Sony HXR-NX3D1E Instruction Manual

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3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Table of contents

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Advanced operations

Saving images with an external device

Customizing your camcorder

Additional information

Quick reference

HXR-NX3D1E/ NX3D1P

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Read this first

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

 Camcorder (1)  AC Adaptor (1)  Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  HDMI cable (1)   Component A/V cable (1)   A/V connecting cable (1)   USB cable (1)   USB Adaptor Cable (1)   Lens hood (1) 

To attach the lens hood, see page 9.

 Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-

XM1) (1) 

 XLR Adaptor (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 “Content Management Utility”

(1)

 CD-ROM “Manuals for 3D Digital HD

Video Camera Recorder” (1)

 “Operating Guide” (2)

See page 21 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.

LCD screen Battery pack

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Microphone XLR Adaptor when a tripod

is attached to the camcorder

Lens hood

The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed



or waterproofed. See “About handling of your

corder” (p. 106).

cam

Viewing 3D movies

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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.

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

sing t

he camcorder if necessary (p. 19).

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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

80). Formatting the memory card will erase

(p 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 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.



Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations.



Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the following phenomena may occur.



The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. (This phenomenon may be notable in displays having high motion resolution.)



Horizontal lines appear on the screen during recording under fluorescent lights. The phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 70).



Images on the screen look horizontally divided when a subject is lighted with a flash. The phenomena can be reduced by using a slower shutter speed.

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.

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 59, and to save images on external devices, see page 51.



3D movies cannot be saved on a disc. Save them on external media devices (p. 53).



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 [50p Quality

] can be saved using external media (p. 53). Movies recorded with [Highest Quality

] can be

saved on external media devices or on Blu-ray

. 39, 53).

discs (p

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.

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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

tor appears on the LCD screen (p. 94).

dica

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)

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.

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

p (p. 22) is lit or flashing



removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24) or the

access lamp (p. 22) are lit or flashing



When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object.

Notes on optional accessories

We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

 

Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.

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and indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 24), respectively.

The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch.

Read this first . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 2

Notes on use . . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 5

Getting started

Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 9

Attaching the XLR Adaptor .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 9

Attaching the microphone . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 10

Attaching the lens hood . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 11

Step 2: Charging the battery pack . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 13

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 16

Changing the language setting . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 19

Step 4: Preparing the recording media . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 20

Selecting recording media . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 20

Inserting a memory card . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 21

Recording/Playback

Recording . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 23

Recording movies . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 24

Shooting photos . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 27

Playback on the camcorder . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 28

Operating the camcorder while playing a movie . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 30

Adjusting the depth of 3D movies . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 30

Viewing photos . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 31

Playing images on a TV . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 32

List of connection . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 32

Using “BRAVIA” Sync . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 34

Advanced operations

Useful functions for recording movies and photos . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 36

Zooming . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 36

Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 37

Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or

standard image quality (STD) . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 37

Selecting the frame rate . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 38

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Selecting the recording mode . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 38

Using the Tracking focus function . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 39

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) . . . .. .. .. . 40

Recording in mirror mode . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 40

Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial . .. .. . .. .. . . 40

Setting time data . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 42

Audio setup . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 43

Select the method for inputting sound . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 43

Using the internal microphone . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 43

Using an external microphone (sold separately) . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 43

Using the supplied microphone . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 43

Adjusting the recording level . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 44

Reducing wind noise .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 45

Using an external audio device .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 45

Making good use of your camcorder . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 46

Deleting images . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 46

Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 47

Copying images . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 48

Dividing a movie . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 49

Capturing a photo from a movie . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 50

Saving images with an external device

Selecting a method for saving images with an external device . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 51

The devices on which the created disc can be played back . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . 52

Saving images on an external media device . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 53

Saving desired movies and photos . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 55

Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder . .. . .. . 55

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.,

other than DVDirect Express . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 56

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. . .. .. . . 57

Saving images with a computer . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 59

Step 1 Checking the computer system . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 59

Step 2 Installing the supplied software “Content Management Utility” .. .. . 59

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Customizing your camcorder

Using menus .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 62

Operating menus .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 62

Menu lists . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 63

Shooting Mode(Items for selecting a shooting mode) . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 67

Camera/Mic(Items for customized shooting) . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 68

Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 77

TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit) . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 79

Edit/Copy(Items for editing) .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 80

Setup(Other setup items) . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 80

Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 87

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 94

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 97

Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack .. . .. .. . .. . 97

Expected recording time of movies . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 98

Expected number of recordable photos .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 99

Using your camcorder abroad . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 101

File/folder structure on the recording media .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 103

Maintenance and precautions. . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 104

About the AVCHD format .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 104

About the memory card . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 104

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 105

About x.v.Color . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 106

About handling of your camcorder .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 106

Specifications .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 109

Quick reference

Screen indicators . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 113

Parts and controls . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 114

Index . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 119

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Getting started

Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood

You do not need to attach the XLR Adaptor or microphone when you use the internal microphone.

Attaching the XLR Adaptor

XLR Adaptor

Getting started

Active Interface Shoe

Attach the XLR Adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder and



tighten the screw of the XLR Adaptor.

Connect the plug of the XLR Adaptor to the Active Interface Shoe of the



camcorder.

When detaching the XLR Adaptor

Unplug the connector plug of the XLR Adaptor from the Active Interface Shoe beforehand. Detach the XLR Adaptor after having loosened the screw of the XLR Adaptor.

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Attaching the microphone

Microphone holder

INPUT1 jack

Release lever

Attach the wind screen  to the microphone .



Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder and open the cover.



Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the



holder, and then place the microphone into the holder. Close the cover and lock the stopper securely.

Be sure to place the microphone with the model name (ECM-XM1) facing upward.

Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 connector of the XLR



Adapter.

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Put the microphone cable into the cable holder.



Hook the cable in the outer cable holder.

See page 43 on the settings for the audio recording.

When detaching the microphone cable

 Detach the microphone from the microphone holder.  Unplug the microphone plug while pressing the release lever down.

Attaching the lens hood

Lens hood lock lever

Getting started

Move the lens hood lock lever at the bottom of the lens hood to RELEASE



(default setting).

Attach the lens hood to the camcorder and move the lens hood lock lever



to LOCK.

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Tighten the screw of the lens hood firmly.



To remove the lens hood

Loosen the screw of the lens hood and remove the lens hood while moving the lens hood lock lever to RELEASE.

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Battery pack

Power cord (Mains

lead)

To the wall outlet (wall

socket)

AC Adaptor

Getting started

CHG (charge) lamp

DC plug

DC IN jack

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

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.

Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it

clicks.

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Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your

camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN

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).

Tips





See page 97 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 10

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To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source

Make the same connections as “Step 2: Charging the battery pack” (p. 13). 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.

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 CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions.



  

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p. 22) are turned off.

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.

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.

Getting started

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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.



MODE lamp

POWER button

Select the desired language, then touch [Next].

Touch the button on the

LCD screen

Select the desired geographical area with

/ , then touch [Next].

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Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next].

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



Select the date format, then touch [Next].

Select the date and time, touch

[Next] 

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 the item appears.

Touch [Run].



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.

/ to set the value, then touch

Getting started

/ until

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Aim the camcorder at a subject to display it on the LCD screen.

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

24).

(p.

Scale

Touch

The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses. Do not change the subject until



the adjustment is completed.

Notes





If [Could not adjust.] appears, touch [Run Again].



e 2D/3D switch (p. 24) is set to 2D, the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen does not appear.

If th

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

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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]  [

( Playback Settings)]  [Data Code]  [Date/Time]  .

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.



ower On By LCD] (p. 85) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.

When [P

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch desired language 

(MENU)  [Setup]  [ ( General Settings)]  [Language Setting]  a

  .

Getting started

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Step 4: Preparing the recording media

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.

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 98 for the recordable time of movies.



See page 99 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-

—

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

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.

Getting started

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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

layed, format the memory card (p. 80).

disp



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 20.

Fasten the grip belt.

Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.

Your camcorder is turned on.

Recording/Playback

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Recording movies

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 distance varies when you use zooming (p. 36).

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. 76).

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 movies 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.



ccess l

amp (p. 22) is lit or flashing



The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing

Recording/Playback

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Tips





See page 98 on the recordable time of 2D movies.



an record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 40).

You c



SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting.

[



You can specify the priority face by touching it (p. 39).



an capture photos from recorded 2D movies (p. 50).

You c



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

( Media Settings)]  [Media Info].

(MENU) 

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 [Guide F

rame] to [On] (p. 76), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a

guide.



To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle ().

 90 degrees (max.)

 180 degrees (max.)

 90 degrees to the

camcorder



Watch 3D movies on the LCD screen squarely from about 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away.

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

 .

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Shooting photos

MODE button

2D/3D switch

(Movie): When recording a movie

(Photo): When recording a photo

[STBY]  [REC]

PHOTO button

When disappears, the photo is recorded.

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 desired setting 



You cannot record photos while

(MENU)  [Image Quality/Size]  [ Image Size]  a

is displayed.

Recording/Playback

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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 20.



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.

Your camcorder is turned on.

Press

The Event View screen appears after some seconds.

Touch

(View Images).

/ to select the desired event ().

To the MENU screen



Events

 

/ : To the previous/next event

Event name



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Change to the movie/photo recording mode



Time-line bar



Change Event Scale button



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 button ) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change

Touch the 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.

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)



Total playing time of movies in the event.





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). When [

[

PHOTO] (photos only) is selected, total number of photos in the event is displayed in .



 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.

Recording/Playback



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. 25).

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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

To stop*

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 [



Type button on the Even Index screen (2D only).



Touching functions easily.



When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.



Touch



As you repeat touching 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]  [

on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you to use those

/ during pause to play back movies slowly.

MOVIE/PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image

/ during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times 

( Playback Settings)]  [Data Code]  a desired setting  

To fast-forward

To pause*/play

To adjust the sound volume of movies

While playing back movies, touch  adjust with /  .

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.

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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.

Delete

Context

Tips





To repeat Slideshow, touch

 [Slideshow Set].

PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type

To start/stop slide show

Recording/Playback

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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

Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.



Connect the camcorder to a TV.



Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 15).

Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. 28).

List of connection

Connecting to a 3D TV

Make sure that the 2D/3D switch of the camcorder is set to 3D.

HDMI Cable (supplied)

Component A/V Cable (supplied)

Notes





When the TV is connected with a component A/V cable (supplied), 3D movies are displayed in 2D.

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).

(Green) Y

(Blue)

PB/CB

(Red)

PR/CR

(White)

(Red)

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HDMI Cable (supplied)

Component A/V Cable (supplied)

(Green) Y

(Blue)

(Red)

(White)

(Red)

PB/CB PR/CR

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Component A/V Cable (supplied)

(Blue)

A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately)

(Yellow) (White)

(Red)

(Green) Y

PB/CB

(Red)

PR/CR

(White)

(Red)

Recording/Playback

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).

(White)

(Yellow)

(Red)

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.



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.

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When you connect with component A/V cable

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 ( Connection)]  [Component]  a desired setting 

(MENU)  [Setup]  [

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. 82).

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.

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 (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).



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] 

(p. 77).

(MENU) 

Wide Mode] 

When the A/V connecting cable is used to



output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD).

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)

Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures.

TV/VCR



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.

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.

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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)

On “Photo TV HD”

This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photolike depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the HDMI

* or a component AV cable**, a whole

cable new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.

* The TV will automatically switch to the

appropriate mode when [ selected with the Switch Image Type button.

** Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer

to the instructions of your Photo TV HDcompatible TV for details.

PHOTO] is

Recording/Playback

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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. 24), 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)

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.



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. 74) (2D mode only).

SteadyShot] is set to [Active].

3D recording: 10 times 2D recording: 12 times

Tips

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

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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.

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

(MENU)  [Image

Quality/Size]  [ /

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.

 .

Advanced operations

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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 frame rate

You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [50i] is recommended for standard recording. When record 2D movie, set [ setting [

Frame Rate] first, before

REC Mode] (p. 38).



Touch

(MENU)  [Image

Quality/Size]  [ Frame Rate]/[

Frame Rate].

Touch the desired setting, then



touch [Next].

Touch the desired recording



mode.

Notes





When 3D recording and [60i/50i Sel] is set to [50i], you cannot select the frame rate.

Selecting the recording mode

You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Highest Quality

] 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.

Touch



Frame rate/Scan System

50p: 50 progressive



50i: 50 interlace



25p: 25 progressive



Tips





Frame rate means the number of images that are updated in a certain period of time.



When 2D recording and [60i/50i Sel] is set to [60i], you can select [ [60p], [60i] and [24p] to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies.

Frame Rate] from

The recording modes available will depend on the selected [ Rate]/[

Frame Rate] (p. 77).

* appears on a medium icon if a movie

recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be saved on that medium.



Touch

Frame

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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 51.

Recording mode

Types of media

FH/

HQ/

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 [50p].

Tips





Movies are recorded with 1920  1080/50i or 1920  1080/50p format when 3D mode is selected, with 2D mode and the 1920  1080/50p format when the PS mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, and with AVCHD 1920  1080/50i or 1920  1080/25p 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  1080/50i format.



You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode.



[3D] (HD 28M(3D))



[50p Quality



[Highest Quality

— —

— — —

] (AVC HD 28M (PS))

] (AVC HD 24M (FX))

[High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH))

 

[Standard 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 9M (HQ)) (the

] (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.

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.

Advanced operations

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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

ction] (p. 74) setting to other than [Off]

ete

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

ction] (p. 74) has priority. If the face you

ete

D touched returns to the screen, that face has priority.

Recording in mirror mode

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)

You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.

Notes



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 [ Rate] is set to [25p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode.

is displayed.

REC Mode] or [

(Movie),

(Photo)

Frame

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. [3D Depth Adjustment] is a function which adjusts the depth of the image appearing on the display of the camcorder while recording 3D movie.

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MANUAL button

MANUAL dial

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. 70



ure] ... p. 70

[Expos

2D recording



[Focus] ... p. 70



[Exposure] ... p. 70



[IRIS] ... p.



[Shu



[AE Shift] ... p



[Whit

tter Speed] ... p. 70

. 71

e Balance Shift] ... p. 71

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



If you touch setting [3D Depth Adjustment], the manual setting of [3D Depth Adjustment] is canceled.



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.

at the right of the screen while

(MENU) 

( Camera Settings)]

Advanced operations

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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.

e camera data (p. 82) that appears on the



Th 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

Setting time data

The camcorder records movies accompanied by time data such as time code and user bit.

To reset the time code

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00) by touching

(MENU)  [TC/UB]

 [TC Preset]  [Reset].

To reset the time code using the Wireless Remote Commander

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00) also by pressing the TC RESET button on the Wireless Remote Commander.

To preset the user bit

 Touch (MENU)  [TC/UB] 

[UB Preset].

elect the 2 digits you want to set, then

 S

set t

he value with /.

et other digits by repeating step  and

 S

uch [OK].

To reset the user bit

You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00) by touching [UB Preset]  [Reset].

(MENU)  [TC/UB] 

To change the time code and user bit

Select the item to be displayed by touching

(MENU)  [TC/UB]  [TC/UB

Disp].

To preset the time code

 Touch (MENU)  [TC/UB] 

[TC Preset].

elect the 2 digits you want to set, then

 S

he value with /.

et t You can set the time code between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:24

et other digits by repeating step  and

 S

touch [OK].

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Audio setup

Using the internal microphone

Detach the XLR Adaptor when you use the internal microphone. You can record stereo sound.

Tips





To reduce wind noise, set [Wind Noise Reduct.] to [On] (p.

75).

Using an external microphone (sold separately)

When an external microphone is connected to the MIC input jack, sound is switched to

MIC input jackXLR Adaptor

that of the external microphone. Sound is not switched during recording.

Advanced operations

Using the supplied microphone

Attach the XLR Adaptor when you use the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1). You can record monaural sound with the superdirectional microphone.

Internal microphone

Select the method for inputting sound

You can select the method for inputting sound on the camcorder from 3 types; internal microphone, MIC input jack or XLR Adaptor. Depending on the connection status of MIC input jack and XLR Adaptor, the order of priority to be selected is as follows. MIC input jack  XLR Adaptor  internal microphone

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Selecting the recording level

 AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch  AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial  AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch  AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial

Switching wind noise reduction to ON/OFF

 LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch  LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch

Attach the XLR Adapt



or (p. 9),

and connect the supplied microphone to INPUT1 jack .

Set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/



MIC+48V) switch  to MIC+48V.

Set the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1)



switch  to CH1·CH2

This setting enables recording on both CH1, CH2. Set the switch to CH1 if you want to record on CH1 only.

Inputting external sound

 INPUT1 jack  INPUT2 jack

Selecting a sound source

 INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch  INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch

Selecting a sound source level

 ATT (INPUT1) switch  ATT (INPUT2) switch

Selecting channel setting for recording

 REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch

Adjusting the recording level

You can adjust the recording level input from the INPUT1 /INPUT2  jacks. You cannot adjust the recording level of the internal microphone and MIC input jack.

Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2)



switch of the channel to be adjusted ( or ) to MAN.

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Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial  or



 to adjust the volume to the

proper level.

Confirm that the volume is at the proper level with headphones or audio

l meter (p. 77).

leve

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch  or  to AUTO.

Reducing wind noise

You can reduce wind noise input from the INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks  or .

Set the LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch  or LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch  to ON.

Tips





You can select [ [Linear PCM] or [Dolby Digital] when recording in high definition image quality (HD).



You can adjust the volume of the headphones or

aker with [Volume] (p. 82).



You can set [Audio Output Timing] of

ead

phones and audio output jacks (p. 76).

Audio Format] from

Using an external audio device

Set as follows when you use a microphone other than the supplied microphone or an external audio device (mixer, etc.).

Select the sound source to be



input.

Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch  or  according to the device to be connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks  or . External audio device (mixer, etc.): LINE Dynamic microphone or microphone with built-in battery: MIC

icro

phone that is 48 V phantom

M power compliant: MIC+48V

Notes





If you connect a device that does not support

hantom power, malfunction may result

48 V p from setting this switch to MIC+48V. Check before connecting the device.



If noise from the unused jack bothers you, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch of the unused jack ( or ) to LINE.

Set the input level of the



microphone

When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch  or  is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can set the input level with ATT (INPUT1/INPUT2) switch  or . Adjust according to the microphone sensitivity. ATT 10dB is recommended when you use the supplied microphone (ECMXM1). The input levels are as follows. ATT 0dB: -60dBu ATT 10dB: -50dBu ATT 20dB: -40dBu

Advanced operations

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Notes





When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch  or  is set to LINE, the input level is fixed to +4dBu. Even if you reset the ATT switch, the input level does not change.

Set the channel to be recorded.



You can select the channel to be recorded with REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch .

The position of the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch

CH1·CH2 INPUT1 CH1

CH1 INPUT1

Tips





To use a stereo microphone with 2 XLR (3PIN) plugs, connect Lch to the INPUT1 jack  and Rch to the INPUT2 jack , and set the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch  to CH1.

Audio recorded on CH1, CH2

INPUT2

CH2

CH1

CH2

Making good use of your camcorder

The and icons indicate the 3D and 2D positions of the 2D/3D switch (p. 24), 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

48).

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

he m

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.

edia, format the media (p. 80).



Press

(View Images) (p. 28).



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. 37) 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. 28).



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. 37) is set

STD Quality], appears

MOVIE]/[

Touch the movies and photos to



be protected.

is displayed on the selected images.

Advanced operations

Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so



that you can confirm the image. Touch

to return to the previous screen.

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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 2 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 memory card for the first time, create the image database file by touching

Media Settings)]  [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.”

(MENU)  [Setup]  [



Press

(View Images) (p. 28).



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

he co

pied movies/photos (p. 20).



You can copy images to various types of

ern

al media (p. 51).

ext

  .

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

o divide it (p. 48).

ry t



Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media.

 .

Advanced operations

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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 0.5 second increments.



Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use commercially available software for more advanced editing.

and the actual dividing

Capturing a photo from a movie

You can capture images from movies recorded in the internal recording medium.



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.

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie

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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 VMC-UAM1 (supplied)

USB cable (supplied)

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

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. 51).

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.

The types of media on which images are saved

See page 39.

Saving images with an external device

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The devices on which the created disc can be played back

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 PlayStation3 system software.



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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 “Content Management Utility.”

Functions available after saving images on an external media device



playback of images through the camcorder (p. 55)



importing images to PC

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 power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.

15).

If the external media device has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Connect the USB Adaptor Cable (supplied) to the external media device.

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

Saving images with an external device

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USB Adaptor Cable

(supplied)

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.

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.

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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] .

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.



Touch

 

on the camcorder screen.

Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder

Connect the camcorder to the



external media device and touch [Play without copying.].

Event View of the external media device is displayed.

Select the image you want to



view and play back the image (p.

28).

You can also view images on a TV



connected to your camcorder (p. 32).

To perform [Direct Copy] manually

You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device.

ouch

 T

 [Direct Copy] on the [Event View]

screen of the external media device.

ouch [Copy images that have not been

 T

cop

ouch

 T

(MENU) [Edit/Copy]

ied.].

 .

Saving images with an external device

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

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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).

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.

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. 15).

Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. to your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied).

USB cable (supplied)

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Record movies on the connected device.

For details, refer to the instruction



manuals supplied with the device to be connected.

After the operation is completed, touch  on the camcorder screen.

Disconnect the USB cable.

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

tion (p. 15).

pera



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).

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A/V Remote Connector

Input

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(Yellow)

(White)

AUDIO

(Yellow)

Signal flow

 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(sold separa

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.

(Red)

tely)

Insert the recording media in the recording device.

If your recording device has an input



selector, set it to the input mode.

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.

Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.



Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.

When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.

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]  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.

(MENU)  [Setup]  [

(MENU)  [Setup]

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Saving images with a computer

Preparing a computer (Windows)

You can perform following operations using “Content Management Utility.”

Importing images to a computer

 

Viewing imported images



Creating 2D left & right movies from 3D movie



Detecting and correcting flash bands

To save movies using a computer, install the software from the supplied CD-ROM “Content Management Utility” beforehand. Use commercially available software to edit images or create discs.

Step 1 Checking the computer system

OS*

Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista

SP2

/Windows 7 SP1

CPU

Use an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.80 GHz CPU equivalent or faster to play back videos with high definition image quality (HD) in the highest quality. Videos with high definition image quality (HD) recorded in other than the highest quality may be played back with a slower CPU. Depending on the performance of your video card, videos with high definition image quality (HD) recorded using the highest quality may be played back with a slower CPU than that recommended above. For the following operations, an Intel Pentium III 1GHz or faster is necessary.

Importing movies to the computer



Processing with standard definition image



quality (STD)

Memory

For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) For Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or more

Hard disk

Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 100 MB Only the NTFS or exFAT file system can be used for specifying to importing videos or registering them for viewing.

Display

Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots

Others

USB port (this must be provided as standard, High-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)) (CDROM drive is necessary for installation)

Standard installation is required. Operation is

not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not

supported.

Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Notes



Operation with all computer environments is



not assured.



The supplied software “Content Management

Utility” is not supported by Macintosh

computers.

Step 2 Installing the supplied software “Content Management Utility”

Install “Content Management Utility” before connecting your camcorder to a computer.

Confirm that your camcorder is



not connected to the computer.

Turn on the computer.





Log on as an Administrator for installation.



Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.

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Place the supplied CD-ROM



“Content Management Utility” in the disc drive of your computer.

The installation screen appears.

If the screen does not appear, click



[Start]  [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM).

Select the language for the



application to be installed, then click [OK].

Turn on your camcorder, then



connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

When the install wizard screen



appears, click [Next].

Confirm the license agreement,



and if you accept the terms, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click [OK].

Select the drive or folder to install



the application, then click [Next].

Select the option to create the



desk-top shortcut, then click [Next].

Touch [USB Connect] on the



camcorder screen.

If the [USB Connect] screen does not



appear, touch

( Connection)]  [USB

 [ Connect].

(MENU)  [Setup]

Click [Next].



Follow the on-screen instructions



to install the software.

Restart the computer if required to



complete the installation.

When the installation is completed, the following icon will appear, depending on the selection in step 8.

Remove the CD-ROM from the



computer.

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To disconnect your camcorder from the computer

 Click the icon at the bottom right of

the desktop of the computer  [Safely remove USB Mass Storage DeviceDrive].

 Touch  [Yes] on the camcorder

screen.

sconnect the USB cable.

 Di

To play images recorded on the camcorder, using a computer

See Help of the supplied CD-ROM “Content Management Utility.”

Notes





When importing a long movie or edited image, use the supplied software “Content Management Utility.” If you use any other software, images may not be imported properly.



If file size exceeds 2 GB during a long recording, a new file is created automatically, resulting in the movie being divided into multiple files when you view the recording media directly from your computer after recording.



If you import images without using supplied “Content Management Utility,” files automatically created (due to the 2 GB limit) may not be concatenated. Even if you usually use other editing software, use the supplied software “Content Management Utility” to import images to the computer to ensure files are concatenated and imported to the computer.

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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. 67

Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 68

Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size)  p. 77

TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit)  p. 79

Edit/Copy (Items for editing) p. 80

Setup (Other setup items)  p. 80

Operating menus

Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.

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. 24), respectively.

Shooting Mode

Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot

Camera/Mic

( Manual Settings)

White Balance

Spot Meter/Fcs

Spot Meter

Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux

( Camera Settings)

Auto 3D Lens Adjust

Scene Selection

Fader

Self-Timer

Tele Macro

SteadyShot

Digital Zoom

Auto Back Light

Dial Setting

Records movies. 67 Shoots photos. 67 Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. 67 Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames

which are then recorded as a movie and photos.

Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.

Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously.

Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen.

Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. 69 Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. 70 Focuses manually. 70 Adjusts the iris. 70 Adjusts the shutter speed. 70 Adjusts the exposure manually. 71 Adjusts the white balance manually. 71 Records bright color images in the dim. 71

Automatically corrects the vertical position of the right and left movies to record 3D movies that can be viewed comfortably, without blurring.

Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene, such as night view or beach.

Fades scenes in or out. 72

Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.

Shoots a subject in focus with the background out of focus.

Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.

Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.

Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom level of the optical zoom.

Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.

Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial. 74

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( Face)

Face Detection

Smile Shutter

Smile Sensitivity

( Microphone)

Blt-in Zoom Mic

Wind Noise Reduct. Micref Level Audio Output Timing

( Shooting Assist)

Guide Frame

Display Setting

Audio Level Display

Audio Format

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode

Frame Rate

/ Setting

Wide Mode

x.v.Color

Image Size

Adjusts the image quality of the face(s) automatically.

Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.

Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function.

Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position.

Reduces the wind noise. 75 Sets the microphone level. 76 You can set echo control when recording. 76

Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical.

Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.

Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen. 77 Switches the audio format. 77

Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subject, a high image quality is recommended.

Sets the frame rate when recording the 3D movie. 38

Sets the frame rate when recording the 2D movie. 38

Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing movies.

Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality (STD).

Records wider range of colors. 78

Sets the photo size. 78

TC/UB

TC/UB Disp TC Preset UB Preset TC Run TC Make UB Time Rec

Switch to display the time code and user bit. 42 Sets the time code. 42 Sets the user bit. 42 Selects how the time code advances. 79 Selects the recording type on the recording media. 79 Selects whether or not to save the actual time in

the user bit code.

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Edit/Copy

Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy

Setup

( Media Settings)

Media Select

Media Info

Format

Repair Img. DB F.

File Number

( Playback Settings)

Data Code Volume

( Connection)

TV Type

Component

HDMI 3D Setting

HDMI Resolution

HDMI Output Link

HDMI TC Output

USB Connect

Deletes movies or photos. Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. Copies movies or photos. Copies images stored on the internal recording

medium or on a memory card to some type of external media.

Sets the type of media to be used for recording movies or photos.

Displays information on the recording media, such as free space.

Deletes all data on the internal recording media or a memory card.

Repairs the image database file on the internal recording media or a memory card.

Sets how to assign the file number. 81

Sets how to assign the file number. 81 Adjusts the volume of playback sound. 82

Converts the signal depending on the TV connected.

Select this option when you connect your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.

Select the output format of the right and left images when you connect your camcorder to a 3D TV with the HDMI cable (supplied).

Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the HDMI cable (supplied).

Select whether to link the image on the LCD screen and TV screen.

Transfers time code, user bit data to the device connected with the HDMI cable (supplied).

Selects which type of media on the camcorder is to be used when the camcorder is connected to an external device via USB.

46 47 48 55

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( General Settings)

60i/50i Sel

Beep

LCD Brightness REC Lamp Remote Ctrl

A. Shut Off Power On By LCD

Language Setting Battery Info

( Clock Settings)

Date & Time Setting

Area Setting

Switch 1080/60i (NTSC-system) and 1080/50i (PAL-system).

Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. 84 Sets the recording lamp to light up or not. 85 Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is

to be used or not. Changes the [A. Shut Off] setting. 85 Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on

and off when you open and close the LCD screen. Sets the display language. 85 Displays the battery information. 85

Sets the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time].

Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock.

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Shooting Mode

(Items for selecting a shooting mode)

See “Using menus” (p. 62) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

The point when START/STOP is pressed.

[3sec After]

Movie

You can record movies.

Photo

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].

[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.

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The sound of a club

hitting the ball

The point

when you press

START/STOP

Camera/Mic

(Items for customized shooting)

See “Using menus” (p. 62) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

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 [ / ] 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 or XLR Adaptor is attached.

/ ]. 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 [ ].

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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]

69) and [Spot Focus] (p. 69) at the same

(p.

tim

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.

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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].

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].

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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 dia

l (p. 40).

Focus

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

us 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.

Tips





appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and cannot be adjusted farther away.

appears when the focus

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 dial (p. 40).

MANU

IRIS

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 dia

Shutter Speed

l (p. 40).

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.

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Auto



Adjusts the shutter speed automatically.

Manual

Adjusts the shutter speed manually.

Tips





You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dia

AE Shift

l (p. 40).

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

White Balance Shift

if the subject is white or the

AL dia

l (p. 40).

if the subject

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 dia

MANU

l (p. 40).

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. 18).

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



When [

Frame Rate] is set to [24p], you

cannot use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust]. Set

Frame Rate] to [60i], when you use

[ [Auto 3D Lens Adjust].

Tip



If [Could not adjust.] appears while zooming



out, touch [Run Again].

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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.

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.

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

To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [Off].

Notes





If you operate the 2D/3D switch, the setting is returns to default.

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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

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].

Notes





If you operate the 2D/3D switch, the setting is returns to default.



Tips



You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on

ireless Remote Commander (p. 118).

the W

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. 36) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at close range down to

ut 25 cm (9 7/8 in.).

Notes





If you operate the 2D/3D switch, the setting is returns to default.



When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.

ust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 70) 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.

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Notes



If you change the setting of [



the imaging field will also change accordingly.

SteadyShot],

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You can magnify images up to 12 times the



original size using optical zooming, unless

SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. (2D only)

[

SteadyShot

You can compensate for camera shake.

SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when

Set [ using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.



The SteadyShot function is used.

Off ( )

The SteadyShot function is not used.

Digital Zoom

You can select the maximum zoom level. 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.



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 40.

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 frame appears around the face only when



recording 2D movie.

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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,

39).

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.

Tips



You can detect a face or a smile on a



subject with [Face Detection] (p. 74). If you select a face 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

perly, adjust [Smile Sensitivity] (p. 75).

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.

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.

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Notes





Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.



[Smile Shutter] does not work during movie recording in the following cases.

Frame Rate] is set to 25p or 50p



[

REC Mode] is set to [Highest Quality



[

]

Wind Noise Reduct.

You can record a movie with less wind noise by cutting the low-frequency sound input from the built-in microphone.

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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.)

Audio Output Timing

You can set the audio output timing during recording.

Live



Remove echo caused from the difference between the actual sound heard during recording and that heard through headphones.

Lip Sync

Resolves sync issues between picture and sound.

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.

Displays the guide frame.

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.

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.

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.

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Audio Level Display

You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter.



Displays the audio level meter.

Image Quality/Size

(Items for setting up image quality or size)

See “Using menus” (p. 62) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

REC Mode

See page 38.

Audio level meter

Off

Does not display the audio level meter.

Audio Format

You can set the audio format for high definition image quality (HD) recording.

Linear PCM (



Records in Linear PCM system.

)

Dolby Digital

Records in Dolby Digital system.

Notes



Audio format is fixed to [Dolby Digital] with



the standard definition image quality (STD) recording.

Frame Rate (3D Frame

Rate)

See page 38.

Frame Rate (2D Frame

Rate)

See page 38.

/ Setting

See page 37.

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

cted for playback (p. 82).

conne

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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.

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.

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

Notes





The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit.

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).

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TC/UB

(Items for setting up the time code or user bit)

TC/UB Disp

See page 42.

TC Preset

See page 42.

UB Preset

See page 42.

TC Make

Preset



Records the newly set time code on the recording media.

Regenerate

Reads the last time code of the previous recording from the recording media and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code during the backspace editing. The time code runs in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the setting of [TC Run].

TC Run

You can select how the time code advances.

Rec Run



Advances the time code only during recording. Select this setting to record the time code continuous from the last time code of the previous recording.

Free Run

Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder.

Notes





Even if the time code advances in the [Rec Run] mode, the time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following cases.



When the recording format is changed.



When the recording media is removed.

UB Time Rec

Off



Does not save the actual time in the user bit code.

Saves the actual time in the user bit code.

Notes



The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set



to [On].

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Edit/Copy

(Items for editing)

See “Using menus” (p. 62) on the operation.

Delete

See page 46.

Protect

See page 47.

Copy

See page 48.

Direct Copy

See page 55.

Setup

(Other setup items)

See “Using menus” (p. 62) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

Media Select

See page 20.

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

d space is not displayed as 0 % even if you

use perform [Format] (p.

Tips



The camcorder can display the information of



edium selected on [Media Select] (p. 20).

he m

Change the medium setting if necessary.

80).

Format

Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Select the recording media to be formatted,

Notes

pera

 .

tion (p. 15).

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.

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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].

Repair Img. DB F.

See page 92, 94, 96.

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.

Customizing your camcorder

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.



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.

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.

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Date/Time

Volume

You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching

/ .



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.

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

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

Notes





Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9.

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Component

Select [Component] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.

576i

1080i/576i



1080p/576i

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/576p

Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 1080p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 576p signal.

1080i/576i

Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 1080i signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 576i signal.

720p/576p

Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 720p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 576p signal.

576p

Outputs the 576p signal.

576i

Outputs the 576i signal.

Notes



When [



[HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p/576p] or [576p], HDMI signals cannot be output during recording.

HDMI Output Link

Frame Rate] is set to [50p] and

Select whether to link the image on the LCD screen and TV screen when connecting your camcorder to a 3D compatible TV with a HDMI cable (supplied).

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Fixed to 3D



The image on the TV screen is fixed to 3D if you press 2D/3D DISP (p. 25) and set the image on the LCD screen to 2D.

Panel unity

The image on the TV screen and LCD screen toggles through together the following sequences as you press 2D/3D DISP (p. 25); 3D  Left and Right images mixed  Left image only  Right image only.



Tips



When you connect your camcorder to a TV that is not compatible with 3D and select [Panel unity], the image on the TV screen toggles through the following sequences as you press 2D/3D DISP (p. 25); Left image only  Left and Right images mixed  Left image only Right image only.

HDMI TC Output

You can transfer time code, user bit data to the device connected with the HDMI cable.

Off



Does not output time code, user bit code.

Outputs time code, user bit code.

60i/50i Sel

Select the settings depending on the TV color systems of the countries/regions where you use the camcorder.

60i

Select this when the TV color system is NTSC.

50i



Select this when the TV color system is PAL.

Notes



You cannot record/play back in the setting



of 50i (60i) for the recording media which is formatted or recorded in the setting of 60i (50i). Use another recording media or perform [Format] if the message “Movie recording disabled.” is displayed after switched the setting of [60i/50i Sel]

Beep

A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

Off



Cancels the melody.

Notes



When set to [On], the displayed image is not to



be 3D if the connected device is not compatible to HDMI TC input.

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 60.

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.

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REC Lamp (Recording lamp)

You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on.



The camera recording lamp lights up.

Off

The camera recording lamp does not light up.

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.

Off

Does not turn the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel.



Turns the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel.

Remote Ctrl (Remote control)



Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 118).

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.

The camcorder turns off automatically.

Off



The camcorder does not turn off automatically.

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 .

Date & Time Setting

 Date & Time Format

You can select one from 4 types of date and time format.

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 Summer Time

You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the time forward 1 hour.

Sets the summertime.

Off



Does not set the summertime.

 Date & Time

See page 16.

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 102.

Home



Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living.

Destination ( )

Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place.



Tips



If you visit a certain place often and want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to that place, it is useful if you set the place to [Destination].

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below.

 Check the list (p. 87 to 97), 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. 115) 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. 92

Playback on the TV ........................................p. 92

 

Copying/Connecting to other devices .........p. 93



nnecting to a computer ............................. p.

Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander

The power does not turn on.

Attach a charged battery pack to the



camcorder (p. 13). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been



disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall s

ket) (p. 13).

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 (p

. 115) using a thin object. (If you press 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 camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave

88 89 89 90 91

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. 85).



Insert a battery into the battery holder with



the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– m

ks (p. 118).

Remove any obstructions between the



Wireless Remote Commander and the remote

sensor.



Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly.

Remove the supplied lens hood



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.

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]

Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off.



Use the AC Adaptor.



If [A. Shut Off] is set to [On], when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A. Shut Off). Change t

he s

etting of [A. Shut Off] (p. 85), or turn on the power again. C



rge the battery pack (p. 13).

The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.



Close the LCD screen (p. 13).

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Attach the battery pack to the camcorder



correctly (p. 13). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the



wall outlet (wall socket) properly. Th

e battery charge is completed (p. 13).



The CHG (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.

105).

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder



ectly (p. 13). If the problem persists,

rr disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

Touch the LCD screen lightly.



Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote



Comm

ander (p. 118).

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 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

ew o

ne (p. 106).

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

ew o

ne (p. 106).

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.

The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear.



Set [Display Setting] to [On] (p. 76).

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.

Memory card

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.

80).

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.

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You cannot delete the protected images.



The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.

The file is damaged.



The file format is not supported by your



cam

corder (p. 105).

Recording

Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 89).

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. 24). 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

ecessary images (p. 46).

Total number of movie scenes or photos



exceeds the recordable capacity of your c

amcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 46).

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:

 

[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], [ Frame Rate]

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.

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.

3D movies are not recorded as correct 3D movies.

Adjust the image position with [Auto 3D Lens



Adjust] (p. 71).

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.

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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. 70).



The recording conditions are not suitable for



aut

o focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 70).

Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.

Set [ SteadyShot] to an option except for



[Active] (p. 73). Adj

ust the shutter speed (p. 40).



[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.

SteadyShot does not function.

Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard]



(p. 73), [ Even if [



[Standard], [

SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 73).

SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or

SteadyShot] to [On], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.

This phenomenon appears when using a



slow shutter speed (p. 70). This is not a malfunction.

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.

Horizontal stripes appear on the images.



This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lam

p. This is not a malfunction.

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.

The time code is not recorded in sequence.



The time code may not be recorded sequentially if you change the settings of [

/ Setting], [ Frame Rate], or

[

Frame Rate] (p. 37).

Playback

Images cannot be played back.



Select the type of recording media you want to play back (p. 20). Select the image quality of the movie you want



ay back (p. 37).

o pl

Images recorded on other devices may not be



played back. This is not a malfunction.

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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.

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 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. 46).

No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.



Turn up the volume (p. 30).



When you record sound with [Micref Level] (p.

76) set to [Low], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting



with

[Smth Slw REC] or [Golf Shot].

appears on the LCD screen.



This appears when you play back movies recorded with 5.1ch surround sound. 5.1ch surround sound is down-mixed to 2ch stereo and played back on your camcorder.

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. 24).



Playback on the TV

Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV.

When you are using a component A/V cable



(supplied), set [Component] according to the req

uirements of the connected device (p. 83).

When you are using the component video



plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the component A/V cable (supplied) are co

nne

cted (p. 32).

Images are not output from the HDMI OUT



jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images.

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When you are using the S VIDEO plug,



make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V conne

cting cable are connected (p. 34).

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



he o

uter frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 76) 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 [TV T

ype] correctly (p. 82) 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.

Connecting to a computer

The computer does not recognize the camcorder.

Disconnect the cable from the computer, and



then connect it again securely. Disconnect the cable from the computer,



restart the computer, and then connect the computer to your camcorder correctly.

Movies cannot be viewed or copied to a computer.



Disconnect the cable from the computer, and then connect it again. You need to install the supplied “Content



Management Utility” to copy movies from y

our camcorder to your computer (p. 59).

The computer freezes.



Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order.

Additional information

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. 57).

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Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators

When an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can fix some problems associated with the symptoms yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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

. 105).

Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the



k of your camcorder securely (p. 13).

C IN jac

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 87.



 (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 21. N



o memory card is inserted (p. 21).

Fast flashing

There are not enough free spaces for recording



images. After storing the images on other m

edi

a (p. 51), delete unnecessary images, or

for

mat the memory card (p. 80).

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.

80).

(Warning indicator pertaining to

incompatible memory card)



Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 21).

 (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 for

mat. Performing [Format] (p. 80) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording medium.

(Warning indicator pertaining to

camera-shake warning)



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 [ or [25p], 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 [50p Quality ], you cannot

Frame Rate] is set to [24p]

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.



Inconsistencies occur in the image database file because high definition image quality (HD) movie management information

Additional information

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is damaged. If you touch , new management information is created by backing up a high definition image quality (HD) movie. The backed up movies cannot be recognized. If you connect to a computer that has been installed with the supplied software “Content Management Utility,” you can copy the backed up high definition image quality (HD) movies.

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

emo

ry card on the camcorder (p. 80).

The size of the inserted memory card is not



sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the r

ecommended memory card (p. 21).

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. 80). 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

mat the memory card (p. 80), or delete



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. 21).

This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly.



Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 21). Contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack



may be damaged.

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 data base file by touching



(MENU)  [Setup]  [ Settings)]  [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium. If even then the indicator flashes, reconnect



the external media device, and then perform the format. Note that if you format the external media device, all the recorded movies and photos in it are deleted. If you cannot perform the format, the



external media may not be supported by the camcorder, or it may be damaged. Try with another external media.

( Media

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Unable to access external media.

Use the external media device in stable



condition (the environment such as no vibration and room temperature, etc.). Make sure to the power source of the external



media device is connected.

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.

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.

(unit: minute)

Battery pack Continuous

recording time

NP-FV50 65 30

NP-FV70

140 70

(supplied)

NP-FV100 280 140

Battery pack Continuous

Image quality HD STD HD STD

NP-FV50 90 100 45 50

NP-FV70 (supplied)

NP-FV100 385 430 190 215

recording time

190 215 95 105

Typical recording

time

(unit: minute)

Typical recording

time

Additional information

Each recording time is measured in the



following conditions.



When recording high definition image quality (HD) with [ When the XLR Adaptor and supplied



microphone are attached.

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.

REC Mode] set to [ ].

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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.

(unit: minute)

Battery pack

NP-FV50 130

NP-FV70

270

(supplied)

NP-FV100 535

(unit: minute)

Battery pack

Image quality HD STD

NP-FV50 150 170

NP-FV70 (supplied)

NP-FV100 625 710

315 355

Expected recording time of movies

Internal recording media

High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute)

Recording mode Recording time

]

[

[50p Quality

[Highest Quality

]

[High Quality

]

[Standard

[Long Time

Top: When [ Audio Format] is set to



[Linear PCM] Bottom: When [ [Dolby Digital]

Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and min (minute)

Recording mode Recording time

[Standard

7 h 30 min (7 h 30 min)

7 h 55 min (7 h 55 min)

7 h 30 min (7 h 30 min)

]

8 h (8 h)

8 h 50 min (8 h 50 min)

9 h 25 min (9 h 25 min)

11 h 45 min (11 h 45 min)

12 h 55 min (12 h 55 min)

19 h 30 min (15 h 20 min)

]

22 h 50 min (17 h 15 min)

30 h 50 min (26 h 35 min)

]

40 h 5 min (32 h 45 min)

Audio Format] is set to

23h 55 min (21 h 55 min)

]

Notes





The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.



Tips



You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD).



The maximum continuous recording time of movies are as follows. 3D: Approximately 6 h 30 min 2D: Approximately 13 h

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Depending on the settings of the camcorder, the recording time will be shorter.



Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.

Memory card

High definition image quality (HD)

(unit: minute)

2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

(8)15(15)35(35)70(70)

(145)

(9)15(15)35(35)75(75)

50p

(8)15(15)35(35)70(70)

Quality

(9)15(15)35(35)75(75)

Highest

(10)20(20)40(40)80(80)

Quality

(10)20(20)40(40)90(90)

High

(10)25(25)55(55)

Quality

(10)30(30)60(60)

(15)45(35)90(70)

Standard

(15)50(40)

Long

(30)70(60)

Time

(35)90(75)

Top: When [ Audio Format] is set to



[Linear PCM] Bottom: When [ [Dolby Digital]

105

(80)

145

(125)

190

(155)

Audio Format] is set to

110

(110)

120

(120)

185

(145)

215

(165)

295

(255)

380

(310)

(150)

(145)

(150)

(170)

(180)

(225)

(245)

(295)

(330)

(510)

(630)

145

150

145

150

170

180

225

245

375

440

590

770

Standard definition image quality (STD)

(unit: minute)

2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

Standard

(25)55(50)

Notes





The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ Mode] (p. 38), [ Rate] (p. 38).



The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.

110

225

(100)

(210)

(420)

Frame Rate] and [ Frame

Expected number of recordable photos

Internal recording media

You can record the maximum 40,000 photos.

Memory card

7.1M

2 GB 560

4 GB 1100

8 GB 2250

16 GB 4550

32 GB 9200

The selected image size is effective when the



(Photo) lamp is lit.



The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD

en during recording (p. 113).

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The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions.

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Additional information

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Notes

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The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.

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Tips

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The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie + audio, etc.).

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3D Movie: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920  1,080 pixels/16:9

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High definition image quality (HD): PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920  1,080 pixels/16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920  1,080 pixels/16:9 FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920  1,080

pixels/16:9

HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440  1,080

pixels/16:9

LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440  1,080

pixels/16:9

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Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720  576

pixels/16:9, 4:3

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The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.

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Photo recording mode: 3,072  2,304 dots/4:3 3,072  1,728 dots/16:9 1,600  1,200 dots/4:3 640  480 dots/4:3

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Dual recording: 3,072  1,728 dots/16:9 2,304  1,728 dots/4:3

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Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920  1,080 dots/16:9 640  360 dots/16:9 640  480 dots/4:3

Sony HXR-NX3D1E Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this first

Notes on use

Table of contents

Getting started

Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood

Attaching the XLR Adaptor

Attaching the microphone

Attaching the lens hood

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Changing the language setting

Step 4: Preparing the recording media

Selecting recording media

Inserting a memory card

Recording/Playback

Recording

Recording movies

Shooting photos

Playback on the camcorder

Operating the camcorder while playing a movie

Adjusting the depth of 3D movies

Viewing photos

Playing images on a TV

List of connection

Using “BRAVIA” Sync

Advanced operations

Useful functions for recording movies and photos

Zooming

Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto)

Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD)

Selecting the frame rate

Selecting the recording mode

Using the Tracking focus function

Recording in mirror mode

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)

Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial

Setting time data

Audio setup

Using the internal microphone

Using an external microphone (sold separately)

Using the supplied microphone

Select the method for inputting sound

Adjusting the recording level

Reducing wind noise

Using an external audio device

Making good use of your camcorder

Deleting images

Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)

Copying images

Dividing a movie

Capturing a photo from a movie

Saving images with an external device

Selecting a method for saving images with an external device

The devices on which the created disc can be played back

Saving images on an external media device

Saving desired movies and photos

Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.

Saving images with a computer

Step 1 Checking the computer system

Step 2 Installing the supplied software “Content Management Utility”

Customizing your camcorder

Using menus

Operating menus

Menu lists

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos

Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack

Expected recording time of movies

Expected number of recordable photos