Sony Handycam HDR-XR160, Handycam HDR-PJ50, Handycam HDR-PJ50V Operating Manual

Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder

Operating Guide US

Gufa de operaciones ES

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answers to frequently asked questions can be
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The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refbr to these

numbers whenew, r you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDR-
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.

This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the

presence of important
operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.

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

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

the like.

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This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated
"dangerous wfltage" within

the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to

persons.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block aW w.ntilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufhcturer's
instructions.

• Do not install near aW heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not detbat the satbty purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a

third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safet}: If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conw.nience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to awfid injury from tip-ow.r.

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• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any wa}; such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects haw. fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normall}; or has been dropped.

• If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration fbr the power outlet.

Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.

Go o o G o

A l_T,e B 'I_T,e BF l_T,e B3 'I?q_e C Type SE "I?q_e O "I_T,e

(American (British Type) (British Type) (British'I?_pe) ((EE'I_,pe) (CEE'I_pe) (Ocean 'I_,pe)

133,e)

The representatiw, supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Diffbrent type of plug and supply voltage are used.

Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.

- For only the United States
Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply

cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A"

Europe

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Austria 230 50 C
Belgium 230 50 C

Czech 220 50 C
I)enmark 230 50 C

Finland 230 50 C
France 230 50 C

Germany 230 50 C
Greece 220 50 C

Hungary 220 50 C
Iceland 230 50 C

Ireland 230 50 C/BF
Italy 220 50 C
I,uxemburg 230 50 C

Netherlands 230 50 C
Norway 230 50 C

Poland 220 50 C
Portugal 230 50 C

Romania 220 50 C
Russia 220 50 C

Slovak 220 50 C
Spain 127/230 50 C

Sweden 230 50 C
Switzerland 230 50 C

UK 240 50 BF

Asia

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

China 220 50 A
Hong Kong 200/220 50 BF

India 230/240 50 C
Indonesia 127/230 50 C

Japan 100 50/60 A
Korea (rep) 220 60 C

Malaysia 240 50 BF
Philippines 220/230 60 A/C

Singapore 230 50 BF
Taiwan 110 60 A
Thailand 220 50 (/BF

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

VietllalIl 220 50 A/(

Oceania

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Australia 240 50 O
New Zealand 230/240 50 O

North America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Canada 120 60 A
USA 120 60 A

Central America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Bahamas 120/240 60 A
Costa Rica 110 60 A
Cuba 110/220 60 A/C
Dominican (rep) 110 60 A

El Salvador 110 60 A
Guatemala 120 60 A

Honduras 110 60 A
Jamaica 110 50 A

Mexico 120/127 60 A
Nicaragua 120/240 60 A

Panama 110/220 60 A

South America

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Argentina 220 50 (/BF/O
Brazil 127/220 60 A/C

Chile 220 50 C
Colombia 120 60 A

Peru 220 60 A/C
\_,nezuela 120 60 A

Middle East

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

h'an 220 50 C/BF
Iraq 220 50 C/BF

Israel 230 50 C
Saudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BF

Turkey 220 50 C
UAE 240 50 C/BF

Africa

Countries/regions Voltage Frequency(Hz) Plugtype

Algeria 127/220 50 (
Congo (dem) 220 50 C

Egypt 220 50 C
Ethiopia 220 50 C

Kenya 240 50 C/BF
Nigeria 230 50 C/BF
South Africa 220/230 50 C/BF

Tanzania 230 50 C/BF
Tunisia 220 50 C

Read this first

Betbre operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughl?; and retain it for future

reference.

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or ew, n
chemical burns. Obserw, the fbllowing

cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose thebattery

pack to anyshock or lbrce such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allowmetal

objectsto come into contact with thebattery
terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C

(140°F)such as in direct sunlight or in acar
parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion

batteries.

• Be sureto charge the battery pack usinga

genuine Sony battery charger or adevice that

can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reachof small

children.

• Keepthe battery pack dr3c

• Replace onlywith the sameor equNalent tTpe

recommended bySon3_

• Dispose ofused battery packspromptly as

described in theinstructions.

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

ACAdaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and

furniture.

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket) immediately if aW malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.

Ew,n 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.

Note onthe powercord(mainslead)

The power cord (mains lead) is designed
specifically for use with this camcorder
only, and should not be used with other
electrical equipment.

Excessiw, sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.

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RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.

You can help preserw, 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 1-800-822- 8837, or visit

http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle

damaged or leaking Lithium-
Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the
f_llowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interf_,rence, and
(2) this device must accept any interf_,rence
receiw, d, including interfk, rence that may
cause undesired operation,

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has

been UL Listed.

If you haw, aW questions about this
product, you may call:
SoW Customer Infi_rmation Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669).
The number below is f;_rthe FCC related

matters only.

RegulatoryInformation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No,: HDR-PJSOV
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
f_llowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interfbrence receiw.d, including
interfbrence that may cause undesired
operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No,: HDR-XR160

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
f_llowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful intertbrence,
and (2) this device must accept any
intertbrence receiw, d, including
interfbrence that may cause undesired
operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could w_id your authority to
operate this equipment,

Note

This equipment has beeri tested and t_mnd
to comply with the limits tier a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules,
These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful
interfk, rence 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.
Howew.r, 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
intertbrence by one or more of the ti_llowing
measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton
acircuitdifferentficomthattowhichthe

receiverisconnected.

- Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/

TVtechniciantbrhelp.

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

Forthe Stateof California,USAonly

Perchlorate Material - special handling may
applB

See

www.dt sc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.

[] AC Adaptor (1)
[] Power cord (Mains lead) (1)

[] Component A/V cable (1) []
[] A/V connecting cable (1) []

[] USB connection support cable (1) []

Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable
of the camcorder (p. 15) is too short tbr

connection.

[] Wireless Remote Commander

(HDR-PJS0/PJSOV) (1)

A button type lithium battery is already
installed. Remove the insulation sheet befbre

using the Wireless Remote Commander.

[] Rechargeable battery pack NP-FVS0 (1)
[] CD-ROM "Handycam" Application

Software (1) (p. 38)

- "PMB" (software, including "PMB Help")

- "Handycam" Handbook (PDF)

[] "Operating Guide" (This manual) (1)

[] [] []

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• This camcorder has a built in software
application called "PMB Portable" (p. 41).

• See page 22 fbr the memory card you can use
with this camcorder.

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the tbllowing
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.

Shoecover(HDR-PJ50/PJ5OV)

LCDScreen Batterypack

Built-in USBCable

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproot'ed
or waterproofed. See "Precautions" (p. 66).

Menu items, LCD panel, and lens

• A melm item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback

conditions.

• The LCD screen is manufhctured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on the

LCD screen. These points are normal results of

themanufacturingprocessanddonotaffectthe

recordinginanyway.

White,red,blueorgreenpoints

•ExposingtheLCDscreenorthelenstodirect
sunlightforlongperiodsoftimemaycause

malfunctions.

•Donotaimatthesun.Doingsomightcause

yourcamcordertomalfunction.Takeimages
ofthesunonlyinlowlightconditions,suchas

atdusk.

About language setting

• The on screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating

procedures. Change the screen language before

using the camcorder if necessary (p. 20).

On recording

• To ensure stable operation of the memory
card, it is recommended to format the memory

card with your camcorder before the first
use. formatting the memory card will erase

all the data stored on it and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your

PC etc.

• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.

• Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot b e 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
country/region. To view your recordings on a

TV, you need a NTSC system based T'd

• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may

be contrary to the copyright laws.

* Use the camcorder in accordance with local

regulations.

Notes on playing back

* You may not be able to play back normally

images recorded on your camcorder with other

devices. Also, you may not be able to play back

images recorded on other devices with your
camcorden

* Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded

on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV

equipment of other manufacturers.

DVD media recorded with HD image
quality (high definition)

* DVD media recorded with high definition

image quality (HD) can be played back with

devices that are compatible with the AVCHD

standard. You cannot play discs recorded with

high definition image quality (HD) with DVD
players/recorders as they are not compatible

with the AVCHD format. Ifyou insert a disc

recorded with the AVCHD format (high
definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD
player/recorder, you may not be able to eject
the disc.

Save all your recorded image data

* To prevent your image data from being lost,

save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. To save images on your computer,

see page 37, and to save images on external
devices, see page 44.

* The type of discs or media on which the images

can be saved depend on the [ _ REC Mode]

selected when the images were recorded.

Movies recorded with [60p Quality PS ] can
be saved using external media (p. 46). Movies

recorded with [Highest Quality EKX] can be

saved on external media or on Blu ray discs.

Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor

* Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC

Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.

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• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the
DC plug.

Note on the camcorder/battery pack

temperature

• When the temperature of the camcorder
or battery pack becomes extremely high or

extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an

indicator appears on the LCD screen.

When the camcoder is connected to a
computer or accessories

• Do not try to lbrmat the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctl3c

• When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to

insert the connector plug in the correct wa3c
Pushing the plug fbrcibly into the terminal

will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.

• When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the

power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has

been recorded may be lost.

If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]

• If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, f)cagmentation of data occurs on

the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save },our images
on some type of external media first, and
then perform [Format] by touching
(MENU) _ [Setup] _ [_ (Media Settings)]

[Format] _ the desired medium _

Notes on optional accessories

• We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

• Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.

About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays

• The example images used in this manual fbr
illustration purposes are captured using a digital
still camera, and therdbre may appear different

fl'om images and screen indicators that actually
appear on },our camcorder. And, the illustrations
of your camcorder and its screen indication are
exaggerated or simplified lbr understandabilit)c

• In this manual, the hard disk of the camcorder
and the memory card are called "recording

mediaF

• In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called

AVCHD recording disc.

• Design and specifications of your camcorder and
accessories are subject to change without notice.

• The HDR PJ50V is used for illustrations in this
book, except where model specific descriptions

are provided.

Confirm the model name of your
camcorder

• The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difi-brence in specification between

models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.

• The main differences in specification of this
series are as fbllows.

Capacity

of internal

recording Projector

media

HI)R-PJ50/ 220 GB
HI)R PJ50V _

HI)R XR160 160GB

The model with _ is equipped with GPS.

• Do not do any of the fbllowing. Otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded

images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.

- ejecting the memory cant when the access

lamp (p. 23) is lit or flashing

-removingthebatterypackorACAdaptor

from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the

(Movie)/O (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the

access lamp (p. 23) are lit or flashing

• When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do

not crash the camcorder against an object.

• Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas.

On the drop sensor

• To protect the internal hard disk ficom shock
by dropping, the camcorder has a drop

sensor lunction. When a drop occurs, or
under a nongravity condition, the block noise
made when this function is activated by the
camcorder may also be recorded. If the drop

sensor catches a drop repeatedly, recording/

playback may be stopped.

Note on using the camcorder at high
altitudes

• Do not turn on the camcorder in a low-pressure

area, where the altitude is more than
5,000 meters (16,000 fi:et). Doing so may

damage the internal hard disk drive of },our

canlcorder.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 3

Read this first ....................................................................................... 6

Getting star'ted

Step I : Charging the battery pack ............................................................ 14

Charging the battery pack abroad .................................................. 17

Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .......................... 18

Changing the language setting ...................................................... 20

Step 3: Preparing the recording media ...................................................... 21

To check the recording media settings ............................................. 21

Copying movies and photos ......................................................... 23

Recording/Playback

Recording .......................................................................................... 24

Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-PJ5OV) ................... 28

Selecting the recording mode ....................................................... 28

Playback on the camcorder .................................................................... 29

Performing Highlight Playback ...................................................... 32

Using a built-in projector (HDR-PJ50/PJ5OV) ...................................... 32

Playing images on aTV ......................................................................... 33

Advanced ope_ations

Deleting movies and photos ................................................................... 36

Saving movies and photos with a compute_"

Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer

(Windows) ......................................................................................... 37

Preparing a computer (Windows) ............................................................ 38

When using a Macintosh .............................................................. 38

Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) ...................................................... 41

Uploading images to a network service ..................................................... 41

Saving images with an external device

Selecting a method for saving images with an external device ........................ 44

Saving images on an external media device ............................................... 46

Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express ................................... 49

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.,

other than DVDirect Express ................................................................... 52

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc ........ 53 J

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Customizing your camcorder 8

Using menus ...................................................................................... 55

Getting detailed information from the"Handycam"Handbook ........................ 59

Additional information

_ Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 60

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos ............................... 63

Precautions ........................................................................................ 66

Specifications ..................................................................................... 68

Quick reference

Screen indicators ................................................................................. 72

Parts and controls ................................................................................ 74

Index ................................................................................................ 76

_3

Step 1"Charging the battery pack

2 .............

Battery pack _ ..

f,k °"

CHG(charge) lamp

,_/CHG(flash/charge) lamp

Align the • mark on the DC plug
with that on the DC IN jack.

You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your
camcorder.

Q Notes

• 5_u cannot attach any"InIbLITHIUM" battery pack other than the V seriesto your camcorder.

Turn offyour camcorder by closing the LCDscreen.

Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHG (charge) lamp or the ,_/CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.
The CHG (charge) lamp or the {_/CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns offwhen the battery

pack is fully charged.

When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN

jack of your camcorder.

To charge the battery using your computer
This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available.

(_) Turn off"the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
(g) Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.

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To the wall outlet

(wall socket)

@ When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer (p. 40).

{_ Notes

• Operation with all computers is not assured.

• Ifyou connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery
of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a

computer in this manner.

• Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are

not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used

with the computer.

Tips

• 5_u can charge the battery by connecting the Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an
AC US01AD/A@USOAG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). _!\mcannot use a Sony CP-AH2R

or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.

• The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions.

• The CHG (charge) lamp or the _/CHG (flash/charge) lamp may not light up when the remaining battery
power is too low. In such a case, charge the battery using the supplied AC adaptor.

Charging time
Approximate time (rain.) required when you fullycharge a fully dischargedbattery pack.

NP- FVSO (supplied) 1.5.5 315
NP-FV70 195 600

NP-FVIO0 390 1050

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• The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of

10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

× The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable.

OTips

• See page 63 on recording and playing time.

• When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the
remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen.

To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lew, r ((_)) and remow, the battery

pack (@).

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

Make the same connections as "Step 1: Charging the battery pack" (p. 14). Even if the battery
pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.

Notes on the battery pack

• When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure
that the _ (Movie)/l_ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off-

• The CHG (charge) lamp or the ,_/CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the lbllowing
conditions:

- The battery pack is not attached correctl>

- The battery pack is damaged.

- The temperature of the battery pack is low.

Remove the battery pack f)com your camcorder and put it in a warm place.

- The temperature of the battery pack is high.

Remove the battery pack f)com your camcorder and put it in a cool place.

• We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with
your camcorder.

• In the defhult setting, the power turns offautomatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation lbr about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Shut Off]).

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Notes on the AC Adaptor

• Usethe nearbywall outlet (wallsocket)when usingtbe A("Adaptor. Disconnect tbe A("Adaptor fl'om

the walloutlet (wallsocket) immediatelyif anymalfunction occurs while usingyour camcorder.

• Do not use the ACAdaptor placed in a narrowspace, such as between a walland fl.mliture.

• Do not sbort circuitthe DC plug ofthe AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallicobjects. This

maycause a malfunction.

Char0in0 the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries!regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz!60 Hz range.

, Do not use an e!ectronicvo!tagetransformer • 5 ¸

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Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting the

date and time

1Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned Oll and the lens cover is opened.

• To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.

MODE l_unp

POWER button

Select the desired language, then touch [Next].

Select the desired geographical area with _/111, then touch [Next].

• To set the date and time again, touch _ (MENU) _ [Setup] _ [a(J)(Clock Settings)] _ [Date
& Time Setting] _ [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch m/m until

the item appears.

Set [Daylight Savings] or [SummerTime], then touch [Next].

• If you set [Dayligbt Savings] or [Summer Time] to IOn], tbe clock advances l bour.

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Select the date format, then touch [Next].

D_t__Tim_ Foment

V]_Set date and t_m_- d_splay mod_

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Select the date and time, touch _/_ to set the value, then touch
[Next] ---+ I!_1_.

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The clock starts.

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{_ Notes

• The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the
recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch

(MENU) _ [Setup] _ [I'_1 (Playback Settings)] _ [Data Code] _ [Date/Time] _ I'Ol_.

• 5_u can turn offthe operation beeps by touching _ (MENU) _ [Setup] _ [_1,_(General Settings)]

[Beep] _ [Off] _ m_'m.

• Ifthe button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel.

• Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with ]Auto Clock ADI ] and [Auto Area

AD]] set to [On]. The clock may not be actiusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the

country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock AD] ] and [Auto Area AD]] to
[Off] (HDR-PISOV).

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To turn offthe power
Close the LCD screen.

The 11211(Movie) lamp flashes for a fbw seconds and the camcorder is turned off_

_Tips

• 5_u can turn of}'thecamcorder alsoby pressingPOWER.

• When [PowerOn ByLCD]is setto [Off'],turn off'yourcamcorder by pressing POWER.

You can change the 0n-screen displays to show messages in a specified language,
Touch _ (MENU) -+ [Setup] -+ [% (general Settings)] _ [Language Setting] _ a

Step 3: Preparing the recording media

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as
following icons.

Internal hard disk

Memory card

In the defhult setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. _\m can periorm
recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.

OTips

• See page 63 for the recordable time of movies.

• See page 65 ior the number of recordable photos.

Touch _ (MENU) --_ [Setup] --_ [_a (Media Settings)] --_ [Media Select

The [Media Select] screen appears.

Touch the desired recording medium, then touch _ --_ I_I_1.

Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.

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To check the recording media settings

!n either movie recording m0de or photo recording in0de, the media icon of the selected
recording media is displayed at the top rig]ht corner of the screen.

_) Notes

• Set the recording mediunr to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a nrenrory card.

Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

"Memory Stick PRO

Duo" media (Mark2)

"Memory Stick PRO-

HG Duo" media
SD memory card

SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card

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SD Speed (;lass Described in this

manual

(;lass 4 or faster

"Memory Stick PRO

Duo" media

SDcard

• Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of"Memory Stick'; or standard size SD cards can be used
*brthis camcorder.

• Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a
malflmction.

• "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to
operate with your camcorder.

Notes

• A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.

• Movies recorded on SDX(; memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV
devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the
USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you
connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the fbrmat screen appears, do not per*brm

the *brrnat. All the data recorded will be lost.
*The exFAT is a file system that is used fbr SDX(; memory cards.

Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the
direction as illustrated until it clicks.

• Close the cover after inserting the memory card.

Access lamp

Note the direction of notched corner.

The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new
memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.

Close the cover.

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{_ Notes

• If ]Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough flceespace.] is

displayed, fbrmat the memory card.

• Confirm the direction of the memory card. Ifyou fbrcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,

the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.

• Do not open the cover during recording.

• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and

drop.

To eject the memory card

Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

Touch _ (MENU) _ [Edit/Copy] _ [Copy], then fo!10wthe instructions that appear ....

on the screen.

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