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Sony HDR-GW77, HDR-GW77V User Guide

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HDR-GW77/GW77V
User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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Troubleshooting
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Contents list
Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls Screen indicators
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder Notes before using the camcorder under/near water Notes on using the camcorder under/near water Cleaning after using the camcorder under/near water About the message displayed on the screen
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Getting started

Recording
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Charging the battery pack abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium Inserting a memory card
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Recording

Playback
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Recording
Recording
Recording movies Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Using the GPS function (HDR-GW77V)
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Playback

Saving images with a PC
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Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-GW77V) Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie
Highlight Playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a TV Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Saving images with a PC

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Saving images with a PC
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie Photo Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot iSweep Panorama
Camera/Mic
White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button Guide Frame Display Setting
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode Frame Rate HD/STD Setting
Wide Mode
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x.v.Color Image Size
Playback Function
Event View Map View (HDR-GW77V) Highlight Movie Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete Protect Copy
Setup
Media Select Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F. File Number Data Code Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Disc Burn Beep LCD Brightness Your Location (HDR-GW77V) Airplane Mode GPS Setting (HDR-GW77V) Language Setting Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-GW77V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-GW77V)
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Troubleshooting

Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators
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Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format About GPS (HDR-GW77V) About the memory card About the battery pack About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Bit-rate and recording pixels
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
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Operation Search
Operation Search
Search by operation
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Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls Screen indicators
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder Notes before using the camcorder under/near water Notes on using the camcorder under/near water Cleaning after using the camcorder under/near water About the message displayed on the screen
Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Charging the battery pack abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium Inserting a memory card
Recording
Recording
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Recording movies
Shooting photos
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Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Using the GPS function (HDR-GW77V)
Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-GW77V) Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie
Highlight Playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image
quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
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Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a TV Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Saving images with a PC
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie Photo Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot iSweep Panorama
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Camera/Mic
White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus
Exposure
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Focus Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) Digital Zoom Auto Back Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Blt-in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button Guide Frame Display Setting
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode Frame Rate HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size
Playback Function
Event View Map View (HDR-GW77V) Highlight Movie Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete Protect Copy
Setup
Media Select Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F. File Number Data Code Volume Download Music
Empty Music
TV Type
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HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Disc Burn Beep LCD Brightness Your Location (HDR-GW77V) Airplane Mode GPS Setting (HDR-GW77V) Language Setting Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-GW77V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-GW77V)
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators
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Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (HDR-GW77V)
About the memory card
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About the battery pack About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Bit-rate and recording pixels
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
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Setting the date and time
Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-GW77V)
Identifying part names
Parts and controls
Displaying the data code
Data Code
Checking your golf swing
Golf Shot Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
Intelligent Auto
Recording people clearly
Face Detection Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Smile Shutter Scene Selection (Portrait) Scene Selection (Spotlight) Scene Selection (Night Portrait)
Recording a panoramic photo
iSweep Panorama
Recording in underwater
Intelligent Auto Scene Selection (Underwater)
Recording images with the selected image quality
REC Mode Frame Rate HD/STD Setting Image Size
Recording images without blurring
SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo)
Adjusting the focus
Spot Focus
Tracking focus: Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Focus
Using the GPS function
GPS Setting (HDR-GW77V)
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Your Location (HDR-GW77V)
Recording images in a dim place
Low Lux Scene Selection (Night Portrait) Scene Selection (Night Scene) Flash
Recording sound clearly
Wind Noise Reduct. Blt-in Zoom Mic Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
Capturing photos during movie recording
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies
Smile Shutter
Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully
Scene Selection (Fireworks) Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset)
Selecting a recording medium
Media Select
Saving battery power
Power Save
Playing movies and photos from an event
Event View
Playing movies and photos from a map
Map View (HDR-GW77V)
Enjoying a digest of your movies
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a TV
Editing movies and photos
Capturing a photo from a movie Dividing a movie Delete
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How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide
This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem.
Selecting a topic to display
The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example.
1. Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window.
A list of topic titles appears in the right pane.
2. Click a topic title in the list.
Descriptions appear in the right pane.
Changing the font size
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Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.
Searching a topic by keyword
Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button.
Returning to a previous page
Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you previously viewed.
Printing out a page
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Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.
Marks and notations used in this User Guide
In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camcorder in the order indicated.
Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings.
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The default setting is indicated by
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Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Models described in this User Guide
The model name is shown in this User Guide when there is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. Difference of each model are as follows.
Capacity of internal memory GPS
HDR-GW77
16 GB
HDR-GW77V
Illustrations and on- screen displays used in this User Guide
The example images used in this User Guide for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.
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Parts and controls
GPS antenna (HDR-GW77V) Built-in microphone Flash Lens (G lens) Loop for the Wrist strap
LCD screen/Touch panel
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
MODE button
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PHOTO button START/STOP button
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamp W (Wide) zoom button T (Telephoto) zoom button
Memory card access lamp
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Memory card slot CHG (charge) lamp
(USB) jack HDMI OUT jack Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.))
Speaker
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Cover lock lever Battery slot Battery release lever
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Screen indicators
Left Center Right Bottom
The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.
Left
Indicator Meaning
MENU button
Self-timer recording
GPS triangulating status
[Airplane Mode] set to [On]
Wide Mode
Fader
[Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] set to [Off]
Manual focus
Scene Selection
White Balance
SteadyShot off
Tele Macro
Destination
Flash/Red Eye Reduction
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Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake
detection)
Center
Indicator Meaning
Slideshow Set
Warning
Playback mode
Right
Indicator Meaning
60i
0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated recording remaining time
20.4M
100/112 Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos
Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP)
Recording/playback/editing media
Photo size
Playback folder
Touch pad deactivated
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
Micref Level low
Wind Noise Reduct.
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Low Lux
Spot Meter/Fcs/Spot Meter/Exposure
Intelligent Auto
101-0005
Data file name
Protect
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Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
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About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder
This camcorder is equipped to be water-proof, dust-proof and shock-proof. Damage caused from misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the camcorder is not covered by the limited warranty.
This camcorder is water-proof/dust-proof equivalent to IEC60529 IP58. The camcorder is operable up to a water depth of 5 m (16 feet) for 60 minutes. Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized water, such as from a tap. Do not use in hot springs. Use the camcorder in the recommended operating water temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Meeting MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock standards, this product has passed the required tests when dropped from a height of 1.5 m (4 feet) above a 5 cm (2 in.) -thick plywood board (with the LCD screen closed, facing toward the camcorder body)*.
* Depending on use conditions and circumstances, no guarantee is made regarding damage to,
malfunction of, or the water-proof performance of this camcorder.
As for dust-proof/shock-proof performance, there is no guarantee that the camcorder will not become scratched or dented. Sometimes water-proof performance is lost if the camcorder is subjected to a strong shock such as from being dropped. We recommend the camcorder be inspected at an authorized repair shop for a fee. Accessories supplied do not meet water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof specifications.
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