2-631-458-11 (1)
Enjoying pictures with
high definition quality
10
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started
12
Recording/
Playback
24
Operating Guide
Using the Menu
Dubbing/Editing
40
64
73
81
HDR-HC1
Using a Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference
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113
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve
our environment by returning
your used rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
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Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
“Memory Stick”
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Model No. HDR-HC1
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-
SONY (7669).
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-HC1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Notes on use
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
On the types of cassette you can use
in your camcorder
• You can use mini DV cassettes marked
with
. Mini DV cassettes with
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Cassette Memory are incompatible (p.
101).
On the types of “Memory Stick” you
can use in your camcorder
• There are two sizes of “Memory
Stick.” You can use “Memory Stick
Duo” marked with
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
or
(p. 103).
“Memory Stick Duo” (Size used with this unit)
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” can be used only
with “Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
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available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the supplied Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• 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.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
On using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Black point
White, red, blue
or green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
LCD panel
Viewfinder
On recording
Flash
Battery pack
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible
due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on
the countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed.
See “Maintenance and precautions” (p.
107).
• Before connecting your camcorder to
another device with a component video
cable, USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector
plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the
terminal may be damaged, or this may
cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
On the menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
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Playing back HDV tapes on other
devices
A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot
be played back on a device that is not
compatible with the HDV format. The
screen appears blue.
Check the contents of tapes by playing
them back on this camcorder prior to
playing them back on other devices.
On this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and
the viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using
a digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• 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. 19).
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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Note on the icons used in this manual
: Features available for the HDV
format only.
Table of Contents
: Features available for the DV format only.
Read this first ............................................................................................2
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Trying out the new HDV format!...............................................................10
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!.............................................11
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................12
Step 2: Charging the battery pack...........................................................13
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........16
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .....................................18
Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................19
Changing the language setting .....................................................................19
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) ...........................................19
Step 6: Setting the date and time ............................................................20
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”....................................21
Recording/Playback
Recording................................................................................................24
Playback..................................................................................................25
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.............................................26
Recording
To use zoom
To fix the brightness of the picture manually (exposure)
To record in dark places (NightShot)
To make the subject stand out clearer (TELE MACRO)
To use the AUTO LOCK switch
To adjust the focus manually
To enlarge and focus on the image (Expanded focus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To record in mirror mode
To use the flash
To use a tripod
Playback
To use PB zoom
To adjust the movie volume
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Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback.......................................30
Searching for the starting point ...............................................................33
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)...................... 33
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).........................33
Remote Commander...............................................................................34
Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)............................34
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ...........................35
Connecting to a TV for viewing................................................................36
Using the Menu
Using the menu items..............................................................................40
Menu items..............................................................................................42
CAMERA SET menu..........................................................................44
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(SPOT METER/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
MEMORY SET menu.........................................................................49
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL
ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.)
PICT.APPLI. menu............................................................................52
Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback
(SLIDE SHOW/PICT. EFFECT, etc.)
EDIT/PLAY menu.............................................................................55
Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END
SEARCH, etc.)
STANDARD SET menu ....................................................................56
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/
MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)
TIME/LANGU. menu.........................................................................61
(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)
Customizing Personal Menu....................................................................62
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc................64
Recording pictures from a VCR...............................................................67
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”...........................68
Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”........................69
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information
(Image protection/Print mark)........................................................69
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer).........................70
Jacks to connect external devices...........................................................72
Using a computer
Connecting to a computer .......................................................................73
Copying still images to a computer .........................................................73
Copying movies on a tape to the computer ............................................76
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)...................................78
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................81
Warning indicators and messages ..........................................................96
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad...............................................................100
HDV format and recording/playback......................................................101
About the “Memory Stick”......................................................................103
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...................................................105
About i.LINK ..........................................................................................106
Maintenance and precautions ...............................................................107
Specifications ........................................................................................110
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ................................................................113
Index .....................................................................................................116
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Trying out the new HDV format!
Shooting in the HDV format
High image quality
The HDV format has about two times the horizontal resolution of a standard TV
resulting in about four 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 1080
effective scanning lines, within the
HDV standards, and records pictures at the
1080 effective
scanning lines
image bit rate of about 25 Mbps.
• These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i format as HDV format unless there is a
need to specify.
Why shooting in the HDV format?
Moving to digital video, like the rest of the world, will enable you to capture
important moments in your life using the HDV format and the high quality images
will allow you to relive them.
Your camcorder’s down convert function converts pictures in HDV format to
pictures in SD (standard definition) quality for viewing on previous wide TV formats
and 4:3 aspect ratio TV when high definition TV sets are not available to provide 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 specification compliant.
The image quality is then SD (standard definition).
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!
Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 36)
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 102.
Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 36)
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. 64)
Connecting to an HDV1080i device
An optional i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) quality.
Connecting to HDV1080i non-compliant devices
Use your camcorder to down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition)
quality to enable copying.
Connecting to a computer (p. 73)
Copying “Memory Stick Duo” still images to a computer
See page 73.
Copying movie from tape to a computer
The computer will need to be set up differently depending on whether HDV or DV
format video is to be copied. See page 76 for details.
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Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 34)
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
“Memory Stick Duo” 16MB (1) (p. 22, 103)
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 104)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 36, 64)
Component video cable (1) (p. 36, 37)
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13)
USB cable (1) (p. 73)
Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 114)
Power cord (1) (p. 13)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 (1)
(p. 13, 105)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
Lens cap (1)
Attached to your camcorder.
Lens hood (1) (p. 115)
Use the lens hood to record under strong light,
such as under the sun.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (M series) (p. 105) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
2
Slide the POWER switch up to
OFF(CHG) . (The default setting.)
POWER
switch
DC IN jack
DC plug
CHG (charge) lamp
To the wall outlet
AC Adaptor
Power cord
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be
sure that the mark on the DC
plug is facing up.
1
Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
Open the
DC IN jack cover.
The mark faces up.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
4
5
Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
Battery pack
Charging time
NP-FM50 (supplied)
150
260
360
NP-QM71D
NP-QM91D
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off
when the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your camcorder
and the DC plug.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the camcorder
and the DC plug.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Recording in the HDV format
Continuous
recording
time*
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF
(CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release)
lever and remove the battery pack.
NP-FM50
(supplied)
80
85
80
40
45
40
NP-QM71D
NP-QM91D
200
215
205
110
115
110
300
325
305
165
175
165
Recording in the DV format
Continuous
recording
time*
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
BATT (battery
release) lever
NP-FM50
(supplied)
90
100
90
50
55
50
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (p. 105).
NP-QM71D
NP-QM91D
225
245
225
120
135
120
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the
power from the wall outlet by making the
same connections as you do when charging
the battery pack. The battery pack will not
lose its charge in this case.
340
375
345
185
205
190
* 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.
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• Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
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.
• 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
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
NP-FM50
(supplied)
100
110
NP-QM71D
NP-QM91D
240
365
275
420
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
DV format pictures
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
PRECAUTION
NP-FM50
(supplied)
125
145
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor.
NP-QM71D
NP-QM91D
305
465
355
535
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or the battery information (p. 29) will
not be correctly displayed under the following
conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (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
power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
• Use the supplied or optional Sony
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). You
cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30 with your
camcorder.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use a NP-QM71D or
NP-QM91D battery pack.
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Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder firmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch repeatedly to turn on the respective
lamp.
When using it for the first time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 20).
Lamps that light up
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
• When you slide the POWER switch
from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or
CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and
time will be displayed on the LCD screen
for about 5 seconds.
3
4
Hold the camcorder correctly.
POWER
switch
1
2
Remove the lens cap. Pull the
lens cap string down and attach it
to the grip belt.
Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the respective
lamp.
If the POWER
switch is set to
OFF (CHG), slide
it down while
pressing the green
button.
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To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF
(CHG).
• At the time of purchase, the power will be
set to turn off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power.
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 61).
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
The LCD panel
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play ().
a few seconds until
appears.
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 DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until
disappears.
• See [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 58) to adjust the
brightness of the LCD screen.
90 degrees to
the camcorder
The viewfinder
180 degrees
(max.)
You can view images using the viewfinder
with the LCD panel closed. The battery
will last longer than when using the LCD
panel.
Lift up the
viewfinder.
90 degrees
(max.)
DISPLAY/BATT INFO
• Do not press the buttons beside the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the
lens side from the status , you can close the
LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
This is convenient during playback operations.
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
picture is clear.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF
B.LIGHT] (p. 58).
• When closing the LCD panel, rotate the LCD
panel as illustrated in , and then close the
LCD panel facing inward.
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Step 5: Using the touch panel
You can play back recorded pictures (p.
25), or change the settings (p. 40) using the
touch panel.
Checking the screen indicators
(Display guide)
You can easily check the meaning of each
indicator that appears on the LCD screen.
Place your hand on the rear side of
the LCD panel to support it.Then,
touch the buttons displayed on the
screen.
1
Touch
.
60min
0:00:00
DISP
GUIDE
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
MENU
STATUS
CHECK
SHUTTR
SPEED
1/3
AE
SHIFT
PRGRAM
AE
2
Touch [DISP GUIDE].
Select area for guide.
DISPLAY/BATT INFO
DISP GUIDE
END
• Perform the same actions as explained above
when you press the buttons on the LCD frame.
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD
frame accidentally while using the touch panel.
The indicators vary depending on the
settings.
3
Touch the area including the
indicator that you want to check.
To hide the screen indicators
Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as time code, etc.)
on or off.
The meanings of the indicators in the
area are listed on the screen. If you
cannot find the indicator you want to
check, touch
/
to toggle.
When you touch
to the area selecting display.
, the screen returns
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays
to show messages in a specified
DISP GUIDE
END
language. Select the screen language
FOCUS:
MANUAL
PROGRAM AE:
SPOTLIGHT
STEADYSHOT:
OFF
1/2
in [LANGUAGE] on the
LANGU.) menu (p. 61).
(TIME/
To finish the operation
Touch [END].
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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
3
Select [CLOCK SET] with
/
,
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
• 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. 109).
then touch
.
–:––:––
CLOCK SET
DATE
2005
Y
JANM
1
D
12: 00AM
OK
4
Set [Y] (year) with
touch
/
, then
.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
–:––:––
CLOCK SET
DATE
2005Y JAN
M
1
D
12: 00 AM
OK
POWER switch
Skip to step when you set the clock for
4
the first time.
5
Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
1
Touch
[MENU].
and minute, then touch
.
60min
–:––:––
The clock starts.
For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.
For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
WHITE BAL.
OK
2
Select
with
(TIME/LANGU.) menu
, then touch
/
.
60min
–:––:––
DISP OUTPUT
MENU ROTATE
A. SHUT OFF
CLOCK SET
––:––:––
WORLD
PROGRAM AE
LANGUAGE
OK
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick
Duo”
Cassette tape
You can use mini DV
(p. 101).
2
Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
cassettes only
.
• The recordable time varies depending on [
REC MODE] (p. 56).
1
Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
Lid
Push the center
of the back of the
cassette lightly.
Window
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in. Do not force the cassette
into the compartment. This may cause a
malfunction.
3
Close the lid.
OPEN/EJECT
lever
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
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Continued
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued)
“Memory Stick Duo”
You can use only a “Memory Stick
Duo” marked with
or
(p. 103).
• The number of recordable pictures varies
depending on the image quality or the image
size. For details, see page 49.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into
the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
Access lamp
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the slot in the wrong direction, the
“Memory Stick Duo,” the “Memory Stick
Duo” slot, or image data may be damaged.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in
once.
• 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.
• Make sure that the “Memory Stick Duo” does
not pop up and drop off when inserting and
removing it from your camcorder.
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Recording
Remove the lens cap.
PHOTO
POWER switch
REC START/
STOP
REC START/STOP
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on
the respective lamp to select a recording medium.
Movies on tape: The CAMERA-TAPE
If the POWER
lamp lights up.
switch is set to
OFF (CHG), slide
it down while
pressing the green
button.
Still images on “Memory Stick Duo”:
The CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.*
* The image size ratio is set by default to 4:3.
Start recording.
Movies
Still images
Press REC START/STOP
(or
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to
adjust the focus (), then press it fully
().
).
60min
REC
60min
Beep
Shutter click
[STBY][REC]
To stop the movie recording, press
REC START/STOP again.
• The pictures are recorded in the HDV
format in the default setting (p. 56).
FlashingLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
• You can record a still image on a “Memory
Stick Duo,” while recording movies on a tape
or in standby mode by pressing PHOTO deeply.
Still images will be fixed to image size [1440 ×
810] in the HDV format, [1080 × 810] (4:3) or
[1440 × 810] (16:9) in the DV format.
To check the latest recording on a
“Memory Stick Duo”
Touch
. To delete the picture, touch
[YES]. Touch
to return to the
standby mode.
• See page 49 for the image size.
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Playback
1
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2
Start playing back.
Movies
Still images
Touch
start playback.
, then touch
to
Touch
.
The most recently recorded image is
displayed.
A
C
A
B
C
B
P-MENU
Stop
•
Tape playback
Previous/Next
Index screen display
Play/Pause toggles as you touch it.*
Rewind/Fast forward
* Playback automatically stops if pause is
engaged for more than 3 minutes.
is not displayed when a “Memory
Stick Duo” is not inserted or no image files
exist in it.
To adjust the volume
Move the EXPOSURE/VOL lever up and
down to adjust the volume (p. 29).
[PB FOLDER], select a
, then touch
folder with
(p. 51).
Index display screen
/
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold
(Picture Search), or
/
during playback
while fast
B
/
A
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip
Scan).
• You can play back in various modes ([
SPD PB], p. 55).
VAR.
Previous/Next 6 pictures
The picture displayed before switching to
the index screen.
To display pictures on a “Memory
Stick Duo” on the Index screen
Touch
display in the single display mode.
To view pictures in other folders, touch
. Touch the picture you want to
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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus
is about 1 cm (about 1/2 in.) for wide angle and
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 ft.) for telephoto.
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to
zoom to a level greater than 10 × (p. 48).
• Zooming may not be able to catch up the
rotating speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast.
To fix the brightness of the picture
manually (exposure) .............
EXPOSURE/VOL lever
EXPOSURE button
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. When recording indoors on
a clear day, for instance, you can avoid
backlight shadows on people next to the
window by fixing the exposure to that of
the wall side of the room. Set the AUTO
LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 27).
Press EXPOSURE .
Recording
Adjust the brightness by moving the
EXPOSURE/VOL lever up or
down.
To use zoom ................
Move the power zoom lever slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
appears. Move the lever up to
make the image brighter and move it down
to make the image darker.
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
• To return to the automatic mode, press
EXPOSURE again.
• The setting you have made will return to the
default setting if you set the POWER switch to
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
To record in dark places (NightShot)
...........................................
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
Close view: (Telephoto)
(
and [”NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot function (p. 47).To record an image
more faithful to the original colors, use Color
Slow Shutter function (p. 47).
• The NightShot and Super NightShot function
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
• When using the zoom ring , set the FOCUS/
ZOOM switch
desired speed (
to ZOOM and rotate it at the
appears).
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons
on the LCD frame.
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infrared port
with your fingers or other
To adjust the focus manually....
objects and remove the conversions lens
(optional).
• Adjust the focus manually (p. 27) when it is
hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to
MANUAL ( appears).
Rotate the focus ring to adjust the
focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, set the
FOCUS/ZOOM switch to AUTO.
• You can also use this function when changing
the subject to be focused intentionally.
• changes to when the focus cannot be
adjusted any farther. changes to when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer.
To make the subject stand out clearer
(TELE MACRO) ........................
Press TELE MACRO .
appears
and the zoom moves to the top of the T
(Telephoto) side automatically and allows
for recording subjects at a close distance,
down to about 48 cm (19 in.). This is useful
to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or
insects.
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving
the power zoom lever
towards T (telephoto)
to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide
angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When
you want to record a subject at close range,
move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle),
then adjust the focus.
To enlarge and focus on the image
To cancel, press TELE MACRO again, or
zoom to wide-angle (W side).
• When recording a distant subject, it may be
difficult to focus on and take time for focusing.
• Adjust the focus manually (p. 27) when it is
hard to focus automatically.
(Expanded focus) .................
Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to
MANUAL in standby mode.
Press EXPANDED FOCUS to
double the size of the picture. When
you finish focusing, the screen
automatically returns to the normal
picture display.
To use the AUTO LOCK switch ......
You can set up the following settings
manually with the AUTO LOCK switch
to OFF. The settings return to the automatic
mode with the switch ON.
– [SPOT METER]
– exposure
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [WHITE BAL.]
– [SHUTTR SPEED]
To cancel the expanded focus, press
EXPANDED FOCUS again.
• Press [SET] on the LCD screen of your
camcorder during expanded focus for setting up
the peaking function. Press [ON] to enhance the
outline of the subject for easier focusing.
• The peaking is not recorded on a tape.
• Settings adjusted while the AUTO LOCK
switch is OFF are retained when it is set to ON,
and will be restored when set to OFF again.
• Set the AUTO LOCK switch to ON when using
the external flash (optional).
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects ................................
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT to display . To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
• The setting you have made will return to the
default setting if you set the POWER switch to
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
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Continued
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. (Continued)
To use the flash .......................
Press (flash) repeatedly to select a setting.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
(No flash): Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 5/8 to 8
ft.).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers when charging
the flash, and remains lit when the battery
charge is complete.
• You can only use the flash in the CAMERA-
MEMORY mode.
• If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent
the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC], in
[FLASH SET] (p. 46).
To use a tripod ........................
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32
in.) to the tripod receptacle using a
tripod screw.
To record in mirror mode ............
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
Playback
To use PB zoom ..................
You can magnify still pictures on the
“Memory Stick Duo” from about 1.5 to 5
times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons
on the LCD frame.
Play back the picture you want to
magnify.
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
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Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).
To turn off the operation confirmation
beep ....................................
Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
See [BEEP] (p. 60) to set the operation
beep.
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
To initialize the settings .............
Press RESET to initialize all the
settings, including the setting of the date
and time.
(Menu items customized on Personal Menu
are not initialized.)
To cancel, touch [END].
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
To adjust the movie volume.........
Other part names and functions
Move the EXPOSURE/VOL lever up
or down to adjust the volume. Move the
lever up to increase the volume and move it
down to decrease the volume.
• You can also adjust the volume by touching
(STANDARD SET)[VOLUME] (p.
57).
Internal stereo microphone
When an external microphone is
connected, the audio input from the
external microphone takes precedence
over others.
REC lamp
The REC lamp lights up in red during
recording (p. 60).
Recording/playback
Remote sensor
Point the Remote Commander (p. 34)
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info) ..........................
Set the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG),
then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO . The
approximate recordable time in the selected
format and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. By pressing DISPLAY/
BATT INFO, you can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds while it is
displayed.
Speaker
Sounds come out from the speaker.
•
For how to adjust the volume, see page 25.
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
Recording still images
In the CAMERA-TAPE mode
2
2
3
4
5
8
90
qa
11
FINE
1920
60min
101
1
qs
7
6
7
Recording folder (51)
Image size (49)
Recording format (
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed
in the DV format.
or
) (56)
Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (49)
Remaining battery (approx.)
“Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the
number of images that can be recorded
(approx.)
Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
Time code (hour: minute: second:
frame)/Tape counter (hour: minute:
second)
Review button (24)
Data code during playback
Recording capacity of the tape
(approx.) (60)
The date/time during recording and the
camera setting data will be recorded
automatically. They do not appear on the
screen during recording, but you can check
them as [DATA CODE] during playback
(p. 60).
END SEARCH/Rec review display
switch button (33)
Personal Menu button (40)
30
( ) is a reference page.
The indicators during recording will not be recorded.
Viewing movies
On a tape
Viewing still images
2
qd
4
5
2
qg 9
qh qj
MEMORY PLAY
1
qk
ql
wdwf
qf
7
w;
wa
ws
7
Tape transport indicator
Video operation buttons (25)
Data file name
Picture number/Total number of
recorded pictures in the current
playback folder
• When playing back a tape recorded in the
HDV and DV formats, and the signal switches
between HDV and DV formats, 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.
Playback folder (51)
Previous/Next folder icon
The following indicators appear when the
first or last picture of the current folder is
displayed and when there are multiple folders
on the same “Memory Stick Duo.”
: Touch
folder.
to move to the previous
: Touch
to move to the next folder.
: Touch
/
to move to either
the previous or the next folder.
Image delete button (69)
Tape playback select button (25)
Previous/Next image button (25)
Index screen display button (25)
Image protection mark (69)
Print mark (70)
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Continued
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Indicators when you made
changes
LCD backlight off (18)
Center
You can check the [DISP GUIDE] (p. 19)
to check the function of each indicator that
appears on the LCD screen.
Indicator
Meaning
NightShot (26)
Super NightShot (47)
Color Slow Shutter (47)
Upper left
Upper right
PictBridge connecting
(70)
Warning (96)
Bottom
Bottom
Center
Indicator
Meaning
Upper left
AE SHIFT (46)
WB SHIFT (46)
Indicator
Meaning
Recording format (56)
EXT SUR MIC (58)
AUDIO MODE (57)*
Picture effect (53)
Digital effect (52)
Manual focus (27)
PROGRAM AE (44)
Continuous photo
recording (49)
Recording mode (56)*
Self-timer recording (48)
WIDE SELECT (57)*
Sharpness (45)
Backlight (27)
White balance (45)
SteadyShot off (48)
Zebra (47)
Interval photo recording
(54)
Flash light (46)
Recording level meter
(58)
TELE MACRO (27)
CAMERA COLOR (46)
Zoom ring (26)
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
Shutter speed (45)
CONV. LENS (48)
HDV input/DV input (67)
HDV output/DV output
(36, 66)
* The settings can be made only for the pictures
i.LINK connection (36,
66, 67)
in the DV format.
Zero set memory (34)
Slide show (53)
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Searching for the starting point
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE lamp
lights up (p. 24).
Reviewing the most recently
recorded scenes (Rec review)
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene
recorded just before you stopped the tape.
Searching for the last scene of the
most recent recording (END SEARCH)
END SEARCH will not work once you
eject the cassette after you have recorded
on the tape.
Touch
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
Touch
.
60min
END SEARCH
1
0:00:00
EXECUTING
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most
recently recorded scene are played back.
Then, your camcorder is set to the standby.
Touch here
to cancel the
operation.
CANCEL
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.
• END SEARCH will not work correctly
when there is a blank section between
recorded sections on the tape.
• You can also select [END SEARCH] from
the menu. When the PLAY/EDIT lamp
lights up, select the [END SEARCH] short-
cut in Personal Menu (p. 40).
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Remote Commander
• To change the battery, see page 110.
Remove the insulation sheet before using
the Remote Commander.
Searching quickly for a desired
scene (Zero set memory)
Insulation sheet
1
During playback, press ZERO
SET MEMORY
at a point you
6
want to locate later on.
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”
7
8
1
q;
and
appears on the screen.
60min
0:00:00
2
3
4
5
P-MENU
If the tape counter is not displayed,
9
.
press DISPLAY
2
3
Press STOP
when you want to
stop playback.
PHOTO (p. 24)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
.
Press REW
SEARCH M. (p. 35)
The tape stops automatically when the
tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”
Video control buttons (Rewind,
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,
Slow) (p. 25)
.
4
Press PLAY
Playback starts from the point
designated “0:00:00” on the tape
counter.
ZERO SET MEMORY
Transmitter
REC START/STOP (p. 24)
Power zoom (p. 26)
DISPLAY (p. 19)
• 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.
Memory control buttons (Index, –/+,
Memory playback) (p. 25)
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the
remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.
29).
To cancel the operation
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again.
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Searching for a scene by date of
recording (Date search)
You can locate the point where the
recording date changes.
1
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
.
2
3
Press SEARCH M.
Press (previous)/(next)
to select a recording date.
60min
0:00:00:00
30min
DATE -01
SEACH
P.MENU
To cancel the operation
.
Press STOP
• The Date search will not function correctly
when there is a blank section between recorded
sections on the tape.
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Connecting to a TV for viewing
Connection methods and image quality will differ depending on what TV to be connected
and connectors used.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 13).
See page 39 for “Notes on Connection” and refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
Select connection method depending on what TV to be connected with and
connectors the TV is equipped with.
high definition TV
16:9 TV or 4:3 TV
HD (high definition)
SD (standard definition) image quality *
image quality *
i.LINK (for
HDV1080i)
COMPO-
NENT IN
i.LINK
COMPO-
NENT IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO/
AUDIO
See page 37 for connecting
methods.
See page 39 for notes on
connection.
See page 37 for connecting method
for connecting method and
See page 39 for notes on connection.
and 38
,
.
• Set the menu on your camcorder before connection. 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
(optional).
* Pictures recorded in the DV format is played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of
connection.
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
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: Signal flow
Camcorder
TV
Menu Setting
Type
Cable
(STANDARD SET)
i.LINK cable (optional)
[VCR HDV/DV]
[AUTO] (p. 56)
[i.LINK CONV]
[OFF] (p.59)
Component video cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV]
[AUTO] (p. 56)
[COMPONENT]
[1080i/480i] (p. 59)
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Do not connect the video plug (yellow).
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV]
[AUTO] (p. 56)
i.LINKcable (optional)
[i.LINK CONV]
[ON HDVDV]
(p. 59)
[TV TYPE]
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 59)
* Change the settings depending on the TV connected.
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Continued
Connecting to a TV for viewing (Continued)
: Signal flow
Camcorder
TV
Menu Setting
Type
Cable
Component video cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(STANDARD SET)
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
[VCR HDV/DV]
[AUTO] (p. 56)
[COMPONENT]
[480i] (p. 59)
[TV TYPE]
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 59)
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Do not connect the video plug (yellow).
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
(STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV]
[AUTO] (p. 56)
[TV TYPE]
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 59)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Do not connect the video plug (yellow).
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
(STANDARD SET)
(Red)
[VCR HDV/DV]
[AUTO] (p. 56)
[TV TYPE]
(White)
(Yellow)
[16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 59)
* Change the settings depending on the TV connected.
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Notes on Connection
Type
Notes
• Requires HDV1080i specification connectors. Consult your TV manufacturer for details. See
page 102 for a list of supported devices.
•
The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the
instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
•
When connecting only with the component video cable (supplied), audio signals are not
output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable
(supplied) to the audio input jack of your TV.
•
•
•
Pictures in the DV format are not output from the COMPONENT OUT jack, if copyright
protection signals are recorded in the pictures.
The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. Refer to the
instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
When connecting only with the component video cable (supplied), audio signals are not
output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable
(supplied) to the audio input jack of your TV.
•
•
Pictures in the DV format are not output from the COMPONENT OUT jack, if copyright
protection signals are recorded in the pictures.
When connecting only S VIDEO plug, 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
(optional) to the audio input jack of your TV.
•
This connection produces high resolution pictures compared with A/V connecting cable (Type
).
• 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:
component videoS videoaudio/video
• See page 106 for the details of i.LINK.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the [TV TYPE] setting depending on your TV (p. 59).
• When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal,
set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p.57).
When your TV is connected to a VCR
Select the connecting method on page 64 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 (supplied).
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable (supplied) to the video input jack and
connect the white or the red 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 (optional) for that purpose.
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Using the menu items
Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.
1
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the respective lamp.
CAMERA-TAPE lamp:
settings on a tape
CAMERA- MEMORY lamp:
settings on a “Memory Stick Duo”
PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing
2
Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used menu items are added.
• You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p. 62).
Touch
.
60min
STBY
0:00:00
DISP
GUIDE
MENU
STATUS
CHECK
SHUTTR
SPEED
1/3
AE
SHIFT
PRGRAM
AE
Touch the desired item.
If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch
Select the desired setting, then touch
/
until the item is displayed.
.
To use menu items
You can customize menu items that are not added to Personal Menu.
60min
–:––:––
60min
–:––:––
DISP OUTPUT
MENU ROTATE
A. SHUT OFF
CLOCK SET
CAMERA SET
––:––:––
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
WHITE BAL.
WORLD
PROGRAM AE
LANGUAGE
OK
OK
Touch
[MENU].
The menu index screen appears.
Select the desired menu.
Touch
/
to select the item, then touch
. (The process in step is the same as
that in step .)
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Select the desired item.
• You can also touch the item directly to select it.
Customize the item.
After finishing the settings, touch
If you decide not to change the setting, touch
(close) to hide the menu screen.
to return to the previous screen.
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Menu items
•
The menu items available for the operation (
is positioned.
) differ depending on where the lit lamp for the POWER switch
Position of lamp:
TAPE
MEMORY
PLAY/EDIT
CAMERA SET menu (p. 44)
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
WHITE BAL.
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
SHARPNESS
SHUTTR SPEED
AUTO SHUTTER
AE SHIFT
–
–
–
–
CAMERA COLOR
WB SHIFT
SPOT FOCUS
FLASH SET
SUPER NS
NS LIGHT
COLOR SLOW S
ZEBRA
HISTOGRAM
SELF-TIMER
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
CONV. LENS
–
–
MEMORY SET menu (p. 49)
STILL SET
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ALL ERASE
–
FORMAT
FILE NO.
NEW FOLDER
REC FOLDER
PB FOLDER
PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 52)
FADER
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
D. EFFECT
PICT. EFFECT
SLIDE SHOW
–
INT.REC-STL
–
SHOT TRANS
DEMO MODE
PictBridge PRINT
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Position of lamp:
TAPE
MEMORY
PLAY/EDIT
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 55)
VAR. SPD PB
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
REC CTRL
BURN DVD
END SEARCH
STANDARD SET menu (p. 56)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
VCR HDV/DV
REC FORMAT
DV SET
–
–
–
–
VOLUME
MULTI-SOUND
MIC LEVEL
–
EXT SUR MIC
LCD/VF SET
COMPONENT
i.LINK CONV
TV TYPE
–
USB SELECT
DISP GUIDE
STATUS CHECK
GUIDEFRAME
COLOR BAR
DATA CODE
REMAINING
REMOTE CTRL
REC LAMP
–
–
–
–
BEEP
DISP OUTPUT
MENU ROTATE
A.SHUT OFF
CALIBRATION
TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 61)
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
LANGUAGE
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CAMERA SET menu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions (SPOT METER/WHITE
BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
SUNSET&MOON**(
)
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
.
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets, general night
views or fireworks.
See page 40 for details on selecting
menu items.
LANDSCAPE**(
)
PROGRAM AE
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the PROGRAM AE
function. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to
OFF beforehand (p. 27).
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh
in windows that comes in between the
camcorder and the subject.
AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [PROGRAM AE]
function.
• Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted to
focus on subjects only a short distance away.
Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to
focus on subjects farther away.
SPOTLIGHT*(
)
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot
meter)
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (
)
You can adjust and fix the exposure
to the subject, so that it is recorded in
suitable brightness even when there is
strong contrast between the subject and
the background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage. Set the AUTO LOCK
switch to OFF beforehand (p. 27).
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
BEACH&SKI*(
)
1
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.
2
Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
Touch [END].
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO][END].
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• If you set [SPOT METER], the exposure is set
to the manual mode automatically.
could not be set.
• If keeps flashing even after you
have touched
to [AUTO].
, set [WHITE BAL.]
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
• When you have changed the battery pack
while [AUTO] is selected, select [AUTO] and
aim your camcorder at a nearby white object
for about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF
beforehand (p. 27).
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change
the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your
camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or
vice versa.
AUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
• To adjust the white balance under white or cool
white fluorescent lamps, set [WHITE BAL.] to
[AUTO], or follow the procedure when using
[ONE PUSH].
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
SHARPNESS
You can adjust the sharpness of the image
INDOOR ()
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
outline with
the sharpness is anything other than the
default setting.
/
.
appears when
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the
lighting conditions change quickly
Soften
Sharpen
– Under the video lamps of those at a studio,
or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like
color lamps
SHUTTR SPEED
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
speed for your convenience. Depending on
the shutter speed, you can make the subject
look still, or on the contrary, emphasize
the fluidity of movement. Set the AUTO
LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 27).
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
Touch [ONE PUSH].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
AUTO
Select to adjust the shutter speed
automatically.
Touch [
].
MANUAL
Adjust the shutter speed using
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored
in the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
• Keep framing a white object while
is flashing quickly.
/
.
You can select a shutter speed between
1/10000 second and 1/4 second.
Slower
Faster
125, 180, 250
•
flashes slowly if white balance
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Continued
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
• For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100]
appears on the screen.
• When shooting a bright subject, setting the
shutter speed to a faster value is recommended.
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,
pictures appear bluish, and when set to a higher
value, pictures appear reddish.
• At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be
lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually.
SPOT FOCUS
• When recording under a discharge tube such
as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury
lamp, horizontal bands may appear in the screen
or color discrepancies may occur depending on
the shutter speed.
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located in the center
of the screen.
• The setting you have made will return to the
default setting if you set the POWER switch to
OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
2
3
AUTO SHUTTER
Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to
MANUAL (p. 26).
Touch the subject on the screen.
Touch [END].
Automatically activates the electronic
shutter to adjust the shutter speed when
recording in bright conditions if you set it
to [ON] (the default setting).
To adjust the focus automatically, set the
FOCUS/ZOOM switch to AUTO.
AE SHIFT
When the exposure (p. 26) is set
automatically, you can adjust the exposure
FLASH SET
using
(dark)/
(bright).
and the
FLASH LEVEL
setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is
anything other than the default setting.
HIGH(
)
Makes the flash level higher.
CAMERA COLOR
NORMAL( )
You can adjust the color intensity with
LOW(
)
/
.
appears when [CAMERA
Makes the flash level lower.
COLOR] is anything other than the default
setting.
REDEYE REDUC
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
Decreases
color intensity
Increases
color intensity
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then
press (flash) (p. 28) repeatedly to select
a setting.
WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)
You can adjust the white balance to the
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
desired setting using
/
.
and the setting value are displayed
when [WB SHIFT] is anything other than
the default setting.
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses
the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.
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(No flash): Records without flash.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch
[OFF].
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
• Adjust the focus manually (p. 27) when it is
hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON]
while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 26) is
also set to ON.
ZEBRA
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
and [”SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear
on the screen.
setting,
is not recorded.
is displayed. The zebra pattern
To return to the normal setting, set the
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.
OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other object
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The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually (p. 27) when it is
hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down at this time.
100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
• The zebra pattern is diagonal stripes that appear
in portions of the screen where brightness is at a
preset level.
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
When using either the NightShot (p. 26)
or [SUPER NS] (p.47) function to record,
you can record clearer pictures by setting
[NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light
(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
HISTOGRAM
When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON],
the [HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display
a distribution of tones in your picture)
window appears on the screen.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
This item is useful when you adjust
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 ft.).
exposure. You can adjust the exposure or
[AE SHIFT] checking the [HISTOGRAM]
window. The [HISTOGRAM] will not be
recorded on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”
COLOR SLOW S
(Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],
you can record an image brighter in color
even in dark places.
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]
appear on the screen.
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Continued
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
20 ×
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.
120 ×
Brighter
Darker
Brightness
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 120 × zoom is
performed digitally.
• The left area on the graph shows the darker
areas of the picture while the right area shows
the brighter areas.
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake
(the default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
SELF-TIMER
The self-timer starts recording after about
10 seconds.
Touch
.
[SELF-TIMER][ON]
CONV. LENS
appears.
When using an optional conversion lens,
use this function to record using the
optimum compensation for camera shake
for each lens.
Press REC START/STOP to record
movies, or PHOTO to record still images.
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in
OFF
step
.
Select this when the conversion lens
(optional) is not used.
• You can also use the self-timer with the Remote
Commander (p. 34).
WIDE CONV.(
)
Select this to use the wide conversion lens
(optional).
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level
in case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 10 × (the default setting) while
recording on a tape. Note that the image
quality decreases when you are using the
digital zoom.
TELE CONV.(
Select this to use the tele conversion lens
(optional).
)
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
OFF
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.
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MEMORY SET menu
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”
(BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/
NEW FOLDER, etc.)
STANDARD (
Records still images at the standard image
)
quality level.
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
.
IMAGE SIZE
See page 40 for details on selecting
menu items.
1920 × 1440 (
Records still images clearly.
)
1920 × 1080 (
Records still images clearly in the wide
)
STILL SET
(16:9) ratio.
BURST
1440 × 1080 (
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality.
)
You can record several still images one
after another by pressing PHOTO.
OFF
640 × 480 (
Allows for the maximum number of
images to be recorded.
)
Select this when not recording
continuously.
NORMAL (
)
Records from 3 (1920 × 1440 image size),
5 (1440 × 1080 image size) to 25 (640 ×
480 image size) images continuously at
about 0.5 second intervals.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
(MB) and the number of recordable
pictures
The maximum number of images are
recorded when you press and hold PHOTO
fully.
When the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA-MEMORY
1920 × 1920 × 1440 × 640 ×
1440
1080
1080
480
EXP. BRKTG (
)
Records 3 images consecutively with
different exposures at about 0.5 second
intervals. You can compare the 3 images
and select an image recorded at the best
exposure.
16MB
(supplied)
11
26
14
34
19
43
96
240
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
22
54
29
69
39
88
190
485
• The flash will not function during continuous
photo recording.
• The maximum number of images will be
recorded in the self-timer mode or when you are
operating with the Remote Commander.
• [EXP. BRKTG] will not function when you
have space for fewer than 3 images remaining
on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• When you set wide (16:9) ratio of the screen
you can record 3 images (1920 × 1080 image
size) continuously.
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105
59
135
78
175
390
980
91
215
115
280
155
355
780
1970
165
395
215
500
280
640
1400
3550
335
435
570
2850
7200
800 1000 1300
680 890 1150
5900
1600 2100 2650 14500
QUALITY
2GB
1400 1800 2400 12000
3350 4300 5500 30000
FINE (
)
Records still images at the fine image
quality level.
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MEMORY SET menu (Continued)
When the POWER switch is set to
Approximate image size of a picture
(kB)
CAMERA-TAPE or PLAY/EDIT*
1440 × 1080 × 640 × 640 ×
4:3 picture
810
810
480
360
1920 ×
1440
1440 ×
1080
1080 ×
810
640 ×
480
16MB
(supplied)
25
60
34
80
96
240
115
240
1380
580
800
350
450
190
150
60
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
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120
69
160
190
485
240
485
16:9 picture
100
240
135
325
390
980
490
980
1920 ×
1080
1440 ×
810
640 ×
360
205
490
280
650
780
1970 1970
980
1060
450
600
260
130
60
370
890 1150
500
1400 1750
3550 3550
• The table shows the approximate number of still
images that can be taken for each image size.
[FINE] is on top, and [STANDARD] is on the
bottom.
760 1000
1800 2400
2850 3600
7200 7200
1550 2100
5900 7300
3650 4900 14500 14500
ALL ERASE
Deletes all the pictures on a “Memory Stick
Duo” without image protection, or in the
selected folder.
2GB
3150 4300 12000 15000
7500 10000 30000 30000
* The image size is fixed as follows:
–
Images recorded with the POWER switch set
to CAMERA-TAPE are 1440 × 810 when in
HDV format or DV format (16:9), and 1080 ×
810 when in DV format (4:3).
Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRENT
FOLDER].
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
[CURRENT FOLDER]: Deletes all the
images in the selected folder.
– Images recorded with the POWER switch set
to PLAY/EDIT are 1440 × 810 when in HDV
format, 640 × 360 when in DV format (16:9),
and 640 × 480 when in DV format (4:3).
Touch [YES] twice
.
• The number of recordable pictures is shown in
• Cancel image protection on the “Memory Stick
Duo” beforehand when using the “Memory
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab (p. 103).
the table.
[FINE] is on top, and [STANDARD] is on the
bottom.
• The folder will not be deleted even when you
delete all the pictures in the folder.
• Do not do any of the following while [
Erasing all data...] is displayed:
• When using the “Memory Stick Duo” made by
Sony Corporation. The number of recordable
pictures varies depending on the recording
environment.
– Operate the POWER switch/operation
buttons.
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”
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FORMAT
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)
The supplied or newly purchased “Memory
Stick Duo” has been formatted at the
factory, and does not require formatting.
Select the folder to be used for recording
with
/
, then touch
.
• As the default setting, pictures are saved in the
101MSDCF folder.
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the
same folder will be set as the default folder for
playback.
.
Formatting is completed, and all the images
will be deleted.
• Do not do any of the following while [
Formatting…] is displayed:
– Operate the POWER switch/operation
buttons.
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)
Select the playback folder with
then touch
/
,
.
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory
Stick Duo” including protected image data and
newly created folders.
FILE NO.
SERIES
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.
RESET
Resets the file number to 0001 each time
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.
NEW FOLDER
You can create a new folder (102MSDCF
to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick
Duo.” When a folder is full (a maximum
of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is
automatically created.
Touch [YES]
.
• You cannot delete the created folders using
your camcorder. You will have to format the
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 51), or delete them
using your computer.
• The number of recordable pictures on a
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the
number of folders increases.
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PICT.APPLI. menu
Special effects on pictures or additional
functions on recording/playback (SLIDE
SHOW/PICT. EFFECT, etc.)
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
You can add digital effects to your
recordings.
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 40 for details on selecting
menu items.
.
Touch the desired effect.
Adjust the effect with
/
, then
touch
.
When you select [STILL], the image when
FADER
you touch
is saved as a still image.
You can add the following effects to
currently recording pictures.
Effect
Items to adjust
CINEMA
EFECT*
No adjustment
necessary.
Select the desired effect, then touch
Press REC START/STOP.
.
STILL
The degree of
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
transparency of the
still image you want
to superimpose on a
movie.
To cancel the operation, touch [OFF] in
.
step
FLASH
The interval of frame-
by-frame playback.
STBY
REC
TRAIL
The fade time of the
incidental image.
Fading out
Fading in
WHITE FADER
OLD MOVIE*
No adjustment
necessary.
* Available during recording only.
BLACK FADER
MOSAIC FADER
MONOTONE
Touch
.
appears.
To cancel [D. EFFECT], touch [OFF] in
step
.
CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect)
You can add a cinematic atmosphere to
pictures by adjusting the image quality.
STILL
When fading in, the picture gradually
changes from black-and-white to color.
Records a movie while superimposing it on
a previously recorded still image.
When fading out, it gradually changes from
color to black-and-white.
FLASH (flash motion)
Records a movie with a serial-still-image
effect (strobe effect).
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TRAIL
PASTEL
Records a picture so that an incidental
image like a trail is left.
OLD MOVIE
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue
to pictures.
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.*
MOSAIC
•
•
You cannot change to another digital effect
while recording pictures on a tape with
[CINEMA EFECT] selected.
You cannot record pictures edited using special
effects on the tape in your camcorder.
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.*
* Available during recording only.
• You cannot add effects to externally input
pictures. The playback pictures edited with
digital effects are output via the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) jack without effect control.
• You can save pictures edited using special
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 68) or
record them on another tape (p. 64).
• While using the back light function, you cannot
select [SKINTONE]. And when you use the
back light function with [PICT.EFFECT] set to
[SKINTONE], the [SKINTONE] setting will be
canceled.
• You cannot add effects to externally input
pictures. The playback pictures edited with
picture effects are output via the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) jack without effect control.
PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to a picture
• You can also record pictures edited using
special effects on another tape (p. 64).
during recording or playback.
appears.
OFF
SLIDE SHOW
Does not use [PICT. EFFECT] setting.
Plays back the images stored on a
“Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder in
sequence (slide show).
SKINTONE
Makes skin texture look more smoother
and more appealing.
NEG.ART
Touch
Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT
FOLDER ( )], then touch
[PB FOLDER].
.
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ( )],
all the images in the current playback
folder selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 51)
are played back in sequence.
The color and brightness are reversed.
SEPIA
Pictures appear in sepia.
Touch [REPEAT].
Select [ON] or [OFF], then
.
B&W
To repeat the slide show, select [ON] ( ).
Pictures appear in black and white.
To execute the slide show only once, select
[OFF].
SOLARIZE
Touch [END][START].
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].
To pause, touch [PAUSE].
Pictures appear as an illustration with
strong contrast.
• You can select the first picture for the slide
show with
[START].
/
before touching
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Continued
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)
B] and the recording setting changes to
the registered one. Touch [BACK] to
register again or touch [END] to finish the
operation.
INT.REC-STL
(Interval photo recording)
You can record still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval.
This function is useful to observe the
movement of clouds or the changes in
daylight, etc.
• You cannot register the setting while recording.
• It takes about 4 seconds to change to the
registered setting.
• If you register [SHOT TRANS], the [WHITE
BAL.] setting is also registered at the same
time.
• The recording angle varies during [SHOT
TRANS].
• Use the tripod because [STEADYSHOT] does
not function.
[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval
Touch
or 10 minutes)
a desired interval time (1, 5
DEMO MODE
[ON]
The default setting is [ON], allowing you
to view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you have removed both a
cassette and a “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camcorder, and slide the POWER
switch down to turn on the CAMERA-
TAPE lamp.
.
Press PHOTO fully.
stops flashing and the interval still
image recording starts.
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF]
in step
.
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again in about 10 minutes.)
– When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted.
– When the POWER switch is set to other than
CAMERA-TAPE.
SHOT TRANS
You can register the settings of focus and
zoom and then change the recording setting
from the current one to the registered one,
resulting in a smooth transition of scenes
(Shot transition).
SHOT A
PictBridge PRINT
See page 70.
SHOT B
STORE
Set the zoom (p. 26) and focus (p. 27) at
the desirable setting and press [STORE-
A]. [SHOT-A] flashes and will be
registered. Register [STORE-B] as well.
EXEC
Touch [NEXT][EXEC-A] or [EXEC-
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EDIT/PLAY menu
Settings for editing or playing back
in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END
SEARCH, etc.)
• Pictures in the HDV format may appear
distorted during:
– Picture search
– Reverse playback
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
.
See page 40 for details on selecting
menu items.
REC CTRL (Movie recording
control)
See page 67.
VAR.SPD PB
(Various speed playback)
BURN DVD
You can play back in various modes while
viewing movies.
When your camcorder is connected to a
Sony VAIO series personal computer, you
can easily burn the picture recorded on the
tape on a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to
DVD”) using this command. See “Creating
a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)”
(p. 78) for details.
Touch the following buttons during
playback.
To
Touch
change the
playback
direction*
(frame)
• The quality of the picture to be copied to DVDs
is SD (standard definition).
play back
slowly**
To reverse direction :
END SEARCH
(frame)
EXEC
The most recently recorded picture is
played back for about 5 seconds and then
stops automatically.
play back frame
by frame
(frame) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction:
(frame) during
CANCEL
Stops [END SEARCH].
frame playback.
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This
is not a malfunction.
**Pictures output from the HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK) jack cannot be played
back smoothly in slow mode.
Touch
To return to the normal playback mode,
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from
.
frame playback).
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may
see mosaic-like images of the previously played
picture.
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from
the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack when
they are paused or played back in other than
normal playback mode.
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STANDARD SET menu
Settings while recording on a tape or other
basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)
able to recognize the video signal from this
camcorder.
• When [AUTO] is selected and the signal
switches between HDV and DV formats, the
picture and sound disappear temporarily.
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON
HDVDV], pictures are output as follows:
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the
DV format and output; a DV signal is output
as it is.
The default settings are marked with
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 40 for details on selecting
menu items.
.
VCR HDV/DV
Select the playback signal. Normally select
[AUTO].
When the camcorder is connected to
another device using an i.LINK cable
(optional), select the signal to be input/
output from the HDV/DV Interface
(i.LINK) jack. The selected signal is
recorded or played back.
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the
DV format and output; a DV signal is not
output.
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an
HDV signal is not output.
REC FORMAT
You can select a recording format.
HDV1080i (
Select to record in the HDV1080i
specification.
)
AUTO
Select this to play back signals by
switching the format between HDV and
DV automatically.
For an i.LINK connection, select this to
record/play back signals input/output from
the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack by
switching the format between HDV and
DV automatically.
DV (
)
Select to record in the DV format.
• When you output the picture during recording
simultaneously to a connected device using
an i.LINK cable (optional), also set [i.LINK
CONV] accordingly.
HDV
Select this to play back the signals in the
HDV format only.
DV SET
For an i.LINK connection, select this to
record/play back the input/output signals
in the HDV format only. Select this when
connecting the camcorder to a computer,
etc.
REC MODE(Recording mode)
SP ()
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode
on a cassette.
DV
LP ()
Select this to play back the signals in the
DV format only.
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
For an i.LINK connection, select this to
record/play back the input/output signals
in the DV format only. Select this when
connecting the camcorder to a computer,
etc.
• 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.
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) before
setting [VCR HDV/DV]. Otherwise, the
connected device such as a VCR may not be
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WIDE SELECT
You can select the picture size for the TV to
be connected. Refer also to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
AUDIO MIX
You can monitor the sound recorded on
the tape using another device with audio
dubbing during playback.
60min
AUDIO MIX
0:00:00:00
16:9 WIDE
You can record the picture for the full
screen.
4:3 (
)
You can record the picture for the normal
screen.
Touch
/
to adjust the balance
On the LCD screen or viewfinder when
setting to [16:9 WIDE]
of the original sound (ST1) and the sound
recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch
.
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default
setting.
• The adjusted audio balance returns to the
default setting when you set the POWER switch
to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
On a 4:3 TV screen*
VOLUME
Touch
/
to adjust the volume.
On a 16:9 wide TV screen
MULTI-SOUND
You can select whether to play back audio
recorded using other devices with dual
sound or stereo sound.
* The playback picture may look different
depending on the TV connected.
STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
• A recorded [16:9 WIDE] image played back on
a 4:3 TV has the same width as the original but
is cropped horizontally. For better viewing on
the 4:3 TV, set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on
your camcorder when recording a picture.
1
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
AUDIO MODE
12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
2
Plays back with sub sound or the right
channel sound.
16BIT (
)
• You can play back, but cannot record a dual
sound track cassette on your camcorder.
• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you set
the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more
than 12 hours.
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo
sound with high quality).
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.
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Continued
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
MIC LEVEL
LCD/VF SET
You can adjust the recording sound level
manually.
The recorded picture will not be affected
by this operation.
AUTO
LCD BRIGHT
Select to adjust the recording sound level
automatically.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
MANUAL
Touch
Adjust the brightness with
Touch
/
.
/
to adjust the recording
.
sound level during recording or standby.
The recording sound level adjustment bars
appear on the screen. The recording sound
level increases as the bar goes to the right.
The recording level meter appears when
the default setting is changed.
• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p.18).
LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
• 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.
• The limiter in your camcorder enables
recording with reduced distortion, even if
you set the recording level too high in the
[MANUAL] setting. For best results, adjust the
recording level so as to avoid exceeding 0dB.
NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
EXT SUR MIC (External surround
microphone)
LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with
/
.
WIDE STEREO (
)
Records 2 channel sound with more
presence by connecting a microphone
(optional).
Low intensity
High intensity
STEREO
VF B.LIGHT
Records the stereo sound normally.
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
• You need a compatible accessory such as the
ECM-HQP1 microphone (optional) to record
the sound in the [WIDE STEREO] setting.
• Sound is recorded in the [STEREO] setting
if the microphone is not connected, even if
another setting is selected.
NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
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16:9
Select to view your pictures on a 16:9
wide TV.
COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
HDV format pictures DV format pictures
480i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
1080i/480i
4:3
Select when connecting your camcorder
to a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the1080i
signal.
Select to view your pictures on a 4:3
standard TV.
HDV format
pictures
DV format
pictures
i.LINK CONV
When the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA-TAPE, this setting is effective
only when [HDV1080i] is selected in [REC
FORMAT]. When the POWER switch is
set to PLAY/EDIT, this setting is effective
only when [AUTO] or [HDV] is selected in
[VCR HDV/DV].
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV
compatible with the ID-1 system, or via an
S VIDEO jack, and play back the tape, set
[TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV automatically
switches the aspect ratio according to the
playback picture.
Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.
OFF
Select to output the pictures from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack in
accordance with the [REC FORMAT] and
[VCR HDV/DV] settings.
USB SELECT
Select [USB SELECT] to view pictures on
a computer via the USB cable (supplied)
(p. 73), or connect your camcorder to a
PictBridge compliant printer.
ON HDVDV
Select to always output the pictures in the
DV format from the HDV/DV Interface
(i.LINK) jack.
MEMORY STICK
Select to view pictures in the “Memory
Stick Duo.”
• See [VCR HDV/DV] for information about an
input signal via an i.LINK connection (p. 56).
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) before
setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the
PictBridge PRINT
See page 70.
connected video device may not be able to
recognize the video signal from this camcorder.
DISP GUIDE
See page 19.
TV TYPE
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back
the picture. The recorded pictures are
played back as following illustrations.
STATUS CHECK
You can check the setup value of the
following items.
– [COMPONENT] (p. 59)
– [i.LINK CONV] (p. 59)
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Continued
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
– [TV TYPE] (p. 59)
* Appears only during tape playback.
– [VCR HDV/DV] (when setting the POWER
switch to PLAY/EDIT) (p. 56)
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter
speed, and the aperture value appear when still
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played
back.
GUIDEFRAME
•
appears for a picture recorded using a flash.
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. The
frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.
• In the DATE/TIME data display, the date and
time are displayed in the same area. If you
record a picture without setting the clock, [--- --
----] and [--:--:--] will appear.
• Pointing the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
REMAINING
AUTO
Displays the remaining tape indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
• When you set the POWER switch to PLAY/
EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette
inserted.
COLOR BAR
You can display the color bar or record it
on the tape by setting [COLOR BAR] to
[ON]. It is convenient to adjust the color on
the monitor connected.
• When you touch
(Play/Pause).
DATA CODE
During playback, displays the information
recorded automatically (data code) during
recording.
ON
Always displays the remaining tape
indicator.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the Remote Commander (p. 34).
OFF
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
Displays the date and time.
CAMERA DATA (below)
Displays camera setting data.
60min
0:00:00:00
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
The camera recording lamp will not light
up during recording when you set this to
[OFF]. (The default setting is [ON].)
1
2
AUTO
100 AWB
3
F1. 8
9dB
6
5
4
BEEP
SteadyShot off*
Exposure*
White balance*
Gain*
ON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Cancels the melody.
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TIME/LANGU. menu
(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)
See page 40 for details on selecting
menu items.
DISP OUTPUT
LCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
CLOCK SET
See page 20.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the
viewfinder.
WORLD TIME
When using your camcorder abroad, you
can set the time difference by touching
/
, the clock will be adjusted in
MENU ROTATE
accordance with the time difference.
If you set the time difference to 0, the clock
returns to the originally set time.
NORMAL
Scrolls the menu items downwards by
touching
.
LANGUAGE
OPPOSITE
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
Scrolls the menu items upwards by
touching
.
You can select from English, Simplified
English, Canadian-French, Latin American
Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese, or Korean.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)
5 min
• Traditional Chinese is also available on menu
for customers who bought this product in Asia,
Middle East, Canada, Latin America or in Japan
(as an Overseas Model).
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet, [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to
[NEVER].
CALIBRATION
See page 109.
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Customizing Personal
Menu
You can add desired menu items to
Personal Menu, and customize Personal
Menu settings for each POWER switch
position. This is convenient if you add
frequently used menu items to Personal
Menu.
Deleting a menu item
1
Touch
[P-MENU SET UP]
[DELETE].
If the desired menu item is not
Adding a menu item
displayed, touch
/
.
You can add up to 28 menu items for each
POWER switch position. Delete a less
important menu item, if you want to add
more.
60min
STBY
Select button to delete.
0:00:00
END
DISP
GUIDE
MENU
STATUS
CHECK
SHUTTR
SPEED
1/3
AE
SHIFT
PRGRAM
AE
1
Touch
[P-MENU SET UP]
[ADD].
2
3
Touch the menu item that you
want to delete.
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
60min
DELETE
STBY
0:00:00
60min
STBY
Select the category.
0:00:00
END
Delete this from
CAMERA-TAPE mode's
P-MENU?
CAMERA SET
PICT. APPLI.
EDIT/PLAY
STANDARD SET
TIME/LANGU.
YES
NO
OK
Touch [YES]
.
2
3
Touch
/
to select a menu
category, then touch
.
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU
SET UP].
60min
STBY
Select the item.
0:00:00
END
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
WHITE BAL.
SHARPNESS
SHUTTR SPEED
OK
Touch
item, then touch
/
to select a menu
[YES]
.
The menu item is added to the end of
list.
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Arranging the order of menu items
displayed on Personal Menu
1
2
Touch
[P-MENU SET UP]
[SORT].
If the desired menu item is not
displayed, touch
/
.
Touch the menu item you want to
move.
3
4
Touch
/
to move the menu
item to the desired place.
Touch
.
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
5
Touch [END]
.
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].
Initializing the Personal Menu
settings (Reset)
Touch
[P-MENU SET UP]
[RESET][YES][YES]
.
If the desired menu item is not displayed,
touch
/
.
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Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD
recorder, etc.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 13).
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 video equipment
and the connectors used.
: Signal flow
Camcorder
Cable
External device
HDV1080i compatible
device
i.LINK cable (optional)
HD quality *1
i.LINK jack which is compatible
with HDV1080i specification is
required.
AV device with i.LINK
jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
SD quality *1
AV device with S VIDEO jack
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
SD quality *1
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Do not connect the video plug (yellow).
AV device with audio/video jacks *2
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
SD quality *1
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
*1Pictures recorded in the DV format is played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of
connection.
*2When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video jack on the device, and the white or red plug to the audio jack on the device.
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
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Using an i.LINK cable (optional)
The dubbed format differs depending on the video recording format or recording equipment
format. Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu settings.
•
Disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) before changing these menu settings, otherwise the video
equipment may not correctly identify the video signal.
Recording equipment
Menu setting
Camcorder
recording
format
format
Copy format
HDV
[VCR HDV/DV]
[i.LINK CONV]
(p.59)
DV format
–*3
format*1
(p.56)
Copy HDV
recording as HDV
HDV
HDV
DV
HDV
[OFF]
Convert HDV
recording to DV
[ON HDV
DV
DV
DV
[AUTO]
DV]
Copy DV
recording as DV
DV
[OFF]
When tape is recorded in both HDV and DV format
Convert both HDV
and DV format
to DV
[ON HDV
DV]
HDV/DV
DV
DV
[AUTO]
[HDV]
[DV]
HDV
DV
HDV
–*2
–*3
–*3
–*2
DV
Copy only
portions recorded
in HDV format
[OFF]
[OFF]
HDV
DV
–*2
Copy only
portions recorded
in DV format
DV
*1 Equipment compliant with the HDV1080i specification.
*2 Results in a copy without an image (video nor sound is copied).
*3 Picture is not recognized (no recording is made).
•
When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO] and the signal switches between HDV and DV, the picture and
sound disappear temporarily.
•
•
When the recorder is an HDR-HC1, set [VCR HDV/DV] also on the recording device to [AUTO] (p. 56).
If the player and the recorder are both HDR-HC1 and connected with the i.LINK cable (optional),
pictures are not continued smoothly after recording pause or stop.
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.
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Continued
Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. (Continued)
• The following cannot be output via the
Dubbing to another device
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack:
– Indicators
– Pictures edited with [PICT. EFFECT] (p. 53)
or [D. EFFECT] (p. 52).
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorder.
• To record the date/time and camera settings data
when connected by the A/V connecting cable
(supplied), display them on the screen (p. 60).
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not
output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)
jack during playback pause or in playback
modes other than normal playback.
1
Connect your VCR to your
camcorder as a recording device.
See page 64 for connection details.
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL]
(default setting) when connecting with an
A/V connecting cable (supplied) (p. 61).
• Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable (optional):
– The recorded picture becomes rough when
a picture is paused on your camcorder while
recording to a VCR.
– Data code (date/time/camera settings data)
may not be displayed or recorded depending
on the device or application.
– You cannot record the picture and sound
separately.
2
Prepare your VCR for recording.
When dubbing to the VCR, insert a
cassette for recording.
When dubbing to the DVD recorder,
insert a DVD for recording.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the appropriate input
(such as video input1, video input2,
etc.).
• When you use an i.LINK cable (optional),
the video and sound signals are transmitted
digitally, producing high quality pictures.
• When i.LINK cable (optional) is connected, the
format of the output signal (
3
Prepare your camcorder for
playback.
or
)will be indicated on the LCD
screen of your camcorder.
Insert the recorded cassette.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn.
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Set [TV TYPE] according to the
playback device (TV, etc.) (p. 59).
4
5
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your recording device for
details.
When the dubbing is finished,
stop your camcorder and the
VCR.
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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.”
Be sure to insert a cassette or a “Memory
Stick Duo” for recording in your camcorder
beforehand.
• You need an i.LINK cable (optional) for this
operation. You cannot record pictures from any
jack other than HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)
jack.
2
3
Set the input signal of your
camcorder.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO]
when recording from an HDV format
compatible device.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or
[AUTO] when recording from a DV
format compatible device (p. 56).
HDV1080i
compatible device
AV device with
i.LINK jack
Connect your VCR as a player to
your camcorder.
• When i.LINK cable (optional) is connected,
the format of the input signal (
or
)will be indicated on
HD quality
SD quality
the LCD screen of your camcorder. (This
indicator may appear on the screen of the
playback device, however, they will not be
recorded.)
to i.LINK (IEEE1394)
connector
*
4
5
Insert the cassette into the VCR.
Operate your camcorder to
record movies.
i.LINK cable
(optional)
Touch
[
REC CTRL]
[REC PAUSE].
6
Start playing the cassette on your
VCR.
to HDV/DV
Interface (i.LINK)
jack
The picture played on the connected
device appears on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
:Signal flow
* i.LINK jack which is compatible with
HDV1080i specification is required.
7
8
Touch [REC START] at the point
you want to start recording.
Recording movies
Stop recording.
1
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
When recording on a tape, touch
(STOP) or [REC PAUSE].
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Continued
Recording pictures from a VCR
(Continued)
Dubbing pictures from a
tape to a “Memory Stick
Duo”
You can record still images on a “Memory
Stick Duo.” Make sure you have a recorded
tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” inserted
into your camcorder.
9
Touch
.
• You cannot record TV programs from the
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack.
• You can record pictures from DV devices only
in the DV format.
• Note the following when connecting with an
i.LINK cable (optional):
– 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.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Search and record the scene you
want to record.
Touch
(PLAY) to play back the
• 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.
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the
scene you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
Recording still images
• The data code recorded on the tape cannot be
recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” The time
and date the picture is copied on the “Memory
Stick Duo” will be recorded.
• Still images will be fixed to image size [1440
× 810] when playing back in the HDV format.
Still images will be fixed to image size [640 ×
360] (16:9) or [640 × 480] (4:3) when playing
back in the DV format.
1
2
Perform steps 1 to 4 in
“Recording movies.”
Play the video you want to record.
The pictures on the VCR appear on the
screen of your camcorder.
3
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene
you want to record. Check the
image and press it fully.
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Deleting recorded pictures
from the “Memory Stick
Duo”
Marking images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” with
specific information
(Image protection/Print mark)
When you are using a “Memory Stick
Duo” with the write-protect tab, make sure
the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick
Duo” is not set to the write-protect position
(p. 103).
1
2
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Touch
.
101
2/10
MEMORY PLAY
60min
101–0001
1920
Preventing accidental erasure
(Image protection)
You can select and mark images to prevent
accidental erasure.
P-MENU
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
3
4
Select a picture you want to
delete with
/
.
• To delete all pictures at once, select [
ALL ERASE] (p. 50).
Touch
[PROTECT].
Touch
[YES].
Touch the image that you want to
protect.
• The pictures cannot be restored once they
are deleted.
PROTECT
appears.
• You can delete pictures on the index screen (p.
25). You can easily search for the picture to be
deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.
101–0002
101
2/ 10
OK
Touch
want to delete
[ DELETE] the picture you
[YES].
• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to
the write-protect position (p. 103), or when the
selected picture is protected (p. 69).
4
Touch
[END].
• To cancel image protection, touch the image
again to cancel image protection in step 3.
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Continued
Marking images on the “Memory
Stick Duo” with specific information
(Image protection/Print mark) (Continued)
Printing recorded images
(PictBridge compliant printer)
You can print out pictures using a
PictBridge compliant printer without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
Selecting still images for
printing (Print mark)
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard is used to select images for
printing on your camcorder.
By marking images that you want to print
out, you do not need to reselect them when
you print them out. (You cannot specify the
number of printouts.)
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to supply power from the wall outlet.
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” on which
still images are stored into your camcorder
and turn on the power of the printer.
Connect your camcorder to the
printer
1
2
3
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
[PRINT
Touch
MARK].
Touch the image that you want to
print out later.
[MENU]
Touch
(STANDARD SET) [USB
PRINT MARK
SELECT] [PictBridge PRINT]
.
appears.
101–0002
101
3
4
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using
the USB cable (supplied).
2/ 10
OK
[END].
4
Touch
Touch
(PICT. APPLI.)
[PictBridge PRINT].
• To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to
cancel Print mark in step 3.
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears
on the screen.
• Do not mark images on your camcorder if the
“Memory Stick Duo” already has some images
with the Print mark put on using other devices.
This may change the information of the images
with the Print mark put on using the other
device.
101
1/10
1920
PRINT
101-0001
END
+
-
SET EXEC
One of the images stored on the
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.
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• We cannot guarantee the operation of models
that are not PictBridge compatible.
beginning.
• If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9
ratio, left and right ends of the image may be
cut off.
Printing
• Some printer models may not support the
date 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.
1
Select the image to be printed
with
/
.
• 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.
2
3
Touch
[COPIES].
Select the number of copies to be
printed with
/
.
You can set a maximum of 20 copies of
one image to be printed.
4
5
Touch
[END].
To print the date on the image, touch
[DATE/TIME][DATE] or
[DAY&TIME]
.
Touch [EXEC] [YES].
When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappears and the image selection
screen appears again.
Touch [END] when printing is
completed.
• Refer also to the operating instructions for the
printer to be used.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
– Operating the POWER switch.
– Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from
the printer.
– Removing the “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camcorder.
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the
USB cable (supplied), turn the printer off and
on again and restart the operation from the
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Jacks to connect external devices
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
• When an external microphone (optional)
is connected, it takes precedence over the
internal microphone (p. 29).
(headphones) jack (green)
• When you use headphones, the speaker on
your camcorder is silent.
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (red)
•
This jack works as an input jack for
an external microphone as well as a
power-supply jack for a plug-in-power
microphone. When an external microphone
(optional) is connected, it takes precedence
over the internal microphone (p.29).
•
To fix an external microphone, the optional
accessory shoe adaptor VCT-55L is
recommended. Remove the accessory shoe
adaptor when inserting and removing a
cassette.
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack (p.
64, 78)
(USB) jack (p. 70, 73)
COMPONENT OUT jack (p. 36)
A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (p. 36, 64)
DC IN jack (p. 13)
...Open the shoe cover.
- ...Open the jack cover.
LANC jack (blue)
•
The LANC control jack is used for
controlling the tape transport of video
devices and peripherals connected to it.
Active Interface Shoe
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as
a video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off
as you operate the POWER switch on
your camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
• When you connect an accessory, open the
shoe cover.
• The Active Interface Shoe has a safety
device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press
down and push it to the end, and then
tighten the screw. To remove an accessory,
loosen the screw, and then press down and
pull out the accessory.
• Connecting with an external device wears
out the battery pack faster.
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Connecting to a
computer
When connecting your camcorder to the
computer, you can operate the followings:
Copying still images
to a 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 (This must be provided as
standard)
Copy the still images on a “Memory
Stick Duo” to the computer
p. 73
Copy the movie in the HDV format on a
tape to the computer
p. 76
Copy the movie in the DV format on a
tape to the computer
p. 76
For Macintosh users
• OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/
v10.2/v10.3)
About connection
• Others: USB port (This must be provided as
standard)
There are 2 ways to connect your
camcorder to a computer:
– USB cable (supplied)
When copying pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”
– i.LINK cable (optional)
Using the USB cable (supplied)
• You can do this operation with the standard
driver of your computer. You do not need to
install a software.
When copying pictures on a tape
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot,
insert the “Memory Stick Duo” on which
pictures are recorded into the Memory Stick
Duo Adaptor (supplied), 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
(supplied) instead of using the Memory Stick
slot on the computer.
Notes on connecting to a computer
• When you are using a USB cable (supplied)
or an i.LINK cable (optional) to connect your
camcorder to a computer, make sure you
insert the connector in the correct direction.
If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be
damaged, and causes a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• You cannot do the followings:
– Copying pictures on a tape to a computer with
a USB cable (supplied).
– Copying pictures on a “Memory Stick
Duo” to a computer with an i.LINK cable
(optional).
• Remove the USB cable according to the correct
procedure when disconnecting it from the
computer (p. 75).
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Continued
Copying still images to a computer (Continued)
4
5
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
to USB jack
[MENU]
Touch
(STANDARD SET) [USB
SELECT] [MEMORY STICK]
USB cable
(supplied)
.
6
7
Connect the USB cable (supplied)
to the USB jack on your
camcorder.
to USB jack
Connect the other end of the USB
cable to the USB jack on your
computer.
• Do not connect your camcorder to the computer
at this point.
• The computer may not recognize the camcorder
if you connect them with the USB cable
(supplied) before turning on your camcorder.
• Refer to 76 page for the recommended
connection.
[USB CONNECT] appears on the LCD
screen of your camcorder.
It may take some time for the computer
to recognize the camcorder when you
connect the USB cable for the first time.
1
Turn on the computer.
Close down all applications running on
the computer.
Copying the pictures
For Windows users
For Windows 2000/Windows XP
Log on as Administrators.
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.
2
3
Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into
your camcorder.
Prepare the power source for
your camcorder.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the
power source (p. 13).
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Disconnecting the USB cable
(supplied)
For Windows users
If [USB CONNECT] appears on the LCD
screen, follow the procedure below to
disconnect the USB cable.
Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon
on the task tray.
Click this icon.
Folder containing image files recorded
using other camcorders without the
folder creation function (for playback
only)
task tray
Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device-Drive].
Folder containing image files recorded
with your camcorder
Click here.
When no new folders have been
created, only [101MSDCF] is
displayed.
Folder containing movie data recorded
using other camcorders without the
folder creation function (for playback
only)
Click [OK].
Disconnect the USB cable from the
camcorder and computer.
Folder
101MSDCF
(up to
999MSDCF)
stands for any number between
0001 and 9999.
File
Meaning
If [USB CONNECT] does not appear on
the LCD screen, do only step above.
• 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.”
Still image
file
DSC0
.JPG
For Macintosh users
Double-click the drive icon, then drag and
drop the desired picture file onto the hard
disk of your computer.
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Continued
Copying still images to a
computer (Continued)
Copying movies on a
tape to the computer
For Macintosh users
Close down all applications running on the
computer.
Drag and drop the drive icon on the
desktop onto the [Trash] icon.
Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from
the camcorder and computer.
Connect your camcorder to the computer
with an i.LINK cable (optional).
The computer needs to be provided with
an i.LINK connector and be installed
with editing software that can copy HDV
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.
• If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the
computer before disconnecting the USB cable
and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”
Format for
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
access lamp is lit.
• Make sure to disconnect the USB cable
(supplied) before turning off your camcorder.
copying
to the
Recorded
format
Required software
computer
Editing software
capable of copying
HDV signal
Recommended connection
Connect as shown in the following
illustrations to operate the camcorder
correctly.
• Connect the camcorder to a computer via the
USB cable (supplied). 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
(supplied).
HDV
DV
HDV
HDV
DV
Editing software
capable of copying
DV signal
Editing software
capable of copying
DV signal
DV
• Refer to the operating instructions of the
software for the details on image copying.
• Refer to the operational instruction of the
editing software for the recommended
connection.
• 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.
• Some editing software on the computer may not
work correctly.
• Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack
on the computer.
• Operation is not guaranteed on all the
recommended environments.
HDV/DV Interface
(i.LINK) jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
Notes on connecting to the computer
• Connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the
computer first, then to your camcorder.
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Connecting in the opposite order may cause
static electricity to build up, resulting in a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• The computer may hang up or may not
recognize the signal from your camcorder in the
following situation.
– Making the following setup to connect
your camcorder to a computer that does not
support the video signal formats that appear
on the LCD screen of your camcorder display
(HDV or DV).
• A tape recorded in the DV format cannot be
copied in the HDV format to a computer.
• You can create DVDs from a tape by connecting
your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series
computer that has “Click to DVD Ver.2.3”
or later installed (p. 78). The quality of the
picture to be copied to DVDs is SD (standard
definition).
When copying the movie in the HDV
format from the computer to your
camcorder
– Changing the [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK
CONV] settings on the
(STANDARD
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK
SET) menu while connecting with an i.LINK
cable (optional).
– Changing the [REC FORMAT] setting on
CONV] to [ON] on the
(STANDARD
SET) menu to copy an HDV format tape in the
DV format (p. 56, 59).
the
(STANDARD SET) menu while
connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional)
with the POWER switch set to CAMERA-
TAPE.
– Changing the POWER switch position while
connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional).
• The format (HDV or DV) of input/output
signal appears on the LCD screen of your
camcorder while connecting with an i.LINK
cable (optional).
When copying the movie in the DV
format from the computer to your
camcorder
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 56).
When setting up your camcorder
The menu settings required depend on the
format of the recorded pictures and the
format for copying.
Copied
format
to the
Recorded
format
Menu setting*1
computer
[VCR HDV/DV]
[HDV]
HDV
DV
HDV
HDV
DV
[i.LINK CONV]
[OFF]
[VCR HDV/DV]
[HDV]
[i.LINK CONV]
[ON HDV
DV]
[VCR HDV/DV]
[DV]
[i.LINK CONV]
[OFF]
DV
*1See page 56 for [VCR HDV/DV] and 59 for
[i.LINK CONV].
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Creating a DVD (Direct
Access to “Click to DVD”)
You can create DVDs from a tape when
you connect your camcorder to a Sony
VAIO series computer* with “Click to
DVD” installed via an i.LINK cable
(optional). The picture is automatically
copied and written to a DVD.
The following procedures describe how to
create a DVD from a picture recorded on a
tape. For details of compatible computers,
operating environment, “Click to DVD,”
and upgrading to “Click to DVD Ver.2.3”
or later, visit the following URL:
to i.LINK (IEEE1394)
connector
i.LINK
cable
(optional)
–Europe
http://www.vaio-link.com/
–USA
http://ciscdb.sel.sony.com/perl/select-p-
n.pl
–Asia Pacific Regional
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/
–Korea
http://scs.sony.co.kr/
–Taiwan
http://vaio-online.sony.com/tw/vaio/
–China
http://www.sonystyle.com.cn/vaio/
–Thailand
:Signal
flow
to HDV/DV Interface
(i.LINK) jack
• Images recorded in HDV format are down-
converted to SD (standard definition) quality
when copying to DVDs. (They are not copied in
the HD (high definition) quality.)
• You can only use an i.LINK cable (optional)
for this operation. You cannot use a USB cable
(supplied).
Using the Direct Access to “Click to
DVD” function for the first time
The Direct Access to “Click to DVD”
function enables you to copy pictures
recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your
camcorder is connected to a computer.
Before operating the Direct Access to
“Click to DVD” function, follow the steps
below to start “Click to DVD Automatic
Mode Launcher.”
http://www.sony.co.th/vaio/index.html
–Latin America
http://vaio-online.sony.com/
* Note that you need a computer with a DVD
drive that can be used to write DVDs, and
“Click to DVD Ver.2.3” (Sony original
software) or later installed.
Turn on the computer.
Click the start menu, then select [All
Programs].
Select [Click to DVD] from the programs
displayed, then click [Click to DVD
Automatic Mode Launcher].
[Click to DVD Automatic Mode
Launcher] starts up.
• After you start up [Click to DVD Automatic
Mode Launcher] once, from then on it starts up
automatically when you turn on your computer.
• [Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher] is
set up for each Windows XP user.
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1
2
Turn on the computer.
8
9
Place a writable DVD in the disc
drive of the computer.
Close all applications running with an
i.LINK.
Touch [EXEC] on the screen of
your camcorder.
Prepare the power source for the
camcorder.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the
power source since it takes a few hours
to create a DVD.
The status of the operation on your
computer is displayed on the LCD
screen of your camcorder.
3
4
Slide the POWER switch down to
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
CAPTURING: The picture recorded
on the tape is being copied to the
computer.
Touch
[MENU]
CONVERTING: The picture is being
converted to the MPEG2 format.
(STANDARD SET)[i.LINK
CONV][ON HDVDV]
.
WRITING: The picture is being written
onto the DVD.
5
6
Insert a recorded cassette into
your camcorder.
• If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has
other data stored on it, the message [This
is a recorded disc. Delete and overwrite?]
appears on the LCD screen of your
camcorder. When you touch [EXEC], the
existing data is erased and new data is
written.
Connect your camcorder to a
computer via an i.LINK cable
(optional) (p. 78).
• When you connect your camcorder to
a computer, make sure you insert the
connector in the correct direction. If you
insert the connector forcibly, it may be
damaged, and causes a malfunction of your
camcorder.
10
Touch [NO] to finish creating a
DVD.
7
Touch
[MENU]
(EDIT/PLAY) [BURN DVD]
The disc tray comes out automatically.
To create another DVD with the same
content, touch [YES].
The disc tray comes out. Place a new
writable DVD in the disc drive. Then,
repeat step 9 and 10.
.
“Click to DVD” starts up and the
on-screen instructions appear on your
computer.
Continued
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Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) (Continued)
To cancel the operation
Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen of
your camcorder.
• You cannot cancel the operation after
[Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD
screen of your camcorder.
• Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional)
or set the POWER switch to another mode on
your camcorder until the picture is completely
copied to the computer.
• When [CONVERTING] or [WRITING] is
displayed on the screen, capturing of pictures
has already finished. Even if you disconnect
the i.LINK cable (optional) or turn off the
camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will
continue on your computer.
• When any of the following occurs, copying of
the picture is canceled. A DVD containing the
data up to the point the operation was canceled
is created. Refer to the help files of “Click to
DVD Automatic Mode Launcher” for details.
– When there is a blank portion of 10 seconds
or longer on the tape.
– When the data of the tape contains a date
before the recording date of the later images.
– When normal and wide size pictures are
recorded on the same tape.
• You cannot operate your camcorder in the
following situations:
– While playing back a tape
– While recording images onto a “Memory
Stick Duo”
– When “Click to DVD” is started up from the
computer
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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot
the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.
Overall operations
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13).
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 13).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect
it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 29)
using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the
clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.)
[DEMO MODE] does not start.
• Eject the cassette and “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder (p. 21, 22).
The camcorder gets warm.
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.
Batteries/Power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the
camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF]
(p. 61), or turn on the power again (p. 16), or use the AC Adaptor.
• Charge the battery pack (p. 13).
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
• Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG) (p. 13).
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13).
• No power is supplied from the wall outlet. (p. 13).
• The battery charge is completed (p. 13).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists, disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be
damaged.
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Continued
Troubleshooting (Continued)
The power turns off frequently although the remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.
• A problem has occurred in the remaining battery time indicator, or the battery pack has not
been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication (p. 13).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment 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, replace the battery pack with a new
one. It may be damaged (p. 13, 105).
• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use. When you open
or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
• The temperature of the environment 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, replace the battery pack with a new
one. It may be damaged (p. 13, 105).
A problem occurs when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor.
• Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet. Then, connect it
again.
LCD screen/viewfinder
An unknown picture appears on the LCD screen or viewfinder.
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE] (p. 54). Touch the LCD screen or insert a cassette or a
“Memory Stick Duo” to cancel [DEMO MODE].
An unknown indicator appears on the screen.
• Refer to the indicator list (p. 96).
The picture remains on the LCD screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery
pack without turning off the power first. This is not a malfunction.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander)
(p. 19).
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The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
• Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 109).
The picture in the viewfinder is not clear.
• Use the viewfinder lens adjustment lever to adjust the lens (p. 18).
The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared.
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is
open (p. 18).
Cassette tapes
The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment.
• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 13).
• Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again (p. 14).
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13).
The cassette is not ejected even when the cassette lid is open.
• Moisture condensation is starting in your 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. 60).
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.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT lamp
(p. 16).
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder (p. 22).
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted on a computer, format it on your camcorder (p.
51).
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Pictures cannot be deleted.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 103)
• Cancel image protection on the picture (p. 69).
• The maximum number of pictures that you can delete at one time is 100.
You cannot delete all pictures at once.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 103)
• Cancel image protection on the pictures (p. 69).
You cannot format the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 103)
Image protection cannot be applied.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 103)
• Perform the operation again on the index screen (p. 69).
You cannot mark pictures for print.
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 103)
• Perform the operation again on the index screen (p. 70).
• The maximum number of pictures you can mark for print is 999.
The data file name is not indicated correctly.
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal
standard.
• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 103).
The data file name flashes.
• The file is damaged.
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 103).
Recording
Refer also to “Adjusting the image during recording” (p. 86) and “Memory Stick Duo”
section (p. 83).
The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.
• Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 24).
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
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• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 101).
• 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 zoom does not function.
• You cannot use the zoom while executing [SHOT TRANS].
You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p. 103)
• The capacity is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.” (p.
69)
• Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder or insert another “Memory Stick Duo.”
(p. 51)
• You cannot record movies with this unit on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” with:
– [PICT. EFFECT]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [SUPER NS]
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to less than 1/30
– While executing [FADER]
– [COLOR BAR]
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
• The recording angle when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY is wider than
when it is set to CAMERA-TAPE.
You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene
to the next.
• Note the following.
– Perform END SEARCH. (p. 33).
– 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 the SP and LP modes on the same tape.
– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
• Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 60).
The internal flash does not work.
• You cannot use the internal flash with:
– [BURST]
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– When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE
– When the optional microphone (ECM-HST1 or ECM-HQP1) is attached
• Even if auto flashing or
(Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the internal
flash with:
– [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE]
– [SPOT METER]
The external flash (optional) does not work.
• The power of the flash is not turned on, or the flash is not attached correctly.
• The external flash (optional) does not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-
TAPE.
[END SEARCH] does not work.
• The cassette was ejected after recording (p. 33).
• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.
[END SEARCH] does not work correctly.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the image during recording
Refer also to “Menu” (p. 90).
You cannot adjust the exposure manually.
• You cannot adjust the exposure manually with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
– [COLOR BAR]
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27)
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], the exposure is canceled.
The TELE MACRO button does not function.
• You cannot use the TELE MACRO function together with:
– [PROGRAM AE]
– When recording a movie on a tape.
The auto focus does not function.
• Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to AUTO to enable auto focus (p. 27).
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 27).
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The focus does not function.
• You cannot operate focus while executing [SHOT TRANS].
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 48).
• [STEADYSHOT] does not function during [SHOT TRANS] (p. 54).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
• The BACK LIGHT function is canceled when you select [SPOT METER] (p. 44).
• You cannot use the BACK LIGHT function when the exposure is anything other than the
automatic mode.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function.
• You cannot use [DIGITAL ZOOM] together with:
– TELE MACRO
– When the setting is being stored in [SHOT TRANS]
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
• The spots appear when you are recording in [SUPER NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not
a malfunction.
The subjects passing by the frame might appear crooked.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame
rapidly might crooked depending on the recording conditions.
The color of the picture is not correctly displayed.
• Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 26).
The picture appears too dark on the screen, and the subject does not appear
on the screen.
• The LCD backlight is turned off. Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds to
turn on the backlight (p. 18).
The picture appears bright, horizontal bands appear, or changes in color
occurs.
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction. Cancel [PROGRAM AE] (p.44) to lessen the symptom.
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
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• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 48).
Tiny spots in white appear on the screen.
• The spots appear at a slower shutter speed. This is not a malfunction.
Picture appears too bright on the screen, and the subject does not appear on
the screen.
• Cancel the BACK LIGHT function (p. 27).
Playback
If you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo,” refer also to the
“Memory Stick Duo” section (p. 83).
You cannot play back the tape.
• Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
• Rewind the tape (p. 25).
Cannot play back in reverse direction.
• Reverse playback is not possible with the tape recorded in the HDV format.
The pictures stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” are not played back in the actual
size or aspect ratio.
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in the actual size. This is not a
malfunction.
Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back.
• You cannot see movies recorded with other camcorder on the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the
data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction (p. 104).
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction (p.
104).
Horizontal lines appear on the picture.The displayed pictures are not clear or
do not appear.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 108).
You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder.
• Adjust [
AUDIO MIX] (p. 57).
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.
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• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the
(soften) side (p. 45).
No sound or only a low sound is heard.
• Set [MULTI-SOUND] to [STEREO] (p. 57).
• Turn up the volume (p. 25).
• Adjust [
AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2] (additional sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 57).
• When you are using an S VIDEO plug or component video cable (supplied), make sure the
red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well (p. 36).
The picture or sound breaks off.
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and DV formats. This is not a malfunction.
The sound breaks off.
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 108).
“---” 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 (NTSC). This
is not a malfunction (p. 100).
Date Search does not work correctly.
• If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the
point where the recording date changes.
• There is a blank section in the beginning or middle 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.
Cannot view the picture on the TV connected with the i.LINK cable (optional).
• You cannot view the picture in the HD (high definition) quality on the TV which is not
compatible with the HDV1080i specification (p. 36). Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
Cannot view the picture or hear the sound on the TV connected with the
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component video cable (supplied).
• Set [COMPONENT] on the
the connected device (p. 59).
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of
• When you are using the component video cable (supplied), make sure the red and white
plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 36).
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] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 59) and play back the picture.
• Before recording, select [DV SET] from the
WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] (p. 57).
(STANDARD SET) menu and set [
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.
Remote Commander
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 60).
• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Insert a new battery. Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly
matching the +/– marks. (p. 110).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
• Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR
with black paper.
Menu
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
• You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR BAR]
– [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
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– TELE MACRO
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27)
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
• You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR BAR]
– [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27)
• If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
[WHITE BAL.] does not function.
• You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR BAR]
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27)
You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS].
• You cannot adjust [SHARPNESS] with:
– [COLOR BAR]
– [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
[SHUTTR SPEED] cannot be adjusted manually.
• You cannot adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] with:
– NightShot
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [COLOR BAR]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
– [SPOT METER]
– When the exposure is anything other than the automatic mode
– When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY
– When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27)
• When [PROGRAM AE] is set, [SHUTTR SPEED] returns to [AUTO].
[AE SHIFT] cannot be operated.
• You cannot use [AE SHIFT] together with:
– [COLOR BAR]
– [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
– When the exposure is anything other than the automatic mode
You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS].
• You cannot use [SPOT FOCUS] together with:
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– [PROGRAM AE]
– [COLOR BAR]
– When the FOCUS/ZOOM switch is set to AUTO
[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.
• You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with:
– [FADER]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [SHUTTR SPEED]
– [COLOR BAR]
– NightShot
– [SPOT METER]
– When the exposure is anything other than the automatic mode
[HISTOGRAM] is not displayed.
• [HISTOGRAM] is not displayed in the following.
– While using expanded focus
– While displaying the date and time
•
indicator appears and [HISTOGRAM] is not displayed in the following.
– While using [DIGITAL ZOOM]
– While using [D.EFFECT]
– While using [COLOR BAR]
You cannot use [FADER].
• You cannot use [FADER] together with:
– [SELF-TIMER]
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [D. EFFECT]
– [COLOR BAR]
– [SUPER NS]
You cannot use [D. EFFECT].
• You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with:
– [COLOR SLOW S]
– [FADER]
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to less than 1/30
– [COLOR BAR]
– [SUPER NS]
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
– [PICT. EFFECT]
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– When [
WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is set to [4:3]
• You cannot use [CINEMA EFECT] together with:
– When the exposure is anything other than the automatic mode
– Other than 0 in [AE SHIFT]
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– [PICT. EFFECT]
– When [
WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is set to [4:3]
– [PROGRAM AE]
– [SPOT METER]
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]
You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT].
• You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT] together with:
– [COLOR BAR]
– [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
• [PICT. EFFECT] cannot be set to [SKINTONE] while using the BACK LIGHT function.
You cannot use [SHOT TRANS].
• You cannot use [SHOT TRANS] together with:
– NightShot
– [COLOR BAR]
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the
viewfinder.
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 61).
• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while
[DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 61).
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
• You cannot zoom the pictures from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 28).
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.
61).
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
• You cannot input externally from a device connected with the A/V connecting cable.
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly.
Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of another device for
dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
When connected using an i.LINK cable (optional), no picture appears on the
monitor screen during dubbing.
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the
the connected device (p. 56).
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of
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You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.
• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit.
New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard.
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard
appropriately (p. 57).
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly
for recording.
You cannot input pictures.
• You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 61).
• You cannot input pictures if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
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 monitor video that the camcorder is capturing.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.
• Connect the i.LINK cable (optional) because you cannot copy pictures with the USB cable
(supplied).
You cannot view the video and still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo”
on the computer.
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction, then push it all the way in.
• You cannot use an i.LINK cable (optional). Connect the camcorder and the computer using
the USB cable (supplied).
• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operations
such as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations before connecting the
camcorder to the computer.
• Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to
[MEMORY STICK].
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[Removable Disk] does not appear on the computer screen.
• Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to
[MEMORY STICK].
• Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.
• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the
(USB) jack on the computer.
• The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick Duo” during camcorder operations such
as tape playback or editing. Finish camcorder operations before connecting the camcorder to
the computer.
You cannot copy video and still images to the computer.
• Display pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” with the following procedures for the
Windows computer.
1 Double-click [My Computer].
2 Double-click the icon for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk]. It may take some
time until the drive is recognized.
3 Double-click the desired image file.
The file copied from the computer is not copied to the “Memory Stick Duo.”
• The USB cable (supplied) is not removed with the right procedure. Connect your camcorder
to the computer and transfer the data (p. 73).
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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. 103).
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.
(Battery level warning)
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
• Depending on the operating,
environment, or battery conditions,
may flash, even if there are
approximately 5 to 10 minutes
remaining.
C:(or E:) :(Self-diagnosis
display)
C:04:
• The battery pack is not an
(Moisture condensation warning)*
• Eject the cassette, remove the power
source, and then leave it for about 1
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 108).
“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. 13).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)
C:21:
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
Remove the cassette and leave your
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-
insert the cassette (p. 108).
• “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted (p.
22).
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick Duo”)*
C:22:
• Clean the head using a cleaning
cassette (optional) (p. 108).
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not
formatted correctly (p. 51).
C:31:/ C:32:
• 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 starts to condense (p. 108).
• Remove the power source. Reconnect
it again and operate your camcorder
again.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”
is inserted (p. 103).
(Warning indicators pertaining to
the tape)
• Change the cassette. Press RESET (p.
29), and operate your camcorder again.
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:/ E:62:/ E:91:
• 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. 101).*
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Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
does not disappear.
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
appear on the screen (p. 60).
(Eject cassette warning)*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is
set to lock (p. 101).
Description of warning
messages
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred (p.
108).
If messages appear on the screen, follow
the instructions.
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 96).
Battery
Use the “ InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(p. 105).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
image deletion)*
• The image is protected (p. 69).
Battery level is low.
• Change the battery (p. 13, 105)
(Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick Duo”)*
Old battery. Use a new one (p. 105).
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 103).
Re-attach the power source (p. 13).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
Moisture condensation
Slow flashing:
• Still charging
Moisture condensation. Eject the
cassette (p. 108).
Fast flashing:
• The self-diagnosis display code is
displayed (p. 96).*
• There is something wrong with the
flash.
Moisture condensation.Turn off
for 1H (p. 108).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
Cassette/Tape
• The amount of lights is not sufficient,
so camera-shake easily occurs. Use
the flash.
Insert a cassette (p. 21).
• The camcorder is unsteady, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the
camcorder steady with both hands and
shoot the image. However, note that
the camera-shake warning indicator
Reinsert the cassette.
• Check if the cassette is damaged.
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The tape is locked - check the
tab (p. 101).
Cannot record. Reinsert the Memory
Stick (p. 22).
The tape has reached the end.
No file.
• Rewind or change the tape.
• No file is recorded or there is no
readable file on the “Memory Stick
Duo.”
“Memory Stick Duo”
Memory Stick folders are full.
Insert a Memory Stick (p. 22).
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created
folders using your camcorder.
• You will have to format the “Memory
Stick Duo” (p. 51), or delete them
using your computer.
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.”
Cannot record still images on
Memory Stick (p. 85).
This is a read-only Memory Stick.
PictBridge compliant printer
• Insert a writable “Memory Stick Duo.”
Incompatible type of Memory
Stick.
Check the connected device.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
(supplied) and reconnect it.
• A type of “Memory Stick Duo”
incompatible with your camcorder is
inserted (p. 103).
Connect the camcorder to a
PictBridge compatible printer.
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
(supplied) and reconnect it.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary (p.
51, 103).
Error. Cancel the task.
Cannot record.The Memory Stick is
full.
• Check the printer.
• Delete unnecessary images (p. 69).
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Switch off the printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
(supplied) and reconnect it.
The Memory Stick is locked.
Check the tab (p. 103).
Cannot playback. Reinsert the
Memory Stick (p. 22).
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Flash
Charging… Cannot record still
images.
• You are trying to record a still image
while charging the flash (optional)
Microphone attached. Cannot use
flash.
Others
Cannot record due to copyright
protection (p. 101).
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 the playback or signal input, or
change the [VCR HDV/DV] setting (p.
56).
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette (p. 108).
Invalid in AUTO LOCK mode (p. 27).
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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.
You can use your camcorder in any
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within the
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Use a commercially available AC plug
adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet [b].
Viewing DV format pictures recorded
in DV format
You need the TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.
AC-L15A/L15B
[a]
[b]
Simple setting of the clock by time
difference
You can easily set the clock to the local
time by setting a time difference when
using your camcorder abroad. Select
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is an NTSC systembased
camcorder. If you want to view the
playback picture on a TV, it must be an
NTSC system-based TV (see following
list).
[WORLD TIME] in the
(TIME/
LANGU.) menu, then set the time
difference (p. 61).
System
Used in
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.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL - M
PAL - N
SECAM
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
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HDV format and recording/playback
Your camcorder is capable of recording in
both HDV and DV formats.
back the tape.
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.
Copyright signal
Use a cassette with the
mark.
When you play back
is a trademark.
Your camcorder is not compatible with
cassettes with Cassette Memory.
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?
The HDV format is a video format
developed to record and play back digital
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV
cassette.
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode
with 1080 effective scan lines of screen
ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1440 ×
1080 dots).
)
When you record
You cannot record software on your
camcorder that contains copyright control
signals for copyright protection of
software. [Cannot record due to copyright
protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or
on the viewfinder if you try to record such
software. Your camcorder does not record
copyright control signals on the tape when
it records.
The video bit rate for recording is about
25 Mbps.
Notes on use
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 and terrestrial digital
HDTV broadcastings and in Blu-ray disc
recorders.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
Remove the cassette and store it.
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) jack.
REC: The cassette can be
recorded.
SAVE: The cassette cannot
be recorded (write-protected).
REC
SAVE
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.
To prevent a blank section from being
made on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using
END SEARCH (p. 33) before you begin
the next recording when you have played
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Continued
HDV format and recording/playback (Continued)
Do not put a label
along this border.
On HDV1080i specification compliant
TVs
An HDV format compatible TV with the
component input jack is required to view
playback pictures recorded in the HDV
format. See the table below for the main
2004/05 models.
Labeling position
After using the cassette
Sony TV models
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.
KLV-32M1, KLV-23M1, KLV-S23A10,
KLV-S19A10, KDE55XBR950,
KDE-50XS955, KDE-42XS955,
KDE-37XS955, KE-42M1, KDF-60XS655,
KDF-55XS655, KDF-60WE655,
KDF-55WE655, KDF-50WE655,
KDF-42WE655, KF-50WE620, KF-42WE620,
KDS-70Q006, KDS-R60A10, KDS-R50A10,
KDF-E60A20, KDF-E55A20, KDF-E50A10,
KDF-E42A10, KD-34XBR960, KD-34XS955,
KD-30XS955, KD-36XS955, KV-34HS420,
KV-30HS420, KV-36HS420, KV-32HS420,
KV-27HS420, KD-32XS945, KDP-57WS655,
KDP-51WS655, KP-57WS520,
When cleaning the gold-plated
connector
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after
every 10 times it has been ejected.
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape
indicator may not be indicated correctly.
KP-51WS520, KP-46WT520, KDL32XBR950,
KLV-L32MRX1, KLV-32M1, KE-MX42N1,
KE-MX42K1, KE-MX42S1, KE-MX42A1,
KE-MX42M1, KE-MX32N1, KE-MX32K1,
KE-MX32S1, KE-MX32A1, KE-MX32M1,
KE-P42M1, KE-MV42A1, KE-MV42M1,
KV-DA32M84, KV-DA32M94, KV-DA32M86,
KV-DA32M66, KV-DA32M64, KV-DA32M36,
KV-DA32K94L, KV-DA32K94B,
Gold-plated connector
KV-DA34M80, KV-DA34X80, KV-DA34N90,
KV-DA34M81, KV-DA34M86, KV-DA34M61,
KV-DA34M80, KV-DA34M50, KV-DA29M80,
KV-DA29MX80, KV-DA29N90,
KV-DA29M90, KV-DA29M81, KV-DA29M86,
KV-DA29M61, KV-DA29M60, KV-DA29M80,
KV-DA29M50, KV-DA29M31,
KV-DA29K90L, KV-DA29K90B,
KP-FW51M90A, KP-FW46M90A,
KP-FW46X90A, KP-FX43M90A,
KDF-60WE610K, KDF-50WE610K,
KDF-42WE610K, KF-WS60M90,
KF-WE50M90, KF-WE42M90,
KDF-60WF655K, KDF-55WF655K,
KS-R60A10, KS-R50A10, KF-E50A10,
KF-E42A10, KDS-R60A10, KDS-R50A10,
KDF-E50A10, KDF-E42A10
As of 1st of June, 2005 (including models
on sale in the near future)
• Some models are not available depending on
the country or region.
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About the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”
which is about the half size of a standard
“Memory Stick” in your camcorder.
However, appearance on the list below does
not guarantee the operation of all types of
“Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder.
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.
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.
The “Memory Stick Duo” supplied with
your camcorder is not equipped with a
write-protect tab.
Recording/
Playback
Types of “Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick”(without
MagicGate)
“Memory Stick Duo”(without
MagicGate)*1
–
Notes on use
Image data may be damaged in the
following cases. Compensation for
damaged image data will not be made.
“MagicGate Memory Stick”
–
• 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).
“Memory Stick Duo”
(with MagicGate)*1
*2*3
“MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo” *1
*3
• If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
“Memory Stick PRO”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *1
–
*2*3
It is recommended you make a back-up
of important data on the hard disk of a
computer.
*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.
On handling a “Memory Stick”
Keep the following in mind when handling
a “Memory Stick Duo.”
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
Duo.”
*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.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.JPG.”
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media
out of the reach of small children. There is
danger that a child might swallow it.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
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Continued
About the “Memory Stick” (Continued)
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
On a location for use
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick
Duo” in the following locations.
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo”
that has been used with another device,
format it with your camcorder (p. 51). Note
that formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick Duo.”
• 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.
• 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.
On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
(supplied)
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 damage the device.
Also, if you force the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot in the wrong
direction, the “Memory Stick Duo” slot may be
damaged.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your
camcorder is 2 GB.
• This unit does not support high speed data
transfer.
On image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory
Stick Duo” by your camcorder conform to
the Design Rule for Camera File Systems
universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
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About the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack
QM71D/QM91D (optional).
• 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-QM71D/QM91D (optional).
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back
on your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or
three times the expected recording time, and
make trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
This unit is compatible with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
“InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related
to operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes. With an AC
adaptor/charger (optional), the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
• 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.
The indication on the 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 guide to
the approximate shooting time.
• The 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 and
environment.
To charge the battery pack
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
About storage of the battery pack
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
To use the battery pack effectively
• 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.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, set [A.SHUT OFF]
to [NEVER] on the
(STANDARD
SET) menu and leave your camcorder in tape
recording standby until the power goes off (p.
61).
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-
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Continued
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack (Continued)
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.
About battery life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available
battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.
• The battery life varies depending on how it
is stored and the operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
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
(optional). Possible applications are
operations and data transactions with
various digital AV devices.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible
devices are connected to this unit in a daisy
chain, operations and data transactions are
possible with not only the device that this
unit is connected to but also with other
devices via the directly connected device.
Note, however, that the method of
operation sometimes varies according to
the characteristics and specifications of the
device to be connected. Also, operations
and data transactions may not be possible
on some connected devices.
• Normally, only one device can be connected
to this unit with the i.LINK cable (optional).
When connecting this unit to an HDV/DV-
compatible device having two or more 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.
• 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 three
types.
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
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Maintenance and
precautions
On use and care
The baud rate is listed under
“Specifications” in the operating
instructions of each piece of equipment. It
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface
on some devices.
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when the unit is connected to a
device with a different maximum baud rate.
• 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.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for “megabits per second,”
or the amount of data that can be sent or
received in one second. For example, a
baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
– Near strong 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.
– 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.
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 64.
This unit can also be connected to other
i.LINK compatible devices made by Sony
(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as
well as to video devices.
Before connecting this unit to your
computer, make sure that application
software supported by this unit is already
installed on your computer.
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,
MICROMV or HDV recorders/players
are not compatible with this unit. Before
connecting to other devices, be sure to
confirm whether the device is compatible
with an HDV/DV device or not. For details
on precautions and compatible application
software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
About the required i.LINK cable
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during HDV/DV dubbing).
• When disconnecting the power cord, pull it by
the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord such as by
placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
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Continued
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
Note on moisture condensation
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery
is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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.
• 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.
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or
a shower.
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and
humid place.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Occasionally turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back tapes for about 3 minutes.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about one hour).
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from
a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
state, the tape may stick to the head drum
and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture
inside your camcorder, [Moisture
condensation. Eject the cassette.] or [
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]
appears. The indicator will not appear when
the moisture condenses on the lens.
Video head
• When the video head becomes dirty, you cannot
record pictures normally, or distorted picture or
sound is played back.
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
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 if or
does not appear when the power is turned
on again.
– Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback
picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
– A part of playback pictures does not move.
– Playback pictures do not move.
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.
– Playback pictures do not appear or the sound
breaks off.
– [ Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears on the screen during
recording.
• The video head suffers from wear after long
use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even
after using a cleaning cassette, it might be
because the video head is worn. Please contact
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your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility to have the video head replaced.
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
The position of the “×” changes. If you did
not press the right spot, start from step
again.
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.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated.
On handling the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
To clean the LCD screen
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish.
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– Handling with above substances on your
hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
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.
On adjustment of the LCD screen
(CALIBRATION)
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.
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended you
connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor during the
operation.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on
the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
Disconnect cables other than that of the
AC Adaptor from your camcorder, then
eject the cassette and “Memory Stick Duo”
from your camcorder.
Touch
[MENU]
(STANDARD SET) [CALIBRATION]
To charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
.
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date,
time, and other settings even when the
POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The
pre-installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet via the AC Adaptor
or while the battery pack is inserted.
The rechargeable battery will be fully
discharged in about 3 months if you do
CALIBRATION
Touch the "x"
1/3
CANCEL
Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with
the corner of the supplied “Memory Stick
Duo” or the like.
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Continued
Maintenance and precautions
(Continued)
Specifications
not use your camcorder at all without the
AC adaptor connected or the battery pack
attached. 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.
System
Video recording 2 rotary heads, Helical
system (HDV)
Video recording 2 rotary heads, Helical
system (DV)
scanning system
scanning system
Exif Ver. 2.2*1
Still image
recording system
Procedures
Audio recording Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio
system
(HDV)
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it
with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)
for more than 24 hours.
Layer -2, Quantization: 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
transfer rate: 384 kbps
Audio recording Rotary heads, PCM system
system (DV)
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32
kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the
battery case.
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
1080/60i specification
Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the
mark printed
Tape speed
(HDV)
Approx. 18.81 mm/s
Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
Tape speed (DV) SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Insert the battery case back into the
Remote Commander until it clicks.
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)
Tab
Fast forward/
rewind time
Approx. 2 min 40 s
WARNING
(using a DVM60 cassette and
rechargeable battery pack)
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using
a DVM60 cassette and AC
Adaptor)
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Caution
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
Image device
5.9 mm (1/3 type) CMOS
sensor
Gross: Approx. 2 969 000
pixels
Effective (movie, 4:3):
1 486 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
1 983 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
2 764 800 pixels
Effective (still, 16:9):
2 073 600 pixels
Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• 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.
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital)
110
Focal length
f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~
2 1/8 in.)
Output connectors
Audio/Video
output
10-pin connector
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced
When converted to a 35 mm
still camera
In CAMERA-TAPE *2 :
41 ~ 480 mm (1 5/8 ~ 19 in.)
(16:9),
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal:
0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
unbalanced
Audio signal: 327 mV (at
output impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output
impedance with less than 2.2
kΩ (kilohms)
50 ~ 590 mm (2 ~ 23 1/4 in.)
(4:3)
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
37 ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8
in.) (4:3),
40 ~ 400 mm (1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4
in.) (16:9)
F1.8 ~ 2.1
Filter diameter: 37 mm
(1 1/2 in.)
COMPONENT Y:1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms),
OUT jack unbalanced
B/PR, CB/CR: +/- 350 mVp-p
P
Color temperature [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
Headphones jack Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5)
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Input/Output connectors
Minimum
illumination
7 1x (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot
function)*3
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low
impedance with DC 2.5 to
3.0 V, output impedance 6.8
kΩ (kilohms) (Ø 3.5 mm),
Stereo type
*1“Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association). Files in this format can have
additional information such as your camcorder’s
setting information at the time of recording.
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5
mm)
USB jack
mini-B
i.LINK Interface
(IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector
S100)
*2The focal length figures are actual figures
HDV/DV jack
resulting from wide angle pixel read-out.
*3Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can
be shot with infrared lighting.
LCD screen
Picture
6.9 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio
16:9)
Total dot number 123 200 (560 × 220)
General
Power
requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power
consumption
During camera recording using
the viewfinder with normal
(when using the brightness:
battery pack)
HDV recording 5.8 W
DV recording 5.2 W
During camera recording
using the LCD with normal
brightness:
HDV recording 5.9 W
DV recording 5.3 W
Operating
temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104
°F)
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Continued
Specifications (Continued)
Storage
temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to +
140 °F)
Dimensions
(approx.)
71 × 94 × 188 mm (2 7/8 ×
3 3/4 × 7 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
680 g (1lb7oz) main unit only
780 g (1lb11oz) including the
NP-FM50 rechargeable battery
pack, DVM60 cassette and
lens cap.
Supplied
See page 12.
accessories
AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B
Power
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
requirements
Current
consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
18 W
Power
consumption
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) main unit only
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM50)
Maximum output DC 8.4 V
voltage
Output voltage
Capacity
DC 7.2 V
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Dimensions
(approx.)
38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
76 g (2.7 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.
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Identifying parts and
controls
Power zoom lever (26)
PHOTO button (24)
CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-MEMORY,
PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (16)
POWER switch (16)
“Memory Stick Duo” slot (22)
Access lamp (22, 103)
Active Interface Shoe
(72)
Flash
(flash) button (28)
NIGHTSHOT switch (26)
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (72)
(headphones) jack (72)
113
Continued
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
Lens cap (16, 24)
Zoom buttons (26)
REC START/STOP button (24)
LCD screen/touch panel (4, 19)
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with
your camcorder to the hooks for the
shoulder strap.
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack (72)
(USB) jack (72)
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (29)
COMPONENT OUT jack (72)
A/V OUT jack (72)
RESET button (29)
Eyecup
Viewfinder (18)
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (18)
LANC jack (72)
CHG (charge) lamp (13)
Speaker (29)
AUTO LOCK switch (27)
Battery pack (13)
DC IN jack (72)
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Microphone (29)
Zoom ring/focus ring (26, 27)
Holes for the lens hood
Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (5)
TELE MACRO button (27)
Camera recording lamp (29)
Remote sensor (29)
Attaching the lens hood
Insert the hooks on the lens hood into the
holes on the camcorder, then turn the lens
hood fixing screw in the direction of the
arrow.
FOCUS/ZOOM switch (26, 27)
BACK LIGHT button (27)
EXPANDED FOCUS button (27)
EXPOSURE button (26)
EXPOSURE/VOL lever (26)
Hooks for the shoulder strap (114)
BATT (battery release) lever (14)
Grip belt (16)
To remove the lens hood
Loosen the lens hood fixing screw by
turning it in the opposite direction of the
arrow in the illustration above.
Cassette compartment lid (21)
OPEN/EJECT
lever (21)
• You cannot attach a filter (optional) with the
lens hood on.
Tripod receptacle (28)
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Index
B&W.................................... 53
DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button ............................. 19, 29
Numeric
1080i/480i ............................ 59
12BIT................................... 57
16BIT................................... 57
480i ...................................... 59
Display indicators ................ 30
C
DISP GUIDE (Display
guide) ................................... 19
Calibration.......................... 109
CAMERA COLOR.............. 46
CAMERA DATA ................. 60
CAMERA SET menu .......... 44
Cassette ........................ 21, 101
Insert/Eject.................... 21
DISP OUTPUT.................... 61
Down convert function......... 11
Dubbing................................ 66
DV format ............................ 56
DV interface......................... 66
A
A/V connecting cable
........................................ 37, 64
Charging the battery............. 13
Battery pack.................. 13
A/V OUT jack................ 36, 64
Access lamp ......................... 22
Active Interface Shoe........... 72
AC Adaptor.......................... 13
D. EFFECT (Digital effect)
.............................................. 52
Pre-installed
rechargeable battery.... 109
E
Charging time....................... 14
CHG (charge) lamp.............. 14
Adjusting exposure for back
light ...................................... 27
END SEARCH............... 33, 55
END SEARCH/Rec review
display switch button ........... 30
CINEMA EFECT
(Cinematic effect) ................ 52
AE SHIFT...................... 46, 91
ALL ERASE........................ 50
AUDIO MIX........................ 57
AUDIO MODE.................... 57
Audio recording ................... 94
AUTO LOCK switch ........... 27
AUTO SHUTTER................ 46
ERASE
Click to DVD ....................... 78
CLOCK SET........................ 20
COLOR BAR....................... 60
ALL ERASE................. 50
Pictures ......................... 69
Expanded focus.................... 27
Exposure ........................ 26, 86
EXPOSURE button.............. 26
EXPOSURE/VOL lever....... 26
COLOR SLOW S (Color
Slow Shutter) ................. 47, 92
COMPONENT..................... 59
A.SHUT OFF
(Auto shut off)...................... 61
COMPONENT OUT jack
........................................ 36, 72
EXP. BRKTG (Exposure
bracketing) ........................... 49
Component video cable
B
........................................ 37, 38
EXT SUR MIC (External
surround microphone).......... 58
Connect
BACK LIGHT................ 27, 87
EDIT/PLAY menu ............... 55
computer ....................... 73
TV................................. 36
VCR equipment............ 64
CONV. LENS....................... 48
Battery
BATTERY INFO
(Battery info) ................ 29
F
Battery pack.................. 13
Remaining battery......... 29
FADER........................... 52, 92
FILE NO. (File number) ...... 51
FINE..................................... 49
Flash button.................... 28, 85
FLASH LEVEL ................... 46
FLASH (Flash motion) ........ 52
FLASH SET......................... 46
Focus.............................. 27, 86
Focus ring............................. 27
BATT (battery release)
lever...................................... 14
D
DATA CODE ....................... 60
Date search........................... 35
DATE/TIME......................... 60
DC IN jack........................... 13
DC plug................................ 13
Delete pictures ..................... 69
DEMO MODE............... 54, 81
DIGITAL ZOOM........... 48, 87
BEACH&SKI....................... 44
BEEP.................................... 60
BLACK FADER .................. 52
BURN DVD......................... 55
BURST................................. 49
Button-type lithium battery
............................................ 110
FOCUS/ZOOM switch
........................................ 26, 27
116
Folder
NEW FOLDER............. 51
Internal microphone............. 29
“Memory Stick Duo”........... 21
FORMAT...................... 51
Insert/Eject.................... 22
INT.REC-STL (Interval
photo recording)................... 54
PB FOLDER (Playback
folder) ........................... 51
i.LINK................................ 106
i.LINK cable .................. 64, 78
i.LINK CONV................ 36, 59
Number of recordable
pictures.......................... 49
REC FOLDER
(Recording folder) ........ 51
Write-protect tab......... 103
FORMAT ..................... 51, 103
Frame-by-frame playback.... 55
Full charge ........................... 14
Memory Stick Duo
adaptor.......................... 12, 104
J
“Memory Stick Duo” slot .... 22
Menu .................................... 40
CAMERA SET menu... 44
EDIT/PLAY menu........ 55
Jack ...................................... 72
Jack cover............................. 72
JPEG .................................. 103
G
Grip belt ............................... 16
MEMORY SET menu
...................................... 49
GUIDEFRAME ................... 60
L
Label .................................. 101
LANC jack........................... 72
LANDSCAPE...................... 44
LANGUAGE........................ 61
LCD/VF SET ....................... 58
LCD backlight...................... 18
Menu items ................... 42
Personal Menu ........ 40, 62
PICT.APPLI. menu....... 52
H
HDV1080i...................... 10, 56
HDV format ......................... 56
STANDARD SET
menu ............................. 56
HD (high definition) image
quality .................................. 36
TIME/LANGU. menu
...................................... 61
Headphones jack.................. 72
HISTOGRAM................ 47, 92
Holding the camcorder......... 16
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD
back light) ............................ 58
Using the menu............. 40
MENU ROTATE.................. 61
LCD BRIGHT...................... 58
LCD COLOR....................... 58
LCD PANEL........................ 61
LCD panel............................ 18
LCD BL LEVEL .......... 58
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack....................................... 72
I
MIC LEVEL ........................ 58
Mirror mode......................... 28
Moisture condensation....... 108
MONOTONE....................... 52
MOSAIC.............................. 53
MOSAIC FADER ................ 52
MULTI-SOUND.................. 57
Icon ...... See Display indicators
ID-1...................................... 59
Image delete button.............. 31
Image protection .................. 69
LCD BRIGHT .............. 58
LCD COLOR................ 58
Image quality (QUALITY)
.............................................. 49
LCD screen ............................ 4
Lens cap ............................... 12
Lens hood........................... 115
Lid........................................ 21
LP (Long Play)..................... 56
Image size (IMAGE SIZE)
.............................................. 49
Still image..................... 49
N
Index screen ......................... 25
NEG.ART............................. 53
NEW FOLDER.................... 51
NightShot............................. 26
NORMAL ............................ 49
NS LIGHT ........................... 47
NTSC ................................. 100
Index screen display button
.............................................. 31
M
Indicators.............................. 32
INDOOR.............................. 45
Macintosh................. 73, 75, 76
Maintenance....................... 107
Main sound........................... 57
Manual focus........................ 27
MEMORY SET menu.......... 49
“Memory Stick”................. 103
“InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack.................................... 105
Number of recordable
pictures................................. 49
Initialize (Reset)................... 29
Insulation sheet .................... 34
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Continued
Index (Continued)
P.MENU.... See Personal Menu
Setting the date and time...... 20
SHARPNESS................. 45, 91
SHOT TRANS ..................... 54
Shoulder Strap.............. 12, 114
SHUTTR SPEED................. 45
SKINTONE.................... 53, 93
Skip Scan ............................. 25
SLIDE SHOW...................... 53
Slow Playback...................... 55
SOLARIZE .......................... 53
SP (Standard Play)............... 56
Speaker................................. 29
Specifications..................... 110
SPOTLIGHT........................ 44
SPOT FOCUS................ 46, 91
O
OLD MOVIE ....................... 53
ONE PUSH.......................... 45
OPEN/EJECT lever.............. 21
OUTDOOR.......................... 45
Q
QUALITY............................ 49
R
Rechargeable battery pack
P
................................See Battery
PAL .................................... 100
Recording............................. 24
Recording capacity............... 30
Recording time..................... 14
PASTEL ............................... 53
PB FOLDER
(Playback folder).................. 51
REC CTRL (Recording
control)................................. 67
PB zoom............................... 28
Personal Menu ............... 40, 62
Add ............................... 62
Arrange the order.......... 63
Customize..................... 62
Delete............................ 62
Reset ............................. 63
Use................................ 40
Personal Menu button .......... 30
PHOTO button ............... 24, 34
PictBridge ............................ 70
PictBridge PRINT................ 70
Picture Search ...................... 25
REC FOLDER (Recording
folder)................................... 51
REC FORMAT .................... 56
REC LAMP.......................... 60
SPOT METER (Flexible
spot meter) ..................... 44, 91
REC Lamp (Recording
lamp) .................................... 29
STANDARD ........................ 49
STANDARD SET menu ...... 56
STATUS CHECK................. 59
STEADYSHOT.............. 48, 87
STEREO .............................. 58
STILL................................... 52
Still image
REC MODE (Recording
mode) ................................... 56
Rec review............................ 33
REC START/STOP.............. 24
REDEYE REDUC ............... 46
REMAINING....................... 60
Remaining battery................ 30
Remote Commander ............ 34
Image size..................... 49
Quality .......................... 49
Still image format....... 103
STILL SET........................... 49
Sub sound............................. 57
SUNSET&MOON............... 44
SUPER NS........................... 47
System requirements............ 73
S VIDEO cable .............. 38, 64
S VIDEO jack ................ 36, 64
PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture
Application menu) ............... 52
PICT. EFFECT
(Picture effect)...................... 53
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
control)................................. 60
Playback............................... 25
Frame............................ 55
Remote sensor...................... 29
RESET button ...................... 29
Reversal Playback................ 55
Review button ...................... 30
Reverse ......................... 55
Slow.............................. 55
Playing time ......................... 15
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)... 44
Power cord ........................... 13
POWER switch .................... 16
S
SD (standard definition)
T
image quality........................ 36
Previous/Next image button
.............................................. 31
Searching for the starting
point ..................................... 33
Tape...................... See Cassette
Tape counter......................... 30
Print...................................... 70
Print mark............................. 70
PROGRAM AE.............. 44, 90
Self-diagnosis display.......... 96
SELF-TIMER ...................... 48
SEPIA .................................. 53
Tape playback select button
.............................................. 31
Telephoto.............................. 26
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TELE MACRO button ... 27, 86
TIME/LANGU. menu.......... 61
Time code............................. 30
Touch panel.......................... 19
Trademark.......................... 123
TRAIL.................................. 53
Transmitter........................... 34
Tripod................................... 28
TV ........................................ 36
TV color systems ............... 100
TV TYPE ............................. 59
WHITE FADER................... 52
Wide angle ........................... 26
WIDE SELECT ................... 57
WIDE STEREO................... 58
Windows ........................ 73, 74
WORLD TIME.................... 61
Write-protect tab........ 101, 103
Z
ZEBRA ................................ 47
Zero set memory .................. 34
ZERO SET MEMORY
button ................................... 34
U
Zoom.................................... 26
Zoom lever ........................... 26
Zoom ring............................. 26
USB jack.............................. 72
USB SELECT...................... 59
Using abroad...................... 100
V
VAR.SPD PB (Various
speed playback).................... 55
VCR HDV/DV..................... 56
VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder
brightness)............................ 58
Video head ......................... 108
Video operation buttons ....... 31
Viewfinder............................ 18
Brightness..................... 58
Viewfinder lens adjustment
lever...................................... 18
VOLUME............................. 57
Volume ................................. 25
V-OUT/PANEL.................... 61
W
Warning indicators............... 96
Warning messages................ 96
WB SHIFT (White Balance
Shift) .................................... 46
WHITE BAL. (White
balance)................................ 45
White Balance Shift............. 46
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On trademarks
• “Memory Stick,”
Duo,”
Duo,”
, “Memory Stick
, “Memory Stick PRO
, “MagicGate,”
, “MagicGate Memory
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• 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.
• 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, TM and
“®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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