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“Handycam” Handbook
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Using the “Handycam” Handbook
You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam”
Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate
volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found
in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help” that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture
Motion Browser)” software.
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Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
Camcorder (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
HDMI cable (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
USB Adaptor Cable (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed. Remove the insulation sheet before
using the Wireless Remote Commander.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1)
CD-ROM “Handycam” Application
Software (1)
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)
“Handycam” Handbook (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (1)
See page 23 for the memory card you can use
with this camcorder.
Using the camcorder
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
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed. See “About handling of your
mcorder” (p. 107).
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Viewing 3D movies
You may feel uncomfortable symptoms
such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling
while watching 3D movies recorded with
the camcorder on 3D compatible monitors.
When you watch 3D movies, we recommend
that you take a break at regular time intervals.
Since the need for or frequency of break times
varies between individuals, please set your
own standards. If you feel sick, stop watching
3D movies, and consult a doctor as needed.
Also, refer to the operating instructions of
the connected device or the software used
with the camcorder. A child’s vision is always
vulnerable (especially for children under 6
years of age). Before allowing them to watch 3D
movies, please consult with an expert, such as a
pediatric or ophthalmic doctor. Make sure your
children follow the precautions above.
The way people perceive 3D movies varies from
person to person.
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Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
Avoid operating the touch panel under
following conditions, as doing so may cause a
malfunction of the camcorder.
When there are droplets of water on the touch
panel
With wet fingers
With a pointed object such as pencil,
ballpoint pen, nail, etc.
Holding the camcorder by grabbing the panel
inside the frame
With gloves on
A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
The LCD screen is 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
Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions.
Do not aim 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.
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
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g the camcorder if necessary (p. 21).
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On recording
To ensure stable operation of the memory
card, it is recommended to format the memory
card with your camcorder before the first use
.
82). Formatting the memory card will erase
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all the data stored on it and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your
PC etc.
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 an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local
regulations.
Notes on playing back
You may not be able to play back normally
images recorded on your camcorder with other
devices. Also, you may not be able to play back
images recorded on other devices with your
camcorder.
Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded
on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV
equipment of other manufacturers.
DVD media recorded with HD image
quality (high definition)
DVD media recorded with high definition
image quality (HD) can be played back with
devices that are compatible with the AVCHD
standard. You cannot play discs recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) with DVD
players/recorders as they are not compatible
with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc
recorded with the AVCHD format (high
definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD
player/recorder, you may not be able to eject
the disc.
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Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. To save images on your computer,
see page 52, and to save images on external
devices, see page 58.
3D movies cannot be saved on a disc. Save them
on external media devices (p. 60).
The type of discs or media on which the
images can be saved depend on the [
REC
Mode] selected when the images were recorded.
Movies recorded with [60p Quality
] can
be saved using external media (p. 60). Movies
recorded with [Highest Quality
] can be
saved on external media devices or on Blu-ray
cs (p. 57, 60).
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Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the
DC plug.
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
ator appears on the LCD screen (p. 96).
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When the camcoder is connected to a
computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder using 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.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and then
perform [Format] by touching
[Setup] [
( Media Settings)]
[Format] the desired medium
.
(MENU)
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
In this manual, the and icons indicate
the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch,
respectively.
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.
In this manual, the internal memory 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.
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
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Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, 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. 24) 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. 26) or the
access lamp (p. 24) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.
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How does your 3D camcorder work?
How does the camcorder record 3D movies?
People see objects (in parallax) using their
right and left eyes individually. Parallax
tricks the viewer’s brain into perceiving a
sense of depth in the images.
Your camcorder sees subjects using 2 lenses
in the same way people’s eyes do, and then
records them in 3D.
How do movies look like 3D movies on the LCD
screen, without using 3D glasses?
Because the LCD screen of your camcorder
is covered with a 3D sheet that reproduces
the effect of the 3D glasses, you can view
movies in 3D without using 3D glasses.
The sheet delivers different light to your
right and left eyes simultaneously. This
means that your right eye sees the image
shot by the right lens only, while your left
eye sees the image shot by the left lens only.
As a result, a parallax effect is produced and
movies are seen in 3D.
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Beautiful & easy
anywhere & anytime
Recording movies in 3D
(25)
Checking your golf swing
Golf Shot (69)
Smth Slw REC (68)
Recording
Capturing images
beautifully without
cumbersome setting
Intelligent Auto (39)
Focus on the child on the
left side of the screen
Tracking the subject (41)
Spot Focus (71)
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Recording in a dimly-lit
room
Low Lux (73)
Capturing photos during
movie recording
Dual Rec (42)
Smile Shutter (76)
Changing the image quality and
recording mode
/ Setting (39)
Recording mode (40)
Capturing fireworks, or a
sunset in all its splendor
Fireworks (73)
Sunrise&Sunset (73)
Getting the most out of your
camcorder with manual
controls
MANUAL dial (42)
Changing the recording media
Media setting (22)
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Fun & simple
playback & edit
Playing back a digest of
your movies
Highlight Playback (44)
Playing back 3D movies
(30)
Using
Editing on the camcorder
Capturing a photo from a movie (51)
Deleting unnecessary scene
(Dividing (50), Deleting (47))
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Easy ways to store
good memories
Computer
(55)
DVD writer
(63)
Saving
External media device
(60)
Recorder
(64)
You can save your movies on media such as
Blu-ray discs in 2D by using a computer.
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and indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26), respectively.
The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch.
Using the “Handycam” Handbook . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. 2
Searching for information quickly . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . 2
Read this first .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. 3
Notes on use .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . 6
How does your 3D camcorder work? . . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . . 7
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Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . 15
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. 18
Changing the language setting . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. 21
Step 3: Preparing the recording media . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . 22
Selecting recording media . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 22
Inserting a memory card . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. 23
Recording/Playback
Recording . . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. 25
Recording movies . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 26
Shooting photos . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... 28
Playback on the camcorder . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. 30
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie . .. . . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . 32
Adjusting the depth of 3D movies . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . . 33
Viewing photos . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . 33
Playing images on a TV . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . 34
List of connection . . . . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. 34
Using “BRAVIA” Sync . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . . 37
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Useful functions for recording movies and photos . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 38
Zooming . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. 38
Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . 39
Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or
standard image quality (STD) . . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. 39
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Selecting the recording mode . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. 40
Using the Tracking focus function ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 41
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) . . .. . ... . .. 41
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) ... . .. . ... 42
Recording in mirror mode . . . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . . 42
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial . ... . .. . .. . . 42
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) . .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . . 44
Viewing Highlight Playback . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . 44
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. 45
Saving Highlight Playback (
Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or
Highlight scenarios .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 46
Making good use of your camcorder . . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. 47
Deleting images .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . . 47
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . 48
Copying images . . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. 49
Dividing a movie .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . . 50
Capturing a photo from a movie . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 51
Scenario Save) . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . 46
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) . .. . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . . 52
Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn) . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . 54
Importing movies and photos to a computer ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . . 55
Saving images on a disc . .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 56
Saving images with an external device
Selecting a method for saving images with an external device . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. 58
The devices on which the created disc can be played back . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... 59
Saving images on an external media device . . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 60
Saving desired movies and photos . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... 61
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder . .. . ... 62
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.,
other than DVDirect Express . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 63
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. . ... . .. 64
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menus .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . 66
Operating menus .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... 66
Menu lists .. . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. 67
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . 68
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 70
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. 79
Playback Function (Items for playback) . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . 81
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) . . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... 81
Setup (Other setup items) . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. 82
Additional information
Troubleshooting . .. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. 89
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators . . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . 96
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... 100
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack .. . ... . .. . 100
Expected recording time of movies . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . 100
Expected number of recordable photos ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . 102
Using your camcorder abroad . . . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . 103
Maintenance and precautions. . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . . 105
About the AVCHD format ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. 105
About the memory card . . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . . 105
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack . . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . . 106
About x.v.Color . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... 107
About handling of your camcorder .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . 107
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Quick reference
Screen indicators . . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... 112
Parts and controls . . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . .. 113
Index . . . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . ... . .. . .. . ... . .. . 117
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Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
Battery pack
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AC Adaptor
Power cord (Mains
lead)
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your
camcorder.
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
1
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
2
clicks.
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your
3
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG (flash/charge)
lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
DC IN jack
Align the mark on the DC plug with that on
the DC IN jack.
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To the wall outlet (wall
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When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
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jack of your camcorder.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FV50 155
NP-FV70 (supplied) 195
NP-FV100 390
The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a
temperature of 25
C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).
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Tips
See page 100 on recording and playing time.
When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the
remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen.
To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery
pack ().
C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of
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To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack” (p. 15). Even if the battery
pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
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.
Notes
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure
that the
The
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 26), the access lamp (p. 24) are turned off.
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with
your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
p
eration for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Shut Off], p. 87).
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Notes on the AC Adaptor
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.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
2
Select the desired geographical area with
3
Touch the button on the
LCD screen
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MODE lamp
POWER button
/ , then touch [Next].
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Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next].
4
If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.
Select the date format, then touch [Next].
5
Select the date and time, touch
6
[Next]
* The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time.
*.
/ to set the value, then touch
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The clock starts.
To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Clock Settings)]
[Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch
item appears.
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Touch [Run].
7
If you touch [Run Later], the recording mode screen appears. When you turn on the camcorder
next time, the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen will appear.
Aim the camcorder at a subject to display it on the LCD screen.
8
Be sure that the subject produces a scale higher than the mark. The subject will appear doubled.
If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D, press 2D/3D DISP and check the image in 2D
26).
(p.
Scale
Touch
9
The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses. Do not change the subject until
the adjustment is completed.
.
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If [Could not adjust.] appears, touch [Run Again].
he 2D/3D switch (p. 26) is set to 2D, the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen does not appear.
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Type of subjects that should be displayed on the LCD screen for [Auto 3D Lens
Adjust]
The scale indicated varies depending on the subject displayed on the LCD screen.
Subjects that indicate a higher scale:
Bright subjects, such as objects outdoors in daylight
Subjects with various colors and shapes
Subjects that indicate a lower scale and result in adjustment failure:
Dark subjects, such as objects viewed at night
Subjects within 2 m (6 ft. 6 3/4 in.) away from the camcorder
Plain, non-colorful subjects
Subjects that repeat the same pattern, such as rows of windows on buildings
Moving subjects
Notes
The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the
recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch
(MENU) [Setup] [
You can turn off the operation beeps by touching
Settings)] [Beep] [Off]
( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] .
(MENU) [Setup] [ ( General
.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen.
(Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off.
The
Tips
You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER.
en [Power On By LCD] (p. 87) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.
Wh
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Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Touch
a desired language
(MENU) [Setup] [ ( General Settings)] [Language Setting]
.
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Step 3: Preparing the recording media
The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as
following icons.
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Internal memory Memory card
* In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform
recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
Tips
See page 100 for the recordable time of movies.
See page 102 for the number of recordable photos.
*
Selecting recording media
Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ ( Media Settings)] [Media
Select].
The [Media Select] screen appears.
Touch the desired recording medium .
Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.
To check the recording media settings
In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected
recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.
Recording media icon
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Inserting a memory card
Notes
Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
SD Speed Class Described in this
manual
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO-
—
HG Duo” media
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
Class 4 or faster SD card
SDXC memory card
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used
for this camcorder.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to
operate with your camcorder.
Notes
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV
devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the
USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you
connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform
the format. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media
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Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the
direction as illustrated until it clicks.
Close the cover after inserting the memory card.
Access lamp
Note the direction of notched corner.
The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new
memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.
Close the cover.
Notes
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is
played, format the memory card (p. 82).
dis
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.
Do not open the cover during recording.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and
drop.
To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media.
Movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD).
Tips
To change the recording media, see page 22.
Fasten the grip belt.
1
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
2
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
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Recording movies
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MODE button
2D/3D switch
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
START/STOP button
[STBY] [REC]
Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.
Press START/STOP to start recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Tips
Shoot the subject from about 80 cm to 6 m (3 ft. to 20 ft.) away to obtain good 3D movies. The optimum
distance varies when you use zooming (p. 38).
To record 2D movies
Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D.
Notes
Do not operate the 2D/3D switch during recording. The camcorder stops recording.
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To display items on the LCD screen again
Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use
items. You can change the settings using the [Display Setting] menu (p. 79).
about 4sec
after
To record movies in 3D while viewing them in 2D on the LCD screen of the camcorder
If you record 3D movie for a long time, you may feel uncomfortable. Press 2D/3D DISP to
switch the image from 3D to 2D. The image appears in 2D, but the camcorder continues
recording in 3D.
When the screen is switched from 2D to 3D, the screen becomes darker. This is not a
malfunction.
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
The maximum continuous recordable time of a movie is as follows.
3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes
2D: about 13 hours
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot
operate your camcorder during this time.
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. 24) is lit or flashing
A
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
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Tips
You can record photos during 2D movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 42).
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting.
[
You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 41).
u can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 51).
Yo
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching
[Setup] [
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. In the case of 2D recording,
et [G
s
guide.
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and
then adjust the angle ().
( Media Settings)] [Media Info].
uide Frame] to [On] (p. 78), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a
(MENU)
90 degrees (max.)
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180 degrees (max.)
Watch 3D movies on the LCD screen squarely from about 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away.
90 degrees to the
camcorder
Data code during recording
The recording date, time and condition 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, touch
Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting
(MENU) [Setup] [ ( Playback
.
Shooting photos
MODE button
2D/3D switch
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
PHOTO button
When disappears, the photo is recorded.
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Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D.
Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio
becomes 4:3.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Note
You cannot shoot photos in 3D.
Tips
To change the image size, touch
setting
You cannot record photos while
Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work in
the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by
Mic] [
.
( Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting .
(MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size] a desired
is displayed.
(MENU) [Camera/
If white circular spots appear on photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
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Particles (dust, pollen, etc.)
in the air
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Playback on the camcorder
You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built
into the camcorder.
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal recording media
are played.
Tips
To change the recording media, see page 22.
The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time.
To play back 2D movies, set the 2D/3D switch to 2D.
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
Press
2
The Event View screen appears after some seconds.
Touch
3
(View Images).
/ to select the desired event ().
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To the MENU screen
Events
/ : To the previous/next event
Event name
Change to the movie/photo recording mode
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Highlight
Playback
button (p
. 44).
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Time-line bar
Highlight Playback button
Change Event Scale button
* Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality].
The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center.
You can also choose an event by touching on
(Change Event Scale) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change the
Touch
time range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to 3 months, which changes the number
of the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.
*
the time-line bar.
Touch an image you want to view.
4
To go back to the Event View screen
Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button scrolls the index
screen.)
Changes to the movie/photo recording mode
Event title
Switch Image Type button (2D only)
Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE] (movies only),
PHOTO] (photos only), or [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and photos mixed).
[
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the
movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.
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Notes
If you operate the 2D/3D switch, the recording mode screen appears. Do not operate the 2D/3D switch
during playback.
Tips
When the 2D/3D switch is set to 3D, only 3D movies are played back. When the switch is set to 2D, both
3D and 2D images are played back in 2D.
You can view 3D movies in 2D by pressing 2D/3D DISP (p. 27).
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Operating the camcorder while playing a movie
You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie.
Volume adjustment
Delete
Context
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To stop*
Previous
To fast-reverse
* These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie.
Notes
You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.
Tips
The above figure appears also when you select [
*
MOVIE/PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image
Next
To fast-forward
To pause*/play
Type button on the Even Index screen (2D only).
Touching
on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you to use those
functions easily.
When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
Touch
As you repeat touching
/ during pause to play back movies slowly.
/ during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times
about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording. This
information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [
( Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting
.
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded.
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch adjust with / .
*
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Adjusting the depth of 3D movies
You can adjust the depth while playing back 3D movies.
Touch [3D Depth Adjustment] on the 3D movie playback screen.
The movie stops and the screen used to adjust the vertical direction appears.
Touch / to adjust the vertical direction [Next].
The screen used to adjust horizontal direction appears.
Touch / to adjust the horizontal direction .
Viewing photos
You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure
below will be displayed when you select [
button on the Event Index screen.
PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type
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Delete
Context
Previous
Tips
To repeat Slideshow, touch
Next
To start/stop slide show
[Slideshow Set].
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Playing images on a TV
Connection methods, the image type
(3D or 2D) and the image quality (high
definition (HD) or standard definition
(STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ
depending on what type of TV is
connected, and the connectors used.
Output connectors on the camcorder
HDMI OUT jack
A/V Remote
Connector
List of connection
Connecting to a 3D TV
Movies recorded in 3D are played back in
3D. Make sure that the 2D/3D switch of the
camcorder is set to 3D.
HDMI Cable (supplied)
Component A/V Cable
(Green) Y
(Blue)
PB/CB
(Red)
PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
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Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
2
Connect the camcorder to a TV.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 16).
3
Play a movie or a photo on the
camcorder (p. 30).
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Connecting to a high definition TV
When the recording quality is high
definition image quality (HD), the movies
are played back in high definition image
quality (HD). When the recoding quality is
standard image quality (STD), the movies
are played back in standard definition
image quality (STD).
Connecting to a non-high-definition
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
When movies are recorded with high
definition image quality (HD), they are
played back in standard definition image
quality (STD). When movies are recoded
with standard image quality (STD), they are
played back in standard definition image
quality (STD).
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HDMI Cable (supplied)
Component A/V Cable
(Green) Y
(Blue)
PB/CB
(Red)
PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
Component A/V Cable
(Blue)
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (sold separately)
(Yellow)
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
(Green) Y
PB/CB
(Red)
PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
(White)
(Red)
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When you connect with HDMI cable
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end
(for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for
connecting your TV on the other end.
Copyright-protected images are not output
from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no
sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT
jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as
malfunction may result.
When the connected device is compatible
with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition
image quality (HD) movies are output in
5.1ch surround sound automatically. Standard
definition image quality (STD) movies are
converted to 2ch sound.
When you connect with component
A/V cable
You can connect the camcorder to a TV with
the component A/V cable supplied with other
Sony camcorders. The movies are displayed in
2D on the TV.
If you connect only component video plugs,
audio signals are not output. Connect the white
and red plugs to output audio signals.
Select the [Component] setting for the
component input jack you are using.
Touch
[
a desired setting
(MENU) [Setup]
( Connection)] [Component]
to make the setting.
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to
your TV (p. 84).
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable 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.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable.
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE
EO
1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
(VID
Notes
When you play back standard definition image
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies
with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch
[Image Quality/Size] [
[4:3]
When the A/V connecting cable is used to
(p. 80).
output movies, movies are output with standard
definition image quality (STD).
Tips
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as
follows:
HDMI component S VIDEO video
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
(MENU)
Wide Mode]
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When you connect with A/V
connecting cable with S-Video
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)
is connected, audio signals are not output. To
output audio signals, connect the white and red
plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
This connection produces higher resolution
images compared with the A/V connecting cable.
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Using “BRAVIA” Sync
You can operate your camcorder with
the remote commander of your TV by
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or
later with the HDMI cable.
You can operate the menu of your
camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU
button of the remote commander of your
TV. You can display the camcorder screens
such as Event View, play selected movies
or display selected photos by pressing up/
down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote
commander of your TV.
Notes
There may be some operations you cannot do
with the remote commander.
To set your camcorder, touch
[Setup] [
FOR HDMI] [On] (the default setting)
.
Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the
instruction manual of the TV for details.
The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs
according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to
the instruction manual of your TV for details.
Tips
If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.
( Connection)] [CTRL
(MENU)
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Advanced operations
Useful functions for recording movies and photos
The and icons indicate the 3D and
2D positions of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26),
respectively.
Zooming
You can magnify images with the power
zoom lever. Magnifications available are as
follows. You can magnify images also with
/ on the LCD screen.
the
3D recording: 10 times the original size
2D recording: 17 times the original size
Wider range of view
(Wide angle)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Close view
(Telephoto)
Optimum distance from the subject
and zooming level
The distance at which you can obtain
good 3D movies varies depending on the
zooming level.
Distance from the subject Zoom
about 80 cm to 6 m
(3 ft. to 20 ft.)
about 2.5 m to 10 m
(8 ft. to 32 ft.)
about 7.5 m to 20 m
(25 ft. to 65 ft.)
Notes
If the movies appear doubled on the LCD
screen, return the zoom to the original level.
A subject within 80 cm (about 3 ft.) away
should be recorded in 2D.
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
/ button on the LCD screen.
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining
sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for
wide angle and about 80 cm (about 3 ft.) for
telephoto (2D mode only).
You can magnify images using optical zooming,
unless [
Magnifications available are as follows.
You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom
to a greater level (p. 75) (2D mode only).
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
3D recording: 10 times
2D recording: 12 times
Tips
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Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto)
When you turn the camcorder toward
the subject, the camcorder records using
the optimum combination of the 3
detection modes: Face detection, Scene
detection and Camera-shake detection
([On] is the default setting). When the
camcorder detects the subject, the icons
that correspond to the detected condition
are displayed.
Touch
at the right bottom on
the recording screen of movies or
photos.
Touch [On]
.
Face detection
(Portrait), (Baby)
The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts
the focus, color, and exposure.
Scene detection
(Backlight),
(Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light),
(Macro)
The camcorder selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the
scene.
(Landscape),
Camera-shake detection
(Walk), (Tripod)
The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the
optimum compensation.
Notes
The camcorder may not detect the expected
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.
You cannot use the flash depending on the
scenes detected.
Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD)
You can select the desired image quality
from the high definition image quality
(HD) that enables you to record fine
images, or the standard definition image
quality (STD) that has more compatibility
with various playback devices ([
Quality] is the default setting). Change the
image quality according to the recording
situation or the playback device.
Touch
Quality/Size] [
(MENU) [Image
/
Setting].
Touch [
HD Quality] to
record high definition image
quality (HD) images, or touch
[ STD Quality] to record
standard definition image quality
(STD) images.
Touch
Recording image quality is changed.
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Tips
You can record, play, or edit movies in the
selected image quality only. To record, play, or
edit movies in another image quality, change
this setting.
Selecting the recording mode
You can switch the recording mode to
select the movie quality when recording
high definition image quality (HD) movies
([Standard
] is the default setting). The
recording time of the recording media is
changed depending on the recording mode.
Touch
(MENU) [Image
Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
Touch the desired recording
mode.
The recording modes available will
depend on the selected [
Frame
Rate] (p. 79).
* appears on a medium icon if a movie
recorded with the selected recording
mode cannot be saved on that medium.
Touch
.
Recording modes and the media
Types of media that images can be saved
on will depend on the recording mode
selected.
For details on a save operation using the
external devices, see page 58.
Recording mode
Types of media
3D
PS
*
On this camcorder
Internal recording
media
Memory card
On external devices
External media
(USB storage
devices)
Blu-ray discs
AVCHD recording
discs
* [PS] can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is
set to [60p].
Tips
Movies are recorded with 1920 1080/60i
format when 3D mode is selected, with the
1920 1080/60p format when the PS mode of
high definition image quality (HD) is selected,
and with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i or 1920
1080/24p format when the FX or FH mode is
selected. When the HQ or LP mode of high
definition image quality (HD) is selected,
movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440
1080/60i format.
You can select the following high definition
image quality (HD) recording mode.
[3D] (HD 28M(3D))
[60p Quality
[Highest Quality
[High Quality
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] (AVC HD 24M (FX))
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HQ/
LP
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[Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the
default setting)
[Long Time
The recording mode of the standard image
quality (STD) is limited to the following value.
[Standard
“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”
] (AVC HD 5M (LP))
] (STD 9M (HQ))
Using the Tracking focus function
If you touch the subject you want to track
on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks
that subject and records a movie.
When you touch a face
A double-lined frame appears around the
face and the camcorder adjusts the focus,
color and exposure automatically.
When you touch a point other than a
face
A double-lined frame appears at the point
you touch and the camcorder adjusts the
focus automatically.
Notes
The subject you touched may not be detected,
depending on the surrounding brightness or
hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the
subject again when you record.
If you want to track a face, set the [Face
ection] (p. 76) setting to other than [Off]
et
D
([Auto] is the default setting).
Tips
The double-lined frame around a face targeted
for possible smile detection shot turns orange.
If the face you touched disappears from the
LCD screen, the subject selected in [Face
ection] (p. 76) has priority. If the face you
et
D
touched returns to the screen, that face has
priority.
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
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.
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Touch the face or a point you want
to track.
The double-lined frame is displayed.
To stop tracking, touch [ / ] that
appears on the right of the LCD screen.
Built-in
microphone
Notes
If you play back 5.1ch sound on your
camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically
converted and output in 2ch.
To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the
movies recorded with high definition image
quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device
compatible with 5.1ch surround.
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When you connect your camcorder with the
HDMI cable (supplied), the sound of high
definition image quality (HD) movies recorded
in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch
sound. The sound of standard definition image
quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch.
Tips
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
Surround] (
([Audio Mode], p. 78).
You can create a disc, which contains the
movies recorded on your camcorder, on a
computer using the supplied software “PMB.” If
you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system,
you can enjoy realistic sound.
) or [2ch Stereo] ( )
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO.
Notes
You cannot use the flash while the camcorder is
set to movie recording mode.
may appear when the capacity of the
recording media is not enough or when you
record photos continuously. You cannot record
photos while
Depending on the [
Frame Rate] selected, appears on the
[
LCD screen and you may not be able to use the
Dual Rec function.
Tips
When the MODE lamp is set to
the size of photos becomes [5.3M] (16:9) or
[4.0M] (4:3).
You can record photos during recording
standby in the same way as when the
lamp is turned on. However, when the frame
rate is set to [24p], you cannot record photos
while the camcorder is in movie recording
mode.
is displayed.
REC Mode] or
(Movie),
(Photo)
Recording in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
Tips
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial
You can assign 1 menu item you use often
to the MANUAL dial.
Since [3D Depth Adjustment] is assigned to
the MANUAL dial in the default setting, the
operation below is described as adjusting
the 3D depth using the dial. The [3D Depth
Adjustment] here allows you to adjust the
3-dimensional appearance of the image on
the screen during recording.
MANUAL button
MANUAL dial
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Press MANUAL to make the
camcorder adjust the depth of
the 3D image.
Pressing MANUAL repeatedly toggles
between enabling and disabling the
3D depth adjustment.
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust
the 3D depth while checking the
image on the LCD screen.
Items you can control with the
MANUAL dial
3D recording
[3D Depth Adjustment]
[Focus] ... p. 71
osure] ... p. 71
[Exp
2D recording
[Focus] ... p. 71
[Exposure] ... p. 71
[IRIS] ... p.
[Sh
[AE Shif
[Whi
72
utter Speed] ... p. 72
t] ... p. 72
te Balance Shift] ... p. 72
To assign the menu item to the
MANUAL dial
Press and hold MANUAL down for a
few seconds.
The [Dial Setting] screen appears.
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the
item to be assigned.
ress MANUAL.
P
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.
If you select [RESET] in step , all the items
adjusted manually are reset to the default
settings.
Tips
In the case of items other than [3D Depth
Adjustment], pressing MANUAL switches
between automatic and manual settings.
You can also assign menu items to the
MANUAL dial by touching
[Camera/Mic] [
[Dial Setting].
Even if you open the IRIS wider (a smaller
F-stop) than F3.4 when you set the zoom lever
to the W (Wide angle) side, the IRIS is reset
to F3.4 as you move the zoom lever to the T
(Telephoto) side.
If you adjust the IRIS, the in-focus range in
front of and behind the focused subject is
changed. When you open the IRIS wider (a
smaller F-stop), the in-focus range becomes
narrower, and when you close the IRIS
narrower (a larger F-stop), the in-focus range
becomes wider. You can set the IRIS to a
preferred value depending on the shooting
scenes.
When you record images under a fluorescent
lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp,
horizontal stripes may appear, flicker may
occur, or color may change. In this case, change
the shutter speed according to the power supply
frequency in your region.
(MENU)
( Camera Settings)]
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The camera data (p. 83) 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
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback
scenes at random, puts them together, and
plays them back as a digest of your high
definition image quality (HD) movies and
photos with music and visual effects.
If you like the Highlight Playback you have
just seen, you can save it as a “scenario” and
play it back repeatedly. Furthermore, you
can share the Highlight Playback scenes
or scenarios easily using other media by
converting the data format of the Highlight
Playback scenes or scenarios, which allows
you to create DVDs.
Tips
Touching
functions you can currently use, and allows you
to use those functions easily.
When the 2D/3D switch is set to 3D, only 3D
movies are played back. When the switch is set
to 2D, both 3D and 2D images are played back
in 2D.
on the playback screen displays
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Viewing Highlight Playback
1
Open the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
2
Press (View Images).
3
Touch / () to select the
desired Event, then touch
[ Highlight] ().
The camcorder starts Highlight
Playback of the event that was
displayed in the center of the Event
View.
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The LCD screen during Highlight
Playback
Volume adjustment
Context
To stop
Next
Previous
To pause
To stop a Highlight Playback
To pause, touch .
To stop, touch
.
To watch a Highlight Playback again
Touch [Replay] on the screen after a
Highlight Playback has finished.
Notes
Highlight Playback scenes will change each time
you select a Highlight Playback.
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
You can make various settings for Highlight
Playback.
Touch [Highlight Setting]
during Highlight Playback.
You can set the following items.
[Playback Range]
Set the range of movies to be played by selecting
the range of events from which event and to
which event, to be used as the playback range,
then touch
If no range is set, the camcorder plays images in
the date of the event selected on the Event View
as the playback range.
[Theme]
You can select a theme for Highlight Playback.
The music category is selected automatically
according to the theme.
[Music]
You can select and add music.
[Length]
You can set the length of the Highlight Playback
segment.
[Audio mix]
The original sound is played back with the
music.
Touch
the original sound and the music.
.
/ to adjust the balance between
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[Highlight Point]
You can set the points in a movie or photo that
will be used in a Highlight Playback.
Play the desired movie or photo, and then do
the following.
Movie: Play the desired movie, and then
at the point you want to
touch
use in a Highlight Playback.
Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a
Highlight Playback, and then touch
Notes
The audio used for the Highlight Playback will
be converted to 2ch stereo.
The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when
the Highlight Playback stops.
When you connect the camcorder to an
external device, such as a TV, and watch
Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario, these
images do not appear on the LCD screen of the
camcorder.
Tips
You can select [Highlight Setting] on the screen
after a Highlight Playback has finished.
You can transfer music files from audio CDs
or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them
with Highlight Playback using the supplied
software “PMB” or “Music Transfer,” a software
installed together with “PMB.”
After the music file is transferred to the
camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the
music file may be damaged. Delete the music
file by touching
( Playback Settings)] [Empty
[
Music], then transfer the music file again. If
you delete music files using [Empty Music], the
music data recorded on your camcorder at the
factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can
restore them using Music Transfer, a software
installed together with “PMB.” For operating
instructions, see Music Transfer help.
(MENU) [Setup]
Saving Highlight
Playback (
Scenario
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Save)
You can save a Highlight Playback as a
“Scenario.”
.
Touch [ Scenario Save]
during Highlight Playback.
To play back a saved scenario
Touch (MENU) [Playback Function]
Scenario], select the desired scenario, and
[
then touch
.
To erase a saved scenario
Touch [ Scenario Erase] on the screen
after the scenario playback you want to
erase has finished, or touch
while
playing the scenario you want to erase, then
select [ERASE].
Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios
You can convert the data format of
Highlight Playback or previously saved
Highlight scenarios which allows you to
share the converted data using other media
by creating DVDs or uploading the data to
the Web (Highlight Movie). The converted
data will be changed to 2D.
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Making good use of your camcorder
Touch [Save Highlight Movie]
on the screen after Highlight
Playback or Highlight scenario
playback has finished.
You can select [Save Highlight Movie] by
touching
Playback scenes or saved Highlight
scenarios are played back.
on the screen while Highlight
Touch
The camcorder starts converting the
data to the target format.
.
To watch a Highlight Movie again (2D
only)
Touch [Watch] after the conversion process
has finished.
To watch a Highlight Movie by
selecting one from a list of “Highlight
Movie”
Touch (MENU) [Playback
Function] [Highlight Movie] touch
the desired Highlight Movie.
Notes
Converted data will be changed to standard
image quality (STD).
The and icons indicate the 3D and
2D positions of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26),
respectively.
Deleting images
You can free media space by deleting
movies and photos from recording media.
Notes
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
the images. It may damage the recording media.
Do not eject the memory card while deleting
images from the memory card.
You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
Undo the protection of the movies and photos
to delete them, before you try to delete them
49).
.
(p
The demonstration movie on your camcorder
is protected.
If you delete movies/photos that are included in
ved scenarios (p. 46), the scenarios will also
a
s
be deleted.
Tips
If you start playing back an image by selecting it
from the Event Index screen, you can delete the
image using
To delete all images recorded in the recording
media, and recover all the recordable space of
h
e media, format the media (p. 82).
t
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time on an index
screen are called “thumbnails.”
on the playback screen.
Press
(View Images) (p. 30).
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Delete].
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To select and delete movies,
touch
[Multiple Images]
In the case of 2D, after touching [Multiple
Images], select [
PHOTO]/[ MOVIE/PHOTO].
[
When [
to [
instead of
/ Setting] (p. 39) is set
STD Quality], appears
.
.
MOVIE]/
Touch and display the
mark
on the movies or photos to be
deleted.
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch
.
To delete all movies/photos in a event
at one time
In step 3, touch [All In Event].
Touch / to select the desired
event, then touch
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
.
Touch .
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting
them by mistake.
Press
(View Images) (p. 30).
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Protect].
To select and delete movies,
touch
[Multiple Images]
In the case of 2D, after touching [Multiple
Images], select [
PHOTO]/[ MOVIE/PHOTO].
[
When [
to [
instead of
/ Setting] (p. 39) is set
STD Quality], appears
.
.
MOVIE]/
Touch the movies and photos to
be protected.
is displayed on the selected images.
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Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
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Touch
.
To undo the protection of movies and
photos
Touch the movie or photo marked with
in step 4.
disappears.
To protect all movies/photos in an
event at one time
In step 3, touch [Set All In Event].
Touch / to select the desired
event, then touch
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
.
Touch .
To undo the protection of an event
In step 3 above, touch [Remove All In
Event], select the desired movies/photos,
then touch
Copying images
.
You can copy images back and forth
between the internal recording medium
of your camcorder and a memory card or
other medium in an external device.
Insert a memory card into your camcorder
before the operation.
Notes
When you record an image on the memor y
card for the first time, create the image
database file by touching
[Setup] [
[Repair Img. DB F.] [Memory Card].
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during dubbing.
Tips
The original copy of the image will not be
deleted after the copy operation has been
completed.
The images recorded by this camcorder and
stored onto the recording media are called
“original.”
( Media Settings)]
(MENU)
Press
(View Images) (p. 30).
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Copy].
The media selection screen appears.
Touch the desired item to select
the source and the destination
for the images to be copied.
[Int. Memory Memory Card]
[Memory Card
The [Copy] screen appears.
Int. Memory]
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Touch the type of copy operation.
[Multiple Images]: To select multiple
images and copy them
[All In Event]: To copy all images of a
specified event
Select the image to be copied.
[Multiple Images]: Touch the image to
be copied, and mark it with
. You can
select multiple images.
Touch the desired thumbnail so that you
can confirm the image. Touch
return to the selection screen.
[All In Event]: Select the Event to be
copied, then touch
. You cannot
select multiple Events.
Touch
Tips
To check the movies or photos after the copy
operation is finished, use [Media Select] to
select the destination medium, and then play
h
e copied movies/photos (p. 22).
t
You can copy images to various types of
er
nal media (p. 58).
ext
.
to
Dividing a movie
You can divide a movie to delete
unnecessary parts.
Touch
[ Divide] on the
movie playback screen.
Touch
to play back movies.
Touch
at the point where you
want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie pauses.
Touch
/ to adjust the
dividing point with more
precision.
Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie
Touch
Notes
You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the
protection of the movie to divide it, before you
y to divide it (p. 49).
r
t
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing
the movie. It may damage the recording media.
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Do not eject the memory card while dividing
movies on the memory card.
A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about 1.0 second (3D)/0.5
second (2D) increments.
If you divide movies that are included in saved
arios (p. 46), the scenarios will be deleted.
cen
s
Only simple editing is available on the
camcorder. Use the supplied software “PMB”
for more advanced editing.
and the actual dividing
Capturing a photo from a movie
Touch
[Photo Capture] that
appears on the playback screen
of a movie.
The [Photo Capture] screen appears.
Touch
to play back movies.
Touch
at the point where you
want to capture a photo.
The movie pauses.
Touch
/ to adjust the
capturing point with more
precision.
Touch
When capturing is finished, the screen
returns to pause.
Notes
The image size is fixed based on the image
quality of the movie. 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): 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: 0.3 M (4:3)
The recording medium where you want to save
photos should have enough free space.
The recording date and time of captured photos
is 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.
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movie
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)
Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard
definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or
photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your
disc player.
You cannot save 3D movies on a disc. To save 3D movies on a disc, you must first convert
3D movies to 2D movies using “PMB.”
Disc type Choosing a method Player
To save images on
a Blu-ray disc with
high definition image
quality (HD)
To save images on a
AVCHD recording disc
with high definition
image quality (HD)
To copy images on
a disc in standard
definition image
quality (STD) to
distribute
Importing movies and
photos to a computer (p. 55)
Creating a Blu-ray disc*
with high definition image
quality (HD
Creating a disc with one touch
(Disc Bur
Importing movies and
photos to a computer (p. 55)
Creating a AVCHD recording
disc with high definition
image quality (HD
Importing movies and
photos to a computer (p. 55)
Creating a standard
definition image quality
(STD) disc (p
) (p. 57)
n) (p
. 54)
) (p. 56)
. 56)
Blu-ray disc playback
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc
player, PlayStation
AVCHD format playback
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc
player, PlayStation
Ordinary DVD playback
devices (a DVD player, a
computer that can play
DVDs, etc.)
3, etc.)
3, etc.)
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Discs you can use with “PMB”
You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 57.
Disc type Features
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Unrewritable
DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable
Notes
Always maintain your PlayStation
The PlayStation
3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.
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Creating a disc with
one touch
(Disc Burn)
Movies and photos recorded on your
camcorder that have not yet been saved
with Disc Burn function can be saved on a
disc automatically. Movies and photos are
saved on a disc with their recorded image
quality.
Notes
High definition image quality (HD) movies (the
default setting) will make an AVCHD recording
disc.
You cannot create AVCHD recording discs:
from 3D movies
from movies recorded with [Highest Quality
] or [60p Quality ] mode of [ REC
Mode].
Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with
Disc Burn.
To create a standard definition image quality
(STD) disc from high definition image quality
(HD) movies, import movies to a computer first
.
55), and then create a standard definition
(p
ge quality (STD) disc (p. 56).
ima
Install “PMB” beforehand, however, do not start
“PMB.”
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
eration (p. 16).
p
o
With Disc Burn function on your camcorder,
you can save movies and photos recorded on
recording medium selected with the [Media
Select] menu.
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
See page 53 for the type of discs you can
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
2
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable
(supplied).
USB cable (supplied)
3
Touch [Disc Burn] on the
camcorder screen.
4
Follow the instructions on the
computer screen.
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Movies and photos are not saved on the
computer when you perform Disc Burn.
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Importing movies and photos to a computer
Movies and photos recorded on your
camcorder can be imported to a computer.
Turn on the computer beforehand.
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
p
eration (p. 16).
o
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect the camcorder to the
computer using the USB cable
(supplied).
USB cable (supplied)
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
camcorder screen.
2
Touch [USB Connect] on the
camcorder screen.
Prior to the connection, select the
recording medium with image data to
import to the computer using the [Media
Select] menu.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
touch
[
Setting].
The window for import appears on the
computer screen.
If you want to change the location
where imported media files will be
saved, click [PMB] [Tools]
[Settings...] [Import media files to]
[Browse...], then select the desired
location.
(MENU) [Setup]
( Connection)] [USB Connect
3
Click [Import].
Refer to “PMB Help” for details.
Movies and photos are imported to
your computer.
When the operation is completed, the
“PMB” screen appears.
Tips
You can move the high definition image
quality (HD) movies from a computer back
to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to
the computer using the USB cable, select the
destination device for the movie to be exported
(in this case, your camcorder) on the computer
screen, select the movie to be exported,
then click [Export] (under the [Manipulate]
category) select the drive to export the
files to click [Export] click [OK] on the
export complete screen.
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Saving images on a disc
You can select movies that have been
imported to a computer and save them on
a disc.
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
See page 52 for the type of discs you can
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
2
Start “PMB.”
3
Click [Calendar] or [Index] to
select the date or folder, and
select the movie you want to
save on the disc.
High definition image quality (HD)
movies are marked with
To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key
down and click thumbnails.
4
Click (Create Disc) to select the
type of disc you want to use.
The movie selection window appears.
[Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]:
You can save movies with high
definition image quality (HD) on a
DVD disc.
[Create DVD-Video Format Discs
(STD)]:
.
You can save movies with standard
definition image quality (STD) on
a DVD disc. You can select high
definition image quality (HD) movies
as sources. However, saving such
movies will take longer than the
actual length of the movies, because
the image quality must be converted
from high definition (HD) to standard
definition (STD) when saving the
movie on the disc.
To add movies to the previously selected
ones, select the movies in the main
window and drag and drop onto the
window for selecting movies.
5
Follow the instructions on the
screen to create a disc.
It may take a long time to create a disc.
Playing an AVCHD recording disc on a
computer
You can play back AVCHD recording discs
using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed
together with “PMB.”
To start “Player for AVCHD”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [View] [Player
for AVCHD].
See the “Player for AVCHD” help on the
operation.
Movies may not be played smoothly
depending on the computer
environment.
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Creating a Blu-ray disc
You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high
definition image quality (HD) movie
eviously imported to a computer (p. 55).
pr
To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on
Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click
[BD Add-on Software] on the installation
screen of “PMB,” and install this plug-in
according to the on-screen instructions.
Connect your computer to the internet
when you install [BD Add-on Software].
Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc
drive, and click
(Create Disc) [Create
Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in step 4 of “Saving
images on a disc” (p
a
re the same as that for creating an AVCHD
. 56). Other procedures
disc.
Your computer must support the creation
of Blu-ray discs.
BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE
(rewritable) media are available for
creating Blu-ray discs. You cannot add
contents to either type of disc after
creating the disc.
Copying a disc
You can copy a recorded disc to another
disc using “Video Disc Copier.”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [Disc Creation]
[Video Disc Copier] to start the software.
See “Video Disc Copier” help on the
operation.
You cannot copy high definition image
quality (HD) movies by converting them
to standard definition image quality
(STD).
You cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc.
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Saving images with an external device
Selecting a method for saving images with an external device
You can save 3D movies and 2D high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external
device. Select the method to be used according to the device.
Movies External devices Connecting cable Page
External media device
/
Saving images on an external
media device with high
definition image quality (HD).
DVD writer other than
DVDirect Express
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image
quality (HD) or with standard
definition image quality (STD).
Hard disk recorder, etc.
Saving images on a DVD
disc with standard definition
image quality (STD).
USB Adaptor Cable
(supplied)
USB cable
(supplied)
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
60
63
64
Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)
Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images
are saved (p. 64).
Notes
The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/
recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/
recorders may fail to eject the disc.
Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may
not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it.
The types of media on which images are saved
See page 40.
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The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray disc playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation
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DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)
AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation
DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Notes
Always maintain your PlayStation
The PlayStation
3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.
3.
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Saving images on an external media device
You can save movies and photos on an
external media device (USB storage
devices), such as an external hard disk
drive. You can also play back images on the
camcorder or another playback device.
Notes
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the external media device.
Tips
You can save 3D movies on an external media
device as they are.
You can import images saved on the external
media device to your computer by using the
supplied software “PMB.”
Functions available after saving images
on an external media device
playback of images through the camcorder
(p. 62)
importing images to “PMB”
Devices that cannot be used as an
external media device
You cannot use the following devices 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
Notes
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. Make sure that
important data has not previously been saved
on the external media device before you format
it using the camcorder.
Operation is not assured with every device
satisfying requirements for operating.
For details on available external media devices,
go to the Sony support website in your
country/region.
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
1
power cord (mains lead) to the DC
IN jack of your camcorder and the
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 16).
If the external media device has
2
the AC power cable, connect it to
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
3
(supplied) to the external media
device.
4
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
to the (USB) jack of your
camcorder.
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,
touch
.
USB Adaptor Cable
(supplied)
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Connect the external media
device to the camcorder and
touch [Copy.] on the camcorder
screen.
Movies and photos that are stored on
one of the camcorder’s recording media
selected in [Media Select], and that
have not yet been saved on 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.
6
After operation is completed,
touch on the camcorder
screen.
When connecting an external media
device
The images saved in the external media
device are displayed on the LCD screen.
When an external media device is
connected, the USB icon will appear on the
Event View screen, etc.
You can make menu settings of the external
media device such as deleting images.
Touch
Event View.
(MENU) [Edit/Copy] on
To disconnect the external media
device
Touch while the camcorder is in
the playback standby mode ([Event
View] or Event Index is displayed) of the
external media device.
sconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.
Di
Notes
The number of scenes you can save on the
external media device are 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
Photos: Max. 40,000
The number of scenes may be smaller
depending on the camcorder setting and the
type of images recorded.
Saving desired movies and photos
You can save desired images in the
camcorder to the external media device.
Connect the camcorder to the
external media device and touch
[Play without copying.].
Event View of the external medium is
displayed.
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Copy] .
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Follow the instructions that
appear on the screen to select
the recording media, image
selection methods and type of
the image.
You cannot copy images from an external
media device to the internal recording
medium on the camcorder.
When you selected [Multiple
Images], touch the image to be
saved.
appears.
Press and hold the image down on the
LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
If you select [All In Event], select the event
to copy with
select multiple events.
/ . You cannot
Touch
on the camcorder screen.
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
Select the image you want to
view and play back the image
(p.
30).
You can also view images on a TV
connected to your camcorder (p. 34).
You can play back the high definition
image quality (HD) movies on your
computer using [Player for AVCHD].
Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the
drive where the external media device is
connected with [Settings].
To perform [Direct Copy] manually
You can perform [Direct Copy] manually
while the camcorder is connected to an
external media device.
T
ouch
(MENU) [Edit/Copy]
[Direct Copy] on the [Event View]
screen of the external media device.
ouch [Copy images that have not been
T
co
pied.].
ouch
T
Notes
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).
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Connect the camcorder to the
external media device and touch
[Play without copying.].
Event View of the external media
device is displayed.
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Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express
Use the USB cable to connect your
camcorder to a disc creation device, which
is compatible with high definition image
quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD
writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
Notes
You cannot save 3D movies.
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some
countries/regions.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 16).
2
Turn on your camcorder, and
connect a DVD writer, etc. to your
camcorder with the USB cable
(supplied).
3
Touch [USB Connect] on the
camcorder screen.
4
Record movies on the connected
device.
For details, refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.
5
After the operation is completed,
touch on the
camcorder screen.
6
Disconnect the USB cable.
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The [USB Select] screen appears on the
camcorder screen.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
touch
[
(MENU) [Setup]
( Connection)] [USB Connect].
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Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.
You can copy images played back on your
camcorder on a disc or video cassette,
by connecting your camcorder to a disc
recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other
than DVDirect Express, with the A/V
connecting cable. Connect the device in
either way of or . Refer also to the
instruction manuals supplied with the
devices to be connected.
Notes
3D movies are converted to 2D with standard
definition image quality (STD).
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
eration (p. 16).
p
o
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some
countries/regions.
High definition image quality (HD) movies
will be copied with standard definition image
quality (STD).
A/V Remote Connector
Input
S VIDEO
VIDEO
(Yellow)
(White)
AUDIO
(Yellow)
Signal flow
(Red)
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(sold separ
By using this cable, higher quality
images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white
and red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug
only, you will hear no sound. The yellow
plug (video) connection is not necessary.
ately)
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1
Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
2
Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (a disc recorder,
etc.) with the A/V connecting
cable (supplied) or an A/V
connecting cable with S VIDEO
(sold separately).
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks
of the recording device.
3
Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with your recording device for details.
4
When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
When you connect a monaural device, connect
the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable
to the video input jack, and the white (left
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the
audio input jack on the device.
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Notes
Since copying is performed via analog data
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
You cannot copy images to recorders connected
with an HDMI cable.
To copy date/time information and camera
data, touch
( Playback Settings)] [Data Code]
[
a desired setting
When the screen size of display devices (TV,
etc.) is 4:3, touch
( Connection)] [TV Type]
[
[4:3]
(MENU) [Setup]
.
(MENU) [Setup]
.
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menus
You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations.
The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 68
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 70
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 79
Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 81
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) p. 81
Setup (Other setup items) p. 82
Operating menus
Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.
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The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Touch the sub-category icon, and
the screen changes to other sub-category menus.
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Notes
You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.
Touch
to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.
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Menu lists
The and icons indicate the 3D and
2D positions of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26),
respectively.
Shooting Mode
Movie 68
Still image 68
Smth Slw REC
Golf Shot
68
69
Camera/Mic
( Manual Settings)
White Balance 70
Spot Met
er/Fcs 70
er 71
Spot Met
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
IRIS 72
Shutter Speed
AE Shift
Whit
Lo
( Camera Settings)
Auto 3D Lens Adjust 73
Sc
Tele Macro 74
Digital Zoom 75
Aut
Dial Setting
( Face)
Face Detection 76
Smile Shutter
Smile Sensitivit
71
71
71
72
72
e Balance Shift 72
w Lux 73
ene Selection 73
Fader 74
Self-Timer 74
SteadyShot 75
SteadyShot 75
o Back Light 75
75
76
y 77
( Flash)
Flash 77
Flash L
evel 77
ye Reduction 77
Red E
( Microphone)
Blt-in Zoom Mic 78
Wind Noise R
Audio M
Micr
( Shooting Assist)
Guide Frame 78
Display S
Audio L
educt. 78
ode 78
ef Level 78
etting 79
evel Display 79
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode 40
Frame Rate 79
/ Setting 39
Wide Mode 80
x.v.Color 80
Image Size 80
Playback Function
Event View 30
Highlight Movie 44
Scenario 46
Edit/Copy
Delete 47
otect 48
Pr
Cop
y 49
Direc
t Copy 62
Setup
( Media Settings)
Media Select 22
Media Info 82
For
mat 82
mg. DB F. 94
Repair I
File Number
83
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( Playback Settings)
Data Code 83
Volume
84
wnload Music 84
Do
usic 84
Empty M
( Connection)
TV Type 84
Componen
HDMI 3D Setting
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connec
USB Connec
Disc Burn
( General Settings)
Beep 86
LCD Br
REC Lamp 86
Remot
A. Shut Off
Po
Language Setting
Batt
Demo M
( Clock Settings)
Date & Time Setting 88
Ar
t 84
85
85
85
t 85
t Setting 86
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ightness 86
e Ctrl 87
87
wer On By LCD 87
87
ery Info 87
ode 88
Dat
e & Time Format 88
ylight Savings/Summer Time 88
Da
e & Time 18
Dat
ea Setting 88
Shooting Mode
(Items for selecting a shooting
mode)
See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with .
Movie
You can record movies.
Still image
You can shoot photos.
Smth Slw REC (Smooth
slow rec)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
Press START/STOP on the [Smth Slw REC]
screen.
An about-3-second movie is recorded
as a 12-second-slow-motion movie.
[Recording…] disappears, when recording
is finished.
To change the timing at which the
camcorder starts recording
Touch [ / ] to make the setting.
[ / ] (Timing)
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec After].
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The point when START/STOP is pressed.
[3sec After]
[3sec Before]
Notes
You cannot record sound.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal
recording.
REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
The [
] automatically
When the standard definition image quality
(STD) mode is selected, you cannot record
movies using [Smth Slw REC].
Golf Shot
Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into
frames which are then recorded as a
movie and photos. You can view a series
of movement when playing back, which is
convenient in cases such as checking golf
swing or tennis form.
On the [Golf Shot] screen, frame the
subject in the white frame in the center
of the screen, then press START/STOP
right after the subject has taken a swing.
When the sound of a club hitting the ball
is detected, the recording time period is
automatically adjusted according to at that
moment.
when you press
The sound of a club
hitting the ball
START/STOP
*
The camcorder records images
in this 2 seconds period.
* The camcorder sets the point when the loudest
sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the
sound of a club hitting the ball.
Notes
If the camcorder cannot detect the sound
of a club hitting the ball, the camcorder
automatically sets the impact point at 0.5
second before the START/STOP button has
been pressed, and records a movie in the time
period between 1.5 seconds before the impact
point to 0.5 second after the impact point.
The size of photos becomes 1,920 1,080.
You cannot record sound.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal
recording.
REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
The [
] automatically.
You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot]
when you set the image quality to standard
definition image quality (STD).
Tips
To use the self-timer, touch [
/ ]. With [
/ ] set to [On], press START/STOP to start
countdown of the timer. The point when
countdown reaches 0 is assumed as the moment
of impact and motion before and after 0 is
recorded.
If camera shake is excessive, or there are moving
objects in the background during recording,
image analysis will not be performed effectively,
and images may contain noise as a result. It is
recommended that you record images under
stable conditions (for example, using a tripod).
Impact sound may be detected by the internal
microphone even when an external microphone
is attached.
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Camera/Mic
(Items for customized
shooting)
See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with .
White Balance
You can adjust the color balance to the
recording environment.
Auto
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Outdoor ( )
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Under daylight fluorescent lamps
Indoor ()
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
Indoors
At party scenes or studios where the
lighting conditions change quickly
Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
One Push ( )
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
Touch [ ].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
Touch [ ].
Notes
Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the
color in [One Push] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
When you select [One Push], keep framing
white objects.
While the camcorder is recording a movie,
is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be set.
If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is
set to [Auto].
Tips
If you have changed the battery pack while
[Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim
your camcorder at a nearby white object for
about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
When the white balance has been set with [One
Push], if the lighting conditions changed by
bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside
the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the
[One Push] procedure to readjust the white
balance.
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot
meter/focus)
You can adjust the brightness and focus for
the selected subject simultaneously. This
function enables you to use [Spot Meter]
.
71) and [Spot Focus] (p. 71) at the same
(p
ime.
t
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the brightness and focus.
To adjust the brightness and focus
automatically, touch [Auto].
Notes
[Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to
[Manual].
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Spot Meter (Flexible spot
meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure
to the subject, so that it is recorded in
suitable brightness even when there is
strong contrast between the subject and
the background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the exposure.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [Auto].
Notes
[Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual].
Spot Focus
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[Auto].
Notes
[Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].
Exposure
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
Touch / to adjust the brightness.
To adjust the exposure automatically, touch
[Auto].
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL di
Focus
al (p. 42).
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant
subject) to adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[Auto].
Notes
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears.
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
o
cus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
f
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 ft. 7 1/2 in.) for
telephoto.
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Tips
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
any closer, and
appears when the focus
cannot be adjusted farther away.
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)
to adjust the zoom for recording. When you
want to record a subject at close range, move
the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on; used as a guide
if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult)
appears for a few seconds in the following cases.
When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual
When you set focus manually
You can also adjust manually by using the
AL di
MANU
IRIS
al (p. 42).
You can shoot images with the IRIS priority
mode. If you adjust the IRIS, you can
sharpen the subject with its background
blurred or sharpen the whole image.
Auto
Adjusts IRIS automatically.
Manual
Adjusts IRIS manually.
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL di
Shutter Speed
al (p. 42).
You can shoot images with the Shutter
Speed priority mode. When you shoot a
moving subject at a higher shutter speed,
it appears as if frozen on the image. At a
lower shutter speed, the subject appears as
if it is flowing.
Auto
Adjusts the shutter speed automatically.
Manual
Adjusts the shutter speed manually.
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL di
al (p. 42).
AE Shift
You can adjust the exposure manually.
Off
Adjusts the exposure automatically.
On (EV and adjusted number)
Adjusts the exposure manually.
Tips
You can adjust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [Exposure] is set to
[Auto].
Touch
backlight is bright, or touch
is black or the light is dim.
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANU
if the subject is white or the
AL di
al (p. 42).
White Balance Shift
You can adjust the white balance manually.
Off
Adjusts the white balance automatically.
On ( and adjusted number)
Adjusts the white balance manually.
Tips
When the white balance is set to a lower value,
images appear bluish, and when it is set to
higher value, images appear reddish.
You can also adjust manually by using the
AL di
MANU
US
al (p. 42).
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Low Lux
You can record bright color images, even in
dim light.
Off
The Low Lux function is not used.
On ( )
The Low Lux function is used.
Auto 3D Lens Adjust
Automatically corrects the vertical position
of the right and left movies to record 3D
movies that can be viewed comfortably,
without blurring.
Aim the camcorder at a subject that
produces a scale higher than the
on the LCD screen, and then touch
mark
(p. 25).
Notes
Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] in the
following cases.
When you feel that the 3D movies do
not look the way you want them to
When you have not adjusted the 3D
lenses for a while
When a strong mechanical shock has
been applied to the camcorder
When using the camcorder in a very hot
or cold place
Tip
If [Could not adjust.] appears while zooming
out, touch [Run Again].
Scene Selection
You can record images effectively in various
situations.
Auto
Records images in average image quality
without the [Scene Selection] function.
Twilight * ( )
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight
scenes.
Twilight Portrait ( )
Enables to take photos of
people and background
using a flash.
Sunrise&Sunset* ( )
Reproduces the atmosphere
of scenes such as sunsets or
sunrises.
Fireworks* ( )
Takes spectacular shots of
fireworks.
Landscape* ( )
Shoots distant subjects
clearly. This setting also
prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or
metal mesh in windows
between the camcorder and
the subject.
Portrait ( )
Brings out the subject such
as people or flowers while
creating a soft background.
Spotlight**( )
Prevents people’s faces from
appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by
strong light.
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Beach** ( )
Takes the vivid blue of the
ocean or a lake.
Snow** ( )
Takes bright pictures of a
white landscape.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
Notes
Even if you set [Twilight Portrait], the setting
changes to [Auto] in movie recording mode.
If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance]
setting is canceled.
Fader
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.
Off
Does not use an effect.
White Fader ( )
Fades in/out with the white effect.
Out In
Black Fader ( )
Fades in/out with the black effect.
Out In
Tips
When you press START/STOP the setting is
cleared.
The thumbnails of movie recorded using [Black
Fader] may be difficult to see on Event View or
other screens.
Self-Timer
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Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.
Off
Cancels the self-timer.
On ( )
Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the
recording, touch [Reset].
Tips
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
e Wireless Remote Commander (p. 116).
th
Tele Macro
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
Off
Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also
canceled when you move the zoom lever to
the W side.)
On ( )
The zoom (p. 38) moves to the top of the T
(telephoto) side automatically and allows
recording subjects at close range down to
b
out 25 cm (9 7/8 in.).
a
To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [Off].
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Notes
When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
d
just the focus manually ([Focus], p. 71) when
A
it is hard to focus automatically.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
Set [
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
Active
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
Standard
Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing
wide-angle recording under relatively stable
recording conditions.
Off ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
Notes
If you change the setting of [
the imaging field will also change accordingly.
You can magnify images up to 12 times the
original size using optical zooming, unless
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
[
SteadyShot],
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
Set [
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
On
The SteadyShot function is used.
Off ( )
The SteadyShot function is not used.
Digital Zoom
You can select the maximum zoom level.
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Note that the image quality decreases when
you use the digital zoom.
The zooming zone appears when you set
[160×].
Off
Up to 17× zoom is performed.
160×
Up to 160× zoom is performed digitally.
Note
You can magnify images up to 12 times the
original size using optical zooming, unless
SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
[
Auto Back Light
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for
backlit subjects automatically.
On
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects
automatically.
Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects.
Dial Setting
You can select an item you want to set to
the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 42.
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Face Detection
You can set the camcorder to detect a
face automatically. Furthermore, you can
select which faces (children or adults) the
camcorder detects with priority.
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure
automatically for the face of the selected
subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality
of face parts more finely, in the case of the
high definition image quality (HD) movies.
Auto
Detects faces without distinction between
adults and children.
Child Priority( )
Gives faces of children priority.
Adult Priority( )
Gives faces of adults priority.
Off ( )
Does not detect faces.
Notes
The frames on the faces appear during 2D
recording only.
Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[Face Detection] may not function properly
depending on recording conditions. Set [Face
Detection] to [Off] in this case.
Tips
For better face detection performance, shoot the
subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards the
camera
If you select a subject which has priority by
touching the frame that has appeared around
the subject’s face, a double-lined frame will
appear and that face has priority (2D only,
.
41).
p
Smile Shutter
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile.
Dual Capture
Only during movie recording, the shutter is
released automatically, when the camcorder
detects a smile.
Always On
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in
recording mode.
Off ( )
Smiles are not detected, so photos are not
recorded automatically.
Notes
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
When the frame rate and the recording
mode are set to [60i]/[Highest Quality
or [60p]/[60p Quality
], you cannot use
the Smile Shutter function while recording
movies. Furthermore, when the frame rate is
set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter
function.
Tips
You can detect a face or a smile on a subject
th [Face Detection] (p. 76). If you select a face
i
w
by touching the frame displayed on the LCD
screen, the frame becomes double-lined and
that face has priority.
If the camcorder does not detect smiles
operly, adjust [Smile Sensitivity] (p. 77).
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Smile Sensitivity
Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using
the Smile Shutter function.
Slight Smile
Detects even a slight smile.
Normal Smile
Detects a normal smile.
Big Smile
Detects a big smile.
Flash
You can select the flash setting when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
Auto
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
On ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
Off ( )
Records without flash.
Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
usin
g the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 m
to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 15) flickers
The
while charging the flash, and remains lit when
the battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
The flash does not flash in movie recording
mode.
Flash Level
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
)
High (
Makes the flash level higher.
Normal (
Low (
Makes the flash level lower.
)
)
Red Eye Reduction
You can set this function when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
You can prevent redeye by activating the
pre-flash before the flash flashes.
Off
Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent
redeye.
On ( )
Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The redeye function does not work with
automatic recording by [Smile Shutter].
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Blt-in Zoom Mic
You can record a movie with vivid sound
appropriate to the zoom position.
Off
The microphone does not record sound
following zooming in or out.
On ( )
The microphone records sound following
zooming in or out.
Wind Noise Reduct.
You can record a movie with less wind
noise by cutting the low-frequency sound
input from the built-in microphone.
Off
Disables wind noise reduction.
On ( )
Enables wind noise reduction.
Notes
If you turn the [Wind Noise Reduct.] function
to [On], the [Blt-in Zoom Mic] function turns
off automatically.
Micref Level
(Microphone
reference level)
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Normal
Records various ambient sounds, converting
them into the appropriate level.
Low ( )
Records ambient sound faithfully. Select
[Low] when you want to record an exciting
and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
(This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.)
Guide Frame
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
Off
Does not display the guide frame.
On
Displays the guide frame.
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Audio Mode
You can change the recording sound
format.
5.1ch Surround (
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
2ch Stereo ( )
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
)
Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the
display area of a TV which is not compatible
with full pixel display.
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Display Setting
You can set the duration of displaying the
icons or indicators on the LCD screen.
Auto
Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom
buttons on the LCD screen is displayed.
On
Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on
the LCD screen is not displayed.
Tips
The icons or indicators are displayed in the
following cases.
When you turn on your camcorder.
The LCD screen is touched (Except rec &
zoom buttons on LCD screen).
When you switch your camcorder to the
movie recording, photo recording, or
playback mode.
Audio Level Display
You can select whether or not to display the
audio level meter.
On
Displays the audio level meter.
Image Quality/Size
(Items for setting up image
quality or size)
See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with .
REC Mode
See page 40.
Frame Rate
You can select the frame rate to be used to
record high definition image quality (HD)
movies. Using [60i] is recommended for
standard recording. Set [
first, before setting [
60i
For ordinary recording, this frame rate is
recommended.
60p
You can record movies with a volume of
data twice that of 60i with this setting, and
this will allow you to enjoy clear images.
When you play a movie recorded with
this setting on a TV, the TV has to be
compatible with 60p movie playback. If
the TV is not compatible with 60p movie
playback, the movie will be output as a 60i
movie.
24p
You can record movies which provide an
atmosphere closer to that of film images
with this setting.
Frame Rate]
REC Mode] (p. 40).
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Off
Does not display the audio level meter.
Tips
When [Audio Mode] is set to [2ch Stereo], the 2
(left and right) audio level meters on the upper
level move.
Notes
The media that the recorded images can be
saved on will depend on the recording mode
that has been set during recording. For details,
see page 40.
Tips
Frame rate means the number of images that
are updated in a certain period of time.
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/ Setting
See page 39.
Wide Mode
When recording standard definition image
quality (STD) movies, you can select the
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction
manuals supplied with your TV.
16:9 WIDE
Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.
4:3 ( )
Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
Notes
Set [TV Type] correctly according to the TV
ected for playback (p. 84).
conn
x.v.Color
You can capture wider range of colors.
Various colors such as the brilliant color of
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can
be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the
instruction manuals of the TV.
Off
Records in ordinary color range.
On ( )
Records in x.v.Color.
[ x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On]:
When the image quality is set to the standard
definition image quality (STD)
While recording a movie
Image Size
You can select a size for the photos you are
going to shot.
7.1M ( )
Records photos clearly (3,072 × 2,304).
5.3M ( )
Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio
(3,072 × 1,728).
1.9M ( )
Allows you to record more photos in
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).
VGA(0.3M) ( )
Allows the maximum number of photos to be
recorded (640 × 480).
Notes
The selected image size is effective when the
(Photo) lamp is lit.
See page 102 for the number of recordable
photos.
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Notes
Set [
x.v.Color] to [On] when the recorded
movie will be played back on an x.v.Colorcompliant TV.
If the movie recorded with this function [On] is
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
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Playback Function
(Items for playback)
Edit/Copy
(Items for editing)
See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.
Event View
See page 30.
Highlight Movie
See page 44.
Scenario
See page 46.
See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.
Delete
See page 47.
Protect
See page 48.
Copy
See page 49.
Direct Copy
See page 62.
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Setup
(Other setup items)
See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with .
Media Select
See page 22.
Media Info
You can check the remaining recordable
time for each recording mode of the
recording media for movies and the
approximate free and used media space of
the recording media.
To turn off the display
Touch .
Notes
Since there is a management file area, the
ed space is not displayed as 0 % even if you
us
perform [Format] (p.
Tips
The camcorder can display the information of
t
e medium selected on [Media Select] (p. 22).
h
Change the medium setting if necessary.
82).
While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close
the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the
camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject
the memory card from your camcorder. (The
access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting
memory card.)
To prevent data on the internal
recording media from being recovered
[Empty] allows you to write unintelligible
data onto the internal recording media of
the camcorder. In this way it may become
more difficult to recover any original
data. When you dispose of or transfer the
camcorder, it is recommended that you
perform [Empty].
When the internal recording media is
selected on the [Format] screen, touch
[Empty].
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Format
Formatting deletes all the movies and
photos to recover recordable free space.
Select the recording media to be formatted,
Notes
p
eration (p. 16).
.
touch
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
o
To avoid the loss of important images, you
should save them before formatting the
recording media.
Protected movies and photos will also be
deleted.
Notes
Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket). You cannot perform [Empty] unless
you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
To avoid the loss of important images, they
should be saved on a computer or other devices
before performing [Empty].
Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations
or shocks to your camcorder.
You can check the time that the camcorder will
take to delete data on the LCD screen.
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If you stop performing [Empty] while
[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [Format] or [Empty]
when you use the camcorder next time.
Date/Time
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Repair Img. DB F.
See page 94, 97.
File Number
You can select the way to assign file number
of photos.
Series
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
The file number becomes larger each time
you record a photo.
Even if the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned in
sequence.
Reset
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following
the largest file number existing on the
recording medium.
When the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned for
each memory card.
Data Code
During playback, your camcorder displays
the information (Date/Time, Camera
Data) recorded automatically at the time of
recording.
Off
Data code is not displayed.
Date/Time
Displays the date and time.
Camera Data
Displays camera setting data.
Date
Time
Camera Data
Movie
Photo
SteadyShot off
White Balance
Shutter Speed
IRIS (Aperture value)
Gain
Brightness
Exposure
Flash
Tips
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the
Wireless Remote Commander: [Date/Time]
[Camera Data] [Off] (no indication).
Depending on the recording media condition,
bars [--:--:--] appear.
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Volume
You can adjust the volume of playback
sound by touching
Download Music
/ .
You can transfer music files from audio
CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
4:3
Select this to view your movies and photos on
4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and
a
photos are played back as shown below.
Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9
Movies and photos
recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
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Empty Music
See page 46.
You can delete all music files stored on the
camcorder.
TV Type
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back
movies and photos. The recorded movies
and photos are played back as following
illustrations.
16:9
Select this to view your movies on a 16:9
(wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos
are played back as shown below.
Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9
Movies and photos
recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
Notes
Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition
image quality (HD) movies is 16:9.
Component
Select [Component] when connecting your
camcorder to a TV with the component
input jack.
480i
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV with the component
input jack.
1080i/480i
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV that has the component
input jack and is capable of displaying the
1080i signal.
1080p/480i
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV that has the component
input jack and is capable of displaying the
1080p signal.
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HDMI 3D Setting
Select the output format of the right and left
images when connecting your camcorder to
a 3D TV with the HDMI cable (supplied).
Auto
Normal setting (outputs the images
according to the TV, automatically).
Frame Packing
Outputs the right and left images in full
high definition image quality as they were
recorded.
Side-by-Side
Halves the resolution of the right and left
images in full high definition image quality,
and outputs the right and left images
aligned side by side.
HDMI Resolution
Select the output image resolution when
connecting your camcorder to a TV with
the HDMI cable (supplied).
Auto
Normal setting (outputs the signal according
to the TV automatically).
1080p/480p
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 1080p signal and standard
image quality (STD) movies with a 480p
signal.
1080i/480i
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 1080i signal and standard
image quality (STD) movies with a 480i
signal.
720p/480p
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 720p signal and standard image
quality (STD) movies with a 480p signal.
480p
Outputs the 480p signal.
480i
Outputs the 480i signal.
Notes
When [
[HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p/480p] or
[480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during
recording.
CTRL FOR HDMI
(Control for HDMI)
Frame Rate] is set to [60p] and
When connecting your camcorder to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the
HDMI cable (supplied), you can play back
movies on your camcorder by aiming the
V
’s Remote Commander at the TV (p. 37).
T
On
Operates your camcorder using the TV’s
Remote Commander.
Off
Does not operate your camcorder using the
TV’s Remote Commander.
USB Connect
Select this item when [USB Select] does not
appear on the LCD screen by connecting
the camcorder to a computer with the USB
cable (supplied).
See page 63.
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USB Connect Setting
You can set the USB transfer mode for
connecting the camcorder to a computer or
other USB device.
Auto
The camcorder automatically selects the USB
transfer mode depending on the connected
device.
Mass Storage
This is a USB transfer mode compatible with
many types of USB devices.
MTP
This is a USB transfer mode compatible with
certain types of computers.
Notes
When you connect the camcorder to other
devices using the [MTP] mode, movies that
have been recorded with the same image quality
as the one currently selected (selected with
/ Setting] menu) can only be
the [
displayed on the connected device.
When the camcorder is connected to an
external device in the [MTP] mode, movie
files will be displayed with the recorded
date, however, some information, such as
area information, included in the movie files
cannot be displayed on the connected device.
To import images from the camcorder to your
computer, use the supplied “PMB” software.
If the “Device Stage
when you connect the camcorder to a computer
equipped with Windows 7, set [USB Connect
Setting] to [Auto].
* “Device Stage” is a menu of Windows 7, that is
used to manage devices (camcorder, camera,
etc.) that are connected to the computer.
*” window does not open
Beep
On
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
Off
Cancels the melody.
LCD Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
Normal
Normal setting (normal brightness).
Bright
Select this when the LCD screen is not bright
enough.
Tips
This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
REC Lamp (Recording
lamp)
You can make the camera recording lamp
on the front of your camcorder not to turn
on.
On
The camera recording lamp lights up.
Off
The camera recording lamp does not light up.
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Disc Burn
See page 54.
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Remote Ctrl (Remote
control)
On
Select this when you use the supplied Wireless
Remote Commander (p. 116).
Off
Select this when you do not use supplied
Wireless Remote Commander.
Tips
Select [Off] when you want to prevent your
camcorder from responding to a command sent
by another remote control unit.
A. Shut Off (Auto shut
off)
You can set your camcorder to turn off
automatically when you do not operate
your camcorder for more than about 5
minutes.
On
The camcorder turns off automatically.
Off
The camcorder does not turn off
automatically.
Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), the camcorder does not
turn off automatically.
Power On By LCD
You can set the power of the camcorder to
turn on or off by opening or closing the
LCD screen panel.
On
Turns the power on or off by opening or
closing the LCD screen panel.
Off
Does not turn the power on or off by opening
or closing the LCD screen panel.
Language Setting
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
Tips
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
Battery Info
You can check the estimated remaining
capacity of the battery.
To close the battery information screen
Touch .
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Demo Mode
When the camcorder is connected to a wall
outlet (wall socket) and no operation is
performed for about 10 minutes with the
movie recording mode or the Event View
mode set, a demonstration movie starts
playing.
On
The demonstration appears.
Off
The demonstration does not appear.
Notes
In the default setting, the demonstration
movie is in the Event Index. If you delete the
demonstration movie, you cannot recover it.
A movie you have recorded will be registered as
the demonstration movie if it satisfies all of the
following conditions.
The movie is protected
The movie is the first one recorded on the
Event Index screen
The movie is saved on the internal recording
media
The movie is recorded when the 2D/3D
switch is set to 3D, or with high definition
image quality (HD) when the 2D/3D switch
is set to 2D
Tips
When you set this item to [On] and touch
, the demonstration starts playing.
If you make one of the following operations, the
demonstration will be suspended. (It appears
again if no operation is performed for about 10
minutes.)
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
Touching the screen during the
demonstration
Pressing
Pressing MODE
Operating the 2D/3D switch
Pressing 2D/3D DISP
(View Images)
Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Format
You can select one from 4 types of date and
time format.
Daylight Savings/Summer Time
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the
time forward 1 hour.
Off
Does not set the summertime.
On
Sets the summertime.
Date & Time
See page 18.
Area Setting
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock. Select your local area
when using the camcorder in other time
zones. Refer to the world time difference
information on page 104.
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, follow the steps below.
Check the list (p. 89 to 99), and
inspect your camcorder.
Disconnect the power source, attach
the power source again after about 1
minute, and turn the camcorder on.
Press RESET (p. 114) 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.
Your camcorder may be required to initialize
or change the current internal memory of your
camcorder, depending on the problem. In the
event of this, 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.
Overall operations/Wireless Remote
Commander ..................................................... p
Batteries/power sources .................................p.
LCD screen ......................................................p.
Memory card ...................................................p.
Recording ......................................................... p.
Playback ...........................................................p.
Playing back images stored on memory card on
other devices ....................................................p
Editing movies/photos on your
camcorder ........................................................ p.
Playback on the TV ........................................p.
Copying/Connecting to other devices .........p. 95
onnecting to a computer ............................. p.
C
Overall operations/Wireless
Remote Commander
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 15).
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. 15).
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
114) using a pointed object. (If you press
.
(p
RESET, all settings, including the clock setting,
are reset.)
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Leave your camcorder with
the power of your camcorder on. If you still
cannot operate your camcorder, turn off your
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camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave
the camcorder there for a while, then turn on
your camcorder.
The menu settings have been changed
automatically.
While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu
settings related to image quality will be
changed automatically.
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The following menu items return to the
default settings when you switch among movie
recording and photo recording and playback
modes.
[ Fader]
Self-Timer]
[
[Tele Macro]
The following menu items return to the default
settings when you operate the 2D/3D switch.
[White Balance]
[IRIS]
[Shutter Speed]
[AE Shift]
[White Balance Shift]
[Low Lux]
[Scene Selection]
[Auto Back Light]
Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
A rattling noise can be heard when you
shake the camcorder.
If no noise is heard when the camcorder is
turned on and is in the movie/photo recording
mode, the noise is produced by the movement
of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.
[Tele Macro]
SteadyShot]
[
SteadyShot]
[
[Auto Back Light]
[Face Detection]
The supplied Wireless Remote
Commander does not function.
Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On] (p. 87).
Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– m
rks (p. 116).
a
Remove any obstructions between the Wireless
Remote Commander and the remote
Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sensor.
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
Another DVD device malfunctions when
you use the supplied Wireless Remote
Commander.
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2
for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
Batteries/power sources
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Intelligent Auto is canceled.
The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you
change the following settings:
[Smth Slw REC]
[Golf Shot]
[White Balance]
[Spot Meter/Fcs]
[Spot Meter]
[Spot Focus]
[Exposure]
[Focus]
[IRIS]
[Shutter Speed]
[AE Shift]
[White Balance Shift]
[Low Lux]
[Scene Selection]
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor.
In the default setting, when about 5 minutes
have elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A. Shut Off). Change the setting
o
f [A. S
hut Off] (p. 87), or turn on the power
again.
C
arge the battery pack (p. 15).
h
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does
not light while the battery pack is being
charged.
Close the LCD screen (p. 15).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
cor
rectly (p. 15).
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Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The b
attery charge is completed (p. 15).
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes
while the battery pack is being charged.
If the temperature of the battery pack is too
high or too low, you may not be able to charge
it (p
. 106).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
co
rectly (p. 15). If the problem persists,
r
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
The remaining battery time indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a n
e
w one (p. 107).
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a n
e
w one (p. 107).
The buttons do not appear on the touch
panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly.
Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote
Commander (p. 116).
The buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly or do not work at all.
If you cover the panel with a commercially
available protective film, the panel may not
operate.
If you are touching somewhere other than the
point you should touch, the panel may not
operate properly. Touch only the point where
the feature you want to operate is located.
The buttons on the touch panel quickly
disappear.
Set [Display Setting] to [On] (p. 79).
There are dots in the shape of a grid on
the screen.
These points are a normal result of the
manufacturing process of the screen and do
not affect the recording in any way.
The screen is dark.
The screen becomes darker when displaying
3D movies.
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LCD screen
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current
recording/playback situation.
There are some functions you cannot activate
simultaneously.
Operations using the memory card
cannot be performed.
If you use the memory card formatted on a
computer, format it again on your camcorder
(p. 82).
Images stored on the memory card
cannot be deleted.
The maximum number of images that you can
delete on the index screen at one time is 100.
You cannot delete the protected images.
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The data file name is not indicated
correctly or flashes.
The file is damaged.
The file format is not supported by your
ca
mcorder (p. 106).
Recording
Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 91).
The access lamp remains lit or flashing
even if recording was stopped.
Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the memory card.
The imaging field looks different.
The imaging field may look different
depending on the condition of your
camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
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Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
record images.
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE
to turn on the
(Movie) or (Photo) lamp
(p. 26).
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. 47).
e
Total number of movie scenes or photos
exceeds the recordable capacity of your
c
a
mcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 47).
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
Photos cannot be recorded.
You cannot record photos together with:
3D
[Smth Slw REC]
[Golf Shot]
Fader]
[
The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it
is in the movie recording mode, depending
on the [
selected.
REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate]
The flash does not work.
You cannot record with the built-in flash while
the
(movie) lamp is on.
Even if auto flash or
(Auto redeye
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
flash with:
manually-set [IRIS] or [Shutter Speed] (when
either one of them has been assigned to the
MANUAL dial)
[Spot Meter/Fcs]
[Spot Meter]
[Manual] in [Exposure]
[Twilight ], [Sunrise&Sunset], [Fireworks],
[Landscape], [Spotlight], [Beach] or [Snow]
in [Scene Selection]
The actual recording time for movies is
less than the expected recording time of
the recording media.
Depending on the recording conditions, the
time available for recording may be shorter,
for example when recording a fast moving
object, etc.
The camcorder stops operating.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
If you keep applying vibration on the
camcorder, recording may stop.
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3D movies are not recorded as correct 3D
movies.
Adjust the image position with [Auto 3D Lens
Adjust] (p. 73).
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
la
mp. This is not a malfunction.
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There is a time difference between the
point when START/STOP is pressed and
the point that the recording movie is
started or stopped actually.
On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where you
press START/STOP and the actual point that
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a
malfunction.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of the
movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be
changed.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of high
definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9
(wide).
The auto focus does not function.
Set [Focus] to [Auto] (p. 71).
The recording conditions are not suitable for
au
to focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 71).
SteadyShot does not function.
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard]
(p. 75), [
Even if [
[Standard], [
SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 75).
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or
SteadyShot] to [On], your
camcorder may not be able to compensate for
excessive vibrations.
The subjects passing by the screen very
fast appear crooked.
This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out
image signals, the subjects passing by the lens
rapidly might appear crooked depending on
the recording conditions.
Black bands appear when you record a TV
screen or computer screen.
Set [ SteadyShot] to an option except for
[Active] (p. 75).
[LCD Brightness ] cannot be adjusted.
You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when:
The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder
with the LCD screen facing out.
The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
Sound is not recorded correctly.
If you disconnect an external microphone, etc.
during recording movies, sound may not be
recorded correctly.
Connect the microphone again in the same
way as when you start recording movies.
If you leave the camcorder on a table, etc.
when recording, noise may be recorded.
Hold the camcorder with your hand when
recording.
Playback
Images cannot be played back.
Select the type of recording media you want to
play back (p. 22).
Select the image quality of the movie you want
t
lay back (p. 39).
o p
Images recorded on other devices may not be
played back. This is not a malfunction.
Photos cannot be played back.
Photos cannot be played back if you have
modified files or folders, or have edited the
data on a computer. (The file name flashes in
that case.) This is not a malfunction.
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is indicated on a thumbnail.
This may appear on an image recorded on
other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery
pack while the recording media icon at the top
right corner of the screen flashes, or before
the access lamp is turned off after recording.
This may damage your image data and
is
displayed.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [
( Media
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.] the
recording medium. If it still appears, delete the
image with
(p. 47).
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard
during playback.
Turn up the volume (p. 32).
When you record sound with [Micref Level]
(p.
78) set to [Low], the recorded sound may
be difficult to hear.
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting
with
[Smth Slw REC] or [Golf Shot].
Left and right sounds are heard
unbalanced when playing back movies on
computers or other devices.
Change the sound conversion type (downmix
type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
your playback device for details.
Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc
using the supplied software “PMB.”
This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch
surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo
sound) by a computer or other device. This is
not a malfunction.
Record sound with [Audio Mode] set to [2ch
S
t
ereo] (p. 78).
The demonstration movies cannot be
played in 3D.
Select the internal memory for the recording
media, and set the 2D/3D switch to 3D (p. 26).
The demonstration movie was deleted.
A movie is played back automatically.
Movies play automatically as a demonstration
movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain
con
dition on your camcorder (p. 88). This is
not a malfunction.
Playing back images stored on
memory card on other devices
Images cannot be played back or the
memory card is not recognized.
The playback device does not support playing
back memory cards (p. 4).
Editing movies/photos on your
camcorder
Unable to edit.
Unable to edit because of the condition of the
image.
A movie cannot be divided.
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
A protected movie cannot be divided.
A photo cannot be captured from a
movie.
The recording media where you want to save
photos is full.
Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D (p. 26).
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Playback on the TV
Neither image nor sound is played on the
connected TV.
When you are using a component A/V cable,
set [Component] according to the requirements
of
the connected device (p. 84).
When you are using the component video
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the
A/V co
nnecting cable are connected (p. 35).
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT
jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
co
nnecting cable are connected (p. 36).
The top, bottom, right, and left edges
of images are trimmed slightly on a
connected TV.
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 using
t
h
e outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 78) as
a guide.
The image appears distorted on the 4:3
TV.
This happens when viewing an image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.
Set [T
V Type] correctly (p. 84) and play back
the image.
Black bands appear at the top and bottom
of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing an image recorded
in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is
not a malfunction.
The images being played back do not
appear on the LCD screen when you
connect the camcorder to a TV and play
back images.
Highlight Playback or a scenario will not
appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder
while it is connected to a TV and play back
images.
Copying/Connecting to other
devices
Images are not copied correctly.
You cannot copy images using the HDMI
cable.
The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the
in
put jack of another device (p. 64).
Connecting to a computer
“PMB” cannot be installed.
Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install
“PMB.”
“PMB” does not work correctly.
Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.
The camcorder is not recognized by the
computer.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,
and your camcorder.
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer
and your camcorder, and restart the computer,
then connect the computer and your
camcorder again in the correct order.
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Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
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.
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)
(p
. 106).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the
D
ack of your camcorder securely (p. 15).
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 89.
(Battery level warning)
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Depending on the operating environment or
battery conditions, may flash, even if there
are about 20 minutes remaining.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
battery pack temperature)
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
HDMI output stopped by overheating)
Because the temperature of your camcorder
has reached a level where HDMI output
has stopped, no image is displayed on the
connected monitor, etc. Leave the camcorder
until the temperature decreases. However, you
can continue recording on the camcorder.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
memory card)
Slow flashing
Free spaces for recording images are running
out. For the type of memory card you can use
with your camcorder, see page 23.
N
o memory card is inserted (p. 23).
Fast flashing
There are not enough free spaces for recording
images. After storing the images on other
m
e
dia (p. 58), delete unnecessary images, or
fo
rmat the memory card (p. 82).
The image database file may be damaged.
Check the database file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [
( Media
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.] the
recording medium.
The memory card is damaged.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
memory card formatting)
The memory card is damaged.
The memory card is not formatted correctly
(p.
82).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible memory card)
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 23).
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the write-protect of the memory card)
The memory card is write-protected.
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
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(Warning indicator pertaining to the
external media device)
The image database file may be damaged.
Check the database file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [
( Media
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.] the
recording medium.
The external media device is damaged.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
formatting of the external media device)
The external media device is damaged.
The external media device is not formatted
correctly.
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
Recording media
Cannot recognize the internal memory.
Format and use again.
The internal recording medium of the
camcorder is set differently from the default
fo
rmat. Performing [Format] (p. 82) may
enable you to use your camcorder. This
will delete all data in the internal recording
medium.
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(Warning indicator pertaining to the flash)
There is something wrong with the flash.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
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.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
photo recording)
The recording media is full.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record.
When [
Quality
capture photos while recording movies.
Furthermore, if [
[24p], you cannot record photos while the
camcorder is in movie recording standby
mode.
You may hear a melody when some warning
indicators appear on the screen.
REC Mode] is set to [Highest
] or [60p Quality ], you cannot
Frame Rate] is set to
Tips
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or writing
the internal recording media of the camcorder.
This may occur when you keep applying shock
on the camcorder.
Movies recorded on other devices may not be
played back.
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Do you want to repair the image
database file?
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do
you want to repair the image database
file?
You cannot record or play back movies
because no movie management information
exists. If you touch
, new management
information is created and you can record or
play back movies.
Inconsistencies found in the image
database file. Back up and recover.
Recover, then import using the included
PC software.
Since the database information of high
definition image quality (HD) movies has
been damaged, there are inconsistencies
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between the information in the database and
the information in the file. Touch
to
back up the high definition image quality
(HD) movies and repair the database file.
You cannot see the backed-up movies on the
camcorder. By connecting the camcorder to
a computer after repairing the database, you
can import backed-up high definition image
quality (HD) movies to the computer using
the supplied “PMB” software installed on the
computer. However, it is not guaranteed that
all movies can be imported to the computer.
Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was
not completed in time.
You have performed recording and erasing
operations repeatedly, or a memory card that
has been formatted by other device is used.
Copy and take data backup to other device
(such as a computer), and then format the
m
em
ory card on the camcorder (p. 82).
The size of the inserted memory card is not
sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the
r
ecommended memory card (p. 23).
Recovering data.
Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
Cannot recover data.
Writing data onto the media of the camcorder
has failed. Attempts were made to recover the
data, but they were unsuccessful.
Reinsert the memory card.
Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even
then the indicator flashes, the memory card
could be damaged. Try with another memory
card.
Cannot recognize this memory card.
Format and use again.
Format the memory card (p. 82). Note that if
you format the memory card, all the recorded
movies and photos are deleted.
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record
still pictures.
You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
created folders using your camcorder.
F
rmat the memory card (p. 82), or delete
o
folders using your computer.
This memory card may not be able to
record or play movies.
Use a memory card recommended for your
camcorder (p. 23).
This memory card may not be able to
record or play images correctly.
Use a memory card recommended for your
camcorder (p. 23).
Do not eject the memory card during
writing. Data may be damaged.
Reinsert the memory card, and follow the
instructions on the LCD screen.
External media cannot execute functions.
Check the database file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.] the
recording medium.
If the message still appears, reconnect the
external media device, then format it. Note
that if you format the external media device,
all the recorded movies and photos are deleted.
If you cannot format the external media
device, the external media device may
be incompatible with your camcorder, or
damaged. Replace it with a new one.
( Media
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Other
Maximum number of images already
selected.
You can select only 100 images at one time for:
Deleting movies/photos
Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the
protection
Copying movies/photos
Data protected.
You tried to delete protected data. Release the
protection of the data.
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Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “STD” stands for standard
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.
3D
Battery pack Continuous
NP-FV50 75 35
NP-FV70
(supplied)
NP-FV100 320 160
recording time
2D
Battery pack Continuous
Image quality HD STD HD STD
NP-FV50 110 120 55 60
NP-FV70
(supplied)
NP-FV100 470 500 235 250
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 the
MODE lamp, 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.
recording time
235 250 115 125
].
(unit: minute)
Typical recording
time
160 80
(unit: minute)
Typical recording
time
REC Mode] set
The recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
3D
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
NP-FV50 125
NP-FV70
(supplied)
NP-FV100 515
260
2D
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Image quality HD STD
NP-FV50 150 165
NP-FV70
(supplied)
NP-FV100 625 680
315 345
Expected recording time of movies
Internal memory
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m
(minute)
Recording mode Recording time
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5 h 15 m
(5 h 15 m)
5 h 15 m
(5 h 15 m)
6 h 15 m
(6 h 15 m)
8 h 25 m
(8 h 25 m)
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