Sony Camcorder HXR MC1P User Manual

4-121-565-14(1)  
Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder  
Operating Guide  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,  
and retain it for future reference  
HXR-MC1P  
© 2009 Sony Corporation  
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• Do not apply shock or vibration to this  
camcorder. This may cause a malfunction.  
If you must use this camcorder where  
shock or vibration is likely, use a  
commercially available shock absorber,  
etc.  
• Do not do any of the following when the  
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps  
(p. 12) or the access lamp (p. 14) is lit or  
flashing.  
Otherwise, the media may be damaged,  
recorded images may be lost or other  
malfunctions could occur.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media from the camcorder  
Black point  
White, red, blue or green point  
– Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
from the camcorder.  
• Exposing the LCD screen 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 images of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
– Apply mechanical shock or vibration to  
the camcorder.  
• When connecting your camcorder to  
another device with a cable, be sure to  
insert the connector plug in the correct  
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the  
terminal will damage the terminal and  
may result in a malfunction of your  
camcorder.  
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. 13).  
About menu items, LCD panel and  
lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen is manufactured using  
extremely high-precision technology, so  
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational  
for effective use. However, there may be  
some tiny black points and/or bright  
points (white, red, blue, or green in color)  
that appear constantly on the LCD screen.  
These points are normal results of the  
manufacturing process and do not affect  
the recording in any way.  
On recording  
• When you use a memory card with your  
camcorder for the first time, formatting  
the memory card with your camcorder  
(p. 45) is recommended for stable  
operation.  
All data recorded on the memory card will  
be deleted when it is formatted, and  
cannot be recovered. Save important data  
to your computer, etc., beforehand.  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the image  
and sound are recorded without any  
problems.  
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• Compensation for the contents of  
recordings cannot be provided, even if  
recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage  
media, etc.  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
country/region. To view your recordings  
on a TV, you need a PAL system-based  
TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
Save all your recorded image data  
• To prevent your image data from being  
lost, save all your recorded images on  
external media. It is recommended that  
you save the image data on a disc such as  
DVD-R using your computer, etc. (p. 33).  
Also, you can save your image data using  
a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 40).  
• It is recommended that you save your  
image data periodically, after recording.  
About this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen used in this  
manual for illustration purposes are  
captured using a digital still camera, and  
therefore may appear different.  
If you cannot record/play back  
images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]  
• If you repeat recording/deleting images  
for a long time, fragmentation of data may  
occur on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media. Images cannot be saved or  
• Design and specifications of your  
camcorder and accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
recorded. In such a case, save your images  
on some type of external media first, and  
then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 45).  
About the Carl Zeiss lens  
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl  
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by  
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony  
Corporation, and produces superior images.  
It adopts the MTF measurement system for  
video cameras and offers a quality typical  
of a Carl Zeiss lens.  
MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The  
number value indicates the amount of light  
from a subject coming into the lens.  
On playing back recorded images on  
other devices  
• Your camcorder is compatible with  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for  
HD (high definition) image quality  
recording. Therefore, you cannot play  
back images recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality on your  
camcorder with the following devices;  
– Other AVCHD format compatible  
devices which are not compatible with  
High Profile  
– Devices which are not compatible with  
the AVCHD format  
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Table of Contents  
Recording high quality still images during movie recording  
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MENU ........................................................................................... 47  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Controller hook (1) (p. 89)  
Make sure that you have the following  
items supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 9)  
Cable clamper (1) (p. 90)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 9)  
Component A/V cable (1) (p. 29)  
CD-ROM “Video Camera Application  
Software” (1)  
– PMB (Picture Motion Browser) including  
PMB Guide (p. 68)  
CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder” (1)  
“Operating Guide” (2)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 40)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)  
(p. 9)  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
Battery pack  
CHG (charge)  
lamp  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
Jack cover  
Power cord  
(Mains lead)  
POWER switch  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
AC Adaptor  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack H series (p. 79) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
3
4
Slide the POWER switch to OFF  
(the default setting).  
b Notes  
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than H series to your camcorder.  
Attach the battery pack by sliding  
it in the direction of the arrow  
until it clicks.  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. When the CHG (charge)  
lamp turns off, the battery pack is fully  
charged.  
1
2
Open the jack cover, then align  
the v mark of the DC plug with  
the V of the DC IN jack on the  
camcorder, then connect the DC  
plug to the DC IN jack on the  
camcorder.  
b Notes  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
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To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF.  
Slide the BATT RELEASE lever and  
remove the battery pack.  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
BATTRELEASE  
lever  
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.  
b Notes  
• When you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 12)/  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
access lamp (p. 14) are turned off. If you  
remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC  
Adaptor while the power is turned on, the  
setting cannot be saved.  
• When you store the battery pack, fully discharge  
the battery before storing it for an extended  
period (see page 80 for the details of storage).  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
To use a power source from a wall  
outlet (wall socket)  
Charging time  
Make the same connections as you do when  
charging the battery pack. The battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
Charging time  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF, then  
press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.  
135  
135  
170  
390  
NP-FH60 (supplied)  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
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On the battery pack  
• When you remove the battery pack, turn off  
your camcorder, and turn off the  
Approximate available recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
(Movie)  
lamp/  
(Still) lamp (p. 12)/access lamp  
(p. 14).  
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 10) will not be  
correctly displayed under the following  
conditions:  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Continuous  
recording time  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
HD  
SD  
HD  
SD  
– The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info  
only).  
NP-FH50  
80  
100  
40  
50  
• 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).  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
110  
130  
55  
65  
NP-FH70  
180  
405  
215  
485  
90  
105  
240  
NP-FH100  
200  
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,  
which only allows short recording and playback  
times, with your camcorder.  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
b Notes  
• All times measured under the following  
conditions:  
– [REC MODE]: [HD FH] or [SD HQ]  
– When the LCD backlight turns on  
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25°C  
(77°F). 10°C 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.  
Approximate playback time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
“HD” stands for high definition image  
quality, and “SD” stands for standard image  
quality.  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
Playing back on the  
Battery pack  
LCD screen*  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
HD  
125  
165  
270  
600  
SD  
140  
190  
300  
680  
NP-FH60 (supplied)  
NP-FH70  
NP-FH100  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
source (mains) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
* When the LCD backlight is on.  
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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 press the  
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Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/  
LANG] t [CLOCK SET].  
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
(Movie)/  
(Still) select button.  
Touch the button on the  
LCD screen.  
4
Select the desired geographical  
area with  
[NEXT].  
/
, then touch  
5
6
Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch  
[NEXT].  
(Movie)/  
select button  
(Still)  
Set [Y] (year) with  
/
.
POWER switch  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
While pressing the green button, slide  
the POWER switch to ON.  
7
8
Select [M] with  
the month with  
/
/
, then set  
.
Press the  
(Movie)/  
(Still)  
select button and turn on the  
desired mode lamp.  
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in  
the same way, then touch [NEXT].  
(Movie): To record movies  
(Still): To record still images  
Go to step 4 when you turn on your  
camcorder for the first time.  
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Changing the language setting  
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Make sure that the clock is  
correctly set, then touch  
.
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language. To  
select the screen language, touch  
The clock starts.  
You can set any year up to the year  
2037.  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/  
LANG] t [  
LANGUAGE SET] (p. 57).  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for  
a few seconds until  
appears.  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or you want  
to save battery power. The recorded image  
will not be affected by the setting. To turn  
on the LCD backlight, press and hold  
DISPLAY/BATT INFO for a few seconds  
until  
disappears.  
b Notes  
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3  
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets  
discharged and the date and time settings may  
be cleared from the memory. In that case,  
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then  
set the date and time again (p. 83).  
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be  
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You  
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.  
z Tips  
• Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t  
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]  
(p. 55), and adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
• The information is displayed or hidden (display  
y no display) each time you press DISPLAY/  
BATT INFO.  
• The date and time does not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, and  
can be displayed during playback ([DATA  
CODE], p. 53).  
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work  
correctly, adjust the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION, p. 82).  
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Step 4: Inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media  
See page 2 on the “Memory Stick” media  
you can use with your camcorder.  
z Tips  
• See following pages on the recordable time of  
movies and recordable number of still images.  
– Movies (p. 15)  
– Still images (p. 52)  
3
Touch [YES].  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
To eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media  
Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
cover, lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media in once.  
1 Open the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
cover.  
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media all the way in until it clicks.  
3 Close the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
cover.  
b Notes  
• Do not do any of the following when the  
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps (p. 12) or  
the access lamp (p. 14) is lit or flashing.  
Otherwise, the media may be damaged,  
recorded images may be lost or other  
malfunctions could occur.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
from the camcorder  
– Remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
– Shake or knock your camcorder  
• Do not open the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
cover during recording.  
• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media into the slot in the wrong direction, the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, the “Memory  
Stick Duo” media slot, or image data may be  
damaged.  
Access lamp  
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.  
It may be possible that there is not enough free  
space.] is displayed on step 3, format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 45). Note  
that formatting will delete all data recorded on  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media, be careful so that the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media does not pop  
out and drop.  
2
While pressing the  
green button, slide  
the POWER switch  
to ON to turn on the  
(Movie) lamp.  
When you insert new “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media, the [Create a new  
Image Database File.] screen appears.  
z Tips  
• You can shoot still images without creating a  
management file.  
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b Notes  
Expected recording time of  
movies  
• When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time  
for movies varies depending on the recording  
conditions, subject conditions, and the type of  
“Memory Stick” media.  
The recording time depends on the capacity  
of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and  
[REC MODE] (p. 49). Numbers in ( )  
indicates the minimum recording time.  
z Tips  
• Figures such as 16M in the table show the  
average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.  
• For the number of recordable still images, see  
HD (high definition) image quality  
(min.)  
AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD  
• You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999  
scenes with HD (high definition) image quality,  
and 9,999 scenes with SD (standard definition)  
image quality.  
• This technology causes fluctuations in the  
recording time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media.  
Movies containing quickly moving and complex  
images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this  
reduces the overall recording time.  
16M  
9M  
7M  
5M  
(FH)* (HQ)** (SP)** (LP)**  
6
10  
15  
20  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
(6)  
(9)  
(10)  
(15)  
10  
25  
30  
40  
(10)  
(20)  
(20)  
(35)  
25  
55  
65  
85  
(25)  
(40)  
(45)  
(70)  
55  
(55)  
115  
(80)  
140  
(100)  
180  
(145)  
110  
(110)  
230  
(160)  
280  
(200)  
355  
(290)  
*
Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 ×  
1080/50i format.  
** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 ×  
1080/50i format.  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
(min.)  
SD 9M  
(HQ)  
SD 6M  
(SP)  
SD 3M  
(LP)  
10  
(10)  
20  
(10)  
35  
(25)  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
25  
(25)  
40  
(25)  
80  
(50)  
55  
(50)  
80  
(50)  
160  
(105)  
115  
(100)  
170  
(100)  
325  
(215)  
230  
(205)  
340  
(205)  
655  
(435)  
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Recording/Playback  
Using the HOME MENU  
You can change the recording functions and  
the operating settings for your convenience.  
4
5
Touch the desired item.  
Example: [EDIT]  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch to ON.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
POWER switch  
2
Touch  
(HOME).  
(HOME)  
To hide the HOME MENU screen  
Touch  
.
To see the explanation of the HOME  
MENU (HELP)  
1 Touch  
(HOME).  
The HOME MENU appears.  
3
Touch the desired category.  
Example: (OTHERS) category  
2 Touch  
The bottom of the  
orange.  
(HELP).  
(HELP) turns  
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3 Touch the item you want to learn more  
about.  
When you touch an item, its explanation  
appears on the screen. To apply the option,  
touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO].  
z Tips  
• To deactivate the HELP, touch  
(HELP)  
again in step 2.  
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Recording  
In the default setting, the image quality is set to HD (high definition). To change the image  
quality, refer to “Setting the image quality” (p. 44).  
(HOME) A  
(Movie) lamp  
(Still) lamp  
START/STOP B  
PHOTO C  
(Movie)/  
(Still)  
select button E  
HOLD. switch D  
b Notes  
• If you aim the lens towards a strong light source, such as car headlights or the sun, a “ghost” caused by the  
lens may appear in the picture.  
• If the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove  
the battery or AC Adaptor.  
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.  
• When the HOLD. switch D is set to the right, the buttons and touch panel cannot be operated (p. 20).  
z Tips  
• For types of “Memory Stick” media you can use in your camcorder, see page 2.  
• You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity, etc., by touching  
(HOME) A t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 45).  
• The image is displayed in a smaller recording angle on the LCD screen of the main body (approx. 92%)  
than when the image signal is output from A/V Remote Connector or HDMI OUT jack and viewing the  
image on a monitor device.  
To set the recording angle in detail, it is recommended to check the image displayed on the monitor device  
before setting the recording angle.  
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Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch to ON to  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch to ON.  
turn on the  
(Movie) lamp.  
2
3
Press the  
select button E until the  
(Still) lamp lights up.  
(Movie)/  
(Still)  
2
Press START/STOP B.  
Press PHOTO C lightly to adjust  
the focus A (a beep sounds),  
then press it fully B (a shutter  
click sounds).  
[STBY] t [REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
B again.  
Flashing bLights up  
appears beside  
. When  
disappears, the image has been  
recorded.  
z Tips  
• For the recordable time and the number of recordable images, see page 15 and 52.  
• You can record still images during movie recording by pressing PHOTO C ([Dual Rec], p. 21).  
• You can capture still images from recorded movies (p. 36).  
• You can switch the shooting mode by touching  
[PHOTO].  
(HOME) A t  
(CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or  
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Preventing operation errors  
Zooming  
If you slide the HOLD. switch to the  
right, the buttons cannot function. Use this  
function to prevent pressing incorrect  
buttons.  
You can magnify images up to 10 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever.  
HOLD. switch  
The following operations become invalid.  
– Touch panel  
– START/STOP button (p. 18)  
– PHOTO button (p. 18)  
(Movie)/  
(Still) select button (p. 18)  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
– DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 10)  
– CAM CTRL dial (p. 22)  
– Power zoom lever  
– MANUAL button (p. 22)  
z Tips  
• The following functions are still available, when  
the HOLD. switch is set to the right.  
– POWER switch  
– DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 10)  
(displays the Battery Info when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF)  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
– [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 57)  
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.  
z Tips  
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 50) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 × when  
recording movies.  
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2 Press START/STOP.  
Recording high quality still  
images during movie recording  
(Dual Rec)  
A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as  
a 12 second-slow-motion-movie.  
[Recording···] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
You can record high quality still images  
during movie recording by pressing  
PHOTO.  
Touch  
to cancel the smooth slow  
recording.  
b Notes  
To change the setting  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media before movie recording is finished and  
the still images are completely stored on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab, then  
select the setting you want to change.  
• [TIMING]  
may appear when the capacity of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not enough  
or when you record still images continuously.  
Select the recording start point after  
START/STOP is pressed. The default  
setting is [3sec AFTER].  
You cannot record still images while  
displayed.  
is  
z Tips  
• When the  
(Movie) lamp is lit, the size of  
[3sec AFTER]  
still images becomes [  
[1.7M] (4:3).  
2.3M] (16:9 wide) or  
• You can record still images during recording  
standby in the same way as when the  
lamp is turned on.  
(Still)  
[3sec BEFORE]  
Recording the fast action in  
• [RECORD SOUND]  
slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)  
Select [ON] (  
) to superimpose sounds  
such as conversation on the slow motion  
pictures (The default setting is [OFF]).  
Your camcorder records sounds for about  
12 seconds while [Recording···] is  
displayed in step 2.  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under the ordinary  
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth  
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.  
This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a  
golf or tennis swing.  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting a  
3-second movie (approx.).  
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as  
good as that of normal recording.  
1 Touch  
t [SMTH SLW REC].  
(HOME) t  
(CAMERA)  
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Controlling the image settings  
manually with the CAM CTRL  
dial  
You can assign one menu item you use  
often to the CAM CTRL dial.  
Since the focus adjustment is assigned to  
the CAM CTRL dial in the default settings,  
the operation below is described as  
adjusting the focus using the dial.  
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select the  
item to be assigned.  
3 Press MANUAL.  
b Notes  
• Manual settings will be retained even if you  
change the assigned item of the CAM CTRL  
dial. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after  
setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [EXPOSURE]  
will override [AE SHIFT].  
• If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the items  
adjusted manually are reset to the default  
settings.  
z Tips  
• The functions of the items that can be assigned  
to the CAM CTRL dial are the same as those of  
menu operation.  
MANUAL  
• You can also assign menu items to the CAM  
CAM CTRL dial  
CTRL dial by touching  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS]/  
[PHOTO SETTINGS] t [DIAL SETTING]  
(p. 51).  
1 Press MANUAL to activate the manual  
adjustment mode.  
Pressing MANUAL switches the setting  
mode between automatic and manual.  
2 Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the  
focus.  
Items you can assign to the CAM CTRL  
dial  
– [FOCUS] (p. 61)  
– [EXPOSURE] (p. 62)  
– [AE SHIFT] (p. 49)  
– [WB SHIFT] (p. 49)  
To assign the menu items to the CAM  
CTRL dial  
1 Press and hold MANUAL for a few  
seconds.  
The [DIAL SETTING] screen appears.  
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Playback  
(HOME) A  
(VIEW IMAGES) B  
Power zoom lever C  
1
2
While pressing the green button, then slide the POWER switch to ON to turn  
on your camcorder.  
Touch  
(VIEW IMAGES) B.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display  
the thumbnails).  
Appears with the image on the tab that was lastly played back/recorded  
(B for the still image)  
HOME MENU  
Selects images by date  
Previous 6 images  
Next 6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
(OPTION)  
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2
3
4
:Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 26).  
:Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 26).  
:Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.*  
:Displays still images.  
*
appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in  
[
/
SET] (p. 44).  
z Tips  
• The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power  
zoom lever C. To fix this number, touch (HOME) A t (SETTINGS) t [VIEW IMAGES  
SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 54).  
3
Start playing back.  
Playing movies  
Touch the or  
tab, then select the desired movie to play back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Return (to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Beginning of the scene/  
previous scene  
Next scene  
(OPTION)  
Stop (go to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Reverse/Forward  
z Tips  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
• Touch  
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.  
• A touch of  
/
makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it  
approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it  
approximately 60 times faster.  
To adjust the sound volume  
Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with  
/
.
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Viewing still images  
Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.  
Return (to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Slide show (p. 28)  
(OPTION)  
Goes to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
Previous/Next  
z Tips  
• You can switch the playback mode by touching  
[VISUAL INDEX].  
(HOME) A t  
(VIEW IMAGES) t  
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Searching for desired scene by  
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)  
Searching for desired scene by  
face (Face Index)  
Movies can be divided by a set time and the  
first scene of each division is displayed on  
the index screen. You can start playing back  
a movie from the selected thumbnail.  
The face images detected during movie  
recording are displayed on the index screen.  
You can play back the movie from the  
selected face image.  
Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] before  
recording to play back from [ INDEX]  
(p. 51). Make sure that  
recording, and detected face images are  
stored in [Face Index].  
flashes during  
1
2
Turn on the camcorder, and touch  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
1
2
Turn on the camcorder, and touch  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
Touch  
(Film Roll Index).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
Touch  
(Face Index).  
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
Sets the interval at which to create  
thumbnails of scenes in a movie.  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
to select the desired  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
/
to select the desired  
, then touch the  
Touch  
/
to search for the  
desired scene, then touch the  
scene you want to play back.  
Touch  
desired face image to view the  
scene.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
Playback starts from the beginning of  
the scene with the selected face image.  
z Tips  
• You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by  
touching  
IMAGES) t [  
(HOME) t  
(VIEW  
INDEX].  
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b Notes  
4
Touch  
/
to select the date of  
• Faces may not be detected depending on  
recording conditions.  
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or  
who do not face towards the camera.  
the desired movie, then touch  
.
The movies of the selected date are  
displayed on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
z Tips  
• You can display the [Face Index] screen by  
touching  
IMAGES) t [  
(HOME) t  
(VIEW  
INDEX].  
z Tips  
Searching for desired images by  
date (Date Index)  
• On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen,  
you can use the Date Index function by  
following the steps 3 to 4.  
You can search for desired movies by date  
efficiently.  
Using PB zoom  
b Notes  
You can magnify still images from about  
1.1 to 5 times the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever.  
• You cannot use the Date Index function for still  
images.  
1
Turn on the camcorder, and touch  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
2
3
Touch the  
or  
tab.  
Touch date on the screen.  
The recording dates of movies are  
displayed on the screen.  
1 Play back the still images you want to  
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen  
magnify.  
2 Magnify the still image with T  
(Telephoto).  
The screen is framed.  
3 Touch the screen at the point you want  
to display in the center of the displayed  
frame.  
4 Adjust the magnification with T  
(Telephoto)/W (Wide angle).  
To cancel, touch  
.
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Playing the image on  
a TV  
Playing back a series of still  
images (Slide show)  
Connection methods and quality of the  
image viewed on the TV screen differ  
depending on what type of TV is connected,  
and the connectors used.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 9).  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
A/V Remote  
Connector  
Touch  
screen.  
on the still image playback  
The slide show begins from the selected  
still image.  
Touch  
to stop the slide show.  
To restart, touch  
again.  
b Notes  
Open the jack cover.  
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
z Tips  
• You can also play back the slide show by  
touching  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [SLIDE  
SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• You can set continuous slide show playback by  
touching  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [SLIDE  
SHOW SET]. The default setting is [ON]  
(continuous playback).  
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Connecting to a high definition TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high  
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are  
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
t (p. 29)  
t (p. 30)  
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/576i] (p. 56)  
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(White)  
(Red)  
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to  
output audio signals.  
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: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
HDMI cable (sold separately)  
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the images.  
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.  
• Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with  
the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.  
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The  
HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.  
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) TV or 4:3 TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality are converted to SD (standard definition)  
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back  
with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
t (p. 31)  
t (p. 31)  
To set the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 56).  
b Notes  
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not  
compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch  
[WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 50).  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t  
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HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [COMPONENT] t  
[576i] (p. 56)  
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]* (p. 56)  
(White)  
(Red)  
• If you connect only component video, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to  
output audio signals.  
(SETTINGS) t  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (sold separately)  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]* (p. 56)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio  
signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
(SETTINGS) t  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]* (p. 56)  
* Set [TV TYPE] according to your TV.  
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If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
You need the 21-pin adaptor (sold  
separately) to connect your camcorder to a  
TV for viewing recorded images (for  
models with the  
mark printed on the  
bottom surface only). This adaptor is  
designed for output use only.  
b Notes  
• When the A/V connecting cable is used to  
output images, images are output with SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
z Tips  
• If you connect your camcorder to the TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images,  
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as  
follows:  
HDMI t component t S VIDEO t video.  
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Saving images  
Recorded images are stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Due to the limited  
capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, make sure that you save the image data to  
some type of external media such as a DVD-R or a computer.  
You can save the images recorded on the camcorder as described below.  
Saving images using a computer  
By using “PMB” on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save the images recorded on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
You can rewrite movies with HD (high definition) image quality from the computer to your  
camcorder, if necessary. For details, see “PMB Guide.”  
Creating a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)  
You can save images recorded on the camcorder directly to a disc  
with ease.  
Saving images on a computer  
You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a  
computer.  
Creating a disc with selected images  
You can save images copied to your computer on a disc. You can also  
edit those images.  
Saving images by connecting your camcorder to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub movies with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
Connecting with the USB cable  
You can dub movies with HD (high definition) image quality or SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
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Editing (OTHERS) category Deleting images  
This category enables you to edit the  
images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media. Also, you can enjoy your camcorder  
by connecting to other devices.  
You can delete images recorded on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media using  
your camcorder.  
b Notes  
You cannot restore images once they are deleted.  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor, or eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media from your camcorder while deleting the  
images. It may damage the media.  
• When write-protection is set to the images in the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media by another  
device, you cannot delete the images.  
(OTHERS) category  
• Important data should besaved on external media  
(p. 33).  
• DonottrytodeletethefilesontheMemoryStick  
PRO Duo” media in your camcorder using a  
computer.  
Item list  
DELETE  
You can delete images on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 34).  
z Tips  
You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
You can delete an image on the playback screen  
PHOTO CAPTURE  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image (p. 36).  
from  
(OPTION) MENU.  
• To delete all images recorded in the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media, and recover all the  
recordable space, format the media (p. 45).  
EDIT  
You can edit the images (p. 37).  
Deleting movies  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 38).  
You can increase the free space on the  
“MemoryStickPRODuomediabydeleting  
image data.  
You can check the free space on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media using  
[MEDIA INFO] (p. 45).  
PRINT  
You can print still images on a connected  
PictBridge printer (p. 42).  
Select the image quality of the movie you  
want to delete before the operation (p. 44).  
USB CONNECT  
You can connect the camcorder to a  
computer etc., via the USB cable.  
1
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
(HOME) t  
2
3
Touch [  
Touch [  
DELETE].  
DELETE] or  
[
DELETE].  
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b Notes  
4
5
Touch the movie to be deleted.  
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist  
(p. 38), the movie added to the Playlist is  
deleted also from the Playlist.  
Deleting still images  
1
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
(HOME) t  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
.
Touch  
to return to the previous  
2
3
4
Touch [  
Touch [  
DELETE].  
DELETE].  
screen.  
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
Touch the still image to be  
deleted.  
To delete all movies at one time  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL]/  
[
t
DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES]  
.
To delete all the movies recorded on  
the same day at one time  
1 In step 3, touch [  
DELETE by  
The selected still image is marked with  
.
date]/[  
DELETE by date].  
Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm the still image.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
2 Touch  
/
to select the recording  
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
date of the desired movie, then touch  
.
The movies recorded on the selected  
date are displayed on the screen.  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
To delete all still images at one time  
In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL] t  
confirm the movie. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
[YES] t [YES] t  
.
3 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
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Capturing a still image from a movie  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image. Select the  
image quality of the movies to be captured  
before the operation (p. 44).  
To continue capturing  
Touch  
, then follow the steps 3 to 4.  
To capture a still image from another  
movie, touch  
then follow the steps 2 to  
4.  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
To finish capturing  
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE].  
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen  
appears.  
Touch  
t
.
b Notes  
• The image size is fixed depending on the image  
quality of the movie:  
– [  
quality  
– [  
2.1M] with HD (high definition) image  
2
3
Touch the movie to be captured.  
The selected movie starts playback.  
0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
– [VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media should  
have enough free space.  
• The recording date and time of captured still  
images is the same as the recording date and  
time of the movies.  
Touch  
at the point where  
you want to capture.  
The movie pauses.  
Adjusts the capturing point with more  
precision after the capturing point has  
• If the movie you are capturing from has no data  
code, the recording date and time of the still  
image will be the date and time you captured  
from the movie.  
been selected with  
.
Returns to the beginning of the  
selected movie.  
Play and pause toggles as you touch  
.
4
Touch  
.
When capturing is finished, the screen  
returns to pause.  
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Dividing a movie  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor, or eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media from your camcorder while dividing the  
movie. It may damage the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
Select the image quality of the movie you  
want to divide before the operation (p. 44).  
z Tips  
• The images recorded on your camcorder are  
called “original.”  
• If you divide the original movie, the movie  
added to the Playlist will also be divided.  
• A slight difference may occur from the point  
where you touch  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on about half-second increments.  
and the actual dividing  
1
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].  
(HOME) t  
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].  
Touch the movie to be divided.  
The selected movie starts playback.  
4
Touch  
at the point where you  
want to divide the movie into  
scenes.  
The movie pauses.  
Adjusts the dividing point with more  
precision after the dividing point has  
been selected with  
.
Returns to the beginning of the  
selected movie.  
Play and pause toggles as you touch  
.
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot restore movies once they are  
divided.  
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Creating the Playlist  
The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of  
the movies that you have selected.  
The original movies are not changed even if  
you edit or delete the movies added to the  
Playlist.  
Select the image quality of the movie you  
want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before  
the operation (p. 44).  
To add all the movies recorded on the  
same day at one time  
1 In step 2, touch [  
ADD by date].  
ADD by date]/  
[
The recording dates of movies are  
displayed on the screen.  
b Notes  
• Images with HD (high definition) image quality  
and SD (standard definition) image quality are  
added to an individual Playlist.  
2 Touch  
/
to select the recording  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
date of the desired movie.  
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
3 Touch while the selected recording  
date is highlighted.  
The movies recorded on the selected  
date are displayed on the screen.  
Touch the image on the LCD screen to  
2
3
Touch [  
ADD] or [  
ADD].  
confirm the movie. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
Touch the movie to be added to  
the Playlist.  
4 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor, or eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media from your camcorder while editing the  
Playlist. It may damage the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media.  
• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
.
• You cannot create a Playlist which contains  
both HD (high definition) image quality and SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
Touch  
to return to the previous  
z Tips  
screen.  
• You can add a movie on the playback screen or  
the INDEX screen by touching  
(OPTION).  
• You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by  
using the supplied software.  
• You can add a maximum of 999 movies with  
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99  
movies with SD (standard definition) image  
quality to the Playlist.  
4
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
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Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
Playing the Playlist  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
Select the image quality of the movie you  
want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before  
the operation (p. 44).  
4 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
• The original movies are not changed even if you  
erase the movies from the Playlist.  
1
Touch  
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].  
(HOME) t  
(VIEW  
The Playlist screen appears.  
To change the order within the Playlist  
1 Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [ MOVE]/[  
MOVE].  
3 Select the movie to be moved.  
2
Touch the movie you want to play  
back.  
The Playlist is played back from the  
selected movie to the end, then the  
screen returns to the Playlist screen.  
The selected movie is marked with  
.
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
screen to confirm the movie.  
Touch  
screen.  
to return to the previous  
To erase unnecessary movies from  
the Playlist  
4 Touch  
.
1 Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
5 Select the destination with  
/
.
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [ ERASE]/[  
ERASE].  
To erase all the images from the  
Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL]/  
ERASE ALL] t [YES] t  
[YES] t  
[
.
3 Select the movie to be erased from the  
Destination bar  
Playlist.  
6 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
• When you select multiple movies, the movies  
are moved following the order appearing in the  
Playlist.  
The selected movie is marked with  
.
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Dubbing to other devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs  
or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for  
this operation (p. 9). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be  
connected.  
b Notes  
• Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
• To copy a movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software  
(supplied) on your computer, and copy the images to a disc in the computer.  
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
(Yellow)  
IN  
IN  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow) (White) (Red)  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Devices with an S VIDEO jack  
: Video/Signal flow  
Devices without an  
S VIDEO jack  
VCRs or DVD/  
HDD recorders  
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
B A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (sold separately)  
Connect to input jacks of other devices.  
When connecting to another device via  
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (sold separately), higher quality  
images can be produced than with an A/  
V connecting cable. Connect the white  
and red plug (left/right audio) and the S  
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the  
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (sold separately). The yellow plug  
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO  
connection only will not output audio.  
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b Notes  
5
When dubbing is finished, stop  
the recording device, and then  
your camcorder.  
• You cannot dub to recorders connected with an  
HDMI cable.  
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,  
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device  
connected, touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t  
[DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the  
default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 56).  
To record the date/time and camera settings  
data, display them on the screen (p. 53).  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,  
and the red (right channel) or the white (left  
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the  
device.  
Connecting with the USB cable  
Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer,  
etc., compatible with movie dubbing via  
USB connection, to dub without image  
degradation.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor (p. 9). Refer also to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the device to be  
connected.  
1
2
3
Turn on your camcorder, and  
touch (VIEW IMAGES).  
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display  
device (p. 56).  
Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device (VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorder) with the A/V  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or  
an A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (sold separately) 2.  
Connect the (USB) jack and a  
DVD writer, etc., with the supplied  
USB cable (p. 87).  
Connect your camcorder to the input  
jacks of the recording device.  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen.  
4
Start the playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
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Printing recorded  
images  
(PictBridge compliant  
printer)  
You can print out still images using a  
PictBridge compliant printer, without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
3
4
Touch [  
USB CONNECT].  
Operate the device to be  
connected, and start recording.  
For details, refer to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the device to be  
connected.  
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor  
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 9). Turn on the printer.  
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
containing the still images you want to print  
into your camcorder.  
5
After dubbing is complete, touch  
[END] t [YES], then disconnect  
the USB cable.  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
Attention  
This camcorder captures high definition  
footage in the AVCHD format. Using the  
enclosed PC software, high definition  
footage can be copied onto DVD media.  
However, DVD media containing AVCHD  
footage should not be used with DVD based  
players or recorders, as the DVD player/  
recorder may fail to eject the media and  
may erase its contents without warning.  
DVD media containing AVCHD footage  
may be played on a compatible Blu-ray  
Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible  
device.  
Connect the (USB) jack to the  
printer using the USB cable  
[USB SELECT] appears on the screen  
automatically.  
3
Touch [PRINT].  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
z Tips  
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
touch  
[USB CONNECT].  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t  
You can select a still image on the  
screen.  
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• Refer also to the instruction manual of the  
printer to be used.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
4
Touch the still image to be  
printed.  
– Slide the POWER switch to OFF  
– Press the  
button  
(Movie)/  
(Still) select  
– Disconnect the USB cable from your  
camcorder or the printer  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
• You can select only the paper sizes that the  
printer can print.  
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,  
and left edges of images may be trimmed. If you  
print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)  
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be  
trimmed widely.  
The selected still image is marked with  
.
Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm the still image.  
Touch  
to return to the previous  
screen.  
• Some printer models may not support the date  
printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
instruction manual for details.  
• The still images described below may not be  
printed out:  
– The still image edited by a computer  
– The still image recorded by other devices  
– The still image file exceeding 4 MB  
– The still image file larger than 3,680 × 2,760  
pixels  
5
6
Touch  
(OPTION), set the  
following options, then touch  
.
[COPIES]: Set the number of copies of  
a still image to be printed. You can set  
up to 20 copies.  
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],  
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time  
printed).  
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.  
z Tips  
If you do not change the setting, go to  
step 6.  
• 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.  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t  
The image selection screen appears  
again.  
.
• You can print a still image on the still image  
playback screen from  
(OPTION) MENU.  
To finish printing  
In step 3, touch  
on the image selection  
screen.  
b Notes  
• We can guarantee the operation of only models  
that are PictBridge compatible.  
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Utilizing Media  
(MANAGE MEDIA)  
Setting the image  
quality  
You can select the image quality for  
recording/playback/editing on your  
camcorder.  
category  
This category enables you to use the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media for  
various purposes.  
In the default setting, the image quality is  
set to HD (high definition).  
z Tips  
• You can perform recording/playback/editing  
operations for the selected image quality. When  
you want to change the image quality, select the  
image quality again.  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
Item list  
1
Touch  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [  
SET].  
(HOME) t  
/
/
SET  
You can select the image quality for movies  
(p. 44).  
The image quality setting screen  
appears.  
MEDIA INFO  
You can display the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media information such as the  
recordable time, etc. (p. 45).  
2
3
Touch the desired image quality.  
indicates HD (high definition)  
image quality, and  
indicates SD  
MEDIA FORMAT  
You can format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media and recover the recordable free  
space (p. 45).  
(standard definition) image quality.  
Touch [YES] t  
.
The image quality is changed.  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
You can repair the management  
information on the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media (p. 46).  
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Checking the  
“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media  
Deleting all images  
(Formatting)  
Formatting deletes all the images to recover  
recordable free space.  
information  
To avoid the loss of important images, you  
should save them before formatting.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor for this operation (p. 9).  
You can check the remaining recordable  
time for each [REC MODE] (p. 49), and the  
approximate free and used space of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
1
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media to be formatted into  
your camcorder.  
1
2
Turn the  
(Movie) lamp on.  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
INFO].  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to ON to  
turn on the camcorder.  
The remaining recordable time for each  
recording mode is displayed.  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
z Tips  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
FORMAT].  
• You can check the recordable free space,  
etc. by touching  
the screen.  
at the lower right on  
To turn off the display  
Touch  
.
b Notes  
• The calculation for space available on “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media is 1MB = 1,048,576  
bytes. The fractions less than 1 MB are  
discarded when the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media space is displayed. Therefore, the  
displayed size of the total space available on  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, both free and  
used, will be slightly smaller than the advertized  
size of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
• Since there is a management file area, the used  
space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you  
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 45).  
b Notes  
• While the access lamp is lit, do not eject the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media from your  
camcorder.  
• Even the still images protected with another  
device against accidental deletion are also  
deleted.  
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Repairing the image  
database file  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
[Executing...] is on the screen:  
– Operate the POWER switch or buttons  
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
• While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not  
disconnect the AC Adaptor.  
This function checks the management  
information and the consistency of movies/  
still images in the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media, and repairs any  
inconsistencies found.  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR  
IMG.DB F.].  
2
Touch [YES].  
Your camcorder will check the  
management file.  
If no inconsistency was found, touch  
to finish the operation.  
3
4
Touch [YES].  
After [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
b Notes  
• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to  
your camcorder, and do not remove the AC  
Adaptor or the battery pack, or eject “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media from your camcorder  
during the operation.  
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Customizing Your Camcorder  
What you can do with the  
(SETTINGS)  
category of the  
HOME MENU  
Using the HOME MENU  
3
4
5
Touch the desired setup item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then  
touch  
(HOME).  
(HOME)  
Touch the desired item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
(SETTINGS) category  
2
Touch  
(SETTINGS).  
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SOUND/DISP SET (p. 55)  
List of the  
(SETTINGS)  
Items  
Page  
category items  
VOLUME  
BEEP  
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 49)  
Items  
Page  
LCD BRIGHT  
LCD BL LEVEL  
LCD COLOR  
REC MODE  
AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT  
WIDE SELECT  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
X.V.COLOR  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 56)  
Items  
Page  
TV TYPE  
DISP OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
REMAINING SET  
SUB-T DATE  
DIAL SETTING  
INDEX SET  
CLOCK/ LANG (p. 57)  
Items  
Page  
CLOCK SET  
AREA SET  
SUMMERTIME  
LANGUAGE SET  
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 52)  
Items  
Page  
IMAGE SIZE  
FILE NO.  
GENERAL SET (p. 57)  
Items  
Page  
AE SHIFT  
WB SHIFT  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
REC LAMP  
CALIBRATION  
A.SHUT OFF  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
DIAL SETTING  
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 53)  
Items  
Page  
DATA CODE  
DISPLAY  
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MOVIE SETTINGS  
(Items for recording movies)  
SD SP (  
)
Records in standard quality mode.  
(SD 6M (SP)).  
SD LP (  
)
Increases the recording time (Long Play).  
(SD 3M (LP))  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
b Notes  
/
• If you record in the LP mode, the quality of  
movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick  
movements may appear with block noise when  
you play back the image.  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 47  
(OPTION MENU) t page 59  
z Tips  
• See page 15 on the expected recording time of  
each recording mode.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
AE SHIFT  
REC MODE (Recording  
mode)  
Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using  
(dark)/  
(bright).  
You can select a recording quality to record  
a movie.  
and the setting value appear on the  
screen (The default setting is [OFF]).  
x For HD (high definition) image  
z Tips  
• Touch  
quality:  
if the subject is white or the  
BHD FH (  
Records in the highest quality mode.  
)
backlight is bright, or touch  
is black or the light is dim.  
if the subject  
• You can adjust the automatic exposure level to  
brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to  
[AUTO].  
(AVC HD 16M (FH))  
HD HQ (  
)
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 22).  
Records in high quality mode.  
(AVC HD 9M (HQ))  
HD SP (  
)
WB SHIFT (White  
Balance Shift)  
Records in standard quality mode.  
(AVC HD 7M (SP))  
Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to  
HD LP (  
)
the desired setting using  
/
.
Increases the recording time (Long Play).  
(AVC HD 5M (LP))  
and the setting value appear on the  
screen (The default setting is [OFF]).  
x For SD (standard definition) image  
z Tips  
quality:  
• When the white balance is set to a lower value,  
images appear bluish, and when set to a higher  
value, images appear reddish.  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 22).  
BSD HQ (  
)
Records in high quality mode.  
(SD 9M (HQ)).  
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WIDE SELECT  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
(Auto Slow Shutter)  
When recording with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you can select the  
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the  
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction  
manuals supplied with your TV.  
When recording in dark places, the shutter  
speed is automatically reduced to 1/25  
second by setting [AUTO SLW SHUTTR]  
to [ON] (The default setting is [OFF]).  
B16:9 WIDE  
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9  
(wide) TV screen.  
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 (The default setting is  
[OFF]).  
4:3 (  
)
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3  
TV screen.  
b Notes  
• You cannot set this item when no “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media is inserted.  
b Notes  
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 56).  
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] 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 an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,  
the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:  
– While recording with SD (standard definition)  
image quality  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
You can select the maximum zoom level in case  
you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×  
during recording. Note that the image quality  
decreases when you use the digital zoom.  
– While recording a movie  
GUIDEFRAME  
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  
(The default setting is [OFF]).  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone appears  
when you select the zooming level.  
BOFF  
z Tips  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically.  
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
20 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
ZEBRA  
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  
120 ×  
Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 120 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
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setting,  
is not recorded.  
is displayed. The zebra pattern  
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle  
date)  
BOFF  
When you set to [ON] (the default setting),  
you can display the recording date and time  
while playing back the images recorded on  
your camcorder, on devices compatible  
with the subtitle display function. Refer  
also to the instruction manual of the display  
device.  
The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
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The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
100  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
b Notes  
• The images recorded with HD (high definition)  
image quality can be played back only on  
AVCHD format compatible devices.  
• [SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
b Notes  
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.  
z Tips  
DIAL SETTING  
• IRE represents the unit of images brightness  
amplitude.  
You can select an item you want to set to  
the CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page  
REMAINING SET  
BON  
INDEX SET  
Always displays the remaining “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media indicator.  
This setting allows you to search for faces  
automatically and to display the [Face  
Index] screen (p. 26) (The default setting is  
[OFF]).  
AUTO  
Displays the remaining recording time of  
movies for about 8 seconds in situations  
such as those described below.  
– When your camcorder recognizes the  
remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media capacity while the  
lamp lights up  
– When you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO  
to switch the indicator from off to on  
while the  
Face icons and their meanings  
: This icon appears when the setting is  
[ON].  
: This icon flashes when your camcorder  
detects a face. The icon stops flashing  
when the face is recorded in the [Face  
Index].  
:This icon appears when faces cannot  
be recorded in the [Face Index].*  
(Movie)  
(Movie) lamp lights up  
– When you select the movie recording  
mode on the HOME MENU.  
* The number of faces that can be detected is  
b Notes  
limited.  
• When the remaining recordable time for movies  
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the  
screen.  
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PHOTO SETTINGS  
(Items for recording still images)  
Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media and the number of  
recordable images (Unit: number of  
images)*  
When the  
(Still) lamp lights up:  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
4.0M  
2304 × 1728  
/
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
475  
970  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 47  
(OPTION MENU) t page 59  
1900  
3850  
7700  
The default settings are marked with B.  
* The number of recordable still images shown is  
for the maximum image size of your camcorder.  
The actual number of recordable still images is  
displayed on the LCD screen during recording  
(p. 91).  
IMAGE SIZE  
B4.0M (  
)
Records still images clearly (2,304 ×  
1,728).  
b Notes  
3.0M (  
)
• When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
made by Sony Corporation. The number of  
recordable still images varies depending on the  
recording conditions or type of “Memory Stick”  
media.  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296).  
1.9M (  
)
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).  
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and  
the image processing system allow still image  
resolution equivalent to the sizes described.  
VGA (0.3M) (  
)
z Tips  
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded (640 × 480).  
• You can also use “Memory Stick Duo” media  
with a capacity of under 1 GB for recording still  
images.  
b Notes  
• The set image size is effective during the  
(Still) lamp turning on.  
FILE NO. (File number)  
BSERIES  
Assigns file numbers in sequence even if  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is  
replaced with another one. The file number  
is reset when a new folder is created or the  
recording folder is replaced with another.  
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VIEW IMAGES SET  
(Items to customize the display)  
RESET  
Assigns file numbers in sequence,  
following the largest file number existing  
on the current recording “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media.  
AE SHIFT  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
WB SHIFT (White  
Balance Shift)  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 47  
(OPTION MENU) t page 59  
The default settings are marked with B.  
GUIDEFRAME  
DATA CODE  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
ZEBRA  
BOFF  
Data code is not displayed.  
DIAL SETTING  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
CAMERA DATA (below)  
Displays camera setting data.  
DATE/TIME  
ADate  
BTime  
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CAMERA DATA  
6IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
Movie  
12IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.  
Still image  
CSteadyShot off  
DBrightness  
EWhite balance  
FGain  
GShutter speed  
HAperture value  
IExposure  
z Tips  
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if  
you connect your camcorder to a TV.  
• Depending on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.  
appears on all images recorded with the  
camcorder.  
appears on all images recorded using a flash  
with other device.  
b Notes  
• This camcorder is not equipped with the  
camera-shake reduction (SteadyShot) function.  
DISPLAY  
You can select the number of thumbnails  
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen.  
BZOOM LINK  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)  
with the power zoom lever on your  
camcorder.  
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SOUND/DISP SET  
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)  
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD  
backlight level)  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
How to set  
b Notes  
(HOME MENU) t page 47  
(OPTION MENU) t page 59  
• 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.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
VOLUME  
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
Touch  
/
to adjust the volume  
LCD COLOR  
BEEP  
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen  
BON  
with  
/
.
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
Low intensity  
z Tips  
High intensity  
OFF  
Cancels the melody.  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen with  
/
.
1 Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
2 Touch  
.
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
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OUTPUT SETTINGS  
(Items for when connecting other devices)  
DISP OUTPUT  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen and the LCD screen.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
b Notes  
• The setting of [DISP OUTPUT] may be  
changed according to the setting of [CTRL FOR  
HDMI] (p. 58).  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 47  
(OPTION MENU) t page 59  
COMPONENT  
The default settings are marked with B.  
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting  
your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
TV TYPE  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on the TV connected when playing back the  
image. The recorded images are played  
back as following illustrations.  
576i  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
B1080i/576i  
B16:9  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV that has the component input jack  
and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
Select this to view your images on a 16:9  
(wide) TV.  
16:9 (wide)  
images  
4:3 images  
4:3  
Select this to view your images on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
16:9 (wide)  
images  
4:3 images  
b Notes  
• Horizontal to vertical ratio of the image  
recorded with HD (high definition) image  
quality is 16:9.  
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CLOCK/ LANG  
GENERAL SET  
(Items to set clock and language)  
(Other setup items)  
Touch 1, then 2.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 47  
(OPTION MENU) t page 59  
(HOME MENU) t page 47  
(OPTION MENU) t page 59  
The default settings are marked with B.  
CLOCK SET  
REC LAMP (Recording  
lamp)  
AREA SET  
The camera recording lamp on the front of  
your camcorder lights up, as the default  
setting is [ON].  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock.  
Set your local area using  
/
when using  
your camcorder in other time zones.  
CALIBRATION  
See page 82.  
SUMMERTIME  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward  
1 hour.  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut  
off)  
5 min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
LANGUAGE SET  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
BNEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
z Tips  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
b Notes  
• If you change this setting, turn off your  
camcorder and turn it on again.  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is  
automatically set to [NEVER].  
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CTRL FOR HDMI  
(Control for HDMI)  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
do the playback operation with the remote  
commander of your TV by connecting your  
camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync  
compatible TV with the HDMI cable.  
z Tips  
• If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned  
off simultaneously.  
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU  
The  
OPTION MENU appears just like  
the pop-up window that appears when you  
right-click the mouse on a computer.  
Various available functions are displayed.  
3
Change the setting, then touch  
.
Using the OPTION MENU  
b Notes  
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen  
depend on the recording/playback status of your  
camcorder at the time.  
1
While using your camcorder,  
touch  
(OPTION) on the screen.  
• Some items appear without a tab.  
(OPTION)  
Tab  
2
Touch the desired item.  
If you cannot find the desired item,  
touch another tab to change the page.  
If you cannot find the item anywhere,  
the function does not work under the  
current situation.  
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Recording items on the OPTION  
MENU  
Viewing items on the OPTION  
MENU  
Items  
*
Page  
Items  
tab  
*
Page  
tab  
a
a
a
FOCUS  
DELETE  
SPOT FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
EXPOSURE  
DELETE by date  
DELETE ALL  
SPOT METER  
AE SHIFT  
tab  
DIVIDE  
a
a
a
a
SCENE SELECTION  
WHITE BAL.  
WB SHIFT  
ERASE ALL  
MOVE  
a
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
-- (The tab depends on the situation/No  
tab)  
a
a
a
a
a
ADD**  
tab  
ADD**  
FADER  
ADD by date**  
ADD by date**  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
PRINT  
SLIDE SHOW  
VOLUME  
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW SET  
ADD  
tab  
a
a
a
REC MODE  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
MICREF LEVEL  
IMAGE SIZE  
SELF-TIMER  
TIMING  
a
a
a
a
a
ADD  
ADD by date  
ADD by date  
COPIES  
RECORD SOUND  
*
Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
DATE/TIME  
SIZE  
a
ERASE  
*
Items that are included also in the HOME  
MENU.  
** Items that are included in the HOME MENU  
by a different name.  
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU  
• You can also adjust the focus manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 22).  
Items you can set only on the  
MENU will be described below.  
OPTION  
The default settings are marked with B.  
SPOT FOCUS  
FOCUS  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located at the center  
of the screen.  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
b Notes  
3 Touch  
.
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
TELE MACRO  
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.  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
z Tips  
(
), the zoom (p. 20) moves to the top of  
• 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.  
the T (telephoto) side automatically and  
allows recording subjects at a close distance  
as down to about 36 cm (14 1/4 in.).  
• The focal distance information (distance at  
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark and  
focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few  
seconds in the following cases (This  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
information will not display correctly if an  
optional conversion lens is being used).  
b Notes  
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
– when the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
– when you set focus manually  
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b Notes  
EXPOSURE  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is too bright or too dark.  
SCENE SELECTION  
You can record images effectively in  
various situations.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record images  
effectively without the [SCENE  
SELECTION] function.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
TWILIGHT* (  
)
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
.
3 Touch  
.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
z Tips  
CANDLE ( )  
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
• You can also adjust the setting manually using  
the CAM CTRL dial (p. 22).  
SPOT METER (Flexible  
spot meter)  
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the  
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable  
brightness even when there is strong  
contrast between the subject and the  
background, such as subjects in the  
spotlight on stage.  
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (  
Select to reproduce the atmosphere of  
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.  
)
FIREWORKS* (  
)
Select to take spectacular shots of  
fireworks.  
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
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LANDSCAPE*(  
)
WHITE BAL. (White  
balance)  
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
This setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows that comes in between the  
camcorder and the subject.  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
recording environment.  
BAUTO  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
OUTDOOR (  
)
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) (  
)
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
– Outdoors  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
SPOTLIGHT**(  
)
INDOOR (n)  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Indoors  
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting  
conditions change quickly  
BEACH** (  
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or  
a lake.  
)
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under  
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color  
lamps  
ONE PUSH (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
SNOW** (  
)
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.  
Select to take bright pictures of a white  
landscape.  
3 Touch [  
].  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
**Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
b Notes  
b Notes  
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE  
BAL.] setting is canceled.  
• 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  
is flashing quickly.  
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flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
flashing after touching  
to [AUTO].  
To cancel the fader before starting the  
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.  
If you press START/STOP, the setting is  
canceled.  
keeps  
, set [WHITE BAL.]  
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE  
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].  
STBY  
REC  
Fading out  
Fading in  
z Tips  
WHITE FADER  
BLACK FADER  
• If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or bring your camcorder  
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,  
select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a  
nearby white object for about 10 seconds for  
better color balance adjustment.  
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE  
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE  
SELECTION] settings, or bring your camcorder  
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,  
you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to  
readjust the white balance.  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
When you select [OLD MOVIE],  
appears and you can add an old movie  
effect to images.  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].  
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to  
[ON],  
appears, and you can record an  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture  
effect)  
image brighter in color even in dark places.  
To cancel, touch [OFF].  
You can add special effects to an image  
b Notes  
during recording.  
appears.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 61)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
BOFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
SEPIA  
Images appear in sepia.  
FADER  
B&W (Black and white)  
Images appear in black and white.  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects added to the interval  
between scenes.  
PASTEL  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to  
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,  
then touch  
.
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
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BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-  
in zoom microphone)  
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to  
[ON] (  
), you can record a movie with  
directional sound as you move the power  
zoom lever (The default setting is [OFF]).  
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone  
reference level)  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
Select [LOW] when you want to record  
exciting and powerful sound in a concert  
hall, etc.  
BNORMAL  
Records surrounding sounds, converting  
them into the appropriate level.  
LOW (  
)
Records surrounding sounds faithfully.  
This setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
SELF-TIMER  
appears when [SELF-TIMER] is set to  
[ON].  
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A  
still image is recorded after about 10  
seconds.  
To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
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Enjoying with a computer  
Performing with a computer  
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This  
Software to be installed  
product is based on DirectX technology.  
It is necessary to have DirectX  
installed.)  
x “PMB” (only for Windows users)  
“PMB” is the supplied software. You can  
enjoy the following operations.  
– Creating a disc with one touch operation  
– Importing images to a computer  
– Editing imported images  
Memory: For Windows XP: 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. For  
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more  
– Creating a disc  
b Notes  
Hard disk: Disk volume required for  
installation: Approximately 500 MB (10  
GB or more may be necessary when  
creating AVCHD format discs. 50 GB  
maximum may be necessary when  
creating Blu-ray discs.)  
• The supplied software “PMB” is not  
supported by Macintosh computers. To use a  
Macintosh computer connected to your  
camcorder, see the following website for  
details.  
Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots  
Installing “PMB”  
Others: USB port (this must be provided  
as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compatible) is recommended), Blu-ray  
disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is  
necessary for installation)  
x System requirements  
OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3*1/  
Windows Vista SP1*2  
*164-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are  
not supported.  
Either NTFS or exFAT file system is  
recommended as the hard disk file  
system.  
*2Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
Standard installation is required.  
Operation is not assured if the above OS has  
been upgraded or in a multi-boot  
environment.  
Attention  
This camcorder captures high definition  
footage in the AVCHD format. Using the  
enclosed PC software, high definition  
footage can be copied onto DVD media.  
However, DVD media containing AVCHD  
footage should not be used with DVD based  
players or recorders, as the DVD player/  
recorder may fail to eject the media and  
may erase its contents without warning.  
DVD media containing AVCHD footage  
may be played on a compatible Blu-ray  
Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible  
device.  
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster  
(Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel  
Pentium D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core  
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2  
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster is  
recommended.)  
• Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster enables the  
following operations:  
– Importing the contents to the computer  
– One Touch Disc Burn  
– Creating a Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format  
disc/DVD-video (Intel Pentium 4, 2.8  
GHz or faster, is required when creating a  
DVD video by converting high definition  
image quality (HD) to standard definition  
image quality (SD).)  
b Notes  
• Operation is not assured on all types of  
computer environment.  
– Copying a disc  
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• You can read images recorded on “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media in “Memory Stick”  
media slot of a computer. However, in the  
following cases, do not use the “Memory Stick”  
media slot of the computer, but connect your  
camcorder to the computer with the USB cable:  
– The computer is not compatible with  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
– “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor is  
required.  
5 Select the language for the application to  
be installed, then click [Next].  
6 As the screen to confirm the connection  
appears, connect your camcorder to the  
computer following the steps below.  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to your  
camcorder and a wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
2 Turn on your camcorder.  
3 Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to the computer using the  
supplied USB cable.  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
your camcorder automatically.  
– “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be  
read in the “Memory Stick” media slot.  
– Reading data from the “Memory Stick” media  
slot is slow.  
x Installation procedure  
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not  
You need to install the software to your  
Windows computer before connecting  
your camcorder to the computer. The  
installation is required only for the first  
time.  
appear, touch  
(OTHERS) t [USB CONNECT].  
(HOME) t  
4 Touch [  
USB CONNECT] on the  
[USB SELECT] screen of your  
camcorder.  
Contents to be installed and procedures  
may differ depending on your OS.  
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not  
connected to the computer.  
2 Turn on the computer.  
b Notes  
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
7 Click [Continue].  
8 Read [License Agreement], and if you  
agree, change to then click [Next].  
9 Confirm the installation settings, then click  
[Install].  
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc  
drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
0 Follow the on-screen instructions to install  
the software.  
Depending on the computer, you may need  
to install third party software. If the  
installation screen appears, follow the  
instructions to install the required software.  
qa Restart the computer if required to  
complete the installation.  
If the screen does not appear  
1 Click [Start], then click [My  
qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive  
of your computer.  
Computer].  
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
4 Click [Install].  
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For customers with writable Blu-ray  
Disc Drive  
You can create a Blu-ray disc. Click [BD  
Add-on Software] on the installation screen  
and follow the on-screen instructions to  
install the update.  
b Notes  
• You need to install “PMB” beforehand using the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
To disconnect the USB cable  
1 Click the  
icon t [Safely remove  
USB Mass Storage Device] on the task tray  
on the bottom right of the desktop of your  
computer.  
2 Touch [END] t [YES] on the screen of  
your camcorder.  
3 Disconnect the USB cable.  
To operate “PMB”  
To start “PMB,” click [Start] t [All  
Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t  
[PMB].  
To see “PMB Guide”  
To find out how to use “PMB,” see “PMB  
Guide.”  
To display “PMB Guide,” click [Start] t  
[All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility]  
t [Help] t [PMB Guide].  
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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.  
Buttons do not work.  
• When the HOLD. switch is set to the  
right, be sure to slide the HOLD.  
switch to the left (p. 20).  
Overall operations .................................69  
Batteries/Power sources ........................69  
LCD screen............................................70  
Recording ..............................................70  
Playing back images .............................72  
Viewing on the TV................................72  
The menu settings have changed  
automatically.  
• If you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor while the power  
is turned on, the setting cannot be saved.  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
• Your camcorder may become warm during  
operation. This is not a malfunction.  
media on other devices..........................73  
PMB ......................................................73  
Batteries/Power sources  
simultaneously.......................................73  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• Charge the battery pack (p. 9).  
Overall operations  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
The power does not turn on.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 9).  
• Turn off your camcorder (p. 9).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 9).  
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been  
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 9).  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 9).  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while  
the battery pack is being charged.  
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder  
to be ready to shoot after the power is  
turned on. This is not a malfunction.  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 9). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the power source and contact  
your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be  
damaged.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
If the functions still do not work, press the  
RESET button (p. 89) using a pointed  
object (If you press the RESET button, all  
settings, including the clock setting, are  
reset).  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
• The ambient temperature is too high or too  
low. This is not a malfunction.  
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• The battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 9).  
You cannot delete images stored on  
or format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
• The indicated time may not be correct  
depending on the environment of use.  
• The maximum number of images that you  
can delete at one time is 100.  
• You cannot delete the images protected on  
another device.  
The battery pack is quickly  
discharged.  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly or flashes.  
• The ambient temperature is too high or low.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, replace the battery pack  
with a new one (p. 9).  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file format is not supported by your  
camcorder (p. 78).  
LCD screen  
Recording  
Menu items are grayed out.  
Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media (p. 70).  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
• There are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously (p. 73).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO  
does not record images.  
• The playback screen is displayed. Press the  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
(Movie)/  
turn on the  
lamp (p. 19).  
(Still) select button to  
(Movie) lamp or (Still)  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Your camcorder is recording the image you  
have just shot on the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media. You cannot make new  
recording during this period.  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is  
full. Use new “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media or format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media (p. 45). Or delete the  
• Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO (p. 13).  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION],  
p. 82).  
• When the HOLD. switch is set to the  
right, be sure to slide the HOLD.  
switch to the left (p. 20).  
unnecessary images (p. 34).  
• Total number of movie scenes or still  
images exceeds the recordable capacity of  
your camcorder (p. 15). Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 34).  
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn  
off your camcorder and leave it for about 1  
hour in a cool place (p. 81).  
• When the HOLD. switch is set to the  
right, be sure to slide the HOLD.  
switch to the left (p. 20).  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
You cannot operate functions using  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• If you use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media formatted on a computer, format it  
again on your camcorder (p. 45).  
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You cannot record a still image.  
The auto focus does not function.  
• You cannot record a still image together  
with:  
– [SMTH SLW REC]  
– [FADER]  
– [D.EFFECT]  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 61).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 61).  
– [PICT.EFFECT]  
The subjects passing by the lens  
very fast appear crooked.  
The access lamp remains lit or  
flashing even when you stop  
recording.  
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.  
This is not a malfunction. Because of the  
way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads  
out image signals, the subjects passing by  
the lens rapidly might appear crooked  
depending on the recording conditions.  
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you  
have just shot on the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
The recording angle looks different.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
• The recording angle may look different  
depending on the condition of your  
camcorder. This is not a malfunction.  
• The spots appear when you are recording  
with [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The actual recording time for movie  
is less than the expected  
approximate recording time of the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
The screen image is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• Depending on the recording conditions, the  
time available for recording may be shorter,  
for example when recording a fast moving  
object, etc. (p. 15, 51).  
• Press and hold DISPLAY/BATT INFO for  
a few seconds to turn on the backlight  
(p. 13).  
Horizontal stripes appear on the  
images.  
There is a time difference between  
the point where you press START/  
STOP and the point that the  
• This occurs when recording images under a  
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
recorded movie starts/stops.  
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight  
time difference between the point where  
you press START/STOP and the actual  
point that recording movie starts/stops.  
This is not a malfunction.  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not  
operate correctly.  
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness.  
The horizontal to vertical ratio (16:9  
(wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when  
the power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.  
• The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie  
recorded with HD (high definition) image  
quality is 16:9 (wide).  
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Playing back images  
Editing images on your  
camcorder  
An image cannot be found for  
playback.  
Unable to edit.  
• Select the image quality of a movie you  
want to play back by touching  
• Unable to edit because of the condition of  
the image.  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t  
[
/
SET] (p. 44).  
Images cannot be added in the  
Playlist.  
Images cannot be played back.  
• There is no free space in the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• Images cannot be played back if you have  
modified files or folders, or have edited the  
data on a computer. (The file name flashes  
in the case of still images.) This is not a  
malfunction (p. 79).  
• Images recorded on other devices may not  
be played back. This is not a malfunction  
(p. 79).  
• You can add no more than 999 images with  
HD (high definition) image quality, or 99  
images with SD (standard definition) image  
quality, to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary  
images from the Playlist (p. 39).  
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.  
A movie cannot be divided.  
” is indicated on an image in the  
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.  
• A movie protected on another device  
cannot be divided.  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• This may appear on still images recorded  
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
• You removed the AC Adaptor or the  
battery pack before the access lamp is  
turned off after recording. This may  
Still images cannot be captured from  
a movie.  
damage your image data and  
displayed.  
is  
• There is no space on the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media to record a still image.  
” is indicated on an image in the  
Viewing on the TV  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
You cannot view the image or hear  
the sound on the TV.  
• Perform [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 46). If it  
still appears, delete the image marked with  
(p. 34).  
• When you are using the component A/V  
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the  
requirements of the connected device  
(p. 56).  
• When you are using the component video  
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of  
the A/V connecting cable are connected  
(p. 29, 31).  
No sound or only a quiet sound is  
heard during playback.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 24).  
• When you record sound with [MICREF  
LEVEL] (p. 65) set to [LOW], the recorded  
sound may be difficult to hear.  
• When using [SMTH SLW REC], set  
[RECORD SOUND] to [ON] (p. 21).  
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT  
jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the images.  
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• When you are using the S VIDEO plug,  
make sure the red and white plugs of the  
A/V connecting cable are connected  
(p. 31).  
“PMB” does not work correctly.  
• Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously  
The image appears distorted on the  
4:3 TV.  
The following list shows examples of  
unworkable combinations of functions and  
menu items.  
• This happens when viewing an image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 56) and  
play back the image.  
Because of following  
Cannot use  
settings  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.  
[SCENE  
SELECTION]  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [FADER],  
[OLD MOVIE], [TELE  
MACRO]  
• This happens when viewing an image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. This is not a malfunction.  
[ONE PUSH] in  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
Playing the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media on other devices  
[SPOT FOCUS]  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
[COLOR SLOW [FADER],  
SHTR]  
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE  
SELECTION]  
The device does not play or read the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
[FADER]  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [D.EFFECT],  
[CANDLE],  
• You can play back the images with HD  
(high definition) image quality only on  
devices that comply with AVCHD-format.  
[FIREWORKS]  
[D.EFFECT]  
[COLOR SLOW  
Dubbing/Connecting to other  
devices  
SHTR], [FADER],  
[SCENESELECTION],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
You cannot dub correctly.  
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]  
• You cannot dub images using an HDMI  
cable.  
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]  
[AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR]  
[SMTH SLW REC],  
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE  
SELECTION],  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly. Make sure to connect to the input  
jack of another device (p. 40).  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [FADER]  
PMB  
[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]  
You cannot install “PMB.”  
[MICREF  
LEVEL]  
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
• Check the computer environment required  
to install “PMB.”  
• Install “PMB” in the proper order (p. 66).  
[DISP OUTPUT] [CTRL FOR HDMI]  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
E (Battery level warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
• Depending on the operating  
environment or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,  
check the following.  
You can fix some symptoms by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried to fix a couple of times, contact your  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
approximately 20 minutes remaining.  
(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
C:04:00  
Fast flashing*  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your  
camcorder and leave it for a while in a  
cool place.  
C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
• Rec stop.  
Do not use the main body of your  
camcorder under direct sunlight, such  
as on the dashboard of a car, etc. Use  
your camcorder where the temperature  
does not get high.  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H  
series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (H series) (p. 79).  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your  
camcorder securely (p. 9).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media)  
C:13:ss / C:32:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
Slow flashing  
• Free space for recording images are  
running out. For the type of “Memory  
Stick” media you can use with your  
camcorder, see page 2.  
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is  
inserted (p. 14).  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /  
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss  
• A malfunction that you cannot service  
has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service  
facility. Inform them of the 5-digit  
code, which starts from “E”.  
Fast flashing  
• There are not enough free space for  
recording images. Delete unnecessary  
images, or format the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media after storing the  
images on other media (p. 33, 34, 45).  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable.  
• The Image Database File is damaged  
(p. 46).  
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Description of warning  
messages  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
formatting)*  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
is damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
is not formatted correctly (p. 45, 78).  
x “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media)*  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media a few times. If even then the  
indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media could be damaged.  
Try with another “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media is inserted (p. 78).  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media)*  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media was restricted on another  
device.  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with  
your camcorder if necessary (p. 45, 78).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or  
delete folders using your camcorder.  
• Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media (p. 45), or delete unnecessary  
folders using your computer.  
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the  
camcorder steady and record the image.  
However, note that the camera-shake  
warning indicator does not disappear.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
still image recording)  
This Memory Stick may not be able  
to record or play movies.  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
is full.  
• Still images cannot be recorded during  
processing. Wait for a while, then  
record.  
• Use the recommended “Memory Stick”  
media (p. 2).  
This Memory Stick may not be able  
to record or play images correctly.  
• Use the recommended “Memory Stick”  
media (p. 2).  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 55).  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
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Do not eject the Memory Stick during  
writing. Data may be damaged.  
Cannot recover data.  
• Because data writing onto the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
failed, your camcorder tried to recover  
the data, but could not recover data.  
You may not be able to record or edit  
data on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media.  
• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media again, and follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
The Image Database File is  
damaged. Do you want to create a  
new file?  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
HD movie management information  
is damaged. Create new  
information?  
Not connected to PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
• The image management file is  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
damaged. When you touch [YES], a  
new image management file is created.  
The old recorded images on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
cannot be played back (Image files are  
not damaged). If you perform [REPAIR  
IMG.DB F.] (p. 46) after creating new  
information, playing back the old  
recorded images may become possible.  
If it does not work, copy the image to a  
computer using the supplied software.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
remove the USB cable (supplied) and  
reconnect it.  
x Other  
No further selection is possible.  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Do you want to repair  
the Image Database File?  
• You can select only 100 images at one  
time for:  
– deleting images  
The Image Database File is  
damaged. Do you want to repair the  
Image Database File?  
– editing the playlist of HD (high  
definition) movies  
– printing still images  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Cannot record or play  
HD movies. Do you want to repair the  
Image Database File?  
Data protected.  
• You tried to delete data protected on  
another device. Release the protection  
of the data on the device used to protect  
the data.  
• The Image Database File is damaged,  
and you cannot record movies. Touch  
[YES] to repair.  
• You can record still images on  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
Recovering data  
• Your camcorder tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was  
not performed properly.  
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PRO Duo” media  
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/  
folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images  
or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM, then use  
the supplied application.  
A Image management files  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
record/play back the images correctly.  
The files are defaulted as hidden files  
and not usually displayed.  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9999, another folder is created to store  
new image files.  
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]  
t [102MSDCF]  
B HD movie management  
information folder  
• By selecting  
t [USB CONNECT] t [  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
USB  
This folder contains recording data of  
movies with HD (high definition) image  
quality. Do not try to open this folder or  
access the contents of this folder from a  
computer. Doing so might damage  
image files, or prevent image files from  
being played back.  
CONNECT], you can access “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media in the camcorder from a  
computer through USB connection.  
• Do not modify the files or folders on “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media in the camcorder from a  
computer. The image files may be destroyed or  
may not be played back.  
• We (Sony) will not be responsible for the results  
of operating the data on “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media in the camcorder from a computer.  
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on  
page 34. Do not delete the image files on  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media in the  
camcorder directly from a computer.  
• Do not format “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
in the camcorder using a computer. The  
camcorder may not operate correctly.  
• Do not copy the files on “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media in the camcorder from a computer.  
We (Sony) will not be responsible for the results  
of this kind of operation.  
C SD movie files (MPEG2 files)  
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.  
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the  
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file  
becomes divided.  
The file numbers go up automatically.  
When the capacity of a file number  
exceeds 9999, another folder is created  
to record new movie files.  
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]  
t [102PNV01]  
D Still image files (JPEG files)  
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
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Maintenance and precautions  
*2: 720p specification  
About the AVCHD format  
What is the AVCHD format?  
A high definition specification which utilizes 720  
effective scanning lines and the progressive  
system.  
*3: Data recorded in AVCHD format other than  
the above mentioned cannot be played on your  
camcorder.  
The AVCHD format is a high definition  
digital video camera format used to record  
an HD (high definition) signal of either the  
1080i specification*1 or the 720p  
specification*2, using efficient data  
compression coding technology. The  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to  
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital  
or Linear PCM system is used to compress  
audio data.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
media  
“Memory Stick” media is a compact,  
portable IC recording medium with a large  
data capacity.  
You can use only “Memory Stick Duo”  
media, which is about the half size of  
standard “Memory Stick” media, with your  
camcorder.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick  
Duo” media on your camcorder.  
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable  
of compressing images at higher efficiency  
than that of the conventional image  
compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/  
H.264 format enables a high definition  
video signal shot on a digital video camera  
recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs,  
internal hard disk drive, flash memory,  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, etc.  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick” media  
Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo” media  
(with “MagicGate”)  
Recording and playback on your  
camcorder  
Based on the AVCHD format, your  
camcorder records with the HD (high  
definition) image quality mentioned below.  
In addition to HD (high definition) image  
quality, your camcorder is capable of  
recording an SD (standard definition) signal  
in the conventional MPEG2 format.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(Mark2) media  
a
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
media  
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” media.  
• 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.  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatted by  
a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not  
have guaranteed compatibility with your  
camcorder.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media and the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media compliant product you use.  
Video signal*3:  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i,  
1440 × 1080/50i  
Audio signal:  
Dolby Digital 2 ch  
Recording media:  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
*1: 1080i specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace  
system.  
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• Damaged or lost data may occur in the  
following cases (the data will not be  
compensated for):  
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media, or turn off your camcorder while your  
camcorder is reading or writing image files on  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (while  
the access lamp is lit or flashing).  
– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media near magnets or magnetic fields.  
• It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick Duo”  
media adaptor.  
is inserted facing in the correct direction, then  
insert it all the way in. Note that improper use  
may cause a malfunction. Also, if you force the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into the  
“Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor in the  
wrong direction, it may be damaged.  
• Do not insert “Memory Stick Duo” media  
adaptor without “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media attached into “Memory Stick” media  
compliant device. Doing so may result in  
malfunctions of the device.  
x On “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
• The maximum memory capacity of “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media that can be used with  
your camcorder is 16 GB.  
On image data compatibility  
• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media 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.)  
• When you carry or store “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media, put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
get wet.  
• Keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media out of  
the reach of small children. There is danger that  
a child might swallow it.  
• Do not insert anything other than “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media into the “Memory Stick  
Duo” media slot. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you cannot use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media that has been used with another device,  
format it with your camcorder (p. 45). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media in the following locations:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer  
– Places under direct sunlight  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
– Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
x On the “Memory Stick Duo” media  
adaptor  
• When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
with “Memory Stick” media compliant device,  
be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media into “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor.  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
have the  
mark.  
• When inserting “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media into “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor,  
make sure the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
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• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
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.  
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.  
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 approximately 20 minutes  
of battery time remaining, depending on the  
operating conditions or ambient temperature.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
ambient 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.  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
FH100 (sold separately).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t  
[A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] (the default  
setting) and leave your camcorder in recording  
standby until the power goes off (p. 57).  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (sold separately).  
• Be sure to turn off your camcorder when not  
recording or playing back on your camcorder.  
The battery pack is also consumed when your  
camcorder is in recording standby or playback  
pause.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times  
the expected recording time, and make trial  
recordings before making the actual recording.  
About handling of your  
camcorder  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
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– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the  
sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
– 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.  
– 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.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen or the lens may be exposed to direct  
sunlight. This damages inside the LCD  
screen.  
Notes on splash-proof performance  
Only this camera conforms to IEC60529  
IPX2. Never use the camcorder in the  
water. The camcorder main body is not  
designed for splash-proof performance, and  
do not wet the camcorder main body.  
• 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.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it  
any further.  
x Care of this unit  
• If this unit is splashed by water or other liquid,  
wipe it completely with a dry soft cloth.  
Although the camera is splash-proof, leaving the  
unit wet may cause it to malfunction.  
Clean the unit body with a cloth lightly  
moistened with water, and then wipe the  
moisture with a dry soft cloth. Do not wash the  
unit in running water. Water may seep inside of  
the unit due to the water pressure, and it may  
damage the unit.  
x Usage life of the rubber casings  
• 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 your camcorder turned off when you are  
not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord (lead).  
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
• Rubber casings are used on the camera of this  
unit for splash-proof protection. The usage life  
of these rubber casings vary depending on  
usage. We recommend replacing these rubber  
casings once a year to maintain the splash-proof  
protection.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder. This may  
cause a malfunction to your camcorder.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour  
without turning it on.  
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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  
follows:  
x On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
The buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended that  
you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into  
a place warmed up by a heating device.  
• You bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid  
place.  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Touch  
t [GENERAL SET] t  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
[CALIBRATION].  
x How to prevent moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the ambient temperature (after  
about 1 hour).  
3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the  
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media or the like 3 times.  
Touch [CANCEL] to 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, try the  
calibration 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 LCD screen  
and the parts nearby may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
b Notes  
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for  
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD  
screen.  
On handling the casing  
To clean the LCD screen  
• 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:  
• The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If  
youscratch the surface, the coating may be come  
off. Mind the following points when cleaning  
and handling it.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands.  
– Use a soft cloth (a cloth for glasses, etc.)  
gently to clean the dirt.  
– Remove the dust or sand with a blower, etc.  
before wiping the dirt.  
– The coating may be scratched if you wipe the  
screen with a tissue paper, etc.  
– If hand grease or hand cream remains on the  
screen, the coating comes off more easily.  
Wipe it early.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
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Specifications  
About care and storage of the lens  
System  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
Video compression format: AVCHD (HD)/  
MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images)  
Audio compression format: Dolby Digital 2ch  
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator  
Video signal: PAL color, CCIR standards  
1080/50i specification  
Recording format: HD: AVCHD 1080/50i  
SD: MPEG2-PS  
Still image: Exif Ver.2.2*1  
Image device: 3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS sensor  
Recording pixels (still image, 4:3):  
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels*2  
Gross: Approx. 2 360 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx.  
1 430 000 pixels  
Effective (still image, 16:9): Approx.  
1 490 000 pixels  
Effective (still image, 4:3): Approx.  
1 990 000 pixels  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar  
10 × (Optical), 20 ×, 120 × (Digital)  
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)  
Focal length: F1.8 ~ 2.3  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when your  
camcorder turned off. The pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is always charged  
while your camcorder is connected to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor or while the battery pack is  
attached. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. Use your  
camcorder after charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
f=3.2 ~ 32.0 mm (5/32 ~ 1 5/16 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
For movies*3: 43 ~ 507 mm (1 3/4 ~ 20 in.)  
(16:9)  
For still images: 38 ~ 380 mm (1 1/2 ~ 15 in.)  
(4:3)  
Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH],  
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination: 5 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec)  
*1 “Exif” is a file format for still images,  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association). Files in this  
format can have additional information  
such as your camcorder’s setting  
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  
information at the time of recording.  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER  
switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours.  
*2 The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
and the image processing system allow  
still image resolution equivalent to the  
sizes described.  
*3 The focal length figures are actual figures  
resulting from wide angle pixel readout.  
Input/Output connectors  
A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and  
audio output jack  
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI Connector  
USB jack: mini-B  
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LCD screen  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60  
Image: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number: 211 200 (960 × 220)  
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage: DC 7.2 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current: 2.12 A  
Capacity: 7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
General  
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery  
pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Average power consumption: During camera  
recording using the LCD with normal  
brightness:  
HD: 3.8 W  
SD: 3.2 W  
Operating temperature: 1 °C to 40 °C (33.8 °F to  
104 °F)  
Storage temperature: -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to  
+ 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.): Main body:  
81 × 107 × 42 mm  
(3 1/4 × 4 1/4 × 1 11/16 in.) (w/h/d) including  
the projecting parts, excluding the cable bush  
81 × 122 × 47 mm  
(3 1/4 × 4 7/8 × 1 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) including  
the projecting parts, excluding the cable bush,  
and the supplied rechargeable battery pack  
and controller hook attached  
Camera: 37 × 42.5 × 86.5 mm  
(1 1/2 × 1 11/16 × 3 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including  
the projecting parts  
Cable length: 2.8 m (9.18 feet)  
Mass (approx.): 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) main unit only  
580 g (1 lb 4 oz) including the supplied  
rechargeable battery pack, controller hook,  
and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
AC Adaptor  
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,  
50 Hz/60 Hz  
Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A  
Power consumption: 18 W  
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to  
104 °F)  
Storage temperature: -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to  
+ 140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.): 48 × 29 × 81 mm  
(1 15/16 × 1 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the  
power cord (mains lead)  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
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On trademarks  
Notes on the License  
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING  
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED  
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT  
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
,” “MagicGate,”  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• “Blu-ray Disc” and the logo are trademarks.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE  
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
USE OF A CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH  
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /  
OR  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN  
A PERSONAL AND  
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR  
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO  
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC  
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR  
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,  
Windows Vista, and DirectX are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>  
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software are provided in your camcorder. We  
provide this software based on license agreements  
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests  
by the owners of copyright of these software  
applications, we have an obligation to inform you  
of the following. Please read the following  
sections.  
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.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software.  
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The software that is eligible for the following  
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred  
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public  
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are  
included in the camcorder.  
This informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for  
these software programs under the conditions of  
the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
Source code is provided on the web. Use the  
following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select DCR-  
DVD810 as the model for your camcorder.  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the  
contents of source code.  
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is  
not installed on your computer, you can download  
it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
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The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
Main body  
A Battery pack (9)  
B BATT RELEASE lever (10)  
C DC IN jack (9)  
D
(USB) jack (41, 42)  
E A/V Remote Connector (28)  
F HDMI OUT jack (28)  
G Speaker  
Playback sounds come out from the  
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,  
H LCD screen (12)  
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A
B
(Movie)/  
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps  
(Still) select button  
(12)  
(12)  
C PHOTO button (19)  
D Camera recording lamp (57)  
Lights up in red during recording.  
Flashes when remaining “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media space or battery  
power is low.  
E START/STOP button (19)  
F CAM CTRL dial (22)  
G MANUAL button (22)  
H DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (10, 13)  
I Power zoom lever (20, 27)  
J “Memory Stick Duo” media slot (14)  
K Access lamp (14)  
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A RESET button  
To remove the controller hook  
Raise the edge of the controller hook, then  
slide it in the direction of the arrow to  
remove the controller hook.  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time.  
B CHG (charge) lamp (9)  
C HOLD. switch (20)  
D POWER switch (12)  
E Controller hook attachment/Tripod  
receptacle  
You cannot use a tripod when you  
attach the controller hook.  
To attach the controller hook  
Slide the controller hook in the direction of  
the arrow until it clicks.  
Controller hook  
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Camera  
A Built-in microphone  
B Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4)  
C Tripod receptacle  
Attach the tripod (sold separately) to the  
tripod receptacle using a tripod screw  
(sold separately: the length of the screw  
must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).  
To adhere the cable clamper  
Raise the one-touch tape, then wind the  
cable around the hook to adhere the one-  
touch tape.  
One-touch tape  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
A HOME button (47)  
Recording movies  
B Remaining battery (approx.) (10)  
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
D Recording quality (HD/SD) (44) and  
recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (49)  
E Media  
F Counter (hour/minute/second)  
G Recording remaining time  
Recording still images  
H OPTION button (59)  
I VIEW IMAGES button (23)  
J Image size (52)  
K Approximate number of recordable still  
images and media/During still image  
recording  
L Recording folder  
M Return button  
N Playback mode  
Viewing movies  
O Currently playing movie number/  
Number of total recorded movies  
P Previous/Next button (24)  
Q Video operation buttons (24)  
R Currently playing still image number/  
Number of total recorded still images  
S Playback folder  
T Slide show button (28)  
U Data file name  
Viewing still images  
V VISUAL INDEX button (23)  
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Upper right  
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader (64)  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
LCD backlight off (13)  
Bottom  
Upper left  
Upper right  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Picture effect (64)  
Digital effect (64)  
Manual focus (61)  
9
SCENE SELECTION  
Bottom  
Upper left  
n
White balance (63)  
SPOT METER (62)/  
EXPOSURE (62)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Self-timer recording (65)  
Tele macro (61)  
AE SHIFT (49)  
Zebra (50)  
MICREF LEVEL low  
(65)  
WIDE SELECT (50)  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
(65)  
X.V.COLOR (50)  
Face Index (51)  
Center  
z Tips  
Indicator  
Meaning  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see.  
IMAGE SIZE (52)  
• If you play back the image recorded with other  
device supporting 5.1ch surround sound,  
appears on the upper-left corner of the screen.  
Continuous slide show  
(28)  
Color Slow Shutter (64)  
Data code during recording  
PictBridge connecting  
(42)  
The recording date and time is recorded  
automatically on the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media. They are not displayed while  
recording. However, you can check them as  
[DATA CODE] during playback (p. 53).  
E
Warning (74)  
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Index  
Numeric  
G
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for  
H
A
HD (high definition) image  
D
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
I
B
Index screen display button  
E
INDEX SET (Face Index set)  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
C
F
J
L
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LCD BL LEVEL  
S
P
SD (standard definition) image  
M
MANAGE MEDIA category  
PMB (Picture Motion Browser)  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
battery .................................. 83  
SPOT METER (Flexible spot  
Preventing operation errors  
............................................. 20  
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)  
..............................................51  
R
REC LAMP  
N
Number of recordable pictures  
REC MODE  
T
O
Operation confirmation beep  
REMAINING SET (movie)  
............................................. 51  
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