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

0 (0)

Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Please also refer to :

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

4-452-094-12(1)

Table of contents

Getting started

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

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. HDR-

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block 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.

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

A Type	B Type	BF Type	B3 Type	C Type	SE Type	O Type
(American	(British Type)	(British Type)	(British Type)	(CEE Type)	(CEE Type)	(Ocean Type)
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.

For only the United States Use 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

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

CAUTION

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.

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

it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

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.

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.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

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/

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.

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-of- life 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

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 or 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.

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” (p. 11).

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 lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing

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	GB

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.

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.

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.

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.

1	Access the Sony support page.
	http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/
	Support/
2	Select your country or region.
3	Search for the model name
	of your camcorder within the

support page.

Check the model name on the bottom of your camcorder.

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.

(Models with GPS)

(Models with the NTSC color system)

To confirm the model name of your camcorder

See the bottom of your camcorder.

Model name (HDR-xxx)

Differences in functions

Model name	Capacity of internal	Signal format	USB	GPS
Model name	memory	Signal format	connection	GPS
	memory		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.

Safety Regulation (p. 2)

Parts and controls (p. 14)

Menu lists (p. 51)

Specifications (p. 65)

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (p. 58)

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

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

contents of Table

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 lightLens (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 microphoneMANUAL 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.

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

LIGHT (Video Light) buttonNIGHTSHOT 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) buttonPROJECTOR button (39)

(Movie)/ (Photo) lampMODE 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 beltBuilt-in USB Cable (20)

Multi/Micro USB Terminal (37)

Supports Micro USB compatible devices.

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

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.

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.

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 buttonsPAUSE 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.

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.

Lens hood (1)

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 downloaded from the Sony website (p. 44).

Charging the battery pack

1 Turn off your camcorder by 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.

2 Connect the AC Adaptor ( ) and 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.

Notes

Battery pack

CHG (charge) lamp

DC plug

DC IN jack

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

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

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).

started Getting

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*: 280 min.

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.

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.

started Getting

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

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

1	Open the LCD screen of your
	camcorder and turn the power
	on.
	You can also turn on the camcorder by
	pressing POWER (p. 15).
2	Select the desired language, then
	select [Next].

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

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

the date and time.

If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.

When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with / .

When you select , the date

and time setting operation is complete.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

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.

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		Power of the camcorder

LCD screen	Viewfinder
LCD screen	Viewfinder
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

Pull out the viewfinder ( ) and close the LCD panel and then adjust the angle you want ( ). If the indicator on the viewfinder appears blurred, adjust the appearance using the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located on the above of the viewfinder.

started Getting

+ 53 hidden pages