES
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.
FADER
RESET
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
Resets the file number to 0001 each time
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.
1 Select the desired effect in standby mode
(to fade in) or recording mode (to fade out),
NEW FOLDER
then touch
.
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.
When [OVERLAP], [WIPE] or [DOT
FADER] is selected, the screen turns to
blue while storing the image, then the
image on a tape is stored as a still image.
2 Press REC START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
Touch [YES] t
.
To cancel [FADER] before starting the
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.
If you press REC START/STOP once, the
setting is canceled.
b Notes
• You cannot delete the created folders using your
camcorder. You will have to format the
using your computer.
• The number of recordable pictures on a
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the
number of folders increases.
STBY
REC
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)
Select the folder to be used for recording
with
/
, then touch
.
BLACK FADER
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.
MOSAIC FADER
MONOTONE
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)
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.
Select the playback folder with
then touch
/
,
.
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OVERLAP (fade in only)
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
WIPE (fade in only)
1 Touch the desired effect.
2 Adjust the effect with
touch
/
, then
.
DOT FADER (fade in only)
Effect
Items to adjust
STILL
The degree of
transparency of the still
image you want to
superimpose under a
movie.
SLIDE SHOW
Plays back in sequence the images stored
on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder
(slide show).
FLASH
The interval of frame-by-
frame playback.
LUMI. KEY
The color scheme of the
area in the still image
which is to be swapped
with a movie.
1 Touch
t [PB FOLDER].
2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT
FOLDER ( , Current folder)], then touch
.
TRAIL
The fade time of the
incidental image.
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER (
Current folder)], all the images in the
current playback folder selected in [PB
sequence.
,
SLOW
SHUTTR*
Shutter speed (1 is 1/25, 2
is 1/12, 3 is 1/6, 4 is 1/3).
OLD MOVIE*
No adjustment necessary.
3 Touch [REPEAT].
* Available during recording on a tape only.
3 Touch
4 Select [ON] or [OFF], then
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]
).
.
.
appears.
(
To execute the slide show only once, select
[OFF].
5 Touch [END] t [START].
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
BOFF
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].
To pause, touch [PAUSE].
STILL
Records a movie while superimposing it
on a still image memorized by touching
[STILL].
z Tips
• You can select the first picture for the slide
show with
[START].
/
before touching
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)
FLASH (flash motion)
Records a movie with a serial-still-image
effect (strobe effect).
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to a picture
during recording or playback.
appears.
LUMI. KEY (luminance key)
Replaces a brighter area in a still image
memorized at the moment when [LUMI.
KEY] was selected, with a movie.
BOFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
NEG.ART
TRAIL
The color and brightness are reversed.
When recording, trailing afterimages are
left in the picture.
SEPIA
SLOW SHUTTR (slow shutter)
Pictures appear in sepia.
The shutter speed is slowed down. Suitable
for shooting a subject more clearly in a
dark place.
B&W
Pictures appear in black and white.
SOLARIZE
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue
to pictures.
b Notes
Pictures appear as an illustration with
strong contrast.
• Adjust the focus manually using a tripod
(optional) since adjusting the focus
automatically is hard when [SLOW SHUTTR]
is selected. ([FOCUS], p. 37)
PASTEL*
• You cannot select 16:9/4:3 as the aspect ratio
for [OLD MOVIE].
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not
output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). Only
the original pictures can be output.
MOSAIC*
• You cannot add effects to externally input
pictures.
z Tips
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.
• You can save pictures edited using special
record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.
* Not available during playback.
b Notes
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not
output via the DV Interface (i.LINK). Only
the original pictures can be output.
• You cannot add effects to externally input
pictures.
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• Sounds are not recorded.
z Tips
• The last few frames may not be recorded if the
battery or tape has run out.
• There may be discrepancies in the interval.
• You can save pictures edited using special
record them on another VCR/DVD device, etc.
z Tips
• If you adjust the focus manually, you can record
clear pictures even if the light changes
SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval
tape recording)
• You can silence the recording beep by setting of
Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the
picture at a selected interval and keep them
in memory until it has stored several
INT.REC-STL (Interval photo
recording)
frames. This function is useful to observe
the movement of clouds or the changes of
daylight. These pictures appear smooth
when played back. Connect your camcorder
to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the
supplied AC Adaptor for this operation.
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.
[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval
[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval
1 Touch
t
/
to select a
desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds) t
1 Touch
t a desired interval time (1, 5
t [ON] ( ) t
.
or 10 minutes) t
2 Touch [REC START].
Recording starts and z changes to red.
t
.
2 Press PHOTO fully.
stops flashing and the interval still
image recording starts.
To interrupt, touch [REC STOP].
To resume, touch [REC START].
To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END].
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF].
b Notes
DEMO MODE
• During Smooth interval recording, your
camcorder may perform the END SEARCH
function to locate the end in current recordings
on the tape after several frames have been
recorded.
• Do not turn off the power or disconnect the
power source while a message is displayed on
the screen.
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration about 10 minutes
after you have removed both a cassette and
a “Memory Stick Duo” from your
camcorder, and slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE
lamp.
• The camcorder will shoot several frames for the
first and last shots of the Smooth interval
recording.
• Smooth interval recording is released when
approximately 12 hours have elapsed after
shooting has begun.
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)
EDIT/PLAY menu
Settings for editing or playing back in
various modes
z Tips
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again after about 10 minutes.)
See page 32 for details on selecting
menu items.
VAR.SPD PB
(Various speed playback)
– When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted.
You can play back in various modes while
viewing movies.
– When the POWER switch is set to other than
CAMERA-TAPE.
1 Touch the following buttons during
playback.
PictBridge PRINT
To
Touch
change the
playback
direction*
USB SELECT
(frame)
You can connect the camcorder to a
play back
slowly**
personal computer with a USB cable and
view pictures on the computer. You can
also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge-
compatible printer using this function.
To reverse direction:
(frame) t
play back 2
times faster
(double speed)
(double speed)
To reverse direction:
(frame) t
Memory Stick
Select this to view pictures on a “Memory
Stick Duo” on the computer or to import
them to the computer. Refer to “First Step
Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM for
details.
(double speed)
play back frame
by frame
(frame) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction:
(frame) during
frame playback.
PictBridge PRINT
Select this when you connect the
camcorder to a PictBridge-compatible
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This
is not a malfunction.
STREAM
Select this to view movies on a tape on the
computer.
**Pictures output from the DV Interface
(i.LINK) cannot be played back smoothly in
slow mode.
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, [
STREAM] cannot be set.
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.
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X appears.
REC CTRL
(Movie recording control)
60min
AUD DUB CTRL
0:00:00:00
AUDIO
DUB
AUD DUB CTRL (Audio dubbing)
Using the internal stereo microphone
erasing the original sound.
4 Touch
(Play).
Your camcorder starts audio recording via
the internal stereo microphone.
appears while recording the new sound
in stereo 2 (ST2) during the playback of the
tape.
5 Touch
recording.
To dub on other scenes, repeat step 2 to
b Notes
• You cannot record additional audio:
– When the tape has been recorded in the 16-bit
– When the tape has been recorded in the LP
mode.
– When your camcorder is connected via an
i.LINK cable.
– When the tape has been recorded in 4CH MIC
mode on other camcorders.
(Stop) when you want to stop
select scenes, then touch [AUDIO DUB].
6 Touch
t
.
z Tips
• To set the end point for audio dubbing,
beforehand, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the
Remote Commander at the scene at which you
want to stop audio dubbing during playback.
After step 2 to 4, the recording stops
automatically at the selected scene.
– On blank sections of the tape.
– When the tape has been recorded in a TV
color system other than that of your
– When the write-protect tab of the cassette is
To check the recorded sound
1 Play back the tape on which you have
2 Touch
(STANDARD SET) t
MIX] t
– On sections recorded in HDV format.
• When you add sound, the picture will not be
output from the A/V Remote Connector. Check
the picture on the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
• You can only record additional audio over a
tape recorded on your camcorder. The sound
may deteriorate when you dub audio on a tape
recorded on other camcorders (including other
DCR-HC62E camcorders).
t [MENU] t
t [AUDIO
.
60min
AUDIO MIX
0:00:00:00
ST2
ST1
Recording sound
Insert a recorded cassette into your
camcorder beforehand.
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
3 Touch
/
to adjust the balance of
the original sound (ST1) and the new sound
(ST2), then touch
.
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Touch
(Play/Pause) to play back the
b Notes
tape, then touch it again at the point where
you want to start recording the sound.
3 Touch
(EDIT/PLAY) t
CTRL] t t [AUDIO DUB].
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default
setting.
t [MENU] t
t [AUD DUB
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EDIT/PLAY menu (Continued)
STANDARD SET
menu
Settings while recording on a tape or other
basic settings
END SEARCH
EXEC
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
The most recently recorded picture is
played back for about 5 seconds and then
stops automatically.
See page 32 for details on selecting
menu items.
CANCEL
Stops [END SEARCH].
b Notes
REC MODE (Recording mode)
• After ejecting the cassette, the END SEARCH
function is not available.
BSP (SP)
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on
a cassette.
LP (LP)
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
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 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.
AUDIO MODE
B12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
16BIT (
)
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound
with high quality).
VOLUME
AUDIO MIX
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LCD/VF SET
TV TYPE
The recorded picture will not be affected by
this operation.
USB CAMERA
x LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
When you set [
STREAM] and connect
your camcorder to your computer via the
USB cable, you can view the picture your
camcorder is currently seeing on your
computer like a live camera.
You can also import the picture to your
computer. Refer to the “First Step Guide”
on the supplied CD-ROM for details
1 Adjust the brightness with
2 Touch
/
.
.
x LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
DISP GUIDE
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
b Notes
GUIDEFRAME
• 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.
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 DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.
x LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
z Tips
/
.
• Placing the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
Low intensity
x VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
High intensity
DATA CODE
During playback, displays information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
BOFF
Data code is not displayed.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
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.
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STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
z Tips
CAMERA DATA (below)
Displays camera setting data.
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
60min
0:00:00:00
1
2
GUIDE
AUTO
100 AWB
BEEP
3
4
F1. 8
9dB
BON
6
5
A beeping sound starts when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
ASteadyShot off
BExposure
OFF
CWhite balance
DGain
Cancels the beeping sound and shutter
sound.
EShutter speed
FAperture value
DISP OUTPUT
BLCD PANEL
b Notes
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter
speed, and the aperture value appear when still
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played
back.
• 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.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the
viewfinder.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
[DATE/TIME] only.
MENU ROTATE
BNORMAL
Scrolls the menu items downwards by
REMAINING
touching
.
BAUTO
OPPOSITE
Scrolls the menu items upwards by
touching
Displays the remaining tape indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
.
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette
inserted.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
B5 min
• When you touch
(Play/Pause).
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
ON
Always displays the remaining tape
indicator.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the supplied Remote Commander
(p. 91).
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TIME/LANGU.
menu
See page 32 for details on selecting
menu items.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is
automatically set to [NEVER].
CLOCK SET
CALIBRATION
WORLD TIME
When using your camcorder abroad, you
can set the time difference by touching
/
, 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.
LANGUAGE
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
b Notes
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
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Customizing Personal
Menu
You can add desired menu items to any
Personal Menu allocated to the lamp
positions currently lit. 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
Adding a menu item
displayed, touch
/
.
You can add up to 28 menu items to each
Personal Menu. Delete a less important
menu item, if you want to add more.
60min
STBY
Select button to delete.
0:00:00
END
DISP
GUIDE
MENU
SCENE
SELECT
LCD
BRIGHT
1/3
TELE
MACRO
FADER
1
Touch
t [ADD].
t [P-MENU SET UP]
If the desired menu item is not
2
3
Touch the menu item that you
want to delete.
displayed, touch
/
.
60min
STBY
Select the category.
0:00:00
END
60min
DELETE
STBY
0:00:00
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
EDIT/PLAY
STANDARD SET
TIME/LANGU.
Delete this from
CAMERA-TAPE mode's
P-MENU?
YES
NO
OK
2
3
Touch
/
to select a menu
Touch [YES] t
.
category, then touch
.
60min
Select the item.
STBY
0:00:00
END
SCENE SELECT
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
AUTOSLW SHTR
b Notes
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET
UP].
OK
Touch
/
to select a menu
t [YES] t
item, then touch
.
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
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs
or DVD/HDD recorders.
You can connect your camcorder to VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, using the A/V connecting
cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (2), or the i.LINK cable (3).
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for
connected.
Device without
an S VIDEO jack
Devicewith an
S VIDEO jack
(Black)
(Yellow)
(White)
(White)
(Red)
1
A/V Remote
Connector
(Yellow)
(Red)
2
DV
VCRs or
DVD/HDD
recorders
To i.LINK jack
3
To DV Interface
(i.LINK)
: Signal flow
(standard video) plug connection is not
necessary. S VIDEO connection only will not
output audio.
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of another device.
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
C i.LINK cable (optional)
Use an i.LINK cable to connect your
camcorder to another device equipped with an
i.LINK jack. The video and audio signals are
transmitted digitally, producing high quality
pictures and sound. Note that you cannot
output picture and sound separately.
When connecting to another device via the S
VIDEO jack, by using the A/V connecting
cable with an S VIDEO cable, pictures can be
reproduced more faithfully than with the
supplied A/V cable connection. Connect the
white and red plugs (left/right audio) and S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of an A/V
connecting cable. In this case, the yellow
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b Notes
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your recording device for
details.
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the
device.
• When you connect a device via an A/V
connecting cable, set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD
5
When dubbing is complete, stop
your camcorder and the
recording device.
• While your camcorder is sending signals to
another device via an i.LINK cable,
appears on the LCD screen on your
camcorder.
b Notes
• Set [TV TYPE] according to the playback
device (TV, etc.) when connecting with the A/V
connecting cable.
1
Prepare your camcorder for
playback.
• To record the date/time and camera settings data
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,
• The following cannot be output via the DV
Interface (i.LINK):
Insert the recorded cassette.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
– Indicators
• When connected using an i.LINK cable, the
recorded picture becomes rough when a picture
is paused on your camcorder while recording.
• When connected using an i.LINK cable, data
code (date/time/camera settings data) may not
be displayed or recorded depending on the
device or application.
2
3
Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the appropriate input
(such as video input1, video input2).
Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorder) with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1,
an A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2 or an i.LINK
cable (optional) 3.
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of the recording device.
4
Start playback on the camcorder,
and recording on the recording
device.
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Recording pictures from a VCR, etc.
You can record pictures from a VCR, etc., onto a tape, you can also record a scene as a still
image onto a “Memory Stick Duo” using an optional i.LINK cable.
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, etc., or an i.LINK-compatible device using the
i.LINK cable (optional).
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for
connected.
b Notes
• You cannot record pictures on your camcorder from a VCR, etc., that does not have an
i.LINK jack.
DV
To i.LINK jack
AV device with
i.LINK jack
To DV Interface (i.LINK)
i.LINK cable (optional)
: Signal flow
When connecting your camcorder to
another device using an i.LINK cable, the
video and audio signals are transmitted
digitally, producing high quality pictures
and sound. Note that you cannot output
picture and sound separately.
3
4
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
Set your camcorder to recording
pause mode.
Recording movies
Touch
[REC PAUSE].
t [
REC CTRL] t
1
2
Connect your VCR, etc., to your
camcorder with an i.LINK cable.
Insert a cassette into the VCR.
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b Notes
5
Start playing the cassette on the
VCR.
• The
indicator appears when you
connect your camcorder and other devices via
an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also
appear on the connected device.)
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
6
7
8
Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.
Stop recording.
Touch
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].
Touch
t
.
Recording still images
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in
“Recording movies.”
2
3
Start playing the cassette on the
VCR.
The pictures on the VCR appear on the
screen of your camcorder.
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
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Dubbing pictures from Deleting recorded
a tape to a “Memory
Stick Duo”
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
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
Touch
.
101
2/10
MEMORYY PLAY
60min
101–00012
1.0M
GUIDE
Search and record the scene you
want to record.
P-MENU
Touch
(Play) to play back the
3
4
Select a picture you want to
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the
scene you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
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.”
• Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M]
when playing back the 16:9 picture, or [VGA
(0.3M)] when playing back the 4:3 picture.
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
z Tips
• To delete all pictures at once, select [
ALL
• You can delete pictures on the index screen
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 (Print mark/Image
protection)
• 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
with the Print mark put on using the other
device.
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
Selecting still images for
printing (Print mark)
Preventing accidental erasure
(Image protection)
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard is used to select images for
printing on your camcorder.
You can select and mark images to prevent
accidental erasure.
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
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
2
3
Touch
[PROTECT].
t
t
t
Touch the image that you want to
protect.
2
3
Touch
t
t
t
[PRINT MARK].
PROTECT
-
appears.
Touch the image that you want to
print out later.
101–0002
101
2/10
OK
PRINT MARK
appears.
4
Touch
t [END].
101–0002
101
2/10
OK
b Notes
4
Touch
t [END].
• To cancel image protection, touch the image
again to cancel image protection in step 3.
b Notes
• To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to
cancel Print mark in step 3.
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Printing recorded images
(PictBridge compliant printer)
b Notes
You can print out pictures using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models
that are not PictBridge compatible.
z Tips
• You can also operate by selecting in the
following orders:
Connect the AC Adaptor to obtain power
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing
still images into your camcorder and turn
on the printer.
– Touch
t [MENU] t
(PICT.APPLI.) t [USB SELECT] t
[PictBridge PRINT]
– Touch
t [MENU] t
(PICT.APPLI.) t [PictBridge PRINT]
Connecting your camcorder to
the printer
Printing
1
2
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/
EDIT lamp.
1
Select the image to be printed
with
/
.
2
3
Touch
t [COPIES].
to the printer using the USB
cable.
Select the number of copies to be
printed with
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen
automatically.
/
.
A maximum of 20 copies of the image
can be printed.
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].
4
5
Touch
To print the date and time on the image,
touch
t [END].
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
t [DATE/TIME] t
101
[DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t
.
1/10
1.0M
PictBrridge PRINT
101-0001
END
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].
+
-
SET EXEC
When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappears and the image selection
screen appears again.
One of the images stored on the
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.
Touch [END] when printing is
completed.
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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.
– Operate the POWER switch.
– Disconnect the power cord (mains lead).
– Disconnect the USB cable from your
camcorder or 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.
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be
trimmed widely.
• Some printer models may not support the date
and 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.
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Using a Computer
What you can do with Windows computer
When you install the “Picture Motion
Browser” on a Windows computer from the
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the
following operations.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making settings, to general operation
the first time you use the software “Picture
Motion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
b Notes
• You cannot install the supplied software,
“Picture Motion Browser,” on a Macintosh
computer.
Referring to “Installing the “First Step
Guide”” (p. 63), start the “First Step
Guide”, then follow the instructions.
About the help function of the
software
The Help guide explains all the functions of
all the software applications. Refer to the
Help guide for further detailed operations
after reading the “First Step Guide”
thoroughly.
To display the Help guide, click the [?]
mark on the screen.
System requirements
Main functions
When using “Picture Motion Browser”
OS: Windows 2000 Professional SP4,
Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista*
*64-bit editions and Starter
x Importing/Viewing movies taken
with your camcorder
You can manage movies and still images
by date and time of shooting, and select
movies or still images you want to view as
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be
enlarged and played in a slide show.
(Edition) are not supported.
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above
OS has been upgraded or in a multi-
boot environment.
x Editing pictures imported to a
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or
computer
faster
You can edit imported movies and still
images on a computer.
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later
(This product is based on DirectX
technology. It is necessary to have
DirectX installed.)
x Exporting movies from your
computer to your camcorder
Sound system: Direct Sound
You can export movies that have been
imported to a computer from your
camcorder, back to your camcorder.
compatible sound card
Memory: 256 MB or more
Hard disk:
Disc volume required for
installation: Approximately 350 MB
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots
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Installing the “First
Step Guide” and
software
Others: USB port (this must be
provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB
(USB 2.0 compatible) is
You need to install the “First Step Guide”
and software to your Windows computer
before connecting your camcorder
to the computer. The installation is
required only for the first time.
recommended), DV Interface
(IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via
an i.LINK cable), optical disc drive
(CD-ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
Contents to be installed and procedures
may differ depending on your OS.
When playing still images recorded on a
“Memory Stick Duo” on a computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional SP4,
z Tips
computer.
Windows XP SP2* or
Windows Vista*
Installing the “First Step Guide”
*Except for 64-bit editions.
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above
OS has been upgraded.
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
Others: USB port (this must be
provided as standard)
b Notes
Turn on the computer.
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.
• Operations are not guaranteed on a computer
environment that does not meet the system
requirements.
• Operations are not guaranteed on all the
recommended environments.
• Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
For example, other open or background
applications running on currently may limit
product performance.
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
disc drive of your computer.
• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC
Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the
software will not work properly due to the
power saving function of the PC.
The installation screen appears.
z Tips
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images
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.
If the screen does not appear
1 Click [Start], then click [My
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,
double-click [My Computer].)
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
4
Click [FirstStepGuide].
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Installing the “First Step Guide” and software (Continued)
5
Select the desired language and
the model name of your
camcorder from the pull-down
menu.
5
6
Read [License Agreement], select
[I accept the terms of the license
agreement] when you agree, then
click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions
to install the software.
Depending on the computer, you may
need to install third party software
(shown below). If the installation screen
appears, follow the instructions to
install the required software.
6
Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].
Installation starts.
When [Save is complete] appears, click
[OK] to finish the installation.
x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Software required to handle movies
Restart the computer if required to
complete the installation.
To view the “First Step Guide” in PDF
In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)].
The short-cut icons, such as [
]
(Picture Motion Browser), appear on the
desktop.
To install the software “Adobe
Reader” to display the PDF file
In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].
Installing the software
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing
7
Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
2
3
Click [Install].
Select the language for the
application to be installed, then
click [Next].
4
Check your country/region, then
click [Next].
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Viewing “First Step
Guide”
To view “First Step Guide” on your
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended.
Double-click the short-cut icon for your
camcorder’s “First Step Guide” on the
desktop.
Using a Macintosh
computer
You can copy the still images from the
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh.
Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied
CD-ROM.
b Notes
• The supplied software “Picture Motion
Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.
z Tips
• Refer to “First Step Guide” for the details on
connecting your camcorder to the computer and
copying the still images.
• You can also start by selecting [Start] t
[Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP)
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide]
t Your camcorder’s folder t “First Step
Guide” in HTML.
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without
installing, copy the desired language folder from
the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM,
and then double-click [Index.html].
• Refer to the “First Step Guide” in PDF in the
following cases:
– When printing the desired topics of “First
Step Guide”
System requirements
To copy still images from a “Memory
Stick Duo”
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/
v10.2/v10.3/v10.4).
Others: USB port (this must be provided as
standard)
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed
correctly due to the browser setting even in
recommended environment.
– When the HTML version of “First Step
Guide” cannot be installed.
About “First Step Guide”
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction
manual you can refer to on your computer.
This describes basic operations, from initial
hookup of your camcorder and computer
and making setting, to general operation the
first time you use the software.
Referring to “Installing the “First Step
Guide””, start the “First Step Guide”, then
follow the instructions.
Installing “First Step Guide”
Copy “FirstStepGuide(PDF),” stored in the
desired language in the [FirstStepGuide]
folder, to your computer.
Viewing “First Step Guide”
Double-click “FirstStepGuide(PDF)”.
If software to view PDF files is not installed
on your computer, download Adobe Reader
from their website, below;
http://www.adobe.com/
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
• During Easy Handycam operation, the
settings of the functions that are not
displayed on the screen return to their
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 menu item settings have
changed unexpectedly.
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam/
Remote Commander..............................66
• The following settings return to the default
settings automatically when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more
than 12 hours.
– backlight
– [SCENE SELECT]
– [SPOT METER]
– [EXPOSURE]
– [WHITE BAL.]
– [SPOT FOCUS]
– [FOCUS]
• Batteries/Power sources ........................67
• LCD screen/viewfinder .........................67
• Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....68
• Recording ..............................................69
• Playback ................................................70
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other
• Connecting to a computer .....................72
• Functions that cannot be used together
...............................................................72
– [AUDIO MIX]
Overall operations/Easy
The camcorder gets warm.
Handycam/Remote Commander
• The camcorder may get warmer while you
use it. This is not a malfunction.
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 50).
• Remove any obstructions between the
Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight
or overhead lighting, away from the remote
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander
may not function properly.
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment
with its +/– terminals matching those of the
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
sharp-pointed object. (If you press the
RESET button, all settings are reset, except
Personal Menu items.)
Another VCR malfunctions when you
use the supplied Remote
Commander.
Buttons do not work.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all
• Select a commander mode other than VTR
2 for your VCR.
• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black
paper.
Settings change during Easy
Handycam operation.
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Batteries/Power sources
The battery pack discharges too
quickly.
The power abruptly turns off.
• 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-
• When approximately 5 minutes have
elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the
Adaptor.
LCD screen/viewfinder
• The battery is fully discharged, or almost
A rippling effect appears on the LCD
screen when you touch it.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
• This is not a malfunction. Do not press hard
on the LCD screen.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
You cannot turn off the indicator.
• You cannot turn off
. Touch
to
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the battery pack is being charged.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be worn-out.
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• 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-
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the
current recording/playback situation.
is not displayed.
• 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.
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all
menu items are functional. Cancel Easy
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
The picture in the viewfinder is not
clear.
The cassette is noisier during
rewinding or fast-forwarding.
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast
forward speed increases (compared with
battery operation) and therefore increases
noise. This is not a malfunction.
The picture in the viewfinder has
disappeared.
You cannot delete the recorded
picture on the tape.
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD
• You cannot delete a recorded picture on
tape; you can only rewind the tape and
record again. The new recording overwrites
the existing one.
Cassette tapes/ “Memory Stick
Duo”
You cannot operate functions using
the “Memory Stick Duo.”
The cassette cannot be ejected from
the compartment.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/
• Make sure the power source (battery pack
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted
on a computer, format it again on your
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside
The Cassette Memory indicator or
title display does not appear while
using a cassette with Cassette
Memory.
You cannot delete pictures or format
a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one
• This camcorder does not support Cassette
Memory, so the indicator does not appear.
• Cancel image protection on the picture
• The maximum number of pictures that you
can delete on the index screen at one time is
100.
The remaining tape indicator is not
displayed.
• Set [
REMAINING] to [ON] to always
Image protection cannot be applied,
or you cannot mark pictures for
print.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one
• Perform the operation again on the index
• The maximum number of pictures you can
mark for print is 999.
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The data file name is not indicated
correctly, or flashes.
You cannot record a smooth
transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next.
• The file is damaged.
• Use the file format that is compatible with
• 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 SP mode and LP
mode on the same tape.
Recording
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/ “Memory
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in
the LP mode.
The tape does not start when you
press REC START/STOP.
[END SEARCH] does not work.
• Do not eject the cassette after recording
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.
• There is a blank section between recorded
sections of the tape. This is not a
malfunction.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or
insert a new cassette.
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to
moisture condensation. Remove the
cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette
Smooth interval recording stops/
[Smooth interval rec discontinued
due to error.] appears and recording
stops.
• The video head may be dirty. Use a
• Try again from the beginning.
• Use a Sony mini DV cassette.
You cannot record on the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert
another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the
unnecessary pictures recorded on the
The auto focus does not function.
• When you set [SMTH INT.REC] to [ON],
still images cannot be recorded on a
“Memory Stick Duo” during tape recording
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
The recording image view looks
different.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 39).
• The recording image view may look
different depending on the condition of
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
The backlight function does not
function.
Undesirable flicker occurs.
• This anomaly may occur when recording
pictures under the discharge tube, such as a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS].
This is not a malfunction.
• In the following settings, the backlight
function is canceled.
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
• The backlight function does not work
Black bands appear when you
record a TV screen or computer
screen.
A vertical band appears when
recording candlelight or electric light
in the dark.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 39).
• This occurs when the contrast between the
subject and the background is too high.
This is not a malfunction.
[The lens cover might be closed.
Check the cover.] appears on the
screen when the lens cover is open.
• There is not enough light, or the lens is
covered by your finger or other object.
A vertical band appears when
recording a bright subject.
• This phenomenon is called the smear effect.
This is not a malfunction.
You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS].
• The NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not set
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or
green appear on the screen.
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate
correctly.
• The spots appear when you are recording in
[AUTOSLW SHTR], [SLOW SHUTTR],
[SUPER NSPLUS], or [COLOR SLOW S].
This is not a malfunction.
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot
plus or [SUPER NSPLUS].
The color of the picture is not
correctly displayed.
Playback
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function
Refer also to the “Cassette tapes/ “Memory
The screen picture is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
You cannot play back a tape.
• Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
• Deactivate the NightShot plus function
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Image data stored on a “Memory
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
is displayed on the screen.
• The tape you are playing was recorded on
another device with a 4ch microphone
(4CH MIC REC). Your camcorder is not
compatible with 4ch microphone recording.
• Image data cannot be played back if you
have modified file or folder names, or have
edited the data on a computer (In this case,
the file name flashes). This is not a
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not
be played back or may not appear in their
Date search does not work correctly.
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after
the date changed. If one day’s recording is
too short, your camcorder may not
accurately find the point where the
recording date changes.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or
between recorded sections of the tape. This
is not a malfunction.
Horizontal lines appear on the
picture. The displayed pictures are
not clear or do not appear.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to
other devices
No sound or only a low sound is
heard.
Pictures from connected devices
cannot be zoomed.
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug, make
sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected
Time code and other information
appear on the display of the
connected device.
The sound breaks off.
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]
while connected with an A/V connecting
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette
“---” is displayed on the screen.
You cannot dub correctly using the
A/V connecting cable.
• 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.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure that the A/V
connecting cable is connected to the input
jack of another device for dubbing a picture
Noises appear and
on the screen.
is displayed
New sound added to a recorded tape
is not heard.
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system
other than that of your camcorder (PAL).
• Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Not available
If this function is set
Pictures from connected devices are
not displayed correctly.
[SCENE SELECT]
NightShot plus,
[TELE MACRO],
[OLD MOVIE],
[SUPER NSPLUS],
[COLOR SLOW S]
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS],
[SPORTS]
When the POWER
switch is set to
CAMERA-
• You cannot record or a distorted picture
may be recorded if the tape has been used
repeatedly for recording.
MEMORY
[SPOT METER]
[EXPOSURE]
[WHITE BAL.]
NightShot plus,
[SUPER NSPLUS]
Connecting to a computer
NightShot plus,
[SUPER NSPLUS]
The computer does not recognize
your camcorder.
NightShot plus,
[SUPER NSPLUS]
• Install the “Picture Motion Browser”
• The computer may not recognize your
camcorder for a few moments after you
connect it. Wait for a while.
[SPOT FOCUS]
[TELE MACRO]
[SCENE SELECT]
[SCENE SELECT],
during tape recording
• Disconnect USB devices other than the
keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder
from the (USB) jack on the computer.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer
and camcorder, restart the computer, then
connect them again correctly.
[SUPER NSPLUS]
[FADER],
[D.EFFECT]
[COLOR SLOW S] NightShot plus,
[SCENE SELECT],
[SUPER NSPLUS],
[FADER],
[D.EFFECT]
You cannot install the supplied
software, “Picture Motion Browser,”
on a Macintosh computer.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] [TELE MACRO]
[FADER]
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS],
[SUPER NSPLUS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
[D.EFFECT]
• You can install “Picture Motion Browser”
only on a Windows computer.
Functions that cannot be used
together
[D.EFFECT]
[OLD MOVIE]
[CANDLE],
[FIREWORKS],
[SUPER NSPLUS],
[COLOR SLOW S],
[FADER]
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.
[PICT.EFFECT],
[SCENE SELECT]
Not available
If this function is set
backlight
[FIREWORKS],
[SPOT METER],
[EXPOSURE]
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Warning indicators
and messages
E:61:ss / E:62: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.
E (Battery level warning)
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating,
environment, or battery conditions, E
may flash, even if there are
approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
• Connect the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your
% (Moisture condensation warning)*
• Eject the cassette, remove the power
source, and then leave it for about 1
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)
C:22:ss
• Clean the head using a cleaning
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted
(p. 16).
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*
C:31:ss / C:32:ss
• 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
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
• Change the cassette. Press RESET
again.
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
Examples of warning messages
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to
the tape)
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
Slow flashing:
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining
on the tape.
z Tips
• No cassette is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
• When
turned into
to display the message again.
is displayed, the message can be
by touching . Touch
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject
the cassette (p. 82)
Z (Eject cassette warning)*
% Moisture condensation. Turn off
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred
• The self-diagnosis display code is
• Check if the cassette is damaged.
QZ The tape is locked - check the
tab. (p. 77)
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
- (Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)*
• 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 the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary
(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.
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
your computer.
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
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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
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.
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.
Select [WORLD TIME] in the
LANGU.) menu, then set the time
difference (p. 51).
(TIME/
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is PAL system, so its
picture can only be viewed on a PAL
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
System
Used in
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.
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America, Chile,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
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Maintenance and precautions
x To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to
set it to SAVE.
Usable cassette tapes
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.
Use a cassette with the
mark.
Your camcorder is not compatible with the
Cassette Memory function.
To prevent a blank section from being
created on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using
next recording in the following cases:
• You have played back the tape.
REC: The cassette can be
recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot be
recorded (write-protected).
REC
SAVE
x When labeling the cassette
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.
• You have used EDIT SEARCH.
Copyright signal
x When you play back
Do not put a label
along this border.
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.
x When you record
Labeling position
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright control
signals for copyright protection of software.
[Cannot record due to copyright
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.
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.
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.
Notes on use
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
Remove the cassette and store it.
Gold-plated connector
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
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.
About the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity.
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.)
• 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.
• 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.
Recording
Types of “Memory Stick”
/Playback
“Memory Stick Duo”
(with MagicGate)
a
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• 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 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.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
a
a
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
• This product does not support high speed data
transfer via a parallel interface.
• 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.”
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a
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.
• 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.
• Damaged or lost image data will not be
compensated for, and may occur in the
following cases:
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.
• 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
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.
– If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the
power off on your camcorder, or remove the
battery pack for replacement while your
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
camcorder is reading or writing image files on
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
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• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your
camcorder is 8 GB.
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
This unit is compatible with an
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
• 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.
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within
the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
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.
On image data compatibility
• 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.)
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that
has been used with another device, format it
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
• 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.
• When charging the battery pack while the AC
Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after
charging is complete, disconnect the cable from
the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove
the battery pack.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/
FH100 (optional).
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional).
• 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.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
About i.LINK
The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-
compliant DV Interface. This section
describes the i.LINK standard and its
features.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
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.
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.
• 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.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
b Notes
• Normally, only one device can be connected to
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When
connecting this unit to an i.LINK-compatible
device having two or more DV Interfaces, refer
to the operating instructions of the device to be
connected.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF] to
[NEVER] on the
(STANDARD SET)
z Tips
menu and leave your camcorder in tape
recording standby until the power goes off
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE
1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and
is a trademark approved by many corporations.
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• IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
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.
About the i.LINK Baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies
according to the device. There are 3 types.
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
About the required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during DV dubbing).
The baud rate is listed under
On using your camcorder
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations.
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
“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 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.
– 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.
To use i.LINK functions on this unit
– 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.
For details on how to dub when this unit is
connected to other video devices having a
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK (DV Interface) 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,
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are
not compatible with DV devices. Before
connecting to other devices, be sure to
confirm whether the device is compatible
with a DV device or not. For details on
precautions and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
instructions for the device to be connected.
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
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 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.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
x When not using your camcorder for a
• 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.
long time
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a
cassette for about 3 minutes.
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
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.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
None of the functions except cassette
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn
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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.
Video head
It is recommended you use a cleaning
cassette (optional) before recording
anything important.
• If the video heads are dirty, video or sound
distortion may be apparent.
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback
picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
2 Touch
t [MENU] t
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]
t
.
The screen changes to 16:9 ratio when
using 4:3 ratio.
– Playback pictures do not move.
– Playback pictures do not appear or the sound
breaks off.
CALIBRATION
1/3
– [x
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
Touch the "x"
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording/playback.
CANCEL
• The video heads will wear 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. Please contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility to have the video heads replaced.
3 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or
the like.
The position of the “×” changes.
To cancel [CALIBRATION], touch
[CANCEL].
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
If you did not press the right spot, start from
step 3 again.
b Notes
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
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.
x On adjustment of the touch panel
(CALIBRATION)
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
5 Remove dust from the inside area where
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
the eyecup block was attached with a
camera blower, etc.
– When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside.
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
To remove dust from inside the
viewfinder
6 Attach the eyecup block to the
viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it
clicks.
1 Pull out the viewfinder.
2 While pushing in the tab on the side
with a fine-tipped implement such as a
ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in
the direction of the arrow to remove.
Tab
b Notes
• The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not
disassemble it further.
• Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
with a camera blower, etc.
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC
Adaptor or while the battery pack is
attached. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if
you do not use your camcorder at all
4 Press the viewfinder onto the body of
the camcorder.
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Specifications
without the AC Adaptor connected or the
battery pack attached. Use your camcorder
after charging the pre-installed
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2*
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
printed
Tape speed
rechargeable battery.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24
hours.
mark
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Commander until it clicks.
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)
Fast forward/rewind time
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)
Viewfinder
Tab
Electric viewfinder (0.27 type, aspect
ratio 16:9, 123 200 dots)
Image device
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble or dispose of
in fire.
3 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still): 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (movie): 690 000 pixels
Lens
b Notes
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
25 × (Optical), 2 000 × (Digital)
Focal length
f=2.5 ~ 62.5 mm (1/8 ~ 2 1/2 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
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Specifications (Continued)
In CAMERA-TAPE:
41 ~ 1 189 mm (1 5/8 ~ 46 7/8 in.)
(16:9)
43 ~ 1 075 mm (1 3/4 ~ 42 3/8 in.) (4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
36 ~ 900 mm (1 7/16 ~ 35 1/2 in.) (4:3)
39 ~ 975 mm (1 9/16 ~ 38 1/2 in.) (16:9)
F1.8 ~ 3.2
Total dot number
123 200 (560 × 220)
General
Power requirements
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder 2.5 W
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
Color temperature
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]
(3 200 K), [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
During camera recording using the
LCD 2.8 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
8 lx (lux) (AUTOSLW SHTR ON,
Shutter speed 1/25 s)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot plus
function)
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
63 × 85 × 114 mm
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association). Files in this
format can have additional information
such as your camcorder’s setting
(2 1/2 × 3 3/8 × 4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
63 × 85 × 115 mm
(2 1/2 × 3 3/8 × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts with
supplied battery pack NP-FH40
attached
information at the time of recording.
Input/Output connectors
A/V Remote Connector
10-pin connector
Mass (approx.)
390g(13oz) main unit only,
455g(1lb) including the NP-FH40
rechargeable battery pack and DVM60
cassette
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms)
Supplied accessories
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load
impedance 47 kΩ(kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
(kilohms)
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
USB jack
mini-B
DV input/output jack
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin
connector S100)
Output voltage
LCD screen
Picture
DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
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Storage temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
On trademarks
• “Handycam” and
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
are
• “Memory Stick,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
48 × 29 × 81 mm
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
,” “Memory Stick
Micro,” “MagicGate,” “
,”
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord
(mains lead)
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for
other specifications.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
•
is a trademark.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
4.9 Wh (680 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
31.8 × 18.5 × 45.0 mm
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
45 g (1.6 oz)
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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.
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
D
OPEN/EJECT lever (16)
E Hooks for a shoulder belt
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
I Remote sensor
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
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Remote Commander
7
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded onto the “Memory
Stick Duo” as a still image.
8
9
1
2
3
4
B Memory control buttons (Index**, –/+,
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons
5
6
(29)**
E Video control buttons (Rewind,
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,
q;
G Transmitter
Insulation sheet
J DISPLAY button
Toggles the screen indicators (such as Battery
Info) on or off.
b Notes
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the
remote sensor to operate your camcorder
* Not available during Easy Handycam operation
with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-
TAPE.
** Not available during Easy Handycam
operation.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
A Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording movies
1
2
3
4
5
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording: Tape counter (hour:
minute: second)
Playback: Tape counter (hour: minute:
second)/Time code (hour: minute:
second: frame)
GUIDE
6
7
8
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)
Recording still images
(50)
F END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec
9
1
0qa
qs
review display switch button (28)
60min
101
FINE
1.0M
11
GUIDE P-MENU
K Quality (
or
qd
7
8
L “Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the
number of images that can be recorded
(approx.)
Viewing movies
1
2
qf
4
5
7
N Tape transport indicator
P Data file name
GUIDE
Q Picture number/Total number of
recorded pictures in the current
playback folder
qg
8
Viewing still images
S Previous/Next folder icon
1
qh q;
qj qk
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.”
ql
w;
1.0M
MEMORY PLAY
wfwg
GUIDE
Touch
folder.
to move to the previous
:
7
Touch
to move to the next folder.
:
:
wa
ws
wd
8
Touch
/
to move to either
the previous or the next folder.
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Center
Indicator
Meaning
Slide show (43)
NightShot plus (22)
Super NightShot plus
(38)
Indicators when you made
changes
Color Slow Shutter (38)
PictBridge connecting
(60)
check the function of each indicator that
appears on the LCD screen.
E Z
Warning (73)
b Notes
Bottom
• Some of the indicators may not appear when
you use [DISP GUIDE].
Indicator
Meaning
Upper left
Upper right
Digital effect (43)
Manual focus (37)
SCENE SELECT (35)
9
Bottom
Upper left
Indicator
Center
.
Meaning
n
Tele macro (38)
Continuous photo
Self-timer recording (39)
Interval photo recording
(45)
Other indicator
Indicator
Meaning
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
b Notes
DV input (56)
DV output (54)
• The content and the position of the indicator are
normal. It may differ from the actual display.
i.LINK connection
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
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
(p. 49).
Checking the screen indicators
(Display guide)
You can easily check the meaning of each
indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].
60min
STBY
GUIDE
P-MENU
2 Touch the area including the indicator
that you want to check.
The meanings of the indicators in the
area are listed on the screen. If you
cannot find the indicator you want to
check, touch
/
to toggle.
To finish the operation, touch [END].
z Tips
• You can also operate by touching
[DISP GUIDE].
t
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Index (Continued)
R
REC CTRL
REC FOLDER
N
REC MODE
T
NS LIGHT
Number of recordable pictures
REMOTE CTRL
O
S
U
Searching for the starting point
P
PB FOLDER
V
SLOW SHUTTR
VAR.SPD PB
SMTH INT.REC
recording)............................. 45
VF B.LIGHT
PICT.APPLI. menu
PICT.EFFECT
W
WHITE BAL.
SPOT METER
Q
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