Sony HDR-MV1 User Guide

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HDR-MV1

Music Video Recorder User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.

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Parts and controls/Screen indicators

Parts and controls Screen indicators

About language setting

Operating your camcorder

Selecting items on the LCD screen

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Checking the supplied items

Supplied items

Power supply

Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) Using the camcorder while supplying it with power

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Preparing the recording media

Inserting a memory card

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Recording

Shooting movies Recording sound Screen indicators during recording

Useful functions for recording

Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring

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Playback

Playing movies/audio files

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Playing images on a high definition TV

Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync

Using “BRAVIA” Sync

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Saving contents with a computer

What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing/management software in your computer Starting the editing/management software Importing files to your computer without using software

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Using the Wi - Fi function

What you can do using the Wi- Fi function

Control your camcorder via smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC

Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC

Sending movies to the smartphone

Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC

Connecting a smartphone

Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Connecting to your NFC- compatible Android smartphone or tablet

Installing the PlayMemories Mobile

On the “PlayMemories Mobile” software

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Using menu items

Setting up menu items

Recording Mode

Movie Audio

Camera/Audio

White Balance Exposure Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Auto Back Light Face Detection Audio Format Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Audio Output Timing Volume Ext. Audio Input Set Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode

Playback Function

Edit/Copy

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Send to Smartphone Delete Protect

Setup

Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F. File Number Edit Device Name SSID/PW Reset HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Setting Area Setting

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If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playback on the TV Connecting to a computer Wi-Fi

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self- diagnosis display Warning Indicators

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Maintenance and precautions

About the memory card About the battery pack

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card

Recording time of movies/sound

Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with the battery pack Expected shooting time of movies Expected recording time of sound

Using your camcorder abroad

On trademarks

License

Notes on the License

Specifications

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Inserting a memory card

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How to use this User Guide

Parts and controls/Screen indicators

Parts and controls Screen indicators

About language setting

Operating your camcorder

Selecting items on the LCD screen

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Getting started

Checking the supplied items

Supplied items

Power supply

Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) Using the camcorder while supplying it with power

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Preparing the recording media

Recording

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Recording

Shooting movies Recording sound Screen indicators during recording

Useful functions for recording

Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring

Playback

Playing movies/audio files

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Playing images on a TV

Playing images on a high definition TV

Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync

Using “BRAVIA” Sync

Saving images with a computer

Saving contents with a computer

What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing/management software in your computer Starting the editing/management software

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Importing files to your computer without using software

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Using the Wi-Fi function

Using the Wi - Fi function

What you can do using the Wi- Fi function

Control your camcorder via smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using

Ctrl with Smartphone

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NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC

Sending movies to the smartphone

Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC

Connecting a smartphone

Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Connecting to your NFC- compatible Android smartphone or tablet

Installing the PlayMemories Mobile

On the “PlayMemories Mobile” software

Customizing your camcorder

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Using menu items

Setting up menu items

Recording Mode

Movie Audio

Camera/Audio

White Balance Exposure Low Lux Scene Selection Fader Auto Back Light Face Detection Audio Format Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Audio Output Timing Volume Ext. Audio Input Set

My Button

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Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode

Playback Function

Edit/Copy

Send to Smartphone Delete Protect

Setup

Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F. File Number Edit Device Name SSID/PW Reset HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Setting Area Setting

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Troubleshooting

If you have problems

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Troubleshooting

Overall operations Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playback on the TV Connecting to a computer Wi-Fi

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self- diagnosis display Warning Indicators

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Maintenance and precautions

About the memory card About the battery pack

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card

Recording time of movies/sound

Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with the battery pack Expected shooting time of movies Expected recording time of sound

Using your camcorder abroad

On trademarks

License

Notes on the License

Specifications

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Specifications

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Search by operation

Setting the date and time

Date & Time Setting Area Setting

Identifying part names

Parts and controls

Recording audio files

Recording sound

Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation

Useful functions for recording

Recording people clearly

Face Detection Scene Selection (Spotlight)

Selecting a movie shooting mode

REC Mode

Changing the audio recording format

Audio Format

Adjusting the internal microphone level

Int. Mic. Rec. Level

Reducing low frequency sound such as noise from air conditioners

Low Cut Filter

Monitoring sound

Audio monitoring

Synchronizing the monitored sound with the LCD screen or with movies output via HDMI

Audio Output Timing

Using an external MTR or microphone

Ext. Audio Input Set

Shooting movies in a dim place

Low Lux

Recording faces of people on a stage clearly

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Scene Selection (Spotlight)

Saving battery power

Power Save

Recording without worrying about the remaining battery power

Using the camcorder while supplying it with power

Playing images on a TV

Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Deleting files

Delete

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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.

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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.

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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

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default settings. The default setting is indicated by

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Parts and controls

START/STOP button POWER button Lens cap Cap string Lens Recording lamp Microphones Speaker Loop for the cap string/the strap Battery cover

(N mark)

NFC: Near Field Communication

LCD screen

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(Playback) button

(headphones) jack CHG (charge) lamp Multi/Micro USB Terminal

Supports Micro USB compatible devices.

Micro HDMI OUT jack LINE IN jack/

(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) Multi-selector Tripod receptacle

Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

Depending on the specifications of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction.

Memory card slot Memory card access lamp

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Screen indicators

The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.

Indicator Meaning

MENU button

Indicator Meaning

Warning

Playback mode

NFC

Fader Face Detection Scene Selection

White Balance Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection) Airplane Mode

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Indicator Meaning

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0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated remaining recording time

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Recording image quality (MP4), shooting mode (1080/720) Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media

Current playing movie or audio file number/Number of total recorded movies or audio files

Indicator Meaning

Low Lux Exposure Intelligent Auto

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Mode switching

101-0005

/ /

Audio Format

Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.

Data file type/name Audio level meter Audio input settings (internal microphone/external

microphone/other devices)

Low Cut Filter Protect

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About language setting

Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary. The onscreen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. [Details]

Select desired language.

[Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a

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1. Move the multi-selector towards / / / to select the desired item.

2. Press the center of the multi-selector to enter.

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Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.

Camcorder (1) USB cable (Micro USB cable) (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 (1) Lens cap (1) Cap string (1) “Operating Guide” (1)

Notes

The editing/management software can be downloaded from the Sony website.

[Details]

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Attaching the battery pack

1. Remove the battery cover.

A: Battery cover

2. Attach the battery pack in the direction of the arrows.

A: Notch

3. Attach the battery cover.

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You can use only NP-BX1 (supplied) with your camcorder. In the default setting, the camcorder turns itself off not to consume the battery power when no operations are performed for about 5 minutes ([Power Save]). To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack.

To remove the battery pack

Turn off your camcorder, remove the battery cover, and then remove the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

To check the remaining battery power

An icon indicating the remaining battery power is displayed.

High Low Empty

It will take approximately 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery power. The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly depending on ambient conditions and the environment in which you are using your camcorder. Your camcorder cannot display the remaining battery life in minutes using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery.

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1. Attach the battery pack. [Details]

2. When the camcorder is on, press the POWER button to turn it off.

A: POWER button

3. Open the jack cover, and then connect the camcorder to a running computer

using the USB cable (supplied).

A: USB jack (computer) B: CHG (charge) lamp C: Jack cover D: USB cable (supplied)

The CHG (charge) lamp is lit. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from your camcorder.

Charging time

Approximately 245 minutes are required to fully charge a fully discharged battery

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pack.

The charging time is measured when charging the camcorder at a room 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).

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Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor (sold separately)

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1. Attach the battery pack. [Details]

2. When the camcorder is on, press the POWER button to turn it off.

A: POWER button

3. Open the jack cover, and then connect the camcorder to a wall outlet (wall

socket) using the USB cable (supplied) and AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold separately).

A: CHG (charge) lamp B: Jack cover C: USB cable (supplied) D: AC-UD10 (sold separately)

Charging time

Approximately 155 minutes are required to fully charge a fully discharged battery

pack.

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The charging time is measured when charging the camcorder at a room 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).

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You can use the camcorder while supplying power by connecting the AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camcorder.

1. Attach the battery pack. [Details]

2. Open the jack cover, and then connect the camcorder to a wall outlet (wall

socket) using the USB cable (supplied) and AC-UD10 AC Adaptor (sold separately).

A: CHG (charge) lamp B: Jack cover C: USB cable (supplied) D: AC-UD10 (sold separately)

3. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder for using it.

A: POWER button

Notes

You may not be able to supply power to the camcorder without the battery pack

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attached.

Supplying power to the camcorder from a computer

By connecting the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (supplied), you can play back or import files to the computer while supplying power to the camcorder.

Notes

The recording function is not available while supplying power from the computer. When you connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable during playback, the USB connection screen appears. It will turn to the playback

screen if you select

[yes].

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1. Turn on the camcorder by pressing the POWER button.

A: POWER button

2. Select the desired language, using the multi-selector.

3. Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next].

4. Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the date format and the date

and time.

If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the

value with When you select

/ .

, the date and time setting operation is complete.

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You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select desired language.

[Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a

To turn off the power

Press the POWER button.

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To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting]

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1. Open the memory card cover.

2. Install a memory card straight in the direction illustrated.

3. Close the memory card cover.

A: When inserting a microSD memory card B: Terminal C: When inserting “Memory Stick Micro” media D: Printed surface E: Memory card cover

Notes

The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. Insert the memory card straight in the right direction so that the camcorder can recognize it. Make sure any warning message related to the memory card is not displayed.

[Details]

If you insert a memory card in the wrong direction or at an angle, you cannot use it. Do not insert more than 1 memory card. 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 computer, etc. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card. [Details]

Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card

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may be damaged. Insert a memory card that fits the memory card slot size. Otherwise, it will cause a malfunction. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.

Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

Capacity (operation verified)

microSD memory card microSDHC memory

card microSDXC memory

card “Memory Stick Micro”

media (Mark2)

Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

Notes

Movies saved on the microSDXC 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 format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data saved will be lost.

* The exFAT is a file system that is used for the microSDXC memory cards.

Up to 32 GB

Up to 64 GB

Up to 16 GB —

SD Speed Class

Class 4 or faster

Described in this manual

microSD card

“Memory Stick Micro” media

To eject the memory card

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

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Confirming the recording media: Screen indicators during recording

Expected shooting time of movies

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Shooting movies

Movies are shot in the MP4 format ([Audio Format] is [AAC LC] in the default setting).

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

A: POWER button

2. Press START/STOP to start shooting.

The LCD screen will be dimmed about 3 seconds after starting shooting (in the default setting). To stop shooting, press START/STOP again.

Notes

The maximum continuous shooting time of movies is about 13 hours.

When a movie file exceeds 4 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.

The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the

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recording media after shooting has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor (sold separately).

Access lamp is lit or flashing

The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is on The LCD screen of your camcorder can display shooting movies across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of movies when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you shoot movies with [Grid Line] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Grid Line] as a guide. Since the camcorder is equipped with a high-sensitivity microphone, noise or operation sound may be recorded in the following situations.

When shooting by holding the camcorder

When operating the multi-selector

Related topics

Expected shooting time of movies

To hide items on the LCD screen: [Display Setting] Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Info] Changing the audio recording format: [Audio Format] Canceling the LCD screen automatic lights-out function: [Auto Monitor Off] Recording sound: [Recording sound]

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Recording sound

Sound is recorded as a WAV file.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

A: POWER button

2. Select the

The camcorder enters sound recording mode.

button.

3. Press START/STOP to start recording sound.

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

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Notes

When the file size exceeds 2 GB (approximately 2 hours 50 minutes when recording continuously), recording stops.

Functions available in sound recording mode

The following functions are available.

[Ctrl with Smartphone] [Low Cut Filter] [Int. Mic. Rec. Level] [Ext. Mic. Rec. Level] [Volume] [Ext. Audio Input Set] [My Button] [Display Setting] [Audio Level Display] [Auto Monitor Off]

Functions available for audio files

The following functions are available.

[Delete] [Protect]

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Expected recording time of sound

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Screen indicators during recording

Described here are icons for both movie shooting and sound recording modes.

MENU button Status detected by Intelligent Auto NFC connection Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Recording media Estimated recording remaining time, Recording format, Movie

size Audio input settings Audio recording format for movies Mode switching button Intelligent Auto button Audio level meter My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons

displayed in this area)

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Intelligent Auto

Your camcorder shoots movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is the default setting.)

1. Select

2. Point the camcorder toward the subject and start shooting.

The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed.

[On] on the shooting screen.

Scene detection: (Backlight), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light)

To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off] on the shooting screen.

Notes

The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the shooting conditions.

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[Low Lux]

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Audio monitoring

1. Connect headphones (sold separately) to the (headphones) jack.

To adjust the volume from the headphones, in recording standby mode, select

on the LCD screen.

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Playing movies/audio files

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

A: POWER button

2. Press

(Playback) to enter playback mode.

3. Select the desired type of file ([ MOVIE] or [ AUDIO]).

4. Select your desired file.

The camcorder plays from the selected file to the last file.

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5. Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD screen for various playback operations.

Volume

Delete

/

Fast-reverse/fast-forward

Play/Pause

Stop / Repeat an audio file

/

Previous/Next

Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the file being played back.

As you repeat selecting about 5 times

Select

/ during pause to play movies slowly.

about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.

/ during playback, files are played as fast as

Playback screen

: Date : MENU

: To the previous event

: Previous

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: Next : To the next event : To the movie/sound recording screen : Last played file : Total recorded time in the Event : Switch the type of playback file (movie/audio)

Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.” On the audio file index screen, the file format, recorded time and file number appear.

To play back files with other devices

You may not be able to play back files recorded on your camcorder with other devices normally. Also, you may not be able to play back files recorded on other devices with your camcorder.

Notes

To prevent your file data from being lost, save all your recorded files on external media periodically.

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TV > Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV

:Signal flow

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

2. Connect the HDMI cable (

the camcorder and to the HDMI IN jack (

sold separately) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on

) on the TV.

3. Play a movie on the camcorder.

On an HDMI cable (sold separately)

Using an authorized HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable is recommended. Use an HDMI micro connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.

Notes

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.

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You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable (sold separately).

Notes

There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander. Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [On]. Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously.

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You can edit your recorded files and post your movie files to video-file sharing sites using the editing/management software. Visit the following website to download the software.

www.sony.net/pm/mvr/

Notes

An Internet connection is required to install the software.

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You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL.

www.sony.net/pm/mvr/

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1. Access the following download page using an Internet browser on your computer, and then install the software following the on-screen instructions.

www.sony.net/pm/mvr/

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Windows

1. Double-click the software icon on the desktop.

When using Windows 8, select the software icon from the start screen.

Mac

1. Double-click the software icon in the Applications folder.

The editing/management software starts.

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When the AutoPlay Wizard appears on the computer screen after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer, click [Open folder to view files]

[OK] one of the folders on the table below, and then copy your desired files to your computer.

About file names

File type Memory card Folder File name

MP4

WAV

microSD

MP_ROOT

Memory Stick Micro microSD PRIVATE/AUDIO Memory Stick Micro AUDIO

stands for file numbers (0001 to 9999).

MAH0

WAAV

.MP4

.WAV

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The Wi-Fi function of your camcorder allows you to do the following operations.

Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet

Prepare your smartphone or tablet.

Operating the camcorder with your smartphone or tablet

Prepare your smartphone or tablet.

Notes

You cannot save recorded files on your computer or transfer audio files to your smartphone or tablet using the Wi-Fi function of your camcorder. You cannot use the Wi-Fi function of your camcorder to connect to a public wireless network. Wi-Fi functions introduced in this User Guide are not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets. The information on supported OS versions is as of September 1, 2013.

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Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control without using NFC Using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control using NFC

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You can operate the camcorder using your smartphone or tablet as a remote control.

1. Install “PlayMemories Mobile” onto your smartphone or tablet.

If the “PlayMemories Mobile” software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet, upgrade it to the latest version. Refer to the “PlayMemories Mobile” support web page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/) for the latest information of supported OS. “PlayMemories Mobile” is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets.

2. Select

You can also enter the recording mode, and then select [Camera/Audio] [ Recording Assist] [Ctrl with Smartphone]. The SSID and password appear and the camcorder will be connectable from

your smartphone or tablet.

on the recording screen of the camcorder.

A: SSID B: Password

3. Connect the smartphone or tablet to the camcorder by making operations on the

smartphone or tablet.

When you use an Android smartphone, on the smartphone, start up the “PlayMemories Mobile,” then select the SSID displayed on the camcorder, and then enter the password displayed on the camcorder. When you use an iPhone or iPad, select [Settings]

displayed on the camcorder, and then start up “PlayMemories Mobile.” You are only required to enter the password the first time.

4. Operate the camcorder using the smartphone or tablet.

[Wi-Fi] the SSID

A: START/STOP button

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B: File type

Notes

Files will be saved not on the smartphone or tablet but on the camcorder. The application operation method and screen display are subject to change due to future updates.

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On the “PlayMemories Mobile” software Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to your iPhone or iPad

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You can operate the camcorder using your NFC-compatible Android smartphone or tablet as a remote control.

1. Install “PlayMemories Mobile” onto your smartphone or tablet.

If the “PlayMemories Mobile” software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet, upgrade it to the latest version. Refer to the “PlayMemories Mobile” support web page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/) for the latest information of supported OS. “PlayMemories Mobile” is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets.

2. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More...] and place a checkmark next to [NFC].

3. In recording mode, touch tablet.

on the camcorder to on your smartphone or

Cancel the sleep function and screen-lock on your smartphone or tablet in advance.

Make sure that Keep the smartphone or tablet in contact with the camcorder for one or two seconds until “PlayMemories Mobile” starts. If the connection is not established using NFC, try to establish the connection following the procedure in “Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet.”

[Details]

4. Operate the camcorder using the smartphone or tablet.

is displayed on the LCD screen of the camcorder.

A: START/STOP button

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B: File type

Notes

Files will be recorded not on the smartphone or tablet but on the camcorder. The application operation method and screen display are subject to change due to future updates.

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You can transfer movies to your smartphone or tablet.

1. Install “PlayMemories Mobile” onto your smartphone or tablet.

If the “PlayMemories Mobile” software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet, upgrade it to the latest version. Refer to the “PlayMemories Mobile” support web page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/) for the latest information of supported OS. “PlayMemories Mobile” is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets.

2. Press

(Playback) to enter playback mode.

Select [ MOVIE] as the file type to play back. [Details]

3. Select Device].

When [Select on Smartphone] is selected, all movies saved on the memory card will be displayed on the smartphone.

4. Add a check mark

[Edit/Copy] [Send to Smartphone] [Select on This

to the desired movie, and then select .

The SSID and password appear and the camcorder will be connectable from

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your smartphone or tablet.

A: SSID B: Password

5. Connect the smartphone or tablet to the camcorder by making operations on the

smartphone or tablet.

When you use an Android smartphone, on the smartphone, start up the “PlayMemories Mobile,” then select the SSID displayed on the camcorder, and then enter the password displayed on the camcorder. When you use an iPhone or iPad, select [Settings]

[Wi-Fi] the SSID

displayed on the camcorder, and then start up “PlayMemories Mobile.” You are only required to enter the password the first time. Movies stored on the camcorder will be transferred to the smartphone or tablet. Transferred movies will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android smartphone/tablet or in Album on an iPhone/iPad.

Notes

You cannot transfer audio files to your smartphone or tablet. If any movies are not recorded on your camcorder, [Send to Smartphone] does not work.

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You can transfer movies to your NFC-compatible Android smartphone or tablet.

1. Install “PlayMemories Mobile” onto your smartphone or tablet. If the “PlayMemories Mobile” software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet, upgrade it to the latest version. Refer to the “PlayMemories Mobile” support web page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/) for the latest information of supported OS. “PlayMemories Mobile” is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones or tablets.

2. Press

movie.

3. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More...] and place a

checkmark next to [NFC].

(Playback) to enter playback mode, and then play back your desired

4. Touch on the camcorder to on your smartphone or tablet.

Cancel the sleep function and screen-lock on your smartphone or tablet in advance.

Make sure that

is displayed on the LCD screen of the camcorder.

Keep the smartphone or tablet in contact with the camcorder for one or two

seconds until “PlayMemories Mobile” starts.

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If the connection is not established using NFC, try to establish the connection following the procedure in “Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet without using NFC.” [Details]

5. Movies stored on the camcorder will be transferred to the smartphone or tablet. Transferred movies will be stored on Android Gallery.

Notes

You cannot transfer audio files to your smartphone or tablet. If any movies are not recorded on your camcorder, [Send to Smartphone] does not work.

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You can connect your Android smartphone or tablet to your camcorder as shown below. From [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone], display the password and the SSID on the LCD screen of the camcorder.

1. Start up “PlayMemories Mobile.”

2. On your smartphone, select the SSID (device name) displayed on the

camcorder.

3. On your smartphone, enter the password displayed on the camcorder.

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You can connect your iPhone or iPad to your camcorder as shown below. From [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone], display the password and the SSID on the LCD screen of the camcorder.

1. Open the settings menu of your iPhone.

2. Select Wi-Fi.

3. On your iPhone, select the SSID (device name) displayed on the camcorder.

4. On your iPhone, enter the password displayed on the camcorder.

5. Confirm that your iPhone is connected to the SSID displayed on the camcorder.

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6. Return to Home and start up “PlayMemories Mobile.”

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You can connect your NFC-compatible Android smartphone or tablet to your camcorder easily.

1. Touch them.

Cancel the sleep function and screen-lock on your smartphone or tablet in advance.

on the camcorder to on your smartphone or tablet to connect

Make sure that Keep the smartphone or tablet in contact with the camcorder for one or two seconds until “PlayMemories Mobile” starts. If the connection is not established using NFC, try to establish the connection following the procedure in “Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet.”

[Details]

is displayed on the LCD screen of the camcorder.

What you can do via NFC connection

Operations available by touching the camcorder with your NFC-compatible smartphone differ depending on the conditions of the camcorder.

When the camcorder is in recording mode [Ctrl with Smartphone] starts up. When the camcorder is in movie playback mode [Send to Smartphone] starts up.

Notes

To use the one-touch functions of the camcorder, an NFC-compatible

smartphone or tablet is required.

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NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for short-range wireless communication technology.

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To perform the operations such as [Ctrl with Smartphone] and [Send to Smartphone], “PlayMemories Mobile” is necessary. Install it from the application store of your smartphone or tablet. If the “PlayMemories Mobile” software is already installed on your smartphone or tablet, upgrade it to the latest version. For details on “PlayMemories Mobile,” refer to the “PlayMemories Mobile” support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/).

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The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.

Recording Mode (Items for selecting a recording mode)

Camera/Audio (Items for customized recording)

Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size)

Playback Function (Items for playback)

Edit/Copy (Items for editing images such as transferring to a smartphone or

protecting)

Setup (Other setup items)

1. Select

2. Select a category.

.

3. Select your desired menu item.

Notes

Select

to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen.

To find a menu item quickly

The [Camera/Audio] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-

category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category

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selected.

A: Sub-category icons

When you cannot select a menu item

Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item.

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Movie

Enters the movie shooting mode. The settings can be done with on the recording screen as well.

1.

[Recording Mode] [Movie].

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Audio

Records sound (WAV file). The settings can be done with on the recording screen as well.

1.

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[Recording Mode] [Audio].

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White Balance

You can adjust the color balance to the shooting environment.

1. [Camera/Audio] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance].

2. Select the desired item.

(Auto)

The white balance is adjusted automatically. If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.

(Outdoor)

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following shooting conditions:

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

(Indoor)

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following shooting 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.

Select [

].

Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under

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the same lightning conditions as you will shoot the subject. Select [

]. If the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance.

Notes

Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. While you are shooting a movie,

(One Push) cannot be set.

If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto].

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Exposure

You can fix the brightness of a movie manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Manual Settings] [Exposure].

Auto

The exposure is adjusted automatically.

Manual

Select the subject is black or the light is dim.

if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select if

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Low Lux

You can shoot bright color movies, even in dim light.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux].

Off

The Low Lux function is not used.

On (

The Low Lux function is used.

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Scene Selection

You can shoot movies effectively in various situations.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Camera Settings] [Scene Selection].

(Auto)

Adjusts image quality automatically.

(Night Scene)

Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in night scenes.

(Sunrise&Sunset)

Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.

(Fireworks)

Takes spectacular shots of fireworks.

(Landscape)

Shoots subjects adjusting the color according to the sky or greenery color.

(Spotlight)

Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.

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(Snow)

Takes bright movies of a white landscape.

Notes

If you set [Scene Selection], the [White Balance] setting is canceled.

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Fader

You can shoot a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Camera Settings] [ Fader].

Off

Does not use an effect.

White Fader (

Fades in/out with the white effect. Out

In

)

Black Fader ( )

Fades in/out with the black effect. Movies shot using the [Black Fader] effect may appear dark on the index screen. Out

Notes

When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared.

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Auto Back Light

Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Camera Settings] [Auto Back Light].

On

The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically.

Off

Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.

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Face Detection

You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Your camcorder adjusts the color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Face] [Face Detection].

Auto

Detects faces without distinction between adults and children.

Child Priority (

Gives faces of children priority.

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Adult Priority ( )

Gives faces of adults priority.

Off (

Does not detect faces.

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Shooting conditions for better face detection performance

Shoot in a sufficiently bright place. The subject is not wearing glasses, a hat or mask. The subject faces directly towards the camcorder.

Notes

Faces may not be detected depending on shooting conditions.

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Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Audio > Audio Format

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Audio Format

You can select your desired audio format for movie shooting.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Audio] [Audio Format].

Linear PCM (

Records in the Linear PCM format.

AAC LC ( )

Records in the AAC LC format which is suitable for file sharing.

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Notes

MP4 movies shot with [Audio Format] set to [Linear PCM] cannot be played back on some equipment or services, including Blu-ray Disc players (including Sony products). For detailed information, check the camcorder support page before use.

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Low Cut Filter

This function allows you to cut noise in the low frequency range during recording. Use this function to reduce noise from fixtures such as air conditioners or projector fans or when recording in a small music venues surrounded by concrete walls.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Audio] [Low Cut Filter].

Off

Records low frequency sound without reducing noise.

On (

Reduces noise in the low frequency range during recording.

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Int. Mic. Rec. Level

You can adjust recording sensitivity when using the internal microphone.

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2. Press to boost the recording level and to lower the recording level.

Notes

[Camera/Audio] [ Audio] [Int. Mic. Rec. Level].

± appears next to the internal microphone ( Select [RESET] to restore to the default setting.

When connecting an external device such as an MTR or external microphone to the LINE IN/ recording level of the internal microphone. We recommend that you check and adjust the recording level wearing headphones. When continuously recording loud sound, lower the recording level in advance to record dynamic sound. Regardless of the setting value of the recording level, the limiter is always available.

(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER), you cannot adjust the

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Ext. Mic. Rec. Level

You can adjust recording sensitivity when using an external microphone.

1.

2. Press to boost the recording level and to lower the recording level.

Notes

[Camera/Audio] [ Audio] [Ext. Mic. Rec. Level].

± appears next to the external microphone ( Select [RESET] to restore to the default setting.

The setting will not be activate when [Ext. Audio Input Set] is set to [Other Device]. We recommend that you check and adjust the recording level wearing headphones. When continuously recording loud sound, lower the recording level in advance to record dynamic sound. Regardless of the setting value of the recording level, the limiter is always available. If an external microphone or the like is not connected to the LINE IN/ (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER), you cannot adjust the recording level.

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Audio Output Timing

You can set the timing to output sound when shooting a movie.

1.

2. Select the desired item.

[Camera/Audio] [ Audio] [Audio Output Timing].

Live

Outputs the sound without delaying during recording.

Lip Sync

Synchronizes sound to the movie during shooting and outputs.

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Volume

You can adjust the sound volume during playback.

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2. Adjust the volume by pressing / .

[Camera/Audio] [ Audio] [Volume].

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Ext. Audio Input Set

You can set the suitable sound for the connected device.

1. Connect an external device to the LINE IN/ POWER).

The [Ext. Audio Input Set (Ext. Audio Input Set)] screen appears. If the [Ext. Audio Input Set (Ext. Audio Input Set)] screen does not appear,

select

[Camera/Audio] [ Audio] [Ext. Audio Input Set].

(microphone) jack (PLUG IN

2. Select the connected external device.

External Microphone (

Suitable setting for an external microphone. Allows you to set [Ext. Mic. Rec. Level].

Other Device ( )

Suitable setting for devices other than a microphone.

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Sony HDR-MV1 User Guide

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User Manual

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Getting started

Recording

Playback

Playing images on a TV

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Using the Wi-Fi function

Customizing your camcorder

Troubleshooting

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