Sony Handycam HDR CX11E User Manual

Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may  
be contrary to the copyright laws.  
About menu items, LCD panel and lens  
A menu item that is grayed out is not available  
under the current recording or playback  
conditions.  
e LCD screen is 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. ese points are normal results of  
the manufacturing process and do not affect the  
recording in any way.  
If you cannot record/play back images  
correctly, perform [MEDIA FORMAT].  
If you repeat recording/deleting images for a  
long time, fragmentation of data may occur on  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Images cannot  
be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your  
images on some type of external media first  
Fragmentation Glossary (p. 112)  
On playing back recorded images on other  
devices  
Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-  
4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high  
definition) image quality recording. erefore,  
you cannot play back images recorded with  
HD (high definition) image quality on your  
camcorder with the following devices:  
Black points  
White, red, blue or  
green points  
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct  
sunlight for long periods of time may cause  
malfunctions.  
Other AVCHD format compatible devices  
which are not compatible with High Profile  
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause  
your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of  
the sun only in low light conditions, such as at  
dusk.  
Devices which are not compatible with the  
AVCHD format  
Save all your recorded image data  
To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on external media  
periodically. It is recommended that you save  
the image data on a disc such as DVD-R using  
your computer (p. 43).  
About changing the language setting  
e on-screen displays in each local language  
are used for illustrating the operating  
procedures. Change the screen language before  
using your camcorder if necessary (p. 19).  
Also, you can save your image data using a  
VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 51).  
On recording  
Before starting to record, test the recording  
function to make sure the image and sound are  
recorded without any problems.  
Compensation for the contents of recordings  
cannot be provided, even if recording or  
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of  
the camcorder, 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.  
It is recommended that you save your image  
data periodically aſter recording.  
Notes on inserting the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station  
e camcorder must be fully inserted to ensure  
good contact.  
Connect cables to the connectors of the  
Handycam Station when using your camcorder  
attached to the Handycam Station. Do not  
connect the cables to both the Handycam  
Station and your camcorder.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
Handycam Station holding both the Handycam  
Station and the DC plug.  
Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG), when you insert the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station or remove the camcorder  
from it.  
About this Handbook  
e images of the LCD screen used in this  
Handbook for illustration purposes are  
captured using a digital still camera, and  
therefore may appear different.  
Design and specifications of your camcorder  
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.  
Also, the lens for your camcorder is T  
-coated to suppress unwanted reflections,  
then faithfully reproduce colors.  
MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. e  
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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6
Subject examples and solutions  
Checking your golf  
swing  
Getting a good shot  
of a ski slope or  
beach  
SMTH SLW REC.............................................29  
Backlight .....................................................29  
BEACH..........................................................80  
SNOW..........................................................80  
Capturing still  
images during  
movie recording  
Capturing smiles  
automatically  
Dual Rec.......................................................28  
SMILE SHUTTER............................................68  
A child on the stage  
under a spot light  
Flowers in close-up  
SPOTLIGHT...................................................80  
PORTRAIT.....................................................80  
FOCUS..........................................................79  
TELE MACRO ................................................78  
Fireworks with all  
their splendor  
Focusing on the dog  
on the left side of  
the screen  
FIREWORKS..................................................80  
FOCUS..........................................................79  
FOCUS..........................................................79  
SPOT FOCUS.................................................78  
 
Enjoying your camcorder  
Operation flow  
Get ready (p. 14).  
For types of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” you can use in your  
Record with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 25).  
Your camcorder is compatible with AVCHD format “1920 ×  
images.  
Notes  
e default setting is [HD SP] which is AVCHD format “1440 ×  
1080/50i” (p. 62).  
“AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual,  
except when it must be described in more detail.  
Play back the images.  
Viewing on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 31)  
Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 38)  
You can enjoy highly-detailed, brilliant quality HD (high  
definition) movies.  
Tips  
You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 37) displayed on the  
screen on connecting your TV and camcorder.  
You can play back the images on a SD (standard definition) image  
quality TV.  
Playing using the Memory Stick slot on an AVCHD format compatible device  
You can play back images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” by inserting it into the  
Memory Stick slot on an AVCHD format compatible device such as VAIO.*  
*
Operation on VAIO series computers which fulfill recommended system requirements for the  
supplied soſtware (“PMB”) and marketed aſter January 2006 has been confirmed.  
You may not play back images directly from the Memory Stick slot on some AVCHD format  
compatible devices.  
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Save recorded images.  
Dubbing to other devices (p. 51)  
e dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD  
(standard definition)) varies depending on the connected  
Editing on a computer (p. 43)  
Using the supplied application soſtware “PMB,” you can  
import images to a computer, and save images on a disc. For  
details, refer to the supplied soſtware help, “PMB Guide.”  
Delete images.  
If the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full, you cannot record new  
images. Delete the image data that has been saved on your  
computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can record new  
images on the free “Memory Stick PRO Duo” space again.  
Deleting the selected images (p. 45)  
Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p. 57)  
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Approximate recording time of movies  
e recordable time varies depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 62) and the capacity  
of “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Numbers in ( ) indicates the minimum recording time.  
(min.)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” capacity  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
HD (high definition) image quality  
AVC HD 16M (FH)*  
(highest quality)  
6 (6)  
10 (10)  
25 (20)  
30 (20)  
40 (35)  
25 (25)  
55 (40)  
65 (45)  
85 (70)  
55 (55)  
110 (110)  
230 (160)  
AVC HD 9M (HQ)**  
(high quality)  
10 (9)  
115 (80)  
AVC HD 7M (SP)**  
(standard quality)  
15 (10)  
20 (15)  
140 (100) 280 (200)  
180 (145) 355 (290)  
AVC HD 5M (LP)**  
(long play)  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
SD 9M (HQ)  
(high quality)  
10 (10)  
20 (10)  
35 (25)  
25 (25)  
40 (25)  
80 (50)  
55 (50)  
80 (50)  
115 (100) 230 (205)  
170 (100) 340 (205)  
SD 6M (SP)  
(standard quality)  
SD 3M (LP)  
(long play)  
160 (105) 325 (215) 655 (435)  
*
Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/50i format.  
** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/50i format.  
Notes  
When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony Corporation. e recordable time for movies  
varies depending on the recording conditions, subject conditions, and the type of “Memory Stick.”  
Tips  
Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.  
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999  
scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
For the number of recordable still images, see page 66.  
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit  
the recording scene. is technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate,  
and this reduces the overall recording time.  
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HOME” and “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of menus  
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder  
(HELP)  
Displays a description of the item (p. 12)  
Category  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
Categories and items of the HOME MENU  
(CAMERA) category  
Item  
Page  
/
SET*  
Item  
Page  
MEDIA INFO  
MEDIA FORMAT*  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
MOVIE*  
PHOTO*  
SMTH SLW REC  
(SETTINGS) category*  
To customize your camcorder (p. 59).  
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
Item  
Page  
*
You can also set these items during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 22). For the items  
VISUAL INDEX*  
available in the  
(SETTINGS) category, see  
INDEX*  
** HDR-CX12E  
INDEX*  
PLAYLIST  
(OTHERS) category  
Item  
Page  
DELETE*  
PHOTO CAPTURE**  
EDIT  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
PRINT  
USB CONNECT  
TV CONNECT Guide*  
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Using the HOME MENU  
4
5
Touch the desired item.  
Example: [EDIT]  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn on the  
power.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
To hide the HOME MENU screen  
Touch  
.
When you want to know something about  
the function of each item on the HOME  
MENU - HELP  
2
3
Press  
(HOME) (or ).  
(HOME)  
1
Press  
(HOME).  
e HOME MENU appears.  
(HOME)   
2
Touch  
(HELP).  
Touch the desired category.  
e bottom of the (HELP) button  
turns orange.  
Example: (OTHERS) category  
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3
Touch the item you want to learn  
more about.  
When you touch an item, its  
explanation appears on the screen.  
To apply the option, touch [YES],  
otherwise, touch [NO].  
To deactivate the HELP  
Touch (HELP) again in step 2.  
Using the OPTION MENU  
Just a touch on the screen during shooting  
or playback displays the functions available  
at that moment. You will find it easy to  
further details.  
(OPTION)  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Make sure that you have the following  
items supplied with your camcorder.  
e number in the parentheses indicates  
the number of that item supplied.  
USB cable (1) (p. 54)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (1)  
4 GB  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15)  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FH60 (1) (p. 15, 98)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 15)  
Handycam Station (1) (p. 15)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software”  
(1)  
PMB (Soſtware)  
PMB Guide  
Handycam Handbook (is Handbook)  
“Operating Guide” (1)  
Component A/V cable (1) (p. 38)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 40, 51)  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
/CHG (charge)  
lamp  
POWER switch  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
AC Adaptor  
Battery pack  
Power cord (Mains lead)  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) (p. 98) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
4
5
Attach the battery pack by sliding it  
in the direction of the arrow until it  
clicks.  
Notes  
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.  
Insert the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station securely, all the  
way to the bottom.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on the Handycam Station.  
e /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
When the /CHG (charge) lamp turns  
off, the battery pack is fully charged.  
Be sure that the mark on the DC plug  
is facing up.  
2
3
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
Notes  
When inserting the camcorder into the  
Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover.  
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG)  
(the default setting).  
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To remove your camcorder from the  
Handycam Station  
Turn off the power, then remove the  
camcorder from the Handycam Station  
holding both your camcorder and the  
Handycam Station.  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
BATT (battery)  
release lever  
Notes  
When you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 18), access  
turned off.  
When you store the battery pack, fully discharge  
the battery before storing it for an extended  
To charge the battery pack using only the AC  
Adaptor  
Turn off the power, then connect the  
AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your  
camcorder.  
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power  
source  
Make the same connections as you do when  
charging the battery pack. e battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
POWER switch  
To check the remaining battery (Battery  
Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),  
then press DISP/BATT INFO.  
DC plug  
DC IN jack  
With the mark  
Open the  
on the leſt  
jack cover  
Notes  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
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Aſter a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the  
information is displayed.  
Notes  
All times measured under the following  
conditions:  
[REC MODE]: SP  
When the LCD backlight turns on  
Approximate playback time  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
LCD panel opened  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
HD  
SD  
135  
180  
145  
195  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
290  
650  
315  
710  
Battery pack  
Charging time  
135  
When the LCD backlight is on.  
NP-FH50  
On the battery pack  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
135  
e /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 16) will not  
be correctly displayed under the following  
conditions:  
170  
390  
NP-FH100  
e battery pack is not attached correctly.  
e battery pack is damaged.  
e battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info  
only).  
e power will not be supplied from the  
battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected  
to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the  
Handycam Station, even when the power cord  
(mains lead) is disconnected from the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
When attaching an optional video light, it is  
recommended that you use an NP-FH70/FH100  
battery pack.  
Approximate available recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
Continuous  
recording time  
Typical recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
HD  
SD  
HD  
40  
55  
SD  
45  
65  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
80  
95  
We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,  
which only allows short recording and playback  
times, with your camcorder.  
110 130  
NP-FH70  
180 205  
90  
100  
NP-FH100  
405 470 200 235  
*
Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
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Step 3: Setting the date  
and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C  
(77 ˚F).  
10°C to 30°C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is recommended.  
e recording and playback time will be  
shorter when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
e recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
Lens cover  
On the AC Adaptor  
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. is may cause a malfunction.  
Touch the button  
on the LCD screen  
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
source (mains) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
POWER switch  
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2
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch repeatedly  
in the direction of the arrow until  
the respective lamp lights up.  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
Go to step 3 when you turn on your  
camcorder for the first time.  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS)  
[CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK  
SET].  
e [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
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It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to  
be ready to shoot aſter the power is turned on.  
You cannot operate your camcorder during this  
time.  
e lens cover opens automatically when the  
power is turned on. It closes when the playback  
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.  
In the setting at the time of purchase, the  
power turns off automatically if you leave your  
camcorder without any operation attempted for  
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power  
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 75).  
3
4
5
Select the desired geographical  
area with , then touch [NEXT].  
/
Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch  
[NEXT].  
Set [Y] (year) with  
/
.
Tips  
e date and time does not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and can be  
displayed during playback ([DATA CODE],  
Refer to page 95 for information concerning  
“World time difference.”  
If the buttons on the touch panel do not  
work correctly, adjust the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION) (p. 101).  
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7
8
Select [M] with  
the month with  
/
/
, then set  
.
Changing the language setting  
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the  
same way, then touch [NEXT].  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
To select the screen language, touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/  
Make sure that the clock is correctly  
set, then touch  
LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET]  
.
e clock starts.  
You can set any year up to the year  
2037.  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Notes  
If you do not use your camcorder for about  
3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery  
gets discharged and the date and time settings  
may be cleared from the memory. In that case,  
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and  
then set the date and time again (p. 101).  
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording  
Adjusting the LCD panel  
Fastening the grip belt  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play ().  
Hold your camcorder correctly, then fasten  
the grip belt as shown in the illustration.  
DISP/BATT INFO  
90 degrees  
(max.)  
90 degrees to the  
camcorder  
180 degrees (max.)  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make the  
battery last longer  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds until  
appears.  
is setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or you  
want to save battery power. e recorded  
image will not be affected by the setting. To  
turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold  
DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until  
disappears.  
Notes  
Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
panel.  
Tips  
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you  
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen  
facing out. is is convenient during playback  
operations.  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS)   
[SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BRIGHT]  
screen.  
e information is displayed or hidden (display  
no display) each time you press DISP/  
BATT INFO.  
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Step 5: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in  
Tips  
For the number/time of recordable images, see  
the following pages.  
Movie (p. 10)  
Still image (p. 66)  
3
Touch [YES].  
1
2
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the  
To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
direction of the arrow.  
Open the Memory Stick Duo cover and  
lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
in once.  
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right  
direction until it clicks.  
Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.  
Notes  
Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
when the access lamp (p. 21) is lit or flashing.  
Otherwise, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” may  
be damaged, recorded images may be lost or  
other malfunctions could occur.  
Do not do any of the following when the  
(Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (p. 18), access  
lit or flashing. Otherwise, the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” may be damaged, recorded images  
may be lost or other malfunctions could occur.  
Access lamp  
Slide the POWER switch until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor or  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF  
(CHG), slide it while pressing the green  
button.  
Handycam Station from the camcorder  
Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the  
camcorder  
Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover  
during recording.  
If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or  
image data may be damaged.  
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.  
It may be possible that there is not enough  
free space.] is displayed in step 3, format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 57). Note that  
formatting will delete all data recorded on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
e [Create a new Image Database File.]  
screen appears on the LCD screen when  
you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
Tips  
You can shoot still images without creating a  
management file.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording and playback with ease  
(Easy Handycam operation)  
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform  
recording or playback operations without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size  
larger for easy viewing.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
slide it while pressing the green button  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
in the  
Slide the POWER switch   
direction of the arrow until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow until the  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
1
2
3
Press EASY .  
2
3
Press EASY .  
appears on  
appears on  
the LCD screen.  
the LCD screen.  
Press START/STOP (or ) to  
start recording.*  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus (a beep sounds), then press  
it fully (a shutter click sounds).  
[STBY] [REC]  
Flashing Lights up  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
*
e [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP].  
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Playing back recorded movies/still images  
1
Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.  
2
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES) (or ).  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).  
HOME MENU  
Searches for images  
by date (p. 34)  
Previous 6 images  
Appears with the image  
on each of the tab  
that was lastly played  
back/recorded (for  
the still image).  
Next 6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
: Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 33).  
: Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 33).  
: Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*  
: Displays still images.  
appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [  
SET] (p. 56).  
*
/
3
Start playback.  
Movies:  
Touch the  
or  
tab, then select the desired movie to play back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Returns (to the  
[VISUAL INDEX]  
screen)  
Volume  
Beginning of the  
movie/previous  
movie  
Next movie  
e recording  
date/time*  
Stops (goes to the  
[VISUAL INDEX]  
screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
*
e setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 70).  
2ꢀ  
     
Tips  
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen.  
You can slow down the playback speed by touching  
You can adjust the volume by touching  
/
during pause.  
.
, then touch  
/
Still images:  
Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.  
Slide show (p. 35)  
Returns (to the  
[VISUAL INDEX]  
screen)  
e recording  
date/time*  
Goes to the  
[VISUAL INDEX]  
screen  
Previous/Next  
*
e setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 70).  
To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam  
operation  
You cannot use some buttons/functions  
during Easy Handycam operation since  
they are automatically set (p. 84). If you set  
an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy  
Handycam operation.] may appears.  
Press EASY again.  
from the LCD screen.  
disappears  
Menu settings during Easy Handycam  
operation  
Press (HOME) (or ) to display  
the menu items available for setup changes  
Notes  
Most of the menu items automatically return to  
the default settings. e settings of some menu  
You cannot use the  
(OPTION) menu.  
Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want  
to add effects to images or change settings.  
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Recording  
(HOME)   
Lens cover  
PHOTO   
Opens automatically  
when the power is  
switched on.  
(HOME)   
START/STOP   
Access lamp  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp  
/CHG  
(charge) lamp  
START/  
STOP   
POWER switch   
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
slide it while pressing the green button.  
Notes  
Tips  
If the access lamp is lit or flashing aſter  
recording is finished, it means data is still being  
written onto the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Do  
not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and do  
not remove the battery or AC Adaptor.  
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie  
file is created automatically.  
For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in  
You can check the recordable time and the  
remaining capacity, etc., by touching  
(HOME) (or )   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO] (p. 57).  
25  
   
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow until the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
1
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow until the  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
2
Press START/STOP (or ).  
2
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus (a beep sounds), then press  
it fully (a shutter click sounds).  
[STBY] [REC]  
Flashing Lights up  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
(or ) again.  
appears beside . When  
disappears, the image has been  
recorded.  
Tips  
For the recordable time and the number of  
You can record still images during movie  
recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec],  
In the default setting, a still image is recorded  
automatically on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
when the camcorder detects a smile of a person  
during movie recording ([SMILE SHUTTER],  
targeted for possible smile detection shot.  
A white frame is shown on the detected face,  
and the detected face image is optimized  
automatically ([FACE DET. SETTING], p. 68).  
You can capture still images from recorded  
movies (HDR-CX12E) (p. 47).  
You can switch the shooting mode by touching  
(HOME) (or )   
[MOVIE] or [PHOTO].  
(CAMERA)  
26  
   
Zooming  
Recording sound with more presence  
(5.1ch surround recording)  
You can magnify images up to 12 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever or  
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can  
be recorded with the built-in microphone.  
You can enjoy realistic sound when playing  
the movie on devices that support 5.1ch  
surround sound.  
Built-in microphone  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround  
sound Glossary (p. 112)  
Notes  
If you play back 5.1ch sound on your  
camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically  
converted and output in 2ch.  
To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded  
with HD (high definition) image quality, you  
need an AVCHD format device compatible  
with 5.1ch surround.  
When you connect your camcorder with an  
HDMI cable (optional), the sound of movies  
with HD (high definition) image quality is  
automatically output in 5.1ch sound. e sound  
of the movies with SD (standard definition)  
image quality is converted to 2ch.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
Notes  
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power  
zoom lever may also be recorded.  
You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
Tips  
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch  
e minimum possible distance between the  
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.  
SURROUND] (  
) or [2ch STEREO]  
(
) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 62).  
By saving movies recorded with your camcorder  
to a disc (using the supplied soſtware), you can  
enjoy a more vivid sound on a home theatre  
system, etc.  
Tips  
You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 12 × when  
recording movies.  
2ꢁ  
     
may appear when the capacity of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not enough or  
when you record still images continuously.  
Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON)  
You cannot record still images while  
displayed.  
is  
Tips  
When the  
(Movie) lamp is lit, the size of  
still images becomes [ 7.6M] (16:9 wide) or  
[5.7M] (4:3).  
You can record still images during recording  
standby in the same way as when the  
(Still)  
QUICK ON lamp  
lamp is lit. You can also record with the flash.  
When you press QUICK ON, the  
camcorder goes to sleep mode (power  
saving mode) instead of turning off.  
e QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing  
during sleep mode. Press QUICK ON  
again to start recording next time. Your  
camcorder returns to recording standby in  
approximately 1 second.  
Recording in dark places (NightShot)  
Tips  
During sleep mode, the battery is consumed at  
about half that of usual recording, enabling you  
to save battery power.  
e power turns off automatically if you do  
not operate your camcorder for a certain  
period during sleep mode. You can set the time  
that you want the camcorder to remain on  
before automatically turning off in sleep mode  
([QUICK ON STBY], (p. 75)).  
Infrared port  
When you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to  
ON, appears. You can record images in  
dark places.  
Recording high quality still images  
during movie recording (Dual Rec)  
Notes  
e NightShot and Super NightShot functions  
use infrared light. erefore, do not cover the  
infrared port with your fingers or other objects.  
Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
You can record high quality still images  
during movie recording by pressing  
PHOTO.  
Notes  
Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
from the camcorder until the recording of still  
images is complete, although recording of the  
movie has finished.  
Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot  
functions in bright places. is may cause a  
malfunction.  
You cannot use the flash during movie  
recording.  
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Tips  
Recording fast action in slow-motion  
(SMTH SLW REC)  
To record an image brighter, use the Super  
NightShot function (p. 81). To record an image  
more faithfully to the original colors, use the  
Color Slow Shutter function (p. 81).  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under the ordinary  
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth  
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.  
is is useful to shoot fast actions such as a  
golf or tennis swing.  
Adjusting the exposure for backlit  
subjects  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(CAMERA)   
[SMTH SLW REC].  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press (back light) to display on the  
screen. To cancel the back light function,  
press (back light) again.  
Press START/STOP.  
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as a  
12-second-slow-motion movie.  
[Recording…] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
Recording in mirror mode  
Touch  
recording.  
to cancel the smooth slow  
To change the setting  
Touch (OPTION)   
tab, then select  
the setting you want to change.  
[TIMING]  
Select the recording start point aſter  
START/STOP is pressed. e default  
setting is [3sec AFTER].  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side ().  
Tips  
[3sec AFTER]  
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
[3sec BEFORE]  
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[RECORD SOUND]  
Items you can assign to the CAMERA  
CONTROL dial  
[FOCUS] (p. 79)  
[EXPOSURE] (p. 79)  
[AE SHIFT] (p. 62)  
[WB SHIFT] (p. 62)  
Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds  
such as conversation on the slow motion  
pictures (e default setting is [OFF]).  
Your camcorder records sounds for  
about 12 seconds while [Recording…] is  
displayed in step .  
To assign the menu items to the CAMERA  
CONTROL dial  
Notes  
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a  
3-second movie (approx.).  
Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as  
good as that of normal recording.  
Press and hold MANUAL for a few  
seconds.  
e [DIAL SETTING] screen appears.  
If you play back a movie that is recorded when  
[RECORD SOUND] on [SMTH SLW REC] is  
set to [OFF],  
is displayed, regardless of  
the setting of [AUDIO MODE] (p. 62).  
Controlling the image settings  
manually with the CAMERA CONTROL  
dial  
Rotate the CAMERA CONTROL dial  
and select the item to be assigned.  
You can assign one menu item you use  
oſten to the CAMERA CONTROL dial.  
Since the focus adjustment is assigned  
to the CAMERA CONTROL dial in the  
default settings, the operation below is  
described as adjusting the focus using the  
dial.  
Press MANUAL.  
Notes  
Manual settings will be retained even if you  
change the assigned item of the CAMERA  
CONTROL dial. However, if you set  
[EXPOSURE] aſter setting [AE SHIFT]  
manually, [EXPOSURE] will override [AE  
SHIFT].  
If you select [RESET] in step , all the items  
adjusted manually are reset to the default  
settings.  
Tips  
e functions of the items that can be assigned  
to the CAMERA CONTROL dial are the same  
as those of menu operation.  
MANUAL  
CAMERA CONTROL dial  
You can also assign menu items to the  
CAMERA CONTROL dial by touching  
Press MANUAL to activate the manual  
adjustment mode.  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE  
SETTINGS]/[PHOTO SETTINGS] [DIAL  
Pressing MANUAL switches the setting  
mode between automatic and manual.  
SETTING] (p. 65).  
Rotate the CAMERA CONTROL dial to  
adjust the focus.  
ꢀ0  
   
Playback  
Lens cover  
Closes when an INDEX screen appears  
Power zoom lever   
POWER switch   
(HOME)   
(HOME)   
(VIEW IMAGES)   
(VIEW IMAGES)   
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.  
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES) (or ).  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).  
Searches for images  
by date (p. 34)  
HOME MENU  
Previous  
6 images  
Appears with the image on  
each of the tab that was lastly  
played back/recorded (for  
the still image)  
Next  
6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
(OPTION)  
: Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 33).  
: Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 33).  
: Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*  
: Displays still image.  
*
appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [  
SET] (p. 56).  
/
Tips  
e number of the images on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen can be changed 6 12 by moving the  
power zoom lever . To fix this number, touch  
[VIEW IMAGES SET] [ DISPLAY] (p. 71).  
(HOME) (or )   
(SETTINGS)   
ꢀ1  
   
3
Start playing back.  
Playing movies  
Touch the  
or  
tab, then select the desired movie to play back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Returns (to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen)  
Next movie  
Beginning of the movie/  
previous movie  
Volume  
(OPTION)  
Stops (goes to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
Tips  
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the INDEX  
screen.  
Touch  
/
during pause to play back a movie slowly.  
A touch of  
/
makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes  
it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches  
makes it approximately 60 times faster.  
You can adjust the volume by touching  
from the (OPTION) menu (p. 72).  
, then touch  
/
. You can also adjust the volume  
Viewing still images  
Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.  
Returns (to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen)  
Slide show button (p. 35)  
Goes to the [VISUAL  
INDEX] screen  
(OPTION)  
Previous/Next  
Tips  
You can switch to the playback mode by  
touching (HOME) (or )   
(VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX].  
ꢀ2  
       
Searching for desired scene by  
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)  
Searching for desired scene by face  
(Face Index)  
e face images detected during movie  
recording are displayed on the index  
screen.  
You can play back the movie from the  
selected face image.  
Movies can be divided by a set time and the  
first scene of each division is displayed on  
the INDEX screen. You can start playing  
back a movie from the selected thumbnail.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
the camcorder, and press  
IMAGES).  
(VIEW  
the camcorder, and press  
IMAGES).  
(VIEW  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears.  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears.  
Touch (Film Roll Index).  
Touch (Face Index).  
Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
Sets the interval at which to create  
thumbnails of scenes in a movie.  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
/
to select the desired  
, then touch the  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
to select the desired  
Touch  
desired face image to view the  
scene.  
Touch  
/
, to search for the  
desired scene, then touch the scene  
you want to play back.  
Playback starts from the beginning of  
the scene with the selected face image.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
Notes  
Tips  
Faces may not be detected depending on  
You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by  
recording conditions.  
touching  
(HOME)   
(VIEW IMAGES)  
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who  
do not face towards the camera.  
[ INDEX].  
Set [FACE DETECTION] (p. 68) to [ON] (the  
default setting) before recording to play back  
from [ INDEX].  
ꢀꢀ  
     
Tips  
4
Touch  
/
to select the date of  
You can display the [Face Index] screen by  
touching  
(HOME)   
(VIEW IMAGES)  
the desired image, and touch  
.
[ INDEX].  
e images of the selected date are  
displayed on the [VISUAL INDEX]  
screen.  
Searching for desired images by date  
(Date Index)  
You can search for desired images by date  
efficiently.  
Tips  
On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen,  
you can use the Date Index function by  
following the steps 3 to 4.  
Notes  
You cannot use the Date Index function for still  
images.  
Using PB zoom  
You can magnify still images from about  
1.1 to 5 times the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on  
the LCD frame.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn on  
the camcorder, and press  
IMAGES).  
(VIEW  
e [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears.  
Touch the  
or  
tab.  
Play back the still image you want to magnify.  
3
Touch the date on the screen.  
Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto).  
e screen is framed.  
e recording dates of images are  
displayed on the screen.  
Touch the screen at the point you want to  
display in the center of the displayed frame.  
Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch  
.
ꢀ4  
     
Playing back a series of still images  
(Slide show)  
Touch  
screen.  
on the still image playback  
e slide show begins from the selected still  
image.  
Touch  
restart, touch  
to stop the slide show. To  
again.  
Notes  
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
Tips  
You can also play back the slide show by  
touching  
(OPTION)   
tab [SLIDE  
SHOW] on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen.  
While playing back a still image, you can set  
continuous slide show playback by selecting  
(OPTION)   
tab [SLIDE SHOW  
SET]. e default setting is [ON] (continuous  
playback).  
ꢀ5  
   
Playing the image on a TV  
Connection methods and quality of the  
image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard  
definition)) viewed on the TV screen  
differ depending on what type of TV is  
connected, and the connectors used.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 15).  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
Notes  
When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to  
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 64).  
Some settings may need to be adjusted on  
the TV when playing back. Refer to the  
instruction manual of your TV for details.  
Operation flow  
You can connect your camcorder to the TV  
easily following the instructions displayed  
on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT  
Guide].  
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the  
TV.  
A/V Remote  
Connector  
Connect your camcorder and TV  
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].  
Make the required output settings  
on your camcorder (p. 38).  
Notes  
Your camcorder and the Handycam Station  
are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or  
connecting cable or component A/V cable  
either to the Handycam Station or to your  
camcorder. If you connect A/V connecting  
cables or component A/V cables to both the  
Handycam Station and your camcorder at the  
same time, image disturbance may occur.  
ꢀ6  
   
Selecting the most advantageous  
connection - TV CONNECT Guide  
Your camcorder will advise you of the most  
advantageous way of connecting your TV.  
1
Turn on your camcorder, and touch  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS) [TV  
CONNECT Guide].  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
2
Touch the answer to the question  
displayed on the screen.  
en, make the relevant connection  
between your camcorder and the TV.  
ꢀꢁ  
   
Connecting to a high definition TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high  
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are  
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
(p. 38)  
(p. 39)  
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type  
Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS)   
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
[COMPONENT]   
[1080i/576i] (p. 73)  
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(White)  
(Red)  
Notes  
If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red  
plugs to output audio signals.  
ꢀ8  
     
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type  
Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
HDMI cable (optional)  
Notes  
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
Use an HDMI mini Connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connection to  
your TV on the other end.  
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the images.  
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.  
Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with  
the HDMI cable. is may cause a malfunction.  
When the connected device is compatible with 5.1ch surround sound, movies recorded with the HD  
(high definition) image quality are output in 5.1ch surround sound automatically. Movies recorded with  
the SD (standard definition) image quality are converted to 2ch sound.  
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:ꢀ TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition)  
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played  
back with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
(p. 40)  
(p. 40)  
(p. 40)  
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:ꢀ)  
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 73).  
Notes  
When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is  
ꢀ9  
     
not compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS]  
[WIDE SELECT] [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 63).  
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type  
Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS)   
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
[COMPONENT]   
[576i] (p. 73)  
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(SETTINGS)   
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
[TV TYPE]   
(White)  
(Red)  
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 73)  
Notes  
If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red  
plugs to output audio signals.  
(SETTINGS)   
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
[TV TYPE]   
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 73)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
Notes  
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio  
signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.  
is connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(SETTINGS)   
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
[TV TYPE]   
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 73)  
*
Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV.  
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using an HDMI cable* or a component A/  
V cable**, a whole new world of photos can  
be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE  
IN input on the VCR using the A/V  
connecting cable. Set the input selector on  
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
etc.).  
*
e TV will automatically switch to the  
appropriate mode when displaying photos.  
** Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer  
to the instruction manual of your Photo TV  
HD-compatible TV for details.  
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has  
only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V  
connecting cable to the video input jack  
and connect the white (leſt channel) or red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
Using “BRAVIA” Sync  
You can do the playback operation with  
the remote commander of your TV by  
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”  
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or  
later with the HDMI cable.  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
You need the 21-pin adaptor (optional)  
to connect your camcorder to a TV for  
viewing recorded images (for models with  
HDMI cable  
the  
mark printed on the bottom surface  
only). is adaptor is designed for output  
use only.  
TV/VCR  
1
2
Connect your camcorder and a  
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with  
the HDMI cable (optional).  
Notes  
When the A/V connecting cable is used to  
output images, images are output with SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
Tips  
Turn on your camcorder.  
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images,  
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as  
follows:  
e TV input is switched automatically,  
and the image of your camcorder is  
displayed on the TV.  
HDMI component S VIDEO video.  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.  
e HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality  
images and digital audio.  
3
Operate the remote commander of  
the TV.  
You can do the following operations.  
On “Photo TV HD”  
Display  
(VIEW IMAGES) of  
(HOME) by pressing the SYNC MENU  
button  
Display an INDEX screen, such as the  
VISUAL INDEX screen, and play back the  
desired movies or still images by pressing  
Your camcorder is compatible with “Photo  
TV HD.” “Photo TV HD” allows for  
highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of  
subtle textures and colors. By connecting  
Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices  
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up/down/leſt/right/enter buttons on the  
remote commander of your TV  
Notes  
To set your camcorder, touch  
(HOME)  
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET]   
[CTRL FOR HDMI] [ON] (the default  
setting).  
Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction  
manual of the TV for details.  
Tips  
If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned  
off simultaneously.  
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Saving images  
e images are recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Due to the limited capacity of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” make sure that you save the image data to some type of external  
media such as a DVD-R or a computer.  
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.  
Saving images using a computer  
By using “PMB” on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save images recorded on your camcorder  
with HD (high definition) image quality or SD (standard definition) image quality.  
You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your  
camcorder, if necessary (HDR-CX12E). For details, see “PMB Guide.”  
Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)  
When connecting your camcorder to a computer, you can save  
images recorded on the camcorder directly to a disc simply by  
pressing the  
(DISC BURN) button.  
Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up)  
You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of  
a computer.  
Creating a disc with selected images  
You can save images copied to your computer on a disc. You can also  
edit those images.  
Refer to the supplied “Operating Guide.”  
Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub movies with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
Connecting with the USB cable  
You can dub movies with HD (high definition) image quality or SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
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Editin(gOTHERS) category  
is category enables you to edit the  
images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Also, you can enjoy your camcorder by  
connecting to other devices.  
(OTHERS) category  
Item list  
DELETE  
You can delete images on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” (p. 45).  
PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-CX12E)  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image (p. 47).  
EDIT  
You can edit the images (p. 48).  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 49).  
PRINT  
You can print still images on a connected  
PictBridge printer (p. 54).  
USB CONNECT  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
computer etc., via the USB cable.  
See “Operating Guide” for connecting to  
the computer.  
TV CONNECT Guide  
Your camcorder helps you select the  
appropriate connection for your device  
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Deleting images  
You can delete images recorded on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” using your  
camcorder.  
4
5
Touch the movie to be deleted.  
Notes  
You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted.  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder, and do not eject  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while deleting  
images. It may damage the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
When write-protection is set to the images  
in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” by another  
device, you cannot delete the images from the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Important data should be saved on external  
media (p. 43).  
Do not try to delete files on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” of the camcorder from the  
computer.  
e selected image is marked with  
Press and hold the image on the LCD  
screen to confirm.  
.
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
To delete all movies at one time  
Tips  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL]/  
You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
You can delete an image on the playback screen  
from the  
[
DELETE ALL] [YES] [YES]  
.
(OPTION) menu.  
To delete all images recorded on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” and recover all the recordable  
space of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” format  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 57).  
To delete all the movies recorded on the  
same day at one time  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE by date]/  
[
DELETE by date].  
Deleting movies  
You can free “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
space by deleting image data.  
You can check the free “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” space using [MEDIA INFO] (p. 57).  
Set the image quality of the movie you want  
to delete beforehand (p. 56).  
Touch  
/
to select the recording date of  
the desired movies, then touch  
.
e movies recorded on the selected date are  
displayed on the screen.  
1
Touch  
[DELETE].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
confirm. Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
2
3
Touch [ DELETE].  
Notes  
If the deleted movie is included in a Playlist  
Playlist.  
Touch [  
DELETE] or [  
DELETE].  
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Deleting still images  
1
Touch  
[DELETE].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
2
3
4
Touch [ DELETE].  
Touch [ DELETE].  
Touch the still image to be deleted.  
e selected still image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
5
Touch  
[YES]   
.
To delete all still images at one time  
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]   
[YES] [YES]   
.
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Capturing a still image from a movie  
(HDR-CX12E)  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image.  
Set the image quality of the movie you  
want to create still images from beforehand  
Notes  
e image size is fixed depending on the image  
quality of the movie:  
[  
quality  
[  
2.1M] with HD (high definition) image  
0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
[VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 with SD (standard  
1
Touch  
[PHOTO CAPTURE].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
definition) image quality  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” should have  
enough free space.  
e recording date and time of captured still  
images is the same as the recording date and  
time of the movies.  
e [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen  
appears.  
If the movie you are capturing from has no data  
code, the recording date and time of the still  
image will be the date and time you captured  
from the movie.  
2
3
Touch the movie to be captured.  
e selected movie starts playback.  
Touch  
at the point where you  
want to capture.  
e movie pauses.  
Adjusts the capturing point with  
more precision aſter the capturing  
point has been selected with  
.
Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie.  
4
Touch  
.
When capturing is finished, the screen  
returns to pause.  
To continue capturing  
Touch  
, then follow the steps 3 to 4. To  
capture a still image from another movie,  
touch  
then follow the steps 2 to 4.  
To finish capturing  
Touch  
.
4ꢁ  
   
Dividing a movie  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while dividing  
the movie. It may damage the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
Set the image quality of the movie you want  
to divide beforehand (p. 56).  
A slight difference may occur from the point  
Tips  
where you touch  
and the actual dividing  
e images recorded on your camcorder are  
called “original.”  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on about half-second increments.  
If you divide the original movie, the movie  
added to the Playlist will also be divided.  
1
Touch  
[EDIT].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
Tips  
You can divide a movie on the playback screen  
by using  
(OPTION) menu.  
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].  
Touch the movie to be divided.  
e selected movie starts playback.  
4
Touch  
at the point where  
you want to divide the movie into  
scenes.  
e movie pauses.  
Adjusts the dividing point with more  
precision aſter the dividing point has  
been selected with  
.
Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie.  
Play and pause toggles as you press  
.
5
Touch  
[YES]   
.
Notes  
You cannot restore movies once they are  
divided.  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder, and do not eject  
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Creating the Playlist  
e Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of  
the movies that you have selected.  
e original movies are not changed even if  
you edit or delete the movies added to the  
Playlist.  
Set the image quality in which you want  
to create/play/edit a Playlist beforehand  
To add all the movies recorded on the same  
day at one time  
In step 2 , touch [  
ADD by date]/  
[
ADD by date].  
e recording dates of movies are displayed  
on the screen.  
Notes  
Images with HD (high definition) image quality  
and SD (standard definition) image quality are  
added to an individual Playlist.  
Touch  
/
to select the recording date of  
the desired movie, then touch  
.
1
Touch  
[PLAYLIST EDIT].  
(HOME)   
(OTHERS)  
ADD].  
e movies recorded on the selected date are  
displayed on the screen.  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
confirm. Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
2
3
Touch [  
ADD] or [  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
Notes  
Touch the movie to be added to the  
Playlist.  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder, and do not eject  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while adding  
movies. It may damage the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
You cannot add still images to a Playlist.  
You cannot create a Playlist which contains  
both HD (high definition) image quality and SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
e selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm.  
.
Tips  
You can add a maximum of 999 movies with  
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99  
movies with SD (standard definition) image  
quality to the Playlist.  
You can add a movie on the playback screen or  
the INDEX screen by touching  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
(OPTION).  
You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by  
using the supplied soſtware.  
4
Touch  
[YES]   
.
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Touch  
[YES]   
.
Playing the Playlist  
Tips  
Set the image quality in which you want  
to create/play/edit a Playlist beforehand  
e original movies are not changed even if you  
erase the movies from the Playlist.  
To change the order within the Playlist  
Touch  
[PLAYLIST EDIT].  
Touch [ MOVE]/[  
(HOME) (OTHERS)   
1
Touch  
IMAGES) [PLAYLIST].  
(HOME)   
(VIEW  
MOVE].  
e Playlist screen appears.  
Select the movie to be moved.  
e selected movie is marked with  
.
Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen  
to confirm.  
2
Touch the movie you want to play  
back.  
Touch  
Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
.
e Playlist is played back from the  
selected movie to the end, then the  
screen returns to the Playlist screen.  
Select the destination with  
/
.
To erase unnecessary movies from the  
Playlist  
Touch  
[PLAYLIST EDIT].  
Touch [ ERASE]/[  
To erase all the movies from the Playlist,  
touch [ ERASE ALL]/[ ERASE ALL]  
[YES] [YES]   
(HOME) (OTHERS)   
Destination bar  
ERASE].  
Touch  
[YES]   
.
Tips  
.
When you select multiple movies, the movies  
are moved following the order in which they  
appear in the Playlist.  
Select the movie to be erased from the  
Playlist.  
e selected movie is marked with  
.
Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen  
to confirm.  
Touch  
to return to the previous screen.  
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Dubbing to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as  
VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for  
connected.  
Set the image quality of the movie you want to dub beforehand (p. 56).  
Notes  
Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
To copy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application soſtware  
(supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in the computer.  
Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
Device without an  
S VIDEO jack  
Device with an S  
VIDEO jack  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(White)  
(Red)  
A/V OUT jack  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
VCRs or DVD/HDD  
recorders  
: Video/Signal flow  
A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
Your camcorder and the Handycam  
Station are equipped with A/V  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
When connecting to another device  
via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (optional), higher quality images  
can be produced than with an A/V  
connecting cable. Connect the white  
Remote Connector or A/V OUT  
A/V connecting cable either to  
the Handycam Station or to your  
camcorder, depending on your setup.  
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and red plugs (leſt/right audio) and  
the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)  
of the A/V connecting cable with an  
S VIDEO cable (optional). e yellow  
plug connection is not necessary. S  
VIDEO connection only will not output  
audio.  
jacks of the recording device.  
4
5
Start playback on your camcorder,  
and record it on the recording  
device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
Notes  
You cannot dub to recorders connected with an  
HDMI cable.  
To hide the screen indicators (such as a  
counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor  
When dubbing is finished, stop the  
recording device, and then your  
camcorder.  
device connected, touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS]   
[DISP OUTPUT] [LCD PANEL] (the  
default setting) (p. 73).  
To record the date/time display and camera  
settings display, touch  
(HOME)   
Connecting with the USB cable  
(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS]   
[DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 73).  
Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer,  
etc., compatible with movie dubbing via  
USB connection, to dub without image  
degradation.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied  
instruction manuals supplied with the  
device to be connected.  
When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,  
and the red (right channel) or the white (leſt  
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the  
device.  
1
2
3
Turn on your camcorder, and press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display  
device (p. 73).  
Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD  
recorder) with the A/V connecting  
cable (supplied) or an A/V  
connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional) .  
1
Turn on your camcorder.  
Connect your camcorder to the input  
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Tips  
2
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder and a DVD writer, etc.,  
with the supplied USB cable.  
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
touch  
CONNECT].  
When you save images in SD (standard  
definition) image quality using DVD writers,  
connect with the A/V connecting cable and  
operate it.  
(HOME) (OTHERS) [USB  
e [USB SELECT] screen appears  
automatically.  
3
4
Touch [ USB CONNECT].  
Operate the connected device, and  
start recording.  
For details, refer to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the connected  
device.  
5
After dubbing is complete, touch  
[END] [YES], then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
Attention  
is camcorder captures high definition  
footage in the AVCHD format. High  
definition footage can be copied onto DVD  
media. However, DVD media containing  
AVCHD footage should not be used with  
DVD based players or recorders, as the  
DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the  
media and may erase its contents without  
warning. DVD media containing AVCHD  
footage may be played on a compatible  
Blu-ray Disc ™ player/recorder or other  
compatible device.  
5ꢀ  
 
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant  
printer)  
You can print out still images using a  
PictBridge compliant printer, without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
5
Touch the still image to be printed.  
Turn on the printer.  
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
containing still images into your  
camcorder.  
e selected still image is marked with  
.
1
2
3
Connect the Handycam Station to  
the wall outlet (wall socket) using  
the supplied AC Adaptor.  
Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Set the camcorder onto the  
Handycam Station securely, then  
turn on your camcorder.  
6
7
Touch (OPTION), set the  
following options, then touch  
.
[COPIES]: Set the number of copies of  
the still image to be printed. You can set  
up to 20 copies.  
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],  
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time  
printed).  
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.  
If you do not need to change the setting,  
go to step 7.  
Connect the (USB) jack of the  
Handycam Station to the printer  
using the USB cable.  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
4
Touch [PRINT].  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
Touch [EXEC] [YES]   
.
e still image selection screen appears  
again.  
To finish printing  
In step 4, touch  
screen.  
on the image selection  
You can select a still image on the  
screen.  
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Notes  
We can guarantee the operation of only models  
that are PictBridge compatible.  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the  
printer to be used.  
Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. e operations may not be  
performed properly.  
Operate the POWER switch  
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES)  
Remove your camcorder from the Handycam  
Station  
Disconnect the USB cable from your  
camcorder, the Handycam Station or the  
printer  
Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from  
your camcorder while printing still images  
saved on it  
If the printer stops working, disconnect the  
USB cable, turn the printer off and on again,  
and restart the operation from the beginning.  
You can select only the paper sizes that the  
printer can print.  
On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,  
and leſt edges of images may be trimmed. If you  
print a still image recorded in 16:9 (wide) ratio,  
the leſt and right ends of the still image may be  
trimmed considerably.  
Some printer models may not support the  
date printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
instruction manual for details.  
e still images described below may not be  
printed out:  
e still image edited by a computer  
e still image recorded by another devices  
e still image file exceeding 4 MB  
e still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760  
pixels  
Tips  
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.  
You can print a still image on the still image  
playback screen using the  
(OPTION) menu.  
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Utilizing recording media  
(MANAGE MEDIA)  
category  
Setting the image quality  
is category enables you to use the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” for various  
purposes.  
You can select the image quality for  
recording/playback/editing on your  
camcorder.  
In the default setting, the image quality is  
set to HD (high definition).  
Tips  
You can perform recording/playback/editing  
operations for the selected image quality. When  
you want to change the image quality, select the  
image quality again.  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
Item list  
1
2
3
Touch  
MEDIA) [  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
/
SET].  
e image quality setting screen  
appears.  
/
SET  
You can select the image quality for movies  
Touch the desired image quality.  
MEDIA INFO  
You can display the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” infomation such as the recordable  
time, etc. (p. 57).  
indicates HD (high definition)  
image quality, and  
indicates SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
MEDIA FORMAT  
Touch [YES]   
.
You can format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” to recover the recordable free space  
e image quality is changed.  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
You can repair the management  
information of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” (p. 58).  
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Checking the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”  
Deleting all images  
(Formatting)  
information  
Formatting deletes all the images to recover  
recordable free space.  
You can check the remaining recordable  
time for each [REC MODE] (p. 62), and  
the approximate free and used space of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
You should save important images to other  
devices before formatting (p. 43, 51).  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder and to a  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
Notes  
During Easy Handycam operation, you  
cannot check the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation  
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO].  
e remaining recordable time for each  
recording mode is displayed.  
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” to be formatted into your  
camcorder.  
Tips  
You can check the recordable free space, etc., by  
touching  
at the lower right on the screen.  
4
Touch  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT].  
To turn off the display  
Touch  
.
Notes  
e calculation for “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
space is 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes. e fractions  
less than MB are discarded when the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” space is displayed. erefore  
the displayed size of the total space available  
on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” both used and  
unused, will be slightly smaller than the stated  
size of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
5
Touch [YES] [YES]   
.
Since there is a management file area, the  
used space is not displayed as 0MB even if you  
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 57).  
Notes  
While the access lamp is lit, do not eject  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
Even still images protected with another device  
against accidental deletion are deleted.  
Do not attempt the following operations when  
[Executing…] is on the screen:  
Operate the POWER switch or buttons  
Remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
5ꢁ  
     
Repairing the image database file  
is function checks the management  
information and the consistency of movies  
in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
repairs any inconsistencies found.  
1
Touch  
(HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.].  
e [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen  
appears.  
2
Touch [YES].  
e management file check starts.  
Touch  
to quit the management file  
check if no inconsistency is found.  
3
Touch [YES]   
.
Notes  
Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration  
to your camcorder, and do not remove the AC  
Adaptor or the battery pack, or eject “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” from your camcorder during  
the operation.  
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Customizing your camcorder  
What you can do with the  
the HOME MENU  
(SETTINGS) category of  
You can change the recording functions  
and the operating settings for your  
convenience.  
3
4
5
Touch the desired setup item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
Using the HOME MENU  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then press  
(HOME).  
(HOME)  
Touch the desired item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
(HOME)  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
(SETTINGS) category  
2
Touch  
(SETTINGS).  
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Items  
Page  
List of the  
items  
(SETTINGS) category  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
DIAL SETTING  
CONVERSION LENS  
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 62)  
Items  
Page  
REC MODE  
FACE FUNC. SET (p. 68)  
AUDIO MODE  
AE SHIFT  
Items  
Page  
FACE DET. SETTING  
WB SHIFT  
3
SMILE SHUTTER*  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
WIDE SELECT  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
X.V.COLOR  
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. ꢁ0)  
Items  
Page  
DATA CODE  
DISPLAY  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
2
SOUND/DISP SET* (p. ꢁ2)  
Items  
Page  
REMAINING SET  
SUB-T DATE  
1
VOLUME*  
BEEP*  
LCD BRIGHT  
LCD BL LEVEL  
LCD COLOR  
1
1
FLASH MODE*  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
DIAL SETTING  
CONVERSION LENS  
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. ꢁꢀ)  
Items  
Page  
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 66)  
TV TYPE  
Items  
Page  
DISP OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
HDMI RESOLUTION  
1
IMAGE SIZE*  
FILE NO.  
AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT  
CLOCK/ LANG (p. ꢁ4)  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
STEADYSHOT  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
Items  
Page  
1
CLOCK SET*  
AREA SET  
SUMMERTIME  
1
FLASH MODE*  
1
LANGUAGE SET*  
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GENERAL SET (p. ꢁ5)  
Items  
Page  
DEMO MODE  
REC LAMP  
CALIBRATION  
A.SHUT OFF  
QUICK ON STBY  
REMOTE CTRL  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
1
*
*
*
You can set these items also during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 22).  
[SOUND SETTINGS] (during Easy Handycam  
operation)  
You can set functions other than [FRAME  
SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation.  
2
3
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MOVIE SETTINGS  
(Items for recording movies)  
SD LP (  
)
Increases the recording time (Long Play)  
(SD 3M (LP)).  
Notes  
If you record in LP mode, the quality of  
movie may be degraded, or scenes with quick  
movements may appear with block noise when  
you play back the image.  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
Tips  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
See page 10 for the expected recording time of  
each recording mode.  
AUDIO MODE  
e default settings are marked with .  
You can change the recording sound  
format.  
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
You can select a recording mode to record  
a movie with HD (high definition) image  
quality from 4 levels.  
5.1ch SURROUND (  
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.  
)
2ch STEREO (  
Records sound in 2ch stereo.  
)
HD FH (  
)
Records in the highest quality mode (AVC  
HD 16M (FH)).  
AE SHIFT  
HD HQ (  
)
Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using  
Records in high quality mode  
(AVC HD 9M (HQ)).  
(dark)/  
(bright).  
and the setting  
value appear on the screen (e default  
setting is [OFF]).  
HD SP (  
)
Records in standard quality mode  
(AVC HD 7M (SP)).  
Tips  
Touch  
if the subject is white or the  
HD LP (  
)
backlight is bright, or touch  
if the subject is  
Increases the recording time (Long Play)  
(AVC HD 5M (LP)).  
black or the light is dim.  
You can adjust the automatic exposure level to  
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to  
[AUTO].  
You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAMERA CONTROL dial (p. 30).  
You can select a recording mode to record  
a movie with SD (standard definition)  
image quality from 3 levels.  
SD HQ (  
)
Records in high quality mode (SD 9M  
(HQ)).  
WB SHIFT (White Balance  
Shift)  
SD SP (  
)
Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to  
Records in standard quality mode (SD  
6M (SP)).  
the desired setting using  
/
.
and the setting value appear on the  
screen (e default setting is [OFF]).  
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Tips  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
When the white balance is set to a lower value,  
images appear bluish, and when set to a higher  
value, images appear reddish.  
You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAMERA CONTROL dial (p. 30).  
You can select the maximum zoom level  
in case you want to zoom to a level greater  
than 12 × (optical zoom) during recording.  
Note that the image quality decreases when  
you use the digital zoom.  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
When using either the NightShot (p. 28) or  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 81) function  
to record, you can record clearer images  
by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which  
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the  
default setting).  
e right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. e zooming zone appears  
when you select the zooming level.  
Notes  
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
OFF  
or other objects (p. 28).  
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically.  
Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
e maximum shooting distance using  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
24×  
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically,  
and aſter that, up to 24 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
WIDE SELECT  
150×  
When recording with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you can select the  
aspect ratio according to the TV connected.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically,  
and aſter that, up to 150 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
STEADYSHOT  
16:9 WIDE  
You can compensate for camera  
shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set  
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using  
a tripod (optional), then the image becomes  
natural.  
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9  
(wide) TV screen.  
4:ꢀ (  
)
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3  
TV screen.  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow  
Shutter)  
Notes  
Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 73).  
When recording in dark places, the shutter  
speed is automatically reduced to 1/25  
second (the default setting is [ON]).  
6ꢀ  
           
100  
X.V.COLOR  
e zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
When recording, set to [ON] to capture  
wider range of colors. Various colors  
such as the brilliant color of flowers and  
turquoise blue of the sea can be more  
faithfully reproduced.  
Notes  
Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.  
Notes  
Tips  
Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded  
content will be played back on an x.v.Color-  
compliant TV.  
IRE represents the screen brightness level.  
If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is  
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,  
the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
REMAINING SET  
ON  
[X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:  
When recording with SD (standard  
Always displays the remaining “Memory  
definition) image quality  
Stick PRO Duo” indicator.  
While recording a movie  
AUTO  
Displays the remaining recording time  
of movies for about 8 seconds in the  
following situations.  
When your camcorder recognizes the  
remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
capacity when the POWER switch is set to  
(Movie)  
GUIDEFRAME  
You can display the frame and check that  
the subject is horizontal or vertical by  
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].  
e frame is not recorded. Press DISP/  
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear  
(e default setting is [OFF]).  
When you press DISP/BATT INFO to  
switch the indicator from off to on when  
the POWER switch is set to  
(Movie)  
Tips  
When you select the movie recording mode  
on the HOME MENU  
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
Notes  
When the remaining recordable time for  
movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator  
stays on the screen.  
ZEBRA  
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the  
screen where brightness is at a preset level.  
is is useful as a guide when adjusting the  
brightness. When you change the default  
setting, is displayed. e zebra pattern is  
not recorded.  
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)  
You can display the recording date and  
time when you play back images on a  
device with a subtitle display function. e  
default setting is [ON]. Also refer to the  
instruction manual of the playback device.  
OFF  
e zebra pattern is not displayed.  
ꢁ0  
Notes  
e zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
e images recorded with HD (high definition)  
image quality can be played back only on  
AVCHD format compatible devices.  
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[SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
REDEYE REDUC  
You can set this function when you record  
still images using the built-in flash or an  
external flash (optional) that is compatible  
with your camcorder.  
FLASH MODE  
You can select the flash setting when you  
record still images with the built-in flash  
or an external flash (optional) that is  
compatible with your camcorder.  
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],  
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or  
[ON],  
appears. You can prevent redeye  
by activating the pre-flash before the flash  
flashes.  
AUTO  
Automatically flashes when there is  
insufficient ambient light.  
Notes  
ON (  
)
e redeye reduction may not produce the  
desired effect due to individual differences and  
other conditions.  
Pre-flash does not flash when SMILE  
SHUTTER records still images automatically.  
Always uses the flash regardless of the  
surrounding brightness.  
OFF (  
)
Records without flash.  
DIAL SETTING  
Notes  
e recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to  
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).  
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash  
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if  
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.  
e /CHG (charge) lamp (p. 15) flickers while  
charging the flash, and remains lit when the  
battery charge is complete.  
If you use the flash in bright places such as  
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may  
not be effective.  
You can select an item you want to set to  
the CAMERA CONTROL dial. For details,  
CONVERSION LENS  
When using a conversion lens (optional),  
use this function to record using the  
optimum compensation for camera shake  
for each lens.  
You can select [WIDE CONVERSION](  
)
or [TELE CONVERSION]( ). (e default  
setting is [OFF].)  
FLASH LEVEL  
You can set this function when you record  
still images using the built-in flash, or an  
external flash (optional) that is compatible  
with your camcorder.  
HIGH (  
)
Makes the flash level higher.  
NORMAL (  
)
LOW (  
)
Makes the flash level lower.  
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PHOTO SETTINGS  
(Items for recording still images)  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
and the number of recordable still images  
(Approx.)*  
When the POWER switch is (Still)  
(Unit: number of images)  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
10.2M  
3680 × 2760  
/
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
230  
475  
930  
1900  
3800  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
e default settings are marked with .  
*
e number of recordable still images shown  
is for the maximum image size of your  
camcorder. e actual number of recordable  
still images is displayed on the LCD screen  
during recording (p. 110).  
IMAGE SIZE  
10.2M (  
)
Records still images in the highest quality  
(3,680 × 2,760).  
Notes  
ꢁ.6M (  
)
When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made  
by Sony Corporation. e number of recordable  
still images varies depending on the recording  
conditions or type of “Memory Stick.”  
e unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS Sensor and image processing system  
(BIONZ) allows for still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes described.  
Records still images in the highest quality  
in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (3,680 × 2,070).  
6.1M (  
)
Records still images clearly (2,848 ×  
2,136).  
1.9M (  
)
Allows you to record more still images in  
Tips  
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).  
You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
capacity of under 1 GB for recording still  
images.  
VGA(0.ꢀM) (  
)
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded (640 × 480).  
FILE NO. (File number)  
Notes  
e selected image size is effective while the  
(still) lamp is lit.  
SERIES  
Assigns file numbers of still images in  
sequence, even if you replace the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
RESET  
Assigns individual file numbers for each  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
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AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT (White Balance  
Shift)  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
STEADYSHOT  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
FLASH MODE  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
DIAL SETTING  
CONVERSION LENS  
6ꢁ  
FACE FUNC. SET  
(Items to set face function)  
FRAME SETTING  
Sets whether to display the detection frame  
or not when a face is detected by [FACE  
DETECTION] or [DETECTION SET].  
ON  
Displays the detection frame.  
Touch , then .  
Orange frame: A face targeted for  
possible smile detection shot.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
e default settings are marked with .  
DETECTION SET  
FACE DET. SETTING  
FACE DETECTION  
You can adjust the settings for the FACE  
DETECTION function.  
White frame: Detects faces  
OFF  
FACE DETECTION  
Does not display the detection frame.  
Detects the faces of your subjects  
and adjusts the focus/color/exposure  
automatically. Also, it adjusts the faces to  
fine image quality more clearly for HD  
(high definition) images.  
Notes  
e detection frame does not appear while  
using mirror mode (p. 29).  
SMILE SHUTTER  
ON (  
)
Detects faces.  
You can adjust the settings for the SMILE  
SHUTTER.  
OFF  
Not detects faces.  
DETECTION SET  
e shutter is released when the camcorder  
detects a smile.  
Notes  
Faces may not be detected depending on  
recording conditions, subject conditions, and  
the setting of your camcorder.  
DUAL CAPTURE (  
)
Only during movie recording, the shutter  
is released automatically, when the  
camcorder detects a smile.  
[FACE DETECTION] may not function  
properly depending on recording conditions.  
Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.  
ALWAYS ON (  
)
Tips  
e shutter is released when the  
camcorder detects a smile whenever the  
camcorder is in recording mode.  
e detected faces are recorded in Face Index,  
however some faces may not be.  
Also, there is a limit to the number of faces that  
can be recorded in Face Index.  
OFF  
Smiles are not detected so still images are  
not recorded automatically.  
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Notes  
Smiles may not be detected depending on the  
recording conditions, subject conditions and  
the settings of your camcorder.  
When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected,  
appears on the LCD screen in movie recording  
standby, and  
recording starts.  
changes into  
when movie  
Tips  
If a smile is not detected, set the [SMILE  
SENSITIVITY] (p. 69).  
You can select the subject that has priority  
for smile detection with [SMILE PRIORITY]  
SMILE SENSITIVITY  
Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the  
SMILE SHUTTER function.  
HIGH  
Detects even a slight smile.  
MEDIUM  
Detects a normal smile.  
LOW  
Detects a big smile.  
SMILE PRIORITY  
Selects the priority subject for the SMILE  
SHUTTER function.  
AUTO  
Detects and shoots smiling faces  
automatically.  
CHILD PRIORITY  
Detects and shoots with priority on a  
child’s face.  
ADULT PRIORITY  
Detects and shoots with priority on an  
adult’s face.  
FRAME SETTING  
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VIEW IMAGES SET  
(Items to customize the display)  
CAMERA DATA  
Movie  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
Still image  
e default settings are marked with .  
DATA CODE  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
SteadyShot off  
Brightness  
White balance  
Gain  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Exposure  
OFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
Tips  
appears for an image recorded using a flash.  
e data code is displayed on the TV screen if  
you connect your camcorder to a TV.  
e indicator toggles through the following  
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the  
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME]   
[CAMERA DATA] [OFF] (no indication).  
CAMERA DATA  
Displays camera setting data.  
DATE/TIME  
Depending on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.  
Date  
Time  
ꢁ0  
     
DISPLAY  
You can select the number of thumbnails  
that appear on the [VISUAL INDEX]  
screen or the Playlist.  
umbnail Glossary (p. 112)  
ZOOM LINK  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or  
12) with the power zoom lever on your  
camcorder.*  
6IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
12IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.  
*
You can also operate with the zoom buttons on  
the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.  
ꢁ1  
   
SOUND/DISP SET  
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)  
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight  
level)  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
NORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
Notes  
When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected  
for the setting.  
e default settings are marked with .  
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
VOLUME  
If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face  
the screen outside and close the LCD panel  
to the camcorder body, the setting becomes  
[NORMAL] automatically.  
Touch  
BEEP  
ON  
/
to adjust the volume.  
Tips  
is adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
LCD COLOR  
OFF  
Cancels the melody and shutter sound.  
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen with  
Low intensity  
Tips  
is adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
High intensity  
/
.
Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
Touch  
.
Tips  
is adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
ꢁ2  
             
OUTPUT SETTINGS  
(Items for when connecting other devices)  
DISP OUTPUT  
LCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen.  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen and the LCD screen.  
/
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
COMPONENT  
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting  
your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
e default settings are marked with .  
5ꢁ6i  
TV TYPE  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on the TV connected when playing back  
the image. e recorded images are played  
back as following illustrations.  
a TV with the component input jack.  
1080i/5ꢁ6i  
Select when connecting your camcorder  
to a TV that has the component input  
jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
16:9  
Select this to view your images on a 16:9  
(wide) TV.  
16:9 (wide) images 4:3 images  
HDMI RESOLUTION  
Select the output image resolution when  
connecting your camcorder to a TV with  
an HDMI cable.  
HD CONTENTS  
Set the output image resolution recorded  
by HD (high definition) image quality.  
4:ꢀ  
Select this to view your images on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
AUTO  
16:9 (wide) images 4:3 images  
Normal setting (outputs automatically)  
1080i  
Outputs 1080i signal  
ꢁ20p  
Outputs 720p signal  
Notes  
e aspect ratio of the image recorded with HD  
(high definition) image quality is 16:9.  
5ꢁ6p  
Outputs 576p signal  
ꢁꢀ  
           
CLOCK/ LANG  
(Items to set clock and language)  
SD CONTENTS  
Set the output image resolution recorded  
by SD (standard definition) image quality.  
AUTO  
Normal setting (outputs automatically)  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
5ꢁ6p  
/
Outputs 576p signal  
5ꢁ6i  
How to set  
Outputs 576i signal  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
e default settings are marked with .  
CLOCK SET  
AREA SET  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock.  
Set your local area using  
/
when  
using your camcorder in other time zones.  
Refer to the world time difference on page  
SUMMERTIME  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1  
hour.  
LANGUAGE SET  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
Tips  
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
ꢁ4  
         
GENERAL SET  
(Other setup items)  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
5min  
e camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
Touch , then .  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
NEVER  
e camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
How to set  
(HOME) menu page 59  
(OPTION) menu page 76  
Notes  
When you connect your camcorder to a  
wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is  
automatically set to [NEVER].  
e default settings are marked with .  
DEMO MODE  
QUICK ON STBY (Quick on  
standby)  
e default setting is [ON], allowing you  
to view the demonstration in about 10  
minutes, aſter you turn the POWER switch  
to (Movie).  
You can set the desired turn off time of the  
camcorder with [QUICK ON STBY] while  
the Sleep mode is set (p. 28). e default  
setting is [10min].  
Tips  
e demonstration will be suspended in the  
Notes  
following situations.  
While the Sleep mode is set, the setting of  
[A.SHUT OFF] becomes ineffective.  
When you press START/STOP or PHOTO  
When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration (e demonstration starts  
again aſter about 10 minutes)  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
control)  
When you turn the POWER switch to  
(Still)  
When you press  
IMAGES)  
e default setting is [ON], allowing you  
to use the supplied Remote Commander  
(HOME) or  
(VIEW  
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
Tips  
Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another VCR  
remote control unit.  
e camera recording lamp on the front  
of your camcorder lights up, as the default  
setting is [ON].  
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for  
HDMI)  
CALIBRATION  
e default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
do the playback operation with the remote  
commander of your TV by connecting your  
camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible  
TV with the HDMI cable (optional) (p. 41).  
ꢁ5  
               
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU  
e  
(OPTION) menu appears just like  
3
Change the setting, then touch  
.
the pop-up window that appears when you  
right-click the mouse on a computer.  
Various available functions are displayed.  
Notes  
e tabs and items that appear on the screen  
depend on the recording/playback status of  
your camcorder at the time.  
Using the OPTION MENU  
Some items appear without a tab.  
e  
(OPTION) menu cannot be used during  
1
While using your camcorder, touch  
(OPTION) on the screen.  
Easy Handycam operation.  
(OPTION)  
Tab  
2
Touch the desired item.  
If you cannot find the desired item,  
touch another tab to change the page.  
If you cannot find the item anywhere,  
the function does not work under the  
current situation.  
ꢁ6  
     
Recording items on the OPTION MENU  
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU  
Items  
Page  
Items  
Page  
*
*
tab  
tab  
DELETE  
SPOT MTR/FCS  
SPOT METER  
SPOT FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
EXPOSURE  
DELETE by date  
DELETE ALL  
tab  
DIVIDE  
ERASE ALL  
MOVE  
FOCUS  
AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT  
SCENE SELECTION  
WHITE BAL.  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
tab  
ADD  
ADD  
ADD by date  
ADD by date  
tab  
FADER  
-- (The tab depends on the situation/No tab)  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
ERASE  
ADD**  
ADD**  
ADD by date**  
ADD by date**  
tab  
REC MODE  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
MICREF LEVEL  
PRINT  
SLIDE SHOW  
VOLUME  
IMAGE SIZE  
SELF-TIMER  
TIMING  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW SET  
COPIES  
RECORD SOUND  
FLASH MODE  
DATE/TIME  
SIZE  
*
Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
*
Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
** Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU, but the item names are different.  
ꢁꢁ  
 
Functions set in the OPTION MENU  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
Touch [END].  
Items you can set only on the  
(OPTION) menu will be described below.  
e default settings are marked with .  
To return the setting to automatic  
exposure, touch [AUTO] [END] in  
step .  
SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter  
focus)  
Notes  
You can adjust the brightness and the focus  
of a picture at the same time.  
You can use the functions [SPOT METER]  
same time.  
If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
SPOT FOCUS  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located at the center  
of the screen.  
Touch the subject you are recording on the  
screen.  
and  
appear.  
Touch [END].  
Touch the subject on the screen.  
To adjust the exposure and focus  
automatically, touch [AUTO] [END]  
in step .  
appears.  
Touch [END].  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
Notes  
[AUTO] [END] in step .  
If you set [SPOT MTR/FCS], [EXPOSURE] and  
[FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL].  
Notes  
If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
meter)  
TELE MACRO  
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.  
is is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 27) moves to the top  
of the T (telephoto) side automatically  
and allows recording subjects at a close  
distance, down to about 47 cm (18 5/8 in.).  
Touch the point where you want to fix and  
ꢁ8  
         
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
adjusted any closer, and appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted farther away.  
Touch  
.
Notes  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
[AUTO]   
in step .  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
Notes  
e minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
EXPOSURE  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is too bright or too dark relative to  
the back ground.  
Tips  
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving  
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to  
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)  
to adjust the zoom for recording. When you  
want to record a subject at close range, move  
the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then  
adjust the focus.  
e focal distance information (distance at  
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark  
and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for  
a few seconds in the following cases (is  
information will not display correctly if an  
optional conversion lens is being used).  
When the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual  
When you set focus manually  
Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
Adjust the exposure by touching  
Touch  
/
.
.
To return the setting to automatic  
exposure, touch [AUTO]   
in step .  
You can also adjust the focus manually using  
the CAMERA CONTROL dial (p. 30).  
Tips  
You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAMERA CONTROL dial (p. 30).  
SCENE SELECTION  
You can record images effectively in  
various situations.  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
AUTO  
Select to automatically record images  
effectively without the [SCENE  
SELECTION] function.  
TWILIGHT* (  
)
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
(focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the  
focus. appears when the focus cannot be  
ꢁ9  
       
TWILIGHT PORT. (  
)
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
Select to take a subject in the foreground  
against a night view.  
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soſt  
background.  
CANDLE (  
)
SPOTLIGHT** (  
)
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (  
)
Select to reproduce the atmosphere of  
BEACH** (  
)
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.  
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean  
or a lake.  
FIREWORKS* (  
)
Select to take spectacular shots of  
fireworks.  
SNOW** (  
)
Select to take bright pictures of a white  
landscape.  
LANDSCAPE* (  
)
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
is setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows between the camcorder and the  
subject.  
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
Notes  
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE  
BAL.] setting is canceled.  
Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while  
the  
(Still) lamp is lit, the setting changes to  
[AUTO] once the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
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flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
set.  
When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
keeps  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
flashing aſter touching  
, set [WHITE BAL.]  
to [AUTO].  
When you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE  
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].  
AUTO  
e white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
Tips  
If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder  
outdoors aſter inside use (or vice versa), select  
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby  
white object for about 10 seconds for better  
color balance adjustment.  
When the white balance has been set with  
[ONE PUSH], if you change the [SCENE  
SELECTION] 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.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
e white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
Outdoors  
Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
Sunrise or sunset  
Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
INDOOR ()  
e white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
Indoors  
At party scenes or studios where the  
lighting conditions change quickly  
Under video lamps in a studio, or under  
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color  
lamps  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to  
[ON], appears, and you can record an  
image brighter in color even in dark places.  
To cancel, touch [OFF].  
ONE PUSH (  
)
e white balance will be adjusted  
Notes  
according to the ambient light.  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
e shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
Touch [ONE PUSH].  
Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot  
the subject.  
Touch [ ].  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored  
in the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
e image will be recorded at a  
maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of  
NightShot recording if you set [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the  
NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 28) is also set to  
ON.  
Notes  
Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool  
white fluorescent lamps.  
When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  
white object while  
appears on the screen.  
To cancel, touch [OFF].  
is flashing quickly.  
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Notes  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright  
places. is may cause a malfunction.  
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 28).  
You can add special effects to an image  
during recording.  
appears.  
OFF  
Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 79)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
e shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] function.  
SEPIA  
Images appear in sepia.  
B&W (Black and white)  
Images appear in black and white.  
FADER  
PASTEL  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fade in)  
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
or [REC] (to fade out) mode, then touch  
.
Press START/STOP.  
e fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in  
zoom microphone)  
To cancel the fader before starting the  
operation, touch [OFF] in step .  
If you press START/STOP, the setting is  
canceled.  
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to  
[ON] ( ), you can record a movie with  
directional sound as you move the power  
zoom lever or press the zoom buttons  
on the LCD frame (e default setting is  
[OFF]).  
Fading out  
Fading in  
WHITE FADER  
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone  
reference level)  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
Select [LOW] when you want to record an  
exciting and powerful sound in a concert  
hall, etc.  
BLACK FADER  
NORMAL  
Records various surround sounds,  
converting them into the appropriate level.  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
LOW (  
)
When you select [OLD MOVIE],  
appears and you can add an old movie  
effect to images.  
Records surround sound faithfully.  
is setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].  
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SELF-TIMER  
When you set this to [ON], appears.  
Press PHOTO to start the count down,  
a still image is recorded aſter about 10  
seconds.  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
Tips  
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p. 108).  
8ꢀ  
   
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
including the clock setting, are reset.).  
If you run into any problems using your  
camcorder, use the following table to  
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem  
persists, disconnect the power source and  
contact your Sony dealer.  
Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
operation/Remote Commander............. 84  
Batteries/Power sources........................... 85  
LCD screen................................................ 86  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo...................... 86  
Recording................................................... 86  
Playing back .............................................. 88  
Editing images on your camcorder........ 89  
Viewing on the TV................................... 89  
Buttons do not work.  
During Easy Handycam operation (p. 22),  
the following buttons/functions are not  
available.  
(back light) button (p. 29)  
CAMERA CONTROL dial (p. 30)  
Playback zoom (p. 34)  
To turn on and off the LCD backlight  
(Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO  
for a few seconds) (p. 20)  
The (OPTION) is not displayed.  
Playing back images stored on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” on other devices .......... 89  
e OPTION MENU cannot be used  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
Dubbing/Connecting to other  
devices........................................................ 89  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously.......................................... 90  
The menu settings have changed  
automatically.  
During Easy Handycam operation, nearly  
all the menu items will be automatically set  
to the default settings.  
For some menu items such as [ IMAGE  
SIZE], the setting before entering the Easy  
Handycam operation is maintained during  
the Easy Handycam operation.  
Overall operations/Easy Handycam  
operation/Remote Commander  
The power does not turn on.  
During Easy Handycam operation, some  
Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 15).  
e plug of the AC Adaptor has been  
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 15).  
menu items are fixed as follows.  
[REC MODE] : [HD SP] or [SD SP]  
[FRAME SETTING] : [ON]  
[DATA CODE] : [DATE/TIME]  
Some Easy Handycam settings are  
maintained aſter Easy Handycam operation  
is canceled.  
Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 15).  
e following menu items return to the  
default settings when you set the POWER  
switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
[FLASH MODE]  
[SPOT MTR/FCS]  
[SPOT METER]  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[EXPOSURE]  
The camcorder does not operate even  
when the power is set to on.  
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder  
to be ready to shoot aſter the power is  
turned on. is is not a malfunction.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it aſter about 1  
minute. If the functions still do not work,  
press RESET (p. 106) using a pointed  
object (If you press RESET, all settings,  
[FOCUS]  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
[WHITE BAL.]  
84  
     
[COLOR SLOW SHTR]  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
[MICREF LEVEL]  
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
Your camcorder may become warm during  
operation. is is not a malfunction.  
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 15).  
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to  
the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
e battery charge is completed (p. 15).  
Set the camcorder onto the Handycam  
Station securely (p. 15).  
The supplied Remote Commander does  
not function.  
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 75).  
Insert a battery into the battery holder with  
the +/– polarities correctly matching the  
+/– marks (p. 108).  
Remove any obstructions between the  
Remote Commander and the remote  
sensor.  
Point the remote sensor away from strong  
light sources such as direct sunlight or  
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote  
Commander may not function properly.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while  
the battery pack is being charged.  
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony  
dealer. e battery pack may be damaged.  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
Another DVD device malfunctions  
when you use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
Select a commander mode other than DVD  
2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor  
of your DVD device with black paper.  
e temperature of the environment is too  
high or too low. is is not a malfunction.  
e battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 15).  
e indicated time may not be correct  
depending on the environment of use.  
Batteries/Power sources  
The battery pack is quickly discharged.  
e temperature of the environment is too  
high or low. is is not a malfunction.  
The power abruptly turns off.  
Use the AC Adaptor.  
In the default setting, when approximately  
5 minutes have elapsed while you do not  
operate your camcorder, the camcorder is  
automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF).  
Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]  
e battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 15).  
When the time selected in [QUICK ON  
STBY] has elapsed during sleep mode,  
the camcorder is automatically turned off  
Charge the battery pack (p. 15).  
85  
 
LCD screen  
Recording  
Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Menu items are grayed out.  
You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
ere are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously (p. 90).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does  
not record images.  
e playback screen is displayed. Set the  
POWER switch to  
(p. 26).  
(Movie) or (Still)  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
Press DISP/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander) (p. 20, 108).  
You cannot record images in sleep mode.  
Press the QUICK ON button (p. 28).  
Your camcorder is recording the image  
you have just shot onto the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot make a new  
recording during this period.  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full.  
Insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
or format it (p. 57). You may delete  
unnecessary images as well (p. 45).  
The buttons on the touch panel do not  
work correctly or do not work at all.  
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
Total number of movie scenes or still  
images exceeds the recordable capacity  
on your camcorder (p. 10, 66). Delete  
unnecessary images (p. 45).  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
You cannot operate functions using the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
You cannot record a still image.  
You cannot record a still image together  
with:  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
[FADER]  
[D.EFFECT]  
If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
formatted on a computer, format it again  
on your camcorder (p. 57).  
You cannot delete images stored on or  
format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
e maximum number of still images that  
you can delete on the index screen at one  
time is 100.  
You cannot delete the still images protected  
on another device.  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
The access lamp remains lit or flashing  
even when you stop recording.  
Your camcorder is recording the scene you  
have just shot on the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly or flashes.  
The recording angle looks different.  
e file is damaged.  
e recording angle may look different  
depending on the condition of your  
camcorder. is is not a malfunction.  
e file format is not supported by your  
camcorder (p. 97).  
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The flash does not work.  
The auto focus does not function.  
You cannot record with the flash while:  
Capturing still images while shooting a  
movie  
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 79).  
e recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
If a conversion lens (optional) is attached  
Even if auto flash or  
(Auto redeye  
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the  
flash with:  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 63).  
[STEADYSHOT] may not be able to  
compensate for excessive vibrations.  
NightShot  
[SPOT MTR/FCS]  
[SPOT METER]  
[MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]  
The subjects passing by the screen very  
fast appear crooked.  
[TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],  
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE  
SELECTION]  
is is called the focal plane phenomenon.  
is is not a malfunction. Because of the  
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads  
out image signals, the subjects passing  
by the lens rapidly might appear crooked  
depending on the recording conditions.  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
The actual recording time for movie is  
less than the expected approximate  
recording time of the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
Depending on the recoding conditions or  
the subject of the image, the time available  
for recording may be shorter, for example  
when recording a fast moving object, etc.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green  
appear on the screen.  
e spots appear when you are recording  
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR  
SLOW SHTR]. is is not a malfunction.  
The color of the image is not correctly  
displayed.  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
There is a time difference between the  
point where you press START/STOP  
and the point that the recorded movie  
starts/stops.  
On your camcorder, there may be a slight  
time difference between the point where  
you press START/STOP and the actual  
point that recording movie starts/stops.  
is is not a malfunction.  
The screen image is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the screen.  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
The screen image is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the screen.  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 20).  
The aspect ratio of the movie (16:9  
(wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.  
e aspect ratio of the movie recorded with  
HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9  
(wide).  
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Horizontal stripes appear on the  
image.  
” is indicated on a still image in the  
[VISUAL INDEX] screen.  
is occurs when recording images under a  
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. is is not a malfunction.  
is may appear on still images recorded  
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
You removed the AC Adaptor or the  
battery pack before the access lamp  
was turned off aſter recording. is  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be  
operated.  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.  
may damage your image data and  
displayed.  
is  
” is indicated on an image in the  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate  
correctly.  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].  
[VISUAL INDEX] screen.  
Perform [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 58). If it  
still appears, delete the image marked with  
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard  
during playback.  
Turn up the volume (p. 24, 32).  
Sound is not output when the LCD panel is  
closed. Open the LCD panel.  
When you record sound with [MICREF  
sound may be difficult to hear.  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when:  
e LCD panel is closed on your  
camcorder with the LCD screen facing  
out.  
e power is supplied from the AC  
Adaptor.  
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting  
a 3-second movie (approx.) using [SMTH  
SLW REC].  
Playing back  
Movies cannot be played back.  
Left and right sound will be heard  
unbalanced when playing back on  
computers or other devices.  
is happens when sound recorded in  
5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal  
stereo sound) by a computer or other  
Change the sound conversion type  
(downmix type) when playing back on  
2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with your playback device  
for details.  
Touch (HOME)   
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) [  
/
SET] to select the  
image quality of the movie you want to  
play back (p. 56).  
Still images cannot be played back.  
Still images cannot be played back if you  
have modified files or folders, or have  
edited the data on a computer. (e file  
name flashes in that case.) is is not a  
malfunction (p. 98).  
Still images recorded on other devices  
may not be played back. is is not a  
malfunction (p. 98).  
Change the sound to 2ch when creating a  
disc using the supplied soſtware “PMB.”  
Record sound with [AUDIO MODE] set to  
[2ch STEREO] (p. 62).  
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When you are using the S VIDEO plug,  
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/  
V connecting cable are connected (p. 39).  
Editing images on your camcorder  
Unable to edit.  
The image appears distorted on the  
4:3 TV.  
Unable to edit because of the condition of  
the image.  
is happens when viewing an image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 73) and  
play back the image.  
Images cannot be added in the Playlist.  
ere is no free space in the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
You can add no more than 999 movies  
with HD (high definition) image  
quality, or 99 movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, to a Playlist.  
Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.  
is happens when viewing an image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. is is not a malfunction.  
You cannot add still images in the Playlist.  
Playing back images stored on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” on other  
devices  
A movie cannot be divided.  
A movie that is too short cannot be  
divided.  
A movie protected on another device  
cannot be divided.  
Images cannot be played back or  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
recognized.  
A still image cannot be captured from  
a movie.  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” where you  
want to save still images is full.  
You cannot play back a movie recorded  
with HD (high definition) image quality  
on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on a device  
that is not compatible with AVCHD  
format.  
Viewing on the TV  
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices  
You cannot view the image or hear the  
sound on the TV.  
You cannot dub correctly.  
When you are using the component A/V  
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to  
the requirements of the connected device  
When you are using the component video  
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of  
the component A/V cable are connected  
You cannot dub images using the HDMI  
cable.  
e A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly. Make sure to connect to the input  
jack of another device (p. 38, 39).  
Images are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack, if copyright protection signals  
are recorded in the images.  
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Cannot use  
Because of following settings  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously  
[SCENE  
SELECTION]  
NightShot,  
[TELE MACRO],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[FADER], [OLD  
MOVIE]  
e following list shows examples of  
unworkable combinations of functions and  
menu items.  
e buttons of unavailable items are grayed  
out. A message may appear.  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SCENE SELECTION],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[FADER], [PICT.  
EFFECT]  
Cannot use  
Because of following settings  
BACK LIGHT  
[SPOT MTR/FCS],  
[SPOT METER],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[MANUAL] in  
[EXPOSURE]  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[OLD MOVIE]  
[FACE  
DETECTION]  
NightShot, [SMTH  
SLW REC], [DIGITAL  
ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/  
FCS], [SPOT METER],  
[SPOT FOCUS],  
[EXPOSURE],  
[FOCUS], [WHITE  
BAL.], [COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT],  
[TWILIGHT]/  
[TWILIGHT  
PORT.]/[CANDLE]/  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET]/  
[FIREWORKS]/  
[LANDSCAPE]/  
[SPOTLIGHT]/  
[BEACH]/[SNOW] in  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
[DETECTION  
SET], [SMILE  
SENSITIVITY],  
[SMILE  
NightShot, [SMTH  
SLW REC], [DIGITAL  
ZOOM], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[FADER],  
[D.EFFECT], [PICT.  
EFFECT], [SELF-  
TIMER]  
PRIORITY]  
[FRAME  
SETTING]  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
(Battery level warning)  
Slow flashing  
e battery pack is nearly used up.  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
If the problem persists even aſter you  
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact  
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
Depending on the operating environment  
or battery conditions, may flash, even  
if there are approximately 20 minutes  
remaining.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)  
C:04:00  
Slow flashing  
Free space for recording images are  
running out. For the type of “Memory  
Stick” you can use with your camcorder,  
No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted  
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
Fast flashing  
C:04:  
ere are not enough free space for  
recording images. Delete unnecessary  
images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” aſter storing the images on other  
media (p. 43, 45, 57).  
e Image Database File is damaged  
e battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series). Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series)  
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to  
the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or  
your camcorder securely (p. 15).  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is damaged.  
C:13: / C:32:  
Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatting)  
E:20: / E:31: / E:61: /  
E:62: / E:91: / E:94:  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is damaged.  
A malfunction that you cannot service has  
occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts from  
“E.”  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 57, 97).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)  
An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted (p. 97).  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
e file is damaged.  
e file is unreadable.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the write-protect of the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”)  
Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
was restricted on another device.  
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images may become possible. If it does not  
work, copy the image using the supplied  
soſtware.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to the  
flash)  
Fast flashing  
ere is something wrong with the flash.  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Do you want to repair  
the Image Database File?  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
e amount of light is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.  
e camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder  
steady with both hands and record the  
image. However, note that the camera-  
shake warning indicator does not  
disappear.  
The Image Database File is damaged.  
Do you want to repair the Image  
Database File?  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Cannot record or play  
HD movies. Do you want to repair the  
Image Database File?  
e Image Database File is damaged, and  
you cannot record movies. Touch [YES] to  
repair.  
You can record still images on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
still image recording)  
e “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is full.  
Still images cannot be recorded during  
processing. Wait for a while, then record.  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
could be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Tips  
A beep may sound depending on the message.  
Description of warning messages  
This Memory Stick is not formatted  
correctly.  
Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your  
camcorder if necessary (p. 57, 97).  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
The Image Database File is damaged.  
Do you want to create a new file?  
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record  
still pictures.  
You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete  
created folders using your camcorder.  
Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
computer.  
HD movie management information is  
damaged. Create new information?  
e image management file is damaged.  
When you touch [YES], a new image  
management file is created. e old  
recorded images on the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” cannot be played back (Image  
files are not damaged). If you execute  
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] aſter creating new  
information, playing back the old recorded  
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Other  
This Memory Stick may not be able to  
record or play movies.  
No further selection is possible.  
You can select only 100 images at one time  
for:  
Use a “Memory Stick” recommended for  
your camcorder (p. 2).  
Deleting images  
Editing the playlist of HD (high  
definition) movies  
This Memory Stick may not be able to  
record or play images correctly.  
e function of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” has some trouble. Reinsert the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Printing still images  
Data protected.  
You tried to delete data protected on  
another device. Release the protection of  
the data on the device used to protect the  
data.  
Do not eject the Memory Stick during  
writing. Data may be damaged.  
Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”  
and follow the instructions on the LCD  
screen.  
Recovering data.  
Your camcorder tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was not  
performed properly.  
Cannot recover data.  
Writing data onto the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” of the camcorder has failed. Attempts  
were made to recover the data, but they  
were unsuccessful.  
PictBridge compliant printer  
Not connected to PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
On TV color systems  
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.  
Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based  
camcorder. If you want to view the  
playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-  
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jack.  
Viewing images recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality  
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is  
supported, you can view the images with  
the same HD (high definition) image  
quality as that of the recorded images.  
You need a PAL-system-based and  
1080/50i compatible TV (or monitor) with  
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI  
cable (optional) must be connected.  
System  
Used in  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New  
Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak  
Republic, Spain, Sweden,  
Switzerland, ailand, United  
Kingdom, etc.  
PAL  
PAL-M Brazil  
PAL-N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
Viewing images recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
To view images recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you need a PAL-  
system-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must  
be connected.  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America,  
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,  
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
NTSC  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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Setting to the local time  
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your  
camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME)   
[AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 74).  
(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG]   
World time difference  
Time-zone  
Area setting  
differences  
Time-zone  
Area setting  
differences  
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul  
Moscow, Nairobi  
Tehran  
Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Rangoon  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing  
Seoul, Tokyo  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
+11:00  
+12:00  
–12:00  
–11:00  
–10:00  
–09:00  
–08:00  
–07:00  
–06:00  
–05:00  
–04:00  
–03:30  
–03:00  
–02:00  
–01:00  
Solomon Is  
+01:00  
+02:00  
+03:00  
+03:30  
+04:00  
+04:30  
+05:00  
+05:30  
+06:00  
+06:30  
+07:00  
+08:00  
+09:00  
+09:30  
+10:00  
Fiji, Wellington  
Eniwetok, Kwajalein  
Samoa  
Hawaii  
Alaska  
Los Angeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
New York, Bogota  
Santiago  
St.John’s  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores, Cape Verde Is.  
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File/folder structure on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
e file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the  
file/folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. See the supplied  
soſtware help, “PMB Guide” to play back movies and still images on a connected computer.  
Image management files  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
record/play back the images correctly.  
e files are defaulted as hidden files  
and not usually displayed.  
Still image files (JPEG files)  
e extension of the files is “.JPG”. e  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9999, another folder is created to store  
new image files.  
HD movie management information  
folder  
e folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]  
[102MSDCF]  
is folder contains recording data of  
movies with HD (high definition) image  
quality. Do not try to open this folder or  
access the contents of this folder from  
a computer. Doing so might damage  
image files, or prevent image files from  
being played back.  
By touching  
(HOME) (OTHERS)   
[USB CONNECT] [ USB CONNECT],  
you can access the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
from the computer through USB connection.  
Do not modify the files or folders on the  
camcorder through the computer. e image  
files may be destroyed or may not be played  
back.  
Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  
above operation.  
When you delete image files, follow the steps  
camcorder directly from the computer.  
Do not format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
using the computer. e camcorder may not  
operate correctly.  
Do not copy the files on the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” from the computer. Operation is not  
guaranteed.  
SD movie files (MPEG2 files)  
e extension of the files is “.MPG”.  
e maximum size is 2 GB. When the  
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file  
becomes divided.  
e file numbers go up automatically.  
When the capacity of a file number  
exceeds 9999, another folder is created  
to record new movie files.  
e folder name goes up: [101PNV01]  
[102PNV01]  
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Maintenance and precautions  
system.  
About the AVCHD format  
What is the AVCHD format?  
*3: Data recorded in AVCHD format other than  
the above mentioned cannot be played on your  
camcorder.  
e AVCHD format is a high definition  
digital video camera format used to  
record an HD (high definition) signal  
About the “Memory Stick”  
1
of either the 1080i specification* or the  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
which is about the half size of a standard  
“Memory Stick,” with your camcorder.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick  
Duo” on your camcorder.  
2
720p specification* , using efficient data  
compression coding technology. e  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to  
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital  
or Linear PCM system is used to compress  
audio data.  
e MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable  
of compressing images at higher efficiency  
than that of the conventional image  
compressing format.  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
e MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables  
a high definition video signal shot on  
a digital video camera recorder to be  
recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, internal hard  
disk drive, flash memory, “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” etc.  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(with MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
*  
*
is product does not support 8-bit parallel  
data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data  
transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
Recording and playback on your camcorder  
Based on the AVCHD format, your  
camcorder records with the HD (high  
definition) image quality mentioned below.  
In addition to HD (high definition) image  
quality, your camcorder is capable of  
recording an SD (standard definition)  
signal in the conventional MPEG2 format.  
is product cannot record or play data that  
uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is  
a copyright protection technology that records  
and transfers the contents in an encrypted  
format.  
A “Memory Stick PRO 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 PRO  
Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” compliant  
product you use.  
Damaged or lost image data may occur in  
the following cases (the data will not be  
compensated for):  
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Video signal* :  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i,  
1440 × 1080/50i  
Audio signal:  
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch  
Recording media:  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
*1: 1080i specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace  
system.  
*2: 720p specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
720 effective scanning lines and the progressive  
If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”  
or turn off your camcorder while your  
camcorder is reading or writing image files  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the  
access lamp is lit or flashing)  
If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near  
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magnets or magnetic fields  
It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor.  
When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo,” put it in its case.  
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
e maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used with your  
camcorder is 16 GB.  
On image data compatibility  
Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” by your camcorder conform to  
the “Design rule for Camera File system”  
universal standard established by the JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
On your camcorder, you cannot play back  
still images recorded on other devices (DCR-  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (ese  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get  
If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” that has been used with another device,  
format it with your camcorder (p. 57). Note  
that formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
wet.  
Keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out of  
the reach of small children. ere is danger that  
a child might swallow it.  
Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” in the following locations.  
Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer  
You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
When playing back image data modified on  
your computer  
When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices  
Places under direct sunlight  
Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases  
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with  
a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure  
to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related  
to operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
e “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions  
of your camcorder, and displays the  
remaining battery time in minutes.  
When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing  
in the correct direction, then insert it all the  
way in. Note that improper use may cause a  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be  
damaged.  
Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached  
into a “Memory Stick” compliant device. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
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Use the remaining battery time indication as a  
rough guide only.  
e mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still approximately 20 minutes  
of battery time remaining, depending on the  
operating conditions or ambient temperature.  
To charge the battery pack  
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) until the /CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able  
to charge it efficiently.  
Aſter charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or  
remove the battery pack.  
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.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
To discharge the battery pack on your  
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.  
camcorder completely, touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET]   
[A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER] and leave your  
camcorder in recording standby until the power  
goes off (p. 75).  
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm  
it up, and insert it in your camcorder right  
before you start taking shots  
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).  
About x.v.Color  
Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back  
on your camcorder. e battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
Have spare battery packs ready for two or  
three times the expected recording time, and  
make trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. is standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
Do not expose the battery pack to water. e  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
About handling of your camcorder  
On use and care  
About the remaining battery time indicator  
When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for  
a long time, or if leſt in a fully charged state,  
or when the battery pack is frequently used.  
Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60°C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in  
the sun. ey may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
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Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. e camcorder may malfunction.  
Near strong radio waves or radiation.  
e camcorder may not be able to record  
properly.  
Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If  
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct  
sunlight. is damages the LCD screen.  
When not using your camcorder for  
a long time  
Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from  
a cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder. is may  
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
If moisture condensation has  
occurred  
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder  
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any  
further.  
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such  
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
Keep the POWER switch 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 (lead).  
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.  
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
Consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility  
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin  
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour  
without turning it on.  
Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you  
use your camcorder in a humid place as  
follows:  
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into  
a place warmed up by a heating device.  
You bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place  
outside.  
You use your camcorder aſter a squall or a  
shower.  
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid  
place.  
How to prevent moisture  
condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from  
a cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (aſter  
about 1 hour).  
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.  
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is is not a malfunction.  
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen  
Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands  
While using your camcorder, the back of  
the LCD screen may heat up. is is not a  
malfunction.  
To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soſt  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time  
About care and storage of the lens  
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soſt  
cloth in the following instances:  
When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface  
In hot or humid locations  
On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
e buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended that  
you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
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.  
Turn on your camcorder.  
Touch  
(HOME)   
(SETTINGS)   
[GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION].  
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date,  
time, and other settings even when the  
POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). e  
pre-installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is  
attached. e rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. Use your  
camcorder aſter charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
Touch “” displayed on the screen with the  
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or  
the like 3 times.  
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.  
If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
Notes  
Do not use a sharp-pointed object for  
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD  
screen.  
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.  
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.  
Procedures  
On handling the casing  
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soſt cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soſt cloth.  
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.  
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On trademarks  
Notes on the License  
“Handycam” and  
are  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER  
THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO  
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA  
IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A  
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN  
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH  
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,  
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,  
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE  
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
USE OF A CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH  
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND  
/ OR  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
“AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are  
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial  
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.  
“Memory Stick,” “  
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”  
,” “Memory Stick PRO  
,” “Memory  
Duo,” “  
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,”  
,”  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
“x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED  
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED  
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED  
TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS  
GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY  
OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>  
“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“VAIO” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
Microsoſt, Windows, Windows Media,  
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoſt Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation  
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat  
are either registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
soſtware are provided in your camcorder. We  
provide this soſtware based on license agreements  
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests  
by the owners of copyright of these soſtware  
applications, we have an obligation to inform  
you of the following. Please read the following  
sections.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on  
the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English)  
of “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
soſtware.  
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software  
e soſtware that is eligible for the following  
GNU General Public License (hereinaſter referred  
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public  
License (hereinaſter referred to as “LGPL”) are  
included in the camcorder.  
is informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code  
for these soſtware programs under the conditions  
of the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
All other product names mentioned herein may  
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective companies. Furthermore,   
and “” are not mentioned in each case in this  
Handbook.  
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Source code is provided on the web. Use  
the following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select HDR-CX12  
as the model for your camcorder.  
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the  
contents of source code.  
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“GPL,” and “LGPL” soſtware.  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If  
it is not installed on your computer, you can  
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
http://www.adobe.com/  
10ꢀ  
Quick Reference  
Identifying parts and controls  
e numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
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When you are recording movies with an  
external flash (optional) connected to the  
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noise  
being recorded.  
You cannot use an external flash (optional)  
and the built-in flash at the same time.  
When an external microphone (optional)  
is connected, it takes precedence over the  
built-in microphone.  
Hooks for a shoulder belt  
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).  
Remote sensor/Infrared port  
towards the remote sensor to operate  
your camcorder.  
Active Interface Shoe  
e Active Interface Shoe supplies  
power to optional accessories such as  
a video light, a flash, or a microphone.  
e accessory can be turned on or off  
as you operate the POWER switch on  
your camcorder. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your  
An Active Interface Shoe compatible  
microphone (optional) will take  
precedence when connected.  
Lights up in red during recording.  
Flashes when remaining “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” space or battery power is  
low.  
accessory for details.  
e Active Interface Shoe has a safety  
device for fixing the installed accessory  
securely. To connect an accessory,  
press down and push it to the end, and  
then tighten the screw. To remove an  
accessory, loosen the screw, and then  
press down and pull the accessory out.  
When you open or close the shoe cover,  
slide it as indicated by the arrow.  
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Speaker  
For how to adjust the volume, see page  
RESET button  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time.  
QUICK ON button/QUICK ON lamp  
Connect to A/V devices and optional  
accessories.  
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Handycam Station:  
Flash  
Interface connector  
Connects your camcorder to the  
Handycam Station.  
Tripod receptacle  
HDR-CX11E: output only  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length  
of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm  
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using  
a tripod screw.  
Interface connector  
Connects your camcorder to the  
Handycam Station.  
10ꢁ  
   
Remote Commander  
  / / / / ENTER buttons  
When you press any button on the  
[VISUAL INDEX] screen or Playlist,  
the orange frame appears on the LCD  
screen. Select a desired button or an  
item with / / / , then press  
ENTER to enter.  
Notes  
Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
Point the Remote Commander towards the  
remote sensor to operate your camcorder  
When no commands have been sent from the  
Remote Commander in a certain period, the  
orange frame disappears. When you press any  
of / / / , or ENTER again, the frame  
appears at the position where it was displayed  
last.  
Displays the date and time or camera  
setting data of the recorded images  
when you press this during playback.  
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD  
screen using / / / .  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
DISPLAY button  
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.  
e information is displayed or hidden  
(display no display) each time you  
press DISPLAY.  
Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
Transmitter  
Tab  
Displays the [VISUAL INDEX] screen  
during playback.  
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WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do  
not recharge, disassemble or dispose of  
in fire.  
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
Viewing movies  
Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
Recording quality (HD/SD) and  
Recording/playback media  
Counter (hour/minute/second)  
Approximate recording time remaining  
5.1ch surround recording  
Approximate number of recordable still  
images and media/During still image  
recording  
Recording folder  
Return button  
Playback mode  
Currently playing movie number/  
Number of total recorded movies  
Volume button  
Viewing still images  
Currently playing still image number/  
Number of total recorded still images  
Playback folder  
Data file name  
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Bottom  
Indicators when you made changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
Upper leſt  
Upper right  
SCENE SELECTION  
Bottom  
Center  
Upper left  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Flash/REDEYE REDUC  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
MICREF LEVEL low  
CONVERSION LENS  
Tips  
Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
e function is temporarily unavailable when  
appears.  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Data code during recording  
e recording date and time is recorded  
automatically on the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.” ey are not displayed while  
recording. However, you can check them as  
[DATA CODE] during playback (p. 70).  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
PictBridge connecting  
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Glossary  
5.1ch surround sound  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers,  
3 at the front (leſt, right and center) and 2 at  
the rear (right and leſt) with an additional  
low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for  
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.  
e latest image coding format standardized  
jointly by two international standardization  
organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in  
2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2  
format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than  
twice the efficiency. Your camcorder employs  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to encode high definition  
movies.  
AVCHD format  
A high definition digital video camera format  
used to record an HD (high definition) signal  
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.  
Thumbnail  
Reduced-size images which enable you to  
view many images at the same time. [VISUAL  
INDEX], [ INDEX] and [ INDEX] use a  
thumbnail display system.  
Dolby Digital  
An audio encoding (compression) system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Sound compression technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio  
efficiently while preserving high sound quality.  
Sounds are compressed effectively with high  
quality sound, and it enables producing 5.1ch  
surround sound.  
Fragmentation  
e condition of a media in which files are  
divided into pieces scattered around the media.  
You may not save your images correctly. You  
can solve the condition by performing [MEDIA  
FORMAT] (p. 57).  
JPEG  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts  
Group, a still image data compression (data  
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder  
records still images in JPEG format.  
MPEG  
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,  
the group of standards for the coding (image  
compression) of video (movie) and audio.  
ere are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your  
camcorder records movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.  
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Index  
C
E
Numeric  
CALIBRATION................... 101  
CAMERA CONTROL dial  
.................................................. 30  
CAMERA DATA .................. 70  
CANDLE ................................ 80  
Charging the battery ............. 15  
Charging time........................ 17  
CLOCK/LANG...................... 74  
CLOCK SET........................... 18  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
(Color Slow Shutter)............. 81  
COMPONENT...................... 73  
Component A/V cable  
...................................... 14, 38, 40  
Computer ............................... 43  
Connection................. 38, 39, 51  
CONVERSION LENS........... 65  
Easy Handycam..................... 22  
EDIT........................................ 48  
Editing..................................... 44  
EXPOSURE............................ 79  
1080i/576i............................... 73  
16:9 .......................................... 73  
16:9 WIDE.............................. 63  
21-pin adaptor ....................... 41  
4:3 ...................................... 63, 73  
4:3 TV...................................... 39  
5.1ch surround recording..... 27  
576i.......................................... 73  
F
FACE DET. SETTING.......... 68  
FACE DETECTION ............. 68  
FACE FUNC. SET................. 68  
Face Index .............................. 33  
FADER.................................... 82  
File/Folder .............................. 96  
FILE NO. (File number)....... 66  
Film Roll Index...................... 33  
FIREWORKS ......................... 80  
FLASH LEVEL....................... 65  
FLASH MODE....................... 65  
FOCUS.................................... 79  
Format..................................... 57  
Fragmentation ..................... 112  
FRAME SETTING ................ 68  
A
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
.................................................. 75  
A/V connecting cable  
...................................... 14, 40, 51  
A/V OUT jack.................. 36, 51  
A/V Remote Connector  
............................................ 36, 51  
AC Adaptor............................ 15  
AE SHIFT............................... 62  
AREA SET.............................. 74  
AUDIO MODE ..................... 62  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
(Auto Slow Shutter) .............. 63  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
(Control for HDMI).............. 75  
D
D.EFFECT (Digital effect).... 82  
DATA CODE......................... 70  
DATE/TIME........... 54, 70, 111  
Date Index.............................. 34  
DC IN jack.............................. 15  
DC plug................................... 15  
DELETE.................................. 45  
DEMO MODE....................... 75  
DETECTION SET................. 68  
DIAL SETTING............... 30, 65  
DIGITAL ZOOM.................. 63  
DISPLAY................................ 71  
Display indicators................ 110  
DISP OUTPUT...................... 73  
DIVIDE................................... 48  
G
AVCHD format...... 10, 97, 112  
GENERAL SET...................... 75  
Grip belt.................................. 20  
GUIDEFRAME...................... 64  
B
B&W (black and white)........ 82  
Back light................................ 29  
Backup .................................... 43  
Battery pack............................ 15  
BEACH ................................... 80  
BEEP........................................ 72  
BLACK FADER..................... 82  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in  
zoom microphone)................ 82  
“BRAVIA” Sync..................... 41  
Button-type lithium battery  
................................................ 108  
H
Handycam Station......... 15, 107  
HD (high definition) image  
quality ................................. 8, 10  
HD FH .................................... 62  
HD HQ ................................... 62  
HD LP..................................... 62  
HDMI cable............................ 39  
HDMI OUT jack ................... 36  
HDMI RESOLUTION.......... 73  
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround  
.................................................. 27  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator... 112  
Dual Rec.................................. 28  
Dubbing.................................. 51  
HD movie management  
information folder................. 96  
HD SP ..................................... 62  
11ꢀ  
 
HELP....................................... 12  
Holding the camcorder ........ 20  
HOME MENU................. 11, 59  
Movie ................................ 22, 26  
MOVIE SETTINGS .............. 62  
MPEG.................................... 112  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
.......................................... 97, 112  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
battery ................................... 101  
Print......................................... 54  
Printer..................................... 54  
I
Q
MPEG2 ................................... 96  
Icon........................................ 110  
Image management files....... 96  
IMAGE SIZE.......................... 66  
Indicators.............................. 111  
INDOOR ................................ 81  
QUICK ON ............................ 28  
QUICK ON STBY  
(Quick on standby) ............... 75  
N
NightShot ............................... 28  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT.......... 63  
Number of recordable still  
images ..................................... 66  
R
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
.................................................. 98  
REC LAMP  
(Recording lamp) .................. 75  
REC MODE  
O
J
(Recording mode) ................. 62  
OLD MOVIE ......................... 82  
ONE PUSH ............................ 81  
OPTION MENU ................... 76  
Original................................... 48  
OTHERS category................. 44  
OUTDOOR............................ 81  
OUTPUT SETTINGS........... 73  
JPEG................................ 96, 112  
Recording ......................... 22, 25  
Recording time ...................... 17  
REDEYE REDUC.................. 65  
Remaining battery................. 16  
REMAINING SET  
(movie).................................... 64  
L
LANDSCAPE......................... 80  
LANGUAGE SET............ 19, 74  
LCD BL LEVEL  
(LCD backlight level)............ 72  
Remote Commander .......... 108  
LCD BRIGHT........................ 72  
LCD COLOR.......................... 72  
LCD panel .............................. 20  
REMOTE CTRL  
(Remote control)................... 75  
P
Repairing the image database  
file ............................................ 58  
RESET button ...................... 106  
PAL.......................................... 94  
PASTEL .................................. 82  
PB zoom.................................. 34  
PHOTO CAPTURE.............. 47  
PHOTO SETTINGS.............. 66  
M
Maintenance........................... 97  
MANAGE MEDIA category  
.................................................. 56  
MEDIA INFO........................ 57  
“Memory Stick” ................. 2, 97  
“Memory Stick Duo” ............ 97  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
.................................................. 98  
S
Save.......................................... 43  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
.................................................. 82  
SCENE SELECTION ............ 79  
SD (standard definition) image  
quality ................................. 8, 10  
PictBridge............................... 54  
Playback............................ 23, 31  
Playback time......................... 17  
Playing the image on a TV... 36  
Playlist..................................... 49  
PLAYLIST EDIT ................... 49  
PMB......................................... 14  
PMB Guide............................. 14  
PORTRAIT (Soſt portrait)... 80  
Power cord (Mains lead)...... 15  
SD HQ..................................... 62  
SD LP ...................................... 62  
SD movie files ........................ 96  
SD SP....................................... 62  
Self-diagnosis display............ 91  
SELF-TIMER ......................... 83  
SEPIA...................................... 82  
SETTINGS category.............. 59  
Slide show............................... 35  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
............................................ 21, 97  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
.................................................. 97  
MICREF LEVEL.................... 82  
Mirror mode .......................... 29  
Moisture condensation....... 100  
MOVE..................................... 50  
114  
SMILE PRIORITY................. 69  
SMILE SENSITIVITY........... 69  
SMILE SHUTTER................. 68  
SMTH SLW REC................... 29  
SNOW..................................... 80  
SOUND/DISP SET................ 72  
SPOT FOCUS ........................ 78  
SPOTLIGHT.......................... 80  
V
V-OUT/PANEL..................... 73  
VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
.................................................. 51  
VIEW IMAGES SET............. 70  
Viewing images on a TV ...... 36  
VISUAL INDEX.............. 23, 31  
VOLUME ............................... 72  
Volume adjustment......... 24, 32  
SPOT METER  
(Flexible spot meter)............. 78  
SPOT MTR/FCS  
(Spot meter focus)................. 78  
W
Wall outlet (Wall socket) ..... 15  
Warning indicators............... 91  
Warning messages................. 92  
WB SHIFT  
(White Balance Shiſt)............ 62  
STEADYSHOT...................... 63  
Still image......................... 22, 26  
Still image files ....................... 96  
SUB-T DATE  
(Subtitle date)......................... 64  
SUMMERTIME..................... 74  
SUNRISE&SUNSET ............. 80  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT .......... 81  
S VIDEO cable................. 40, 51  
WHITE BAL.  
(White balance) ..................... 81  
WHITE FADER .................... 82  
Wide angle.............................. 27  
WIDE SELECT...................... 63  
Wide TV ................................. 39  
World time difference........... 95  
T
TELE MACRO....................... 78  
Telephoto................................ 27  
umbnail............................ 112  
Trademark............................ 102  
Tripod ................................... 107  
TV color system..................... 94  
TV CONNECT Guide.......... 37  
TV TYPE ................................ 73  
TWILIGHT............................ 79  
TWILIGHT PORT................ 80  
X
X.V.COLOR........................... 64  
Z
ZEBRA.................................... 64  
Zooming ................................. 27  
ZOOM LINK ......................... 71  
U
USB cable.................... 14, 52, 54  
USB CONNECT.............. 53, 96  
USB jack................................ 107  
USB SELECT.................... 52, 54  
Using abroad.......................... 94  
115  

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