Sony Handycam HDR HC9E User Manual

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.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart  
the application or disconnect and connect the  
communication cable (i.LINK, etc.) again.  
Battery pack  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
Notice for the customers in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-  
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and other  
European countries with  
separate collection  
systems)  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is  
fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to  
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the  
supplied one and approved by ASTA or  
BSI to BS 1362 (i.e., marked with an  
mark) must be used.  
or  
This symbol on the product or on its  
packaging indicates that this product shall  
not be treated as household waste. Instead it  
shall be handed over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
By ensuring this product is disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potential  
negative consequences for the environment  
and human health, which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste handling  
of this product. The recycling of materials  
will help to conserve natural resources.  
For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has  
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach  
the fuse cover after you change the fuse.  
Never use the plug without the fuse cover.  
If you should lose the fuse cover, please  
contact your nearest Sony service station.  
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE  
ATTENTION  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this unit.  
This product has been tested and found compliant  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for  
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8  
feet).  
Applicable Accessory: Remote  
Commander  
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Disposal of waste  
batteries (applicable in the  
Notes on use  
European Union and other  
European countries with  
separate collection  
systems)  
Your camcorder is supplied with two  
kinds of manuals  
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)  
– “First Step Guide” for using your  
camcorder while connected to a computer  
(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)  
This symbol on the battery or on the  
packaging indicates that the battery  
provided with this product shall not be  
treated as household waste. By ensuring  
these batteries are disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment and  
human health which could otherwise be  
caused by inappropriate waste handling of  
the battery. The recycling of the materials  
will help to conserve natural resources. In  
case of products that for safety,  
Type of cassette you can use in your  
camcorder  
You can use mini DV cassettes marked  
with  
. Your camcorder is not  
compatible with the Cassette Memory  
function (p. 92).  
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use  
in your camcorder  
performance or data integrity reasons  
require a permanent connection with an  
incorporated battery, this battery should be  
replaced by qualified service staff only. To  
ensure that the battery will be treated  
properly, hand over the product at end-of-  
life to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment. For all other batteries, please  
view the section on how to remove the  
battery from the product safely. Hand the  
battery over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product or battery, please  
contact your local Civic Office, your  
household waste disposal service or the  
shop where you purchased the product.  
You can use “Memory Stick” that have the  
logo shown below (p. 93).  
(“Memory Stick Duo”)  
(“Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”)  
(“Memory Stick  
PRO-HG Duo”)  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(This size can be used with your  
camcorder.)  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use with your camcorder.)  
• You cannot use any type of memory card  
except “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used  
only with “Memory Stick PRO”  
compatible equipment.  
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• Do not attach a label or the like on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick  
Duo adaptor.  
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.  
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment  
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.  
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor  
Black point  
Using the camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the  
following parts.  
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.  
Viewfinder  
LCD panel  
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof  
or waterproof.  
• When connecting your camcorder to  
another device with communication  
cables, be sure to insert the connector plug  
in the correct way.  
About changing the language setting  
The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 17).  
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal  
will damage the terminal and may result  
in a malfunction of your camcorder.  
On recording  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the  
picture and sound are recorded without  
any problems.  
• Compensation for the contents of  
recordings cannot be provided, even if  
recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage  
media, etc.  
About menu items, LCD panel,  
viewfinder, and lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology, so over 99.99% of  
the pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some tiny  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
country/region. To view your recordings  
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on a TV, you need an PAL system-based  
TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
On playing back HDV tapes on other  
devices  
You cannot play back a tape recorded in the  
HDV format on DV format video cameras  
or on mini DV players (The screen appears  
blue).  
Check the contents of tapes by playing  
them back on this camcorder prior to  
playing them back on other devices.  
About this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used in this manual for  
illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may  
appear different.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and other accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
About the Carl Zeiss lens  
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl  
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by  
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony  
Corporation, and produces superior images.  
It adopts the MTF measurement system for  
video cameras and offers a quality typical  
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your  
camcorder is T -coated to suppress  
unwanted reflections and faithfully  
reproduce colors.  
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function  
The number value indicates the amount of  
light from a subject coming into the lens.  
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Note on the icons used in this manual  
Table of Contents  
Features available for the HDV format only  
Features available for the DV format only  
Using PB zoom ............................ 30  
Read this first ................................. 2  
Notes on use .................................. 4  
GUIDE) .......................................31  
SEARCH) .................................. 32  
................................................... 32  
format! ........................................ 11  
.................................................... 12  
.................................................... 13  
GUIDE) ...................................... 34  
................................................... 35  
................................................... 36  
before recording ......................... 18  
Stick Duo” ................................... 19  
Menu items ...................................41  
CAMERA SET menu .............. 43  
Easy Recording/Playback  
(Easy Handycam) ....................... 21  
Recording ..................................... 23  
PICT.APPLI. menu ................53  
Zooming ...................................... 25  
................................................... 25  
................................................... 26  
Using the flash ............................ 26  
(NightShot) ................................ 27  
subjects .................................... 27  
EDIT/PLAY menu ................. 56  
Playback ....................................... 28  
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recorders .....................................65  
playback ....................................108  
Index ...........................................112  
.....................................................68  
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................70  
“Memory Stick Duo” ....................70  
Marking images on the “Memory Stick  
compliant printer) ........................72  
computer .....................................74  
software ......................................76  
Troubleshooting ............................79  
.....................................................88  
pack .......................................... 94  
About i.LINK ................................ 96  
About x.v.Color ........................... 97  
Specifications .............................100  
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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality  
Trying out the HDV format!  
Shooting in the HDV format  
High image quality  
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 video format for shooting and playing back high definition images on  
popular DV standard cassette tapes.  
Your camcorder adopts the HDV1080i  
specification, which utilizes 1,080 effective  
scanning lines, within the HDV standards, and  
records pictures at the image bit rate of about 25 Mbps.  
1,080 effective  
scanning lines  
• These operating instructions refer to the HDV1080i specification as HDV format unless there is a need  
to specify.  
Why shoot in the HDV format?  
With the global standard moving to the digital video format, you can record important  
moments in HDV format to keep high quality images for the future.  
Your camcorder’s down convert function converts pictures in HDV format to SD (standard  
definition) image quality for viewing on older wide TV formats, and on 4:3 aspect ratio TVs  
when a high definition TV set is not available. This provides an easy path to HDV format  
video.  
• The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your  
camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is  
displayed in SD (standard definition).  
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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!  
Viewing on a high definition TV (p. 34)  
Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high definition)  
pictures on a high definition TV.  
• For details on HDV1080i compliant TVs, see page 34.  
Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 36)  
Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard  
definition) image quality for playback on a conventional TV.  
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 65)  
Connecting to an HDV1080i device  
A supplied i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high definition) image quality.  
Connecting to an HDV1080i non-compliant device  
Your camcorder can down convert HDV format video to SD (standard definition) image  
quality to enable copying.  
Connecting to a computer (p. 74)  
Using the supplied software, you can import movies from a tape or still images from a  
“Memory Stick Duo” to the computer. You can also edit the imported movies and create a  
DVD-video in SD (standard definition) image quality.  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Make sure that you have following items  
supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 13)  
Lens hood (1) (p. 106)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
Remove the lens hood when you use the  
flash, Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its  
shadow will appear in the picture.  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 65)  
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)  
Component video cable (1) (p. 34)  
i.LINK cable (1) (p. 34, 65, 68, 76)  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
2
POWER  
switch  
1
DC IN jack  
3
4
Battery pack  
DC plug  
/CHG  
(charge)  
lamp  
4
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
AC Adaptor  
Power cord (Mains lead)  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) (p. 94) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
4
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
b Notes  
The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. The /CHG (charge)  
lamp turns off when the battery is fully  
charged.  
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.  
1
Attach the battery pack to your  
camcorder.  
b Notes  
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in  
the direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
z Tips  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) (the default setting).  
• You can operate your camcorder connected to a  
power source such as a wall outlet (wall socket)  
as shown in the illustration. The battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be  
sure that the v mark on the DC  
plug is facing to the v mark on  
your camcorder.  
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Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)  
To remove the battery pack  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
60  
65  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
You can check the remaining battery charge  
on the LCD screen.  
Indicator  
Status  
BATT (battery  
release) lever  
Sufficient power remaining  
Battery low, recording/  
playback will stop soon.  
Replace the battery with a  
fully charged one, or charge  
the battery.  
When storing the battery pack  
Fully discharge the battery before storing it  
for an extended period (p. 95).  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
Charging time  
135  
135  
170  
390  
NP-FH60 (supplied)  
NP-FH70  
DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO  
NP-FH100  
Recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
After a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO again  
while the information is displayed.  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
Recording  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
NP-FH50  
70  
75  
80  
75 40  
80 40  
80 45  
40  
45  
45  
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• The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 14) will not be  
correctly displayed under the following  
conditions.  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
Continuous Typical  
Battery pack  
recording  
time  
recording  
time*  
Recording  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
95 100 50  
100 105 55  
105 110 55  
155 165 85  
165 175 90  
170 180 90  
55  
55  
60  
90  
95  
95  
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info  
only).  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the  
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from  
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
• When attaching an optional video light, it is  
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-  
FH100 battery pack.  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
365 385 195 210  
385 405 210 220  
395 415 215 225  
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.  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
b Notes  
• All times measured under the following  
conditions:  
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.  
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.  
Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while  
the LCD panel is closed.  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
Playing time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(house current) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
LCD panel LCD panel  
Battery pack  
opened*  
closed  
Recorded  
Format  
HDV DV HDV DV  
105 120 120 135  
140 160 160 180  
NP-FH50  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH70  
230 255 255 290  
525 590 590 660  
NP-FH100  
* When the LCD backlight turns on.  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
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Step 3: Turning the  
power on and setting  
the date and time  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
3
4
Move to [M] (month) with  
then set with  
,
/
.
Move to [D] (day) with  
set with  
, then  
/
and repeat for the  
hour and minute.  
5
Make sure the date and time  
settings are correct, then touch  
.
The clock starts.  
POWER switch  
Touch the button on  
the LCD screen.  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
To reset the date and time  
You can set the desired date and time by  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn on  
the respective lamp.  
touching  
SET] (p. 40).  
t
/
t [CLOCK  
b Notes  
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.  
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• 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. 100).  
• At the time of purchase, the power is set to turn  
off automatically if you leave your camcorder  
without any operation attempted for  
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.  
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
–:––:––  
CLOCK SET  
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power  
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 62).  
Y
M
2008 - 1  
D
1
-
0:00  
z Tips  
OK  
• The date and time are not displayed while  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the tape, and can be displayed during  
playback (see page 61 for [DATA CODE]  
(During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
only [DATE/TIME])).  
2
Set [Y] (year) with  
/
.
You can set any year up to the year  
2079.  
• The lens cover opens automatically when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE or  
CAMERA-MEMORY.  
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• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work  
correctly, adjust the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION) (p. 99).  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(TIME/  
LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select  
the desired language.  
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before  
recording  
The LCD panel  
The viewfinder  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
You can view pictures using the viewfinder  
to avoid wearing down the battery, or when  
the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
Viewfinder  
180 degrees  
(max.)  
2
1
2
90 degrees to the  
90 degrees  
camcorder  
(max.)  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the  
picture is clear.  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
z Tips  
Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for  
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF  
B.LIGHT] (p. 59).  
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  
The grip belt  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
seconds until  
disappears.  
b Notes  
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD panel  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
panel.  
z Tips  
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the  
lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the  
LCD screen facing out. This is convenient  
during playback operations.  
• See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 59) to  
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to toggle the  
screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or  
off.  
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick  
Duo”  
Cassette tape  
3
Close the lid.  
You can use mini DV  
cassettes only  
To eject the cassette  
Open the lid following the same procedure  
as described in step 1 and remove the  
cassette.  
b Notes  
• The recordable time varies depending on [  
REC MODE] (p. 58).  
b Notes  
1
Slide and hold the  
EJECT lever in the direction of the  
arrow and open the lid.  
OPEN/  
Do not force the cassette compartment  
closed by pressing the portion marked  
{DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It  
may cause a malfunction.  
OPEN/EJECT lever  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can use “Memory Stick” that have the  
logo shown below (p. 93).  
(“Memory Stick Duo”)  
(“Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”)  
Lid  
(“Memory Stick  
The cassette compartment automatically  
comes out and opens up.  
PRO-HG Duo”)  
z Tips  
• The number and time of recordable pictures  
vary depending on the image quality or the  
image size. For details, see page 50.  
2
Insert a cassette with its window  
facing outwards, then press  
.
Push the center of the back  
1
2
Open the LCD panel.  
of the cassette lightly.  
Window  
Cassette  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in  
the right direction until it clicks.  
compartment  
The cassette compartment  
automatically slides back in.  
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Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” (Continued)  
Access lamp  
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo” in  
once.  
b Notes  
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your  
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake  
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,  
eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the  
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be  
damaged.  
• If you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data  
may be damaged.  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
Duo,” be careful that the “Memory Stick Duo”  
does not pop out and drop.  
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RecordinEg/PalasybyackRecording/Playback (Easy Handycam)  
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are automatically optimally  
adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. The screen font size increases for easy  
viewing.  
E If the POWER switch is set to  
OFF (CHG), slide it while  
pressing the green button.  
A
D
F
B
C
Movies  
Still images  
1
Slide the POWER  
switch E to turn on  
the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp.  
1
Slide the POWER  
switch E to turn on  
the CAMERA-  
MEMORY lamp.  
2
3
Press EASY C.  
2
3
Press EASY C.  
appears on the screen  
EASY  
appears on the screen  
EASY  
A.  
A.  
Press START/STOP F or B to  
start recording.  
Press PHOTO D to record.*  
11  
60min EASY  
101  
6.1M  
60min  
EASY  
REC  
GUIDE MENU  
GUIDE MENU  
Flashing t Lit  
[STBY] t [REC]  
Press and hold lightly  
Press fully to record.  
to adjust the focus.  
To stop recording, press F or B  
again.  
* Still images are recorded in [FINE] quality on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Continued ,  
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Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued)  
Playing back movies/still images  
Slide the POWER switch E to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. Touch the buttons  
on the touch panel A as follows.  
Movies  
Still images  
Touch  
then touch  
playback.  
to rewind,  
to start  
Touch  
t
/
to select a picture.  
A
A
C
GUIDE  
C
D
MENU  
B
B
A Stop  
B Play/Pause toggles  
C Rewind/Fast forward  
A GUIDE (p. 31)  
B Tape playback  
C Previous/Next  
D Delete (p. 70)  
x To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
Press EASY C again.  
disappears from the screen.  
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation  
Touch [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 40 for details on settings.  
• Almost all the settings return to their default settings automatically (p. 41).  
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation.  
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images.  
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam  
During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons/dial are unavailable. [Invalid  
during Easy Handycam operation] may appear if operations not available during Easy  
Handycam are attempted.  
. (back light) button (p. 27)  
• Pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 18)  
• CAM CTRL dial (p. 26)  
• MANUAL button (p. 26)  
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Recording  
Lens cover  
Opens in accordance with the  
setting of the POWER switch.  
PHOTO  
POWER switch  
START/STOP B  
START/STOP A  
Recording movies  
Movies are recorded on a tape.  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly  
to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Press START/STOP A (or B).  
60min  
60min  
60min  
60min  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
[REC]  
[STBY]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP A (or B) again.  
z Tips  
• The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting (p. 58).  
To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)  
See page 25 for details.  
Continued ,  
23  
     
Recording (Continued)  
Recording still images  
Still images are recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly  
to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it  
fully to record.  
min  
min  
6.1M  
6.1M  
Beep  
Shutter click  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Flashing bLights up  
A shutter sound is heard. When  
disappears, the image has been recorded.  
To check the latest recording on a “Memory Stick Duo”  
Touch  
. To delete the picture, touch  
t [YES].  
z Tips  
• See page 50 for the image quality, image size and the number of recordable pictures.  
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Zooming  
Recording high quality still  
images during tape recording  
(Dual Rec)  
You can magnify images to 10 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever or  
the zoom buttons on the LCD panel.  
You can record high quality still images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo” during tape  
recording.  
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
CAMERA-TAPE lamp, then press  
Power zoom lever  
START/STOP to start tape recording.  
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
For each separate time tape recording, up to  
3 still images can be recorded.  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Orange color  
boxes indicate  
the number of  
recorded  
images. When  
recording is  
finished, the  
color changes  
to orange.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
3 Press START/STOP to stop tape recording.  
Stored still images appear one by one, and  
the images are stored onto the “Memory  
b Notes  
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power  
zoom lever may also be recorded.  
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD panel.  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
Stick Duo.” When  
disappears, the  
image has been recorded.  
b Notes  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick Duo” before  
tape recording is finished and the still images  
are stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.  
z Tips  
• During the standby mode, still images will be  
stored in the same way as when the POWER  
switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. You can  
use the flash.  
z Tips  
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 49) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.  
Continued ,  
25  
       
Recording (Continued)  
• When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
TAPE, still images will be recorded at image  
size 4.6M in the HDV format, 3.4M (4:3) or  
4.6M (16:9) in the DV format.  
60min  
0:00:00  
STBY  
DIAL SET  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
SHUTTR SPEED  
AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT  
RESET  
[MANUAL]:EXEC  
Controlling the image settings  
manually with the CAM CTRL  
dial  
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a  
menu item to be assigned.  
3 Press the MANUAL button.  
It is useful to assign a frequently used menu  
item to the CAM CTRL dial.  
b Notes  
The following is an example of the  
procedure when the [FOCUS] setting is  
assigned (the default setting).  
• The menu item settings done before will be  
retained even if you set other menu item settings  
after that. If [EXPOSURE] is set after [AE  
SHIFT] is set manually, [EXPOSURE] will  
override [AE SHIFT].  
• If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the settings  
set manually return to the default setting.  
z Tips  
• During playback, you can adjust the volume  
using the CAM CTRL dial.  
• You can also assign menu items using [DIAL  
SET] (p. 50).  
MANUAL button  
CAM CTRL dial  
1 Press the MANUAL button to activate the  
manual adjustment mode.  
The setting mode switches between  
automatic and manual every time you press  
the MANUAL button.  
Using the flash  
Flash  
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the  
focus manually.  
Menu items that can be assigned  
– [FOCUS] (p. 46)  
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 44)  
– [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45)  
– [AE SHIFT] (p. 46)  
– [WB SHIFT] (p. 46)  
Flash  
button  
To assign the menu items to the CAM  
CTRL dial  
1 Press and hold the MANUAL button for  
several seconds.  
Press the (flash) button repeatedly to  
select an appropriate setting.  
No indication (Auto flash): Automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
The [DIAL SET] screen appears.  
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the flash  
regardless of the surrounding brightness.  
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r
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
(No flash): Records without flash.  
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
b Notes  
• Remove the lens hood when you use the flash,  
or its shadow will appear in the picture.  
z Tips  
• To record an image brighter, use Super  
NightShot function (p. 48). To record an image  
more faithful to the original colors, use Color  
Slow Shutter function (p. 48).  
• The recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8  
feet).  
• 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 /CHG (charge) lamp flickers when  
charging the flash, and remains lit when the  
flash charge is ready. (In [STBY] of the  
CAMERA-TAPE mode, it takes a while to fully  
charge the flash.)  
Adjusting the exposure for  
backlit subjects  
• You cannot use the flash during tape recording.  
• If you use the flash in bright places such as  
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may  
not be effective.  
z Tips  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press . (back light) to display .. To  
cancel the backlight function, press .  
(back light) again.  
• 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. 47).  
Recording in mirror mode  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot)  
Infrared port  
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (  
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear).  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side (2).  
b Notes  
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions  
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the  
infrared port with your fingers or other objects  
and remove the conversion lens (optional) and  
the lens hood.  
z Tips  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal  
when recorded.  
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Playback  
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to  
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green button.  
Playing movies  
Touch  
to rewind to the desired scene, then touch  
to start  
playback.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch*  
60min  
60min  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Rewind/Fast forward  
Stop**  
* Playback automatically stops if pause is engaged for more than 3 minutes.  
**  
is displayed instead of  
a tape is not being played.  
when a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images is inserted and  
To adjust the sound volume  
Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the volume manually (p. 26).  
z Tips  
• You can also adjust the volume from the menu (p. 59).  
To search for a scene during playback  
Touch and hold  
/
during playback (Picture Search), or  
/
while fast  
forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).  
z Tips  
• You can play back in various modes ([  
VAR.SPD PB], p. 56).  
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Viewing still images  
Touch  
.
The most recently recorded image is displayed.  
60min  
10/10  
6.1M  
MEMORY PLAY  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Switches the  
playback media*  
Previous/Next  
Go to the index screen display  
*
is displayed on the tape playback screen.  
To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen  
Touch  
. Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.  
B
A
A Previous/Next 6 pictures  
B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen  
To view pictures in other folders, touch  
, then touch (p. 52).  
t
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with  
/
Continued ,  
29  
     
Playback (Continued)  
Using PB zoom  
You can magnify images from about 1.1 to  
5 times (from about 1.5 to 5 times in still  
images) the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever or the zoom  
buttons on the LCD panel.  
1 Play back the picture you want to  
magnify.  
2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto).  
3 Touch the screen at the point you want  
to display in the center of the displayed  
frame.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
To cancel, touch [END].  
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Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)  
You can easily select the desired setting  
screens by using the guide functions  
(USAGE GUIDE).  
Unavailable settings during Easy  
Handycam  
During Easy Handycam operation, some  
60min  
STBY  
items are unavailable. If an attempted  
setting is not available, but still desired,  
touch [SET] to display an on-screen  
instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel  
Easy Handycam operation and then select  
the setting.  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
Your camcorder has 4 guide functions as  
shown below.  
z Tips  
• If [SET] is not displayed in step 3, follow the  
instruction on the screen.  
SHOOT  
GUIDE:  
Takes you to the setting  
screens related to  
recording.  
CNNECT  
GUIDE:  
Recommends the  
appropriate connection  
method for your device.  
For details, see page 34.  
USEFUL  
GUIDE:  
Takes you to the setting  
screens related to the  
basic operations.  
DISP  
GUIDE:  
Enables you to check the  
meaning of each  
indicator that appears on  
the LCD screen. See  
page 111 for details.  
1
2
Touch [GUIDE].  
Select the desired item.  
e.g., to record night views  
Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT  
SCENE] t  
/
to display [To  
keep the mood of a night view].  
3
Touch [SET].  
The desired setting screen appears.  
Adjust the settings according to your  
purpose.  
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Searching for the starting point  
Searching for the last scene of  
the most recent recording (END  
SEARCH)  
Reviewing the most recently  
recorded scenes (Rec review)  
You can view about 2 seconds of the scene  
recorded just before you stopped the tape.  
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp lights up (p. 23).  
END SEARCH will not work once you  
eject the cassette after you have recorded on  
the tape.  
Make sure that the CAMERA-TAPE  
lamp lights up (p. 23).  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Touch  
t
.
60min  
END SEARCH  
1
0:00:00  
EXECUTING  
CANCEL  
The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most  
recently recorded scene are played back.  
Then, your camcorder is set to standby.  
Touch here to cancel the operation.  
The last scene of the most recent  
recording is played back for about 5  
seconds, and the camcorder enters the  
standby mode at the point where the last  
recording has finished.  
Searching quickly for a desired  
scene (Zero set memory)  
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to  
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then  
operate the Remote Commander (p. 28).  
b Notes  
• END SEARCH will not work correctly when  
there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
mREW  
z Tips  
PLAY  
STOP  
• 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).  
DISPLAY  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
32  
             
• Zero set memory will not function correctly if  
there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
1
During playback, press ZERO  
SET MEMORY on the Remote  
Commander at a point you want  
to locate later on.  
Searching for a scene by date of  
recording (Date search)  
The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”  
and  
appears on the screen.  
You can locate the point where the  
recording date changes.  
60min  
0:00:00  
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to  
turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 28).  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
SEARCH M.  
./>  
If the tape counter is not displayed,  
press DISPLAY.  
STOP  
2
3
Press STOP when you want to  
stop playback.  
Press mREW.  
1
2
Press SEARCH M. on the Remote  
Commander.  
The tape stops automatically when the  
tape counter reaches “0:00:00.”  
The tape counter returns to the time  
code display, and the zero set memory  
display disappears.  
Press .(Previous)/>(Next) to  
select a recording date.  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
60min  
DATE -01  
SEARCH  
GUIDE  
4
Press PLAY.  
Playback starts from the point  
designated “0:00:00” on the tape  
counter.  
P-MENU  
To cancel the operation  
Press STOP.  
To cancel the operation  
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before  
rewinding.  
b Notes  
• The Date search will not function correctly  
when there is a blank section between recorded  
sections on the tape.  
b Notes  
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds  
between the time code and the tape counter.  
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Playing the picture on a TV  
Connection methods and image quality  
Selecting the appropriate  
connection method (CNNECT  
GUIDE)  
differ depending on what type of TV is  
connected and connectors used.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
Your camcorder helps you select the  
appropriate connection for your device. The  
output setting of your camcorder is then set  
automatically.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
b Notes  
• Make all menu settings on your camcorder  
before connecting. The TV may not recognize  
the video signal properly if the [VCR HDV/DV]  
or [i.LINK CONV] setting is changed after the  
TV and your camcorder were connected with an  
i.LINK cable.  
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are played  
back as SD (standard definition) images  
regardless of the connection.  
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to  
play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p. 50).  
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the  
TV when playing back.  
1
2
3
Touch [GUIDE].  
Touch [CNNECT GUIDE].  
Connect your camcorder and TV  
according to the instructions on  
the LCD screen.  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover in the direction of the  
arrow and connect the cable.  
An example of connecting to a high  
definition TV  
1 Touch [TV] t [HD TV].  
2 Select the TV input jacks with  
, then touch  
/
.
3 Check the output setting details, then  
touch  
.
4 Connect your camcorder and TV,  
referring to the picture on the screen.  
Touch [HINT] and refer also to the  
precautions on connecting.  
HDV/DV  
COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT  
5 Touch  
t [END].  
4
1
2
z Tips  
• To return to the previous question, touch  
.
Lift up the bottom of the jack cover, then  
rotate in the direction of the arrow.  
3
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Connecting to a high definition TV  
HD (high definition) image quality  
• An HDV formatted picture is played back as it is  
(HD image quality).  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
i.LINK  
(for HDV1080i)  
HDMI  
A
B
C
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (57)  
[COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/576i] (60)  
A
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
1
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
2
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/  
V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
Continued ,  
35  
       
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
HDMI  
IN  
B
3
HDMI cable (optional)  
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover).  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be output.  
• Your TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image). Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of  
your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of an external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[i.LINK CONV] t  
[OFF] (60)  
C
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
4
Your TV needs to have an i.LINK jack compatible with HDV1080i specification. For details,  
confirm the specifications of your TV.  
• If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i specification, connect your camcorder and TV with the  
supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in  
.
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
• An HDV formatted picture is down converted to DV format  
(SD image quality) and played back.  
• A DV formatted picture is played back as it is (SD image quality).  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
i.LINK  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
D
E
F
G
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To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Change the [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 60).  
b Notes  
• When you play back a tape recorded in the DV format on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set  
[
WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture (p. 58).  
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (57)  
[COMPONENT] t  
[576i] (60)  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (60)  
D
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
1
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
2
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[AUTO] (57)  
E
[i.LINK CONV] t  
[ON HDV t DV] (60)  
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
4
• The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
Continued ,  
37  
Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)  
: Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
Menu Setting  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (60)  
2
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• When connecting only an S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel), audio signals are not output. To output  
audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable to the  
audio input jack of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution pictures compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(STANDARD SET)  
[VCR HDV/DV] t  
[TV TYPE] t  
[16:9]/[4:3] (60)  
2
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view  
playback pictures.  
Select one of the connecting methods on  
page 65, according to the input jack of the  
VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE  
IN input on the VCR using the A/V  
connecting cable. Set the input selector on  
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,  
etc.).  
On“PhotoTV HD”  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V  
connecting cable to the video input jack and  
connect the white (left channel) or the red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
This camcorder is compatible with the  
“PhotoTV HD” standard. “PhotoTV HD”  
allows for highly-detailed, photo-like  
depiction of subtle textures and colors. By  
connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-  
compatible devices using an HDMI cable*  
or component video cable**, a whole new  
world of photos can be enjoyed in  
breathtaking full HD quality.  
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*
The TV will automatically switch to the  
appropriate mode when displaying photos.  
** Setup of the TV will be necessary.  
Please refer to the instruction manual of  
your PhotoTV HD-compatible TV for  
details.  
z Tips  
• The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia  
Interface) is an interface to send both video/  
audio signals. Connecting HDMI OUT jack and  
external device with a cable supplies high  
quality images and digital audio.  
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images  
from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order  
of priority of the output signals is as follows:  
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t  
audio/video.  
• See page 96 for the details of i.LINK.  
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Using the Menu  
Using the menu items  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow  
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.  
CAMERA-TAPE lamp:  
settings on a tape  
settings on a “Memory Stick  
CAMERA-MEMORY lamp:  
Duo”  
PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing  
Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.  
Unavailable items will be grayed out.  
x To use the short-cuts of  
Personal Menu  
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for  
frequently used menu items are added.  
x To use menu items  
You can customize menu items that are  
not added to Personal Menu.  
1 Touch  
t [MENU].  
2 Select the desired menu.  
z Tips  
Touch  
touch  
/
to select the item, then  
• You can customize Personal Menu as you  
like (p. 63).  
(The process in step 3 is  
the same as that in step 2).  
3 Select the desired item.  
4 Customize the item.  
1 Touch  
.
60min  
STBY  
0:00:00  
After finishing the settings, touch  
DISP  
GUIDE  
MENU  
t
screen.  
(close) to hide the menu  
SCENE  
SELECT  
SMOOTH  
SLWREC  
1/3  
If you decide not to change the setting,  
TELE  
MACRO  
FADER  
touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
2 Touch the desired item.  
If the desired item is not displayed on  
x To use menu items during Easy  
Handycam operation  
the screen, touch  
is displayed.  
/
until the item  
is not displayed during Easy  
Handycam operation. Touch [MENU]  
to display the menu index screen.  
3 Select the desired setting, then touch  
.
40  
           
Available menu items (z) vary depending on which lamp is lit.  
During Easy Handycam operation, the setting is set automatically  
as shown in the following list.  
Menu items  
Position of lamp:  
TAPE  
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam  
CAMERA SET menu (p. 43)  
SCENE SELECT  
SPOT MTR·FCS  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
WHITE BAL.  
SHARPNESS  
SHUTTR SPEED  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
AE SHIFT  
AUTO  
ON  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
OFF  
CAMERA COLOR  
WB SHIFT  
OFF  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
OFF  
*1/OFF  
OFF  
ON  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
PEAKING  
FLASH SET  
SUPER NS  
NS LIGHT  
z
z
z
z
z
COLOR SLOW S  
ZEBRA  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
z*2  
HISTOGRAM  
SELF-TIMER  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
CONV.LENS  
OFF  
ON  
–*1  
z
z
z
DIAL SET  
–*1  
X.V.COLOR  
MEMORY SET menu (p. 50)  
STILL SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
FINE/z*1  
ALL ERASE  
z
FORMAT  
z
z
z
z
–*1  
–*1  
–*1  
FILE NO.  
NEW FOLDER  
REC FOLDER  
PB FOLDER  
PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 53)  
FADER  
z
z
OFF  
OFF  
INT.REC-STL  
SLIDE SHOW  
z
z
z
D.EFFECT  
z
z
OFF  
OFF  
PICT.EFFECT  
Continued ,  
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Menu items (Continued)  
Position of lamp:  
TAPE  
z
MEMORY PLAY/EDIT Easy Handycam  
SMTH SLW REC  
PictBridge PRINT  
USB SELECT  
z
z
DEMO MODE  
z
ON  
EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 56)  
VAR.SPD PB  
z
z
z
REC CTRL  
END SEARCH  
z
STANDARD SET menu (p. 57)  
VCR HDV/DV  
z
AUTO  
z*1  
REC FORMAT  
z
SP*1/16:9 WIDE*1/  
DV SET  
z
z
*1/  
–*1  
VOLUME  
z
z
z
z
z*1*3  
MIC LEVEL  
AUTO  
– /NORMAL/ – /  
NORMAL  
LCD/VF SET  
z
z
z
COMPONENT  
i.LINK CONV  
TV TYPE  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
1080i/576i*1  
OFF*1  
16:9*1  
z
z
DISP GUIDE  
STATUS CHECK  
GUIDEFRAME  
CENTER MARKR  
COLOR BAR  
DATA CODE  
REMAINING  
REMOTE CTRL  
REC LAMP  
z
z
z
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
AUTO  
ON  
z
z
z
z
z
z
ON  
z*1  
BEEP  
z
z
z
z
z
DISP OUTPUT  
MENU ROTATE  
A.SHUT OFF  
CALIBRATION  
QUICK REC  
LCD PANEL  
5min  
z
OFF  
TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 63)  
CLOCK SET  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z*1  
–*1  
–*1  
WORLD TIME  
LANGUAGE  
*1 The setting value before entering Easy Handycam operation will be retained.  
*2 Cannot be operated in the CAMERA-TAPE mode.  
*3 Available only when the POWER switch is set to PLAY/EDIT.  
42  
CAMERA SET menu  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the  
recording conditions  
FIREWORKS* (  
)
Select to record all the splendor of  
fireworks.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
LANDSCAPE* (  
)
SCENE SELECT  
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
This setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows between the camcorder and the  
subject.  
You can record pictures effectively in  
various situations with the [SCENE  
SELECT] function.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record pictures  
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]  
function.  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
TWILIGHT* (  
)
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
SPOTLIGHT** (  
)
TWILIT PORTRT (Twilight portrait) (  
Select to photograph people and  
background using the flash when recording  
still images.  
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
BEACH** (  
)
CANDLE (  
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing dark in strong light or reflected  
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.  
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset)*  
SNOW** (  
)
(
)
Select this when shooting in very bright,  
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;  
otherwise picture may appear too dark.  
Select to maintain the atmosphere of  
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.  
Continued ,  
43  
                         
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
1
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
2
b Notes  
• If you set [SCENE SELECT], the settings of  
[SHUTTR SPEED] and [WHITE BAL.] are  
canceled.  
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
SPOT MTR·FCS (Spot Meter &  
Spot Focus)  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t [END].  
You can adjust the brightness and the focus  
of a picture at the same time.  
You can use the functions [SPOT METER]  
(p. 44) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 46) at the  
same time.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
EXPOSURE  
1 Touch the point on the screen where you  
want to adjust and fix the exposure and the  
focus.  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is much brighter or darker than the  
background.  
and 9 appear.  
1
2
2
2 Touch [END].  
3
1
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
To return the setting to automatic exposure  
and focus, touch [AUTO]t[END].  
appears.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
b Notes  
.
• If you set [SPOT MTR·FCS] , [EXPOSURE]  
and [FOCUS] are automatically set to  
[MANUAL].  
3 Touch  
.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t  
.
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
meter)  
z Tips  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).  
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the  
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable  
brightness even when there is strong  
contrast between the subject and the  
background, such as subjects in the  
spotlight on stage.  
WHITE BAL. (White balance)  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
44  
         
z Tips  
BAUTO  
The white balance is adjusted  
• If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder  
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), select  
[AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby  
white object for about 10 seconds for better  
color balance adjustment.  
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE  
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE SELECT]  
settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from  
inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo  
the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the  
white balance.  
automatically.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Outdoors  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
INDOOR (n)  
The white balance is appropriately  
adjusted for the following recording  
conditions:  
SHARPNESS  
You can adjust the sharpness of the image  
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  
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under  
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color  
lamps  
Soften  
Sharpen  
ONE PUSH (  
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
)
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 emphasize movement of the  
subject.  
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot  
the subject.  
BAUTO  
Select to adjust the shutter speed  
automatically.  
3 Touch [  
].  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
MANUAL(  
)
Adjust the shutter speed using  
.
/
b Notes  
You can select a shutter speed between 1/3  
and 1/10000 second when the POWER  
switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, and  
between 1/3 and 1/425 second when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
MEMORY.  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white  
fluorescent lamps.  
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing  
white objects while  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
is flashing quickly.  
120, 150, 215  
Slower  
Faster  
keeps  
flashing after touching  
BAL.] to [AUTO].  
, set [WHITE  
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECT]  
returns to [AUTO].  
Continued ,  
45  
         
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
b Notes  
• When the shutter speed is set between 1/600 to  
1/10000 second, still images cannot be recorded.  
• For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100]  
appears on the screen.  
Decreases color  
intensity  
Increases color  
intensity  
• At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be  
lost. Adjust the focus manually, using a tripod,  
etc.  
WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)  
You can adjust the white balance to the  
desired setting using  
/
.
• When recording under a discharge tube such as  
a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury  
lamp, horizontal bands may appear in the screen  
depending on the shutter speed.  
and the setting value appear when [WB  
SHIFT] is anything other than the default  
setting.  
z Tips  
z Tips  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).  
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,  
pictures appear bluish, and when set to a higher  
value, pictures appear reddish.  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).  
AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow  
shutter)  
When you set [AUTOSLW SHTR] to  
[ON], the shutter speed is slowed down  
automatically to 1/25 second in dark places.  
SPOT FOCUS  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
a subject not located in the center of the  
screen.  
AE SHIFT  
You can adjust the exposure using  
1
(dark)/  
(bright).  
and the setting  
value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything  
other than the default setting.  
2
z Tips  
• Touch  
backlight is bright, or touch  
is black or the light is dim.  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
if the subject is white or the  
if the subject  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END].  
• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to  
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to  
[AUTO].  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).  
CAMERA COLOR  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the color intensity with  
/
.
appears when [CAMERA  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
COLOR] is anything other than the default  
setting.  
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1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
2 Touch  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
sharpen the focus. appears when the  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
b Notes  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
If you touch  
,
appears, and you  
can adjust the focus to infinity.  
3 Touch  
.
PEAKING  
The outline of the subject on the screen is  
enhanced for easier focusing. You can set  
the outline color displayed on the screen  
during peaking. If you change the default  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t  
.
b Notes  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
setting,  
is displayed on the screen.  
BOFF  
Do not set this function.  
WHITE  
z Tips  
Makes the outline color white.  
• 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.  
RED  
Makes the outline color red.  
YELLOW  
Makes the outline color yellow.  
z Tips  
• You can also adjust the focus manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 26).  
• The peaking is not recorded on the tape.  
FLASH SET  
TELE MACRO  
You can set this function when you use the  
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)  
that is compatible with your camcorder.  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
x FLASH LEVEL  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 25) moves to the top of  
HIGH(  
)
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and  
allows for recording subjects at a close  
distance down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in.).  
Makes the flash level higher.  
BNORMAL(  
LOW(  
Makes the flash level lower.  
Continued ,  
)
)
47  
       
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
x REDEYE REDUC  
You can prevent redeye by activating the  
flash before recording.  
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press  
the (flash) button (p. 26) repeatedly to  
select a setting.  
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)  
When using either the NightShot (p. 27) or  
[SUPER NS] (p. 48) function to record, you  
can record clearer pictures by setting [NS  
LIGHT], which emits infrared light  
(invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).  
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to  
reduce redeye before the flash automatically  
flashes when there is insufficient ambient  
light.  
b Notes  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 106).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) and the  
lens hood.  
• The maximum shooting distance using [NS  
LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses  
the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.  
r
(No flash): Records without flash.  
COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow  
Shutter)  
b Notes  
• The redeye reduction may not produce the  
desired effect due to individual differences and  
other conditions.  
When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON],  
you can record an image brighter in color  
even in dark places.  
and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER]  
appear on the screen.  
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)  
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. 27) is  
also set to ON.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch  
[OFF].  
b Notes  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
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.  
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear  
on the screen.  
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER  
NS] to [OFF], or set the NIGHTSHOT  
switch to OFF.  
ZEBRA  
b Notes  
• Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright  
places. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 106).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) and the  
lens hood.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 46)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the  
screen where brightness is at a preset level.  
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the  
brightness. When you change the default  
setting,  
is displayed. The zebra pattern  
is not recorded.  
BOFF  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness. The motion of the  
picture may slow down in this case.  
The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
70  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
48  
           
z Tips  
100  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p. 107).  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
b Notes  
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or higher may appear overexposed.  
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.  
z Tips  
• IRE represents the screen brightness.  
HISTOGRAM  
When you set [HISTOGRAM] to [ON], the  
[HISTOGRAM] (a graph to display a  
distribution of tones in your picture)  
window appears on the screen.  
This item is useful when you adjust  
exposure. You can adjust the [EXPOSURE]  
or [AE SHIFT] checking the  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
[HISTOGRAM] window. The  
[HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a  
tape or “Memory Stick Duo.”  
BOFF  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
20 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
Darker  
Brightness  
Brighter  
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.  
z Tips  
• The left area on the graph shows the darker  
areas of the picture while the right area shows  
the brighter areas.  
SELF-TIMER  
A still image is recorded after about 10  
seconds.  
Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER] is set  
to [ON] and  
appears.  
To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
Continued ,  
49  
     
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)  
MEMORY SET menu  
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
CONV.LENS  
When using an optional conversion lens,  
use this function to record using the  
optimum compensation for camera shake  
for each lens.  
STILL SET  
BOFF  
Select this when the conversion lens  
(optional) is not used.  
x
QUALITY  
BFINE (  
)
WIDE CONV. (  
Select this to use the wide conversion lens  
(optional).  
)
Records still images at the fine image  
quality level.  
STANDARD (  
Records still images at the standard image  
quality level.  
)
TELE CONV. (  
Select this to use the tele conversion lens  
(optional).  
)
b Notes  
DIAL SET  
• Image quality is automatically fixed to [FINE]  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
You can select a menu item to assign to the  
CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page 26.  
x
IMAGE SIZE  
B6.1M (  
Records still images clearly.  
)
6.1M  
X.V.COLOR  
When recording, set to [ON] to capture  
wider range of colors.  
Various colors such as the brilliant color of  
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be  
more faithfully reproduced.  
4.6M (  
)
4.6M  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio.  
3.1M (  
)
3.1M  
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality.  
b Notes  
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the  
recorded content will be played back on an  
x.v.Color-compliant TV.  
• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is  
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,  
the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
VGA (0.3M) (  
Allows for the maximum number of  
images to be recorded.  
)
b Notes  
• [ IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY.  
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON] when:  
– Recording in DV format  
– A movie is being recorded.  
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Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”  
and the number of recordable pictures  
* [  
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [  
4.6M] in  
HDV or DV format (16:9) and [3.4M] in DV  
format (4:3).  
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
MEMORY  
When the POWER switch is set to PLAY/  
EDIT*  
6.1M  
4.6M  
3.1M  
VGA  
2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 ×  
1.2M  
1440 ×  
810  
VGA  
640 ×  
480  
0.2M  
640 ×  
360  
2136  
1602  
1536  
480  
6.1M  
4.6M  
3.1M  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
41  
98  
55  
130  
80  
185  
780  
1970  
1.2M  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
205  
490  
780  
1970  
980  
1970  
75  
175  
95  
235  
140  
335  
1400  
3550  
370  
890  
1400  
3550  
1750  
3550  
150  
365  
205  
485  
295  
690  
2900  
7300  
770  
1800  
2900  
7300  
3650  
7300  
315  
740  
420  
950  
610  
6000  
1400 14500  
1550  
3750  
6000  
14500  
7500  
14500  
2GB  
630  
1500  
850  
2000  
1200 12000  
2850 30000  
2GB  
3150  
7500  
12000  
30000  
15000  
30000  
4GB  
1250  
2950  
1650  
3950  
2400 23500  
5600 59500  
4GB  
6300  
14500  
23500  
59500  
29500  
59500  
8GB  
2500  
6000  
3350  
4900 48000  
8000 11000 115000  
8GB  
12500  
48000  
60000  
30000 115000 115000  
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-  
TAPE*  
* [  
IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [  
1.2M] in  
HDV format, [  
0.2M] in DV format (16:9)  
and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3).  
4.6M  
3.4M  
2848 × 1602 2136 × 1602  
b Notes  
4.6M  
3.4M  
• All numbers measured at the following settings:  
Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality.  
Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image  
quality.  
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” made by  
Sony Corporation. The number of pictures you  
can record varies depending on the recording  
environment and the recording media.  
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS sensor and image processing system  
(new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for  
still image resolution equivalent to the sizes  
described.  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
55  
130  
74  
170  
95  
235  
130  
305  
205  
485  
275  
630  
420  
950  
560  
1300  
2GB  
850  
2000  
1100  
2600  
4GB  
1650  
3950  
2250  
5200  
8GB  
3350  
8000  
4500  
10000  
Continued ,  
51  
   
MEMORY SET menu (Continued)  
ALL ERASE  
FILE NO.  
Deletes all the pictures without image  
protection on a “Memory Stick Duo” or in  
the selected folder.  
BSERIES  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is replaced with  
another one. The file number is reset when  
a new folder is created or the recording  
folder is replaced with another.  
1 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER].  
[ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on  
the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
RESET  
Resets the file number to 0001 each time  
the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed.  
[CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the  
images in the selected folder.  
2 Touch [YES] twice t  
.
NEW FOLDER  
b Notes  
You can create a new folder (102MSDCF  
to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
When 9,999 images are stored in the current  
folder, a new folder is automatically created  
for storing subsequent images.  
• The folder will not be deleted even when you  
delete all the pictures in the folder.  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Erasing all data…] is displayed:  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
Touch [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
FORMAT  
• You cannot delete the created folders using your  
camcorder. You will have to format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 52), or delete them  
using your computer.  
• The number of recordable pictures on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” may decrease as the  
number of folders increases.  
The “Memory Stick Duo” has been  
formatted at the factory, and does not  
require formatting at purchase.  
To execute formatting, touch [YES] twice  
t
.
Formatting is completed, and all the images  
will be deleted.  
REC FOLDER (Recording folder)  
Select the folder to be used for recording  
b Notes  
• Do not do any of the following while [  
Formatting…] is displayed:  
with  
/
, then touch  
.
b Notes  
– Operate the POWER switch/operation  
buttons.  
• As the default setting, pictures are saved in the  
101MSDCF folder.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same  
folder will be set as the default folder for  
playback.  
• Formatting erases everything on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” including protected image data and  
newly created folders.  
PB FOLDER (Playback folder)  
Select the playback folder with  
then touch  
/
,
.
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PICT.APPLI. menu  
Special effects on pictures or additional  
functions on recording/playback  
INT.REC-STL (Interval photo  
recording)  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
You can record still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval.  
This function is useful to observe the  
movement of clouds or the changes in  
daylight, etc.  
FADER  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
[a]: Recording  
[b]: Interval  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to  
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,  
1 Touch  
or 10 minutes) t  
t
t a desired interval time (1, 5  
t [ON] t  
then touch  
.
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
.
2 Press PHOTO fully.  
stops flashing and the interval still  
image recording starts.  
To cancel before starting the operation,  
touch [OFF] in step 1.  
Once you press START/STOP, the setting  
is canceled.  
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF].  
SLIDE SHOW  
STBY  
REC  
Plays back in sequence the images stored  
on a “Memory Stick Duo,” or in a folder  
(slide show).  
Fading out  
Fading in  
WHITE FADER  
1 Touch  
2 Select [ALL FILES ( )] or [CURRNT  
FOLDER ( )], then touch  
If you select [CURRNT FOLDER ( )],  
all the images in the current playback  
folder selected in [PB FOLDER] (p. 52) are  
played back in sequence.  
t [PB FOLDER].  
.
BLACK FADER  
MOSAIC FADER  
3 Touch [REPEAT].  
4 Select [ON] or [OFF], then  
To repeat the slide show, select [ON]  
).  
To execute the slide show only once, select  
[OFF].  
.
(
MONOTONE  
When fading in, the picture gradually  
changes from black and white to color.  
When fading out, it gradually changes from  
color to black and white.  
5 Touch [END] t [START].  
To cancel [SLIDE SHOW], touch [END].  
To pause, touch [PAUSE].  
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PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
z Tips  
• You can select the first picture for the slide  
show with  
[START].  
/
before touching  
FLASH (flash motion)  
Records/plays back a movie with a serial-  
still-image effect (strobe effect).  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
You can add digital effects to recording/  
playback.  
TRAIL  
When recording/playback, trailing after  
images are left in the picture.  
1 Touch the desired effect.  
2 Adjust the effect with  
OLD MOVIE  
Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue  
to pictures.  
/
, then  
touch  
.
Effect  
Items to adjust  
b Notes  
CINEMA  
EFECT*  
No adjustment necessary  
• You cannot change to another digital effect  
while recording pictures on a tape with  
[CINEMA EFECT] selected.  
STILL  
The degree of  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
Only the original pictures can be output.  
• While using [D.EFFECT], you cannot use the  
review button for still images on the “Memory  
transparency of the still  
image you want to  
superimpose under a  
movie  
FLASH  
TRAIL  
The interval of frame-by-  
frame recording/playback  
Stick Duo”  
.
• If you set [CINEMA EFECT], [SPOT METER]  
and [EXPOSURE] return to [AUTO].  
• You cannot add special effects to pictures from  
devices connected to your camcorder.  
The fade time of the  
incidental image  
OLD  
No adjustment necessary  
MOVIE*  
z Tips  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 70) or  
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
(p. 65).  
* Available during tape recording only.  
3 Touch  
.
appears.  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].  
BOFF  
Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting.  
CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect)  
You can add a cinematic atmosphere to  
pictures by adjusting the image quality.  
STILL  
Records/plays back a movie while  
superimposing it on a still image  
memorized by touching [STILL].  
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z Tips  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)  
• You can save pictures edited using special  
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 70) or  
record them on VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
(p. 65).  
You can add special effects to a picture  
during recording or playback.  
appears.  
BOFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow  
recording)  
SKINTONE*  
Makes skin texture look more smoother  
and more appealing.  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under general shooting  
conditions, can be shot in smooth moving  
slow-motion for about 3 seconds.  
NEG.ART  
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a  
golf or tennis swing.  
The color and brightness are reversed.  
Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW  
REC] screen.  
SEPIA  
Pictures appear in sepia.  
A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as a  
12 second slow-motion movie.  
[Recording···] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
B&W (Black and white)  
Pictures appear in black and white.  
SOLARIZE  
Touch  
to set the following.  
– [TIMING]  
Select the recording start point from the time  
START/STOP is pressed (The default setting is  
[3sec AFTER]).  
Pictures appear as an illustration with  
strong contrast.  
PASTEL*  
[3sec AFTER]  
Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
MOSAIC*  
[3sec BEFORE]  
– [RECORD SOUND]  
If you set to [ON] (  
Pictures appear mosaic-patterned.  
), you can record  
additional dialog, etc. to the slow-motion movie  
(The default setting is [OFF]).  
Sounds are recorded while [Recording···] is  
displayed.  
* Available during tape recording only.  
b Notes  
• Effects added to the playback pictures are not  
output via the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
Only the original pictures can be output.  
• You cannot add special effects to pictures from  
devices connected to your camcorder.  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a 3  
second-movie (approx.).  
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55  
             
PICT.APPLI. menu (Continued)  
EDIT/PLAY menu  
Settings for editing or playing back in  
various modes  
• The image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is  
somewhat less than normal recording.  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
To cancel [SMTH SLW REC], select  
[END].  
VAR.SPD PB  
(Various speed playback)  
PictBridge PRINT  
You can play back in various modes while  
viewing movies.  
USB SELECT  
1 Touch the following buttons during  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
personal computer with a USB cable and  
import pictures to the computer. You can  
also connect the camcorder to a PictBridge  
compatible printer using this function.  
Refer to “First Step Guide” on the supplied  
CD-ROM for details.  
playback.  
To  
Touch  
change the  
playback  
direction*  
(frame)  
play back  
slowly**  
To reverse direction:  
B
Memory Stick  
(frame) t  
Select this to view pictures on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” on the computer or to import  
them to the computer.  
play back frame  
by frame  
(frame) during  
playback pause.  
To reverse direction:  
(frame) during  
PictBridge PRINT  
Select this when you connect the  
camcorder to a PictBridge compatible  
printer to print out directly (p. 72).  
frame playback.  
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top,  
bottom, or in the center of the screen. This  
is not a malfunction.  
DEMO MODE  
**Pictures output from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK) cannot be played back  
smoothly in slow mode.  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
view the demonstration about 10 minutes  
after you have removed both a cassette and  
a “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder, and slide the POWER switch to  
turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.  
2 Touch  
To return to the normal playback mode,  
touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from  
t
.
frame playback).  
z Tips  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
– When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration (The demonstration starts  
again after about 10 minutes).  
b Notes  
• You will not hear the recorded sound. You may  
see mosaic-like images of the previously played  
picture.  
• Pictures in the HDV format are not output from  
the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) when they  
are paused or played back in any mode other  
than normal playback mode.  
• Pictures in the HDV format may appear  
distorted during:  
– When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted.  
– When the POWER switch is set to other than  
CAMERA-TAPE.  
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STANDARD SET  
menu  
– Picture search  
– Reverse playback  
• Playing back slowly to the reverse direction and  
playing back frame by frame to the reverse  
direction are not available in HDV format.  
Settings while recording on a tape or other  
basic settings  
The default settings are marked with B.  
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 68.  
VCR HDV/DV  
END SEARCH  
Select the playback signal. Normally select  
[AUTO].  
EXEC  
When your camcorder is connected to  
another device using an i.LINK cable,  
select the signal to input/output from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK). The selected  
signal is recorded or played back.  
The most recently recorded picture is  
played back for about 5 seconds and then  
stops automatically.  
CANCEL  
Stops [END SEARCH].  
BAUTO  
Switches the signals between HDV and  
DV format automatically when playing  
back a tape.  
b Notes  
• [END SEARCH] will not work once you eject  
the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.  
With an i.LINK connection, switches the  
signals between HDV and DV formats  
automatically, and inputs/outputs from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
HDV  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
HDV format.  
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only HDV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
DV  
Plays back only the portions recorded in  
DV format.  
With an i.LINK connection, inputs/outputs  
only DV formatted signals from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK), and records/  
plays back. You can also select this when  
connecting the camcorder to a computer,  
etc.  
Continued ,  
57  
                 
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
b Notes  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
the [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, the  
connected device, such as a VCR, may not be  
able to recognize the video signal from your  
camcorder.  
• When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switches  
between HDV and DV formats, the picture and  
sound are interrupted temporarily.  
• If you record in the LP mode, pictures may  
appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted  
when you play back the tape on other  
camcorders or VCRs.  
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in  
the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture  
may be distorted or the time code may not be  
written properly between the scenes.  
• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON HDV t  
DV], pictures are output as follows:  
x
WIDE SELECT  
You can select the aspect ratio according  
to the TV connected when recording. Refer  
also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with your TV.  
– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is output  
as it is.  
– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to the  
DV format and output; a DV signal is not  
output.  
B16:9 WIDE  
Records pictures in the full screen for a  
16:9 (wide) TV screen.  
– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; an  
HDV signal is not output.  
4:3 (  
)
Records pictures in the full screen for a 4:3  
TV screen.  
REC FORMAT  
You can select a recording format.  
b Notes  
BHDV1080i (  
Records in the HDV1080i specification.  
)
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 60).  
DV (  
)
x
AUDIO MODE  
Records in the DV format.  
B12BIT  
b Notes  
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo  
sounds).  
• If you output the recording picture using an  
i.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.  
16BIT (  
)
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound  
with high quality).  
DV SET  
The following functions are available when  
recording in DV format.  
b Notes  
• When recording in the HDV format, sound is  
automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.  
x
REC MODE (Recording mode)  
x
AUDIO MIX  
BSP (SP)  
During tape playback, you can monitor the  
sound recorded by other camcorders using  
audio dubbing or 4ch microphone  
recording.  
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on  
a cassette.  
LP (LP)  
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times  
the SP mode (Long Play).  
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60min  
AUDIO MIX  
0:00:00:00  
LCD/VF SET  
The recorded picture will not be affected by  
this operation.  
x LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
ST1  
ST2  
Touch  
/
to adjust the balance of the  
original sound (ST1) and the sound  
recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
2 Touch  
/
.
.
.
b Notes  
x LCD BL LEVEL  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
• The original sound (ST1) is output at the default  
setting.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
VOLUME  
Touch  
/
to adjust the volume  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
z Tips  
b Notes  
• You can also adjust the setting using the CAM  
CTRL dial (p. 26).  
• 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.  
MIC LEVEL  
You can adjust the recording sound level  
manually.  
x LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen  
with  
BAUTO  
/
.
Select to adjust the recording sound level  
automatically.  
Low intensity  
x VF B.LIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
High intensity  
MANUAL  
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 recording sound level is other than  
default setting.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
b Notes  
b Notes  
• Use headphones to monitor the sound when  
adjusting it.  
• 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.  
Continued ,  
59  
             
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
B16:9  
Select to view your pictures on a 16:9  
COMPONENT  
(wide) TV.  
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting  
your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
16:9 (wide)  
pictures  
4:3 pictures  
576i  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
B1080i/576i  
4:3  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV that has the component input jack  
and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
Select to view your pictures on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
16:9 (wide)  
pictures  
4:3 pictures  
i.LINK CONV  
Signals in HDV format are converted to DV  
format, and pictures are output in DV  
format from the HDV/DV Interface  
(i.LINK).  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to a TV with  
an i.LINK cable to play back the tape, the  
setting of [TV TYPE] is invalid.  
BOFF  
Outputs the pictures from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK) in accordance with the  
settings in [REC FORMAT] and [VCR  
HDV/DV].  
DISP GUIDE (Display guide)  
ON HDV t DV  
Pictures in HDV format are converted to  
DV format, and pictures in DV format are  
output in DV format.  
STATUS CHECK  
You can check the setup value of the  
following items.  
– [VCR HDV/DV] (when the POWER switch is  
set to PLAY/EDIT) (p. 57)  
– [COMPONENT] (p. 60)  
– [i.LINK CONV] (p. 60)  
– [TV TYPE] (p. 60)  
b Notes  
• For input signal via an i.LINK connection, see  
[VCR HDV/DV] (p. 57).  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting  
[i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected  
video device may not be able to recognize the  
video signal from your camcorder.  
– HDMI OUTPUT (p. 104)  
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.  
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ASteadyShot off  
BExposure  
GUIDEFRAME  
CWhite balance  
DGain  
EShutter speed  
FAperture value  
You can display the frame and check that  
the subject is horizontal or vertical by  
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].  
The frame is not recorded. Press DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear.  
b Notes  
z Tips  
• The exposure adjustment value (0EV), a shutter  
speed, and the aperture value appear when still  
images on a “Memory Stick Duo” are played  
back.  
• Placing the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
appears for a picture recorded using a flash.  
CENTER MARKR  
• 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.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
only [DATE/TIME].  
When you set [CENTER MARKR] to  
[ON], the marker is displayed at the center  
of the screen so you can identify the center  
of the screen easily. The marker is not  
recorded. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO to  
make the marker disappear.  
REMAINING  
COLOR BAR  
BAUTO  
Displays the remaining tape indicator for  
about 8 seconds in situations such as those  
described below.  
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 set the POWER switch to PLAY/  
EDIT or CAMERA-TAPE with a cassette  
inserted.  
DATA CODE  
• When you touch  
(Play/Pause).  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
ON  
Always displays the remaining tape  
indicator.  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
use the supplied Remote Commander  
CAMERA DATA (below)  
Displays camera setting data.  
z Tips  
60min  
0:00:00:00  
60min  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by remote  
control units of other camcorders or VCRs.  
1
2
GUIDE  
AUTO  
100 AWB  
3
F1. 8  
9dB  
P-MENU  
6
5
4
Continued ,  
61  
                 
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)  
b Notes  
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is  
automatically set to [NEVER].  
The camera recording lamp will not light up  
during recording when you set this to [OFF]  
(The default setting is [ON]).  
CALIBRATION  
BEEP  
See page 99.  
BON  
QUICK REC (Quick recording)  
A beeping sound starts when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
OFF  
You can slightly reduce the recording start  
point time when you start recording by  
pressing START/STOP. This function is  
useful to compensate for time lapse at the  
click of the shutter.  
Cancels the beeping sound and shutter  
sound.  
DISP OUTPUT (Display output)  
BOFF  
BLCD PANEL  
Takes more time to reach the recording  
start point, but a smooth transition can be  
recorded.  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
ON (  
)
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the  
viewfinder.  
Slightly reduces the time it takes to start  
recording when you attempt to record right  
after you switch on the camcorder (set the  
POWER switch to CAMERA-TAPE from  
the OFF (CHG) position), or when you  
attempt to record when the recording  
stanby mode is canceled.  
MENU ROTATE  
BNORMAL  
Scrolls the menu items downwards by  
b Notes  
touching  
.
• If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval  
between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on  
your computer is recommended).  
OPPOSITE  
Scrolls the menu items upwards by  
touching  
.
z Tips  
• If the recording standby mode continues more  
than approximately 3 minutes, the drum will  
stop rolling, and the standby mode is canceled.  
This is to protect the tape and to prevent from  
unnecessarily battery exhausting.  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
B5min  
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.  
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TIME/LANGU.  
Customizing Personal  
Menu  
You can add desired menu items to any  
Personal Menu, and customize Personal  
Menu settings for each POWER lamp  
position. This is convenient if you add  
frequently used menu items to Personal  
Menu.  
menu  
See page 40 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
CLOCK SET  
See page 16.  
WORLD TIME  
Adding a menu item  
When using your camcorder abroad, you  
can set the time difference by touching  
You can add up to 28 menu items for each  
POWER lamp position. Delete a less  
important menu item, if you want to add  
more.  
/
, the clock will be adjusted in  
accordance with the time difference.  
If you set the time difference to 0, the clock  
returns to the originally set time.  
1
Touch  
t [ADD].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
LANGUAGE  
If the desired menu item is not  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
displayed, touch  
/
.
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
60min  
STBY  
Select the category.  
0:00:00  
END  
CAMERA SET  
PICT.APPLI.  
EDIT/PLAY  
STANDARD SET  
TIME/LANGU.  
OK  
2
3
Touch  
category, then touch  
/
to select a menu  
.
60min  
Select the item.  
STBY  
0:00:00  
END  
SCENE SELECT  
SPOT MTR·FCS  
SPOT METER  
EXPOSURE  
WHITE BAL.  
OK  
Touch  
item, then touch  
.
/
to select a menu  
t [YES] t  
The menu item is added to the end of  
the list.  
Continued ,  
63  
               
Customizing Personal Menu (Continued)  
Deleting a menu item  
Arranging the order of menu  
items displayed on Personal  
Menu  
1
Touch  
t [DELETE].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
1
Touch  
t [SORT].  
t [P-MENU SET UP]  
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
/
.
If the desired menu item is not  
displayed, touch  
60min  
STBY  
Select button to delete.  
0:00:00  
END  
/
.
DISP  
GUIDE  
MENU  
SCENE  
SELECT  
SMOOTH  
SLWREC  
1/3  
TELE  
MACRO  
2
3
4
5
Touch the menu item you want to  
move.  
FADER  
2
3
Touch the menu item that you  
want to delete.  
Touch  
/
to move the menu  
item to the desired place.  
60min  
DELETE  
STBY  
0:00:00  
Delete this from  
CAMERA-TAPE mode's  
P-MENU?  
Touch  
.
YES  
NO  
To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 4.  
Touch [END] t  
.
Touch [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot move [P-MENU SET UP].  
b Notes  
• You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENU SET  
UP].  
Initializing the Personal Menu  
settings (Reset)  
Touch  
t [P-MENU SET UP] t  
[RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t  
.
If the desired menu item is not displayed,  
touch  
/
.
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Dubbing/Editing  
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for  
this operation (p. 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 VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorders and the connectors used.  
z Tips  
• [CONNECTGUIDE] recommends the appropriate connection method for your device (p. 31).  
: Signal flow  
Camcorder  
Cable  
External device  
HDV1080i compatible  
device*  
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
t HD quality  
AV device with i.LINK jack  
t SD quality  
i.LINK cable (supplied)  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
AV device with S VIDEO jack  
t SD quality  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
AV device with audio/video  
jacks**  
t SD quality  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with HDV1080i specification is required. For details, refer to the  
instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.  
**When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  
cable to the video jack on the device, and the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio  
jack on the device.  
Continued ,  
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Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)  
*3 Parts recorded in both DV and HDV format can  
be dubbed.  
b Notes  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI cable.  
• Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed  
as SD (standard definition) images, regardless  
of the connection.  
b Notes  
• When [VCR HDV/DV] is set to [AUTO], and  
the signal switches between HDV and DV  
formats, the picture and sound are interrupted  
temporarily.  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
• When the player and the recorder are both  
HDV1080i compatible devices such as HDR-  
HC9E and are connected with the i.LINK cable,  
after pausing or stopping and then resuming the  
recording, the images will be unstable or rough  
at that point.  
• Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (default  
setting) when connecting with an A/V  
connecting cable (p. 62).  
A/V OUT  
HDV/DV  
When connecting with the A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
(optional)  
1
2
Using an i.LINK cable (supplied)  
Connect with S VIDEO jack instead of the  
video plug (yellow). This connection  
produces pictures more faithfully. The  
audio will not be output when you connect  
with the S VIDEO cable alone.  
Select the required settings from the table  
below and make the menu settings.  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing  
these menu settings, otherwise the VCR or  
DVD/HDD recorders may not correctly identify  
the video signal.  
Dubbing to another device  
Menu setting  
Recorded Dubbing  
1
Prepare your camcorder for  
playback.  
[VCR HDV/ [i.LINK  
format  
format  
HDV*  
DV  
DV]  
CONV]  
[AUTO]  
Insert the recorded cassette.  
Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
1
1
[OFF]  
or HDV  
[AUTO]  
[AUTO]  
HDV  
only  
[ON HDV  
t DV]  
HDV*  
DV  
[OFF]  
Mixed  
HDV  
and DV  
2
2
When dubbing to the VCR, insert  
a cassette for recording.  
When dubbing to the DVD  
recorder, insert a DVD for  
recording.  
or HDV*  
[ON HDV  
t DV]  
3
[AUTO]*  
[AUTO]  
or DV  
DV only  
DV  
*1 The VCR or DVD/HDD recorders need to be  
compliant with HDV1080i specification.  
*2 Parts recorded in DV format cannot be dubbed.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the appropriate input  
(such as video input1 and video input2).  
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• When dubbing to a DVD recorder from your  
camcorder through an i.LINK cable, you may  
not operate your camcorder on your DVD  
recorder even if its instruction manual says you  
can.  
If you can set the input mode to HDV or DV on  
your DVD recorder and can input/output  
pictures, follow the steps in “Dubbing to another  
device.”  
3
4
Connect your recording device  
(VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to  
your camcorder.  
See page 65 for connection details.  
Start playback on your  
camcorder, and recording on the  
recording device.  
• When you use an i.LINK cable, the video and  
sound signals are transmitted digitally,  
producing high quality pictures.  
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format  
Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
of the output signal (  
) will be indicated on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
or  
5
When dubbing is complete, stop  
your camcorder and the  
recording device.  
b Notes  
• When connecting with an A/V connecting cable,  
set [TV TYPE] according to the playback  
device (TV, etc.) (p. 60).  
• To record the date/time and camera settings data  
when connected by the A/V connecting cable,  
display them on the screen (p. 61).  
• The following cannot be output via the HDV/  
DV interface (i.LINK):  
– Indicators  
– Pictures edited with [PICT.EFFECT] (p. 55)  
or [D.EFFECT] (p. 54)  
– Titles that are recorded on other camcorders  
• Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not  
output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK)  
during playback pause or in any playback mode  
other than normal playback.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on your camcorder while  
recording to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder.  
– Data codes (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.  
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Recording pictures from a VCR, etc.  
You can record movies from a VCR on a  
tape. You can record a scene as a still image  
Recording movies  
on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Be sure to insert  
a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” for  
recording in your camcorder beforehand.  
You can connect your camcorder to a VCR,  
etc., or an i.LINK-compatible device using  
the i.LINK cable.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer  
also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with the devices to be connected.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
Set the input signal of your  
camcorder.  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [AUTO] when  
recording from an HDV format  
compatible device.  
HDV1080i  
compatible device  
AV device with  
i.LINK output jack  
Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [DV] or  
[AUTO] when recording from a DV  
format compatible device (p. 57).  
3
Connect your VCR, etc as a player  
to your camcorder with an i.LINK  
cable.  
t HD quality  
t SD quality  
To i.LINK connector  
b Notes  
• When an i.LINK cable is connected, the  
format of the input signal (  
or  
) will be indicated on the  
LCD screen of your camcorder (This  
indicator may appear on the screen of the  
playback device, however, it will not be  
recorded).  
: Signal  
flow  
i.LINK cable  
(supplied)  
4
5
Insert a cassette into the VCR.  
HDV/DV  
To HDV/DV  
Interface  
(i.LINK)  
Operate your camcorder to record  
movies.  
Touch  
[REC PAUSE].  
t [  
REC CTRL] t  
If the desired item is not displayed on  
the screen, touch  
is displayed.  
/
until the item  
* An i.LINK jack which is compatible with  
HDV1080i specification is required.  
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Recording still images  
6
Start playing the cassette on your  
VCR.  
1
Perform steps 1 to 4 in  
“Recording movies.”  
The picture played on the connected  
device appears on the LCD screen of  
your camcorder.  
2
3
Start playing the cassette.  
7
8
9
Touch [REC START] at the point  
you want to start recording.  
The pictures on the VCR appear on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
Stop recording.  
Press PHOTO lightly at the scene  
you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
Touch  
(Stop) or [REC PAUSE].  
Touch  
t
.
b Notes  
• You cannot record TV programs from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK).  
• You can record pictures from DV devices only  
in the DV format.  
• Note the following when connecting with an  
i.LINK cable:  
– The recorded picture becomes rough when a  
picture is paused on a VCR while recording to  
your camcorder.  
– You cannot record the picture and sound  
separately.  
– If you pause or stop the recording and restart  
it, the picture may not be recorded smoothly.  
• When a 4:3 video signal is input, it appears with  
black bands on the right and left sides on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
69  
Dubbing pictures from Deleting recorded  
a tape to a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
pictures from the  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
You can record a desired scene onto a  
“Memory Stick Duo” as a still image, from  
a movie you recorded on a tape. Make sure  
you have a recorded tape and a “Memory  
Stick Duo” inserted into your camcorder.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
Touch  
.
101  
1/10  
MEMORYY PLAY  
60min  
1010001  
6.1M  
GUIDE  
Search and record the scene you  
want to record.  
P-MENU  
Touch  
(Play) to play back the  
tape, then press PHOTO lightly at the  
scene you want to record. Check the  
image and press it fully.  
3
4
Select a picture you want to  
delete with  
/
.
Touch  
t [YES].  
b Notes  
• The date and time the picture is recorded on the  
tape and stored on the “Memory Stick Duo” are  
recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time  
the picture is recorded on the tape are displayed.  
Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot  
be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Still images will be fixed to image size [  
1.2M] when playing back in the HDV format.  
Still images will be fixed to image size [  
0.2M] (16:9) or [VGA (0.3M)] (4:3) when  
playing back in the DV format (p. 51).  
b Notes  
• The pictures cannot be restored once they are  
deleted.  
• Pictures cannot be deleted when a “Memory  
Stick Duo” with the write-protect tab is set to  
the write-protect position (p. 92), or when the  
selected picture is protected (p. 71).  
z Tips  
• You cannot record still images while using PB  
zoom.  
• To delete all pictures at once, select [  
ERASE] (p. 52).  
ALL  
• You can delete pictures on the index screen  
(p. 29). You can easily search for the picture to  
be deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.  
Touch  
you want to delete t  
t [ DELETE] t the picture  
t [YES].  
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Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo”  
with specific information  
(Print mark/Image protection)  
This may change the information of the images  
with the Print mark put on using the other  
device.  
When you are using a “Memory Stick Duo”  
with the write-protect tab, make sure the  
write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick  
Duo” is not set to the write-protect position  
Preventing accidental erasure  
(Image protection)  
Selecting still images for  
printing (Print mark)  
You can select and mark images to prevent  
accidental erasure.  
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
standard is used to select images for  
printing on your camcorder.  
By marking images that you want to print  
out, you do not need to reselect them when  
you print them out (You cannot specify the  
number of printouts).  
1
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
2
3
Touch  
[PROTECT].  
t
t
t
1
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
Touch the image that you want to  
protect.  
PROTECT  
2
3
Touch  
[PRINT MARK].  
t
t
t
-
appears.  
101–0002  
101  
Touch the image that you want to  
print out later.  
2/10  
OK  
PRINT MARK  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
appears.  
101–0002  
101  
b Notes  
2/10  
OK  
• To cancel image protection, touch the image  
again to cancel image protection in step 3.  
4
Touch  
t [END].  
b Notes  
• To cancel Print mark, touch the image again to  
cancel Print mark in step 3.  
• Do not mark images on your camcorder if the  
“Memory Stick Duo” already has some images  
with the Print mark put on using other devices.  
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Printing recorded images  
(PictBridge compliant printer)  
You can print out pictures using a  
PictBridge compliant printer without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
6
7
8
Select the number of copies to be  
printed with  
/
.
A maximum of 20 copies of the image  
can be printed.  
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor  
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 13).  
Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” containing  
still images into your camcorder and turn  
on the printer.  
Touch  
To print the date/time on the image,  
touch  
t [END].  
t [DATE/TIME] t  
[DATE] or [DAY&TIME] t  
.
1
2
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp.  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES].  
When printing is finished, [Printing…]  
disappears and the image selection  
screen appears again.  
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to the printer using  
the USB cable.  
To finish printing  
Touch [END] on the image selection  
screen.  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
b Notes  
3
Touch [PictBridge PRINT].  
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models  
that are not PictBridge compatible.  
• 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.  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
101  
1/10  
6.1M  
PictBrridge PRINT  
101-0001  
END  
– Operate the POWER switch.  
– Disconnect the USB cable from the printer or  
your camcorder.  
+
-
SET EXEC  
– Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
One of the images stored on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” will be displayed.  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
• Some printers may cut off left, right, top and  
lower parts of the image. Especially, when the  
image is recorded with a 16:9 (wide) ratio, left  
and right parts may be largely cut off.  
• Some printer models may not support the date/  
time printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
operating instructions for details.  
4
5
Select the image to be printed  
with  
/
.
Touch  
t [COPIES].  
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• We cannot guarantee the printing of images  
recorded with a device other than your  
camcorder.  
z Tips  
• PictBridge is an industry standard established  
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association  
(CIPA). You can print still images without using  
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a  
digital video camera or digital still camera,  
regardless of model or manufacturer.  
• You can also operate by selecting in the  
following orders:  
t [MENU] t  
(PICT.APPLI.)  
t [USB SELECT] t [PictBridge PRINT].  
t [MENU] t  
t [PictBridge PRINT].  
(PICT.APPLI.)  
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Using a Computer  
What you can do with Windows computer  
When you install the “Picture Motion  
x Exporting imported movies from a  
Browser” on a Windows computer from the  
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the  
following operations.  
computer to your camcorder  
You can send movies which were imported  
to the computer back to your camcorder in  
HD (high definition) image quality.  
b Notes  
• You cannot install the supplied software,  
“Picture Motion Browser,” on a Macintosh  
computer.  
About “First Step Guide”  
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction  
manual you can refer to on your computer.  
This describes basic operations, from initial  
hookup of your camcorder and computer  
and making settings, to general operation  
the first time you use the software “Picture  
Motion Browser” stored on the CD-ROM  
(supplied).  
Guide”” (p. 76), start the “First Step  
Guide,” then follow the instructions.  
About the help function of the  
software  
Main functions  
The Help guide explains all the functions of  
the software applications. Refer to the Help  
guide for further detailed operations after  
reading the “First Step Guide” thoroughly.  
To display the Help guide, click the [?]  
mark on the screen.  
x Importing movies taken with your  
camcorder  
You can import the movies recorded with  
HD (high definition) image quality as they  
are.  
b Notes  
x Viewing images imported to a  
• You also need to make certain settings on your  
camcorder when importing movies to a  
computer with commercially available editing  
software. For details, refer to “First Step  
Guide.”  
computer  
You can manage movies and still images  
by date and time of shooting, and select  
movies or still images you want to view as  
thumbnails. These thumbnails can be  
enlarged and played in a slide show.  
• Refer to the following website for the “Picture  
Motion Browser” customer support.  
http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/  
x Editing pictures imported to a  
computer  
You can edit imported movies and still  
images on a computer.  
x Creating a disc  
You can create a DVD-video with  
imported movies. The image quality of the  
disc will be SD (standard definition).  
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ROM drive is necessary for  
installation)  
System requirements  
When using “Picture Motion Browser”  
When playing still images recorded on a  
“Memory Stick Duo” on a computer  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000  
Professional SP4,  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000  
Professional SP4,  
Windows XP SP2* or  
Windows Vista*  
Windows XP SP2* or  
Windows Vista*  
*Except for 64-bit editions.  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above  
OS has been upgraded.  
*64-bit editions and Starter (Edition)  
are not supported.  
Standard installation is required.  
For processing HD footage,  
Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista  
is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above  
OS has been upgraded or in a multi-  
boot environment.  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard)  
b Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed on a computer  
environment that does not meet the system  
requirements.  
• Operations are not guaranteed on all the  
recommended environments.  
For example, other open or background  
applications running on currently may limit  
product performance.  
• Even in a computer environment where the  
operations are guaranteed, frames may be  
dropped from movies with HD (high definition)  
image quality, resulting in uneven playback.  
However, imported images and images on discs  
created subsequently will not be affected.  
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz CPU or  
faster (Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or  
faster, Intel Pentium D, or Intel Core  
Duo is recommended.)  
For processing SD (standard  
definition) image quality content  
only, an Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or  
faster is necessary.  
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later  
(This product is based on DirectX  
technology. It is necessary to have  
DirectX installed.)  
Sound system: Direct Sound  
• ·If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC  
Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the  
software will not work properly due to the  
power saving function of the PC.  
compatible sound card  
Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or  
more is recommended.)  
For processing SD (standard  
definition) image quality content  
only, 256 MB of memory or more is  
necessary.  
z Tips  
• If your computer has a Memory Stick slot, insert  
the “Memory Stick Duo” on which still images  
are recorded into the Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor (optional), then insert it into the  
Memory Stick slot on your computer to copy  
still images to the computer.  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  
your computer is not compatible with it, connect  
your camcorder with the USB cable instead of  
using the Memory Stick slot on the computer.  
Hard disk:  
Disc volume required for  
installation: Approximately 500 MB  
Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots  
Others: USB port (this must be  
provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0 compatible) is  
recommended), DV Interface  
(IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via  
an i.LINK cable), DVD burner (CD-  
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Installing the “First Step Guide” and software  
You need to install the “First Step Guide”  
and software to your Windows computer  
before connecting your camcorder  
to the computer. The installation is  
required only for the first time.  
4
5
Click [FirstStepGuide].  
Select the desired language and  
the model name of your  
camcorder from the pull-down  
menu.  
Contents to be installed and procedures  
may differ depending on your OS.  
z Tips  
• See page 78 when you use a Macintosh  
computer.  
Installing the “First Step Guide”  
1
2
Confirm that your camcorder is  
not connected to the computer.  
6
Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)].  
Installation starts.  
When [Save is complete] appears, click  
[OK] to finish the installation.  
Turn on the computer.  
b Notes  
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
To view the “First Step Guide” in PDF  
In step 6, click [FirstStepGuide(PDF)].  
To install the software “Adobe  
Reader” to display the PDF file  
In step 6, click [Adobe(R) Reader(R)].  
3
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the  
disc drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
Installing the software  
1
Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Installing  
If the screen does not appear  
1 Click [Start], then click [My  
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,  
double-click [My Computer].)  
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
2
3
Click [Install].  
Select the language for the  
application to be installed, then  
click [Next].  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
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4
Check your area and country/  
region, then click [Next].  
8
Follow the on-screen instructions  
to install the software.  
The software to be installed will be  
configured according to your country/  
region.  
Depending on the computer, you may  
need to install third party software  
(shown below). If the installation screen  
appears, follow the instructions to  
install the required software.  
5
6
7
Read [License Agreement], select  
[I accept the terms of the license  
agreement] when you agree, then  
click [Next].  
x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c-Software  
required to handle movies  
x Windows Media Format 9 Series  
Runtime (Windows 2000 only)-Software  
required to create a DVD  
Restart the computer if required to  
complete the installation.  
Slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/  
EDIT lamp after the connection  
confirmation display appears.  
9
Remove the CD-ROM from the  
disc drive of your computer.  
The short-cut icons, such as [  
]
Connect your camcorder and  
computer with an i.LINK cable or  
USB cable.  
(“Picture Motion Browser”), appear on  
the desktop.  
When connecting with a USB  
cable, [USB SELECT] appears on  
the screen of your camcorder.  
Select [  
Memory Stick].  
Click [Next] after connection is  
complete.  
z Tips  
• For the information about disconnecting the  
cable, refer to “First Step Guide.”  
A message stating that you need to  
restart may appear, but you do not need  
to restart at this time. Restart the  
computer after the installation is  
complete.  
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Viewing “First Step  
Guide”  
To view “First Step Guide” on your  
computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer  
Ver.6.0 or later is recommended. Double-  
click the short-cut icon for your  
camcorder’s “First Step Guide” on the  
desktop.  
Using a Macintosh  
computer  
You can copy the still images from the  
“Memory Stick Duo” to the Macintosh.  
Install “First Step Guide” in the supplied  
CD-ROM.  
b Notes  
• The supplied software “Picture Motion  
Browser” does not operate on Mac OS.  
z Tips  
• You also need to make certain settings on your  
camcorder when importing movies to a  
computer with commercially available editing  
software. For details, refer to “First Step  
Guide.”  
• You can also start by selecting [Start] t  
[Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP)  
t [Sony Picture Utility] t [FirstStepGuide]  
t Your camcorder’s folder t “First Step  
Guide” in HTML.  
• To view “First Step Guide” in HTML without  
installing, copy the desired language folder from  
the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM,  
and then double-click [Index.html].  
• Refer to your camcorder’s “First Step Guide” in  
PDF (p. 76) in the following cases:  
System requirements  
To copy still images from a “Memory  
Stick Duo”  
– When printing the desired topics of “First  
Step Guide”  
OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/  
v10.2/v10.3/v10.4).  
– When “First Step Guide” is not displayed  
correctly due to the browser setting even in  
recommended environment.  
Others: USB port (this must be provided as  
standard)  
– When the HTML version of “First Step  
Guide” cannot be installed.  
About “First Step Guide”  
The “First Step Guide” is an instruction  
manual you can refer to on your computer.  
This describes basic operations, from initial  
hookup of your camcorder and computer  
and making settings, to general operation  
the first time you use the software.  
Guide””, start the “First Step Guide,” then  
follow the instructions.  
To install “First Step Guide”  
Copy “FirstStepGuide(PDF),” stored in the  
desired language folder in the  
[FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer.  
To view “First Step Guide”  
Double-click “FirstStepGuide(PDF).”  
If software to view PDF files is not installed  
on your computer, download Adobe Reader  
from their website, below;  
http://www.adobe.com/  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems using your  
camcorder, use the following table to  
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem  
persists, disconnect the power source and  
contact your Sony dealer.  
Settings change during Easy  
Handycam operation.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, the  
settings of the functions that are not  
displayed on the screen return to their  
defaults (p. 22, 41).  
• Overall operations/Easy Handycam/  
Remote Commander..............................79  
• Batteries/Power sources ........................80  
• LCD screen/viewfinder .........................80  
• Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”.....81  
• Recording ..............................................82  
• Playback ................................................84  
• Playing back on TV...............................85  
• Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other  
devices...................................................85  
• Connecting to a computer .....................86  
The menu item settings have  
changed unexpectedly.  
• The following settings return to the default  
settings automatically when you set the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more  
than 12 hours.  
– backlight  
– [SCENE SELECT]  
– [SPOT MTR·FCS]  
– [SPOT METER]  
• Functions that cannot be used together  
...............................................................86  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [WHITE BAL.]  
– [SHUTTR SPEED]  
– [SPOT FOCUS]  
– [FOCUS]  
– [ AUDIO MIX] of [DV SET]  
– [MIC LEVEL]  
Overall operations/Easy  
Handycam/Remote Commander  
The power does not turn on.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 13).  
• Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall  
outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).  
The camcorder gets warm.  
• The camcorder may get warmer while you  
use it. This is not a malfunction.  
The supplied Remote Commander  
does not function.  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 61).  
• Remove any obstructions between the  
Remote Commander and the remote sensor.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight  
or overhead lighting, away from the remote  
sensor, otherwise the Remote Commander  
may not function properly.  
• Press the RESET button (p. 105) using a  
sharp-pointed object (If you press the  
RESET button, all settings are reset, except  
Personal Menu items).  
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment  
with its +/– terminals matching those of the  
compartment (p. 107).  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all  
buttons are functional (p. 22).  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be worn-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 13, 94).  
• The indicated time may not be correct in  
certain circumstances. For example, when  
you open or close the LCD panel, it takes  
about 1 minute to display the correct  
remaining battery time.  
Another VCR malfunctions when you  
use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
• Select a commander mode other than VTR  
2 for your VCR.  
• Cover the sensor of your VCR with black  
paper.  
The battery pack discharges too  
quickly.  
Batteries/Power sources  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or low, or  
the battery pack has not been charged  
enough. This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, the battery may be worn-  
out. Replace it with a new one (p. 13, 94).  
• 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. 62), or turn  
on the power again (p. 16), or use the AC  
Adaptor.  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
• Charge the battery pack (p. 13).  
You cannot turn the LCD backlight  
off.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you  
cannot turn the LCD backlight on/off by  
pressing and holding DISPLAY/BATT  
INFO (p. 22).  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 13).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 13).  
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
You cannot turn off the indicator.  
• You cannot turn off  
. Touch  
to  
check the warning messages (p. 89).  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 13).  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes  
while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander) (p. 18, 107).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 13). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony  
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
(p. 99).  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too low,  
or the battery pack has not been charged  
enough. This is not a malfunction.  
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Menu items are grayed out.  
The cassette is noisier during  
rewinding or fast-forwarding.  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
• Depending on the functions, you may not  
be able to use them together (p. 86).  
• When using the AC Adaptor, rewind/fast  
forward speed increases (compared with  
battery operation) and therefore increases  
noise. This is not a malfunction.  
is not displayed.  
You cannot operate functions using  
a “Memory Stick Duo,” even if a  
“Memory Stick Duo” is inserted.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, not all  
menu items are functional. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 22).  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT  
lamp (p. 16).  
• If you use a “Memory Stick Duo” formatted  
on a computer, format it again on your  
camcorder (p. 52).  
The picture in the viewfinder is not  
clear.  
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever  
until the picture appears clearly (p. 18).  
The picture in the viewfinder has  
disappeared.  
You cannot delete the recorded  
picture on the tape.  
• Close the LCD panel. The picture is not  
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD  
panel is open (p. 18).  
• You cannot delete a recorded picture on  
tape; you can only rewind the tape and  
record again. The new recording overwrites  
the existing one.  
Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick  
Duo”  
You cannot delete pictures or format  
a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
The cassette cannot be ejected from  
the compartment.  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one  
(p. 93).  
• Cancel image protection on the picture  
(p. 71).  
• Make sure the power source (battery pack  
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly  
(p. 13).  
• Moisture condensation has occurred inside  
the camcorder (p. 97).  
• The maximum number of pictures that you  
can delete on the index screen at one time is  
100.  
The Cassette Memory indicator or  
title display does not appear while  
using a cassette with Cassette  
Memory.  
Image protection cannot be applied,  
or you cannot mark pictures for  
print.  
• This camcorder does not support Cassette  
Memory, so the indicator does not appear.  
• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of  
the “Memory Stick Duo” if there is one  
(p. 93).  
• Perform the operation again on the index  
screen (p. 29, 71).  
• The maximum number of pictures you can  
mark for print is 999.  
The remaining tape indicator is not  
displayed.  
• Set [  
REMAINING] to [ON] to always  
display the remaining tape indicator (p. 61).  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly, or flashes.  
The recording image view looks  
different.  
• The file is damaged.  
• Use the file format compatible with your  
camcorder (p. 93).  
• The recording image view may look  
different depending on the condition of  
your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.  
You cannot record a smooth  
transition on a tape from the last  
recorded scene to the next.  
Recording  
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory  
Stick Duo”” section (p. 81).  
• Perform END SEARCH (p. 32).  
• Do not remove the cassette (The picture  
will be recorded continuously without a  
break even when you turn the power off).  
The tape does not start when you  
press START/STOP.  
• Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV  
formats on the same tape.  
• Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP  
mode on the same tape.  
• Avoid stopping then recording a movie in  
the LP mode.  
• When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you  
cannot record a smooth transition (p. 62).  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 23).  
• The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or  
insert a new cassette.  
• Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a  
new cassette (p. 92).  
• The tape is stuck to the drum due to  
moisture condensation. Remove the  
cassette and leave your camcorder for at  
least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette  
(p. 97).  
The flash does not work.  
• You cannot use the flash during tape  
recording.  
You cannot record on the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Even if auto flash or  
(Auto redeye  
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the  
internal flash with:  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Insert  
another “Memory Stick Duo” or format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 52). Or, delete  
unnecessary pictures recorded on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (p. 70).  
• When the POWER switch is set to  
CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still  
images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with:  
– When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between  
1/600 to 1/10000 second  
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRSE  
SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],  
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH] or [SNOW] of [SCENE  
SELECT]  
– [SPOT MTR·FCS]  
– [SPOT METER]  
– [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE]  
– While executing [FADER]  
– [D.EFFECT]  
– [PICT.EFFECT]  
– [SMTH SLW REC]  
– [COLOR BAR]  
[END SEARCH] does not work.  
• Do not eject the cassette after recording  
(p. 32).  
• There is nothing recorded on the cassette.  
• There is a blank section between recorded  
sections of the tape. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate  
correctly.  
The subjects passing fast by the  
frame might appear crooked.  
• [COLOR SLOW S] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
or [SUPER NS].  
• 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 in  
front of the lens rapidly might appear  
crooked depending on the recording  
conditions.  
You cannot use [SUPER NS].  
• The NIGHTSHOT switch is not set to ON  
(p. 27).  
The color of the picture is not  
correctly displayed.  
The auto focus does not function.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 46).  
• Deactivate the NightShot function (p. 27).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 46).  
The screen picture is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 27) to  
OFF, or cancel the backlight function  
(p. 27).  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 49).  
The backlight function does not  
function.  
The screen picture is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• The backlight function does not work  
during Easy Handycam operation (p. 22).  
• Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for  
a few seconds to turn on the backlight  
(p. 18).  
The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be  
changed.  
• [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 47) cannot be  
changed during Easy Handycam operation.  
Horizontal bands appear.  
• This may occur when recording pictures  
under lighting from a discharge tube, such  
as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or  
mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
• This may be alleviated by adjusting the  
shutter speed (p. 45).  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
• The spots appear when the shutter speed is  
slow or when you are recording in [SUPER  
NS] or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a  
malfunction.  
Black bands appear when you  
record a TV screen or computer  
screen.  
• Adjust [SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45).  
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83  
         
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Playback  
No sound or only a low sound is  
heard.  
Refer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory  
Stick Duo”” section (p. 81).  
• Turn up the volume (p. 28).  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST2]  
(additional sound) side until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 58).  
You cannot play back a tape.  
• If you are using an S VIDEO plug or  
component video plug, make sure the red  
and white plugs of the A/V connecting  
cable are also connected (p. 34).  
• Slide the POWER switch to turn on the  
PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
• Rewind the tape (p. 28).  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a  
3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH  
SLW REC].  
You cannot play back in reverse  
direction.  
• Reverse playback is not possible with the  
tape recorded in the HDV format.  
The picture or sound breaks off.  
• The tape was recorded in both the HDV and  
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
Image data stored on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” cannot be played back.  
• Image data cannot be played back if you  
have modified file names or folders, or  
have edited the data on a computer (In this  
case, the file name flashes). This is not a  
malfunction (p. 94).  
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not  
be played back or may not appear in their  
actual size. This is not a malfunction  
(p. 94).  
The movies freeze for a while, or the  
sound breaks off.  
• This occurs if the tape or video head is dirty  
(p. 98).  
• Use the Sony mini DV cassette.  
“---” is displayed on the screen.  
• The tape you are playing was recorded  
without setting the date and time.  
Horizontal lines appear on the  
picture. The displayed pictures are  
not clear or do not appear.  
• A blank section on the tape is being played.  
• The data code on a tape with a scratch or  
noise cannot be read.  
• Clean the head using the cleaning cassette  
(optional) (p. 98).  
Noises appear and  
or  
is  
displayed on the screen.  
You cannot hear the sound recorded  
with 4CH MIC REC on another  
camcorder.  
• The tape was recorded in a TV color system  
other than that of your camcorder (PAL).  
This is not a malfunction (p. 91).  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] (p. 58).  
Date Search does not work correctly.  
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines  
look jagged.  
• Be sure to record more than 2 minutes after  
the date changed. If one day’s recording is  
too short, your camcorder may not  
accurately find the point where the  
recording date changes.  
• Adjust [SHARPNESS] to the  
side (p. 45).  
(soften)  
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• There is a blank section between recorded  
sections of the tape. This is not a  
malfunction.  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the HDMI cable.  
• Pictures in the DV format are not output  
from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright  
protection signals are recorded in the  
pictures.  
• DV format pictures input to the camcorder  
via i.LINK cable (p. 68) cannot be output.  
No picture appears during [END  
SEARCH] or Rec Review.  
• The tape was recorded in both HDV and  
DV formats. This is not a malfunction.  
• This occurs if you record on a tape in both  
HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and  
connect the HDMI cable, or slide the  
POWER switch to turn on your camcorder  
again.  
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.  
The picture appears distorted on a  
4:3 TV.  
Playing back on 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. 60) and play  
back the picture.  
You cannot view the picture on the  
TV connected with the i.LINK cable.  
• You cannot view the picture in the HD  
(high definition) image quality on the TV  
which is not compatible with the  
HDV1080i specification (p. 34). Refer to  
the instruction manuals supplied with your  
TV.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in  
HDV format to DV format and play back in  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
(p. 60).  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom on a 4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a picture  
recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to  
other devices  
• Play back pictures using another connecting  
cable (p. 34).  
Pictures from connected devices  
cannot be zoomed.  
You cannot view the picture or hear  
the sound on the TV connected with  
the component video cable.  
• You cannot zoom pictures from connected  
devices on your camcorder (p. 30).  
• Set [COMPONENT] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 60).  
• When you are using the component video  
cable, make sure the red and white plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable are connected  
(p. 34).  
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. 62).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
A/V connecting cable.  
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from  
a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You cannot input externally from a device  
connected with the A/V connecting cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly.  
• You cannot record or a distorted picture  
may be recorded if the tape has been used  
repeatedly for recording.  
Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is  
connected to the input jack of the other  
device for dubbing a picture from your  
camcorder.  
Connecting to a computer  
The computer does not recognize  
your camcorder.  
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” (p. 74).  
When connected using an i.LINK  
cable, no picture appears on the  
monitor screen or the picture is  
distorted during dubbing.  
• 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.  
• Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the  
(STANDARD SET) menu according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 57).  
• If the device to be connected is not  
compatible with HDV1080i specification,  
you cannot dub in HD (high definition)  
image quality (p. 65). For details, refer to  
the instruction manuals supplied with the  
device to be connected.  
You cannot install the supplied  
software, “Picture Motion Browser,”  
on a Macintosh computer.  
• You cannot use “Picture Motion Browser”  
on a Macintosh computer.  
• Down convert the pictures recorded in  
HDV format to DV format and dub in SD  
(standard definition) image quality (p. 65).  
Functions that cannot be used  
together  
Depending on the functions, you may not be  
able to use them together. The following list  
shows examples of menu items and functions  
that cannot be used at the same time.  
You cannot add sound to the  
recorded tape.  
• You cannot add sound to the recorded tape  
on this unit.  
Not available  
If this function is set  
backlight function  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SPOT METER],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE]  
You cannot dub correctly using the  
HDMI cable.  
• You cannot dub pictures using the HDMI  
cable.  
[SCENE SELECT]  
NightShot, [TELE  
MACRO],  
[SUPER NS],  
New sound added to a recorded tape  
on another camcorder is not heard.  
[CINEMA EFECT],  
[OLD MOVIE],  
[COLOR SLOW S]  
• Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1]  
(original sound) side until the sound is  
heard appropriately (p. 58).  
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Not available  
If this function is set  
Not available  
If this function is set  
[SPOT MTR·FCS]  
NightShot,  
[D.EFFECT]  
[CANDLE],  
[SUPER NS],  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
[SCENE SELECT]  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[FADER]  
[SPOT METER]  
[EXPOSURE]  
NightShot,  
[SUPER NS],  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
[OLD MOVIE] of  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SCENE SELECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT],  
when [ WIDE  
SELECT] is set to  
[4:3]  
NightShot,  
[SUPER NS],  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
[CINEMA EFECT] [SCENE SELECT],  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[SHARPNESS]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NS]  
of [D.EFFECT]  
[SPOT METER],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE], other  
than 0 in [AE  
SHIFT],  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
[SHUTTR SPEED]  
of the CAM CTRL  
dial  
NightShot,  
[SUPER NS],  
[CINEMA EFECT],  
[OLD MOVIE],  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
[PICT.EFFECT],  
when [ WIDE  
SELECT] is set to  
[4:3]  
[AE SHIFT]  
[FIREWORKS],  
[MANUAL] of  
[EXPOSURE],  
[SMTH SLW REC] [CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[CINEMA EFECT]  
[MANUAL] of  
[SHUTTR SPEED],  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[TELE MACRO]  
[SCENE SELECT]  
[SCENE SELECT],  
during tape recording  
[COLOR SLOW S] NightShot, [SCENE  
SELECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[MANUAL] of  
[SHUTTR SPEED],  
[SUPER NS],  
• When [COLOR BAR] is set, all the “Not  
available” menu items on the list are not  
available.  
[FADER],  
[D.EFFECT]  
[HISTOGRAM]  
[DIGITAL ZOOM],  
[D.EFFECT], while  
displaying the date  
and time  
[DIGITAL ZOOM] [TELE MACRO]  
[FADER]  
[CANDLE],  
[FIREWORKS],  
[SUPER NS],  
[COLOR SLOW S],  
[D.EFFECT]  
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Warning indicators and messages  
E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts  
from “E.”  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder, check the following.  
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
101-1001(Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable (p. 93).  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
E (Battery level warning)  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (H series) (p. 94).  
• Depending on the operating,  
environment, or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes  
remaining.  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder securely (p. 13).  
% (Moisture condensation warning)*  
• Eject the cassette, remove the power  
source, and then leave it for about 1  
hour with the cassette lid open (p. 97).  
C:21:ss  
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  
Remove the cassette and leave your  
camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-  
insert the cassette (p. 97).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo”)  
C:22:ss  
• Clean the head using a cleaning  
cassette (optional) (p. 98).  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” is not inserted  
(p. 19).  
C:31:ss / C:32:ss  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatting)*  
• Symptoms that are not described above  
have occurred. Remove and insert the  
cassette, then operate your camcorder  
again. Do not perform this procedure if  
moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 97).  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 52, 93).  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
• Change the cassette. Press RESET  
(p. 105), and operate your camcorder  
again.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”)*  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick Duo”  
is inserted (p. 93).  
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* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 62).  
Q (Warning indicators pertaining to  
the tape)  
Slow flashing:  
• There is less than 5 minutes remaining  
on the tape.  
Description of warning  
messages  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
• No cassette is inserted.*  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 92).*  
z Tips  
• When  
turned into  
Fast flashing:  
• The tape has run out.*  
is displayed, the message can be  
by touching . Touch  
to display the message again.  
Z (Eject cassette warning)*  
x Moisture condensation  
Slow flashing:  
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is  
set to lock (p. 92).  
%Z Moisture condensation. Eject  
the cassette (p. 97)  
Fast flashing:  
• Moisture condensation has occurred  
(p. 97).  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 88).  
% Moisture condensation. Turn off  
for 1H. (p. 97)  
x Cassette/Tape  
- (Warning indicator pertaining to  
image deletion)*  
Z Reinsert the cassette. (p. 19)  
• The image is protected (p. 71).  
• Check if the cassette is damaged.  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick Duo”)*  
QZ The tape is locked - check the  
tab. (p. 92)  
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory  
Stick Duo” is set to lock (p. 93).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the flash)  
Slow flashing:  
• Still charging  
Fast flashing:  
• The self-diagnosis display code is  
displayed (p. 88).*  
• There is something wrong with the  
flash.  
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  
x “Memory Stick Duo”  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
(p. 19)  
• 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.”  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick Duo” as necessary  
(p. 52, 93).  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot delete created  
folders using your camcorder.  
• You will have to format the “Memory  
Stick Duo” (p. 52), or delete them using  
your computer.  
x Dual Rec  
Cannot save still picture.  
• Do not eject “Memory Stick Duo”  
while still images are being stored onto  
it (p. 25).  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Check the connected device.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Switch off the printer and switch it on  
again, then disconnect the USB cable  
and reconnect it.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
Viewing DV format pictures recorded  
in DV format  
You need a TV (or monitor) with the  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A connecting  
cable is also needed.  
You can use your camcorder in any  
country/region using the AC Adaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within the  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.  
On TV color systems  
Simple setting of the clock by time  
difference  
You can easily set the clock to the local  
time abroad by entering the time difference  
between where you live and where you are.  
Your camcorder is PAL system, so its  
picture can only be viewed on an PAL  
system TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jack.  
Select [WORLD TIME] in the  
LANGU.) menu, then set the time  
difference (p. 63).  
(TIME/  
System  
Used in  
PAL  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,  
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  
United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL - M Brazil  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
NTSC  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
Viewing HDV format pictures recorded  
in HDV format  
You need an HDV1080i compatible TV (or  
monitor) with a component jack and  
AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. A component  
video cable and A/V connecting cable are  
also needed.  
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Maintenance and precautions  
Copyright signal  
Usable cassette tapes  
x When you play back  
Your camcorder is capable of recording in  
both HDV and DV formats.  
You can use mini DV format cassettes only.  
Use a cassette with the  
Your camcorder is not compatible with the  
Cassette Memory function.  
If the cassette you play back on your  
camcorder contains copyright signals, you  
cannot copy it to a tape in another video  
camera connected to your camcorder.  
mark.  
x When you record  
You cannot record software on your  
camcorder that contains copyright control  
signals for copyright protection of software.  
[Cannot record due to copyright  
protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or  
on the viewfinder if you try to record such  
software. Your camcorder does not record  
copyright control signals on the tape when  
it records.  
What is the HDV format?  
The HDV format is a video format  
developed to record and play back digital  
high definition (HD) video signals on a DV  
cassette.  
Your camcorder adopts the Interlace mode  
with 1,080 effective scan lines of screen  
ruling (1080i, number of pixels 1,440 ×  
1,080 dots).  
The video bit rate for recording is about 25  
Mbps.  
i.LINK is adopted for the digital interface,  
enabling a digital connection with an HDV  
compatible TV or computer.  
Notes on use  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
Remove the cassette and store it.  
x To prevent accidental erasure  
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to  
set it to SAVE.  
z Tips  
• HDV signals are compressed in MPEG2 format,  
which is adopted in BS (broadcast satellite)  
digital, terrestrial digital HDTV broadcastings,  
in Blu-ray Disc recorders, etc.  
Playback  
Your camcorder can play back pictures in  
both the DV format and HDV1080i  
specification.  
Your camcorder can play back pictures  
recorded in the HDV 720/30p format, but  
cannot output it from the HDV/DV  
Interface (i.LINK).  
REC: The cassette can be  
recorded.  
SAVE: The cassette cannot be  
recorded (write-protected).  
REC  
SAVE  
To prevent a blank section from being  
created on the tape  
Go to the end of the recorded section using  
END SEARCH (p. 32) before you begin the  
next recording when you have played back  
the tape.  
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x When labeling the cassette  
Be sure to place the label only on the  
locations shown in the following  
illustration so as not to cause a malfunction  
of your camcorder.  
Recording/  
Playback  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(with MagicGate)  
a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a
Do not put a label  
along this border.  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
a*  
* This product does not support 8-bit parallel data  
transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data  
transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.  
Labeling position  
• This product cannot record or play data that uses  
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a  
copyright protection technology that records and  
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.  
• This product is compatible with “Memory Stick  
Micro” (“M2”). “M2” is the abbreviation for the  
“Memory Stick Micro.”  
x After using the cassette  
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid  
distortion of the picture or the sound. The  
cassette should then be put in its case, and  
stored in an upright position.  
• Still image format: Your camcorder compresses  
and records image data in the JPEG (Joint  
Photographic Experts Group) format. The file  
extension is “.JPG.”  
• File names of still images:  
– 101- 0001: This file name appears on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
x When cleaning the gold-plated  
connector  
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector  
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after  
every 10 times it has been ejected.  
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette  
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape  
indicator may not show correctly.  
– DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on  
the display of a computer.  
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick” and  
“Memory Stick” compliant product you use.  
Gold-plated connector  
• You can prevent accidental erasure of images  
when you slide the write-protect tab on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” with a small tapered  
object, to the write-protect position.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
You can use the following types of  
“Memory Stick” in your camcorder.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick” in  
your camcorder.  
• Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
– If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the  
power off on your camcorder, or remove the  
battery pack for replacement while your  
camcorder is reading or writing image files on  
the “Memory Stick Duo” (while the access  
lamp is lit or flashing).  
– If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
• It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro”  
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the VCR,  
you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the  
“Memory Stick Micro” into the Duo-sized M2  
Adaptor, then insert the adaptor into the  
Memory Stick Duo slot. If you insert a  
“Memory Stick Micro” into the VCR without  
using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you might not  
be able to remove it from the VCR.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
Duo.”  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within  
the reach of small children. They might  
accidentally swallow it.  
On image data compatibility  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick Duo.”  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick Duo” media  
out of the reach of small children. There is  
danger that a child might swallow it.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in  
the following locations.  
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
– Places under direct sunlight.  
– Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases.  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
Duo” by your camcorder conform to the  
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal  
standard established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still  
images recorded on other devices (DCR-  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard (These  
models are not sold in some regions).  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick Duo” that  
has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 52). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick Duo.”  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
• 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. If  
you force the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong  
direction or insert it incompletely, it may cause  
a malfunction.  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
This unit is compatible with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick Duo” attached. Doing  
so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
have the  
mark.  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” that can be used on your  
camcorder is 8 GB.  
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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.  
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.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining  
battery time and charging time appear.  
To charge the battery pack  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• 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.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
• 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. 62).  
About battery life  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
FH100 (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-FH70/FH100 (optional).  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your camcorder. The battery pack is also  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)  
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.  
The baud rate is listed under  
“Specifications” in the operating  
instructions of each piece of equipment. It  
is also indicated near the i.LINK interface  
on some devices.  
The baud rate may differ from the indicated  
value when the unit is connected to a device  
with a different maximum baud rate.  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for  
transferring digital video, digital audio, and  
other data to other i.LINK-compatible  
devices. You can also control other devices  
using the i.LINK.  
i.LINK-compatible devices can be  
connected using an i.LINK cable. Possible  
applications are operations and data  
transactions with various digital AV  
devices.  
* 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.  
When two or more i.LINK-compatible  
devices are daisy-chained with the unit,  
operation becomes possible from any  
device in the chain. Note that operation  
method may vary, or data transactions may  
not be possible, depending on specifications  
and characteristics of the connected  
devices.  
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 65.  
This unit can also be connected to other  
i.LINK-compatible devices made by Sony  
(e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as  
well as to video devices.  
Some i.LINK compatible video devices,  
such as Digital Televisions, DVD,  
b Notes  
• Normally, only one device can be connected to  
this unit with an i.LINK cable. When  
connecting this unit to an HDV/DV compatible  
device having two or more HDV/DV  
Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of  
the device to be connected.  
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.  
z Tips  
• i.LINK is a more familiar term for the  
IEEE1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony,  
and is a trademark approved by many  
corporations.  
b Notes  
• When connecting your camcorder to another  
i.LINK-compatible device, be sure to turn off  
the power of the device and disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK  
cable.  
• IEEE1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
About the i.LINK Baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies  
according to the device. There are 3 types.  
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)  
96  
   
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it  
any further.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
About the required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable  
(during HDV/DV dubbing).  
About x.v.Color  
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
• xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. This standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.  
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
On using your camcorder  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,  
– 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.  
– 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.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a  
cassette for about 3 minutes.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
– Anywhere very humid.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/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.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder, on the  
surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this  
state, the tape may stick to the head drum  
and be damaged or your camcorder may not  
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside  
your camcorder, [%Z Moisture  
condensation. Eject the cassette] or [%  
Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H.]  
appears. The indicator will not appear when  
the moisture condenses on the lens.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
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Maintenance and precautions (Continued)  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
None of the functions except cassette  
ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn  
off your camcorder, and leave it for about  
one hour with the cassette lid open. Your  
camcorder can be used again when both of  
the following conditions are met:  
This occurs if the HDV signals cannot be  
recorded or played back correctly because  
of dirt on the tape or video head. Depending  
on the cassette, this fairly infrequently  
occurs even if the cassette is brand new or  
is not used a lot.  
If this freezing point is created while  
playing back, you can solve this problem  
and see the pictures by rewinding after  
slightly forwarding. Such a freezing point  
cannot be recovered if it was created while  
recording.  
To prevent such a problem, use the Sony  
mini DV cassette. It is recommended you  
use a cleaning cassette (optional) before  
recording anything important.  
• If the following problem occurs, clean the video  
heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-  
12CLD cleaning cassette (optional).  
• The warning message does not appear when the  
power is turned on.  
• Neither % or Z flash when a cassette is inserted  
and video operation buttons are touched.  
If moisture starts to condense, your  
camcorder sometimes cannot detect  
condensation. If this happens, the cassette is  
sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after  
the cassette lid is opened. This is not a  
malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid  
until the cassette is ejected.  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use  
your camcorder in a humid place as shown  
below.  
– Playback pictures do not move.  
– Playback pictures do not appear.  
– The sound breaks off.  
– [x  
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning  
cassette.] appears on the screen during  
recording.  
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski  
slope into a place warmed up by a heating  
device.  
– The following phenomenon occurs in HDV  
format.  
• 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.  
The playback The playback screen  
screen pauses. goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
x How to avoid moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about one hour).  
– The following phenomenon occurs in DV  
format.  
Block-noise appears.  
Video head  
If you play back a tape recorded in HDV  
format, the image and sound may freeze for  
a while (about 0.5 seconds).  
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CALIBRATION  
Touch the "x"  
1/3  
The playback screen goes blank.  
(Solid blue screen)  
CANCEL  
• The video heads will degrade after long use. If  
you cannot obtain a clear image even after using  
a cleaning cassette (optional), it might be  
because the video heads are worn out. Please  
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service facility to have the video heads  
replaced.  
3 Touch the “×” displayed on the screen with  
the corner of the “Memory Stick Duo” or  
the like.  
The position of the “×” changes.  
To cancel, touch [CANCEL].  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
If you did not press the right spot, start from  
step 3 again.  
• 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.  
b Notes  
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling with above substances on your  
hands.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
x On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of 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  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
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  
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn  
on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.  
– 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.  
2 Touch  
t [MENU] t  
(STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION]  
t
.
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Maintenance and precautions  
(Continued)  
Specifications  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
System  
Video recording system (HDV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Video recording system (DV)  
2 rotary heads, Helical scanning system  
Still image recording system  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor or while the battery pack is  
inserted. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if  
you do not use your camcorder at all  
without the AC Adaptor connected or the  
battery pack attached. Use your camcorder  
after charging the pre-installed  
1
Exif Ver. 2.2*  
Audio recording system (HDV)  
Rotary heads, MPEG-1 Audio Layer -2,  
Quantization: 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz,  
stereo)  
transfer rate: 384 kbps  
Audio recording system (DV)  
Rotary heads, PCM system  
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo  
1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)  
Video signal  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
1080/50i specification  
Usable cassette  
Mini DV cassette with the  
printed  
Tape speed (HDV)  
Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
Tape speed (DV)  
rechargeable battery.  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as  
long as you are not recording the date.  
x Procedures  
mark  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER  
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24  
hours.  
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s  
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s  
Recording/playback time (HDV)  
60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Recording/playback time (DV)  
SP: 60 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
LP: 90 min (using a DVM60 cassette)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Approx. 2 min 40 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and rechargeable battery pack)  
Approx. 1 min 45 s (using a DVM60  
cassette and AC Adaptor)  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder (color)  
100  
   
2
* The unique pixel array of Sony’s  
Image device  
6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) CMOS sensor  
ClearVid CMOS sensor and image  
processing system (new Enhanced  
Imaging Processor) allows for still  
image resolution equivalent to the sizes  
described.  
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):  
Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*  
Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
2
Input/Output connectors  
Audio/Video output  
Approx. 1 710 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 16:9):  
10-pin connector  
Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)  
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)  
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
(ohms)  
Approx. 2 280 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 4:3):  
Approx. 3 040 000 pixels  
Lens  
Audio signal: 327 mV (at load  
impedance 47 kΩ(kilohms)), Output  
impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ  
(kilohms)  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
10 × (Optical), 20 × (Digital)  
Focal length  
f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω(ohms)  
PB/PR, CB/CR: 350 mV, 75 Ω(ohms)  
HDMI OUT jack  
TypeA (19-pin)  
Headphone jack  
In CAMERA-TAPE: 40 ~ 400 mm  
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 49 ~ 490 mm  
(1 15/16 ~ 19 3/8 in.) (4:3)  
In CAMERA-MEMORY: 40 ~ 400 mm  
(1 5/8 ~ 15 3/4 in.) (16:9), 37 ~ 370 mm  
(1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in.) (4:3)  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
LANC jack  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
USB jack  
F1.8 ~ 2.9  
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)  
Color temperature  
mini-B  
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  
Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
HDV/DV jack  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR]  
(3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin  
connector S100)  
Minimum illumination  
5 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON],  
Shutter speed 1/25 sec)  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)  
LCD screen  
Picture  
1
* “Exif” is a file format for still images,  
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronicsand InformationTechnology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
information at the time of recording.  
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Specifications (Continued)  
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.)  
General  
Power requirements  
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 4.0 W  
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×  
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the  
projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
DV recording 3.8 W  
170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the power cord  
(mains lead)  
During camera recording using the  
LCD with normal brightness:  
HDV recording 4.3 W  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
DV recording 4.1 W  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH60)  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
82 × 82 × 138 mm  
Capacity  
(3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
82 × 82 × 138 mm  
(3 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts with the  
supplied battery pack NP-FH60  
attached  
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
31.8 × 33.3 × 45.0 mm  
(1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 13/16 in.) (w/h/d)  
Mass (approx.)  
80 g (2.9 oz)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Type  
Mass (approx.)  
550 g (1 lb 3 oz) main unit only  
650 g (1 lb 6 oz) including the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and  
DVM60 cassette.  
Lithium ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Supplied accessories  
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
102  
On trademarks  
Notes on the License  
• “Handycam” and  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING  
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED  
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT  
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS  
are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
Micro,” “MagicGate,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
“MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate  
Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
is a trademark.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,  
Windows Vista, and DirectX are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft  
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple  
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel  
Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
• Adobe and Adobe Reader are either registered  
trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
1
2
3
4
8
9
q;  
qa  
5
qs  
qd  
6
7
• 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.  
A Power zoom lever (25)  
B PHOTO button (24)  
C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (18)  
D Viewfinder (18)  
E Eyecup  
• Connecting with an external device wears  
out the battery pack faster.  
F HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (34)  
• The available video signals are read, and the  
appropriate output format is selected and  
output automatically.  
• You can check the setup value of HDMI  
OUTPUT on [STATUS CHECK] (p. 60).  
• When you are recording movies with an  
external flash (optional) connected to the  
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noise  
being recorded.  
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)  
and the built-in flash at the same time.  
G DC IN jack (13)  
H Active Interface Shoe  
I POWER switch (16)  
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.  
J CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-  
MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps  
K
L
/CHG (charge) lamp (13)  
(flash) button (26)  
M START/STOP button (23)  
• When you connect an accessory, open the  
shoe cover.  
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8
9
1
2
3
4
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qa  
qs  
5
6
LANC HDV/DV  
COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT  
qd qf qg qh qj  
qk ql  
A MANUAL button (26)  
B CAM CTRL dial (26)  
N RESET button  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time (Menu items  
customized on Personal Menu are not  
initialized).  
C NIGHTSHOT switch (27)  
D .(back light) button (27)  
E Zoom buttons (25)  
O
P
LANC jack (blue)  
The LANC control jack is used for  
controlling the tape transport of video  
devices and peripherals connected to it.  
F START/STOP button (23)  
G DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (14)  
H
(USB) jack (72)  
I Speaker  
Playback sounds come out from the  
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (34, 66,  
68, 76)  
Q COMPONENT OUT jack (34)  
R A/V (audio/video) OUT jack (34, 66)  
S i (Headphone) jack (green)  
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,  
J Access lamp (19, 93)  
K Memory Stick Duo slot (19)  
L EASY button (21)  
M LCD screen/touch panel (5, 18)  
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
1
3
2
4
5
6
7
qs  
8
9
q;  
qa  
qd  
A
OPEN/EJECT lever (19)  
I Cassette compartment lid (19)  
J BATT (battery release) lever (14)  
K Battery pack (13)  
B Flash  
C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (6)  
D Remote sensor/Infrared port  
L Grip belt (18)  
Point the Remote Commander (p. 107)  
towards the remote sensor to operate  
your camcorder.  
M Tripod receptacle  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of  
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/  
32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a  
tripod screw.  
E Microphone  
An Active Interface Shoe compatible  
microphone (optional) will take  
precedence when connected.  
Attaching the supplied lens hood  
Place the lens hood against the lens hood  
receptacle of the camcorder, and turn it in  
the direction of the arrow.  
F REC lamp (Camera recording lamp)  
• The REC lamp lights up in red during  
recording (p. 62).  
• The REC lamp flashes if the remaining tape  
or battery power is low.  
G MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  
When an external microphone  
(optional) is connected, it takes  
precedence over the internal  
microphone (p. 106).  
H Hook for the Shoulder belt  
Attach the Shoulder belt (optional).  
106  
         
E Video control buttons (Rewind,  
Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop,  
To remove the lens hood  
Loosen the lens hood by turning it in the  
opposite direction of the arrow in the  
illustration above.  
• Remove the lens hood when you use the flash,  
Nightshot or SuperNightshot, or its shadow will  
appear in the picture.  
F ZERO SET MEMORY button* (32)  
G Transmitter  
H START/STOP button (21, 23)  
I Power zoom buttons (25, 30)  
J DISPLAY button (18)  
Remote Commander  
7
* These buttons are not available during Easy  
Handycam operation.  
b Notes  
8
9
1
2
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
• Aim the Remote Commander towards the  
remote sensor to operate your camcorder  
(p. 106).  
3
4
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
5
6
q;  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
Commander until it clicks.  
Insulation sheet  
Tab  
A PHOTO button (24)  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded onto the “Memory  
Stick Duo” as a still image.  
B Memory control buttons (Index*, –/+,  
b Notes  
Memory playback) (29)  
• 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.  
C SEARCH M. button* (33)  
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons*  
107  
     
Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
A Recording format (  
or  
)
Recording movies  
Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed  
in the DV format.  
2
3
4
5
qd  
B Remaining battery (approx.)  
1
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
D During recording:  
Tape counter (hour: minute: second)  
During playback:  
GUIDE  
6
7
8
9
Time code (hour: minute: second:  
frame)  
Recording still images  
E Recording capacity of the tape (approx.)  
2
0
qaqs  
qf  
F Review button for still images on the  
“Memory Stick Duo” (24)  
Appears when “Memory Stick Duo” is  
inserted.  
1111  
FINE  
6.1M  
60min  
101  
G END SEARCH/Rec review display  
switch button (32)  
H GUIDE button (111)  
6
8
9
I Personal Menu button (40)  
J Recording folder (52)  
Viewing movies  
K Image size (50)  
L Quality ([FINE] or [STD]) (50)  
M Number of recorded still images (25)  
2
qg  
4
5
8
1
N “Memory Stick Duo” indicator and the  
number of images that can be recorded  
(approx.)  
z Tips  
• 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. 61).  
qh  
9
Viewing still images  
2
qj qa  
qk ql  
O Tape transport indicator  
P Video operation buttons (28)  
Q Data file name  
w;  
6.1M  
MEMORY PLAY  
wa  
8
wgwh  
GUIDE  
R Picture number/Total number of  
recorded pictures in the current  
playback folder  
ws  
wd  
wf  
9
108  
         
S Playback folder (52)  
T 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.  
U Image delete button (70)  
V Tape playback select button (29)  
W Previous/Next image button (29)  
X Index screen display button (29)  
Y Image protection mark (71)  
Z Print mark (71)  
Continued ,  
109  
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)  
Center  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Color Slow Shutter (48)  
Upper left  
Upper right  
PictBridge connecting  
120  
Q.REC  
EZ  
Warning (88)  
NightShot (27)  
+
3
+
2
Super NightShot (48)  
Bottom  
Center  
Bottom  
Upper left  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Indicator  
Meaning  
AE SHIFT (46)  
WB SHIFT (46)  
Picture effect (55)  
Digital effect (54)  
Recording format (57)  
AUDIO MODE* (58)  
Recording mode* (58)  
Self-timer recording (49)  
WIDE SELECT* (58)  
QUICK REC** (62)  
SP LP  
9
Manual focus (46) /  
SPOT FOCUS (46)/  
SPOT MTR·FCS (44)  
Interval photo recording  
SCENE SELECT (43)  
Flash light/  
REDEYE REDUC (47)  
Sharpness (45)  
Backlight (27)  
.
Upper right  
n
White balance (44)  
SteadyShot off (49)  
Zebra (48)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
HDV input/  
DV input (68)  
Tele macro (47)  
CAMERA COLOR (46)  
CONV.LENS (50)  
X.V.COLOR** (50)  
HDV output/  
DV output (34, 66)  
i.LINK connection  
SPOT METER (44)/  
EXPOSURE (44)/  
SPOT MTR·FCS (44)  
Zero set memory (107)  
Slide show (53)  
LCD backlight off (18)  
SHUTTR SPEED (45)  
PEAKING (47)  
* The settings can be made only for the pictures  
in the DV format.  
110  
**The setting can be made only for the pictures in  
the HDV format.  
Other indicator  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Information (89)  
b Notes  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
Checking the screen indicators  
(Display guide)  
You can easily check the meaning of each  
indicator that appears on the LCD screen.  
1 Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE].  
60min  
STBY  
GUIDE  
P-MENU  
2 Touch the area including the indicator  
that you want to check.  
The meanings of the indicators in the  
area are listed on the screen. If you  
cannot find the indicator you want to  
check, touch  
/
to toggle.  
To finish the operation, touch [END].  
b Notes  
• Some screen displays cannot be checked with  
[DISP GUIDE].  
z Tips  
• You can also operate by touching  
[DISP GUIDE].  
t
111  
     
Index  
Numeric  
G
A
D
H
HD (high definition) image  
AUTOSLW SHTR  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
DISP GUIDE  
DISP OUTPUT  
I
B
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
C
INT.REC-STL  
E
L
F
LCD BL LEVEL  
112  
 
PICT.EFFECT  
M
Maintenance and precautions  
Q
QUICK REC  
R
REC CTRL  
N
REC FOLDER (Recording  
REC MODE  
NS LIGHT  
SUNRSE SUNSET  
SUPER NS  
Number of recordable pictures  
T
O
REMOTE CTRL  
P
S
PB FOLDER  
SD (standard definition) image  
U
Searching for the starting point  
PICT.APPLI. menu  
Continued ,  
113  
Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
http://www.sony.net/  
Printed in Japan  

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