Sony HDR-PJ790VE, HDR-PJ780VE, HDR-PJ790E User Manual

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4-452-094-12(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
Please also refer to :
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
Table of contents
Recording/Playback
Advanced operations
Editing
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Saving images on an external media device
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
HDR-PJ780E/PJ780VE/PJ790/PJ790E/PJ790V/PJ790VE
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Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HDR­Serial No. Model No. AC­Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety 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 safety. 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, convenience 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 avoid injury from tip-over.
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 way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, 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 for the power outlet.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
A Type
(American
Type)
B Type
(British Type)
BF Type
(British Type)
B3 Type
(British Type)
C Type
(CEE Type)
SE Type
(CEE Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
or only the United States
F U
se a supplied power cord.
Europe
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Austria 230 50 C Belgium 230 50 C Czech 220 50 C Denmark 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 Luxemburg 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) Plug type
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
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O Type
(Ocean Type)
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Thailand 220 50 C/BF Vietnam 220 50 A/C
Oceania
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230/240 50 O
North America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A
Central America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
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) Plug type
Argentina 220 50 C/BF/O Brazil 127/220 60 A/C Chile 220 50 C Colombia 120 60 A Peru 220 60 A/C Venezuela 120 60 A
Middle East
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Iran 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) Plug type
Algeria 127/220 50 C 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
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CAUTION
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.
Do not disassemble.
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Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
AC Adaptor
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 any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to
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Note on the power cord (mains lead)
The power cord (mains lead) is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 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 following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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For Customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ790V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the State of California , USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-PJ780VE/PJ790VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/
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EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of­life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from
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the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
or
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
About language setting
Change the screen language before using the
camcorder if necessary (p. 22). The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures.
On recording
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 be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a TV that supports the signal format for your camcorder. For details on the signal format, refer to “How to use this manual”
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Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be violate to the copyright laws.
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. If any of those
are done, 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 card when the access
mp (p. 25) is lit or flashing
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removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 15) or the
access lamp (p. 25) are lit or flashing
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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.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations.
In this manual, the internal memory of the
camcorder and the memory card are called “recording media.”
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc.
LCD Panel , viewfinder
The LCD screen and viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Black points
White, red, blue or green points
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
The example images used in this manual 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.
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide)

“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder.
Access the Sony support page.
1
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/
Select your country or region.
2
Search for the model name
3
of your camcorder within the support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder.
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How to use this manual

In this manual, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ...” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder.
odels with GPS)
(M
(Models with the NTSC color system)
To confirm the model name of your camcorder
See the bottom of your camcorder.

Differences in functions

Model name (HDR-xxx)
Model name
Capacity of internal
memory
Signal format
USB
connection
HDR-PJ780E 32 GB PAL Output only
HDR-PJ780VE 32 GB PAL Output only
HDR-PJ790 96 GB NTSC Input/Output
HDR-PJ790E 96 GB PAL Output only
HDR-PJ790V
96 GB NTSC Input/Output
HDR-PJ790VE 96 GB PAL Output only
Notes
For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.
ety Regulation (p. 2)
Saf
rts and controls (p. 14)
Pa
u lists (p. 51)
Men
ecifications (p. 65)
Sp
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (p. 58)
GPS
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Table of contents

Read this first . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 3
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide) . .. . .. .. . .. .. . 10
How to use this manual . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. 11
Differences in functions . . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 11
Parts and controls . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 14
Getting started
Supplied Items. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 18
Charging the battery pack . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 19
Charging the battery using your computer . . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 20
Charging the battery pack abroad . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . 21
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . 22
Changing the language setting . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . 22
Preparing the recording media . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 25
Selecting a recording medium . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 25
Inserting a memory card . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. 25
Recording/Playback
Recording . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . 27
Recording movies . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 27
Shooting photos . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 28
Zooming . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . 30
Playback . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. 31
Advanced operations
Recording images with various settings . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . 34
Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 34
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . 34
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
(Intelligent Auto) . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . 35
Selecting the recording format of movies .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 35
Using the manual adjustment features . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 36
Recording information on your location (Models with GPS) .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . 37
Playing images on a TV . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 37
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 38
Using the built-in projector .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 39
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Editing
Editing on your camcorder . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . . 41
Deleting movies and photos . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 41
Dividing a movie . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 41
Capturing a photo from a movie . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . 42
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Playing images on a computer . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . 43
What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows) . . .. . .. . .. 43
Software for Mac . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . 43
Preparing a computer (Windows) . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 44
Checking the computer system. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. 44
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer . . .. .. . .. . .. . 44
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 45
Saving images on an external media device
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder . . .. . .. . .. .. . 46
Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image
quality . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 47
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 50
Menu lists . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 51
Others/Index
Troubleshooting . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 55
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 56
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 58
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack .. . .. . .. .. . 58
Expected recording time of movies . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 58
Expected number of recordable photos .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 60
About handling of your camcorder . .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . . 61
Specifications .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. 65
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
PRODUCTS (Models with GPS) . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . 68
Screen indicators . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . 72
Index . . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 74
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Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Multi interface shoe
For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony service facility.
Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed.
Flash/Video light
Lens (Carl Zeiss lens)
Remote sensor/Infrared port
Camera recording lamp (53)
The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.
Built-in microphone
MANUAL button (36)
MANUAL dial (36)
LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 24)
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.
Speakers
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (39)
Projector lens (39)
GPS antenna (HDR-PJ780VE/PJ790V/
PJ790VE)
A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.
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LIGHT (Video Light) button
NIGHTSHOT button
POWER button
Memory card access lamp (25)
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Memory card slot (25)
(View Images) button
PROJECTOR button (39)
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamp
MODE button
PROJECTOR IN jack (40)
RESET button
Press RESET using a pointed object.
Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
HDMI OUT jack (37)
Power zoom lever (30)
PHOTO button (28)
Eyecup
Viewfinder (23)
START/STOP button (27)
Battery pack (19)
DC IN jack (19)
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (23)
CHG (charge) lamp (19)
(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)
(headphones) jack
Grip belt
Loop for a shoulder belt
Built-in USB Cable (20)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal (37)
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
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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.
BATT (battery) release lever (21)
To fasten the grip belt
To attach the lens hood
To remove the lens hood, turn the securing ring
of the lens hood in the opposite direction from that of the arrow.
Remove the lens hood when you record movies using the NightShot function. If you do not do so, the shadow of the lens hood will be reflected and recorded in your movies.
Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with the supplied remote commander.
To attach the Step Down Ring
Align the Step Down Ring with the camcorder properly (), then turn it in the direction of the arrow until the Step Down Ring is locked in place ().
You can change the filter diameter to 37mm
(1 1/2 in.) by attaching the Step Down Ring, allowing you to use the recommended conversion lens.
You cannot attach the wide end conversion lens/ filter, if the Step Down Ring is attached.
To remove Step Down Ring, turn it in the opposite direction from that of the arrow.
Securing ring
Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow ().
When attaching the lens hood, align the opening section of the lens hood with the flash­emitting section of the camcorder properly.
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To attach the wind screen
The wind screen can reduce wind noise in windy conditions. Insert the front side of the built-in microphone into the hole at the bottom of the wind screen (), then pull the tag on the windscreen backwards until the wind screen covers the built-in microphone ().
When the lens hood is attached, it may be
difficult to attach the wind screen.
Pull the tag upward to remove the wind screen.
Wireless Remote Commander
Using the wireless remote commander is helpful when projecting recorded images from your camcorder.
DATA CODE button (53)
Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (models with GPS) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback.
PHOTO button (28)
Records as a still image the image that is displayed on the screen when this button is pressed.
SCAN/SLOW buttons (32)
/ (Previous/Next) buttons (31)
PLAY button
STOP button
DISPLAY button (28)
Transmitter
START/STOP button (27)
Power zoom buttons
PAUSE button
VISUAL INDEX button (31)
Displays an Index screen during playback.
////ENTER buttons
Displays a light blue frame on the LCD screen when you press any of these buttons. Select a desired button or an item with ///, then press ENTER to enter.
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Getting started

Supplied Items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.
Camcorder (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
HDMI cable (1)
USB connection support cable (1)
The USB connection support cable is designed
for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 20) is too short for connection.
Step Down Ring (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
Wind screen (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
Notes
The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be
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nloaded from the Sony website (p. 44).
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Charging the battery pack

Turn off your camcorder by
1
closing the LCD screen, and attach the battery pack (be sure to store the viewfinder first).
Align the indentation on the camcorder
and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards.
Connect the AC Adaptor () and
2
the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHG (charge) lamp turns on.
 
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.
CHG (charge) lamp
DC plug
Battery pack
Getting started
DC IN jack
Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack.
You cannot use the NP-FV30 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save], p. 54).
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Charging the battery using your computer

Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.
Built-in USB Cable
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
To charge the battery using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately)
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP­AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required to fully charge a fully discharged NP-FV50 battery pack (supplied).
When using the AC Adaptor: 155 min. When using your computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable
The charging times shown above are 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).
* The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable.
*: 280 min.
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To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack ().
To use your camcorder continuously for a long time
Connect the AC adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
For details on how to connect the AC adaptor, refer to “Charging the battery pack”
(p. 19).
By using the AC adaptor, you can use your camcorder without worrying about the battery running out of charge.
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder while holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
Recording time, Playing time (p. 58)
 
Remaining battery indicator (p. 29)

Charging 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 electronic voltage transformer.
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Turning the power on, and setting the date
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Date & Time
Back Next
and time
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
Open the LCD screen of your
1
camcorder and turn the power on.
You can also turn on the camcorder by
pressing POWER (p. 15).
Select the desired language, then
2
select [Next].
Select the desired geographical
3
area with
/ , then select
[Next].
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer
4
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 and time setting operation is complete.

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
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To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15). If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration on the right.
On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder
The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
Status
LCD screen Viewfinder
Power of the camcorder
Open Retracted On
Pulled out On
Closed Retracted Off
Pulled out On
Notes
Even if the LCD screen is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is not turned off. When you turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original position.
When you make recording with the viewfinder only
Getting started
Pull out the viewfinder () and close the LCD panel and then adjust the angle you
). If the indicator on the viewfinder
want ( appears blurred, adjust the appearance using the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located on the above of the viewfinder.
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To adjust the angle of the LCD panel
First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle ().
90 degrees (max.)
180 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the camcorder
To turn off the beep sound
Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].
Notes
The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select
[Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time].
Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] set to [On]. The clock may not automatically adjust to the correct time, depending on the country/ region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (models with GPS).
To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 54)
 
To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (p. 54)
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Preparing the recording media

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.
Default recording medium Alternative recording medium
Internal memory Memory card
Notes
You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.

Selecting a recording medium

Select [Setup] [
Media Settings] [Media
Select] the desired medium.

Inserting a memory card

Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks.
The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.]
screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.
Insert the card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated.
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Access lamp
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To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Notes
To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your
mcorder before the first use (p. 53). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and
ca the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is
s
played, format the memory card (p. 53).
di
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
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
SD Speed
Class
Capacity
(operation
Described in this
verified)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media Up to 64 GB
SD memory card
SDXC memory card
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
Notes
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
Movies recorded on the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards cannot be
imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT 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 recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards.
Class 4 or
faster
Up to 32 GB
Up to 64 GB SD cardSDHC memory card
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media
* file system by
Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (p. 72)
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (p. 58)
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Recording/Playback

Recording

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).

Recording movies

Open the LCD screen.
1
Press START/STOP to start
2
recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture).
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording (only when the viewfinder is retracted).
The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
The flash does not work while the
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.
cces
s lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing
A
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in [
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images
i
th [Grid Line] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Grid Line] (p. 52) as a guide.
w
Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 58)
[Media Select] (p. 25)
cordable time, remaining capacity [Media Info] (p. 53)
Re
(movie) lamp is lit.
REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate].
Recording/Playback
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Shooting photos

Open the LCD screen and press
1
MODE to turn on the
(Photo)
lamp.
You can also switch the shooting mode by
selecting [MODE] on the LCD screen.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
2
focus, then press it fully.
When the focus is adjusted properly,
AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen.
[Flash] (p. 52)
 
To change the image size: [
Image Size] (p. 52)
To display items on the LCD screen
Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes.
Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with functions convenient for recording.
To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 52)
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Screen indicators during recording
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STBY
AUTO
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5.1ch
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5.1ch
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Described here are icons for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer to the page in ( ) for details.
Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode),
PHOTO button (in photo recording mode)
MENU button (50)
Status detected by Intelligent Auto (35)
Recording status ([STBY]/[REC])
AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (28)
GPS triangulating status
Tracking focus
Zoom, Remaining battery
Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media
(72)
Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality, Frame rate, Recording
mode (HD/STD), Movie size (MP4) (34)
Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S)
Tracking focus cancel button
[MODE] (Shooting Mode) button (28)
Intelligent Auto button (35)
Audio mode (52), Audio Level Display (52)
View Images button (31)
My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (52)
*
Models with GPS
* (37)
Recording/Playback
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To record in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ().
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

Zooming

Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.
W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view
You can magnify images up to 17 times (Extended Zoom) the original size with the power zoom lever.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Notes
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.
You cannot change the zoom speed with the
The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.
1 You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming in the following cases:
When [
 
When the
SteadyShot] is set to other than [Active]
(Photo) lamp is lit
Further zooming: [Digital Zoom] (p. 51)
/ button on the LCD screen.
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Playback

MENU
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00:00:00
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For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View) or location of recording (Map View (models with GPS)).
Open the LCD screen and press
1
the
button on the camcorder
to enter the playback mode.
You can enter the playback mode by
selecting
Select / to move the desired
2
event to the center () and then select it ().
The camcorder displays recorded images as
an event automatically, based on the date and time.
Select the image.
3
The camcorder plays from the selected
image to the last image in the event.
on the LCD screen (p. 29).
Recording/Playback
Select the appropriate buttons
4
on the LCD screen for various playback operations.
Volume
Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back.
Delete
Context
Stop Play/stop slide show
Previous/Next
/
Fast-reverse/fast-forward
/
Play/Pause
/
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As you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about
MENU
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2013
1 1 2013 1-2
00:00:00
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10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
 
/ during pause to play movies slowly.
Select To repeat Slideshow, select
[Slideshow Set].
Screen display on the Event View screen
Remaining battery
To the MENU screen
Event name
To the Map View screen (models with GPS)
Events
To the previous event
To the next event
Time-line bar
Change to the movie/
photo recording mode
Change Event Scale button
To play back short movies
To go back to the Event
View screen
Event name
Recorded time/number of photos
Switch Image Type button
Previous
Movie
Next
Change to the movie/
Photo
photo recording mode
Last played image
Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.”
Notes
To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically
.
47).
(p
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded.
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To play movies and photos from the Map View (Models with GPS)
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Switch to the Map View by touching [Map View].
When you use the map data for the first time:
A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the
s
e agreement (p. 68).
licen You cannot use the map data if you touch [No]. However, when you try to use the map data for the second time, the same message will appear on the screen, and you can use the map data by touching [Yes].
To play back images with other devices
You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder
normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV
equipment of other manufacturers.
Recording/Playback
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Advanced operations

Recording images with various settings

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11

Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode)

You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. The
e
cording time (p. 58) or the type of media
r device to which the images can be copied may change, depending on the recording mode selected. ([Standard default setting.)
Select [Image Quality/
1
Size] [
Select the desired recording
2
mode.
REC Mode].
Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied
Types of media
On this camcorder
Internal memory
Memory card
On external devices
External media device
Blu-ray discs
AVCHD recording discs
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] is the
Recording mode
FX
*
PS
FH/
HQ/LP
* PS can be set only when the the [ Frame
Rate] is set to [60p] (models with the NTSC color system) / [50p] (models with the PAL color system).

Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)

A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (p. 52). ([Dual Capture] is the default setting.)
The camcorder is
The camcorder is detecting a face.
Notes
When set to the following, you cannot use the Smile Shutter function.
REC Mode]: [Highest Quality ]
[
Frame Rate]: [60p] (models with the
[ NTSC color system) or [50p] (models with the PAL color system)
Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.
[Smile Sensitivity] (p. 52)
detecting a smile (orange).
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Selecting the suitable setting
REC
AUTO
OFF
REC
REC
W
T
REC
AUTO
automatically for the recording situation (Intelligent Auto)
Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the
To record images brighter than those recorded using the Intelligent Auto function
Select [Camera/Mic]
Manual Settings] [Low Lux].
[
subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is the default setting.)
Select [On] at
1
the right bottom of the recording
Notes
The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions.
screen of movies or photos.
Selecting the recording format
Advanced operations
of movies
Your camcorder can record movies with three different recording formats.
Select [Image
1
Quality/Size]
Point the camcorder toward the
2
subject and start recording.
Select the desired image setting.
The icons that correspond to the
conditions detected are displayed.
Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backlight),
(Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), Camera-shake detection:
(Low light), (Macro)
(Walk),
(Tripod) Sound detection: NR)
To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select
[Off].
, (Auto Wind
2
HD Quality:
This format is a high definition digital video camera format. Enjoy beautiful images on a big screen.
MP4:
This format is easy for playing back your movies on a smartphone, for uploading to a network or for uploading to the Web.
STD Quality:
This format is a standard definition digital video camera format. This is useful for saving your movies to a DVD.
[ / /
Setting].
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Using the manual
Dial Setting
RESET
[MANUAL]: EXEC
Focus Exposure IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift White Balance Shift
STBY
adjustment features
It is convenient to make manual adjustments using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([Focus] in the default setting) to the MANUAL dial.
MANUAL button
MANUAL dial
Press MANUAL to switch to
1
manual operation mode.
Pressing MANUAL switches the operation
mode between manual and automatic.
Rotate the dial to make the
2
adjustment.
Items you can control with the MANUAL dial
[Focus] (p. 51)
 
[Exposure] (p. 51)
[IRIS] (p. 51)
[Shutter Speed] (p. 51)
[AE Shift] (p. 51)
[White Balance Shift] (p. 51)
Select [RESET] to reset the items adjusted
manually to the default settings.
3 Press MANUAL.
The camera data that appears on the LCD screen will differ, depending on the recording settings of the camcorder. The settings will be displayed with the following icons.
: Automatic
: Exposure is set manually.
: IRIS priority
: Shutter speed priority
Notes
Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. However, if you set [Exposure] after setting [AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override [AE Shift].
If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or [Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items are canceled.
[Data Code] (p. 53)
To assign the menu item to the MANUAL dial
1 Press and hold MANUAL down for a few
seconds.
2 Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the
item to be assigned.
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Recording
Playing images on a information on your location
GPS)
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
When you set [GPS Setting] to [On] (the default setting), the icon will appear on the screen and the camcorder will start searching for satellite signals. The icon displayed will vary according to the intensity of the signal received. The GPS function is available when
The following features are available if you use the
GPS (Global Positioning System)
function. Recording location information on
ovies or photos ([On] is the default
m setting.)
laying movies and photos by searching
P
f
or them from a map (Map View, p. 33)
splaying a map of your current
Di
lo
cation
(Models with
GPS triangulating
GPS
, or are displayed.
TV
If you connect the camcorder to the HDMI
input jack of a TV, the image quality viewed
on the TV screen is high definition image
quality (HD). And if you can connect the
camcorder to the A/V input jack of a TV,
the image quality viewed on the TV is
standard definition image quality (STD).
High definition
HDMI Cable (supplied)
Standard definition
Yellow
White
Red
AV Cable (sold
separately)
Advanced operations
If you do not want to record location information
Select [
General Settings] [GPS
[Setup]
Setting] [Off].
Notes
It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating.
Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas, as the radio signals can best be received in such areas.
The map always displays the north at the top.
Signal flow
Switch the input on the TV to the
1
connected jack.
Connect the camcorder to a TV.
2
Play a movie or a photo on the
3
camcorder (p. 31).
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Notes
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 19).
If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately) for connection.
When movies are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV.
When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio.
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority.
Wide

Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound

In the default setting, you can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound input.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using an AV Cable (sold separately). Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV:
[TV Type] (p. 53)
On “Photo TV HD”
This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD­compatible devices using an HDMI cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.
* The TV will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode when displaying photos.
*,
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately) to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
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Using the built-in projector

You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector.
Face the projector lens towards a
1
surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR.
Select [Image Shot on This
2
Device] on the LCD screen.
When the operating guide
3
screen appears, select [Project].
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever
The projected image is larger when the
distance between your camcorder and the reflecting surface increase.
It is recommended that you place the camcorder about 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or further away from the surface that the images are to be projected onto.
When playing back images, use
5
the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen, then press PHOTO button.
Power zoom lever
PHOTO button
For details on playback, see page 31.
When you use the wireless remote commander, use /// to move the selection frame and press ENTER to start playing the framed item.
To turn off the projector, press PROJECTOR.
Advanced operations
This screen appears the first time you use
the built-in projector after the camcorder is turned on.
Adjust the focus of the projected
4
image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever.
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To use the projector for your computer or smartphone
HDMI Cable (supplied)
Signal flow
Connect the PROJECTOR IN jack of the
camcorder to an HDMI output jack of the other device using the HDMI cable (supplied), then select [Image from External Device] in step 2.
If the terminal of the device connected is not compatible with the HDMI cable (supplied), use an HDMI plug adaptor (sold separately).
You can only operate the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever while projecting images.
Using the projector shortens battery
life (using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended).
The following operations are unavailable while
you are using the projector.
Map operation (models with GPS)
Output of Highlight Playback to a device such as a TV
Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed
Several other functions
When the projected images contain a lot of
black, faint color unevenness may appear. This
is caused by light reflection in the projector lens
and is not a malfunction.
Notes
The LCD screen turns off while an image is being projected.
Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector.
Make sure not to project images towards the eyes.
Make sure not to touch the projector lens.
The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use.
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Editing

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Delete
OK
OK
Delete
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Editing on your camcorder

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
Notes
Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the “PlayMemories Home” software.
You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting or dividing the images. It may damage the recording media.
Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images from the memory card.
If you delete or divide movies/photos that are included in saved scenarios, the scenarios will also be deleted.

Deleting movies and photos

Select [Edit/Copy]
1
[Delete].
Select [Multiple Images], and
2
then select the type of image you want to delete.
To delete all movies/photos in the
selected date all together
1 In step 2, select [All In Event].
2 Select the date you want to delete using
/ , and then select .
To delete a part of a movie
You can divide a movie and delete it.
Release protection: [Protect] (p. 53)
[Format] (p. 53)

Dividing a movie

Editing
Add check marks to the movies
3
or photos to be deleted and select
.
Select [Divide] on the
1
movie playback screen.
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Select the point where you want
2
to divide the movie into scenes using
/ , and then select
.
A B
A: Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie B: Adjusts the capturing point with more precision
Notes
The point where you touch
dividing point may differ as your camcorder selects the dividing point in increments of about half a second.
An MP4 movie cannot be divided.
and the actual

Capturing a photo from a movie

You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder.
Select [Photo Capture] that
1
appears on the playback screen of a movie.
A B
A: Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie B: Adjusts the capturing point with more precision
If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set as shown below.
High definition image quality (HD) or
MP4: 2.1 M (16:9)
Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9)
4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.3 M (4:3)
Notes
You cannot save captured images to the
memory card (models without a USB input
function).
On recording date and time of captured photos
The recording date and time of captured photos
are the same as the recording date and time of
the movies.
If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the photo
will be the date and time you captured from
the movie.
Select the point where you want
2
to capture a photo using
/ , and then select .
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Saving movies and photos with a computer

Playing images on a computer

The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways.

What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows)

View images in a calendar
Import images from the camcorder
Create a movie disc Share images in
Upload images to online services
“PlayMemories Online”
“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm
Notes
An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.”
An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services may not be available in some countries/regions.

Software for Mac

The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
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Preparing a computer
(Windows)
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11

Checking the computer system

1
OS*
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista
3
SP2
*
/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8
4
*
CPU
Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.)
Memory
dows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or
Win more is recommended) Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8: 1
GB or more
Hard disk
Disk volume required for installation: Ap
proximately 500 MB
Display
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
1
*
Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.
2
*
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc creation function, etc.
3
*
Starter (Edition) is not supported.
4
*
Faster processor is recommended.
Notes
Operation with all computer environments is
not assured.
Installing the “PlayMemories
Home” software in your
computer
Access the following download
1
site using an Internet browser on your computer, then click [Install]
[Run].
www.sony.net/pm
Install according to the on-screen
2
instructions.
When the on-screen instructions
prompting you to connect the camcorder to a computer appear, connect the camcorder to your computer with the Built-in USB Cable.
Built-in USB Cable
When the installation completes, “PlayMemories Home” starts up.
Notes on installation
If the “PlayMemories Home” software is
already installed on your computer, connect the
camcorder to your computer. Functions that
can be used with this camcorder will then be
available.
If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
software is installed on your computer, it will
be overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home”
software. In this case, you cannot use some
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functions that were available with “PMB” with this “PlayMemories Home” software.
To disconnect your camcorder from the computer
1 Click the icon at the bottom right of
the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
2 Select [Yes] on the camcorder
screen.
3 Disconnect the USB cable.
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click
, then click .
Notes
When you access the camcorder from the computer, use the “PlayMemories Home” software. Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data using software other than the “PlayMemories Home” software or you directly manipulate files and the folders from a computer.
Images cannot be saved to some discs depending on the configuration selected in
REC Mode]. Movies recorded in [60p
[ Quality system)/[50p Quality PAL color system) or [Highest Quality mode can only be saved to a Blu-ray disc.
You cannot create a disc with movies recorded in [
The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files. All image files may be shown as separate files on a computer, however, the files will be handled properly by the import function and the playback function of the camcorder or the “PlayMemories Home” software.
] (models with the NTSC color
] (models with the
]
MP4] mode.
Starting the
“PlayMemories
Home” software
Double-click the “PlayMemories
1
Home” icon on the computer screen.
When using Windows 8, select the
“PlayMemories Home” icon from the start screen.
Double-click the “PlayMemories
2
Home Help Guide” short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use “PlayMemories Home.”
When using Windows 8, select
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from the help menu of “PlayMemories Home.”
If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] the desired item.
For details on “PlayMemories Home,”
(“PlayMemories Home Help
select Guide”) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
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Saving images on an external media device

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with
2
a recorder
Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV Cable (sold separately). You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette.
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 19).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected.
AV Cable (sold separately)
Input
Red YellowWhite
3
4
Notes
You cannot copy images to recorders connected
with an HDMI cable.
Since copying is performed via analog data
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
High definition image quality (HD) movies
will be copied with standard definition image
quality (STD).
When you connect a monaural device, connect
the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately)
to the video input jack, and the white (left
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the
audio input jack on the device.
Copying date and time information: [Data
Code] (p. 53)
Using 4:3 screen size display device: [TV Type]
(p. 53)
Connect your camcorder to the recording device with an AV Cable (sold separately).
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks
of the recording device.
Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.
When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.
Signal flow
Insert the recording medium
1
in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.).
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
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Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality

You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device.
You can connect your camcorder and the
external media device, and then play back images stored on the external media device
.
48).
(p
You can connect your computer and the external media device and import images to your computer using the “PlayMemories Home”
ftware (p. 45).
o
s
Notes
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device.
Connect your camcorder and
1
the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
USB Adaptor Cable
VMC-UAM2
(sold separately)
Make sure not to disconnect the USB
cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen.
If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, select
Select [Copy.] on the camcorder
2
screen.
Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.
This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in your camcorder.
To disconnect the external media device, select playback standby mode (either Event View or Event Index is displayed).
while the camcorder is in the
.
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To play back images in the external
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media device on the camcorder
Select [Play without copying.] in step 2 and select the image you want to view.
You can also view images on a TV connected to
your camcorder (p. 37).
When an external media device is connected,
will appear on the Event View screen.
To delete images in the external media device
1 Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.
2 Select
[Edit/Copy] [Delete],
and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to delete images.
To save the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device
1 Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.
[Edit/Copy] [Copy],
2 Select
and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to save images.
If you want to copy images that have not yet
been copied, select [Direct Copy] while your camcorder is connected to the external media device.
[Edit/Copy]
To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer
On the “PlayMemories Home” software (p. 45), select the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play movies.
Notes
The following devices cannot be used as an
external media device:
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader
You may not be able to use external media
devices with a code function.
The FAT file system is available for your
camcorder. If the storage medium of the
external device was formatted for the NTFS
file system, etc., format the external media
device using the camcorder before use. The
format screen appears when an external
media device is connected to your camcorder.
Before formatting, make sure that you have no
important data saved on the external media
device as formatting will delete the data.
Operation is not guaranteed with all devices
satisfying the operating requirements.
For details on available external media devices,
go to the Sony support website in your
country/region.
The number of scenes you can save on the
external media device is as follows. However,
even if the external media device has free space,
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following
number.
High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999
Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999
MP4 movies and photos: Max. 40,000 (both MP4 movies and photos)
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If your camcorder does not recognize the
external media device, try the following operations.
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder.
If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded.
You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal memory on the camcorder.
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Customizing your camcorder

MENU
Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup
Shooting Mode Camera/Mic Image Quality/Size
Edit/Copy
STBY
Protect
Delete
Copy
Direct Copy
Shooting Mode
Movie Photo
Smth Slw REC Golf Shot

Using menus

The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Setup
Select .
1
Select a category.
2
Select your desired menu item.
3
To find a menu item quickly
The [Camera/Mic] 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 selected.
Sub-category icons
When you cannot select a menu item
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. When you select the grayed out menu item, 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.
Scrolls the
menu items
up or down
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Notes
Select return to the previous menu screen.
to finish setting the menu or to
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Menu lists

Shooting Mode
Movie ..........................................Records movies.
Photo ........................................... Shoots photos.
Smth Slw REC ...........................Records smooth slow-motion movies.
Golf Shot ....................................Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then
Camera/Mic
Manual Settings
White Balance ................. Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment.
Spot Meter/Fcs ............... Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously.
Spot Meter ....................... Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen.
Spot Focus ....................... Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen.
Exposure ...........................Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual], adjust
Focus..................................Adjusts the focus manually. If you select [Manual], select
IRIS ...................................... Sharpens the subject with its background blurred or sharpens the whole
Shutter Speed.................Adjusts Shutter Speed. When you shoot a moving subject at a higher
AGC Limit .........................Sets the maximum level of AGC (Auto Gain Control).
AE Shift.............................. Adjusts the exposure. Touch
White Balance Shift ......Adjusts the white balance.
Low Lux ............................. Records bright color images in the dim.
Camera Settings
Scene Selection .............Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,
Cinematone.............Adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of films when
Fader .......................... Fades scenes in or out.
Self-Timer ................. Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.
Tele Macro........................Focuses on the subject with its background blurred.
SteadyShot ..............Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.
SteadyShot .............. Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.
Digital Zoom ................... Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom.
Conversion Lens ............ Sets the type of an attached conversion lens (sold separately).
Auto Back Light .............. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
Dial Setting ...................... Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial.
NIGHTSHOT Light .......... Emits infrared light when using NightShot.
recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording.
the brightness (exposure) using
the focus for a nearby subject and subject.
image.
shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it is flowing.
is bright, or touch
such as night view or beach.
recording.
if the subject is black or the light is dim.
/ .
to adjust the focus for a distant
if the subject is white or the backlight
to adjust
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Face
Face Detection ............... Automatically detects faces.
Smile Shutter .................. Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.
Smile Sensitivity ............Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function.
Flash
Flash ................................... Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos.
Flash Level ....................... Sets the brightness of flash.
Red Eye Reduction ........ Prevents redeye when shooting with flash.
Microphone
Closer Voice ..................... Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly.
Blt-in Zoom Mic .............Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.
Auto Wind NR ................. Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise.
Audio Mode ....................Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo).
Audio Rec Level .............Adjusts the audio recording level.
Shooting Assist
My Button ........................Assigns functions to My Buttons.
Expanded Focus ............Magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen by about
Grid Line ...........................Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or
Display Setting ............... Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.
Zebra .................................Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness.
Peaking .............................Displays an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced.
Light Bright .....................Adjusts the brightness of the video light.
Audio Level Display ...... Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen while recording.
times.
2.0
vertical.
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode ..........................Sets the mode to record movies.
Frame Rate ........................ Sets the frame rate to record movies.
/ / Setting .... Sets the image quality for recording movies.
Wide Mode ........................ Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard
x.v.Color .............................. Records a wider range of colors. Set this item when you watch images with
Image Size ......................... Sets the photo size.
definition image quality (STD).
a TV which is compliant with x.v.Color.
Playback Function
Event View ................................. Starts playing images from the Event View display.
Map View*
Highlight Movie ......................Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with
1
................................ Starts playing the images from the Map View display.
standard definition image quality (STD).
Scenario ...............................Starts playing the scenarios that were saved by Highlight Playback.
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Edit/Copy
Delete..........................................Deletes movies or photos.
Protect ........................................Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.
Copy ............................................Copies images.
Direct Copy ............................... Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media
device.
Setup
Media Settings
Media Select ...................Se
Media Info ........................ Displays information on the recording media.
Format ............................... Deletes and formats all data on the recording media.
Repair Img. DB F. ............ R
File Number ..................... Sets how to assign the file number to photos.
Playback Settings
Data Code ........................Displays information that was recorded automatically at the time of
Volume .............................. A
Download Music*
2
Empty Music*
................ Deletes all music files.
Connection
TV Type .............................Co
HDMI Resolution ...........Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a
CTRL FOR HDMI .............Sets whether or not the TV’s Remote Commander is to be used when
USB Connect ................... Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen when you
USB Connect Setting ...Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer
USB LUN Setting ............ Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by
General Settings
Beep ................................... Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.
LCD Brightness .............. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Your Location*
Airplane Mode*
GPS Setting*
1
1
..................Receives the GPS signal.
REC Lamp ......................... Turns the recording lamp on the front of the camcorder off.
Remote Ctrl .....................Sets the Wireless Remote Commander to be used.
Language Setting .........S
24p Mode*
3
.....................Records 24p frame rate movies.
lects the type of recording media (p. 25).
airs the image database file on the recording media (p. 57).
ep
recording.
justs the volume of playback sound (p. 31).
d
2
........ Downloads your favorite music files from the computer to your camcorder
(while the camcorder is connected to the computer) that can be played with the Highlight Playback scenes.
nverts the signal depending on the TV connected (p. 37).
TV with the HDMI cable.
the camcorder is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable.
connect your camcorder to an external device via USB.
or a USB device.
restricting some USB functions.
..............Displays the current location on a map.
1
............ Setting to be used when you are on board an airplane.
he display language (p. 22).
ets t
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Calibration ....................... Calibrates the touch panel.
Battery Info ...................... Displays the approximate remaining battery time.
Power Save ...................... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically.
Initialize ............................Initializes all the settings to the default settings.
Demo Mode .................... Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the
camcorder.
Clock Settings
Date & Time Setting ..... Sets the date and time.
d
Area Setting ....................A
Auto Clock ADJ *
Auto Area ADJ*
1
*
HDR-PJ780VE/PJ790V/PJ790VE
2
*
HDR-PJ790/PJ790V
3
*
HDR-PJ780E/PJ780VE/PJ790E/PJ790VE
1
justs for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22).
1
.......... Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS
system.
............. Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location
information from the GPS system.
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Others/Index

Troubleshooting

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below.
Check the list (p. 55 to 57), and
inspect your camcorder.
Disconnect the power source, attach
the power source again after about
minute, and turn the camcorder
1 on.
Press RESET (p. 15) using a pointed
object, and turn the camcorder on. If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
You may need to initialize or change the current
internal memory of your camcorder depending on the problem. If you do so, the data stored on the internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for repair. We will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data.
During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.
e the “Handycam” User Guide (p. 10) for
e
S details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and
P
layMemories Home Help Guide” (p. 45) on
“ connecting your camcorder to a computer.
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 19). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall s
o
cket) (p. 19).
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press RESET using a pointed object. (If you press RESET (p
.
15), all settings, including the clock setting,
are reset.)
Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor (p. 19).
In the default setting, the camcorder turns
itself off when no operations are performed for a
out 2 minutes ([Power Save]) (p. 54), or turn
b on the power again. C
arge the battery pack (p. 19).
h
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
The playback screen is displayed. Stop
playback, and select
Mode]
[ Movie] or [ Photo].
Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the recording media. You cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is full. Delete
unn
cessary images (p. 41).
e
[Shooting
Others/Index
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Total number of movie scenes or photos
exceeds the recordable capacity of your ca
mcorder (p. 58, 60). Delete unnecessary
ima
ges (p. 41).
“PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed.
An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.” Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install “PlayMemories Home.”
“PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly.
Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your computer.
The camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Disconnect all USB devices from the USB jack of your computer except the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the
computer and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the correct order. When both the Built-in USB Cable and the
USB jack of the camcorder are connected to the external devices at the same time, disconnect the one that is not connected to a computer.

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E. You may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on the screen.
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) (p
19).
.
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the
D
ack of your camcorder securely (p. 19).
C IN j
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13: / C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder again.
E::
Follow the steps from on page 55.
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The battery pack is nearly used up.
The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
No memory card is inserted (p. 25).
When the indicator flashes, there are not
enough free spaces for recording images. D
lete unnecessary images (p. 41), or format
e the memory card after storing the images on o
her media (p. 53).
t
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by selecting [Setup] [
Media Settings] [Repair
Img. DB F.] the recording medium.
The memory card is damaged.
Format the memory card with your camcorder (p.
53).
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 26).
The memory card is write-protected.
Access to the memory card was restricted on another device.
The recording medium is full.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record. When set to the following, you cannot shoot
photos during movie recording.
[ REC Mode]: [Highest Quality ]
 
Frame Rate]: [60p] (models with the
[ NTSC color system) or [50p] (models with the PAL color system)
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The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake
easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
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Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos

For information on your camcorder model, see the following page: Functions and equipment p.11
“HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard definition image quality.

Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack

Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
The recording and playback time will be
shorter, depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder, such as when use your camcorder in low temperatures.
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Image quality HD MP4 STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
Top: When the LCD screen is opened
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen
190 215
200 225
215 240
Continuous recording time
Battery pack
Image quality HD MP4 STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
Typical recording time (unit: minute)
Battery pack
Image quality HD MP4 STD
NP-FV50 (supplied)
Top: When the LCD screen is opened
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen
Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with [ to [Standard
Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching [Shooting Mode], and zooming.
Times measured when using the camcorder at
C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
25 recommended.
110 115
55 55
].
(unit: minute)
125 130
60 65
REC Mode] set
115 120
55 60

Expected recording time of movies

Internal memory
HDR-PJ780E/PJ780VE
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute)
Recording mode
[50p Quality
]/[60p
Quality
[Highest Quality
[High Quality
[Standard
]
[Long Time
]
]
]
]
Recording time
HDR-PJ780E HDR-PJ780VE
2 h 30 min
(2 h 30 min)
3 h
(3 h)
4 h 5 min
(4 h 5 min)
7 h 15 min
(5 h 30 min)
12 h 30 min
(10 h 15 min)
2 h 15 min
(2 h 15 min)
2 h 40 min
(2 h 40 min)
3 h 40 min
(3 h 40 min)
6 h 30 min
(4 h 55 min)
11 h 15 min
(9 h 15 min)
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MP4 in h (hour) and min (minute)
Recording time
HDR-PJ780E HDR-PJ780VE
10 h 55 min
(10 h 55 min)
9 h 55 min
(9 h 55 min)
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and min (minute)
Recording mode
[Standard
]
HDR-PJ790/PJ790E/PJ790V/PJ790VE
Recording time
HDR-PJ780E HDR-PJ780VE
7 h 30 min
(6 h 55 min)
6 h 45 min
(6 h 15 min)
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute)
Recording mode
[50p Quality
]/[60p
Quality
[Highest Quality
[High Quality
[Standard
]
[Long Time
]
]
]
]
Recording time
HDR-PJ790/PJ790E
7 h 45 min
(7 h 45 min)
9 h 5 min
(9 h 5 min)
12 h 25 min
(12 h 25 min)
21 h 50 min
(16 h 35 min)
37 h 45 min
(31 h)
HDR-PJ790V/
PJ790VE
7 h 30 min
(7 h 30 min)
8 h 50 min
(8 h 50 min)
12 h
(12 h)
21 h 10 min
(16 h 5 min)
36 h 30 min
(30 h)
MP4 in h (hour) and min (minute)
Recording time
HDR-PJ790/PJ790E HDR-PJ790V/PJ790VE
33 h
(33 h)
32 h
(32 h)
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and min (minute)
Recording mode
[Standard
]
If you want to record up to the maximum
recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder.
Recording time
HDR-PJ790/PJ790E
22 h 40 min
(20 h 50 min)
HDR-PJ790V/
PJ790VE
21 h 55 min
(20 h 10 min)
Memory card
High definition image quality (HD)
(unit: minute)
Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
[50p Quality
]/[60p
Quality
[Highest Quality
[High Quality
]
[Standard
]
[Long Time
]
MP4
16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
320
(320)
Standard definition image quality (STD)
Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
[Standard
]
75
(75)
]
]85(85)
120
(120)
210
(160)
370
(300)
220
(200)
650
(650)
150
(150)
180
(180)
245
(245)
430
(325)
740
(610)
(unit: minute)
(1305)
(unit: minute)
445
(410)
305
(305)
360
(360)
490
(490)
865
(655)
1490
(1225)
1305
895
(825)
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When using a Sony memory card.
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Notes
The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable
Frame Rate] (p. 52).
time.
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition image quality (HD) and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD). And you can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively.
The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

Expected number of recordable photos

Internal memory
You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively.
Memory card
24.1M
16 GB 1600
32 GB 3250
64 GB 6500
When using a Sony memory card.
 
The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD
een during recording (p. 72).
cr
s
The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions.
Notes
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
On bit-rate and recording pixels
The bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each
recording mode for movies (movie + audio, etc.) Models with the NTSC color system:
High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/60p,
AVC HD 28 M (PS), 16:9
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/60i
or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p, AVC HD 24 M (FX), 16:9
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080
pixels/60i or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p, AVC HD 17 M (FH), 16:9
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/60i, AVC HD 9 M (HQ), 16:9
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/60i, AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9
MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280 720 pixels/30p, 16:9
Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480
pixels/60i, STD 9 M (HQ), 16:9/4:3
Models with the PAL color system:
High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/50p,
AVC HD 28 M (PS), 16:9
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/50i,
1,920 1,080 pixels/25p or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p ([24p Mode]), AVC HD 24 M (FX), 16:9
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080
pixels/50i, 1,920 1,080 pixels/25p or 1,920 1,080 pixels/24p ([24p Mode]), AVC HD 17 M (FH), 16:9
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/50i, AVC HD 9 M (HQ), 16:9
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/50i, AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9
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MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280 720
pixels/25p, 16:9
Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 576
pixels/50i, STD 9 M (HQ), 16:9/4:3
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
Photo recording mode, Dual capture: 6,544 3,680 dots/16:9 4,912 3,680 dots/4:3 4,672 2,628 dots/16:9 2,592 1,944 dots/4:3 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3
Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 360 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3

About handling of your camcorder

On use and care
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed.
Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.
Shoe cover LCD screen
Battery pack Built-in USB Cable
Viewfinder Built-in
microphone
Lens hood
Do not aim the camcorder at the sun. Doing so
might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations:
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Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
ove 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
ab sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio. Noise may occur.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful with the lens.
Keep the LCD screen and the viewfinder closed when you are not using your camcorder.
Do not operate your camcorder with it wrapped in an object such as a towel.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.
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 or the viewfinder.
Notes on charging through the USB cable
Charging may not be possible with all computers.
If you 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.
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When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder with a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of 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.
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
 
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.
Multi interface shoe
When using a dedicated microphone or portable speaker, their power turns on or off according to the power of your camcorder.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the accessory used for details.
To attach an accessory, insert and fix the accessory to the Multi interface shoe by pressing down and sliding until it stops.
When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from being recorded.
You cannot use an external flash (sold separately) and the built-in flash at the same time.
When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built­in microphone.
On Wireless Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Wireless Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 14).
When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the light blue frame disappears. When you press any of ///, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last displayed.
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen, or the viewfinder using ///.
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail
into the slit to pull out the battery case.
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
Insert the battery case back into the Wireless
Remote Commander until it clicks.
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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On handling the LCD screen
If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on
the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen will come off easily. Wipe those off as soon as possible.
If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD screen may be scratched.
If the LCD screen becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth, etc.
LCD screen
Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
On handling the light-emitting part of flash
If the LCD screen becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.
-coated
To clean the casing and the projector lens
Wipe the casing and the lens gently with a
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass cleaning cloth.
If the casing and the projector lens is very dirty, clean the camcorder casing and the lens with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing and the projector lens with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following so as not to deform the casing, damage the finish or scratch the lens:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, insect repellent, insecticide and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with the above substances on your hands
Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens surface
In hot or humid locations
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold, periodically clean and store the lens as described above.
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Specifications

On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery before you start using your camcorder. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation other than date recording will not be affected.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours.
Note on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [Format] (p. 53), data on the internal memory may not be completely erased. It is recommended that you select Settings] [Format] [Empty] to prevent the recovery of your data.
[Setup] [ Media
System
Signal format:
NTSC color, EIA standards (HDR-PJ780E
7
*
/PJ790/PJ790E*7/PJ790V/
PJ780VE
7
*
)
PJ790VE PAL color, CCIR standards (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/PJ790E/PJ790VE) HD TV
7
*
[24p Mode]
Movie recording format:
AVCHD (AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital
5.1 Creator
MPEG-2 PS: Video: MPEG-2 (Video) Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Dolby Digital
5.1 Creator
MP4: Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Photo file format:
DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible
Recording media (Movie/Photo):
Internal memory HDR-PJ780E/PJ780VE: 32 GB HDR-PJ790/PJ790E/PJ790V/PJ790VE: 96 GB “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use (Approx.) HDR-PJ780E: 31.1 GB HDR-PJ780VE: 28.1 GB* HDR-PJ790/PJ790E: 93.7 GB* HDR-PJ790V/PJ790VE: 90.6 GB*
Viewfinder:
Electronic viewfinder (color)
1
*
1
*
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
3
*
2
3
2
2
*
1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, 2.8 GB is
used for pre-installed map and another portion is used for data management functions. Only pre-installed demonstration movie may be deleted.
3
*
1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of
which is used for system management and/or application files. Only pre­installed demonstration movie may be deleted.
7
*
/
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Image device:
6.3 mm (1/2.88 type) CMOS Sensor Recording pixels (photo, 16:9): Max. 24.1 m Gross: Approx. 6 650 000 pixels
ega (6 544 3
Effective (movie, 16:9)
5
*
:
680) pixels*
Approx. 6 140 000 pixels Effective (photo, 16:9):
prox. 6 140 000 pixels
Ap Effective (photo, 4:3):
prox. 4 600 000 pixels
Ap
Lens:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 10 × (Optical)*5, 17 × (Extended, while recording movies)
6
*
, 120 × (Digital)
Filter diameter: 52 mm (2 1/8 in.)
mm (1 1/2 in.) (When attaching the Step
37 Down Ring) F1.8 ~ F3.4 Focal length:
mm ~ 38.0 mm (5/32 in. ~ 1 1/2 in.)
f= 3.8 When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies ~ 10 1/4 in.) (16:9) Fo
5
*
: 26.0 mm ~ 260 mm (1 1/16 in.
r photos: 26.0 mm ~ 260 mm (1 1/16 in. ~
10 1/4 in.) (16:9)
Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor],
[Outdoor]
Minimum illumination:
6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second (HDR-PJ790/PJ790V) or 1/50 second (HDR-PJ780E/PJ780VE/PJ790E/ PJ790VE)) 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/30 second (HDR-PJ790/PJ790V) or 1/25 second (HDR-PJ780E/PJ780VE/PJ790E/ PJ790VE)) 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [On])
4
*
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
5
*
[ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or
[Off].
6
*
[ SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
Input/Output connectors
HDMI OUT jack: HDMI micro connector PROJECTOR IN jack: HDMI micro connector MIC input jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 Headphone jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 USB jack: Type A (Built-in USB)
mm)
mm)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
*
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
4
USB connection is only for output
*
(HDR-PJ780E/PJ780VE/PJ790E/PJ790VE).
LCD screen
Picture: 7.5 cm (3.0 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels: 921
600 (1 920 480)
Projector
Projection type: DLP Light source: LED (R/G/B) Focus: Manual Thr
w Distance: 0.5 m (1.6 feet) or over
o
Contrast ratio: 1200:1 Resolution (output): WVGA (854 480) Continuous projection time (when using the
supplied battery pack): Ap
prox. 1 h 35 min.
General
Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery
pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption:
During camera recording using the
viewfinder at normal brightness:
W MP4: 2.9 W STD: 3.1 W
HD: 3.2
During camera recording using LCD screen
at normal brightness:
W MP4: 3.0 W STD: 3.2 W
HD: 3.4 Operating temperature: 0
104 °F)
orage temperature: ‒20
St
+140 °F) Dimensions (approx.):
74.2
mm 84.6
3 3/8 in. 5
projecting parts
mm 87.5
107.5
1/2 in. 6 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
3
projecting parts, the supplied rechargeable
battery pack attached, and the lens hood Mass (approx.)
HDR-PJ780E/PJ790/PJ790E:
g (1 lb 4.1 oz) main unit only
570
670 g (1 lb 7.6 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood
C to 40 C (32 °F to
C to +60 C (‒4 °F to
mm 137.5 mm (3 in.
1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the
mm 166 mm (4 1/4 in.
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HDR-PJ780VE/PJ790V/PJ790VE: 575 g (1 lb 4.3 oz) main unit only 675 g (1 lb 7.8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack, and the lens hood
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.4 V
*
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to
104 °F)
orage temperature: ‒20
St
C to +60 C (‒4 °F to
+140 °F)
sions (approx.): 48 mm 29
Dimen
81 mm (1 15/16 in. 1
mm
3/16 in. 3 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
ss (approx.): 150 g (5.3 oz) excluding the
Ma
power cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V Output voltage: DC 6.8 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Maximum charge current: 2.1 A Capacity
Typ
ical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh) Type: Li-ion
Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.
On trademarks
“Handycam” and are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “AVCHD,” “AVCHD Progressive,” “AVCHD”
logotype and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “ “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,” “ ,” “MagicGate,” “
,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“x.v.Color” and “x.v.Colour” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks
of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. “
” and “PlayStation” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries.
,” “Memory
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SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association. Facebook and the “f” logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Google Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.)
The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available.
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS
GPS)
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FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA
RECORDER PRODUCTS under which this
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Copyright and trademark information
1993-2011 NAVTEQ2012 ZENRIN CO., LTD.
Australia
Hema Maps Pty. Ltd, 2010. Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited (www.psma.com.au). Product incorporates data which is 2010 Telstra Corporation Limited, GM Holden Limited, Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd, NAVTEQ International LLC, Sentinel Content Pty Limited and Continental Pty Ltd.
Japan
Austria
Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen
Canada
This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, Queen’s Printer for Ontario, Canada Post Corporation, GeoBase The Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved.
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Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland , Slovenia and Ukraine
EuroGeographic
France
source: IGN 2009 - BD TOPO
Germany
Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen.
Great Britain
Contains Ordnance Survey data Crown copyright and database right 2010 Contains Royal Mail data Royal Mail copyright and database right 2010
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Copyright Geomatics Ltd.
Hungary
Copyright 2003; Top-Map Ltd.
Italy
La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana.
Jordan
Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre
Mexico
Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.)
Norway
Copyright 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority
Portugal
Source: IgeoE – Portugal
Spain
Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG
Sweden
Based upon electronic data National Land Survey Sweden.
Switzerland
Topografische Grundlage: Bundesamt für Landestopographie.
United States
United States Postal Service established, controlled or approved by the United States Postal Service The following trademarks and registrations are owned by the USPS: United States Postal Service, USPS, and ZIP+4.
2010. Prices are not
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Screen indicators

The following indicators appear when you change the settings. See page 29 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.
Center
Left
Bottom
Right
Left
Indicator Meaning
MENU button (50) Self-timer recording (51) GPS triangulation status
(37) [Airplane Mode] set to [On] (53) Video light
Wide Mode (52) Fader (51)
[Face Detection] set to [Off] (52) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (52) Manual focus (51)
Scene Selection (51)
White Balance (51) SteadyShot off (51) White Balance Shift (51) Tele Macro (51)
Conversion Lens (51) Zebra (52) Peaking (52)
Cinematone
Destination (54)
(51)
Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection/ sound detection) (35)
Center
Indicator Meaning
Slideshow Set (32) NightShot Warning (56)
Playback mode (31)
Right
Indicator Meaning
60i 720
60min
0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:
00min Estimated remaining
9999
24.1M
100/112 Current playing movie or
Recording image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i/ 24p/25p), recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (34) Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (25)
second)
recording time Approximate number of recordable photos and photo size (52) Playback folder
photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos Connection to the external media device (48)
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
Audio Rec Level (52) [Auto Wind NR] set to
[Off] (52) [Closer Voice] set to [Off] (52) Blt-in Zoom Mic (52) Audio Mode (52) Low Lux (51)
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AGC Limit (51) Spot Meter/Fcs (51)/Spot
Meter (51)/ Exposure (51)
EV AE Shift (51)
Shutter Speed (51) IRIS (51)
Intelligent Auto (35)
101-0005
Data file name Protect (53) Flash (52)/Flash Level
(52)/Red Eye Reduction (52)
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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Index

Symbols
5.1ch surround sound ................38
A
AVCHD recording disc ........10, 34
B
Battery pack .................................19
Beep ..............................................24
Built-in USB Cable ..................... 20
C
Care ..............................................61
Charging the battery pack .........19
Charging the battery pack using
your computer .............................20
Computer.....................................44
Creating discs ..............................46
D
Data Code ....................................24
Date/Time ....................................24
Delete ...........................................41
Direct Copy ................................. 48
Display items on the LCD
screen ...........................................28
Divide ...........................................41
Dual Capture ...............................27
E
Editing ..........................................41
Event View ...................................31
Extended Zoom ..........................30
External media device ..........46, 47
F
FH .................................................34
Full charge ................................... 20
FX .................................................34
G
GPS ...............................................37
Grip belt .......................................16
H
“Handycam” User Guide ...........10
HDMI Cable ................................ 37
How to use this manual .............11
HQ ................................................34
I
Initial setup .................................. 22
Install ............................................ 44
Intelligent Auto ...........................35
IRIS ...............................................51
L
Language ........................................9
LCD screen ..................................28
Lens hood ....................................16
LP ..................................................34
M
Mac ...............................................43
MANUAL dial.............................36
Map View .....................................33
Media Select ................................25
Media Settings ............................. 25
Memory card ...............................25
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media ............................................26
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
(Mark2) ........................................26
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”
media ............................................26
Menu lists ....................................51
Menus ...........................................50
Mirror mode ...............................30
Movies ..........................................27
Multi interface shoe..............14, 63
N
Notes on handling of your
camcorder ....................................61
Number of recordable photos ...60
P
Parts and controls ....................... 14
Photo Capture .............................42
Photos ..........................................28
Playback .......................................31
PlayMemories Home..... 18, 43, 44
PlayMemories Home Help
Guide ......................................18, 45
Power on ......................................22
Projector ......................................39
PS .................................................. 34
R
REC Mode ...................................34
Recording ....................................27
Recording and playback time ...58
Recording media.........................25
Recording time of movies..........58
Repair ...........................................55
RESET ..........................................15
S
Saving images on an external
media device..........................46, 47
Screen indicators ..................29, 72
SD card ......................................... 26
Self-diagnosis display .................56
Setting the date and time ...........22
Smile Shutter ...............................34
Specifications ..............................65
Starting PlayMemories Home ...45
Step down ring ............................16
Summer Time .............................22
Supplied Items .............................18
T
Thumbnails .................................32
Touch panel .................................28
Tripod...........................................16
Troubleshooting .......................... 55
TV .................................................37
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U
USB ...............................................20
USB Adaptor Cable ....................47
USB connection support
cable .............................................. 18
V
VBR ..............................................60
W
Wall outlet (wall socket) ............21
Warning indicators ..................... 56
Wind noise ..................................52
Windows ...................................... 44
Wind screen ................................17
Wireless Remote
Commander ..........................17, 63
Z
Zoom ............................................30
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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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