Sony Handycam HDR FX7E User Manual

2-887-515-12(1)  
Enjoying pictures with  
high definition quality  
9
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder  
Getting Started 13  
Recording/  
25  
Playback  
Operating Guide  
Using the Menu 53  
Dubbing/Editing 73  
HDR-FX7E  
Using a Computer 83  
Troubleshooting 89  
Additional Information 101  
Quick Reference 116  
Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
http://www.sony.net/  
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper  
using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)  
-free vegetable oil based ink.  
Printed in Japan  
© 2006 Sony Corporation  
Read this first  
Before operating the unit, please read this  
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future  
reference.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart  
the application or disconnect and connect the  
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.  
WARNING  
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do  
not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and other  
European countries with  
separate collection  
systems)  
CAUTION  
Replace the battery with the  
specified type only. Otherwise, fire  
or injury may result.  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over  
to the applicable collection point for the recycling  
of electrical and electronic equipment. By  
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you  
will help prevent potential negative consequences  
for the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling of  
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE  
UNITED KINGDOM  
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC  
ADAPTOR  
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted  
to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied  
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362  
Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander  
(i.e., marked with  
or  
mark) must be used.  
Notes on use  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the  
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony  
service station.  
Types of cassette you can use in your  
camcorder  
You can use mini DV cassettes marked  
with  
. Your camcorder is not  
compatible with the Cassette Memory  
function (p. 102).  
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE  
ATTENTION  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this camcorder.  
This product has been tested and found compliant  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for  
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8  
feet).  
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use  
in your camcorder  
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked  
with  
or  
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“Memory Stick Duo”  
(This size can be used with your  
camcorder.)  
Using the camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the  
following part.  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)  
Lens hood  
b Note  
• You cannot use any type of memory card  
except “Memory Stick Duo.”  
LCD panel  
Battery pack  
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” can be used only with  
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible  
equipment.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick  
Duo Adaptor.  
Microphone  
Viewfinder  
b Note  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof  
or waterproof.  
• Before connecting your camcorder to  
another device with an HDMI cable,  
component video cable, USB or i.LINK  
cable, be sure to insert the connector plug  
the correct way, and not forcibly to avoid  
damaging the terminal, or cause a  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
Continued ,  
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Read this first (Continued)  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
countries/regions. To view your  
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL  
system-based TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
About menu items, LCD panel,  
viewfinder, and lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology, so over 99.99% of  
the pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some tiny  
black points and/or bright points (white,  
red, blue, or green in color) that appear  
constantly on the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder. These points are normal  
results of the manufacturing process and  
do not affect the recording in any way.  
On playing back HDV tapes on other  
devices  
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the  
HDV format on DV format video cameras  
or on mini DV players.  
Check the contents of tapes by playing  
them back on this camcorder prior to  
playing them back on other devices.  
Note on the icons used in this manual  
Features available for the HDV  
format only  
Features available for the DV  
format only  
This function that can be used when  
i.LINK cable is connected.  
This function that can be used when  
USB cable is connected.  
Black point  
White, red, blue  
or green point  
About this manual  
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,  
or the lens to direct sunlight for long  
periods of time may cause malfunctions.  
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might  
cause your camcorder to malfunction.  
Take pictures of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used in this manual for  
illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may  
appear different.  
• The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 22).  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the  
picture and sound are recorded without  
any problems.  
• Compensation for the contents of  
recordings cannot be provided, even if  
recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage  
media, etc.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and other accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
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About the Carl Zeiss lens  
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl  
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by  
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony  
Corporation, and produces superior images.  
It adopts the MTF measurement system for  
video cameras and offers a quality typical  
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your  
camcorder is T -coated to suppress  
unwanted reflections and faithfully  
reproduce colors.  
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The  
number value indicates the amount of light  
from a subject coming into the lens.  
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Table of Contents  
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(CAMERA SET) menu ....................................................................56  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/  
Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/  
Continued ,  
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality  
Trying out the new HDV format!  
High image quality  
The HDV format has about 2 times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV resulting in  
about 4 times the amount of pixels providing high quality images.  
Being HDV format compliant, your camcorder is ready to shoot crystal clear, high-definition  
images.  
What is the HDV format?  
The HDV format is a new video format for shooting and playing back high definition  
images on popular DV standard cassette tapes.  
Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i  
specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective  
scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and  
records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps.  
1,080 effective  
scanning lines  
• These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need  
to specify.  
Why shoot in the HDV format?  
By moving to digital video, like the rest of the world, you will be able to capture important  
moments in your life in high quality digital HDV format, allowing you to relive them.  
Your camcorder’s down convert function converts pictures in HDV format to SD (standard  
definition) quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs when  
a high definition TV set is not available. This provides an easy path to HDV format video.  
• The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your  
camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is  
displayed in SD (standard definition).  
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Features of this camcorder  
The HDV1080i specification digital HD video camera recorder has the following features to  
enable you to record beautiful scenery while traveling, etc., in high definition quality.  
13-ClearVid CMOS sensor system installed  
This camcorder is fitted with the 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system. Superb spectroscopic  
characteristics and high definition are achieved by the use of three ClearVid CMOS sensors  
developed by Sony for high definition, enabling reproduction of digital high definition with  
excellent sensitivity and color reproducibility.  
2Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 20X optical zoom lens installed  
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 20× optical zoom lens lets you zoom in on distant objects  
and record in high definition quality.  
3Realistic sound recording with built-in high performance microphone  
The high performance stereo microphone built into this camcorder enables highly realistic  
sound recording.  
4Detailed manual settings for serious filming  
Extensive manual setting functions allow you to shoot high definition videos with customized  
settings.  
- The zoom ring, focus ring and EXPOSURE/IRIS dial provide full manual control.  
- You can manually fine-adjust the shutter speed, white balance and gain.  
5Connecting to other devices  
Superb external connectability is provided by a “Memory Stick Duo” slot, USB port, HDMI  
OUT jack, and headphone jack on the left side of your camcorder and an i.LINK (HDV/DV)  
jack, COMPONENT OUT jack, A/V OUT jack, and DC IN jack on the right side.  
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Handy Functions for Recording  
Still image Dual Rec (p. 27)  
You can record 1.2M still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” during recording movie.  
Smooth slow recording (p. 56)  
Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion.  
Saving Camera profile (p. 70)  
Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder. This  
enables you to use saved settings data to quickly reproduce suitable shooting settings.  
EXPOSURE/IRIS dial (p. 32)  
You can adjust the brightness using the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial. The EXPOSURE/IRIS dial  
can be used to adjust [EXPOSURE], [IRIS] or [AE SHIFT].  
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!  
Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 48)  
Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition)  
picture on a high definition TV.  
• For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 50.  
Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 48)  
Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard  
definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.  
Dubbing to other video equipment (p. 73)  
x Connecting to an HDV1080i specification  
An optional i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) quality.  
x Connecting to HDV1080i non-compliant specification  
Use your camcorder to convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) quality to  
enable copying.  
Connecting to a computer (p. 83)  
x Copying “Memory Stick Duo” still images to a computer.  
x Copying movie from tape to a computer  
You can copy movie to a computer, and save to DVD from copying movie.  
The computer will need to be set up differently depending on whether HDV or DV format  
video is to be copied. See page 86 for details.  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Large eyecup(1) (p. 20)  
Make sure that you have following items  
supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
• The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are  
not included. See page 23, 102 and 103 for  
compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo”  
for your camcorder.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570 (1)  
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 15)  
Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 14)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48, 73)  
Component video cable (1) (p. 48)  
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Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover  
To open the shutter of the Lens hood  
with lens cover  
Move the lens cover lever up and down to  
open or close the lens cover.  
2
1
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN  
to open the lens cover, and move  
the lever to CLOSE to close the lens  
cover.  
Lens hood fixing screw  
Align the marks on the lens hood to  
those on the camcorder, and turn the  
lens hood in the direction of the  
arrow. Tighten the lens hood fixing  
screw.  
To remove the Lens hood with lens  
cover  
Loosen the lens hood fixing screw and turn  
the lens hood in the opposite direction of  
the arrow in the illustration above.  
z Tip  
• If you attach, remove or adjust an 62mm (2 1/  
2in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens  
hood.  
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack  
You can charge the battery by  
2
With the B mark on the DC plug  
attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (L series) to your camcorder.  
facing the cassette compartment,  
connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder.  
b Note  
• You cannot use batteries other than the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series)  
B mark  
DC plug  
DC IN jack  
3
4
5
Connect the Mains lead to the AC  
Adaptor.  
To the wall  
socket  
AC Adaptor  
Connect the Mains lead to the  
wall socket.  
Mains lead  
1
Press the battery pack and slide it  
down.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG).  
The CHARGE lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
Continued ,  
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)  
After charging the battery  
Recording time  
The CHARGE lamp turns off when the  
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Recording in the HDV format  
z Tip  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
• You can check the remaining battery with  
Battery info (p. 45).  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
155  
160  
155  
320  
335  
320  
480  
500  
480  
90  
95  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release)  
button and remove the battery pack.  
90  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
185  
195  
185  
290  
300  
290  
Recording in the DV format  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
BATT RELEASE  
(battery release) button  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
160  
165  
160  
335  
350  
335  
500  
520  
500  
100  
105  
100  
200  
210  
200  
300  
315  
300  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
Battery pack  
NP-F570 (supplied)  
NP-F770  
Charging time  
260  
370  
485  
NP-F970  
Top:  
When the LCD backlight turns on.  
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.  
Bottom: Recording time when recording with  
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is  
closed.  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
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• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
Playing time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
HDV format pictures  
Using an outside power source  
LCD panel  
opened*  
LCD panel  
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC.  
While you are using the AC Adaptor, the  
battery pack will not lose its charge even  
when it is attached to your camcorder.  
Battery pack  
closed  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
245  
245  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
510  
760  
510  
760  
Connect your camcorder as shown  
in Step3:Charging the battery pack  
DV format pictures  
LCD panel  
opened*  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
NP-F570  
(supplied)  
270  
270  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC  
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the  
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. This may cause a malfunction.  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
550  
830  
550  
830  
* When the LCD backlight turns on.  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
• The CHARGE lamp flashes during charging, or  
Battery Info (p. 45) will not be correctly  
displayed under the following conditions.  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
PRECAUTION  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(Mains lead) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall socket via the AC  
Adaptor.  
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery  
Info only).  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the  
Mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.  
• When attaching an optional video light, it is  
recommended that you use a NP-F970 battery  
pack.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C  
(77 °F) (10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)) is  
recommended).  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your  
camcorder properly  
To record or play back, slide the POWER  
switch to the respective direction.  
When using it for the first time, [CLOCK  
SET] screen appears (p. 21).  
2
Hold the camcorder properly.  
POWER switch  
3
Ensure a good grip, then fasten  
the grip belt.  
1
While pressing the green button,  
set the POWER switch.  
If the POWER  
switch is set to OFF  
(CHG), slide it  
while pressing the  
green button.  
CAMERA: To record pictures.  
VCR: To play or edit pictures.  
b Note  
• After you have set the date and time  
([CLOCK SET], p. 21), the next time you  
turn on the power of your camcorder, the  
current date and time will be displayed on  
the LCD screen for a few seconds.  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
b Note  
• If warning messages appear on the screen,  
follow the instructions (p. 99).  
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
The LCD panel  
the battery last longer  
Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
button for a few seconds until  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or where  
you want to save battery power. The  
recorded picture will not be affected by the  
setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press  
and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
button for a few seconds until  
Open the LCD panel while pressing the  
OPEN button 90 degrees to the camcorder  
(1), then rotate it to the best angle to  
record or play (2).  
appears.  
disappears.  
OPEN  
button  
z Tip  
• See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 64) to adjust the  
brightness of the LCD screen.  
190 degrees to the  
camcorder  
2180 degrees (max.)  
The viewfinder  
You can view pictures using the viewfinder  
to save the battery, or when the picture on  
the LCD screen is not clear.  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the picture  
becomes clear.  
Viewfinder  
290 degrees  
(max.)  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
z Tips  
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees toward  
the lens from the position 1, you can close the  
LCD panel with the LCD screen facing outward.  
This is convenient during playback operations.  
• To close the LCD panel with the LCD screen  
inward, rotate the LCD panel to the position 1,  
and then close the LCD panel.  
z Tip  
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight from [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 64).  
Continued ,  
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder (Continued)  
When the picture in the viewfinder is  
hard to see  
If you cannot see the picture in the  
viewfinder clearly under bright  
circumstances, use the supplied large  
eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch  
it slightly and align it with the eyecup  
groove in the viewfinder. You can attach  
the large eyecup facing either the right or  
left side.  
b NOTE  
• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.  
Attach with the protruding part at  
the top.  
Large eyecup  
(supplied)  
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Step 6: Setting the date and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
2
3
4
Select  
(OTHERS) by turning  
set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen  
appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then  
press the dial.  
OTHERS  
RETURN  
CAMERA PROF.  
ASSIGN BTN  
PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS  
CLOCK SET  
WORLD TIME  
LANGUAGE  
QUICK REC  
z Tip  
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3  
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets  
discharged and the date and time settings may  
be cleared from the memory. In that case,  
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the  
date and time again (p. 110).  
[
]
MENU :END  
Select [CLOCK SET] by turning  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then  
press the dial.  
120min  
CLOCK SET  
-:--:--  
2006  
Y
1
M
1
D
0 : 00  
MENU  
button  
[
]
MENU :CANCEL  
Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the  
dial.  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for  
the first time.  
You can set any year up to the year  
2079.  
120min  
CLOCK SET  
-:--:--  
1
Press the MENU button.  
CAMERA SET  
EXPOSURE/IRIS  
SMTH SLW REC  
CNTRST ENHCR  
STEADYSHOT  
COLOR BAR  
2006  
Y
1
M
1
D
0 : 00  
[
]
MENU :CANCEL  
AF ASSIST  
AE SHIFT  
[
]
MENU :END  
5
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour  
and minute, then press the dial.  
The clock starts.  
Continued ,  
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Step 6: Setting the date and time (Continued)  
z Tip  
• The date and time do not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the tape, and can be displayed during  
playback ([DATA CODE] (p. 64)).  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Select the screen language in  
[LANGUAGE] (p. 71).  
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”  
b Note  
Cassette tape  
• Do not push the portion marked  
while it is sliding in. It  
may cause a malfunction.  
{DO NOT PUSH}  
You can use mini DV  
(p. 102).  
cassettes only  
3
Close the lid.  
1
Slide and hold the  
EJECT lever in the direction of the  
arrow and open the lid.  
OPEN/  
z Tip  
OPEN/EJECT lever  
• The recordable time varies depending on [DV  
REC MODE] (p. 66).  
To eject the cassette  
Open the lid following the same procedure  
as described in step 1 and remove the  
cassette.  
Lid  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
The cassette compartment automatically  
comes out and opens up.  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”  
marked with  
or  
2
Insert a cassette with its window  
facing outwards, then press  
.
1
Open the jack cover.  
Push the center of the back  
of the cassette lightly.  
Window  
Jack cover  
Cassette  
compartment  
The cassette compartment automatically  
slides back in.  
Continued ,  
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued)  
2
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot  
in the right direction until it clicks.  
Access lamp  
b Note  
• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory  
Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick Duo” slot,  
or image data may be damaged.  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo”  
once.  
b Notes  
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your  
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake  
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,  
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the  
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be  
damaged.  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” be careful with the “Memory Stick Duo”  
from popping out and dropping.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
Rec lamp  
REC START/STOP  
button B  
Lens hood  
PHOTO/EXPANDED  
FOCUS button  
Rec lamp  
POWER switch  
REC START/STOP  
button A  
This camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo”. The  
procedure for recording movies is below.  
• This camcorder can record movies in either HDV or DV format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC  
FORMAT] p. 66).  
1
Open the shutter of the lens hood.  
2
While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA.  
If the POWER switch  
is set to OFF (CHG),  
slide it while pressing  
the green button.  
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Recording (Continued)  
3
Press the REC START/STOP button A(or B).  
410min  
REC  
60min  
[STBY] t [REC]  
The Rec lamp lights up during recording.  
To stop the movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again.  
z Tips  
• When recording in HDV format, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DV format, you  
can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([DV WIDE REC] p. 67).  
• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 44).  
• Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 121.  
• The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP] p. 72).  
• You cannot record the movie on a “Memory Stick Duo”.  
To record in mirror mode  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees toward the  
lens (2).  
z Tip  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the recorded picture will be normal.  
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To record still images  
Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button. The image is recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.” Recording is complete when  
movie recording.  
disappears. You can also record still images during  
z Tips  
• When you are not recording a movie, you will hear the shutter click.  
• The still image size is as follows:  
– When recording in HDV or DV (16:9) format: 1.2M (1,440 × 810 dots)  
– When recording in DV (4:3) format: 0.9M (1,080 × 810 dots)  
• You can change the image quality and number of recordable images ([  
• Indicators displayed on the screen during shooting are shown on page 121.  
QUALITY] (p. 68)).  
• You can set the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button to start the expanded focus function as you press  
the button ([PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] (p. 71)).  
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Playback  
PLAY button  
Zoom lever  
POWER  
switch  
VOLUME/  
MEMORY  
button  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
MEMORY/PLAY  
button  
MEMORY/INDEX  
button  
You can play back movies as follows.  
1
While pressing the green button, set the POWER  
switch to VCR.  
2
Start playing back.  
Press m (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start  
playback.  
x : Stop  
X : Pause (Press N or X again to restart the playback)  
M m : Forward/Rewind  
y : Slow  
b Notes  
• Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.  
• When playing back a tape recorded in the HDV and DV formats, and the signal switches between  
HDV and DV, the picture and sound disappear temporarily.  
• You cannot play back the tape recorded in the HDV format on video cameras of the DV format or  
mini-DV players.  
z Tips  
• Indicators displayed on the screen during playback are shown on page 122.  
• You can change the screen display during playback (p. 44).  
• To play back the tape recorded using an external monaural microphone connected, see [MULTI-  
SOUND] (p. 61).  
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To search for a scene while viewing a movie  
Press M/m during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward press and hold  
M and to view during rewind press and hold m (Skip Scan).  
b Note  
• Reverse picture search/skip scan is not possible with tapes recorded in HDV format.  
To adjust the volume  
Adjust using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.  
To view still images  
1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR.  
2 Press the MEMORY/PLAY button.  
3 Select still image that you want to look using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.  
To stop viewing still images, press the MEMORY/PLAY button once more.  
To display the list of still photos (index screen)  
1 Slide the POWER switch to VCR.  
2 Press the MEMORY/INDEX button.  
101–0050  
101  
1/19  
3 Select a picture by pressing the VOLUME/MEMORY button.  
To display a single image, move B to that image and press the MEMORY/PLAY button.  
To stop displaying the list of still photos, press the MEMORY/INDEX button again.  
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Changing the settings of your camcorder  
recordings  
Using the handle zoom  
Adjusting the zoom  
1 Set the handle zoom switch Bto H  
B
A
(high) or L (low).  
z Tip  
• You can set the zoom speed of the handle  
zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 58).  
D
2 Press the handle zoom lever Ato zoom  
C
in or out.  
b Notes  
• You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing  
the handle zoom lever.  
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the  
handle zoom switch is set to OFF.  
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom  
Move the power zoom lever Cslightly for  
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
lever Cwith the handle zoom switch B.  
Wide view: (Wide angle)  
Using the zoom ring  
You can zoom at the desired speed by  
turning the zoom ring D. Fine adjustment  
is also possible.  
b Note  
• Turn the zoom ring at a reasonable speed. If you  
turn it too fast, the zoom speed may not catch up  
with the zoom ring rotating speed.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
z Tips  
• The minimum distance required between your  
camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1  
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about  
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.  
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom  
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2  
5/8 feet) from your camcorder.  
• 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.  
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Adjusting the focus manually  
2
Rotate the focus ring Dand  
adjust the focus.  
9 changes to  
cannot be adjusted any farther. 9  
changes to when the focus cannot be  
adjusted any closer.  
when the focus  
D
b Note  
• The setting returns to automatic adjustment  
(default) when you set the POWER switch to  
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.  
z Tips  
For focusing manually  
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use  
the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever  
towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and  
then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom  
for recording.  
• When you want to record a close-up image of a  
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W  
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then  
adjust the focus.  
C
B A  
You can adjust the focus manually for  
different recording conditions.  
Use this function in the following cases.  
– To record a subject behind a window covered  
with raindrops.  
– To record horizontal stripes.  
– To record a subject with little contrast between  
the subject and its background.  
– When you want to focus on a subject in the  
background.  
To restore automatic adjustment  
Press the FOCUS button Aonce again.  
9 disappears and AUTO FOCUS is  
restored.  
To use AUTO FOCUS temporarily  
(One push auto focus)  
Record the subject while pressing and  
holding the PUSH AUTO FOCUS button  
C.  
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.  
If you release the button, the setting returns  
to manual focusing.  
Use this function to shift the focus on one  
subject to another. The scenes will shift  
smoothly.  
1
During recording or standby,  
press the FOCUS button A.  
9 appears.  
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)  
z Tip  
You can assign any one of [EXPOSURE]  
(the default setting), [IRIS] and [AE  
SHIFT] to the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G  
from the menu (p. 56).  
• The focal distance information (for when it is  
dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for  
about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will  
not be displayed correctly if you are using a  
conversion lens (optional)).  
– When the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual.  
z Tips  
• Even if you open the aperture more than F2.8  
(i.e. make the iris value smaller, such as F1.6)  
during camera EXPOSURE/IRIS setting,  
changing the zoom from wide to telephoto will  
change the iris to F2.8.  
– When you rotate the focus ring.  
To use the expanded focus  
(Expanded focus)  
• When the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial is set to  
[EXPOSURE],  
appears next to the values  
that can be set with the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial.  
During standby, press the EXPANDED  
FOCUS button B.  
x EXPOSURE (the default setting)  
[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the  
center of the screen is magnified by about 2  
times. It will be easier to confirm the focus  
setting during manual focusing. The screen  
returns to the original size when you push  
the button again.  
You can adjust the display brightness by  
adjusting the iris and gain (the shutter  
speed remains fixed).  
The iris, gain and shutter speed are  
displayed on the screen.  
b Note  
• The image returns to the original size when you  
press the REC START/STOP button or the  
PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button.  
F2.4  
0dB  
60  
b Note  
z Tip  
• The GAIN button and the SHUTTER SPEED  
button are inactive.  
• You can select the type of a picture on  
EXPANDED FOCUS ([EXP.FOCUS TYPE]  
p. 63).  
z Tip  
• This is handy for changing the brightness of the  
screen and setting the desired brightness by dial  
operation.  
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS  
x IRIS  
You can manually adjust the light volume  
of the light entering the lens between F1.6  
and F11 or close the aperture.  
As the iris is opened (smaller aperture  
values), the light volume increases or the  
iris is closed (larger aperture values), the  
light volume decreases. The current  
aperture value (F) appears on the screen.  
H
G
A
F
B
C
E
D
F2.8  
You can adjust the brightness of a picture  
with the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial G.  
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z Tips  
3
Adjust the picture quality by  
turning the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial  
G.  
• The range of focus, an important effect of the  
aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth  
of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,  
and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the  
aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in  
your photography.  
z Tip  
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch Ato  
HOLD after manual adjustment, the manually  
adjusted items are saved.  
• This is handy for making the background  
blurred or sharp, or when you want to manually  
adjust the iris, gain or shutter speed on the  
screen.  
x AE SHIFT  
You can slightly adjust the exposure  
between -7 (dark) and +7 (bright) during  
To restore automatic adjustment  
Press the EXPOSURE/IRIS button H, or  
set the AUTO LOCK switch Ato AUTO  
LOCK.  
the auto recording.  
appears.  
b Notes  
+2  
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch Ato  
AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items  
(gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become  
temporarily automatic.  
• As you shift the zoom from W (wide) to T  
(telephoto), the aperture value varies from F1.6  
to F2.8.  
• The setting returns to automatic adjustment  
(default) when you set the POWER switch to  
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.  
b Notes  
• You cannot manually adjust the IRIS.  
• [AE SHIFT] does not work when the exposure  
is manually set or the iris, gain and shutter speed  
are all set manually.  
z Tip  
• You can adjust the AE SHIFT from the menu  
(p. 58).  
z Tips  
• You can adjust the dial sensitivity of the  
EXPOSURE/IRIS dial Gby selecting  
[EXPOSURE/IRIS] t [DIAL SENS](p. 56),  
and the dial operating direction by selecting  
[EXPOSURE/IRIS] t [DIAL ROTATE]  
(p. 56).  
• Settings can also be checked by pressing the  
STATUS CHECK button (p. 44).  
• See page 59 for [BACK LIGHT].  
1
2
During recording or standby, set  
the AUTO LOCK switch Ato the  
center position to release the  
auto lock mode.  
This operation is not required when AE  
SHIFT is assigned to the EXPOSURE/  
IRIS dial.  
Adjusting the volume of light  
(ND filter)  
You can record the subject clearly by using  
the ND filter when the recording  
Press the EXPOSURE/IRIS button  
H.  
The EXPOSURE/IRIS dial Gwill be  
environment is too bright.  
effective.  
There are 2 levels of ND filter setting. ND  
filter 1 reduces the volume of light to about  
1/4, and ND filter 2 to about 1/16.  
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)  
z Tip  
If  
ND FILTER switch Fto 1 to turn on the  
indicator. If flashes, set the ND  
FILTER switch to 2 to turn on the  
indicator. If flashes, set the ND  
flashes during standby mode, set the  
• This is convenient for adjusting the brightness  
while a histogram (p. 62) is displayed.  
Adjusting the gain  
FILTER switch to OFF to turn off the  
indicator.  
You can adjust the gain manually when  
shooting blackish or dark objects if you do  
not want the AGC (auto gain control) to be  
activated.  
b Notes  
• If you move the ND FILTER switch during  
recording, the picture and sound may be  
distorted.  
• If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter  
indicator will appear even if the ND filter  
should be activated.  
1 During recording or standby, set the  
AUTO LOCK switch Ato the center  
position to release the auto lock.  
2 Press the GAIN button B.  
The current gain value appears.  
z Tip  
3 Adjust the gain by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial D.  
• If you close the iris extensively when recording  
a bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting  
in a fuzzy focus (this is a common phenomenon  
with video cameras). The ND filter suppresses  
this phenomenon and gives better recording  
results.  
The gain can be adjusted between 0dB  
and 18dB by every 3dB.  
z Tip  
• The gain value can be stored temporarily by  
setting the AUTO LOCK switch Ato HOLD  
after the manual adjustment.  
Displaying the zebra pattern to  
adjust the brightness  
If there is a part of the screen where  
brightness is over a certain level, the part  
may appear excessively white when played  
back. By displaying the zebra pattern on  
such a part, you can be reminded to adjust  
the brightness before recording.  
Select the brightness level to display the  
zebra pattern with the ZEBRA switch E,  
then the zebra pattern will appear.  
Select the brilliance value from [70] or  
[100].  
If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears  
at the part with 70 5 % of the brilliance  
signal.  
To restore automatic adjustment  
Press the GAIN button B, or set the  
AUTO LOCK switch Ato AUTO LOCK.  
b Notes  
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch Ato  
AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items  
(iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become  
temporarily automatic.  
• The setting returns to automatic adjustment  
when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 12 hours.  
Adjusting the shutter speed  
If you select [100], the zebra pattern  
appears at the part with 100% or more.  
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter  
speed. Depending on the shutter speed, you  
can make the subject look still, or  
To hide the zebra pattern  
emphasize the fluidity of movement.  
• Set the ZEBRA switch Eto OFF.  
1 During recording or standby, set the  
AUTO LOCK switch Ato the center  
position to release the auto lock mode.  
b Note  
• The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape.  
2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C.  
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3 Adjust the shutter speed by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D.  
Adjusting to Natural Color  
(White balance)  
You can set a shutter speed between 1/3  
second and 1/10000 second.  
The selected shutter speed appears on  
the screen. For example, if you select  
1/100 second, [100] appears. The larger  
the number that appears on the screen,  
the faster the shutter speed.  
A
z Tip  
• The shutter speed can be stored temporarily by  
setting the AUTO LOCK switch Ato HOLD  
after the manual adjustment.  
B
To restore automatic adjustment  
Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C, or  
set the AUTO LOCK switch Ato AUTO  
LOCK.  
C
You can adjust the white balance according  
to the light of the recording environment.  
You can set two sets of white balance  
adjustment data separately in memory A  
and memory B for two different recording  
b Notes  
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch Ato  
AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items  
(iris, gain, white balance) also become  
temporarily automatic.  
conditions with  
A and  
B. During  
• The setting returns to automatic adjustment  
when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 12 hours.  
recording, you can select the setup data  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The setup  
data will be retained as long as it is not  
readjusted even if the power is  
disconnected.  
z Tips  
• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower  
shutter speed. Manual focusing with your  
camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.  
• The picture may flicker or change colors under  
fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury  
lamps.  
1
During recording or standby, set  
the AUTO LOCK switch Ato the  
center position to release the  
auto lock mode.  
2
3
Press the WHT BAL button B.  
Display desired item by turning  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C, then  
press the dial.  
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35  
     
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)  
The display changes.  
A t  
B
To restore the automatic white  
balance  
t
(OUTDOOR) t n  
(INDOOR)  
Press the WHT BAL button B, or set the  
AUTO LOCK switch Ato AUTO LOCK.  
Indicator  
Shooting conditions  
• White balance values  
adjusted for light  
sources can be stored  
in memory A and  
memory B. Follow the  
steps below  
A
b Notes  
(MEMORY A)  
B
(MEMORY B)  
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch Ato  
AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items  
(iris, gain, shutter speed) also become  
temporarily automatic.  
• The setting returns to automatic adjustment  
when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 12 hours.  
• Recording a sunset/  
sunrise, just after  
sunset, just before  
sunrise, neon signs, or  
fireworks.  
(Outdoor)  
Customizing the picture quality  
(Picture profile)  
• Under daylight color  
fluorescent lamps  
• Under the lighting  
condition that changes  
quickly  
n
(Indoor)  
• Under strong light  
such as in a  
photography studio  
• Under sodium lamps  
or mercury lamps  
z Tip  
• The white balance can be stored temporarily by  
setting the AUTO LOCK switch Ato HOLD  
after the manual adjustment.  
CB  
A
To save the adjusted white balance  
value in memory A or B  
You can customize the picture quality by  
adjusting [COLOR LEVEL],  
1 Select  
A or  
B according to step  
[SHARPNESS], etc. You can set 6 different  
picture quality settings depending on the  
recording time of day, the weather, or the  
camera person, and store them in the  
memory.  
Connect your camcorder to a TV or  
monitor, and adjust the picture quality  
while observing the picture on the TV or  
monitor screen.  
3 of “Adjusting to Natural Color (White  
Balance).”  
2 Shoot something white (such as a sheet  
of paper) full-screen under the same  
lighting conditions as the subject.  
3 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C.  
Pressing the dial switches between  
blinking  
When the white balance is adjusted,  
A or B stops blinking and remains  
on. The adjusted value is now saved in  
the selected A or B memory.  
A and  
B.  
At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6]  
are registered with picture quality settings  
for the following recording conditions.  
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1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button  
Picture profile  
number (setting  
name)  
C.  
Recording condition  
2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number  
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
A, then press the dial.  
PP1  
:PORTRAIT  
Appropriate setting to  
record people  
3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the  
dial.  
PP2  
:CINEMA  
Appropriate setting to  
record film-like pictures  
PP3  
:SUNSET  
Appropriate setting to  
record sunset  
4 Select an item to be adjusted by turning  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then  
press the dial.  
PP4  
Appropriate setting to  
:MONOTONE record monotone pictures  
5 Adjust the picture quality by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press  
the dial.  
PP5  
You can assign your own  
setting  
:------  
Item  
Adjustment  
PP6  
:------  
You can assign your own  
setting.  
[COLOR  
LEVEL]  
–7 (low) to +7 (high)  
–8 (black and white)  
[COLOR  
PHASE]  
–7 (greenish) to +7  
(reddish)  
1
2
During standby, press the  
PICTURE PROFILE button C.  
[SHARP-  
NESS]  
0 (softer) to 15 (clearer)  
[SKINTON To make wrinkles less  
E DTL]  
Select a picture profile number by  
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
A, then press the dial.  
noticeable by suppressing  
the outlines on the part of  
skin color.  
[TYPE1] (the color range  
recognized as a skin color  
is narrow) to [TYPE3] (the  
color range recognized as  
a skin color is wide)  
[PP1] through [PP6] are available.  
You can shoot with the settings of the  
selected picture profile.  
[OFF]: no adjustment  
3
Select [OK] by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
[WB  
SHIFT]  
–7 (to make picture bluish)  
to +7 (to make white parts  
reddish)  
[CINEMA- When you set [ON],  
TONE pictures are recorded with  
To cancel the picture profile recording  
Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
GAMMA] the gamma curve that  
reproduces the natural  
gradation sequence,  
similar to that of film  
cameras  
To change the picture profile  
You can change the settings in [PP1]  
through [PP6].  
[PROFILE To name the set picture  
NAME]  
profiles [PP1] through  
[PP6] (p. 36)  
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)  
Item  
Adjustment  
PICT. PROFILE  
[COPY]  
To copy a picture profile  
setting to other picture  
profiles  
CANCEL  
OK  
[RESET]  
To restore the default  
setting of the picture  
profile  
P I CTURE PROF I LE END  
z Tips  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other  
• Each name can be up to 12 characters long.  
• Characters that can be used in profile  
names:  
items.  
7 Select [  
RETURN] by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press  
the dial.  
• A~Z  
• 0~9  
• - _ / #  
& : .  
@
8 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A, then press the dial.  
A picture profile indicator appears.  
5 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A, then press the dial. The  
profile name is changed.  
b Note  
6 Select [  
RETURN] t [OK] by the  
• In the case of [TYPE3] of [SKINTONE  
DTL], the effect may also be applied to a  
color that is not a skin color.  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
To copy the picture profile setting to  
other picture profiles  
To check the picture profile settings  
During recording or standby, press the  
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button  
STATUS CHECK button B(p. 44).  
C.  
2 Select the picture profile that you want  
to copy from by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A, then press the dial.  
z Tip  
• You can assign picture profiles to the ASSIGN  
buttons and use them to turn the picture profiles  
on and off (p. 39).  
3 Select [SETTING] t [COPY] by SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
To name the picture profile settings  
You can name on picture profile 1~6.  
4 Select the number of the picture profile  
that you want to copy to by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press  
the dial.  
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button  
C.  
5 Select [YES] by turning the SEL/PUSH  
2 Select the picture profile that you want  
to name by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A, then press the dial.  
EXEC dial A, then press the dial.  
6 Select [ RETURN] t [OK] by the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
3 Select [SETTING] t [PROFILE  
NAME] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
A.  
To reset the picture profile settings  
You can reset the picture profile settings by  
each picture profile number. You cannot  
reset all picture profile settings at once.  
4 Select a letter by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A, then press the dial.  
Repeat this operation until a complete  
name is entered.  
38  
     
Assigning the  
functions to the  
ASSIGN buttons  
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button  
C.  
You may need to assign some functions to  
the ASSIGN buttons. You can assign a  
single function to each the ASSIGN button  
1 to 6.  
2 Select the picture profile by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press  
the dial.  
3 Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t  
[YES] t [  
RETURN] t [OK] by  
Functions you can assign to the  
ASSIGN buttons  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
• MARKER (p. 63)  
• D.EXTENDER (p. 60)  
• FOCUS INFNTY (p. 40)  
• REC REVIEW (p. 41)  
• END SEARCH (p. 41)  
• INDEX MARK (p. 41)  
• PEAKING (p. 62)  
• STEADYSHOT (p. 57)  
• COLOR BAR (p. 57)  
• SPOTLIGHT (p. 60)  
• BACK LIGHT (p. 59)  
• FADER (p. 60)  
• DISPLAY (p. 44)  
• Picture profile (p. 36)  
• SHOT TRANS (p. 42)  
b Note  
• The ASSIGN buttons 4 to 6 are exclusively used  
for memory playback when the POWER switch  
is set to VCR, and cannot be used as ASSIGN  
buttons. You cannot assign functions to the  
ASSIGN buttons 4 to 6 while the POWER  
switch is set to VCR.  
Continued ,  
39  
     
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)  
5
6
Select [OK] by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial B, then press  
the dial.  
ASSIGN button 1-3  
A
B
Press the MENU button Ato hide  
the menu.  
z Tips  
• Shot transition is assigned to the ASSIGN  
buttons 1, 2 and 3 (p. 42). Cancel the shot  
transition assignment to return to the pre-setting  
assignment.  
• To cancel the shot transition, select [SHOT  
TRANS] t [YES] in step 3.  
ASSIGN button 4-6  
Focusing on a distant subject  
(Focus infinity)  
b Note  
1
2
Press the MENU button A.  
• [FOCUS INFNTY] is only available during the  
manual focus. It is not available during the auto  
focus.  
Select the  
(OTHERS) t  
[ASSIGN BTN] by the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial B.  
1
2
Assign [FOCUS INFNTY] to one of  
the ASSIGN buttons (p. 39).  
3
Select the number of the ASSIGN  
button (ASSIGN 1-6, [SHOT  
TRANS]) you want to assign the  
function by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial B, then press the dial.  
Press the ASSIGN button  
assigned to [FOCUS INFNTY].  
appears.  
If you release the switch, it returns to  
manual focusing.  
• [------] is displayed at the number that no  
function is assigned.  
Use this function to record a distant  
subject when the focus is automatically  
set on a close subject.  
• When you select [SHOT TRANS], select  
[YES], then proceed to step 6.  
4
Select the function to be assigned  
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial B, then press the dial.  
40  
   
Recording an index signal  
Reviewing the most recently  
recorded scenes (Rec review)  
If you make an index for a scene, you can  
easily search for the scene later (p. 47).  
The index function will make it easier to  
check the transition of recording or edit  
your pictures using index signals.  
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene  
recorded just before you stopped the tape.  
This is convenient during playback of the  
latest scene check.  
1
2
Assign [INDEX MARK] to one of  
the ASSIGN buttons in advance  
1
2
Assign [REC REVIEW] to one of  
the ASSIGN buttons in advance.  
Press the ASSIGN button  
assigned to [INDEX MARK].  
Press the ASSIGN button  
assigned to [REC REVIEW] during  
standby mode.  
When pressed during recording  
appears for about 7 seconds and an  
index signal is recorded.  
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most  
recently recorded scene are played back.  
Then, your camcorder is set to the  
standby.  
When pressed during standby  
flashes.  
After you press the REC START/STOP  
Searching for the last scene of  
the most recent recording  
(End search)  
button to start recording,  
appears  
for about 7 seconds and an index signal  
is recorded.  
b Note  
• End search will not work correctly when there is  
a blank section between recorded sections on  
the tape.  
To cancel the operation  
Before starting to record, press the ASSIGN  
button assigned to [INDEX MARK] again.  
b Note  
1
Assign [END SEARCH] to one of  
the ASSIGN button in  
• You cannot record an index signal on a recorded  
tape afterward.  
Continued ,  
41  
               
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)  
You can set the transition curve and  
duration using [SHOT TRANS] (p. 59).  
2
Press the ASSIGN button to  
which [END SEARCH] is  
assigned.  
ASSIGN button1-3  
The last scene of the most recent  
recording is played back for about 5  
seconds, and the camcorder enters the  
standby mode at the point where the last  
recording has finished.  
b Note  
• The End search function will not work correctly  
when there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
1
2
Assign [SHOT TRANS] to the  
ASSIGN buttons (p. 39).  
z Tip  
Using the Shot transition  
• Shot transition is assigned to ASSIGN  
buttons 1, 2 and 3.  
You can register the settings of focus,  
zoom, iris, gain, shutter speed, and white  
balance, and then change the recording  
setting from the current one to the  
Store the settings (shot)  
registered one, resulting in a smooth  
transition of scenes (Shot transition).  
For example, you can shift the focus from  
closer objects to farther objects, or change  
the depth of field by adjusting the iris. In  
addition, you can develop scenes under  
different recording conditions smoothly. If  
you register the manual adjustment function  
of the white balance, the scenes will  
develop smoothly between objects indoor  
and those outdoor.  
1 Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly  
to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION  
STORE screen.  
120min  
SHOT TRANS  
STBY  
0:00:05  
STORE  
SHOT-A  
SHOT-B  
STORE  
2 Adjust the desired items manually.  
See pages 30 to 36 for details on  
adjustment.  
Use a tripod to avoid camera-shake.  
SHOT-A  
3 Press the ASSIGN button 2 for storing  
the setting in SHOT-A, or the ASSIGN  
button 3 for storing the setting in  
SHOT-B.  
b Note  
SHOT-B  
• The setting values assigned to SHOT-A and  
SHOT-B are deleted when the POWER  
switch is turned to OFF (CHG).  
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from the current ones to the stored  
ones.  
3
Check the stored settings  
1 Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly  
to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION  
CHECK screen.  
z Tip  
• Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to  
cancel the SHOT TRANSITION.  
120min  
SHOT TRANS  
STBY  
0:00:05  
CHECK  
SHOT-A  
SHOT-B  
CHECK  
b Notes  
• You cannot zoom, focus, or adjust manually  
while checking or activating the Shot transition.  
• When you change [SHOT TRANS] (p. 59),  
press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to exit  
the shot transition screen.  
• You cannot return from the stored SHOT-A or  
SHOT-B settings to previous settings after you  
activate the shot transition during recording.  
• If you press the following buttons during the  
shot transition operation, the operation is  
canceled:  
– PICTURE PROFILE  
– MENU  
2 Press the ASSIGN button 2 to check  
the SHOT-A. Press the ASSIGN button  
3 to check the SHOT-B.  
The selected setting will take effect on  
the picture on the screen. The focus,  
zoom, and so on, are automatically  
adjusted as stored in the setting.  
b Note  
• You cannot check the transition time and  
curve set using [SHOT TRANS] (p. 59).  
– EXPANDED FOCUS  
– STATUS CHECK  
4
Record using the shot transition  
function  
z Tips  
• You can also make a transition from saved  
SHOT-A to saved SHOT-B or vice versa. For  
example, to make a transition from SHOT-A to  
SHOT-B. Display the shot transition CHECK  
screen, press the ASSIGN button 2 and press the  
REC START/STOP button. Next, display the  
shot transition EXEC screen and press the  
ASSIGN button 3.  
1 Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly  
to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION  
EXEC screen.  
120min  
SHOT TRANS  
STBY  
0:00:05  
EXEC  
EXEC  
SHOT-A  
SHOT-B  
• You can rehearse the shot transition by  
pressing the ASSIGN button 2 or 3, in which  
the desired setting was stored, before  
pressing the REC START/STOP button in step  
4.  
S
E
Transition bar  
S: start  
E: end  
To cancel the operation  
Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to  
exit the shot transition screen.  
2 Press the REC START/STOP button.  
3 Press the ASSIGN button 2 to record  
movie using the SHOT-A. Press the  
ASSIGN button 3 to record movie  
using the SHOT-B.  
Pictures will be recorded with the  
settings that are changed automatically  
43  
Changing/checking the settings in your  
camcorder  
Displaying the settings in your  
camcorder (Status check)  
You can check the setup value of the  
following items.  
• Audio setup such as [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 61)  
• Output signal setup ([VCR HDV/DV], etc.)  
A
C
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons  
• Camera setup. (p. 56)  
• Picture profile (p. 36)  
B
1
2
Press the STATUS CHECK button  
B.  
Changing the screen  
You can turn on and off the display of the  
time code, tape counter, and other  
information on the screen.  
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A  
to display the desired item.  
When the POWER switch is set to  
CAMERA, the items appear in the  
following order:  
Press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
button C.  
AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t  
CAMERA t PICT.PROFILE  
The screen indicators turn on (displayed)  
and off (undisplayed) as you press the  
button.  
When the POWER switch is set to  
VCR, the items appear in the following  
order:  
z Tip  
AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN  
• You can display the screen indicators during  
playback on a TV. Select [DISP OUTPUT],  
then [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 65).  
b Note  
• When [PICT.PROFILE] is set to [OFF], the  
settings of PICTURE PROFILE are not  
displayed.  
To turn off the setup value  
• Press the STATUS CHECK button B.  
44  
             
Checking the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button  
C. The approximate recordable time in the  
selected format and battery information  
appear for about 7 seconds. You can view  
the battery information for up to 20 seconds  
by pressing the button again while the  
information is displayed.  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
139  
139  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
45  
     
Locating a scene on a tape  
3
Press mREW 3.  
The tape stops automatically when the  
tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”  
The tape counter returns to the time  
code display, and the zero set memory  
display disappears.  
1
2
3
5
4
Press PLAY 5.  
6
Playback starts from the point  
designated “0:00:00” on the tape  
counter.  
4
7
To cancel the operation  
b Note  
Press ZERO SET MEMORY 4again  
before rewinding.  
See page 120 for details on how to use the  
Remote Commander.  
b Notes  
Searching quickly for a desired  
scene (Zero set memory)  
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds  
between the time code and the tape counter.  
• Zero set memory will not function correctly if  
there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
1
During playback, press ZERO  
SET MEMORY 4at a point you  
want to locate later on.  
Searching for a scene by date of  
recording (Date search)  
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”  
and  
appears on the screen.  
You can locate the point where the  
recording date changes.  
60min  
0:00:00  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
Press SEARCH M. 1on the  
Remote Commander repeatedly  
to select [DATE SEARCH].  
If the tape counter is not displayed,  
press DISPLAY 7.  
2
Press STOP 6when you want to  
stop playback.  
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Playback starts automatically from the  
point where the selected index signal is  
recorded.  
3
Press . (previous)/> (next)  
2on the Remote Commander to  
select a recording date.  
You can select the previous or the next  
date of the present point on the tape.  
To cancel the operation  
Press STOP 6on the Remote  
Commander.  
Playback starts automatically from the  
point where the date changes.  
b Notes  
• If index recording is less than 2 minutes, your  
camcorder may not accurately find the index  
point.  
To cancel the operation  
Press STOP 6on the Remote  
• The Index search will not function correctly  
when there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
Commander.  
b Notes  
• If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes,  
your camcorder may not accurately find the  
point where the recording date changes.  
• The Date search will not function correctly  
when there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
Searching for a recording start  
point (Index search)  
You can locate the point where an index  
signal is recorded (p. 41).  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
Press SEARCH M. 1on the  
Remote Commander repeatedly  
to select [INDEX SEARCH].  
3
Press . (previous)/> (next)  
2on the Remote Commander to  
select an index point.  
You can select the index signal of the  
point that you want to start playing back  
the tape.  
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Playing the picture on a TV  
Connection methods and image quality differ depending on what type of TV is connected and  
connectors used.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 15).  
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.  
Selecting the connection method according to your TV type and connectors  
High definition TV  
HD (high definition) image quality*  
• An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is  
(HD image quality).  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
i.LINK  
(for HDV1080i)  
HDMI  
A
B
C
t (p. 49)  
t (p. 50)  
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
SD (standard definition) image quality*  
• An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format  
(SD image quality) and played back.  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
i.LINK  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
D
t (p. 51)  
E
F
t (p. 52)  
G
t (p. 52)  
b Notes  
• Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal  
properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK  
cable.  
* Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the  
connection.  
48  
                   
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
2
3
4
1
Connecting to a high definition TV  
: Signal flow  
Menu Setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(IN/OUT REC)  
A
menu t  
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
2
(Green) Y  
[COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/576i] (p. 67)  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
3
(Red)  
(White)  
(Yellow)  
b Note  
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/  
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
Continued ,  
49  
       
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
: Signal flow  
Menu Setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(IN/OUT REC)  
HDMI  
IN  
B
menu t  
1
HDMI cable (optional)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
b Notes  
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 73) cannot be output.  
• Your TVs may not function correctly (for example, no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT  
jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause  
a malfunction.  
z Tip  
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video and audio signals.  
Connecting HDMI OUT jack to an external device supplies high quality images and digital audio to you.  
(IN/OUT REC)  
C
menu t  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
4
[i.LINK CONV] t  
b Notes  
• Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i. For details, confirm the  
specifications of your TV.  
• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied  
component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in  
.
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be  
attached.  
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Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Change [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 67).  
b Note  
• When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set  
[DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 67).  
z Tip  
• When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack), connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right  
channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. When you want to play the sound in monaural  
mode, use a connecting cable for that purpose.  
: Signal flow  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(IN/OUT REC)  
D
menu t  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
2
(Green) Y  
[COMPONENT] t  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 67)  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
3
(Red)  
(White)  
(Yellow)  
b Note  
• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
(IN/OUT REC)  
E
menu t  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
4
[i.LINK CONV] t  
b Notes  
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be  
attached.  
Continued ,  
51  
   
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
: Signal flow  
Menu Setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(IN/OUT REC)  
menu t  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 67)  
3
(Red)  
(White)  
(Yellow)  
b Notes  
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output  
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the  
audio input jack of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(IN/OUT REC)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 67)  
3
(Red)  
(White)  
(Yellow)  
* Change the settings according to the TV connected.  
b Notes  
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images from a jack  
other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signals is as follows:  
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video.  
• See page 107 for the details of i.LINK.  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
Select the connecting method on page 73 depending on the input jack of the VCR. Connect  
your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the  
input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view playback pictures.  
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Using the Menu  
Using the menu items  
You can change various settings or make  
detailed adjustments using the menu items  
displayed on the screen.  
AUDIO SET (p. 61)  
DISPLAY SET (p. 62)  
IN/OUT REC (p. 66)  
MEMORY SET (p. 68)  
OTHERS (p. 70)  
OTHERS  
RETURN  
CAMERA PROF.  
ASSIGN BTN  
PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS  
CLOCK SET  
WORLD TIME  
LANGUAGE  
QUICK REC  
MENU  
button  
[
]
MENU :END  
POWER switch  
4
Select the desired item by turning  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then  
press the dial.  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
-:--:--  
OTHERS  
1
While pressing the green button,  
set the POWER switch.  
PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS  
CLOCK SET  
WORLD TIME  
LANGUAGE  
QUICK REC  
BEEP  
REC LAMP  
REMOTE CTRL OFF  
If the POWER  
switch is set to OFF  
(CHG), slide it  
while pressing the  
green button.  
[
]
MENU :END  
The available menu items vary  
depending on the power mode of your  
camcorder. Unavailable items will be  
grayed out.  
2
3
Press the MENU button to display  
the menu index screen.  
5
6
Select the desired setting by  
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,  
then press the dial.  
CAMERA SET  
EXPOSURE/IRIS  
SMTH SLW REC  
CNTRST ENHCR  
STEADYSHOT  
COLOR BAR  
120min  
-:--:--  
AF ASSIST  
AE SHIFT  
REMOTE CTRL  
ON  
OFF  
[
]
MENU :END  
[
]
MENU :END  
Select the icon of the desired  
menu by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial, then press the dial.  
Press the MENU button to hide  
the menu screen.  
To return to the previous screen, select  
CAMERA SET (p. 56)  
[
RETURN].  
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.
Available menu items (z) vary depending on the POWER switch  
position.  
Menu items  
Position of POWER switch:  
CAMERA  
VCR  
(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 56)  
EXPOSURE/IRIS  
SMTH SLW REC  
CNTRST ENHCR  
STEADYSHOT  
COLOR BAR  
AF ASSIST  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AE SHIFT  
AE RESPONSE  
AGC LIMIT  
AT IRIS LMT  
AWB SENS  
FLCKR REDUCE  
HANDLE ZOOM  
SHOT TRANS  
DV FRAME REC  
BACK LIGHT  
SPOTLIGHT  
D.EXTENDER  
FADER  
(AUDIO SET) menu (p. 61)  
AUDIO REC LV  
DV AU. MODE  
z
z
z
z
MULTI-SOUND  
DV AUDIO MIX  
(DISPLAY SET) menu (p. 62)  
PEAKING  
HISTOGRAM  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
MARKER  
EXP.FOCUS TYPE  
CAM DATA DSP  
AU.LVL DISP  
LCD BRIGHT  
LCD COLOR  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
LCD BL LEVEL  
VF B.LIGHT  
VF POWERMODE  
DATA CODE  
LETTER SIZE  
REMAINING  
z
z
z
DISP OUTPUT  
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Position of POWER switch:  
CAMERA  
VCR  
(IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 66)  
REC FORMAT  
VCR HDV/DV  
DV REC MODE  
DV WIDE REC  
COMPONENT  
i.LINK CONV  
TV TYPE  
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QUALITY  
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ALL ERASE  
FORMAT  
FILE NO.  
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NEW FOLDER  
REC FOLDER  
PB FOLDER  
(OTHERS) (p. 70)  
CAMERA PROF.  
ASSIGN BTN  
PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS  
CLOCK SET  
WORLD TIME  
LANGUAGE  
USB SELECT  
PB ZOOM  
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(CAMERA SET)  
menu  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the  
recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/  
STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)  
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow  
recording)  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under the general  
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth  
moving slow-motion.  
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a  
golf or tennis swing.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
Select [EXECUTE], and press the REC  
START/STOP button on the [SMTH SLW  
REC] screen.  
An about-6-second movie is recorded as a  
24-second slow-motion movie.  
When [Recording···] disappears, recording  
is finished.  
EXPOSURE/IRIS  
x DIAL ASSIGN  
You can select assign settings with the  
EXPOSURE/IRIS dial from [EXPOSURE]  
(default settings), [IRIS] and [AE SHIFT]  
Select [TIMING] to select one of the  
following start points for recording before  
pressing the REC START/STOP button.  
b Note  
• If you change the assign function from  
EXPOSURE/IRIS to other function, manually  
adjusted items (iris, gain, shutter speed) also  
become automatic.  
[6sec AFTER]*  
[6sec BEFORE]  
x DIAL SENS  
You can select the EXPOSURE/IRIS dial  
sensitivity from [HIGH], [MIDDLE]  
(default settings) or [LOW].  
* The default setting is [6sec AFTER].  
x DIAL ROTATE  
You can select the rotation direction of the  
EXPOSURE/IRIS dial.  
To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], press the  
MENU button.  
BNORMAL  
You can change the screen brightness by  
turning the dial up.  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded.  
• [SMTH SLW REC] settings are automatically  
canceled when you switch off your camcorder.  
• Recording time is estimated time. The recording  
time may be shorter than the set time according  
to recording condition.  
OPPOSITE  
You can change the screen brightness by  
turning the dial down.  
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CNTRST ENHCR  
COLOR BAR  
Since the default setting is [ON], high  
contrast images, such as backlit scene  
images, are detected and unexposed  
shadows of the images are automatically  
reduced  
x ON/OFF  
You can display the color bar or record it on  
the tape by setting to [ON]. It is convenient  
to adjust the color on the monitor connected  
(the default setting is [OFF]).  
b Note  
b Note  
• When you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON],  
[CNTRST ENHCR] is temporarily turned off.  
• This is automatically set to [OFF] the next time  
you switch on the camcorder.  
x TYPE  
You can select the color bar type.  
STEADYSHOT  
x ON/OFF  
You can compensate for camera shake (the  
default setting is [ON]). Set [ON/OFF] to  
[OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional),  
then the image becomes natural.  
x TYPE  
TYPE 1  
You can select the type of the SteadyShot  
function that compensates for camera-  
shake.  
HARD  
Select to activate the SteadyShot function  
with stronger effect. This mode is not  
recommended for recording with camera  
pan, tilt technique.  
TYPE 2  
BSTANDARD  
Select to activate the standard SteadyShot  
function.  
SOFT  
Select to activate the SteadyShot function  
so that it leaves a slight unsteadiness on the  
picture so the picture looks natural.  
TYPE 3  
WIDE CONV.  
AF ASSIST  
Select when a wide conversion lens  
(optional) is attached. This mode is the  
most effective with Sony VCL-HG0862  
wide conversion lens.  
When you set [AF ASSIST] to [ON], you  
can briefly focus manually by turning the  
focus ring during the auto focus. (The  
default setting is [OFF]).  
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Press the MENU button t select the  
dial.  
(CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
BINTELLIGENT  
AE SHIFT  
Adjustment is automatically performed to  
achieve a natural atmosphere according to  
the brightness of the scene.  
You can adjust the exposure between -7  
(dark) and +7 (bright) using the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
when [AE SHIFT] is set to anything other  
than the default setting.  
and the setting value appear  
HIGH  
Redness or blueness will decrease.  
MIDDLE  
b Note  
LOW  
• If you adjust all of the iris, gain, shutter speed  
manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AE  
SHIFT].  
Redness or blueness will increase.  
b Notes  
• This is only effective when white balance is  
adjusted automatically.  
AE RESPONSE  
• [AWB SENS] is not effective under a clear sky  
or the sun.  
You can select the speed to adjust the  
exposure automatically, in accordance with  
the brightness of the subject. [FAST],  
[MIDDLE], and [SLOW] are available (the  
default setting is [FAST]).  
FLCKR REDUCE  
BON  
Select to record under normal conditions.  
Flickering of the screen under a light  
source such as fluorescent lamps will be  
reduced.  
AGC LIMIT  
You can select the upper limit for the Auto  
Gain Control (AGC) from [OFF] (18dB, the  
default setting), [12dB], [6dB] or [0dB].  
OFF  
Select when you do not want to reduce  
flickering of the screen.  
b Note  
• If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot  
obtain the effect of [AGC LIMIT].  
b Note  
• Flickering may not be reduced depending on the  
light source.  
AT IRIS LMT  
You can select the highest iris value for the  
automatic adjustment from [F11] (the  
default settings), [F5.6], [F4].  
HANDLE ZOOM  
You can change the zoom speed of handle  
zoom switch positions H and L (p. 30).  
b Note  
x H  
• If you adjust the iris manually, you cannot  
obtain the effect of [AT IRIS LMT].  
You can select the zoom speed of position  
H of the handle zoom switch from 1 (slow)  
through 8 (fast) (the default setting is 6).  
AWB SENS  
x L  
You can set the auto white balance  
operation under a reddish light source such  
as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under  
a blueish light source such as in outdoor  
shade.  
You can select the zoom speed of position  
L of the handle zoom switch from 1 (slow)  
through 8 (fast) (the default setting is 3).  
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ASSIGN button 1 several times before changing  
[TRANS TIME] or [TRANS CURVE] setting.  
SHOT TRANS  
Select this setting to set the transition time  
and curve. See page 42 for details on using  
the shot transition function.  
DV FRAME REC  
You can record pictures with a stop-motion  
animated effect by alternately recording a  
few frames and then moving the subject a  
little. Operate your camcorder using the  
Remote Commander to prevent camera  
shake.  
x TRANS TIME  
Select transition time ([3.5 sec] to [15.0  
sec] seconds, the default setting is [4 sec]).  
x TRANS CURVE  
Select the transition curve. The transition  
curve changes as follows.  
*1: parameter level  
BOFF  
Select to record in the standard recording  
mode.  
*2: transition of time  
ON (  
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LINEAR  
Select to record pictures using the DV  
FRAME REC function.  
1 Select [ON] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
Make the transition linearly.  
*1  
dial.  
2 Press the MENU button to hide the  
menu screen.  
*2  
3 Press the REC START/STOP button.  
A picture (approximately 5 frames) is  
recorded, and your camcorder enters  
the standby mode.  
BSOFT STOP  
Make the transition slowly at the end.  
4 Move the subject and repeat step 3.  
*1  
b Note  
• When you use frame recording continuously,  
the remaining tape time will not be indicated  
correctly.  
*2  
• The last scene will be longer than other scenes.  
• You cannot record index signals during frame  
recording.  
• This is automatically set to [OFF] if you turn the  
power off and back on.  
SOFT TRANS  
Make the transition slowly at the  
beginning and end, and linearly in  
between.  
*1  
BACK LIGHT  
When you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ON], .  
is displayed and the back light function is  
enabled (the default setting is [OFF]).  
*2  
b Note  
• You cannot change [TRANS TIME] and  
[TRANS CURVE] settings during store, check,  
or execution of [SHOT TRANS]. Cancel  
[SHOT TRANS] setting by pressing the  
b Notes  
• The back light function is canceled when you  
set [SPOTLIGHT] to [ON].  
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Press the MENU button t select the  
dial.  
(CAMERA SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
• You cannot use the back light function if 2 or  
more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed  
are adjusted manually.  
• The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
To cancel before starting the operation,  
select [OFF] in step 1.  
Once you press the REC START/STOP  
button, the setting is canceled.  
STBY  
REC  
Fading out  
Fading in  
SPOTLIGHT  
WHITE FADER  
When you set [SPOTLIGHT] to [ON]  
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), you can reduce overexposed  
highlights on faces of people who are under  
strong light, such as on a stage, during  
recording (the default setting is [OFF]).  
BLACK FADER  
b Notes  
• The spotlight function is canceled when you set  
[BACK LIGHT] to [ON].  
• You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or  
more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed  
are adjusted manually.  
b Note  
• This is automatically set to [OFF] if you turn the  
power off and back on.  
• The setting automatically returns to [OFF]  
(default) when you set the POWER switch to  
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.  
D.EXTENDER (Digital Extender)  
When you set [D.EXTENDER] to [ON]  
(
), the image is displayed about 1.5  
times larger. The picture quality  
deteriorates due to the digital process. You  
can enlarge images of distant subjects such  
as wild birds. (The default setting is [OFF]).  
b Note  
• This is automatically set to [OFF] if you turn the  
power off and back on.  
FADER  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during  
fading in) or [REC] (during fading out)  
mode.  
2 Press the REC START/STOP button.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
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(AUDIO SET) menu  
Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO  
REC LV/DV AU. MODE, etc.)  
b Note  
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is  
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
MULTI-SOUND  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
You can select whether to play back audio  
recorded using other devices with dual  
sound or stereo sound.  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(AUDIO SET) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
BSTEREO  
Plays back with main and sub sound (or  
stereo sound).  
AUDIO REC LV  
You can adjust the recording sound level  
manually.  
1
Plays back with main sound (or the left  
channel sound).  
x AUTO/MANUAL  
2
BAUTO  
Plays back with sub sound (or the right  
channel sound).  
Select [AUTO] to adjust the recording  
sound level automatically.  
b Notes  
MANUAL(  
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• You can play back, but cannot record a dual  
sound track cassette on your camcorder.  
• The setting automatically returns to [STEREO]  
(default) when you set the POWER switch to  
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.  
Select [MANUAL] to adjust the recording  
sound level during recording or standby.  
x LEVEL  
You can adjust the recording sound level  
when you set [AUDIO REC LV] to  
[MANUAL]. The recording sound level  
increases as the level bars go to the right.  
DV AUDIO MIX  
You can monitor the sound recorded on the  
tape with audio dubbing or 4ch microphone  
recording during playback.  
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• Use headphones to monitor the sound when  
adjusting it.  
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12  
hours.  
BST1  
Select to output only the originally  
recorded sound.  
MIX  
DV AU. MODE  
Select to synthesize and output the  
originally recorded sound and the sound  
added afterwards.  
(DV Audio mode)  
B12BIT  
ST2  
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo  
sounds).  
Select to output only the sound added  
afterwards.  
16BIT (  
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Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound  
with high quality).  
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(DISPLAY SET)  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(AUDIO SET) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
menu  
Display settings of the display and the  
viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA  
CODE, etc.)  
b Notes  
• You cannot adjust the balance of the sound  
recorded on a tape in the 16-bit DV audio mode.  
• The setting automatically returns to the default  
setting when you set the POWER switch OFF  
(CHG) for more than 12 hours.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
PEAKING  
x ON/OFF  
When you set [PEAKING] to [ON], the  
outline of the subject on the screen is  
enhanced for easier focusing. (The default  
setting is [OFF]).  
x COLOR  
[WHITE], [RED], [YELLOW] are  
available for the outline color. (The default  
setting is [WHITE].)  
x LEVEL  
[HIGH], [MIDDLE], [LOW] are available  
for the outline level. (The default setting is  
[MIDDLE].)  
b Note  
• The image with enhanced outline is not  
recorded on the tape.  
z Tip  
• This makes focusing easier when used  
with expanded focus display (p. 32).  
HISTOGRAM  
When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON],  
[HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display a  
distribution of tones in your picture)  
window appears on the screen (the default  
setting is [OFF]).  
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b Note  
This item is useful when you adjust  
exposure. You can adjust EXPOSURE/  
IRIS while checking [HISTOGRAM]  
window (p. 32). [HISTOGRAM] will not  
be recorded on a tape or “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• Screen indicators are not output from the analog  
jacks when a marker is displayed.  
z Tips  
• You can display the center marker and the  
guideframe marker at the same time.  
• You can obtain a balanced composition by  
positioning the subject at the cross points of the  
guideframe marker.  
• Markers are displayed only on the LCD panel  
and viewfinder (they are not output from the  
jacks).  
Darker  
Brightness  
Brighter  
EXP.FOCUS TYPE  
z Tips  
You can set a type of the expanded focus  
display.  
• The left area on the graph shows the darker  
areas of the picture while the right area shows  
the brighter areas.  
• If you set ZEBRA to [70] or [100], the guide is  
BTYPE 1  
Simply enlarges images.  
TYPE 2  
Enlarges and shows images in white and  
black.  
MARKER  
When you set [ON/OFF] to [ON], you can  
display [CENTER] and [GUIDEFRAME]  
markers.  
CAM DATA DSP (Camera data  
display)  
When you set [CAM DATA DSP] to [ON],  
the iris, shutter speed, and gain settings are  
constantly displayed (the default setting is  
[OFF]).  
x ON/OFF  
When you select [ON], a marker is  
displayed (the default setting is [OFF]). The  
marker is not recorded.  
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x CENTER  
When you set [CENTER] to [ON], the  
marker is displayed at the center of the  
screen (the default setting is [ON]).  
x GUIDEFRAME  
Iris value  
Gain value  
Shutter speed  
When you set [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON],  
the marker for checking the horizontal and  
vertical positions of the subject is displayed  
(the default setting is [OFF]).  
z Tips  
• When set to manual, the values are displayed  
regardless of the camera data display settings.  
indicates auto settings.  
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Press the MENU button t select the  
EXEC dial.  
(DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH  
• The items displayed by setting [CAM DATA  
DSP] to [ON] are different from the items that  
will be displayed when [DATA CODE] is set to  
[CAMERA DATA] (p. 64).  
• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable  
time with the battery is slightly reduced.  
VF B.LIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
AU.LVL DISP (Audio level display)  
Since the default setting is [ON], audio  
level meter is displayed.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable  
time with the battery is slightly reduced.  
Audio level meter  
LCD BRIGHT  
VF POWERMODE  
You can adjust the LCD bright using the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The brightness of  
recorded pictures is not affected.  
BAUTO  
When the LCD screen is closed or during  
reverse shooting, the finder is lit.  
z Tip  
ON  
• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p. 19).  
The LCD screen and finder are always lit.  
LCD COLOR  
DATA CODE  
You can adjust the LCD color intensity  
using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The color  
of recorded pictures is not affected.  
During playback, you can display the  
information (data code) recorded  
automatically at the time of recording is  
displayed.  
LCD BL LEVEL  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
DATE  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
Displays the date and time.  
CAMERA DATA  
Displays camera setting data.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is  
automatically set to [BRIGHT].  
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REMAINING  
60min  
0:00:00  
60min  
HDV1080  
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BAUTO  
Displays the remaining tape indicator for  
about 8 seconds in situations such as those  
described below.  
AUTO  
F1.7  
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dB  
100  
• When you set the POWER switch to VCR  
or CAMERA with a cassette inserted.  
• When you press N (PLAY) or the  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.  
ASteadyShot off  
BExposure  
ON  
is displayed when shooting  
Always displays the remaining tape  
indicator.  
with automatic adjustment of iris/gain/  
shutter speed, and  
when shooting with manual adjustment.  
CIris  
is displayed  
DISP OUTPUT  
is displayed in the iris value  
display area when you manually set the  
iris value to the maximum.  
DGain  
EShutter speed  
FWhite balance  
is displayed when you play back  
images recorded using shot transition.  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the  
viewfinder.  
b Notes  
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), the  
shutter speed, and the iris value appear when  
still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are  
played back.  
• In the DATE display, the date and time are  
displayed in the same area. If you record a  
picture without setting the clock, [-- -- --] and [--  
:--:--] will appear.  
LETTER SIZE  
BNORMAL  
Select to display the menu screen at  
normal size.  
2x  
Select to display the selected menu item at  
double the normal height.  
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(IN/OUT REC)  
menu  
Recording settings, input and output  
settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV  
WIDE REC/ TV TYPE, etc.)  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
HDV format.  
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only HDV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
DV (  
)
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
DV format.  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(IN/OUT REC) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
During i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only DV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
REC FORMAT  
You can select a recording format.  
BHDV1080i (  
Records in the HDV1080i specification.  
)
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
[VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the  
connected device, such as a VCR, may not be  
able to recognize the video signal from your  
camcorder.  
• When [AUTO] is selected and the signal  
switches between HDV and DV formats, the  
picture and sound are interrupted temporarily.  
DV (  
)
Records in the DV format.  
b Note  
• When you output the recording picture using an  
i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] (p. 67)  
accordingly.  
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON], pictures  
are output as follows:  
VCR HDV/DV  
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is output  
as it is.  
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is not  
output.  
You can select the playback signal.  
Normally select [AUTO].  
When your camcorder is connected to  
another device using an i.LINK cable,  
select the signal to input/output from the  
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). The selected  
signal is recorded or played back.  
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an  
HDV signal is not output.  
DV REC MODE (DV Recording  
mode)  
BAUTO  
Switches the signals between HDV and  
DV formats automatically when playing  
back a tape.  
During i.LINK connection, switches the  
signals between HDV and DV formats  
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the  
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).  
This function is effective only when [REC  
FORMAT] is set to [DV].  
BSP (SP)  
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on  
a cassette.  
HDV (  
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and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
LP (LP)  
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times  
the SP mode (Long Play).  
i.LINK CONV  
b Notes  
• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like  
noise may appear or sound may be interrupted  
when you play back the tape on other  
camcorders or VCRs.  
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in  
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture  
may be distorted or the time code may not be  
written properly between the scenes.  
You can convert signals in HDV format to  
DV format, and output pictures in DV  
format from the HDV/DV interface  
(i.LINK).  
BOFF  
Outputs the pictures from the HDV/DV  
interface (i.LINK) in accordance with the  
settings in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR  
HDV/DV].  
• You cannot choose the LP mode for the HDV  
format recording.  
ON  
DV WIDE REC  
Pictures in HDV format are converted to  
DV format, and pictures in DV format are  
output in DV format.  
You can select the aspect ratio for recording  
according to a type of your TV. Refer also  
to the instruction manuals supplied with  
your TV.  
b Notes  
• For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see  
[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 66).  
BON  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting  
[i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected  
video device may not be able to recognize the  
video signal from your camcorder.  
Records pictures in the size that matches  
the full screen of a 16:9 (wide) TV.  
OFF (  
)
Records pictures in the size that matches  
the full screen of a 4:3 TV.  
TV TYPE  
b Notes  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on a type of your TV when playing back the  
picture. The recorded pictures are played  
back as following illustrations.  
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 67).  
• When you select HDV format, the image size is  
fixed to 16:9. You cannot record in 4:3 size.  
B16:9  
Select to view your pictures on a 16:9  
(wide) TV.  
COMPONENT  
You can select the type of connection when  
connecting your camcorder to a TV with  
the component input jack.  
HDV/DV (16:9)  
format pictures  
DV (4:3) format  
pictures  
576i  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
B1080i/576i  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV that has the component input jack  
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(MEMORY SET)  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(IN/OUT REC) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
menu  
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)  
4:3  
Select to view your pictures on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
HDV/DV (16:9)  
format pictures  
DV (4:3) format  
pictures  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(MEMORY SET) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
b Notes  
• This is not effective for the i.LINK output.  
QUALITY  
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV with  
an i.LINK cable to play back the tape, [TV  
TYPE] cannot be set.  
BFINE (  
)
Records still images at the fine image  
quality level.  
STANDARD (  
)
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(MB) and the number of recordable  
pictures  
1.2M  
1440  
810  
0.9M  
1080 × 640 ×  
810 480  
VGA  
0.2M  
640 ×  
360  
×
1.2M  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
25  
34  
80  
96  
240  
190  
485  
390  
980  
780  
115  
60  
51  
240  
240  
69  
120  
100  
240  
205  
490  
370  
890  
760  
1800  
1550  
3650  
160  
135  
325  
280  
650  
500  
485  
490  
980  
980  
1970  
1400  
3550  
2850  
7200  
5900  
1970  
1750  
3550  
3600  
7200  
7300  
1150  
1000  
2400  
2100  
4900 14500 14500  
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2 Select [YES] t [YES] by using the SEL/  
1.2M  
1440  
810  
0.9M  
1080 × 640 ×  
810 480  
VGA  
0.2M  
640 ×  
360  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
×
[
Erasing all data...] is displayed.  
[Completed] is displayed when all  
unprotected images are deleted.  
1.2M  
2GB  
4GB  
3150  
4300 12000 15000  
7500 10000 30000 30000  
6300 8500 23500 29500  
14500 19500 59000 59000  
b Notes  
• Release the write protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” beforehand when using the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab  
(p. 104).  
• The folder will not be deleted even when you  
delete all the pictures in the folder.  
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.  
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image  
quality.  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Erasing all data...] is displayed:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
* Recording: Image size fixed to [  
HDV or DV format (16:9) and [0.9M] in DV  
format (4:3).  
1.2M] in  
Playback: Image size is fixed to [  
1.2M] in  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
HDV format, [ 0.2M] in DV format (16:9)  
and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3).  
FORMAT  
b Note  
• The specifications are for the “Memory Stick  
Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number  
of recordable pictures varies depending on the  
recording environment.  
You do not need to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” since it is already formatted at  
the factory. If you want to format the  
“Memory Stick Duo,” select  
[YES]t[YES].  
Approximate data size of a picture  
b Notes  
(kB)  
´
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Formatting…] is displayed:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
1.2M  
600  
260  
0.9M  
450  
190  
VGA  
150  
60  
0.2M  
130  
60  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.  
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image  
quality  
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” including protected image data and  
newly created folders.  
ALL ERASE  
FILE NO.  
You can delete all the pictures on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” without image  
protection, or in the selected folder.  
BSERIES  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with  
another one. The file number is reset when  
a new folder is created or the recording  
folder is replaced with another.  
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER].  
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
RESET  
Resets the file number to 0001 each time  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.  
[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the  
images in the selected folder.  
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(OTHERS) menu  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(MEMORY SET) by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
Settings while recording on a tape or other  
basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/  
BEEP, etc.)  
NEW FOLDER  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 53 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
When you select [YES], you can create a  
new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on  
a “Memory Stick Duo.” When a folder is  
full (a maximum of 9,999 images are  
stored), a new folder is automatically  
created.  
Press the MENU button t select the  
(OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
b Notes  
• You cannot delete the created folders using your  
camcorder. You will have to format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 69), or delete them  
using your computer.  
• The number of recordable pictures on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the  
number of folders increases.  
CAMERA PROF. (Camera profile)  
You can save up to two kinds of camera  
setups in your camcorder as camera  
profiles. Using these saved profiles lets you  
quickly obtain suitable camera settings  
later.  
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)  
z Tip  
You can select the folder to be used for  
recording by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial, then press the dial.  
• The items that can be saved in the camera  
profile are set values of the menu, the picture  
profiles, and the buttons. You can save these set  
values all in the camera profile.  
z Tips  
x To save camera profile settings  
• As the default setting, pictures are saved in the  
101MSDCF folder.  
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same  
folder will be set as the default folder for  
playback.  
1 Select [SAVE] by the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
2 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing  
profile name by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
3 Select [YES] in the check screen by  
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
The camera profile settings are saved.  
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)  
You can select the playback folder by  
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then  
press the dial.  
z Tips  
• If you select [NEW FILE], profile name is set to  
[CAM1] or [CAM2].  
• If you select an existing camera profile as a  
destination, the camera profile is overwritten.  
x To change profile name  
You can change the camera profile name.  
1 Select [PROFILE NAME] by the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
2 Select the camera profile that you want  
to change the name by the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
[PROFILE NAME] appears.  
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3 Change the profile name by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
b Note  
• If [EXP.FOCUS] is selected, you cannot record  
still images with the main unit button. Please  
use the PHOTO button on the Remote  
Commander.  
z Tip  
• The method of inputting the name is the  
same as the method of setting the name  
of the picture profile (p. 38).  
CLOCK SET  
4 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial, then press the dial.  
Profile name is changed.  
WORLD TIME  
x To load camera profile settings  
You can load the camera profile settings  
and use your camcorder with the settings.  
When you use your camcorder abroad, you  
can adjust the clock to the local time by  
setting the time difference with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
When you set the time difference to 0, the  
clock returns to the original setting.  
1 Select [LOAD] by the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
2 Select the camera profile which you  
want to load by the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial.  
3 Select [YES] in the check screen.  
Your camcorder is restarted and the  
selected camera profile becomes  
effective.  
LANGUAGE  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) in case that you cannot  
find your native tongue among the options.  
x To delete camera profile settings  
1 Select [DELETE] by the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
2 Select the camera profile you want to  
delete by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
3 Select [YES] in the check screen.  
USB SELECT  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
personal computer with a USB cable and  
view pictures on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
on the computer (p. 83). You can also  
connect the camcorder to a PictBridge  
compatible printer (p. 80) using this  
function.  
ASSIGN BTN  
PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS  
You can select a function to assign to the  
PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button.  
B
Memory Stick  
Select to view pictures on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” on the computer or to export  
them to the computer.  
BPHOTO  
Records a still image (p. 27).  
PictBridge PRINT  
EXP.FOCUS  
Select to connect your camcorder to a  
PictBridge compatible printer to print out  
directly (p. 80).  
The PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button  
acts the same function as the EXPANDED  
FOCUS button (p. 32).  
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Press the MENU button t select the  
(OTHERS) by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)  
BEEP  
When you set [PB ZOOM] to [ON], you  
can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5  
times (still images about 1.5 to 5 times).  
(The default setting is [OFF]). You can  
adjust the magnification with the zoom  
lever. To end the zoom, press the W side of  
the zoom lever.  
BON  
Activates a melody when you start/stop  
recording.  
OFF  
Cancels the melody.  
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
z Tip  
The camera recording lamp will not light up  
during recording when you set this to [OFF]  
(the default setting is [ON]).  
• To move the zoom horizontally, press the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial, then turn the dial. To move  
the zoom vertically, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial one more time, then turn the dial.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)  
QUICK REC  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
use the supplied Remote Commander  
You can slightly reduce the recording start  
point time when resuming recording by  
turning the POWER switch from OFF  
(CHG) to CAMERA.  
z Tip  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another VCR  
remote control unit.  
BOFF  
It takes some time to restart recording from  
the state that the drum has stopped  
rotating, but the transition from the last  
recorded scene is smooth.  
ON (  
)
The time shortens slightly until recording  
restarts from the state that the drum has  
stopped rotating, but the transition from  
the last recorded scene may not be smooth.  
Select this when you do not want to miss a  
recording chance.  
z Tips  
• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval  
between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on  
your computer is recommended).  
• When the camcorder is left in standby for more  
than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits from  
standby (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape  
wear and battery loss. Since the power does not  
turn off, you can restart recording by pressing  
the REC START/STOP button again.  
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Dubbing/Editing  
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation  
(p. 15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.  
Connecting to external devices  
The connection method and the image quality will differ depending on the VCR, DVD/HDD  
device and the connectors used.  
: Signal flow  
Camcorder  
Cable  
External device  
HDV1080i compatible  
device  
t HD quality*  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
1
2
• i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required on the external device.  
AV device with i.LINK jack  
t SD quality*  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
1
2
1
1
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
AV device with S VIDEO jack  
t SD quality*  
1
(Red)  
(White)  
(Yellow)  
AV device with audio/video  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
2
jacks*  
1
t SD quality*  
(Red)  
(White)  
(Yellow)  
*1 Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the  
connection.  
*2 When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  
cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to  
the audio jack on the device.  
b Note  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.  
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73  
             
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc. (Continued)  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
1
2
Using an i.LINK cable (optional)  
The dubbed format (HDV/DV) differs depending on the recording format or the format  
supported by the VCR/DVD device. See the table below for selecting the appropriate settings,  
and perform necessary menu setting.  
b Note  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may  
not correctly identify the video signal.  
z Tip  
• This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be  
connected.  
Format supported by the  
Menu setting  
Camcorder  
recording  
format  
VCR/DVD device  
Copy format  
HDV  
[VCR HDV/DV] [i.LINK CONV]  
DV format  
1
format*  
(p. 67)  
Copy HDV recording as  
HDV  
3
HDV  
HDV  
*  
[OFF]  
Convert HDV recording to  
DV  
[AUTO]  
HDV  
DV  
DV  
DV  
DV  
DV  
[ON]  
Copy DV recording as DV  
[OFF]  
When tape is recorded in both HDV and DV format  
Convert both HDV and DV  
HDV/DV  
DV  
DV  
[AUTO]  
[HDV]  
[ON]  
format to DV  
3
Copy only portions  
HDV  
DV  
HDV  
*  
[OFF]  
recorded in HDV format  
2
3
*  
*  
2
2
Copy only portions  
recorded in DV format  
HDV  
DV  
*  
*  
[DV]  
[OFF]  
DV  
DV  
*1 Recording device compliant with the HDV1080i specification.  
*2 The tape advances, but no video or sound is recorded (blank).  
*3 Picture is not recognized (no recording is made).  
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b Notes  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the appropriate input  
(such as video input1 and video input2).  
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and  
the signal switches between HDV and DV  
formats, the picture and sound are interrupted  
temporarily.  
• When the recorder is HDR-FX7E, set [VCR  
HDV/DV] to [AUTO] (p. 66).  
3
4
Connect your VCR/DVD device to  
your camcorder as a recording  
device.  
• When the player and the recorder are both  
HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDR-  
FX7E and connected with the i.LINK cable,  
after pausing or stopping and then resuming the  
recording, the images will be a bit choppy or  
rough at that point.  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (the  
default setting) when connecting with an A/V  
connecting cable (p. 65).  
See page 73 for connection details.  
Start playback on the camcorder,  
and recording on the VCR/DVD  
device.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
When connecting with the A/V  
connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(optional)  
Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the  
video plug (yellow). This connection  
produces pictures more faithfully. This  
connection produces higher quality DV  
format pictures. The audio will not be  
output when you connect with the  
S VIDEO cable alone.  
5
When dubbing is complete, stop  
your camcorder and the VCR/DVD  
device.  
b Notes  
• The following cannot be output via the HDV/  
DV interface (i.LINK):  
Dubbing to another device  
– Indicators  
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorder  
1
2
Prepare your camcorder for  
playback.  
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not  
output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK)  
jack during playback pause or in any playback  
mode other than normal playback.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on your camcorder while  
recording to a VCR/DVD device.  
– Data codes (date/time/camera settings data)  
may not be displayed or recorded depending  
on the device or application.  
Insert the recorded cassette.  
Slide the POWER switch to VCR.  
Set [TV TYPE] according to the  
playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 67).  
Prepare your VCR/DVD device for  
recording.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
When dubbing to the VCR, insert a  
cassette for recording.  
When dubbing to the DVD recorder,  
insert a DVD for recording.  
Continued ,  
75  
 
Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device,  
etc. (Continued)  
Recording pictures  
from a VCR  
You can record pictures from a VCR on a  
tape. You can record a scene as a still image  
on a “Memory Stick Duo.” You can record  
pictures in the HDV format by connecting  
an HDV1080i specification compatible  
device. Be sure to insert a cassette or a  
“Memory Stick Duo” for recording in your  
camcorder beforehand.  
• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your  
camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you may  
not operate your camcorder on your DVD  
recorder even if its instruction manual says you  
can. If you can set the input mode to HDV or  
DV on your DVD recorder and can input/output  
pictures, follow the steps in “Dubbing to another  
device.”  
z Tips  
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR  
device using an i.LINK cable.  
• To record the date/time and camera settings data  
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,  
display them on the screen.  
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and  
sound signals are transmitted digitally,  
producing high quality pictures.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall socket  
using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 15). Refer also to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the  
devices to be connected.  
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format  
of the output signal (  
) will be indicated on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
or  
b Notes  
• You need an i.LINK cable for this operation.  
• You cannot perform this operation with the A/V  
connecting cable.  
• Your camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal.  
Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device  
to be attached.  
• Your camcorder can only record from a PAL  
source. For example, French video or TV  
programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded  
correctly. See page 101 for details on TV color  
systems.  
• If you use a 21-pin adaptor to input PAL source,  
you need a dual direction 21-pin adaptor  
(optional).  
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HDV1080i  
compatible device  
AVdevicewith  
i.LINK jack  
Recording movies  
1
Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
2
Set the input signal of your  
camcorder.  
t HD quality  
t SD quality  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when  
recording from an HDV format  
compatible device.  
To i.LINK connector  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or  
[AUTO] when recording from a DV  
format compatible device (p. 66).  
: Signal  
flow  
i.LINK cable  
(optional)  
3
Connect your VCR as a player to  
your camcorder.  
When an i.LINK cable is connected, the  
format of the input signal (  
or  
) will be  
indicated on the LCD screen of your  
camcorder (this indicator may appear on  
the screen of the playback device,  
however, it will not be recorded).  
To HDV/DV  
interface (i.LINK)  
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with  
HDV1080i specification is required.  
4
5
Insert a cassette into the VCR.  
Set your camcorder to recording  
pause.  
While pressing X (PAUSE), press both  
z REC (record) buttons  
simultaneously.  
Continued ,  
77  
 
Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued)  
Recording still images  
Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick Duo” for  
recording in your camcorder beforehand,  
and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to  
[PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 71).  
1
2
Perform steps 1 to 4 in  
“Recording movies.”  
Start playing the cassette.  
6
Start playing the cassette on your  
VCR.  
The pictures on the VCR appear on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
The picture played on the VCR appears  
on the LCD screen of your camcorder.  
3
Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED  
FOCUS button at the scene you  
want to record.  
7
8
Press X (PAUSE) again at the  
point you want to start recording.  
Press x (STOP) to stop  
recording.  
b Note  
• Movies will be fixed to image size [  
1.2M]  
when playing back in the HDV format. Movies  
will be fixed to image size [ 0.2M] (16:9) or  
[VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when playing back in the  
DV format.  
b Notes  
• You cannot record TV programs from the  
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK).  
• You can record pictures from DV devices only  
in the DV format.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on your camcorder while  
recording to a VCR.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
– If you pause or stop the recording and restart  
it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.  
z Tip  
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with  
black bands on the right and left sides on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
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Copying movies from  
tape to “Memory  
Stick Duo” as still  
images  
You can record still images on a “Memory  
Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert a recorded  
tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” in your  
camcorder, and set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS]  
to [PHOTO] (the default setting) (p. 71)  
beforehand.  
Deleting recorded  
pictures from the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
Playback a picture you want to  
3
Press the MEMORY/DELETE  
button.  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to the  
VCR.  
MEMORY/  
DELETE  
Search and record the scene you  
want to record.  
[Delete this image?] will be  
displayed.  
Press N (Play) to play back the tape,  
then press the PHOTO/EXPANDED  
FOCUS button at the scene you want to  
record.  
b Notes  
• The date and time at which the picture was  
recorded on the tape and the date and time at  
which the picture was stored on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” are recorded. On your camcorder,  
the date and time at which the picture was  
recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera  
setting data recorded on the tape cannot be  
stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
4
Select [YES] by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the  
dial.  
b Note  
• The pictures cannot be restored once they  
are deleted.  
• Movies will be fixed to image size [  
when playing back in the HDV format. Movies  
will be fixed to image size [ 0.2M] (16:9) or  
1.2M]  
[VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when playing back in the  
DV format.  
• You cannot record still images while using [PB  
Continued ,  
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Deleting recorded pictures from  
the “Memory Stick Duo”  
(Continued)  
Printing recorded  
images (PictBridge  
compliant printer)  
You can print out pictures using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
b Note  
• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory  
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to  
the write-protect position (p. 104), or when the  
selected picture is protected (p. 91).  
z Tips  
Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder  
to obtain power from the wall socket.  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”, containing  
still images into your camcorder and turn  
on the printer.  
• To delete images from the index screen, use the  
VOLUME/MEMORY button to move the B  
mark to the images you want to and perform  
steps 3 and 4.  
• To delete all pictures at once, select [  
ERASE] (p. 69).  
ALL  
Connecting your camcorder to the  
printer  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
Press the MENU button, and  
select  
(OTHERS) menu t  
[USB SELECT] t [PictBridge  
PRINT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial.  
3
Connect the USB cable to the  
(USB) jacks of your camcorder  
and the printer.  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
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1 Select [SET] t [DATE/TIME] t  
[DATE] or [DAY & TIME] with the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
2 Select [  
RETURN] by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the  
dial.  
The PictBridge selection screen appears  
again.  
One of the images stored on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.  
4
Select [EXEC] t [YES] with the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
When printing is finished, [Printing...]  
disappears and the image selection  
screen appears again.  
Printing  
Press the MENU button when printing  
is completed.  
1
Select the image you want to print  
with the VOLUME/MEMORY  
button.  
b Notes  
2
Set the number of copies you  
want to print if necessary.  
• We do not guarantee proper operation when a  
PictBridge incompatible device is connected.  
• Refer also to the operating instructions for the  
printer to be used.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
If you do not want to set the number, go  
to step 3 (the number will be  
automatically set to 1).  
the printer is connected (  
is on the screen).  
1 Select [SET] t [COPIES] with the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
The operations may not be performed properly.  
– Operate the POWER switch.  
2 Select the number by turning the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.  
– Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.  
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
3 Select [  
RETURN] by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the  
dial.  
The PictBridge selection screen appears  
again.  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
• Depending on your printer, the top, bottom or  
side edges may be cut. Particularly when  
printing a wide (16:9) image, the sides may be  
cut significantly.  
z Tip  
• You can set the number up to 20.  
• Some printer models may not support the date/  
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
operating instructions for details.  
• We cannot guarantee the printing of images  
recorded with a device other than your  
camcorder.  
3
To print the date/time on the  
image, set as follows.  
If you do not want to print the date/time,  
go to step 4.  
Continued ,  
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Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)  
z Tip  
• PictBridge is an industry standard established  
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association  
(CIPA). You can print still images without using  
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a  
digital video camera or digital still camera,  
regardless of model or manufacturer.  
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Using a Computer  
Connecting to a  
computer  
Copying still images  
to a computer  
When connecting your camcorder to a  
computer, the following operations are  
available:  
Copying the still images on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” to the computer  
System requirements  
For Windows users  
• OS: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows  
Millennium Edition/Windows XP Home  
Edition/Windows XP Professional  
Standard installation is required. Operation is  
not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.  
• CPU: MMX Pentium 200MHz or faster  
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).  
Copying the movie on a tape in the HDV  
format to the computer  
Copying the movie on a tape in the DV  
format to the computer  
For Macintosh users  
• OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/  
v10.3/v10.4)  
• Others: USB port (provided as standard).  
About connection  
There are 2 ways to connect your  
camcorder to a computer:  
– USB cable  
Step:1 Using the USB cable  
• You can do this operation with the standard  
driver on your computer. You do not need to  
install any software.  
To copy still images on a “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
– i.LINK cable  
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert  
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which pictures are  
recorded into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
(optional), then insert it into the Memory Stick  
slot on your computer to copy still images to the  
computer.  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
your computer is not compatible with it, connect  
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of  
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.  
To copy movies on a tape  
Notes on connecting to a computer  
• When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK  
cable to connect your camcorder to a computer,  
make sure to connect the connector in the  
correct direction. If you insert the connector  
forcibly, it may be damaged, and cause a  
malfunction of your camcorder.  
• You cannot do the following:  
– Copying pictures on a tape to a computer with  
a USB cable.  
– Copying pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
to a computer with an i.LINK cable.  
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct  
procedure when disconnecting it from the  
computer (p. 85).  
Continued ,  
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Copying still images to a computer (Continued)  
4
5
Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
Press the MENU button.  
The menu index screen is  
displayed.  
To USB jack  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
6
7
Select  
SELECT] t [  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
(p. 71).  
(OTHERS) t [USB  
Memory Stick]  
To USB jack  
Connect the USB cable to the  
(USB) jacks on your camcorder  
and your computer.  
It may take a while until your computer  
recognizes your camcorder for the first  
time.  
• Do not connect your camcorder to the computer  
at this point.  
• The computer may not recognize the camcorder  
if you connect them with the USB cable before  
turning on your camcorder.  
• See page 86 for the recommended connection.  
Step:2 Copying the pictures  
For Windows users  
Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon  
displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag  
and drop a picture in the folder onto the  
hard disk drive of your computer.  
1
Turn on the computer.  
Close down all applications running on  
the computer.  
For Windows 2000/Windows XP  
Log on as an Administrator.  
2
3
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into  
your camcorder.  
Prepare the power source for  
your camcorder.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain  
AC power (p. 15).  
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Disconnecting the USB cable  
For Windows users  
If [USB CONNECTING] appears on the  
LCD screen, follow the procedure below to  
disconnect the USB cable.  
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon  
on the task tray.  
Click this icon.  
1
2
3
A Folder containing image files recorded  
by other camcorders without the folder  
creation function (for playback only).  
Task tray  
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage  
Device-Drive].  
B Folder containing image files recorded  
by your camcorder when no new folders  
have been created, only [101MSDCF] is  
displayed.  
Click here.  
C Folder containing movie data recorded  
by other camcorders without the folder  
creation function (for playback only)  
3 Click [OK].  
Folder  
101MSDCF (up DSC0ss Still image  
to 999MSDCF) ss.JPG file  
File  
Meaning  
4 Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camcorder and computer.  
If [USB CONNECTING] does not appear  
on the LCD screen, do only step 4.  
ssss are numbers between 0001 and  
9999.  
b Note  
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct  
procedure, otherwise files in the “Memory Stick  
Duo” may not be updated correctly. Also, this  
may cause a malfunction of the “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
For Macintosh users  
Double-click the drive icon, then drag and  
drop the desired picture file onto the hard  
disk of your computer.  
For Macintosh users  
1 Close down all applications running on the  
computer.  
2 Drag and drop the drive icon on the  
desktop onto the [Trash] icon.  
3 Disconnect the USB cable from the  
camcorder and computer.  
Continued ,  
85  
   
Copying still images to a  
computer (Continued)  
Copying movies on a  
tape to a computer  
b Notes  
Connect your camcorder to the computer  
with an i.LINK cable.  
• If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the  
computer before disconnecting the USB cable  
and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
access lamp is lit.  
The computer needs to have an i.LINK  
connector and be installed with editing  
software that can copy video signals. The  
software required depends on the format of  
the recorded pictures and the format for  
copying to the computer (HDV or DV) as  
shown in the table below.  
• Make sure to disconnect the USB cable before  
turning off your camcorder.  
Recommended connection  
Observe the following points when  
connecting to ensure the camcorder  
operates correctly.  
• Connect the camcorder to a computer via the  
USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are  
connected to the computer.  
• If your computer has a USB keyboard and a  
USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them  
connected and connect the camcorder to an  
available USB jack with the USB cable.  
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two  
or more USB devices to the computer.  
• Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the  
USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or  
USB hub.  
• Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack  
on the computer.  
• Operation is not guaranteed even for the  
recommended environments.  
Format for  
Recorded  
copying to  
Required software  
format  
the computer  
Editing software  
capable of  
copying HDV  
signal  
HDV  
HDV  
DV  
Editing software  
capable of  
copying DV  
signal  
HDV  
Editing software  
capable of  
copying DV  
signal  
DV  
DV  
b Notes  
• You cannot copy movies using a USB cable.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of the  
software for the details on image copying.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of the editing  
software for the recommended connection.  
• Some editing software on the computer may not  
work correctly.  
• You cannot change format DV to HDV.  
The required menu settings vary depending  
on the recorded images and the format  
(HDV or DV) to be copied to the computer.  
Format for  
Recorded  
copying to  
Menu setting*  
format  
the computer  
[VCR HDV/DV]  
t [HDV]  
[i.LINK CONV]  
t [OFF]  
HDV  
HDV  
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• The computer may freeze or may not recognize  
the signal from your camcorder in the following  
situations.  
– Connecting your camcorder to a computer  
that does not support the video signal formats  
appearing on the LCD screen of your  
camcorder display (HDV or DV).  
– Changing [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 66) and  
[i.LINK CONV] (p. 67) settings while  
connected with an i.LINK cable.  
– Changing [REC FORMAT] setting while  
connected with an i.LINK cable with the  
POWER switch set to CAMERA (p. 66).  
Format for  
copying to  
the computer  
Recorded  
format  
Menu setting*  
[VCR HDV/DV]  
t [HDV]  
[i.LINK CONV]  
t [ON]  
HDV  
DV  
DV  
DV  
[VCR HDV/DV]  
t [DV]  
[i.LINK CONV]  
t [OFF]  
– Changing the POWER switch position while  
connected with an i.LINK cable.  
* See page 53 for menu settings.  
• The format (HDV or DV) of input/output signal  
appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder  
while connected with an i.LINK cable.  
z Tips  
• To copy HDV format images as they are  
without changing their format, an HDV  
compatible environment is required.  
For details, refer to your software instruction  
manual or contact the software manufacturer.  
Step:2 Copying the movies  
• To play movies by a regular DVD player, you  
need to create DVD video in the SD format. the  
DVD video is not in the HDV format.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC  
1 Prepare editing software (not provided).  
2 Turn on your computer.  
Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable  
3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set  
the POWER switch to VCR.  
4 Set the menu of your camcorder.  
The menu settings vary depending on  
the copying image.  
5 Copy images to the computer with your  
HDV/DV interface  
(i.LINK)  
software.  
b Notes  
i.LINK cable (optional)  
• If images are copied in HDV format but not  
recognized, your editing software may not  
support HDV format. Convert the images to DV  
format according to step 4 and copy again.  
• A tape recorded in DV format cannot be copied  
to a computer in HDV format.  
Notes on connecting to the computer  
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first,  
then to your camcorder. Connecting in the  
opposite order may cause static electricity to  
build up, resulting in a malfunction of your  
camcorder.  
Continued ,  
87  
Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)  
z Tips  
• Check the specs, features and latest information  
of your software on the software manufacturer's  
website.  
• When images recorded in HDV format are  
copied to a computer, the file size is about 2GB  
(almost the same as a DV file) for a 10-minute  
movie if the video compression format is  
MPEG2.  
When copying the movie in the HDV  
format from the computer to your  
camcorder  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK  
CONV] to [OFF] (p. 66, 67).  
b Note  
• To copy an HDV format movie edited on a  
computer back onto a tape in HDV format is  
possible so long as your editing software  
supports copying HDV movies onto tape. For  
details, contact the software manufacturer.  
When copying the movie in the DV  
format from the computer to your  
camcorder  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] (p. 66).  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the  
problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.  
• Power sources//LCD screen/Remote Commander···p. 89  
• Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”···p. 90  
• Recording···p. 91  
• Playback···p. 93  
• Connecting to TV···p. 95  
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices···p. 96  
• Connecting to a computer···p. 97  
Power sources//LCD screen/Remote Commander  
The power does not turn on or abruptly turns off.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 15).  
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall socket (p. 15).  
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect  
it after about 1 minute.  
• Press the RESET button (p. 119) using a sharp-pointed object.  
The camcorder gets warm.  
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.  
The CHARGE lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 15).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15).  
• Connect the mains lead to the wall socket properly.  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 15).  
The CHARGE lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect  
the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be  
damaged.  
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace  
it with a new one (p. 15, 105).  
• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open  
or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.  
Continued ,  
89  
       
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
The battery pack discharges too quickly.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace  
it with a new one (p. 15, 105).  
The picture remains on the LCD screen.  
• This occurs if you disconnect the DC plug or remove the battery pack without turning off the  
power first. This is not a malfunction.  
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.  
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the picture appears clearly (p. 19).  
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.  
• If you change [VF POWERMODE] to [AUTO], the finder light remains off while the LCD  
panel is open (p. 64).  
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 72).  
• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.  
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight or overhead lighting, away from the remote  
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly.  
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/– terminals matching those of the  
compartment (p. 120).  
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.  
• Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR.  
• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.  
Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”  
The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.  
• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 15).  
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside the camcorder (p. 108).  
The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a  
cassette with Cassette Memory.  
• This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear.  
The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.  
• Set [  
REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining tape indicator (p. 65).  
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The cassette is noisier during rewinding or fast-forwarding.  
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast forward speed increases (compared with battery  
operation) and therefore increases noise. This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot delete pictures or format the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 104).  
• The pictures are protected. Release the protect function on your computer, etc.  
Recording  
The recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button.  
• Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA (p. 25).  
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.  
• Set the write-protect tab of the cassette to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 102).  
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave  
your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 108).  
The handle zoom does not work.  
• Set the handle zoom switch to H or L (p. 30).  
You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one (p. 104).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick  
Duo” (p. 79).  
• Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder or insert another “Memory Stick Duo”  
(p. 69).  
• You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with:  
– While executing [FADER]  
– [SMTH SLW REC]  
– When the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/50  
– While checking/executing shot transition  
• Set [PHOTO/EXP.FOCUS] to [PHOTO](p. 71).  
You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene  
to the next.  
• Perform End search (p. 41).  
• Do not remove the cassette (the picture will be recorded continuously without a break even  
when you turn the power off).  
• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape.  
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape.  
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.  
• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition (p. 72).  
Continued ,  
91  
 
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.  
• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 72).  
• There is no shutter sound while during movie shooting.  
End search does not work.  
• Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 41).  
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.  
• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.  
Auto focus does not function.  
• Press the FOCUS button to set to auto focus (p. 31).  
• If auto focus is difficult to use, focus manually (p. 31).  
Menu items are grayed out or does not work.  
• You cannot select gray out display items in the current recording/playback situation.  
• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The following list shows  
examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.  
Cannot use  
Situation  
[BACK LIGHT]  
[EXPOSURE] is set to manual.  
Two or more of iris/gain/shutter speed are set manually.  
Iris, gain, and shutter speed are all set manually.  
[SPOTLIGHT]  
[EXPOSURE] is set to manual.  
Two or more of iris/gain/shutter speed are set manually.  
Iris, gain, and shutter speed are all set manually.  
[CNTRST ENHCR]  
[D.EXTENDER]  
[AE SHIFT]  
During [BACK LIGHT].  
During [SMTH SLW REC].  
[EXPOSURE] is set to manual.  
Two or more of iris/gain/shutter speed are set manually.  
iris, gain, and shutter speed are all set manually.  
[HISTOGRAM]  
Displaying [COLOR BAR].  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
Displaying [COLOR BAR].  
During [SHOT TRANS].  
Shutter speed, gain, white balance or iris cannot be adjusted manually.  
• Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.  
• This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 34). This is not a malfunction.  
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The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked.  
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that  
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame  
rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.  
The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.  
• Cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 59).  
The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.  
• Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for a few seconds to turn on the backlight  
(p. 19).  
Horizontal stripes appear on the image.  
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. This is not a malfunction. This can be improved by changing the shutter speed (p. 34).  
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.  
• This can be improved by changing the shutter speed (p. 34).  
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.  
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to [0] side (p. 37).  
Playback  
If you are playing back pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” refer also to the Cassette  
tapes/“Memory Stick Duo” section (p. 90).  
You cannot play back tape.  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the VCR.  
• Rewind the tape (p. 28).  
Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back correctly.  
• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders, or have edited  
the data on a computer (In this case, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 105).  
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back correctly. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing.  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 103).  
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal  
standard.  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Horizontal lines appear on the picture. The displayed pictures are not clear or  
do not appear.  
• Video head is dirty. Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 109).  
You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder.  
• Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 61).  
No sound or only a low sound is heard.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 29).  
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 61).  
• Set [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 61).  
• Pictures recorded using [SMTH SLW REC] do not have sounds.  
The picture or sound breaks off.  
• The tape was recorded in both of the HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off.  
• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty (p. 109).  
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.  
“---” is displayed on the screen.  
• The tape you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.  
• A blank section on the tape is being played.  
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read.  
Noises appear and  
or  
is displayed on the screen.  
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is  
not a malfunction.  
Date Search does not work correctly.  
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after the date changed. If one day’s recording is too  
short, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.  
• There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.  
No picture appears during End search or Rec review.  
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
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New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard.  
• Adjust [DV AUDIO MIX] from [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard  
appropriately (p. 61).  
appears on the LCD screen.  
• This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch  
microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone  
recording standard.  
Connecting to TV  
You cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable.  
• You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV if an i.LINK jack  
of the TV is not compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 48). Refer to the instruction  
manuals supplied with your TV.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in HDV format and play back in DV format (SD image  
quality) (p. 67).  
• Play back pictures using another connecting cable (p. 48).  
You cannot hear the sound on the TV connected with the S VIDEO plug  
(S VIDEO channel) or component video plug.  
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or component video plug, make sure the red and white  
plugs of the A/V connecting cable are also connected (p. 48).  
You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the  
component video cable.  
• Set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 67).  
• When you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the  
A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 48).  
You cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the  
HDMI cable.  
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection  
signals are recorded in the pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 73) cannot be output.  
• This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and connect the  
HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder again.  
The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV  
TYPE] and play back the picture.  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen.  
• This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is  
not a malfunction.  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices  
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.  
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 30).  
Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected  
device.  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable  
(p. 65).  
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly.  
Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for  
dubbing a picture from your camcorder.  
When connected using an i.LINK cable, no picture appears on the monitor  
screen during dubbing.  
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 66).  
You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.  
• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit.  
You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable.  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.  
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot capture pictures at all or good-quality pictures from the tape that has been used  
repeatedly for recording.  
When you copy a movie shot in wide (16:9) format using an i.LINK cable, the  
screen stretches vertically.  
• You cannot output the aspect ratio setting using an i.LINK cable. Set the aspect ratio of the  
TV instead.  
• Connect using an AV cable instead.  
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Connecting to a computer  
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely.  
• Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the  
(USB) jack on the computer.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect  
them again correctly.  
You cannot view or copy the video recorded on a tape on the computer.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.  
• Connect the i.LINK cable because you cannot copy video with the USB cable.  
You cannot view or copy still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the  
computer screen.  
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction, then push it all the way in.  
• You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB  
cable.  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the VCR and set [USB SELECT] to [  
(p. 71).  
Memory Stick]  
• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operations such  
as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations and then connect the camcorder  
to the computer again.  
• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the  
(USB) jack on the computer.  
Your computer freezes.  
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] correctly according to the connected device (p. 66).  
• Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and  
connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 85).  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
101-1001(Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable (p. 105).  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder, check the following.  
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
E (Battery level warning)  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating,  
environment, or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes  
remaining.  
C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
% (Moisture condensation warning)*  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 105).  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder securely (p. 15).  
• Eject the cassette, remove the power  
source, and then leave it for about 1  
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 108).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Remove the cassette and leave your  
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-  
insert the cassette (p. 108).  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted  
(p. 23).  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
C:22:ss  
• Clean the head using a cleaning  
cassette (optional) (p. 109).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 69, 103).  
C:31:ss / C:32:ss  
• Symptoms that are not described above  
have occurred. Remove and insert the  
cassette, then operate your camcorder  
again. Do not perform this procedure if  
moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 108).  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
unsupported “Memory Stick Duo”)  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” that cannot be  
used in your camcorder is inserted  
(p. 103).  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
• Change the cassette. Press the RESET  
button (p. 119), and operate your  
camcorder again.  
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to  
the tape)  
Slow flashing:  
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining  
on the tape.  
• No cassette is inserted.*  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts  
from “E.”  
set to lock (p. 102).*  
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Fast flashing:  
• The tape has run out.*  
QZ The tape is locked - check the  
Z (Eject cassette warning)*  
Cannot record due to copyright  
protection. (p. 102)  
Slow flashing:  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 102).  
x “Memory Stick Duo”  
Fast flashing:  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 108).  
Incompatible type of Memory  
Stick.  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 98).  
• A type of “Memory Stick Duo”  
incompatible with your camcorder is  
inserted (p. 103).  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
Protected file.  
Cannot delete.  
• Cancel file protection using your  
computer.  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 104).  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 98).  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick Duo” a  
few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick Duo” might  
be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
Description of warning messages  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
x Battery/Power  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary  
(p. 69, 103).  
x Moisture condensation  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created  
folders using your camcorder.  
• You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 69), or delete them using  
your computer.  
the cassette (p. 108)  
% Moisture condensation. Turn off  
for 1H. (p. 108)  
x Cassette/Tape  
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 23)  
• Check if the cassette is damaged.  
Continued ,  
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  
Cannot record still images on  
Memory Stick.  
• You cannot record still images in the  
following cases:  
– When the shutter speed is 1/50 or less  
– While using [FADER]  
– While using [SMTH SLW REC]  
– While checking or executing shot  
transition  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Check the connected device.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
Error. Cancel the task.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
x Others  
Change to correct tape format.  
• The pictures cannot be played back  
because of an incompatible format.  
No output image in “VCR HDV/DV”.  
Change format.  
• Stop playback or signal input, or  
change [VCR HDV/DV] setting  
(p. 66).  
x
Dirty video head. Use a  
cleaning cassette. (p. 109)  
100  
Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded  
in HDV format  
You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or  
monitor) with a component jack and  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component  
video cable and A/V connecting cable are  
also needed.  
You can use your camcorder in any  
country/region using the AC Adaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within the  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is PAL system, so its  
picture can only be viewed on an PAL  
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jack.  
Viewing DV format pictures recorded  
in DV format  
You need a TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jack. A connecting cable is also  
needed.  
System  
Used in  
PAL  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Simple setting of the clock by time  
difference  
When you are abroad, you can easily adjust  
the clock to the local time by setting the  
time difference. Select [WORLD TIME],  
then set the time difference (p. 71).  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,  
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  
United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL - M Brazil  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
NTSC  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
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HDV format and recording/playback  
Your camcorder is capable of recording in  
both HDV and DV formats.  
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.  
Use a cassette with the mark.  
Your camcorder is not compatible with the  
Cassette Memory function.  
Copyright signal  
x When you play back  
If the cassette you play back on your  
camcorder contains copyright signals, you  
cannot copy it to a tape in another video  
camera connected to your camcorder.  
What is the HDV format?  
x When you record  
The HDV format is a video format  
developed to record and play back digital  
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV  
cassette.  
You cannot record software on your  
camcorder that contains copyright control  
signals for copyright protection of software.  
[Cannot record due to copyright  
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode  
with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen  
ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 ×  
1,080 dots).  
The video bit rate for recording is about 25  
Mbps.  
protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or  
on the viewfinder if you try to record such  
software. Your camcorder does not record  
copyright control signals on the tape when  
it records.  
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,  
enabling a digital connection with an HDV  
compatible TV or computer.  
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,  
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)  
digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,  
in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.  
Notes on use  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
Remove the cassette and store it.  
x To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to  
set it to SAVE.  
Playback  
Your camcorder can play back pictures in  
both the DV format and HDV1080i  
specification.  
Your camcorder can play back pictures  
recorded in the HDV 720/30p format, but  
cannot output it from the HDV/DV  
interface (i.LINK).  
REC: The cassette can be  
recorded.  
SAVE: The cassette cannot be  
recorded (write-protected).  
REC  
SAVE  
To prevent a blank section from being  
created on the tape  
Go to the end of the recorded section using  
[END SEARCH] (p. 41) before you begin  
the next recording when you have played  
back the tape.  
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About the “Memory  
Stick”  
x When labeling the cassette  
Be sure to place the label only on the  
locations shown in the following  
illustration so as not to cause a malfunction  
of your camcorder.  
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” in your camcorder.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick  
Duo” on your camcorder. (See the list  
below for more details.)  
Do not put a label  
along this border.  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
Labeling position  
“Memory Stick”  
(without MagicGate)  
x After using the cassette  
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid  
distortion of the picture or the sound. The  
cassette should then be put in its case, and  
stored in an upright position.  
1
“Memory Stick Duo”*  
(without MagicGate)  
a
“MagicGate Memory Stick”  
1
2
3
“Memory Stick Duo”*  
a* *  
x When cleaning the gold-plated  
connector  
(with MagicGate)  
3
“MagicGate Memory Stick  
a*  
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector  
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after  
every 10 times it has been ejected.  
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette  
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape  
indicator may not show correctly.  
1
Duo” *  
“Memory Stick PRO”  
1
2
3
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *  
a* *  
*1 A “Memory Stick Duo” is about half the size of  
a standard “Memory Stick.”  
*2 The types of “Memory Stick” that support high  
speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer  
varies depending on the device to be used.  
3
*
“MagicGate” is a copyright protection  
technology that records and transfers the  
contents in an encrypted format. Note that data  
that uses “MagicGate” technology cannot be  
recorded or played on your camcorder.  
Gold-plated connector  
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses  
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file  
extension is “.JPG.”  
• File names of still images:  
– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on  
the display of a computer.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
Continued ,  
103  
       
About the “Memory Stick” (Continued)  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and  
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
x On a location for use  
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick  
Duo” in the following locations.  
On a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
write-protect tab  
You can prevent accidental erasure of  
images when you slide the write-protect tab  
on the “Memory Stick Duo” with a small  
tapered object, to the write-protect position.  
• Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
• Places under direct sunlight.  
• Places with extremely high humidity or subject  
to corrosive gases.  
Notes on use  
Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
• If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the  
power off on your camcorder, or remove the  
battery pack for replacement while your  
camcorder is reading or writing image files on  
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access lamp  
is lit or flashing).  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
After inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into  
the Memory Stick Duo adaptor, you can use  
it with a standard “Memory Stick”  
compliant device.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory  
Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted facing in the  
correct direction, then insert it all the way in.  
Note that improper use may cause a  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
in the wrong direction, it may be damaged.  
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a  
computer.  
x On handling a “Memory Stick”  
Keep the following in mind when handling  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your  
camcorder is 4 GB.  
• This unit does not support high speed data  
transfer.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media  
out of the reach of small children. There is  
danger that a child might swallow it.  
104  
         
About the  
“InfoLITHIUMbattery  
pack  
On image data compatibility  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the  
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal  
standard established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
This unit is compatible with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs  
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still  
images recorded on other devices (DCR-  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard (these models  
are not sold in some regions).  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camcorder, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that  
has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 69). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining  
battery time and charging time appear.  
To charge the battery pack  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHARGE lamp turns  
off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this  
temperature range, you may not be able to  
charge it efficiently.  
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or  
remove the battery pack.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or  
below, and the length of time you can use the  
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do  
one of the following to use the battery pack for a  
longer time.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before  
you start taking shots.  
Continued ,  
105  
       
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (Continued)  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/  
F970 (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-F770/F970.  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your camcorder. The battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, leave your camcorder in  
tape recording standby until the power goes off  
(p. 18).  
106  
About i.LINK  
The HDV/DV interface on this unit is an  
i.LINK-compliant interface. This section  
describes the i.LINK standard and its  
features.  
instructions of each piece of equipment. It  
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface  
on some devices.  
The baud rate may differ from the indicated  
value when the unit is connected to a device  
with a different maximum baud rate.  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for  
transferring digital video, digital audio, and  
other data to other i.LINK-compatible  
devices. You can also control other devices  
using the i.LINK.  
i.LINK-compatible devices can be  
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible  
applications are operations and data  
transactions with various digital AV  
devices.  
When two or more i.LINK-compatible  
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,  
operation becomes possible from any  
device in the chain. Note that operation  
method may vary, or data transactions may  
not be possible, depending on specifications  
and characteristics of the connected  
devices.  
* What is Mbps?  
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,” or  
the amount of data that can be sent or  
received in one second. For example, a  
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100  
megabits of data can be sent in one second.  
To use i.LINK functions on this unit  
For details on how to dub when this unit is  
connected to other video devices having an  
i.LINK interface, see page 75.  
This unit can also be connected to other  
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony  
(for example, a VAIO series personal  
computer) as well as to video devices.  
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,  
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,  
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are  
not compatible with this unit. Before  
connecting to other devices, be sure to  
confirm whether the device is compatible  
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details  
on precautions and compatible application  
software, refer also to the operating  
b Notes  
• Normally, only one device can be connected to  
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When  
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible  
device having two or more HDV/DV  
interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of  
the device to be connected.  
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE  
1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and  
is a trademark approved by many corporations.  
instructions for the device to be connected.  
b Note  
• When connecting a device with an i.LINK  
terminal to your camcorder via an i.LINK cable,  
switch off the device and unplug it from the  
power socket before plugging in or unplugging  
the i.LINK cable.  
• IEEE 1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
About the i.LINK Baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies  
according to the device. There are 3 types.  
About the required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable  
(during HDV/DV dubbing).  
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)  
The baud rate is listed under  
“Specifications” in the operating  
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Maintenance and precautions  
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.  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations.  
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave  
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C  
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near  
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They  
may malfunction or become deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a  
cassette for about 3 minutes.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
Moisture condensation  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
– Anywhere very humid.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• 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 your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder, on the  
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this  
state, the tape may stick to the head drum  
and be damaged or your camcorder may not  
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside  
your camcorder, [Moisture condensation.  
Eject the cassette] or [Moisture  
condensation. Turn off for 1H.] appears.  
The indicator will not appear when the  
moisture condenses on the lens.  
• 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.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
None of the functions except cassette  
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn  
off your camcorder, and leave it for about  
one hour with the cassette lid open. Your  
camcorder can be used again when both of  
the following conditions are met:  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• The warning message does not appear when the  
power is turned on.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• Neither % nor Z flashes when a cassette is  
inserted and the video operation buttons are  
pressed.  
• When disconnecting the mains lead, pull it by  
the plug and not the lead.  
• Do not damage the 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  
If moisture starts to condense, your  
camcorder sometimes cannot detect  
condensation. If this happens, the cassette is  
sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after  
the cassette lid is opened. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid  
until the cassette is ejected.  
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– [x  
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use  
your camcorder in a humid place as shown  
below.  
cassette.] appears on the screen during  
recording.  
– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV  
format.  
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski  
slope into a place warmed up by a heating  
device.  
• When you bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
The playback The playback screen  
screen pauses. goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and  
humid place.  
– The following phenomenon occurs in DV  
format.  
x How to avoid moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about one hour).  
Block-noise  
appears.  
The playback screen goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
Video head  
If you play back a tape recorded in HDV  
format, the image and sound may freeze for  
a while (about 0.5 seconds).  
This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be  
recorded or played back correctly because  
of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending  
on the cassette, this fairly infrequently  
occurs even if the cassette is brand new or  
is not used a lot.  
If this freezing point is created while  
playing back, you can solve this problem  
and see the pictures by rewinding after  
slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point  
cannot be recovered if it was created while  
recording.  
• The video heads will be worn after long use. If  
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using  
a cleaning cassette (optional), the video heads  
may be worn out. Please contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility  
to have the video heads replaced.  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
To prevent such a problem, use the Sony  
mini DV cassette.  
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video  
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-  
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).  
– Playback pictures do not move.  
– Playback pictures do not appear.  
– The sound breaks off.  
Continued ,  
109  
 
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
x To clean the LCD screen  
discharged in about 3 months if you do  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
not use your camcorder at all without the  
AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack  
attached. Use your camcorder after  
charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery.  
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.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall socket  
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it  
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)  
for more than 24 hours.  
– Handling with above substances on your  
hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
• 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.  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or  
while the battery pack is inserted. The  
rechargeable battery will be fully  
110  
   
Removing dust from inside the  
viewfinder  
1
Remove the viewfinder.  
While sliding the viewfinder release  
lever to the left 1, remove the  
viewfinder 2.  
2
1
2
Remove dust from inside the  
viewfinder and the part shown  
below with a blower.  
3
Attach the viewfinder following  
the reverse procedure of step 1.  
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Specifications  
Image device  
4.5 mm (1/4 type) 3CMOS sensor  
System  
Video recording system (HDV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Video recording system (DV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Still image recording system  
Recording Pixels (HDV/DV16:9 still  
recording):  
Max. 1.20 Mega (1 440 × 810) pixels *  
Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
778 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
1 037 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 4:3):  
2
1
Exif Ver. 2.2*  
Audio recording system (HDV)  
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,  
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,  
stereo)  
778 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 16:9):  
1 037 000 pixels  
transfer rate: 384 kbps  
Audio recording system (DV)  
Rotary heads, PCM system  
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo  
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)  
Video signal  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
1080/50i specification  
Usable cassette  
Mini DV cassette with the  
printed  
Tape speed (HDV)  
Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
Tape speed (DV)  
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s  
Recording/playback time (HDV)  
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Recording/playback time (DV)  
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Lens  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
20 × (Optical), Approx. 30 × (Digital,  
when [D.EXTENDER] is set to [ON])  
Focal length  
f=3.9 ~ 78 mm (5/32 ~ 3 1/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
mark  
3
camera *  
37.4 ~ 748 mm (1 1/2 ~ 29 1/2 in.)  
(16:9),  
45.7 ~ 914 mm (1 13/16 ~ 36 in.) (4:3)  
F1.6 ~ 2.8  
Filter diameter: 62 mm (2 1/2 in.)  
Color temperature  
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
4 lx (lux) (F 1.6)  
1
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,  
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)  
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and AC Adaptor)  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronicsand InformationTechnology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
information at the time of recording.  
* Still image resolution is obtained by the  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder (color)  
2
unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS Sensor and image processing  
system (new Enhanced Imaging  
Processor).  
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3
* The focal length figures are actual  
figures resulting from wide angle pixel  
read out.  
General  
Power requirements  
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Output connectors  
AUDIO/VIDEO output  
10-pin connector  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 5.9 W  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ(kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
DV recording 5.7 W  
During camera recording using the  
LCD with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 5.9 W  
DV recording 5.7 W  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω(ohms), PB/PR, CB/CR:  
+/- 350 mVp-p  
HDMI OUT jack  
145 × 156 × 322 mm  
TypeA (19-pin)  
(5 3/4 × 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
145 × 156 × 322 mm  
(5 3/4 × 6 1/4 × 12 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts with  
batterypack NP-F570  
Input/Output connectors  
LANC jack  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
USB jack  
mini-B  
HDV/DV jack  
i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin  
connector S100)  
Mass (approx.)  
1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz) main unit only  
1.6 kg (3 lb 10 oz) including the NP-  
F570 rechargeable battery pack,  
cassette, and lens hood with lens cover  
Supplied accessories  
LCD screen  
Picture  
See page 13.  
8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
Continued ,  
113  
Specifications (Continued)  
AC Adaptor AC-L15A  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
56 × 31 × 100 mm  
(2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
Rechargeable batterypack NP-F570  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Capacity  
15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm  
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
100 g (3.5 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
114  
On trademarks  
Notes on the License  
• “Handycam” and  
are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,” “  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate  
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
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  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
,”  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
is a trademark.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.  
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple  
Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries.  
• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.  
• HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark  
of Intel Corporation.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
1
2
3
4
5
0
qa  
qs  
6
qd  
7
8
qf  
9
qg  
qh  
qj  
qk  
A Zoom lever (30)  
K Focus ring (31)  
L Zoom ring (30)  
LANC jack  
LANC control jack is used for  
B Viewfinder (19)  
C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (19)  
D Viewfinder release lever (111)  
E Remote sensor (back) (120)  
M
The  
controlling the tape transport of video  
device and peripherals connected to it.  
F Rec lamp (back) (25)  
N POWER switch (18)  
The rec lamp flashes if the remaining  
tape or battery is low.  
O COMPONENT OUT jack (48)  
P A/V OUT jack (48)  
G PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button  
(27)  
Q
HDV/DV jack (48)  
H REC START/STOP button (25)  
I Battery pack (15)  
R DC IN jack (15)  
J Accessory shoe  
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1
6
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
q;  
qa  
qs  
qh  
qkqj  
qgqfqd  
A Hook for the shoulder strap (118)  
B EXPOSURE/IRIS button (32)  
C EXPOSURE/IRIS dial (32)  
P Tripod receptacle  
Make sure that the length of the tripod  
screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).  
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod  
securely, and it may damage your  
camcorder.  
D PUSH AUTO FOCUS button (31)  
E ND FILTER switch (33)  
Q FOCUS button* (31)  
F ASSIGN buttons (1/2/3)*(39)  
G AUTO LOCK switch (33)  
H GAIN button (34)  
R EXPANDED FOCUS button (32)  
* The ASSIGN button 2, FOCUS button, and  
SHUTTER SPEED button have raised tactile  
dots for your convenience in locating the  
buttons.  
I SHUTTER SPEED button (34)  
J WHT BAL (white balance) button (35)  
K MENU button (53)  
L SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (21)  
M STATUS CHECK button (44)  
N PICTURE PROFILE button (36)  
O i (headphones) jack  
When you use headphones, the speaker  
on your camcorder is silent.  
Continued ,  
117  
   
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
qa  
qs  
4
qd  
A BATT RELEASE (battery release)  
To attach the shoulder strap  
Attach the shoulder strap (optional) to the  
hooks for the shoulder strap.  
button (16)  
B Hook for the shoulder strap (118)  
C
OPEN/EJECT lever (23)  
D Grip belt (18)  
E Handle zoom switch (H/L/OFF) (30)  
F Handle zoom button (30)  
G REC START/STOP button (25)  
H MIC jack  
When a microphone is connected, it is  
dominantly used for sound recording  
over the internal microphone.  
I Rec lamp (front) (25)  
The rec lamp flashes if the remaining  
tape or battery is low.  
J Remote sensor (front) (120)  
L Lens hood with lens cover (14)  
M Microphone  
118  
     
2
3
1
987 6 5 4  
qs  
A LCD screen (19)  
qa 0  
To attach the jack cover  
B Video control buttons (REW, PLAY*,  
Attach the jack cover as shown in the  
illustration.  
FF, PAUSE, STOP, SLOW, REC) (28)  
C ZEBRA switch (34)  
D ASSIGN6/MEMORY/DELETE button  
E ASSIGN5/MEMORY/INDEX button  
F ASSIGN4/MEMORY/PLAY button  
G DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (44, 45)  
H VOLUME/MEMORY button* (29)  
I RESET button  
If you press the RESET button, all  
settings including the clock setting  
(except the Picture profile and Camera  
profile settings) return to the default.  
J HDMI OUT jack (48)  
K USB jack (80)  
L “Memory Stick Duo” slot (23)  
* Each of the PLAY button, VOLUME/  
MEMORY button and MEMORY/INDEX  
button has a raised tactile dot. (The MEMORY/  
INDEX button has it on the + side.) Use it to  
identify the location of the buttons.  
Continued ,  
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
b Notes  
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the  
remote sensor to operate your camcorder.  
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light  
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead  
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander  
may not function properly.  
Remote Commander  
Remove the insulation sheet before using  
the Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
• When you are operating with the Remote  
Commander supplied with your camcorder,  
your VCR may also operate. In that case, select  
a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your  
VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR with  
black paper.  
7
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
8
9
1
2
3
4
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
5
6
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
0
Tab  
A PHOTO (27)  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded onto the “Memory  
Stick Duo” as a still image.  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
B Memory control buttons (Index, –/+,  
Memory/playback) (29)  
C SEARCH M. (46)  
• 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.  
D . >  
E Video control buttons (Rewind,  
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,  
F ZERO SET MEMORY (46)  
G Transmitter  
H START/STOP (25, 46)  
I Power zoom (30)  
120  
         
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording.  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1 2 3  
4 5  
2
89  
126  
min  
0:08:13  
12  
REC  
min  
163  
FINE  
1.2M  
0
HDV1080i  
min  
101  
7
6
A Recording format (  
or  
)
G Recording folder (70)  
H Image size (68)  
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed  
I Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (68)  
J Recording indicator  
in the DV format.  
B Remaining battery (approx.)  
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
Data code during recording  
D During recording:  
Tape counter (hour: minute: second)  
During playback:  
The date/time during recording and the  
camera setting data will be recorded  
automatically. They do not appear on the  
screen during recording, but you can check  
them as [DATA CODE] during playback  
(64).  
Time code (hour: minute: second:  
frame)  
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)  
F Audio level display (64)  
Continued ,  
121  
         
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued)  
Viewing movies  
Viewing still images  
1 2  
qa  
4 5  
2 8  
qdqf  
120  
min  
125  
min  
101  
0:08:12:17  
12  
1.2M  
9/9  
HDV1080i  
min  
101-0011  
MEMORY PLAY  
qs  
qg  
K Tape transport indicator  
L Data file name  
Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a  
tape recorded in the DV format is played  
back.  
M Picture number/Total number of  
recorded pictures in the current  
playback folder  
N Playback folder (70)  
O Previous/Next folder icon  
The  
,
,
appear when the first or  
last picture of the current folder is displayed  
and when there are multiple folders on the  
same “Memory Stick Duo.” You can move to  
Previous/Next folder with the VOLUME/  
MEMORY button.  
122  
 
Bottom  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Upper left  
Upper right  
DV AU. MODE  
(DV Audio mode)  
(61)*  
+
2
9
Manual focus (31)  
Picture profile (36)  
Backlight (59)  
Center  
Bottom  
~
Upper left  
.
Indicator  
Meaning  
SteadyShot off (57)  
Recording format (66)  
DV REC MODE (66)*  
ND filter (33)  
SP LP  
D.EXTENDER (60)  
EXPOSURE/IRIS  
dial control (32)  
,
,
Auto setting (63)  
n
A
B
White balance (35)  
Upper right  
* The settings can be made only for the pictures  
in the DV format.  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Still image quality (68)  
INDEX MARK (41)  
** The setting can be made only for the pictures in  
the HDV format.  
HDV input/  
DV input (77)  
HDV output/  
DV output (76)  
i.LINK connection  
Zero set memory (46)  
LCD backlight off (19)  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Z
Warning (98)  
123  
 
Index  
Deleting camera profile settings  
Numeric  
Button-type lithium battery  
........................................... 120  
Deleting recorded pictures  
C
CAM DATA DSP (Camera  
3-ClearVid CMOS sensor  
CAMERA PROF.  
Cassette  
A
DV AU. MODE  
(DV Audio mode).................61  
CINEMATONE GAMMA  
............................................. 37  
DV REC MODE  
Connect  
E
AU.LVL DISP  
(Audio level display)............64  
F
B
D
BATT RELEASE (battery  
Battery  
124  
 
Folder  
MEMORY/DELETE button  
Menu  
PB FOLDER (Playback  
REC FOLDER (Recording  
J
G
MEMORY SET menu  
.......................................68  
L
H
HD (high definition) image  
N
M
O
I
Number of recordable  
pictures.......................... 68  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
............................................ 104  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
............................................105  
Continued ,  
125  
Index (Continued)  
System Requirements  
P
PB FOLDER  
T
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
PB ZOOM (Playback  
PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS  
S
SD (standard definition)  
PICTURE PROFILE button  
..............................................36  
U
Pre-installed rechargeable  
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth  
slow recording) .................... 56  
Using your camcorder abroad  
SMTH SLW REC  
(Smooth slow recording) ..... 92  
PUSH AUTO FOCUS button  
..............................................31  
V
Q
R
Viewfinder lens adjustment  
lever......................................19  
REC FOLDER (Recording  
VOLUME/MEMORY button  
REC START/STOP button  
126  

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