Sony HDR-PJ810 User Manual

Help Guide

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your product.

How to Use

Before use

Getting started

Recording

Playback

Saving images with an external device

Using the Wi-Fi function

Menu operations

Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Warning messages

List of Topics

How to Use

Troubleshooting

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Before use

Model Information

Parts and controls

Screen indicators

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Getting started

Checking the supplied items

Power source preparations

Initial setup

Preparing a memory card

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Recording

Recording movies/photos

Useful functions for recording

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Playback

Playing images using Event View

Playing images using Highlight Playback

Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)

Editing images from the playback screen

Using the built-in projector

Playing images on a high definition TV

Playing images on a non-high-definition TV

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Saving images with an external device

Using the PlayMemories Home software

Saving images on an external media device

Creating a disc with a recorder

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function

Controlling via a smartphone

Transferring images to a smartphone

Transferring images to a computer

Transferring images to a TV

Connecting a smartphone

Installing PlayMemories Mobile

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Menu operations

Using menu items

Shooting Mode

Camera/Mic

Image Quality/Size

Playback Function

Edit/Copy

Setup

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos

Check the charging time

Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards

Bit-rate for each recording mode

Pixels recorded at each image size of photos

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Additional information

Precautions

Handling of this product

Maintenance

Using this product abroad

Trademarks

License

Zoom magnifications

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

Troubleshooting

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Overall operations

Batteries/power sources

Monitor

Viewfinder

Memory card

Wireless Remote Commander

Recording

Playback

Wi-Fi

Editing movies/photos on this product

Playback on a TV

Copying/Connecting to other devices

Connecting to a computer

Help Guide

Troubleshooting

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

Troubleshooting

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Warning messages

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

List of Topics

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

How to Use

Before use

Model Information

Parts and controls

Parts and controls (front/top) Parts and controls (LCD monitor) Parts and controls (side) Parts and controls (back/bottom) Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander)

Screen indicators

Getting started

Checking the supplied items

Supplied items Attaching the Step Down Ring

Power source preparations

Attaching the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)

Initial setup

Setting the language, date and time Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing Displaying items on the LCD monitor

Preparing a memory card

Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with this product

Recording

Recording movies/photos

Recording movies Shooting photos

Useful functions for recording

Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie ( My Voice Canceling) Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Assigning frequently-used menu items to the MANUAL button

Playback

Playing images using Event View

Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen

Playing images using Highlight Playback

Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save) Playing back a saved scenario

Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)

Editing images from the playback screen

Notes on editing Deleting the selected images Deleting by date Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie Viewing trajectory of a moving object ( Motion Shot Video)

Using the built-in projector

Notes on using the projector Using the built- in projector Using the projector for your computer or smartphone

Playing images on a high definition TV

Connecting this product to a high definition TV Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound

Using BRAVIA Sync

On Photo TV HD

On the HDMI cable

Playing images on a non - high - definition TV

Connecting this product to a non- high -definition TV

Saving images with an external device

Using the PlayMemories Home software

Using the PlayMemories Home software Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting this product from the computer About the dedicated software for this product Creating a Blu- ray disc

Saving images on an external media device

Notes on use of the external media Saving images on an external media device Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device Playing back images in the external media device on this product Deleting images in the external media device

Creating a disc with a recorder

Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi -Fi function

Controlling via a smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one -touch remote)

Transferring images to a smartphone

Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one -touch sharing)

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer

Transferring images to a TV

Playing images on a TV ( View on TV )

Connecting a smartphone

Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet

Installing PlayMemories Mobile

About the PlayMemories Mobile software

Menu operations

Using menu items

Setting up menu items How to use the keyboard

Shooting Mode

Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot

Camera/Mic

White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux Scene Selection Picture Effect Cinematone Fader Self-Timer SteadyShot (Movie) SteadyShot (Photo) Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Dial Setting Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) Premium CloserVoice

My Voice Canceling

WPS Push

Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR Audio Mode Audio Rec Level Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Focus Magnifier Grid Line Display Setting Zebra Peaking Audio Level Display

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode Frame Rate Dual Video REC Image Size

Playback Function

Event View Scenario

Edit/Copy

Send to Smartphone View on TV Send to Computer Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy

Setup

Media Select Media Info Format Empty Repair Img. DB F. File Number Data Code Volume Motion Interval ADJ Download Music (HDR-PJ810/PJ820) Empty Music (HDR-PJ810/PJ820)

Access point settings

Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Network Info Reset TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting Beep Monitor Brightness Auto Keystone ADJ Airplane Mode REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Language Setting 24p Mode (HDR-PJ810E/PJ820E) Calibration Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting

Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos

Check the charging time

Charging time

Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries

Expected recording time with each battery pack Expected playback time with each battery pack

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory

Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards

Notes on recording movies Expected recording time of movies

Expected number of recordable photos

Bit-rate for each recording mode

Bit-rate and recording pixels

Pixels recorded at each image size of photos

Recording pixels and aspect ratio

Additional information

Precautions

About the AVCHD format About the memory card About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack

Handling of this product

On use and care On connecting to a computer or accessory etc. Notes on optional accessories On moisture condensation Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of this product Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander

Maintenance

On handling the LCD monitor To clean the casing and the projector lens surface About care and storage of the lens

Using this product abroad

Using this product abroad World time difference

Trademarks

On trademarks

License

Notes on the License

Zoom magnifications

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

List of Topics

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Overall operations

The power does not turn on. This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. The menu settings have been changed automatically. This product gets warm. A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. Intelligent Auto is canceled.

Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged.

Monitor

Menu items are grayed out. The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor. The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off if you do not attempt to operate this product for a while.

Viewfinder

The image in the viewfinder is not clear. The image in the viewfinder is no -longer displayed.

Memory card

Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.

Wireless Remote Commander

The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function.

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV.

Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.

Recording

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Photos cannot be recorded. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. The imaging field looks different. The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. This product stops recording. There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops. The auto focus does not function. SteadyShot does not function. Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. The subjects passing across this product very fast appear crooked. Horizontal stripes appear on the images. [Monitor Brightness ] cannot be set. Sound is not recorded correctly. Photos are recorded automatically.

Playback

Images cannot be played back. Photos cannot be played back. The movie freezes. An icon appears on a thumbnail. No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices.

Wi-Fi

The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. [WPS Push ] does not work. [Ctrl with Smartphone], [ Send to Smartphone], [ Send to Computer ] or [ View on TV ] terminates prematurely. Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. The NFC connection does not work.

Editing movies/photos on this product

Unable to edit. A movie cannot be divided. The demonstration movies cannot be deleted.

Playback on a TV

Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.

Copying/Connecting to other devices

Images are not copied correctly.

Connecting to a computer

PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. This product is not recognized by the computer.

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self- diagnosis display

Warning messages

Warning Indicators

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Notes on use

Before use

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June 2013

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Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

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How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Model Information

Explains how to confirm the model name of this product and differences between each model.

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Parts and controls

Parts and controls (front/top)

Explains the parts and controls on the front and top sides of this product.

Parts and controls (LCD monitor)

Explains the parts and controls on the LCD monitor.

Parts and controls (side)

Explains the parts and controls on the side of this product.

Parts and controls (back/bottom)

Explains the parts and controls on the back and bottom sides of this product.

Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander)

Explains the name of buttons on the Wireless Remote Commander.

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Screen indicators

Explains the icons displayed at times such as when changing the settings.

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

Help Guide

How to Use

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

HDR-PJ810/PJ810E/PJ820/PJ820E

Checking the supplied items

Supplied items

Check the supplied accessories.

Attaching the Step Down Ring

Attach the Step Down Ring and change the filter diameter.

Notes on use

4-489-505-11(1)

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