Sony DCR-DVD910 User Manual

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3-285-369-11(1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

DCR-DVD910

Enjoying with Your

Camcorder

Getting Started 19

Recording/Playback 31

Editing 47

Utilizing Media 61

Customizing Your

Camcorder

Performing with Your

Computer

Troubleshooting 96

Additional

Information

Quick

Reference

Spanish Quick Guide/

Guía rápida en español

110

123

134

Additional information on this product and answers

to frequently asked questions can be found at our

Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)

-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan

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WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

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Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials.

– Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

– Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or

heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

– When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the set. – If the set has been exposed to rain or water. – If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

damaged. – If the set does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are specified in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the set to normal operation. – When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

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Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-DVD910 Serial No. Model No. ACSerial No.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our

environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you

may call:

Sony Customer Information Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669).

The number below is for the FCC related matters

only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-DVD910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with t he equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.

– “Operating Guide” (This manual) – “PMB Guide” for using your camcorder

with a computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 92)

* Depending on the place you purchase, the disc

has mark.

b Note

• Using a disc other than the above may cause the

unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may

not be able to remove the disc from your

camcorder.

Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder

• For recording movies, it is recommended

that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

of 512 MB or larger marked with:

– (“Memory Stick

PRO Duo”)*

– (“Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo”)

* You can use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

marked either with “Mark2” or without.

• See page 30 for the recordable time of a

“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.)

Types of the disc you can use in your camcorder

You can use the following discs only. – 8cm DVD-RW – 8cm DVD+RW – 8cm DVD-R – 8cm DVD+R DL

Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 11 for details.

For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with a CAMERA) mark for your camcorder.

*(for VIDEO

“Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory

Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to

as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this

manual.

• You cannot use any type of memory card

other than those mentioned above.

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used

only with “Memory Stick PRO”

compatible equipment.

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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)

• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 116).

• To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when either of the

(Movie)/ (Still) lamps (p. 23) or the ACCESS/access lamps (p. 27, 29) are on:

– to remove the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder

– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to

the camcorder

– to remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

from 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 menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are effective. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black point

White, red, blue or green point

• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

On recording

• Before starting to record, test the

recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Use a trial recording.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your

DVD-RW/DVD+RW for

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recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on another type of media first (p. 51, 57), and then format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 67).

• Design and specifications of media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

About the marks used in this manual

• The operations available depend on the media used. The following marks are used to indicate the type of media you can use for a particular operation.

Disc

About 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. 24).

About the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF = Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

About this manual

• The LCD screens and the viewfinder images and indicators shown in this manual were taken with a digital still camera, and may look different from what you actually see.

• Discs in this manual refers to 8cm DVD discs.

• In this manual, a disc and a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called the media.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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Read this before operating your

camcorder .................................... 4

Table of Contents ........................... 8

Subject examples and solutions ... 10

Enjoying with Your Camcorder

Media for your camcorder ............ 11

Using your camcorder .................. 14

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of

menus ......................................... 16

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items .. 19 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 20 Step 3: Turning the power on, and

setting the date and time ............ 23

Changing the language setting ... 24

Step 4: Making adjustments before

recording .................................... 25

Step 5: Selecting media for movies

.................................................... 26

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” .......................... 27

Recording/Playback

Recording and playing back with ease

(Easy Handycam operation) ....... 31

Recording ..................................... 34

Zooming ...................................... 36

Recording sound with more

presence (5.1ch surround

recording) ................................. 36

Starting to shoot quickly (QUICK ON)

................................................... 37

Recording high quality still images

during movie recording (Dual Rec)

................................................... 37

Recording in dark places

(NightShot) ................................ 37

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects .................................... 38

Recording in mirror mode ........... 38

Recording the fast action in slow-

motion (SMTH SLW REC) ......... 38

Playback .......................................40

Searching for scenes by pinpoint

(Film Roll Index) ........................ 42

Searching for desired scenes by

face (Face Index) ...................... 42

Searching for desired images by

date (Date Index) ...................... 43

Using PB zoom ............................ 43

Playing back a series of still images

(Slide show) .............................. 44

Playing the images on a TV ......... 45

Editing

(OTHERS) category ...............47

Deleting images ............................47

Capturing a still image from a movie

.....................................................50

Dubbing movies to the media within

your camcorder ...........................51

Dividing movies ............................52

Creating the Playlist .....................53

Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD

recorders ....................................57

Printing still images (PictBridge

compliant printer) ........................59

Utilizing Media

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

.....................................................61

Making the disc compatible with

playback on other devices

(Finalizing) ..................................62

Playing a disc on other devices .... 65

Checking media information .........66

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Formatting media ..........................66

Recording additional movies after

finalizing ......................................68

Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT

GUIDE) .......................................70

Repairing the image database file 70

Performing with Your Computer

What you can do with Windows

computer .....................................92

Troubleshooting

Customizing Your Camcorder

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of the

HOME MENU ........................72

Using the HOME MENU .............. 72

List of the (SETTINGS) category

items ......................................... 72

MOVIE SETTINGS .......................74

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ......................78

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET .....................79

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET .......................81

(Items to adjust sound and the screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ....................82

(Items for when connecting other devices)

CLOCK/ LANG ..........................83

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET ............................83

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the

OPTION MENU ......................85

Using the OPTION MENU ........... 85

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU ....................................... 86

Viewing items on the OPTION

MENU ....................................... 86

Functions set in the OPTION

MENU .........................................87

Troubleshooting ............................96

Warning indicators and messages

...................................................105

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ....110

File/folder structure on a “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” .........................112

Maintenance and precautions .....113

About the disc ........................... 113

About the “Memory Stick” ......... 114

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ........................................ 115

About handling of your camcorder

................................................. 116

Specifications ..............................120

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ......123

Indicators displayed during recording/

playback ....................................127

Glossary ......................................129

Index ...........................................130

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Subject examples and solutions

Shooting

Checking your golf swing

Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach

B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 38 B BACK LIGHT....................................38

B BEACH ............................................89

B SNOW .............................................89

Capturing still images during movie recording

B Dual Rec ................................... 37 B SPOTLIGHT.....................................89

Flowers in closeup

B PORTRAIT...................................... 89

B FOCUS............................................ 87

B TELE MACRO ................................. 87

Focusing on the dog on the left

A child on the stage under a spot light

Fireworks with all its splendor

B FIREWORKS....................................88

B FOCUS ............................................87

A sleeping child under dim light

side of the screen

B FOCUS............................................ 87

B SPOT FOCUS.................................. 87

B NightShot........................................37

B COLOR SLOW SHTR.......................90

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Enjoying with Your Camcorder

Media for your camcorder

Plural media for recording images

You can select desired media for recording/playback/editing movies from a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” You can select either of a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26). Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc without connecting another device (p. 51).

z Tips

• Discs you can use with your camcorder are 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL discs.

• See page 5 for the types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder.

• Still images are recorded only on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Recording format for DVD-RW

When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode.

In this manual, VIDEO mode is indicated as and VR mode as .

A recording format that is compatible with most DVD devices, especially after finalizing.

In VIDEO mode, only the most recent movie can be deleted.

A recording format that enables editing with your camcorde r (deleting and rearranging the order of images). A finalized disc can be played back in DVD devices that support VR mode. Refer to the instruction manual of your DVD device to see whether it supports the VR mode of DVD-RW.

VIDEO mode and VR mode Glossary (p. 129)

Enjoying with Your Camcorder

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Media for your camcorder (Continued)

Disc features

Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages.

Disc types and symbols

Symbols used in this manual

DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R DVD+R DL

Both 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 movie can be recorded on the same disc

Deleting the most recent movie (48) Deleting or editing movie on your camcorder (47) – z –––

Using a disc repeatedly by formatting, even if the disc becomes full*

Finalizing required to play on other devices (62)

Making longer recordings on a side of a disc

* Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state (p. 66). Even

when using a new disc, format it with your camcorder (p. 27).

** Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized

may cause the computer to malfunction.

(27)

(66)

zz – zz

zzz ––

–** zz

––––z

Recording time of movies

Figures in the table are the approximate recording time in minutes on one side of a disc. The recordable time on the acceptable media varies depending on media type and the [REC MODE] (p. 74) setting.

Media type

9M (HQ) (high quality)

6M (SP) (standard quality)

3M (LP) (long play)

z Tips

• Figures such as 9M and 6M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.

• You can check the recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 66).

• When you use a double-sided disc, you can record images on both sides (p. 113).

• See page 30 for the recordable time on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Figures in ( ) are the minimum recording time.

20 (18) 35 (32)

30 (18) 55 (32)

60 (44) 110 (80)

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Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

Enjoying with Your Camcorder

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Using your camcorder

1Selecting media (p. 26)

You can select media for movies. In the case of recording on a disc, select the disc that best suits your needs.

Do you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder?

Yes No

Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc?

Yes No

For long recording

*Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p. 27).

zTips

• You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 70).

2Recording images (p. 34)

3Editing/Saving images

The available functions depend on the selected media.

x Dubbing movies to another type of media within your camcorder (p. 51)

x Dubbing movies to other devices (p. 57)

x Editing on a computer (p. 92)

Using the supplied application software “Picture Motion Browser,” you can import images to a computer, and save them on a disc.

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4Viewing on other devices

x Viewing images on a TV (p. 45)

You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV.

x Playing the disc on other devices (p. 65)

To play a disc recorded on your camcorder on other devices, you need to finalize the disc first.

bNotes

• The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc.

The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type.

Enjoying with Your Camcorder

Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing.

The disc can be played back in a device compatible with the DVD-RW VR mode.

The disc can be played back without finalizing. But finalizing is required in some cases. For details, see page 62.

Recordings cannot be added even if there is free space left.

Unfinalizing allows you to add movies (p. 68).

Movies can be added without unfinalizing.

Playback compatibility

Playback compatibility with all DVD devices is not guaranteed. Refer to t he instruction manual supplied with your DVD device or consult your dealer.

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“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of menus

“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder

(HELP)

Displays a description of the item (p. 17)

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

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. 20)

Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 20)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45, 57)

USB cable (1) (p. 59)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 126)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 20)

CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 92)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software) –PMB Guide

Operating Guide (This manual) (1)

Getting Started

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

Battery

Jack cover

DC plug

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 115) after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

• Your camcorder operates only with “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).

AC Adaptor

1 Turn the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (the default setting).

2 Align the terminals of the battery

pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks (2).

DC IN jack

CHG (charge) lamp

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (mains lead)

Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor.

Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder.

4 Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.

5 The CHG (charge) lamp turns off

when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack of your camcorder.

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b Notes

• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

To remove the battery pack

1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG).

2 Press and hold the BATT (battery)

release button and remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

BATT (battery) release button

b Notes

• When you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/

(Still) lamp (p. 23)/ACCESS lamp (p. 27)/

access lamp (p. 29) are turned off.

• When you store the battery pack, fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 115).

To use a power source from a wall outlet (wall socket)

Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

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 DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FH50 135 NP-FH60

(supplied) NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390

135

Getting Started

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

Recording time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

When recording on a disc

Continuous

Battery pack

recording time

NP-FH50 80 40

NP-FH60 (supplied)

NP-FH70 180 95

NP-FH100 405 210

When recording on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

NP-FH50 90 45

NP-FH60 (supplied)

NP-FH70 195 100

NP-FH100 440 230

* Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

b Notes

• See page 26 for selecting the media.

• All times measured with recording mode [SP]

under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.

Typical recording time*

85 45 110 55 115 60

190 100

430 225

Typical recording time*

100 50 120 60 130 65

215 110

485 250

Playing time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

When playing a disc

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

NP-FH50 110 125 NP-FH60

(supplied) NP-FH70 235 270 NP-FH100 535 600

When playing a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

NP-FH50 130 140 NP-FH60

(supplied) NP-FH70 280 300 NP-FH100 625 680

* When the LCD backlight is on.

b Notes

• See page 26 for selecting the media.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 23)/

ACCESS lamp (p. 27)/access lamp (p. 29).

/CHG (charge) lamp flashes during

•The charging, or Battery Info (p. 21) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions:

– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out (for Battery Info

only).

• The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).

LCD panel closed

145 165

LCD panel closed

170 190

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• When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack.

• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder.

On the charging/recording/playback time

• Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended).

• The available recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

• The available recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

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.

• 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.

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

POWER switch

1 While pressing the green button,

turn the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up.

(Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images

Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time.

Getting Started

2 Touch (HOME) t

(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/

LANG] t [CLOCK SET].

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued)

To turn off the power

Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

b Notes

3 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch [NEXT].

4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],

then touch [NEXT].

5 Set [Y] (year) with / .

6 Select [M] with / , then set

the month with / .

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be

• The lens cover opens automatically when the

• In the default setting, the power turns off

z Tips

• The date and time does not appear during

• See page 111 for information concerning

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work

, the built-in rechargeable battery gets

months

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. 119).

ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.

power is turned on. It closes when the playback screen is selected, or the power is turned off.

automatically if you leave your camcorder unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 84).

recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 79).

“World time difference.”

correctly, adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 118).

Changing the language setting

7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in

the same way, then touch [NEXT].

8 Make sure that the clock is

correctly set, then touch .

The clock starts. You can set any year up to the year

2037. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.

For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME)

t[CLOCK/ LANG] t[ LANGUAGE SET], then select the

desired language.

t (SETTINGS)

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Step 4: Making adjustments before recording

Adjusting the LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

190 degrees to the

290 degrees

(max.)

2180 degrees (max.)

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. 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 DISP/ BATT INFO for a few seconds until disappears.

b Notes

• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.

camcorder

DISP/BATT INFO

• The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP BATT/INFO.

Adjusting the viewfinder

You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. Pull out and look into the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder to your eyesight.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the image becomes clear.

z Tips

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by touching (HOME)

t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 81).

Fastening the grip belt

Adjust and fasten the grip belt as illustrated, and hold your camcorder properly.

Getting Started

z Tips

• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

• Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 81), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

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Step 5: Selecting media for movies

You can set the media to be used for movies.You can select a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

b Notes

• You can record, play back, or edit images on the

selected media. When you record, play back, or edit images on other media, select media again.

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE

MEDIA SET].

The movie media setting screen appears.

2 Touch the desired media.

3 Touch [YES].

4 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

The movie media is changed.

To confirm the selected media

1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the

(Movie) lamp.

2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the

upper right corner of the screen.

Media icon

Disc (The icon differs depending on the disc type (p. 12).)

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Inserting a disc

When you select [DISC] in “Step 5,” a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required (p. 12).

b Notes

• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p. 114).

1 Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch

in the direction of the arrow (OPEN l).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. The disc cover slightly opens automatically.

ACCESS lamp (Disc)

Disc cover OPEN switch

Pickup lens

When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.

3 Set the disc with the recording

side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.

Getting Started

Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc.

4 Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. It may take some time for the camcorder

to recognize the disc.

x DVD-RW/DVD+RW

A screen appears to ask whether you will use [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] lets you format the disc by following the guidance on the screen. If you do not want to use it, proceed to step 5.

x DVD-R/DVD+R DL

You can start recording immediately after [DISC ACCESS] disappears from the screen. You do not need to proceed to steps after step 5.

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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued)

b Notes

5 Touch the option that is right for

you on the screen.

x DVD-RW

Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 11), then touch

x DVD+RW

Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch

6 Touch [YES].

7 When [Completed.] is displayed,

touch .

When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc.

z Tips

• When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy

Handycam operation (p. 31) is set, the recording format is fixed to VIDEO mode.

To remove the disc

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc

cover.

2 Press the disc holder in the center of the

disc compartment, and remove the disc by holding the edge.

• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the grip belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover.

• If you catch the grip belt when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• Do not touch the disc with the recording side or

pickup lens (p. 118). When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints.

• If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• Do not disconnect the power sources while formatting a disc.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder since your camcorder is reading/ writing on the disc:

– while the ACCESS lamp is on – while the ACCESS lamp is flashing – while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO

OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen

• It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the recorded contents.

• It may take about 10 minutes to remove a disc if the disc has scratches or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In that case, the disc might be damaged.

z Tips

• You can insert or remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start.

• To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to record new images, see “Formatting media” (p. 66).

• You can check the right disc using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (p. 70).

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Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

See page 5 on the “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder.

z Tips

• If you record only still images on the “Memory

Stick PRO Duo,” operations after step 3 are unnecessary.

1 Open the LCD panel.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO

Duo.”

1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in

the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.

3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.

Getting Started

The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

4 Touch [YES].

Access lamp

Face the b mark towards the LCD screen.

3 If you select [MEMORY STICK] in

“Step 5” for movie recording, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the (Movie) lamp lights up.

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it on while pressing the green button.

To remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover. Lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once, then slide it out of the slot.

b Notes

• To prevent media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when the access lamp ( p. 29) is on:

– to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor

from the camcorder

– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the

camcorder

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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued)

– to remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

from the camcorder

• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording.

• Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” forcibly in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data.

• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in step 4, format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 67). All recorded data on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” will be deleted when you format.

• Do not pinch and remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” forcibly. It may cause a malfunction.

Recording time of movies on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Figures in the table are approximate recording time in minutes of “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Figures in ( ) are minimum recording time.

Recording mode

512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB

9M (HQ)

(high

quality)

6 (5) 9 (5) 15 (10) 10 (10) 20 (10) 35 (25) 25 (25) 40 (25) 80 (50) 55 (50) 80 (50) 160 (105)

115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215)

6M (SP)

(standard

quality)

3M (LP)

(long play)

b Notes

• Numbers in the table are of when using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time varies depending on the recording conditions, the type of “Memory Stick,” or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 74).

• When the recordable time is less than 5 minutes,

appears.

z Tips

• See page 78 for the recordable numbers of still images.

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Recording/Playback

Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)

Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 26).

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.

Movies

1 Turn the POWER switch

G until the (Movie) lamp lights up.

2 Press EASY A.

appears on the

screen.

3 Press START/STOP H (or D) to

start recording*.

[STBY] t [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

* Movies are recorded in the [SP] recording mode.

z Tips

• During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on a face of person ([FACE DETECTION], p. 77).

Still Images

1 Turn the POWER switch

G until the (Still) lamp lights up.

2 Press EASY A.

Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus press it fully sounds).

Flashing t Lights up

appears on the

screen.

(a beep sounds), then

(a shutter click

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Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued)

Playing back recorded movies/still images

1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.

2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or E).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.)

Film Roll Index (p. 42)

Previous 6 images

Next 6 images

Returns to the recording

* When you select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26), you can search for images

by recording date (p. 43).

screen.

Displays movies.

Face Index (p. 42)

Displays still images.

Disc type*

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image).

3 Start playback.

Movies:

Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.

Returns to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.

Beginning of the scene/

previous scene

Stop (goes to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.)

* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 79).

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch.

Next scene

Recording date/time*

Reverse/Forward

zTips

• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

• You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause.

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• You can adjust the volume by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with / .

• You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26).

Still images:

Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.

Returns to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.

Side show (p. 44)

Goes to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.

* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 79).

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen.

Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation

Touch (HOME) C (or B) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.16, 72).

b Notes

• Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are fixed. For details, see page 72.

• DVD-RW is formatted with VIDEO mode (p.

11).

• You cannot use the (OPTION) menu.

• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.

To view movies on a disc on other devices (Finalize)

To view movies stored on a disc on other devices or a computer, you need to “finalize” the disc. For details on finalizing operation, see page 62.

b Notes

• For DVD-R, DVD+R DL, you cannot reuse the disc or record additional movies onto the disc once you finalize the disc even if the disc has free space.

• You cannot record additional movies on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 68).

Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation

You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set (p. 72). If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation] appears.

Recording date/time*

Previous/Next

Recording/Playback

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Recording

The movies are recorded on the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26).

Lens cover

Opens automatically when the power is switched on.

(HOME) D

START/STOP C

POWER switch A

If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.

(Movie) lamp (Still) lamp

(HOME) E

PHOTO F

START/STOP B

b Notes

• If the ACCESS lamp (p. 27)/access lamp (p. 29) are lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor.

• In the case that [MEMORY STICK] is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26), when a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.

z Tips

• See page 5 for the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” you can use in your camcorder.

• You can check the free media space for movies by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 66).

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Movies

Still Images

1 Turn the POWER switch A until

the (Movie) lamp lights up.

2 Press START/STOP B (or C).

[STBY] t [REC]

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

b Notes

• You cannot record still images on a disc.

z Tips

• See page 12 for the recordable time of movies, and page 78 for the number of recordable still images.

• You can record still images by pressing PHOTO F during movie recording (Dual Rec, p. 37).

• appears when [ INDEX SET] is set to [ON] (the default setting) during movie recording (p. 77).

• A frame is shown on the detected face, and the detected face image is sharpened automatically when [FACE DETECTION] is set to [ON] ( ) (the default setting) (p. 77).

• You can switch recording between movies and still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t

(CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

• You can create still images from recorded movies (p. 50).

1 Turn the POWER switch A until

the (Still) lamp lights up.

Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus press it fully sounds).

disappears, the image has been recorded.

(a beep sounds), then

(a shutter click

Flashing t Lights up

appears next to . When

Recording/Playback

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Recording (Continued)

Zooming

You can magnify images up to 15 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

Wider range of view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

b Notes

• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom

lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the lever may also be recorded.

• You cannot change the zoom speed with the

zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

• 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

• Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 75), you can zoom in further than 15 times when recording movies.

Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)

Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movies on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound.

Built-in microphone

Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound

Glossary (p. 129)

b Notes

• 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder.

z Tips

• You can select the recording sound, [5.1ch SURROUND] or [2ch STEREO] ([AUDIO MODE], p. 74).

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Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON)

z Tips

• When (Movie) lamp is lit, the size of still images becomes [ 3.0M] (16:9 wide) or [2.2M] (4:3).

• You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the (Still) lamp is lit. You can also record with the flash.

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

If you press QUICK ON instead of turning off the POWER switch, the power consumption will be reduced (sleep mode). In sleep mode, the QUICK ON button flashes. If you press QUICK ON again when you want to start next recording, your camcorder will be ready for recording after about 1 second.

b Notes

• While the camcorder is in sleep mode, the power consumption will be about half that used during recording. You can save the battery power.

• If you do not operate your camcorder and leave it in sleep mode for a while, your camcorder automatically turns off. With [QUICK ON STBY], you can set the time after which the camcorder turns off in sleep mode (p. 84).

Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)

You can record high quality still images by pressing PHOTO while recording a movie. Still images are recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

b Notes

• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.

• When the capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” becomes insufficient, or when a series of still images are recorded, may be displayed. You cannot record still images while

is displayed.

Infrared port

To record in dark places, set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON to display .

b Notes

• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects.

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 87) when it is hard to focus automatically.

• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

z Tips

• To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot function (p. 90). To record a movie more faithfully to the original colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 90).

Recording/Playback

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Recording (Continued)

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press . (BACK LIGHT) to display .. To cancel the back light function, press . (BACK LIGHT) again.

Recording in mirror mode

When you are recording, you can show the recording image to the person being recorded.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).

z Tips

• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

• When recording in mirror mode, a frame does not appear on a face of person ([FACE DETECTION] , p. 77).

Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)

Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary recording conditions, can be recorded in smooth moving slow-motion. This is useful to record fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing.

1 Touch (HOME) t (CAMERA)

t [SMTH SLW REC].

2 Press START/STOP.

A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie.

[Recording···] disappears, when recording is finished.

Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording.

To change the setting

On the [SMTH SLW REC] screen, touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change.

• [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].

[3sec AFTER]

[3sec BEFORE]

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• [RECORD SOUND] 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.

b Notes

• Sounds cannot be recorded while recording a 3 second-movie (approx.).

• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.

• If you play back a movie that is recorded when [RECORD SOUND] on [SMTH SLW REC] is set to [OFF], is displayed, regardless the setting of [AUDIO MODE] (p. 74).

• You cannot perform [SMTH SLW REC] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first.

Recording/Playback

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Playback

You can playback movies recorded on the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26).

Lens cover

Closes in accordance with

(VIEW IMAGES).

(HOME) E

(HOME) D

(VIEW

IMAGES) C

(VIEW IMAGES) B

Power zoom lever F

POWER switch

1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C).

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.)

Film Roll Index (p. 42)

Previous 6 images

Next 6 images

Returns to the recording

screen.

Displays movies.

* When you select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26), you can search for

images by recording date (p. 43).

Face Index (p. 42)

Displays still images.

Disc type*

Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image).

(OPTION)

z Tips

• The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power

zoom lever IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 80).

F. To fix this number, touch (HOME) D (or E) t (SETTINGS) t [VIEW

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3 Start playback.

Movies

Touch the tab and the movie to be played back.

When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

Returns to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.

Beginning of the movie/

previous movie

Stop (goes to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.)

z Tips

• Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.

• When playing the movies on a disc, one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times faster (about 8 times faster for a DVD+RW).

• When playing movies from a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” one touch of / makes the movie reverse/fast forward about 5 times faster than normal, 2 touches about 10 times, 3 touches about 30 times, and 4 touches about 60 times faster.

Still Images

Touch the tab and the still image to be played back.

Returns to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch.

Next movie

(OPTION)

Reverse/ Forward

Recording/Playback

Slide show (p. 44)

Goes to the VISUAL

INDEX screen.

(OPTION)

Previous/Next

To adjust the sound volume of movies

While playing back movies, touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with / .

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Playback (Continued)

z Tips

• You can switch screen to the VISUAL INDEX

screen by touching (HOME) D (or E) t

(VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].

Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film Roll 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 scene. Select beforehand media which contains the movie you want to play back (p. 26).

1 Press (VIEW IMAGES) on your

camcorder.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

2 Touch (Film Roll Index).

Previous/Next movie

Previous scene

z Tips

• You can display the Film Roll Index screen by touching (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [ INDEX].

Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index)

The detected face images during recording are displayed on the INDEX screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image. Select beforehand media which contains the movie you want to play back (p. 26).

1 Press (VIEW IMAGES) on your

camcorder.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

2 Touch (Face Index).

Previous/Next movie

Previous/Next face image

Next scene

Changes the interval of scenes.

3 Touch / to select the desired

movie.

4 Touch / to search for the

desired scene.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

3 Touch / to select the desired

movie.

4 Touch / to search for the

desired face image, then select the face image of the scene you want to play back.

Playback starts from the selected scene.

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b Notes

• Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or not facing towards the camera.

• Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default setting) before recording to play back movies from [ INDEX] (p. 77). Face Index may not appear properly if no face was detected.

z Tips

• You can display the Face Index screen by touching (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [ INDEX].

Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)

You can efficiently search for desired movies recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” by date. Select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] beforehand (p. 26).

1 Press (VIEW IMAGES) on your

camcorder.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

2 Touch the date button at the

upper right corner of the screen.

The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen.

Previous/Next date

3 Touch / to select the

recording date of the desired movie, then touch .

The images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.

z Tips

• On the Film Roll Index screen or the Face Index screen, you can use the Date Index function by following the steps 2 to 3.

Using PB zoom

You can magnify still images from about

1.1 to 5 times the original size.

Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

1 Play back the still image you want to

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 W (Wide

angle)/T (Telephoto).

Recording/Playback

To cancel, touch .

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Playback (Continued)

Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)

Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected still image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again.

b Notes

• 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.

• While playing back still images, you can set continuous slide show playback by touching (OPTION) t tab t [SLIDE SHOW SET]. As the default setting is [ON], is displayed on the LCD screen and your camcorder repeats a slide show of still images. If you set [SLIDE SHOW SET] to [OFF], your camcorder plays the still images in slide show mode once, starting from the selected still image.

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Playing the images on a TV

Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 20). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

A/V Remote Connector

: Signal flow

1 A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Connect to the input jack of the other device.

2 A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(optional)

When connecting to the other device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio.

Device without S VIDEO jack

VIDEO

(Yellow)

(White)

AUDIO

(Red)

When your TV is connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.), if the VCR has an input selector.

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)

Change the setting according to the screen aspect ratio of the TV you will view images on.

1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS)

Device with S VIDEO jack

t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t .

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(White)

AUDIO

(Red)

VCRs or TVs

Recording/Playback

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Playing the images on a TV (Continued)

b Notes

• When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

• When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded image’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.

• When you play back an image recorded in 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 (wide) signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].

When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

z Tips

• You can display the counter on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 82).

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Editing

(OTHERS) category

This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD.

(OTHERS) category

b Notes

• You can select the media of the image to be edited by touching (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE

MEDIA SET] (p. 26).

Item list

DELETE

You can delete images on the media (p. 47).

PHOTO CAPTURE

You can capture a selected scene from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 50).

MOVIE DUB

You can dub movies recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc (p. 51).

EDIT

You can edit the images on the media (p. 52).

Deleting images

b Notes

• You cannot restore images once they are deleted.

z Tips

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.

Deleting movies

Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to delete (p. 26).

b Notes

• When you select [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26), you cannot delete movies during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31). Cancel Easy Handycam operation first.

1 Touch (HOME) t

(OTHERS) t [DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE].

4 Touch the movie to be deleted.

Editing

PLAYLIST EDIT

You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 53).

You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 59).

USB CONNECT

You can connect your camcorder to a computer or another device using the USB cable (p. 92).

The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the movie on the screen

to confirm. Touch to return to the previous

screen.

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Deleting images (Continued)

5 Touch t [YES].

6 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

To delete all movies at one time

1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

To delete all the movies recorded on the same day at one time

1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date].

Previous/Next date

2 Touch / to select the recording

date of the desired movies, then touch

. The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.

Touch the movie on the screen to confirm.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

To delete the most recently recorded movie

1 In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE

DEL].

2 Touch t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

You cannot delete the most recently recorded movie:

– if you remove the disc from your

camcorder after recording.

– if you turn off your camcorder after

recording.

b Notes

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting movies.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while deleting movies from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• If the deleted movie is included in a Playlist (p. 53), the movie is deleted also from the Playlist.

• You cannot delete movies from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if the movies are protected by another device.

• Even if you delete unnecessary movies from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase as much as you can make additional recording.

z Tips

• To delete all images recorded on the media and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 66).

• You can delete a movie when viewing it by touching (OPTION).

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Deleting still images

1 Touch (HOME) t

(OTHERS) t [DELETE].

2 Touch [ DELETE].

3 Touch [ DELETE].

4 Touch the still image to be

deleted.

The selected still image is marked with

Press and hold the still image on the screen to confirm.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

To delete all still images at one time

1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

b Notes

• You cannot delete still images recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if the still images are protected by another device.

z Tips

• To delete all images recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 66).

• You can delete a still image when viewing it by touching (OPTION).

Editing

5 Touch t [YES].

6 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

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Capturing a still image from a movie

You can capture a still image at any point during movie playback. Select the media which contains the movies beforehand (p. 26). Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” beforehand.

Movies in Still images in

b Notes

• Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from being turned off during operation.

1 Touch (HOME) t

(OTHERS) t [PHOTO

CAPTURE].

The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears.

2 Touch the movie that you want to

play back and capture an image from.

The selected movie is played back.

Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with .

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.

4 Touch .

appears while the still image is

captured and stored. To capture another still image, touch

and repeat from step 2.

To finish the operation, touch t

b Notes

• The media where you want to save still images has to have enough free space.

• Recording date and time of created still images are the same as the recording date and time of the movies.

• If the movies do not have data code, recording date and time of still images are saved as the time you create them from the movies.

3 Touch to pause at the point

where you want to capture.

The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press

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Dubbing movies to media within your camcorder

You can dub movies from a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc. Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand.

From To

b Notes

• Using the AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from being turned off during operation.

z Tips

• To check dubbed movies after dubbing is complete, select [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26).

1 Touch (HOME) t

(OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB].

The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.

2 Touch [DUB by select].

3 Touch the movie to be dubbed.

Remaining disc space*

* x: Used

x (green): To be used to save the selected

movie s: Free space

The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the movie on the screen

to confirm. Touch to return to the previous

screen. If the disc space is not sufficient to

record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears.

4 Touch t [YES].

5 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

To dub all the movies recorded on the same day at one time

1 In step 2, touch [DUB by date].

Previous/Next date

2 Touch / to select the recording

date of the desired movie, then touch

. The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.

Touch the movie on the screen to confirm.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

3 Touch t [YES].

If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears.

4 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

Editing

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Dubbing movies to the media within your camcorder (Continued)

To dub all movies in a Playlist (p. 53)

1 In step 2, touch [ DUB ALL].

If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears.

2 Touch [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

To back up movies that have not been backed up yet

1 In step 2, touch [BACKUP]. 2 Touch [Backs up unbacked up movies.]

t [YES].

3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Disc is full.] appears, and the number of one-sided discs required will be displayed. Prepare discs, and repeat from step 1.

b Notes

• If movies are backed up on 2 or more discs, the movie recorded at the end of each disc is divided automatically to fit in the full disc capacity.

z Tips

• In step 2, by touching [BACKUP] t [Backup starts from the first movie. Previous backup history will be deleted.], you can back up all movies, including movies that have been backed up previously. Your camcorder will keep a backup history of movies only when they are saved with the [BACKUP] function.

Dividing movies

Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide (p. 26).

1 Touch (HOME) t

(OTHERS) t [EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE].

3 Touch the movie that you want to

divide.

The selected movie is played back.

4 Touch at the point where

you want to divide.

The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press

Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has been selected with .

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.

5 Touch t [YES].

6 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

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b Notes

• You cannot restore movies once they are divided.

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing movies.

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while dividing movies in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• When you are dividing a movie on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and the divided original movie is included in a Playlist, the movie in the Playlist will also be divided. When you are dividing a movie on a disc, the movie in a Playlist is not divided.

• A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.

z Tips

• You can divide a movie when viewing it by touching (OPTION).

• The images recorded on your camcorder are called “original.”

Creating the Playlist

A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the movies in the Playlist. Select beforehand the media to use to create, play, or edit a Playlist (p. 26).

z Tips

• To a Playlist, you can add a maximum of 999 movies on a disc, or 99 movies on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• The images recorded on your camcorder are called “original.”

1 Touch (HOME) t

(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST

EDIT].

2 Touch [ ADD].

3 Touch the movie to be added to

the Playlist.

Editing

The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the movie on the screen

to confirm. Touch to return to the previous

screen.

4 Touch t [YES].

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Creating the Playlist (Continued)

5 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

To add all the movies to the Playlist

1 In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

while adding movies in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.

z Tips

• You can add a movie when viewing it by

touching (OPTION).

• You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by

using the supplied software.

Playing the Playlist

To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time

1 In step 2, touch [ ADD by date].

Previous/Next date

2 Touch / to select the recording

date of the desired movies, then touch

. The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.

Touch the movie on the screen to confirm.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

b Notes

• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding the movies.

Select beforehand the media to use to create, play or edit a Playlist (p. 26).

1 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW

IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].

The movies in the Playlist screen appear.

2 Touch the movie from which 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.

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To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist

1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS)

t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

2 Touch [ ERASE].

To erase all the movies from the Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] t

[YES] t [YES]. Then, when

Completed.] appears, touch .

[

3 Touch the movie to be erased from the

Playlist.

The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the movie on the screen

to confirm. Touch to return to the previous

screen.

4 Touch . 5 Select the destination with / .

Editing

The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the movie on the screen

to confirm. Touch to return to the previous

screen.

4 Touch t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

z Tips

• The original movies are not erased even if you erase movies from the Playlist.

To change the order within the Playlist

1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS)

t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

2 Touch [ MOVE]. 3 Select the movie that you want to move.

Destination bar

6 Touch t [YES]. 7 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

z Tips

• When you select multiple movies, the movies are moved following the order appeared in the Playlist.

To divide a movie in the Playlist

1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS)

t [PLAYLIST EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie that you want to

divide. The selected movie is played back.

4 Touch at the point where you

want to divide. The movie pauses.

Play and pause toggles as you press

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Creating the Playlist (Continued)

Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has been selected with .

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.

5 Touch t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch .

b Notes

• A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.

z Tips

• The original movies are not divided even if you divide the movie in the Playlist.

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Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders

Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable

You can dub movies 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. 20). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

b Notes

• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

Device without S VIDEO jack

A/V Remote Connector

: Video/Signal flow

A A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Connect to the input jack of the other device.

B A/V connecting cable with S

VIDEO (optional)

When connecting to the other device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional), higher quality movies can be produced than with an A/V connecting

Device with S VIDEO jack

VIDEO

(Yellow)

(White)

AUDIO

(Red)

VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders

S VIDEO

(White)

(Red)

cable. Connect the white and red plugs (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional). The yellow plug connection is not necessary. Connecting only the S VIDEO plug will not output audio.

b Notes

• To hide the screen indicators, such as a counter on the screen of the monitor device connected,

VIDEO

AUDIO

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Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)

touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 82).

• To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 79).

• 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.

1 Turn on your camcorder.

2 Select the media which contains

the movie you want to dub (p. 26).

3 Press (VIEW IMAGES).

Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 45).

4 Insert the recording media in the

recording device.

If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.

Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.

7 When dubbing is finished, stop

the recording device, and then your camcorder.

Connecting a device with the USB cable

By connecting a DVD writer, etc. that is capable of movie dubbing via USB connection to your camcorder, you can dub movies without the declination of their image quality. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 21). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

5 Connect your camcorder to the

recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 2.

Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.

6 Start playback on your

camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

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1 Turn on your camcorder.

Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer)

2 Connect the (USB) jack of your

camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. using the supplied USB cable (p. 124).

The [USB SELECT] screen appears.

3 Touch media which contains the

movie to be dubbed.

4 Start recording on the connected

device.

Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details.

5 When dubbing is finished, touch

[END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable.

You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer.

Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 20). Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” that contains the still images you want to print into your camcorder. Also, turn on the printer.

1 Turn on your camcorder.

2 Connect the (USB) jack of your

camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable (p. 124).

The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the screen.

3 Touch [PRINT].

When connection is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on the screen.

Editing

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Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued)

4 Touch the still image to be

printed.

The selected still image is marked with

Press and hold the still image on the screen to confirm.

Touch to return to the previous screen.

5 Touch (OPTION), set the

following options, then touch

[COPIES]: Set 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. If you do not change the setting, go to

step 6.

6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES].

7 When [Printing is finished.]

appears, touch .

The still image selection screen appears again.

To finish printing

On the INDEX screen of still images, touch

b Notes

• We can guarantee the operation of only models that are PictBridge compatible.

• Refer also to the instruction manual of the printer to be used.

• Do not attempt the following operations when

is on the screen. The operations may not be

performed properly. – To operate the POWER switch – To press (VIEW IMAGES) – To disconnect the USB cable from your

camcorder or the printer

– To remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

from your camcorder

• 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 still 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.

• Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to your printer’s instruction manual for details.

• You may not be able to print the following: – still images edited by a computer – still images recorded by other devices – still images of 4MB or more – still images with a pixel size larger than

3,680 × 2,760

z Tips

• PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print s till images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer.

• You can print a still image when viewing it by touching (OPTION).

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Utilizing Media

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

This category enables you to use the media for various purposes.

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

Item list

MOVIE MEDIA SET

You can select the media for movies (p. 26).

FINALIZE

You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 62).

MEDIA INFO

You can display the media information, such as recordable time (p. 66).

MEDIA FORMAT

You can format the media and recover the recordable free space (p. 66).

Utilizing Media

UNFINALIZE

You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on the disc (p. 68).

DISC SELECT GUIDE

Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for your purpose (p. 70).

REPAIR IMG.DB F.

You can repair the image database file of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 70).

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Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)

Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the movie list (p. 64).

Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc.

• DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required.

• DVD+RW: Finalizing is not required, except in the following cases:

1 To create a DVD menu 2 To play back on a computer DVD drive 3 If the disc has a short total recording time (less than 5 min. in HQ mode, 8 min. in SP mode,

or 15 min. in LP mode)

b Notes

• Playback compatibility with all devices is not guaranteed.

• No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode).

Operation flow

To play back a disc in other devices for the first time (p.64)

Playback on other devices

Finalize

Make desired settings for the DVD menu.

In case 1, 2 or 3

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To add movies to a finalized disc (p.68)

Movies cannot be added.

Make a new recording

Unfinalize the disc.

Movies can be added as usual.

When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add movies.

b Notes

• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), even when you are using a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, you cannot record additional movies onto the disc after finalizing the disc. Cancel Easy Handycam operation.

To play back a disc in other devices after adding movies (p.64)

Playback on other devices

Finalize

Utilizing Media

Only in case 1

Make desired settings for the DVD menu.

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Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued)

Finalizing a disc

b Notes

• It takes from a minute to a maximum of several

hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing.

1 Place your camcorder in a stable

place, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

2 Turn on your camcorder.

3 Insert the disc to be finalized.

4 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t

[FINALIZE].

To select a DVD menu style, touch

(OPTION) t [DVD MENU]

(p. 64). Go to step 5 if you want to finalize the

disc using [STYLE1] (the default setting).

5 Touch [YES] t [YES].

Finalizing starts.

6 When finalizing is completed,

touch .

b Notes

• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you must finalize each side of the disc individually.

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.

z Tips

• When you set to create a DVD menu and finalize the disc, the DVD menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing the disc.

• After the disc is finalized, “ ” is attached at the bottom of the disc indicator, such as “ ” in the case of DVD-RW (VIDEO mode).

To select a DVD menu style

1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t

[DVD MENU].

2 Select the desired style from 4 types of

pattern with / .

Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a DVD menu.

3 Touch .

b Notes

• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), the DVD menu style is fixed to [STYLE1].

• You cannot create a DVD menu for a DVD-RW (VR mode).

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Playing a disc on other devices

Finalizing a disc (p. 62) allows you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. You can play back DVD+RW on other devices without finalizing the disc.

b Notes

• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.

• Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally.

• On some devices, some discs may not be played back, movies may freeze for an instant between scenes, or some functions may be disabled.

z Tips

• Devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 76). Refer to the instruction manual of your device.

• If you have created a DVD menu (p. 64), you can select the desired scene in the menu.

Playing a disc on a computer

If you finalize the disc (p. 62) that was recorded on your camcorder, you can play back the disc on a computer that DVD playback application is installed.

b Notes

• Even when you use a DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc (p. 62). Otherwise, a malfunction may occur.

• Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD.

• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction.

• The disc may not be played back, or the movies may not be played smoothly on some computers.

• Movies stored on a disc cannot be copied directly onto a computer to be played back or edited.

z Tips

• For details on operations and procedures, s ee the “PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 92).

The volume label of the disc

The date when the disc was first used is recorded.

<e.g.> When the disc was first used at 0:00 am on

January 1st 2008: 2008_01_01_00H00M_AM

Volu me label

Utilizing Media

z Tips

• Movies on discs are stored in the following folders:

– DVD-RW (VR mode)

DVD_RTAV folder

– Other discs and modes

VIDEO_TS folder

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Checking media information

You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26).

Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].

You can check other information by touching . To turn off the display, touch .

b Notes

• The calculation for the space of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than 1 MB are discarded when the media space is displayed. Therefore, the total amount of available and unavailable space appears slightly smaller.

• Since there is an image database file area, the used space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 66).

z Tips

• Only the information for the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is displayed. Change the media setting as necessary (p. 26).

Formatting media

Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state. To avoid the loss of important images, dub them on other media (p. 51, 57) before performing [MEDIA FORMAT].

Formatting a disc

A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc.

If you format a finalized disc

• A DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) returns to the unfinalized state. The disc must be finalized again to view its contents on other devices.

• In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all movies on a finalized disc. Even after formatting,

or will appear on the screen.

You do not need to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on other devices.*

* To create the DVD menu on a DVD+RW,

finalize the disc again (p. 64).

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket).

2 Turn on your camcorder.

3 Insert the disc to be formatted

into your camcorder.

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4 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA

FORMAT] t [DISC].

x DVD-RW

Select the recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR] (p. 11), then touch

x DVD+RW

Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch .

5 Touch [YES].

6 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

b Notes

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting.

• When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on each side. You can format each side in the different recording format.

• In the case of DVD+RW, you cannot change the movie aspect ratio midway. Format the disc again to change the aspect ratio.

• You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Cancel the protection with the original device, and then format it.

z Tips

• When you format a DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), the recording format is fixed to VIDEO mode.

Formatting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket).

2 Turn on your camcorder.

3 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO

Duo” to be formatted into your camcorder.

4 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA

FORMAT] t [MEMORY STICK].

5 Touch [YES] t [YES].

6 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

Utilizing Media

b Notes

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting.

• Even the images protected with another device against accidental deletion are also deleted.

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Formatting media (Continued)

• Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing...] is on the screen:

– To operate the POWER switch or buttons – To remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Recording additional movies after finalizing

You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW discs after the following steps, if the disc has free space. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you can record additional movies on the disc without any additional steps.

b Notes

• You cannot record additional movies on the DVD-R/DVD+R DL after finalizing. Use a new disc.

When using a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) (Unfinalizing)

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket).

2 Turn on your camcorder.

3 Insert the finalized disc into your

camcorder.

4 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t

[UNFINALIZE].

5 Touch [YES] t [YES].

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6 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

When using a DVD+RW

If you have created a DVD menu (p. 64) during finalizing, you must perform the following steps prior to recording additional movies.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the

DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket).

2 Turn the POWER switch to turn

on the (Movie) lamp.

3 Insert the finalized disc into your

camcorder.

A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional movies.

b Notes

• Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation.

• A DVD menu created during finalizing is deleted.

• For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of the disc.

Utilizing Media

4 Touch [YES] t [YES].

5 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

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Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)

Select the option that is right for you on the screen, then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for your purposes.

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [DISC

SELECT GUIDE].

2 Touch the option that is right for

you on the screen.

If you insert the same type of disc as indicated in [DISC SELECT GUIDE], you can format it with your selected settings (p. 66).

Repairing the image database file

This function checks the image database file and the consistency of movies in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and repairs any inconsistencies found.

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t

[REPAIR IMG.DB F.].

2 Touch [YES].

Your camcorder will check the image database file.

When mismatching is not found, touch

to finish the operation.

3 Touch [YES].

4 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

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b Notes

• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder during this operation.

• Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack.

• While the image database file is being repaired, do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

Utilizing Media

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Customizing Your Camcorder

What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU

You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience.

Using the HOME MENU

1 Turn on your camcorder, then

press (HOME).

(HOME)

3 Touch the desired setup item.

If the item is not on the screen, touch

/ to change the page.

4 Touch the desired item.

If the item is not on the screen, touch

/ to change the page.

(SETTINGS) category

2 Touch (SETTINGS).

5 Change the setting, then touch

List of the (SETTINGS) category items

MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 74)

Items Page

REC MODE AUDIO MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME

74 74 74 74 75 75 75 75

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Items Page

ZEBRA

REMAINING SET

SUB-T DATE FLASH MODE* FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC FACE DETECTION

INDEX SET*

CONVERSION LENS

PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 78)

Items Page

IMAGE SIZE*

FILE NO. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA FLASH MODE* FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC FACE DETECTION CONVERSION LENS

VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 79)

Items Page

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

SOUND/DISP SET

75 76 76 76 76 76 77 77 77

78 78 74 75 75 75 76 76 76 77 77

79 80

Items Page

VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR VF B.LIGHT

OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 82)

Items Page

TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT

CLOCK/ LANG (p. 83)

Items Page

CLOCK SET* AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME

LANGUAGE SET*

GENERAL SET (p. 83)

Items Page

DEMO MODE CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF QUICK ON STBY REMOTE CTRL

* You can set these items also during Easy

Handycam operation (p. 31).

** [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam

operation (p. 31)

** (p. 81)

81 81 81 81 81 81

82 82

23 83 83 83

83 118 84 84 84

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MOVIE SETTINGS

(Items for recording movies)

Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch /

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 72

(OPTION MENU) t page 85

The default settings are marked with B.

REC MODE (Recording mode)

You can select a recording mode to record a movie with the image quality from 3 levels.

HQ ( )

Records in high quality mode. (9M (HQ))

B SP ( )

Records in standard quality mode. (6M (SP))

LP ( )

Increases the recording time (Long Play). (3M (LP))

b Notes

• If you record in LP mode, the quality of scenes

may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the movie.

z Tips

• See page 12, 30 on the expected recording time

of each recording mode.

• You can set the recording mode separately for

each media (p. 26).

AUDIO MODE

You can select audio recording format.

B 5.1ch SURROUND ( )

Records 5.1ch surround sound.

2ch STEREO ( )

Records stereo sound.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

When using either the NightShot (p. 37) or the [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 90) function to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible). The default setting is [ON].

b Notes

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 125).

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).

WIDE SELECT

When recording images, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

B 16:9 WIDE

Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.

4:3 ( )

Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.

b Notes

• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 45).

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DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.

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 DISP/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear. The default setting is [OFF].

z Tips

• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.

B OFF

Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically.

30×

Up to 15 × zoom is perf ormed optically, and after that, up to 30 × zoom is performed digitally.

180×

Up to 15 × zoom is perf ormed optically, and after that, up to 180 × zoom is performed digitally.

STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. The default setting is [ON].

AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto slow shutter)

When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second. The default setting is [ON].

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 setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded.

B OFF

The zebra pattern is not displayed.

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

• Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

z Tips

• IRE represents the unit of images brightness amplitude.

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MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)

REMAINING SET

B ON

Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator.

AUTO

Displays the remaining recording time of movie for about 8 seconds in the following situations.

– When your camcorder recognizes the

remaining media capacity when the POWER switch is set to (Movie).

– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to

switch the indicator from off to on when the POWER switch is set to (Movie).

– When you select the movie recording

mode on the HOME MENU.

b Notes

• When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen.

SUB-T DATE

You can display the recording date and time when playing back a disc on a device with a subtitle display function. The default setting is [ON]. Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device.

b Notes

• You cannot set [SUB-T DATE] for a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

FLASH MODE

You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.

B AUTO

Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.

ON ( )

Always flashes regardless of the surrounding brightness.

OFF ( )

Records without flash.

b Notes

• The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to

2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).

• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.

• /CHG lamp (p. 123) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when charging is complete.

• If you use the flash when shooting a backlit subject or in bright places, the flash may not be effective.

FLASH LEVEL

You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.

HIGH( )

Makes the flash level higher.

B NORMAL( )

LOW( )

Makes the flash level lower.

REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction)

You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. If you set [FLASH MODE] (p. 76) to [AUTO] or [ON] when [REDEYE REDUC] is set to [ON], appears on the screen. You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before recording.

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b Notes

• The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions.

FACE DETECTION

The camcorder adjusts the focus/color/ exposure of face images automatically.

B ON ( )

Detects face images in frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically.

ON [NO FRAMES] ( )

Detects face images without frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically.

OFF

Does not detect face images.

b Notes

• You may not be able to detect face images depending on the recording condition.

INDEX SET

The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. The default setting is [ON].

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 Face Index.

: This icon appears when faces cannot

be recorded in Face Index.

CONVERSION LENS

You can set this function when you use an external conversion lens (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. You can record with the SteadyShot function adjusted optimally for the conversion lens attached. You can select from [WIDE CONVERSION] ( ) and [TELE CONVERSION] ( ). The default setting is [OFF].

Customizing Your Camcorder

To play back scenes using Face Index, see p. 42.

b Notes

• The number of faces detected in a movie is

limited.

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PHOTO SETTINGS

(Items for recording still images)

Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch /

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 72

(OPTION MENU) t page 85

The default settings are marked with B.

IMAGE SIZE

B 4.0M ( 2304 × 1728)

b Notes

• You can record still images of the image size set on [ IMAGE SIZE] only when the (still) lamp is lit.

4.0M

Records still images clearly in the 4:3 ratio.

3.0M ( 2304 × 1296)

Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio.

3.0M

1.9M ( 1600 × 1200)

Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality in the 4:3 ratio.

VGA (0.3M) ( 640 × 480)

Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded in the 4:3 ratio.

Number of still images recordable on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (approx.)

When the (Still) lamp is lit:

4.0M 2304 × 1728

4.0M

512MB 225 1GB 475 2GB 970 4GB 1900 8GB 3850

When the (Movie) lamp is lit:

The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the movie recorded.

– [ 3.0M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 – [2.2M] in the aspect ratio 4:3

b Notes

• Numbers in the table are of when using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The recordable number of still images varies depending on the recording conditions or the type of “Memory Stick.”

• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system BIONZ allow the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.

z Tips

• You can use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a capacity of 256MB or smaller for recording still images.

• The numbers in the table are of the recordable number of still images of the maximum image size that can be recorded with your camcorder. Check the actual recordable number on the screen when you are recording still images (p.

127).

FILE NO. (File number)

B SERIES

Assigns file numbers in sequence, even if the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is replaced with another one.

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RESET

Assigns individual file numbers for each “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

See page 74.

STEADYSHOT

See page 75.

GUIDEFRAME

See page 75.

ZEBRA

See page 75.

FLASH MODE

See page 76.

FLASH LEVEL

See page 76.

REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction)

See page 76.

VIEW IMAGES SET

(Items to customize the display)

Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch /

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 72 (OPTION MENU) t page 85

The default settings are marked with B.

DATA CODE

During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording.

B OFF

Data code is not displayed.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA

Displays camera setting data.

DATE/TIME

Customizing Your Camcorder

FACE DETECTION

See page 77.

CONVERSION LENS

See page 77.

ADate BTime

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VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued)

CAMERA DATA

Movie

Still image

CSteadyShot off DBrightness EWhite balance FGain GShutter speed HAperture value IExposure

z Tips

• appears for still images recorded using flash.

• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.

• The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication).

• Depending on the media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.

DISPLAY

You can select the number o f thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX or Playlist screen.

Thumbnail Glossary (p. 129)

B ZOOM LINK

Changes the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.*

6IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 12 images.

* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the

LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.

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SOUND/DISP SET

(Items to adjust sound and the screen)

Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch /

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 72

(OPTION MENU) t page 85

The default settings are marked with B.

VOLUME

Touch / to adjust the volume (p. 41).

BEEP

B ON

A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

OFF

Cancels the melody and shutter sound.

LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level)

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight.

B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the LCD screen.

b Notes

• 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.

• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically.

z Tips

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.

LCD COLOR

You can adjust the color of the LCD screen with / .

Customizing Your Camcorder

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

1 Adjust the brightness with / . 2 Touch .

z Tips

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.

Low intensity High intensity

z Tips

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.

VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder backlight)

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT

Brightens the viewfinder screen.

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SOUND/DISP SET (Continued)

b Notes

• 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.

z Tips

• This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.

OUTPUT SETTINGS

(Items for when connecting other devices)

Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch /

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 72

The default settings are marked with B.

TV TYPE

See page 45.

DISP OUTPUT

B LCD PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL

Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

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CLOCK/ LANG

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET

(Other setup items)

Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch /

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 72

CLOCK SET

See page 23.

AREA SET

You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area using / when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page

111.

DST SET/SUMMERTIME

You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set this to [ON] to move the time forward 1hour.

LANGUAGE SET

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

z Tips

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch /

to change the page.

How to set

(HOME MENU) t page 72

The default settings are marked with B.

DEMO MODE

You can view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after you turn the POWER switch to (Movie). The default setting is [ON].

z Tips

• The demonstration will be suspended in the following situations.

– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO. – When you touch the screen during the

demonstration (The demonstration starts

again after about 10 minutes). – When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch. – When you move the POWER switch to still

image recording. – When you press (HOME)/ (VIEW

IMAGES).

CALIBRATION

See page 118.

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GENERAL SET (Continued)

A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)

B 5min

The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes.

NEVER

The camcorder is not automatically turned off.

b Notes

• When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

QUICK ON STBY

You can set the time after which the camcorder turns off automatically in sleep mode. The default setting is [10min].

b Notes

• [A.SHUT OFF] does not work in sleep mode (p.

37).

REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)

You can use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 126). The default setting is [ON].

z Tips

• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another VCR remote control unit.

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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 functions are displayed.

3 Change the setting, then touch

Using the OPTION MENU

1 While using your camcorder,

touch (OPTION) on the screen.

(OPTION)

Tab

2 Touch the desired item.

If you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page.

b Notes

• The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time.

• Some items appear without a tab.

• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31).

Customizing Your Camcorder

If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the current situation.

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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued)

Recording items on the OPTION MENU

Items * Page

tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT

tab FADER D.EFFECT PICT.EFFECT

tab REC MODE BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL

IMAGE SIZE SELF-TIMER TIMING RECORD SOUND FLASH MODE

* Items that are included also in the HOME

-87

-88

-89

-90

-91

a 74

-91

-91 a 78

-91

-38

-38 a 76

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

Items * Page

tab DELETE** DELETE by date** DELETE ALL**

tab DIVIDE ERASE** ERASE ALL** MOVE**

-- (A tab depends on the situation/No tab)

ADD** ADD by date**

ADD ALL** PRINT SLIDE SHOW VOLUME DATA CODE SLIDE SHOW SET COPIES DATE/TIME SIZE DVD MENU

* Items that are included also in the HOME

** These items are also available in the HOME

MENU, but with different item names.

a 47 a 48 a 48

a 52 a 55 a 55 a 55

a 53 a 54 a 54 a 59

-44

a 81 a 79

-44

-59

-64

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Functions set in the OPTION MENU

Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below.

The default settings are marked with B.

FOCUS

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 (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.

3 Touch .

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1.

b Notes

• The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and the 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

• 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 focal distance information (the distance at which the subject is focused on, for when it is dark and hard to adjust focus) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional).)

– When the focus mode is switched from

automatic to manual.

– When you set focus manually.

SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.

1 Touch the subject on the screen.

9 appears.

2 Touch [END].

To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [

b Notes

• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

END] in step 1.

TELE MACRO

This is useful to record small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 36) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a distance down to about 57 cm (22 1/2 in.)

To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide angle (W side).

b Notes

• When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 87) when it is hard to focus automatically.

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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)

EXPOSURE

You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark relative to the background.

1 Touch [MANUAL].

appears.

2 Adjust the exposure by touching /

3 Touch .

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in step 1.

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.

SCENE SELECTION

You can record images effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECTION] function.

B AUTO

Select this to automatically record images effectively without the [

SELECTION

TWILIGHT* ()

Select this to take night view without losing the mood.

TWILIGHT PORT. ( )

Select this to take still images of people with background using flash light.

CANDLE ( )

Select this to take scene without losing candle mood.

SUNRISE&SUNSET* ()

Select this to reproduce the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.

SCENE

] function.

1 Touch the point where you want to fix and

adjust the exposure on the screen.

2 Touch [END].

appears.

To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [

b Notes

• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

END] in step 1.

FIREWORKS* ()

Select this to take spectacular shots of fireworks.

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LANDSCAPE* ()

Select this to record 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.

PORTRAIT ( )

Select this to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.

SPOTLIGHT** ()

Select this to prevent people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

BEACH** ()

Select this to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.

SNOW** ()

Select this to take bright pictures of a white landscape.

* Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant

subjects.

** Your camcorder is set not to focus on nearby

subjects.

b Notes

• The [WHITE BAL.] setting is cleared when you set [SCENE SELECTION].

• If you switch to movie recording after shooting still images with [TWILIGHT PORT. ], movies are recorded with [AUTO].

WHITE BAL. (White balance)

You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.

B AUTO

The white balance is adjusted automatically.

OUTDOOR ( )

The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:

– Outdoors – Night views, neon signs and fireworks – Sunrise or sunset – Under daylight fluorescent lamps

INDOOR (n)

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

– 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.

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 record the subject.

3 Touch [ ].

flashes quickly. When the white balance is adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.

b Notes

• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.

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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)

• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white object while is flashing quickly.

• flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set.

• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO].

• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is automatically set to [AUTO].

z Tips

• If you changed the battery pack, or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors when [AUTO] was selected, aim your camcorder at a nearby white object with [AUTO] for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.

• If you changed the [SCENE SELECTION] setting or moved your camcorder to or from outdoors during white balance setting with [ONE PUSH], you need to repeat the [ONE PUSH] operation.

COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter)

When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places.

appears on the screen.

To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF].

b Notes

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 87) 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.

To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].

b Notes

• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 125).

• Remove the conversion lens (optional).

• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 87) 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.

FADER

You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes.

1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (during

fading in) or [REC] (during fading out) mode, then touch .

2 Press START/STOP.

The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.

To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. If you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared.

STBY REC

Fading out Fading in

WHITE FADER

SUPER NIGHTSHOT

The image will be recorded at a maximum of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot recording if you set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 37) is also set to ON.

appears on the screen.

BLACK FADER

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D.EFFECT (Digital effect)

When you set [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images.

To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].

PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)

You can add special effects to an image during recording. appears.

B OFF

Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

SEPIA

Images appear in sepia.

B&W

Images appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC

When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to [ON] ( ), you can record sound with directivity as you move the power zoom lever. The default setting is [OFF].

LOW ( )

Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.

SELF-TIMER

When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON], appears on the screen. When you press PHOTO, your camcorder starts counting down, and records a still image after about 10 seconds. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].

z Tips

• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 126).

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MICREF 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.

B NORMAL

Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level.

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Performing with Your Computer

What you can do with Windows computer

When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations.

x Importing images taken with your

camcorder to a computer

x Viewing imported images on a

computer

x Creating a DVD

x Copying a disc

t Video Disc Copier

For details on the functions of “Picture Motion Browser,” see “PMB Guide” (p. 94).

x Using a Macintosh computer

The supplied software “Picture Motion Browser” does not support a Macintosh computer. On the advanced use of images on your camcorder connected to your Macintosh computer, see the following URL: http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/

Installing the software

x Environment for using “Picture Motion

Browser”

OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows Vista*

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not

supported.

• Standard installation is required.

• Operation is not assured if the above OS has

been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This

product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)

Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card

Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disk volume required for

installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating a DVD.)

Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Others: USB port (this must be

provided as standard), Hi-Speed USB (USB

2.0 compatible is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation.)

b Notes

• Your computer must meet hardware

requirements other than those described above for each OS.

• Even in a computer environment where the

operations are guaranteed, frames may be dropped from movies, resulting in uneven playback. However, imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not be affected.

• Operations are not guaranteed on all the

recommended environments. For example, other open or background applications running on currently may limit product performance.

• “Picture Motion Browser” does not support

5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound.

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• Depending on your computer, 8 cm media (DVD+R DL, etc.) cannot be used.

• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC.

• You can read images recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. However, in the following cases, do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder to the computer with the USB cable:

– The computer is not compatible with a

“Memory Stick PRO Duo.” – A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is required. – A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” cannot be read

in the Memory Stick slot. – Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is

slow.

x Installation procedure

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. 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.

3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc

drive of your computer. The installation screen appears.

If the screen does not appear

1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer].

(For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].)

2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]

(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*

* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary

depending on the computer.

4 Click [Install]. 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 a wall outlet

(wall socket).

2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Connect the (USB) jack (p. 124) of your

camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Touch [

screen of your camcorder.

USB CONNECT] on the

7 Click [Continue]. 8 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept

the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next].

9 Confirm the installation settings, then click

[Install].

b Notes

• Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you do not need to restart it at this time. Restart your computer after completing the installation.

• It may take some time for the authentication.

0 Follow the on-screen instructions to install

the software.

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What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)

One of the following installation screens appears, depending on the computer environment. Check the screen and follow the instructions displayed to install the required software.

– Sonic UDF Reader*

Software required to recognize a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc

– Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime

(Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD

– Microsoft DirectX 9.0c*

Software required to handle movies

* Windows 2000, Windows XP only

qa Restart the computer if required to

complete the installation.

qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive

of your computer.

x Operating the Picture Motion Browser

• To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] - [PMB - Picture Motion Browser].

• The basic operation of “Picture Motion Browser” is described on “PMB Guide.” To view “PMB Guide,” click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] - [PMB Guide].

x Connecting your camcorder to a

computer

To connect your camcorder to a computer, follow 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 (

camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

p. 124) of your

The [USB SELECT] screen appears on your camcorder. Touch the item you want to operate on the screen.

z Tips

• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [USB CONNECT].

Recommended USB cable connection

To assure the proper functioning of your camcorder, connect your camcorder to a computer as below.

• Connect only the camcorder to the USB port of your computer. Do not connect anything else to other USB ports of a computer.

• When connecting to a computer with a USB keyboard and USB mouse connected as standard equipment, connect the camcorder to another USB port using the USB cable.

b Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed when multiple USB devices are connected to a computer.

• Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port. If the USB cable is connected to a computer via a USB keyboard or USB hub, operations are not guaranteed.

To disconnect the USB cable

1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon

on the task tray on the bottom right of the desk top.

2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage

Device].

3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only). 4 Touch [END] on the screen of your

camcorder.

5 Touch [YES] on the screen of your

camcorder.

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6 Disconnect the USB cable from the

camcorder and the computer.

b Notes

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS/access lamp is lit.

• Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above.

• Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above. Otherwise, files stored on the media may not be updated correctly. Also, disconnecting the USB cable improperly may cause a malfunction of the media.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.

• Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/

Remote Commander......................................96

• Batteries/Power sources ................................97

• LCD screen/Viewfinder.................................98

• Media ............................................................98

• Recording .....................................................99

• Playing back images on your camcorder ....101

• Playing back a disc on other devices ...........102

• Playing back a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on

other devices................................................102

• Editing images on your camcorder .............102

• Connecting/Dubbing to other devices ........103

• Connecting to a computer............................103

• Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

.....................................................................104

Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander

The power does not turn on.

• Attach a charged battery pack to the

camcorder (p. 20).

• Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the

wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 20).

The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to

be ready to record after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction.

• 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. 124) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.)

• The temperature of your camcorder is

extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Buttons do not work.

• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 31), the following buttons/functions are not available. – Turning the LCD backlight on and off

(pressing and holding the DISP BATT/ INFO button for a few seconds) (p. 25)

– . (BACK LIGHT) button (p. 38) – Playback zoom (p. 43)

The (OPTION) button is not displayed.

• The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31).

The menu settings have been changed automatically.

• Most menu items automatically return to their default settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31).

• The following menu items are fixed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31): – Movie recording mode: [SP] – [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] – Recording format for DVD-RW: [VIDEO]

• The following menu items return to the default settings if the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours: – [DVD MENU] – [FLASH MODE] –[FOCUS] – [SPOT FOCUS] – [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] – [SCENE SELECTION] – [WHITE BAL.] – [COLOR SLOW SHTR] – [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] – [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] – [MICREF LEVEL]

Even if you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically.

• Following menu settings remain as they were set even during Easy Handycam operation (p. 31).

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– [MOVIE MEDIA SET] – [AUDIO MODE] – [WIDE SELECT] – [SUB-T DATE] – [FLASH MODE] – [ INDEX SET] – [CONVERSION LENS] – [ IMAGE SIZE] – [FILE NO.] – [ DISPLAY] – [VOLUME] – [BEEP] – [TV TYPE] – [CLOCK SET] – [AREA SET] – [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] – [ LANGUAGE SET] – [DEMO MODE]

Your camcorder vibrates.

• Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.

• This is not a malfunction.

A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc.

• Your camcorder is trying to recognize the disc. This is not a malfunction.

Your camcorder gets warm.

• This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor.

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.

• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper.

Batteries/Power sources

The power abruptly turns off.

• When approximately 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 84), or turn on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.

• If the time set with [QUICK ON STBY] (p. 84) has elapsed in sleep mode, your camcorder turns off automatically. Turn on your camcorder again.

• Charge the battery pack (p. 20).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

• Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 20).

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 20).

• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly.

• The battery charge is completed (p. 20).

Troubleshooting

The supplied Remote Commander does not function.

• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 84).

• Insert a battery into the battery case with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks (p. 126).

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 20). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall

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outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

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.

• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 20).

• The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

• The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 20).

LCD screen/Viewfinder

Menu items are grayed out.

• You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.

• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 104).

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

• Touch the LCD screen lightly.

• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder, or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander (p. 25, 126).

The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION], p. 118).

The image in the viewfinder is not clear.

• Pull out the viewfinder, then move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 25).

The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.

• Close the LCD panel. No image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 25).

Media

The disc cannot be removed.

• Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 20).

• The disc is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up to 10 minutes to remove the disc.

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• You turned off your camcorder during finalizing the disc. Turn on your camcorder and complete finalizing the disc (p. 62).

Images recorded on a disc cannot be deleted.

• The maximum number of images that you can delete on the INDEX screen at one time is 100.

• You cannot delete following movies (p. 47). – Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL – Movies recorded on DVD-RW (VIDEO

mode) except the last recorded movie

– Movies recorded on DVD+RW except the

last recorded movie

The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are grayed out.

• The disc may have been created on another device. You can play back the disc with your camcorder, but you cannot record additional movies on the disc.

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• You inserted a disc that cannot be used with your camcorder.

• Your camcorder could not recognize the disc.

You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 67).

You cannot delete images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• The maximum number of images that you can delete on the INDEX screen at one time is 100.

• You cannot delete images from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if images are protected by another device.

The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.

• The file is corrupted.

• The file format is not supported by your camcorder. Use the supported file format (p. 114).

Recording

Refer also to “Media” (p. 98).

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.

• The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 35).

• You cannot record images in sleep mode. Cancel sleep mode by pressing QUICK ON (p. 37).

• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the media.

• The media has run out of space. Format the media (DVD-RW/DVD+RW/“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) (p. 66). Delete unnecessary images (p. 47), or use a new disc or “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• When you are using one of the following discs after finalizing it, make the disc to be able to record additional movies (p. 68). Or use a new disc. – DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) – DVD+RW

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour (p. 117).

• The number of still images exceeds the capacity of your camcorder (p. 78). Delete unnecessary images (p. 47).

You cannot record a still image.

• You cannot record a still image together with: – [SMTH SLW REC] – [FADER] – [D.EFFECT] – [PICT.EFFECT]

• You cannot record a still image on a disc on your camcorder.

The ACCESS/access lamp lights up even when you stop recording.

• Your camcorder is recording the image you have just record on the media.

The imaging field looks different.

• The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.

The flash does not work.

• You cannot record with the flash when capturing still images while recording a movie (p. 38).

• Even if [FLASH MODE] is set to [AUTO], you cannot use the built-in flash with: – NightShot – [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] – [SPOT METER] – [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],

[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS],

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[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION]

– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]

The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected recording time of the media.

• Depending on the conditions when recording a fast moving object or so, the time available for recording may shorten.

The recording stops.

• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (p. 117).

There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that movie recording 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 movie recording starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.

The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed.

• You cannot change the movie aspect ratio in the following cases. – When [DISC] is selected on [MOVIE

MEDIA SET], you inserted a DVD+RW, or no disc is inserted.

– When [MEMORY STICK] is selected on

[MOVIE MEDIA SET], no “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted.

The auto focus does not function.

• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 87).

• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 87).

100

[STEADYSHOT] does not function.

• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 75).

• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.

The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked.

• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.

• The spots appear when you are recording with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.

The color of the image is not correctly displayed.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 37).

The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 37).

The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen.

• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 25).

Horizontal stripes appear on the images.

• This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.

Sony DCR-DVD910 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this before operating your camcorder

Table of Contents

Subject examples and solutions

Enjoying with Your Camcorder

Media for your camcorder

Using your camcorder

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Changing the language setting

Step 4: Making adjustments before recording

Step 5: Selecting media for movies

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Recording/Playback

Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation)

Recording

Zooming

Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)

Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON)

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

Recording in mirror mode

Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)

Playback

Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film Roll Index)

Searching for desired scenes by a face (Face Index)

Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)

Using PB zoom

Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)

Playing the images on a TV

Editing

(OTHERS) category

Deleting images

Capturing a still image from a movie

Dubbing movies to media within your camcorder

Dividing movies

Creating the Playlist

Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders

Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer)

Utilizing Media

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)

Playing a disc on other devices

Checking media information

Formatting media

Recording additional movies after finalizing

Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)

Repairing the image database file

Customizing Your Camcorder

What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU

Using the HOME MENU

List of the (SETTINGS) category items

MOVIE SETTINGS

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET

(Items to adjust sound and the screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS

(Items for when connecting other devices)

CLOCK/ LANG

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the OPTION MENU

Using the OPTION MENU

Recording items on the OPTION MENU

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

Functions set in the OPTION MENU

Performing with Your Computer

What you can do with Windows computer

Troubleshooting