Sony HDR-UX1E User Manual
2-696-729-12(1)
Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
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GB
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-UX1E
Enjoying your
camcorder
Getting Started 25
Shooting
Playback
Editing 54
Dubbing/printing 61
Utilizing recording media 65
Customizing your
camcorder
Using a Computer 96
Troubleshooting 103
Additional
Information
Quick
Reference
12
36
44
76
123
138
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Read this before operating your camcorder
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Replace the battery with the specified type only.
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362
(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony
service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8
feet).
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart
the application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and other
European countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander
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For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-UX1E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “First Step Guide” for using your
camcorder with the computer connected
(stored on the supplied CD-ROM)
Types of the disc you can use in your
camcorder
You can use the following discs only.
– 8cm DVD-R
– 8cm DVD-RW
– 8cm DVD+RW
– 8cm DVD+R DL
Use the discs with marks listed below. See
page 16 for details.
For reliability durability of recording /
playback, we recommend that you use Sony
discs or discs with an
VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your DVD
Handycam.
• Using a disc other than above may cause the
unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may
not be able to remove the disc from your DVD
Handycam.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has
a mark.
*(for
Continued ,
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
There are two sizes of “Memory Stick.”
You can use “Memory Stick Duo” marked
with or
(p. 128).
“Memory Stick Duo”
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo.”
• “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” can be used only with
“Memory Stick PRO” compatible
equipment.
When using a “Memory Stick Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment
Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder LCD screen
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See
“Maintenance and precautions” (p. 131).
• To prevent discs from being broken or
recorded images from being lost, do not
do the following when either of the
respective lamps of the POWER switch
(p. 29) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 33) is on:
– to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with an HDMI cable, a
component video cable, or a USB cable,
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 your
camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision 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 and the
Battery
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viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
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.
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems. You cannot delete images once
you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R
DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial
recording (p. 16).
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
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.
On playing the disc on other devices
You can play back, or format discs recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality
only on AVCHD format compatible
devices.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
• Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm
DVD discs.
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 20).
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
About the marks used in this manual
• The operations available depend on the
disc used. The following marks are used
to indicate the type of disc you can use
for a particular operation.
• These marks indicate the discs that can
be used when recording with HD (high
definition) image quality.
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Table of Contents
Read this before operating your camcorder ............................................. 2
Subject examples and solutions ............................................................ 10
Read This First (supplied)
Provides features and information about the
camcorder you should know before using it.
Enjoying your camcorder
Operation flow ........................................................................................ 12
Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images ...........................14
Selecting the right disc ...........................................................................16
“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus ...................................18
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................25
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 26
Step 3: Turning the power on .................................................................29
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................30
Step 5: Setting the date and time ...........................................................31
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................33
Shooting
Recording the images ............................................................................36
Zooming
Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)
Using the flash
Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects
Recording in mirror mode
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring
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Playback
Viewing the images ................................................................................44
Using PB zoom
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)
Playing the image on a TV .....................................................................48
Editing
(OTHERS) category .........................................................................54
Deleting images ......................................................................................54
Dividing the image ..................................................................................56
Creating the Playlist ...............................................................................57
Dubbing/printing
(SELECT DEVICES) category .........................................................61
Dubbing a disc ........................................................................................61
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ................................................62
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ........................63
Utilizing recording media
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category ............................................65
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives
(Finalizing) ....................................................................................66
Playing a disc on other devices ..............................................................70
Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE .......................................71
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting) ..........................................72
Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize) ........................74
Checking the disc information ................................................................75
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Customizing your camcorder
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of
the HOME MENU .........................................................................76
Using the HOME MENU
List of the (SETTINGS) category items
MOVIE SETTINGS ................................................................................78
(Items for recording movies)
PHOTO SETTINGS ...............................................................................81
(Items for recording still images)
VIEW IMAGES SET................................................................................ 84
(Items to customize the sound volume and display)
SOUND/DISP SET .................................................................................85
(Items to adjust beep and the screen)
OUTPUT SETTINGS .............................................................................86
(Items for when connecting other devices)
CLOCK/ LANG ....................................................................................87
(Items to set clock and language)
GENERAL SET ...................................................................................... 87
(Other setup items)
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU ................................. 88
Using the OPTION MENU
Recording items on the OPTION MENU ................................................89
PROGRAM AE, FADER, SPOT METER, etc.
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU ................................................... 95
VOLUME, SLIDE SHOW, SLIDE SHOW SET, etc.
Using a Computer
What you can do with Windows computer .............................................96
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software ........................................ 98
Viewing “First Step Guide” ...................................................................101
Using a Macintosh computer ............................................................... 101
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................103
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................118
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................123
About the Disc ......................................................................................125
About the AVCHD format .....................................................................127
About the “Memory Stick” .....................................................................128
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ..................................................130
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................131
Specifications .......................................................................................134
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ...............................................................138
Indicators displayed during recording/playback ...................................143
Glossary ...............................................................................................146
Index .....................................................................................................148
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Subject examples and solutions
Shooting
Checking your golf swing
B Smooth slow recording.............42
Flowers in close-up
B Soft portrait...............................91
B Focus ........................................90
B Telemacro .................................90
Focusing on the dog on the left side of
the screen
B Focus ........................................90
B Spot focus.................................90
Focusing more distant objects
B Landscape.................................92
B Focus ........................................90
Capturing still images during movie
recording
B Dual Rec....................................40
Getting a good shot of a ski slope or
beach
B Backlight ...................................41
B Beach&Ski.................................91
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A child on the stage under a spot light
B Spotlight ...................................91
Fireworks with all its splendor
B Sunset&Moon...........................91
B Focus ........................................90
A sleeping child under dim light
B NightShot..................................41
B Color Slow Shutter....................92
Playback
Viewing on the TV screen
Playing the disc on another device
Editing, others
Deleting the unnecessary images
Copying a disc for your friend
Using the disc again
Using your camcorder on a trip
..................................48
..................................70
..................................54
..................................61
..................................72
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Enjoying your camcorder
Operation flow
B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied
accessories.
Read the supplied “Read This First” before you use
your camcorder.
B Prepare the right disc (p. 16).
You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page
71) displayed on the screen to select the right disc.
• You will find a chart to help you select a disc in the
supplied “Read This First.”
B Initialize the disc (p. 33).
When you format the disc, you can select the
recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD
(standard definition).
B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 36).
Movies are recorded on the disc, and still images are
recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
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Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition)
image quality
B You can view the movies with the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 48).
b Notes
• Images recorded with the SD (standard
definition) image quality cannot be converted
to HD (high definition) image quality.
z Tips
• If your TV is not a high definition TV,
movies with HD (high definition) image
quality will be displayed with SD (standard
definition) image quality.
• You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide]
(p. 48) displayed on the screen on connecting
your TV and camcorder.
B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 70).
Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format
The camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing
AVCHD footage may not be used with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder
may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.
B Editing and copying disc contents (p. 62).
You can dub images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your
camcorder to a DVD device. Note that the dubbed images will be recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
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Using a computer, you can edit or copy
images recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality.
b Notes
• Install the supplied application software on
the computer in advance.
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Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images
B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats.
The recording format depends on the image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard
definition). Select the image quality when you use a new disc on your camcorder (p. 33).
b Notes
• You cannot change the image quality of a disc midway.
• The images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high
definition) image quality.
• Your camcorder is compatible with the “1440 × 1080/50i” standard of AVCHD format (p. 127).
“AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be described in
more detail.
B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image
quality
AVCHD format
Image resolution:
3.75 times of that of SD
about
(standard definition)
DVD format
Records high definition images.
Recommended whether or not you have a
high definition TV.
The disc can be played only on the
devices compatible with the AVCHD
format (p. 70).
b Notes
• AVCHD images cannot be played on most
currently available DVD devices, which are
incompatible with the AVCHD format.
z Tips
• AVCHD images can be viewed even on nonhigh definition TVs. The image quality,
however, is equivalent to SD (standard
definition) image quality (p. 48).
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Records standard definition images.
Recommended if playback compatibility
is important.
The disc can be played on DVD devices.
b Notes
• DVD-RW (VR mode) discs can be played on
the compatible devices only.
Recording time
Expected recordable time on one side of a disc
Enjoying your camcorder
HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording
AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.)
Recording mode
AVC HD 12M (HQ+)
(highest quality)
AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high
quality)
AVC HD 7M (SP)
(standard quality)
AVC HD 5M (LP) (long
play)
15 (14)
20 (14) 35 (26)
25 (18) 45 (34)
32 (26)
27 (26)
60 (50)
SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording
DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.)
Recording mode
SD 9M (HQ) (high
quality)
SD 6M (SP) (standard
quality)
SD 3M (LP) (long play)
z Tips
• Figures such as 12M and 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
20 (18)
30 (18) 55 (32)
60 (44)
35 (32)
110 (80)
• If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p. 125).
time
time
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of a disc.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.
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Selecting the right disc
You can use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in diameter with
your camcorder. What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording
quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected.
B Selecting the right disc for your purposes
The following reference materials are available.
• “Select the right disc” in the supplied “Read This First.”
• [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 71).
• Disc characteristics explained on this page.
HD (high definition) image quality Disc type
What you can do on your camcorder using this
type of disc
(Disc symbols)
Deleting images on your camcorder (54)
Editing images on your camcorder (56)
Finalizing required to play on other devices (66)
Making additional recordings on a finalized disc
(74)
Formatting the used disc to use it again (72)
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc --a -
( ) indicates the reference page.
b Notes
• The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).
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SD (standard definition)
image quality
What you can do on your camcorder
using this type of disc
(Disc symbols)
Disc type
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*1
Recording movies at an aspect ratio
of 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 on a disc (34)
Deleting images on your camcorder
(54)
Editing images on your camcorder
(56)
Finalizing required to play on other
devices (66)
Making additional recordings on a
finalized disc (74)
Creating DVD menus during
finalizing (66)
Formatting the used disc to use it
again (72)
Making longer recordings on a side
of a disc
( ) indicates the reference page.
*1 There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD-RW.
*2 Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized
may cause the computer to malfunction.
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“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for all operations with your
camcorder
When you want to customize your camcorder, open the “HOME MENU.” This menu is the
gateway to all the functions of your camcorder. See page 20 for further details.
I don’t want to keep these still
images. What should I do?
Try [DELETE] in [EDIT] on the
HOME MENU. You can select
and delete them all at once.
(HELP)
Displays a description of the item (p. 22).
(HOME)
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(HOME)
Category (p. 23)
“ OPTION MENU” enables you to access functions directly
Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that
moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 24 for further details.
I want be sure which still image
I am deleting. What should I do?
Turn on the OPTION MENU
when you are viewing images,
then try [DELETE]. You can
delete the image on the screen.
(OPTION)
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Uh huh, the OPTION MENU
items are different, depending
on what I’m doing.
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x Notes on the menu operation
Place your fingers on the rear side of the
LCD panel (touch panel) to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the
screen with your thumb.
Perform the same actions as explained
above when you press the buttons on the
LCD panel.
• Be careful not to press the buttons below
the LCD panel accidentally while using
the touch panel.
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly, adjust the touch panel
(CALIBRATION) (p. 132).
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t
[ LANGUAGE SET]
(p. 87).
Using the HOME MENU
Selecting and deleting a still image on the
edit screen is explained as an example.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn
on your camcorder.
2 Press (HOME) A (or B).
(HOME) B
(HOME) A
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HOME MENU
Category (p. 23)
3 Touch the (OTHERS)
category.
7 Touch the image you want to
delete.
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4 Touch [EDIT].
5 Touch [ DELETE].
6 Touch [ DELETE].
8 Touch t [YES] t .
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B When you want to know something
about the function of each item on
the HOME MENU - HELP
1 Press (HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
2 Touch (HELP).
The bottom of the (HELP) button
turns orange.
3 Touch the item you want to know
the content.
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
To apply the option, touch [YES],
otherwise, touch [NO].
To deactivate the HELP
Touch (HELP) in step 2.
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B Categories and items of the HOME MENU
Category Item
CAMERA
VIEW IMAGES
MOVIE (p. 37)
PHOTO (p. 38)
SMTH SLW REC (p. 42)
VISUAL INDEX (p. 46)
PLAYLIST (p. 57)
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OTHERS EDIT (p. 54)
SELECT DEVICES COMPUTER (p. 61)
MANAGE DISC/MEMORY
SETTINGS
PLAYLIST EDIT (p. 57)
PRINT (p. 63)
TV CONNECT Guide (p. 48)
PRINTER (p. 63)
FINALIZE (p. 66)
DISC SELECT GUIDE (p. 71)
FORMAT (p. 72)
FORMAT (p. 73)
UNFINALIZE (p. 74)
DISC INFO (p. 75)
To customize your camcorder (p. 76).
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Using the OPTION MENU
Deleting a still image during viewing is
explained as an example.
1 While viewing the still image you
want to delete, touch (OPTION)
on the screen.
(OPTION)
OPTION MENU
Tab
3 Touch [DELETE] t [YES] t .
Items on the OPTION MENU
See pages 89 and 95.
When the item you want is not on the
screen
Touch another tab. If you cannot find the
item anywhere, the function does not work
under the situation.
b Notes
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen
depend on the recording/playback status of your
camcorder at the time.
• Some items appear without a tab.
2 Touch .
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have the following
items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 26)
Mains lead (1) (p. 26)
Component video cable (1) (p. 49)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 49, 62)
USB cable (1) (p. 63)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 (1)
(p. 26, 130)
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
Software” (1) (p. 96)
Read This First (1)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
b Notes
• Discs and “Memory Stick Duo” are not
included.
Getting Started
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 142)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (M series) (p. 130) after
attaching it to your camcorder.
DC IN jack
POWER switch
CHG
(charge)
lamp
DC plug
Mains lead
To the wall socket
Jack cover
Battery
AC Adaptor
1 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
Open the jack cover, and connect the
DC plug of the AC Adaptor.
Jack cover
Facing up the v
mark on the DC
plug, match it with
the v mark on your
camcorder.
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding
it in the direction of the arrow
until it clicks.
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5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
z Tips
• If you attach the battery pack or connect the AC
Adaptor when the POWER switch is set to OFF
(CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off again,
after a few seconds.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the battery pack.
BATT (battery
release) lever
b Notes
• When you remove the battery pack, make sure
that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp
(p. 29) is turned off.
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it
for an extended period (see page 130 for the
details of storage).
To use an outside power source
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
After a while, the approximate recordable
time in the selected format and battery
information appear for about 7 seconds.
You can view the battery information for up
to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT
INFO again while the information is
displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 260
NP-QM91D 360
150
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HD (high definition) image quality
Continuous
Battery pack
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 235 125
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
95 50
100 55
95 50
245 130
240 130
Getting Started
Continued ,
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
Battery pack
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
NP-QM91D 360 195
375 205
365 200
SD (standard definition) image quality
Battery pack
NP-FM50
(supplied)
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
120 65
125 65
120 65
NP-QM71D 300 165
305 165
300 165
NP-QM91D 455 250
465 255
455 250
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
b Notes
• All times measured with recording mode [SP]
under the following conditions:
Top: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off.
Bottom: Recording time when recording with
the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed.
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
HD (high definition) image quality
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 305 305
NP-QM91D 465 465
LCD panel
closed
125 125
SD (standard definition) image quality
Battery pack
NP-FM50
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
140 145
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 340 355
NP-QM91D 520 535
* When the LCD backlight is on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 29).
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 27) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-QM71D or
NP-QM91D battery pack.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FM30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• 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.
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On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
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.
PRECAUTION
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Step 3: Turning the power on
To record, slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp.
When using it for the first time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 31).
Lens cover
POWER switch
Getting Started
While pressing the green button in
the center, slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the power.
Green button
When you record, switch the power mode
by sliding the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow until the respective
lamp lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
(Still): To record still images
Continued ,
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Step 3: Turning the power on
(Continued)
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b Notes
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 88).
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
290 degrees
(max.)
2180 degrees
(max.)
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
DISP/BATT INFO
190 degrees to the
camcorder
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To hide the screen indicators
Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the
screen indicators (such as time code) on or
off.
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons below the LCD screen
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
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