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4-273-939-12(1)
Digital HD Video Table of contents
Camera Recorder Getting started
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Advanced operations
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
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Read this first
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
Component A/V cable (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
USB Adaptor Cable (1)
Lens hood with lens cover (1)
To attach the lens hood with lens cover, see
page 14.
Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-
XM1) (1)
XLR Adaptor (1)
Large eyecup (1) See page 27 for the memory card you can use
Wireless Remote Commander (1) with this camcorder.
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed. Remove the insulation sheet before Using the camcorder
using the Wireless Remote Commander. Do not hold the camcorder by the following
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1) parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.
CD-ROM “Content Management Utility”
(1)
Viewfinder Lens hood with lens cover
CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD
Video Camera Recorder” (1)
“Operating Guide” (2)
LCD Screen Microphone
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The camcorder is dust & rain proof. See card with your camcorder before the first use
“About dust & rain proof performance of the (p. 58). Formatting the memory card will erase
camcorder” (p. 6). all the data stored on it and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your
Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and PC etc.
lens Before starting to record, test the recording
A menu item that is grayed out is not available function to make sure the image and sound are
under the current recording or playback recorded without any problems.
conditions. Compensation for the contents of recordings
The LCD screen and viewfinder are cannot be provided, even if recording or
manufactured using extremely high-precision playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are the camcorder, recording media, etc.
operational for effective use. However, there TV color systems differ depending on the
may be some tiny black points and/or bright country/region. To view your recordings on a
points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV.
appear constantly on the LCD screen. These Television programs, films, video tapes,
points are normal results of the manufacturing and other materials may be copyrighted.
process and do not affect the recording in any Unauthorized recording of such materials may
way. 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
Black points be notable in displays having high motion
resolution.)
White, red, blue or green points Horizontal lines appear on the screen during
recording under fluorescent lights. The
Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the
lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time
shutter speed (p. 50).
may cause malfunctions.
Images on the screen look horizontally
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
divided when a subject is lighted with a flash.
your camcorder to malfunction. Take images
The phenomena can be reduced by using a
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as
slower shutter speed.
at dusk.
Notes on playing back
About language setting
You may not be able to play back normally
The on-screen displays in each local language
images recorded on your camcorder with other
are used for illustrating the operating
devices. Also, you may not be able to play back
procedures. Change the screen language before
images recorded on other devices with your
using the camcorder if necessary (p. 22).
camcorder.
On recording Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded
on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV
To ensure stable operation of the memory
equipment of other manufacturers.
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DVD media recorded with HD image When the camcorder is connected to a
quality (high definition) computer or accessories
DVD media recorded with high definition Do not try to format the recording media of the
image quality (HD) can be played back with camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
devices that are compatible with the AVCHD camcorder may not operate correctly.
standard. You cannot play discs recorded with When connecting the camcorder to another
high definition image quality (HD) with DVD device with communication cables, be sure to
players/recorders as they are not compatible insert the connector plug in the correct way.
with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
recorded with the AVCHD format (high will damage the terminal and may result in a
definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD malfunction of the camcorder.
player/recorder, you may not be able to eject When the camcorder is connected to other
the disc. devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
Save all your recorded image data turn off the power. The image data that has
To prevent your image data from being lost, been recorded may be lost.
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. To save images on your computer, If you cannot record/play back images,
see page 71, and to save images on external perform [Format]
devices, see page 64. If you repeat recording/deleting images for
The type of discs or media on which the images a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
can be saved depend on the [ REC Mode] the recording media. Images cannot be saved
selected when the images were recorded. or recorded. In such a case, save your images
Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] can on some type of external media first, and then
be saved using external media (p. 66). Movies perform [Format] by touching (MENU)
recorded with [Highest Quality ] can be [Setup] [Rec/Media SET] [Format]
saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs the desired medium .
(p. 57, 66).
Notes on optional accessories
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Be sure to turn off the camcorder before Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
moving the battery pack or AC Adaptor. in some countries/regions.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the About this manual, illustrations and
DC plug. on-screen displays
The example images used in this manual for
Note on the camcorder/battery pack illustration purposes are captured using a
temperature digital still camera, and therefore may appear
When the temperature of the camcorder different from images and screen indicators that
or battery pack becomes extremely high or actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
extremely low, you may not be able to record illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
or play back on the camcorder, due to the indication are exaggerated or simplified for
protection features of the camcorder being understandability.
activated in such situations. In this case, an In this manual, the internal memory and the
indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 105) or memory card are called “recording media.”
on the viewfinder.
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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
lamp (p. 28) 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. 31) or the
ACCESS lamp (p. 28) are lit or flashing
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.
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About dust & rain
proof performance of
the camcorder
Securely close the battery or jack cover.
The main unit of the camcorder has Water is more likely to enter the camcorder
been proven (by our performance test) if the jack cover is open.
to reach dust & rain proof performance
requirements equivalent to IEC60529 IP54.
Sudden rain or fugitive dust will not affect
operation of the camcorder.
Dustproof performance (IP5x): enclosure
does not allow such ingress of dust as to cause
harmful effects. The enclosure is not completely
dust-tight, however, and is not guaranteed to
protect against extreme dust exposure.
Rainproof performance (IPx4): enclosure
that does not allow splashing of water from
any directions to cause harmful effects. The Do not use the camcorder in places
camcorder is not protected against pressurized where it may be subjected to rain or
water, such as from a shower or tap, etc. dust with accessories attached.
When the XLR Adaptor or other accessory is The supplied XLR Adaptor and AC Adaptor
attached, or cables are connected, the dust &
are not dust & rain proof.
rain proof performance of the camcorder may
be compromised. Be careful not to allow dust or
water to enter the camcorder.
Make sure to use the camcorder properly,
observing the following points, as damage
caused by misuse, abuse or failure to properly
maintain the camcorder is not covered by
warranty.
Do not use the camcorder underwater.
The camcorder is not waterproof, and
On use and care
should not be used underwater. Never
immerse the camcorder in water. Sand, hair, or dirt, etc., trapped in the sealing
gasket of the battery or jack cover may lead to
water entering the camcorder. Wipe the area
clean with a soft cloth.
Scratches or deformation of the sealing gasket
may lead to water entering the camcorder.
If the sealing gasket becomes scratched or
deformed, consult your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
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The drain on the lower side is designed to expel
any water or sand entering via the clearance of
the zoom lever.
Drain
If sand caught in the parts of the camcorder
impairs their movement, remove the sand with
a blower, etc., and then operate them repeatedly.
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Table of contents
Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notes on use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About dust & rain proof performance of the camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
On use and care.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting started
Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood with lens cover.. . . . . . . . . 12
Attaching the XLR Adaptor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attaching the microphone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attaching the lens hood with lens cover.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 2: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The LCD panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the display on the LCD screen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The viewfinder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 5: Preparing the recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Inserting a memory card.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recording/Playback
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recording movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shooting photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playback on the camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting a monitor or a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting to component/HDMI input jack(s).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting to S VIDEO/video input jacks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Advanced operations
Useful functions for recording movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Zooming.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting the focus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the expanded focus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Tracking focus function.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 T
a
b
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 l
e
o
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec).. . . . . . . . . . 45 f
c
o
Recording in dark places (NightShot).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 n
t
e
Recording information on your location (GPS).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 n
t
Displaying the histogram.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 s
Recording in mirror mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting time data.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Registering My Button.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Adjusting manually.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting the iris.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting the gain.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting the shutter speed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting white balance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Audio setup.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the internal microphone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using an external microphone (sold separately).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the supplied microphone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adjusting the recording level.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Reducing wind noise .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using an external audio device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting the image quality and recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or
standard image quality (STD).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Selecting the frame rate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Selecting the recording mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Performing the format.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Making good use of your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Copying images.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Dividing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Capturing a photo from a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Saving images with an external device
Selecting a method for saving images with an external device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
The devices on which the created disc can be played back.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Saving desired movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder.. . . . . . . 68
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.,
other than DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc... . . . . . . 70
Saving images with a computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Step 1 Checking the computer system.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Step 2 Installing the supplied software “Content Management Utility”.. . . . . 72
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Operating menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Camera/Audio (Items for customized shooting).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rec/Media SET (Items for setting up image quality or the recording media).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Edit/Copy (Items for editing).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Setup (Other setup items).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Additional information
Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . 108
Expected recording time of movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Expected number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Using your camcorder abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
File/folder structure on the recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Maintenance and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About the AVCHD format.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About GPS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About the memory card.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
About handling of your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Wireless Remote Commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
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Getting started
Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and
lens hood with lens cover
You do not need to attach the XLR Adaptor or microphone when you use the internal
microphone.
Attaching the XLR Adaptor
Accessory shoe
XLR Adaptor
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
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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.
Attaching the microphone
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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 jack.
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Put the microphone cable into the cable holder.
Hook the cable in the outer cable holder.
See page 52 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 with lens cover
Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder (), and turn the lens hood in
the direction of the arrow until it is locked.
PUSH (lens hood release) button
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To remove the lens hood with lens cover
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow in the illustration while pressing
the PUSH (lens hood release) button.
Tips
If you attach or remove a 37mm (1 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with lens
cover.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
POWER switch
CHG
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lamp
DC plug Align the mark
on the DC plug
with that on the
To the wall outlet
DC IN jack.
(wall socket) AC Adaptor
Power cord DC IN jack
(Mains lead)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your
camcorder.
Notes
You cannot attach the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FV30/FV50.
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting).
2 Open the battery cover () after opening the LCD screen ().
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3 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
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Fit the grooves of the battery pack into those of the
camcorder, and slide the battery pack in.
4 Close the LCD screen of the camcorder () after closing the battery cover
().
Close the cover until the gap is cleared.
5 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.
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6 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-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 (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10
C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Tips
See page 108 for the recording/playback 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
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Open the battery cover after opening the LCD screen (p. 16).
Slide the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery
pack.
Battery release lever
Close the LCD screen after closing the battery cover (p. 17).
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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. 16). 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.
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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.
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the
date and time
1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.
MODE lamp
Press and hold the green
button.
POWER button
2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
Touch the button on the
LCD screen
3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next].
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 / until the
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4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next].
If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.
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The clock starts.
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] .
If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 119).
Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ] (p. 96) and [Auto
Area ADJ] (p. 97) set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending
on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ] and [Auto Area
ADJ] to [Off].
Tips
You can embed date and time in the recording data (p. 84).
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To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a
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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before
recording
The LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle ().
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Tips
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with [LCD Brightness ] (p. 94).
Changing the display on the LCD screen
Press the DISPLAY button to cycle the screen display in the following order: detailed display
simple display nondisplay.
DISPLAY button
Tips
In the default setting, the screen display changes to the simple display after about 4 seconds ([Display
Setting], p. 94). The display changes to the detailed display when you touch anywhere on the screen
except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items.
about 4sec
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The viewfinder
When you make recording with the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. If the indications in the
viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the
viewfinder.
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Notes
You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is not a
malfunction. The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media.
Tips
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight from [VF Back Light] (p. 94).
If the image is not clear in the viewfinder
If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the
supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the
eyecup groove in the viewfinder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left
side.
Large eyecup
(supplied)
Attach with the
protruding part
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Notes
Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.
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Step 5: Preparing the recording media
The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as
following icons.
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Memory card Internal memory
* 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 109 for the recordable time of movies.
See page 110 for the number of recordable photos.
Selecting recording media
Touch (MENU) [Rec/Media SET] [Media Select].
The [Media Select] screen appears.
Touch the desired recording medium, then touch .
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
Inserting a memory card
Notes
Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.
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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
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“Memory Stick PRO- Duo” media
HG Duo” media
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devices not supporting the exFAT file system that is used for SDXC memory cards 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.
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.
Slide the OPEN/LOCK knob to OPEN, and then open the cover.
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Insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated
until it clicks.
ACCESS lamp (memory
card/internal memory)
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, and then slide the OPEN/LOCK knob to LOCK.
Notes
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is
displayed, format the memory card (p. 58).
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
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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 a memory card. Movies are recorded
with high definition image quality (HD).
Tips
To change the recording media, see page 26.
1 Fasten the grip belt.
2 Open the shutter of the lens hood with lens cover by sliding the lens
cover lever to OPEN.
3 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.
Press and hold the green
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Recording movies
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
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Press START/STOP to start recording.
The recording lamp lights up during recording (p. 127).
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
To capture smiles
In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile
of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 85). When the camcorder detects faces
during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 85).
Capturing a photo
Smile Detection frame
(Orange)
Face Detection frame (White)
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Notes
The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is 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.
ACCESS lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
Tips
See page 109 on the recordable time of movies.
You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 45).
[ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] in the default setting.
You can adjust the focus, etc. automatically by specifying the priority subject. (Tracking focus function,
p. 44).
You can set the recording lamp not to turn on (p. 95).
You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 62).
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU)
[Rec/Media SET] [Media Info].
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel
display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when
played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [Safety Zone] (p. 88),
and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide.
Data code during recording
The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates 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 (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data
Code] a desired setting .
You can embed date and time in the recording data (p. 84).
Shooting photos
PHOTO button
MODE button Flashes Lights up
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
When disappears, the photo is recorded.
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Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Tips
See page 110 on the recordable number of photos.
To change the image size, touch (MENU) [Rec/Media SET] [ Image Size] a desired
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Tips
In the default setting, [Gain] (p. 50), [Shutter Speed] (p. 81), [AE Shift] (p. 81) are registered.
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Playback on the camcorder
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on a memory card are played.
Tips
To change the recording media, see page 26.
The camcorder displays recorded images in an event automatically, based on the date and time.
1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.
Press and hold the green
button.
2 Press (View Images).
(View Images) button
The Event View screen appears after some seconds.
3 Touch / to select the desired event ( ).
To the MENU screen
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/ : To the previous/next event
Event name
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 the time-line bar.
Touch (Change Event Scale button ) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change
the time range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes the
number of the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.
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/ : Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button
scrolls the index screen.)
Change to the movie/photo recording mode
Event title
Switch Image Type button
Movie
Photo ( )
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the
movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.
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Operating the camcorder while playing a movie
You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie.
The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default
setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index
screen.
Volume adjustment
Delete
Context
To stop* Next
Previous To fast-forward*
To fast-reverse* To pause*/play
* 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
Touching the button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you
to use those functions easily.
When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly.
As you repeat touching / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times
about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates are recorded automatically during
recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by
touching (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting
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To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch adjust with / .
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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 [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type
button on the Event Index screen.
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Connecting a monitor or a TV
Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition
(STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of monitor or TV is
connected, and the connectors used.
HDMI OUT jack
A/V Remote
Connector
Connecting to component/HDMI input jack(s)
When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back
in high definition image quality (HD). When the recording quality is standard image quality
(STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
Monitor/TV
To component
input jacks
Component A/V
cable (supplied)
To audio input
jacks
To HDMI input
jack
HDMI cable (sold
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Connecting to S VIDEO/video input jacks
When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in
standard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recorded with standard image
quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
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List of the output resolution
[ / Output resolution
[HDMI/Component]
Setting]
(p. 93) HDMI Component
(p. 56)
1080p/480i 1080p 1080p
720p/480i 720p 720p
HD
1080i/480i 1080i 1080i
Quality
480p 480p 480p
480i 480i 480i
1080p/480i 480i 480i
720p/480i 480i 480i
STD
1080i/480i 480i 480i
Quality
480p 480p 480p
480i 480i 480i
Notes
When the [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p], 720p and 480p are not output during recording. [HDMI/
Component] is set to [720p/480i] or [480p], the screen is blank during recording.
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.
When you connect with HDMI cable
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your
TV on the other end.
Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction
may result.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [Down Convert Type] to [Squeeze], [Letter Box] or [Edge Crop] according to your TV (p. 93).
When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio
signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable.
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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 (MENU) [Rec/Media SET]
[ Wide Rec] [4:3] (p. 89).
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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.
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Advanced operations
Useful functions for
recording movies and angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for
photos telephoto.
You can magnify images up to 14 times
zooming, when [ SteadyShot] is set to
Zooming [Active].
You can magnify images up to 10 times the
Tips
original size with the power zoom lever. You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom
You can magnify images also with / on to a greater level.
the LCD screen.
Adjusting the zoom using manual ring
Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch to
ZOOM.
ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS
switch
Rotate the manual ring.
You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine
adjustment is also possible.
Manual ring
Wider range of view Close view
(Wide angle) (Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Notes
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
You cannot change the zoom speed with the Notes
/ button on the LCD screen. Turn the manual ring at a moderate speed. If
The minimum possible distance between you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp behind the manual ring rotation speed, or zoom
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Adjusting the focus
Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch
to FOCUS.
FOCUS is assigned to the manual ring
.
Rotate the manual ring and
adjust the focus.
changes to when the focus
cannot be adjusted any farther.
changes to when the focus cannot be
adjusted any closer. A
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You can adjust the focus manually for telephoto.
different recording conditions. It is easier to focus on the subject when you
Use this function in the following cases. use the zoom function. Move the power zoom
lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus,
To record a subject behind a window covered
and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the
with raindrops.
zoom for recording.
To record horizontal stripes.
When you want to record a close-up image of
To record a subject with little contrast
a subject, move the power zoom lever towards
between the subject and its background.
W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then
When you want to focus on a subject in the
adjust the focus.
background.
To restore automatic adjustment
Push the FOCUS button again.
disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
To record a stationary subject using a tripod. Tips
The focal distance information (for when it is
During recording or standby, dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for
push the FOCUS button . about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will
not be displayed correctly if you are using a
appears. conversion lens (sold separately)).
When you change the focus setting from
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When you adjust focus manually When you touch a point other than a
You can also adjust focus by touching face
(MENU) [Camera/Audio] [ (Manual A double-lined frame appears at the point
Settings)] [Focus].
you touch and the camcorder adjusts the
focus automatically.
Using the expanded focus
Touch the face or a point you want
to track.
EXPANDED FOCUS button
Push the EXPANDED FOCUS button to
magnify the center of the screen by about The double-lined frame is displayed.
2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the
To stop tracking, touch / that
focus setting during manual focusing. The appears on the right of the LCD screen.
screen returns to the original size when you
press the button again. Notes
The subject you touched may not be detected,
Notes depending on the surrounding brightness or
Even though the image appears expanded on hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the
the screen, the recorded image is not expanded. subject again when you record.
If you want to track a face, set the [Face
Using the Tracking focus function Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is
the default setting).
If you touch the subject you want to track
Tips
on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks
The double-lined frame around a face targeted
that subject and adjust the focus, etc. for possible smile detection shot turns orange.
If the face you touched disappears from the
When you touch a face
LCD screen, the subject selected in [Face
A double-lined frame appears around the Detection] (p. 85) has priority. If the face you
face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, touched returns to the screen, that face has
color and exposure automatically. priority.
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Notes
Capturing smiles automatically
may appear when the capacity of the
(Smile Shutter)
recording media is not enough or when you
record photos continuously. You cannot record
A photo is recorded automatically when
photos while is displayed.
the camcorder detects the smile of a person Depending on the [ REC Mode] or
during movie recording ([Dual Capture] [ Frame Rate] selected, appears on the
is the default setting) (page 85). An orange LCD screen and you may not be able to use the
frame appears around a face targeted for Dual Rec function.
possible smile detection shot. Tips
When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie),
the size of photos becomes [12.3M] (16:9) or
[9.2M] (4:3).
You can record photos during recording
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When the frame rate and the recording
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Recording in dark places s
or [60p]/[60p Quality ], you cannot use
the Smile Shutter function while recording (NightShot)
movies. Furthermore, when the frame rate is
set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter
function, either.
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Tips
You can select the subject that has priority
for face detection and smile detection with
[Face Detection] (p. 85). When you specify the
priority subject by touching the detection frame
on the LCD screen, the face with a double-lined
frame has priority. Infrared port
If a smile is not detected, set [Smile Sensitivity]
(p. 86). NIGHTSHOT button
Recording high quality photos When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears,
during movie recording (Dual Rec) and you can record images even in total
darkness.
You can record photos during movie
Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the
recording by pressing PHOTO.
NightShot function.
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Notes Notes
The NightShot function uses infrared light. It may take a while before the camcorder starts
Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with triangulating.
your fingers or other objects. If the camcorder cannot triangulate, the
Make sure to remove the lens hood with lens following operations may resolve the issue.
cover (supplied) as it may prevent the proper Move to a place where radio signals are easier
operation of the infrared function. to receive.
Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). Make sure the GPS antenna is not obstructed
Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 81) when by a hand, etc. (p. 128).
it is hard to focus automatically.
Do not use the NightShot function in bright Tips
places. This may cause a malfunction. In the following situations, the current location
Set [Low Lux] (p. 81) when you record photos of the camcorder shown on the map may be
with color images in dim light. different from the actual location. The margin
of error can be as wide as several hundred
meters.
Recording information on your When the camcorder receives GPS signals
location (GPS) that have been reflected off surrounding
buildings.
The camcorder records information on
When the GPS signal is too weak.
the location when movies or photos are To display recorded location information,
recorded (the default setting). perform (MENU) [Setup]
[ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code]
GPS triangulating status [Coordinates].
Searching for the Establishing priorities for location
satellites information
See page 95.
If you do not want to record location
Number of dots information
changes
Perform (MENU) [Setup]
[ (General Settings)] [GPS Setting]
[Off].
Unable to
Triangulating
triangulate
Unable to
Triangulating meters record location
information
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Displaying the histogram areas of the picture while the right area shows
the brighter areas.
You can also display the histogram by touching
(MENU) [Camera/Audio]
[ (Shooting Assist)] [Histogram]
Recording in mirror mode
HISTOGRAM button A
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and is useful for adjusting exposure. The s
histogram will not be recorded.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
8 0 camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
s to the lens side ().
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A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
Darker Brighter LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
Brightness
The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder .
Lines of brightness level set with [Zebra]
Setting time data
() and brightness level 100 () are
displayed. Press the HISTOGRAM button The camcorder records movies
to cycle the display of lines of brightness accompanied by time data, such as time
level in the following order: nondisplay code and user bit.
only and .
To change the time code and user bit
Notes
Select the item to be displayed by touching
The histogram is not displayed when using
(MENU) [TC/UB] [TC/UB
digital zoom.
Disp].
Tips
The left area on the graph shows the darker
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To preset the time code Registering My Button
Touch (MENU) [TC/UB]
[TC Preset]. You can register MENU items that you use
Select the 2 digits you want to set, then frequently on My Buttons (p. 33).
set the value with /.
You can set the time code between Touch (MENU) [Camera/
00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:29. Audio] [ (Shooting Assist)]
In the case of 24p setting, you can set the last [My Button].
2 digits to a frame number in multiples of 4
between 0 and 23.
Set other digits by repeating step and Select with / and touch
touch [OK]. the menu you want to register.
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 Touch the button you want to
the Wireless Remote Commander. customize.
To preset the user bit
Touch (MENU) [TC/UB]
[UB Preset].
Select the 2 digits you want to set, then
set the value with /.
Set other digits by repeating step and
touch [OK].
Touch to finish setting.
To reset the user bit
You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00) by
touching (MENU) [TC/UB]
Tips
[UB Preset] [Reset]. See page 75 for MENU items you can register.
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Adjusting manually
light decreases the more that you close the
aperture (increasing F value). The current F
value appears on the screen.
During recording or standby, set
the AUTO/MANUAL switch to
MAN.
When the iris is automatically
adjusted, press the IRIS button
.
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Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch
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The iris is assigned to the manual ring. s
You can adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed
or white balance manually. Adjust the iris with the manual
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to ring .
MAN.
Notes
If you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to Tips
AUTO, manual adjustments of iris, gain, shutter The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom
speed, white balance are canceled. position changes from W to T even when you
[AE Shift] is not effective temporarily while open the aperture by setting the F value lower
you adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed all than F3.4, such as F1.8.
manually. The range of focus, an important effect of the
aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth
Adjusting the iris of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,
and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the
You can manually adjust the iris to control aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect
the volume of the light entering the lens. By in your photography.
This is handy for making the background
adjusting the iris, you can change or close
blurred or sharp.
( ) the aperture of the lens, which is You can adjust the iris by touching
expressed as an F value between F1.8 and (MENU) [Camera/Audio]
F9.6. The volume of the light increases [ (Manual Settings)] [IRIS].
the more that you open the aperture
(decreasing F value). The volume of the
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To use automatic iris adjustment To adjust the gain automatically
temporarily Set [Gain] to [Auto].
Keep pressing the IRIS PUSH AUTO The gain value disappears.
button (). The iris is adjusted
automatically while the button is pressed. Adjusting the shutter speed
To adjust the iris automatically You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
Press the IRIS button . speed. You can make a moving subject
The iris value disappears, or appears next look still or emphasize the movement of
to the iris value. a moving subject by adjusting the shutter
speed.
Adjusting the gain
You can adjust the gain manually when you During recording or standby, set
do not want to use the AGC (automatic the AUTO/MANUAL switch to
gain control). MAN.
During recording or standby, set Touch [Manual].
the AUTO/MANUAL switch to
MAN.
Touch [Manual].
Change the shutter speed by
touching -/+.
You can adjust the shutter speed in a
range of 1/8 second through 1/10000
Select the gain value between second.
The denominator of the set shutter
0 dB and 21 dB, and then touch
speed appears on the screen. For
.
example, [100] appears on the screen
next to the gain value disappears, or when you set the shutter speed to 1/100
the gain value appears on the screen. second. The larger the value on the
screen, the faster the shutter speed.
Tips
You can adjust the gain by touching
Tips
(MENU) [Camera/Audio]
You can set the shutter speed between 1/6
[ (Manual Settings)] [Gain].
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Rate] is [24p]. Auto
It is difficult to focus automatically at a
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with
your camcorder attached to a tripod is Outdoor ( )
recommended. The white balance is appropriately adjusted
When recording under fluorescent lamps, for the following recording conditions:
sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture Outdoors
may flicker or change colors, or may have Night views, neon signs and fireworks
horizontal bands of noise. You may be able to Sunrise or sunset
improve the situation by adjusting the shutter Under daylight fluorescent lamps
speed.
You can adjust the shutter speed by touching Indoor ()
(MENU) [ (Manual Settings)] The white balance is appropriately adjusted
[Shutter Speed]. for the following recording conditions:
Indoors
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Set [Shutter Speed] to [Auto]. Under video lamps in a studio, or under
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One Push ( )
The white balance will be adjusted s
Adjusting white balance
according to the ambient light.
You can adjust the color balance to the Touch [ ].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
recording environment.
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
Touch [ ].
Notes
Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the
color in [One Push] under white or cool white
During recording or standby, set fluorescent lamps.
the AUTO/MANUAL switch to When you select [One Push], keep framing
white objects.
MAN. While the camcorder is recording a movie,
is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be set.
Touch (MENU) [Camera/ Tips
Audio] [ (Manual Settings)] If you have changed the battery pack while
[Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder
[White Balance].
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim
your camcorder at a nearby white object for
about 10 seconds for better color balance
Touch the desired item. adjustment.
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Audio setup
When the white balance has been set with [One You can select the method for inputting
Push], if the lighting conditions changed by sound on the camcorder from 3 types;
bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside internal microphone, MIC input jack or
the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the
XLR Adaptor.
[One Push] procedure to readjust the white
balance. Depending on the connection status of
MIC input jack and XLR Adaptor, the order
To adjust the white balance of priority to be selected is as follows:
automatically MIC input jack XLR Adaptor internal
Set [White Balance] to [Auto]. microphone
Using the internal microphone
Internal microphone
Detach the XLR Adaptor when you use the
internal microphone. You can record stereo
sound.
Tips
Set [Int. Mic. Sensitivity] to [High] when the
sound is quiet.
To reduce wind noise, set [Int. Mic. Wind NR]
to [On] (p. 86).
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Using an external microphone
(sold separately)
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When an external microphone is connected
to the MIC input jack, sound is switched to
that of the external microphone.
Sound is not switched during recording.
Using the supplied microphone
Attach the XLR Adaptor when you use the
supplied microphone (ECM-XM1). You can Inputting external sound
record monaural sound with the super- INPUT1 jack
directional microphone. 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
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Selecting the recording level
AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial or
AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial to adjust the volume to the
AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch proper level.
AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial Confirm that the volume is at the
Switching wind noise reduction to proper level with headphones or audio
ON/OFF level meter (p. 88).
LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch
LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch
To restore automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch
Attach the XLR Adaptor (p. 12),
or to AUTO.
and connect the supplied
microphone to INPUT1 jack .
Reducing wind noise
You can reduce wind noise input from the
Set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/ INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks or .
MIC+48V) switch to MIC+48V.
Set the LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch
Set the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) or LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch to
switch to CH1·CH2 ON.
This setting enables recording on both
CH1, CH2. Set the switch to CH1 if
you want to record on CH1 only. Tips
You can select [ Audio Format] from
Adjusting the recording level [Linear PCM] or [Dolby Digital] when
recording in high definition image quality
You can adjust the recording level input (HD).
from the INPUT1 /INPUT2 jacks. You can adjust the volume of the headphones or
You cannot adjust the recording level of the speaker with [Volume] (p. 86).
internal microphone and MIC input jack. You can set [Audio Output Timing] of
headphones and audio output jacks (p. 86).
Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2)
switch of the channel to be
adjusted ( or ) to MAN.
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Using an external audio device ATT 0dB: -60dBu
ATT 10dB: -50dBu
Set as follows when you use a microphone ATT 20dB: -40dBu
other than the supplied microphone or an
Notes
external audio device (mixer, etc.).
When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/
MIC+48V) switch or is set to LINE, the
Select the sound source to be input level is fixed to +4dBu. Even if you reset
the ATT switch, the input level does not change.
input.
Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/
MIC+48V) switch or according Set the channel to be recorded.
to the device to be connected to the You can select the channel to be
INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks or . recorded with REC CH SELECT
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Notes CH1·CH2 INPUT1 CH1
If you connect a device that does not support
CH2
48V phantom power, malfunction may result
from setting this switch to MIC+48V. Check CH1 INPUT1 CH1
before connecting the device.
INPUT2 CH2
If noise from the unused jack bothers you, set
the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V)
switch of the unused jack ( or ) to LINE. Tips
To use a stereo microphone with two XLR
(3PIN) plugs, connect Lch to the INPUT1 jack
Set the input level of the and Rch to the INPUT2 jack , and set the
microphone REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch to CH1.
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 (ECM-
XM1).
The input levels are as follows.
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Setting the image
quality and recording
media
Selecting the frame rate
You can select the frame rate to be used to
Selecting high definition image record high definition image quality (HD)
quality (HD) or standard image movies. Using [60i] is recommended for
quality (STD) standard recording. Set [ Frame Rate]
You can select the desired image quality first, before setting [ REC Mode] (p. 57).
from the high definition image quality
(HD) that enables you to record fine Touch (MENU) [Rec/
images, or the standard definition image Media SET] [ Frame Rate].
quality (STD) that has more compatibility
with various playback devices ([ HD
Quality] is the default setting). Change the Touch the desired setting, and
image quality according to the recording then touch [Next].
situation or the playback device.
Touch the desired recording
Touch (MENU) mode.
[Rec/Media SET] [ /
Setting].
Touch .
Touch [ HD Quality] to
record high definition image
Frame rate/scanning system:
quality (HD) images, or touch
60p: 59.94 progressive
[ STD Quality] to record 60i: 59.94 interlace
standard definition image quality 24p: 23.98 progressive
(STD) images.
Tips
Frame rate means the number of images that
are updated in a certain period of time.
Touch .
Recording image quality is changed.
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.
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Selecting the recording mode Recording mode
Types of media FH/
You can switch the recording mode to PS* FX
HQ/LP
select the movie quality when recording
high definition image quality (HD) On this camcorder
movies ([Highest Quality ] is the Internal recording
default setting). The recording time of the media
recording media is changed depending on Memory card
the recording mode.
On external devices
Touch (MENU) [Rec/ External media
(USB storage
Media SET] [ REC Mode]. devices)
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Tips
Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/60p
format when the PS mode of high definition
The recording modes available depend image quality (HD) is selected, and with
on the selected [ Frame Rate] AVCHD 1920 1080/60i or 1920 1080/24p
(p. 56). format when the FX or FH mode is selected.
When the HQ or LP mode of high definition
* appears on a medium icon if a movie image quality (HD) is selected, movies are
recorded with the selected recording recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format.
mode cannot be saved on that medium. You can select the following high definition
image quality (HD) recording mode.
[60p Quality ] (AVC HD 28M (PS))
Touch . [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX))
[High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH))
[Standard ] (AVC HD 9M (HQ))
[Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP))
Recording modes and the media The recording mode of the standard image
Types of media that images can be saved quality (STD) is limited to the following value.
on will depend on the recording mode [Standard ] (STD 9M (HQ))
selected. “M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”
For details on a save operation using the
external devices, see page 64.
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Performing the format When the internal recording media is
selected on the [Format] screen, touch
Formatting deletes all the movies and [Empty].
photos to recover recordable free space.
Touch (MENU) [Rec/
Media SET] [Format].
Select the recording media to be Notes
formatted. Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket). You cannot perform [Empty] unless
you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet
Touch . (wall socket).
To avoid the loss of important images, they
should be saved on a computer or other devices
before performing [Empty].
Notes Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation.
operation (p. 19). While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations
To avoid the loss of important images, you or shocks to your camcorder.
should save them before formatting the You can check the time that the camcorder will
recording media. take to delete data on the LCD screen.
Protected movies and photos will also be If you stop performing [Empty] while
deleted. [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
While [Executing...] is displayed, do not turn operation by performing [Format] or [Empty]
on/off the power, operate the buttons on the when you use the camcorder next time.
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].
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Making good use of
your camcorder
Deleting movies and photos
You can free media space by deleting
movies and photos from recording media.
Notes
When [ / Setting] is set to
You cannot restore images once they are
[ STD Quality], appears
deleted. Save important movies and photos in
instead of .
advance.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting Touch and display the mark
the images. It may damage the recording media. on the movies or photos to be
Do not eject the memory card while deleting
deleted.
images from the memory card.
You cannot delete protected movies and photos. A
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from the Event Index screen, you can delete the s
that you can confirm the image. Touch
image using on the playback screen.
to return to the previous screen.
To delete all images recorded in the recording
media, and recover all the recordable space of
the media, format the media (p. 58). Touch .
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time on an index
screen are called “thumbnails.”
To delete all movies/photos in an event
at one time
Press (View Images) (p. 34).
In step 3, touch [All In Event].
Touch (MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Delete].
To select and delete movies,
touch [Multiple Images] Touch / to select the desired
[ MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ event, then touch .
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
[ MOVIE/PHOTO].
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch .
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Protecting recorded movies and To undo the protection of movies and
photos
photos (Protect)
Touch the movie or photo marked with
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting in step 4.
them by mistake. disappears.
will be displayed on the protected
images. To protect all movies/photos in an
event at one time
In step 3, touch [Set All In Event].
Press (View Images) (p. 34).
Touch (MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Protect].
To select and protect movies, Touch / to select the desired
touch [Multiple Images] event, then touch .
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
[ MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/
that you can confirm the image. Touch
[ MOVIE/PHOTO]. to return to the previous screen.
When [ / Setting] is set to Touch .
[ STD Quality], appears
instead of . To undo the protection of an event
In step 3 above, touch [Remove All In
Touch the movies and photos to Event], select the desired movies/photos,
then touch .
be protected.
is displayed on the selected images. Copying images
You can copy images recorded on the
internal memory of the camcorder onto a
memory card.
Insert the memory card in the camcorder
on which photos are copied.
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch Notes
to return to the previous screen. When you record an image on the memory card
for the first time, create the image database file
by touching (MENU) [Rec/Media
Touch . SET] [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
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power during dubbing.
Tips Select the image to be copied.
The original copy of the image will not be [Multiple Images]: Touch the image to
deleted after the copy operation has been be copied, and mark it with . You can
completed. select multiple images.
The images recorded by this camcorder and
stored onto the recording media are called
“original.”
Press (View Images) (p. 34).
Touch the desired thumbnail so that you
Touch (MENU) [Edit/ can confirm the image. Touch to
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[Int. Memory Memory Card]
The [Copy] screen appears.
Tips
To check the movies or photos after the copy
operation is finished, use [Media Select] to
select the destination medium, and then play
the copied movies/photos (p. 26).
You can copy images to various types of
external media (p. 64).
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
Touch the type of image you
want to copy.
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Dividing a movie A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch and the actual dividing
You can divide a movie to delete point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
unnecessary parts.
Only simple editing is available on the
camcorder. Use commercially available software
Touch [ Divide] on the for more advanced editing.
movie playback screen.
Capturing a photo from a movie
Touch , then at the point You can capture images from movies
where you want to divide the recorded in the internal memory.
movie into scenes.
The movie pauses. Touch [Photo Capture] that
appears on the playback screen
of a movie.
Touch / to adjust the
dividing point with more The [Photo Capture] screen appears.
precision.
Touch , then at the point
where you want to capture a
photo.
The movie pauses.
Returns to the beginning of the Touch / to adjust the
selected movie capturing point with more
precision.
Touch .
Notes
You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie
protection of the movie to divide it, before you
try to divide it (p. 60).
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Touch .
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing
the movie. It may damage the recording media. When capturing is finished, the screen
Do not eject the memory card while dividing returns to pause.
movies on the memory card.
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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 A
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Saving images with an external device
Selecting a method for saving images with an
external device
You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the
method to be used according to the device.
External devices Connecting cable Page
External media device
Saving images on an external USB Adapter Cable 66
media device with high (supplied)
definition image quality (HD).
DVD writer other than
DVDirect Express
Saving images on a DVD disc
USB cable (supplied) 69
with high definition image
quality (HD) or with standard
definition image quality (STD).
Hard disk recorder, etc.
Saving images on a DVD disc A/V connecting cable 70
with standard definition image (supplied)
quality (STD).
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.
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 57.
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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 PlayStation3.
DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Notes
Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.
The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
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Saving images on an
external media device
You can save movies and photos on an Operation is not assured with every device
external media device (USB storage satisfying requirements for operating.
devices), such as an external hard disk For details on available external media devices,
go to the Sony support website in your
drive. You can also play back images on the
country/region.
camcorder or another playback device.
Notes 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
power cord (mains lead) to the
socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 19).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DC IN jack of your camcorder and
the external media device. the wall outlet (wall socket).
Tips
You can import images saved on the external 2 If the external medium device
media device to your computer by using the
supplied software “Content Management has the AC power cable, connect
Utility.” it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Functions available after saving images
on an external media device 3 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
playback of images through the camcorder to the external media device.
(p. 68)
importing images to a computer 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
Devices that cannot be used as an to the (USB) jack of your
external media device
camcorder.
You cannot use the following devices as an
external media device. Make sure not to disconnect the USB
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB cable while [Preparing image database
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive file. Please wait.] is displayed on the
media devices connected via a USB hub
LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader displayed on the camcorder screen,
touch .
Notes
You may not be able to use external media
devices with a code function. USB Adaptor
The FAT file system is available for your Cable (supplied)
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.
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View] or Event Index is displayed) of the
5 Connect the external media external media device.
device and touch [Copy.] on the Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.
camcorder screen.
Notes
Movies and photos that are stored on The number of scenes you can save on the
one of the camcorder’s recording media external media device are as follows. However,
even if the external media device has free space,
selected in [Media Select], and that
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following
have not yet been saved on external number.
media device can be saved on the
High definition image quality (HD) movies:
connected media device at this time. Max. 3,999
This operation is available only when there Standard definition image quality (STD)
are newly recorded images. movies: Max. 9,999
Photos: Max. 40,000
6 After operation is completed, The number of scenes may be smaller
depending on the type of images recorded.
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Touch (MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Copy] .
You can make menu settings of the external Follow the instructions that
media device such as deleting images. appear on the screen to select
Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy] on the recording media, image
Event View. selection methods and type of
the image.
To disconnect the external media
device You cannot copy images from an
external media device to the internal
Touch while the camcorder is in
recording medium on the camcorder.
the playback standby mode ([Event
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To perform [Direct Copy] manually
When you selected [Multiple You can perform [Direct Copy] manually
Images], touch the image to be while the camcorder is connected to an
saved. external media device.
Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy]
appears.
[Direct Copy] on the [Event View]
screen of the external media device.
Touch [Copy images that have not been
copied.].
Touch .
Notes
Press and hold the image down on the
If your camcorder does not recognize the
LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch
external media device, try the following
to return to the previous screen.
operations.
If you select [All In Event], select the event
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your
to copy with / . You cannot
camcorder.
select multiple events.
If the external media device has the AC power
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet
Touch (wall socket).
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. 34).
You can also view images on a TV
connected to your camcorder (p. 38).
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Creating a high
definition image
quality (HD) disc with a
DVD writer, etc., other
than DVDirect Express
Use the USB cable to connect your
camcorder to a disc creation device, which
is compatible with high definition image
quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD
writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
Notes
You cannot use DVDirect Express.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this The [USB Select] screen appears on the
S
operation (p. 19). camcorder screen.
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(p. 19). manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.
2 Turn on your camcorder, and 5 After the operation is completed,
connect a DVD writer, etc. to your touch on the
camcorder with the supplied USB camcorder screen.
cable.
6 Disconnect the USB cable.
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Creating a standard
definition image
quality (STD) disc with A/V Remote Connector
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 Input
either way of or . Refer also to the S VIDEO
instruction manuals supplied with the
devices to be connected.
VIDEO
Notes
(Yellow)
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this (White)
operation (p. 19).
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some AUDIO
countries/regions.
High definition image quality (HD) movies (Red)
will be copied with standard definition image (Yellow)
quality (STD).
Signal flow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(sold separately)
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.
1 Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
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Saving images with a
computer
2 Connect your camcorder to the Preparing a computer (Windows)
You can perform following operations using
recording device (a disc recorder, “Content Management Utility.”
etc.) with the A/V connecting Importing images to a computer
cable (supplied) or an A/V Viewing imported images
connecting cable with S VIDEO Detecting and correcting flash bands
(sold separately). To save movies using a computer, install
the software from the supplied CD-ROM
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks
“Content Management Utility” beforehand.
of the recording device.
Use commercially available software to edit
3 Start playback on your images or create discs.
camcorder, and record it on the Step 1 Checking the computer
recording device. system
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
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with an HDMI cable. video card, videos with high definition image
To copy date/time information, camera data, quality (HD) recorded using the highest
quality may be played back with a slower
and coordinates, touch (MENU) CPU than that recommended above.
[Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data For the following operations, an Intel
Code] a desired setting . Pentium III 1GHz or faster is necessary.
Set [Down Convert Type] to [Squeeze], [Letter Importing movies to the computer
Box] or [Edge Crop] according to the display Processing with standard definition image
screen size of a TV, etc. (p. 93). quality (STD)
When you connect a monaural device, connect Memory
the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable
For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or
to the video input jack, and the white (left more is recommended.)
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the For Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or
audio input jack on the device. more
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Hard disk
Disk volume required for installation: Place the supplied CD-ROM
Approximately 100 MB “Content Management Utility” in
Only the NTFS or exFAT file system can be the disc drive of your computer.
used for importing videos or registering them
for viewing. The installation screen appears.
Display If the screen does not appear, click
[Start] [Computer] (in Windows
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
XP, [My Computer]), then double-click
Others
[SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM).
USB port (this must be provided as standard,
High-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)) (CD-
ROM drive is necessary for installation) Select the language for the
*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is application to be installed, then
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in click [OK].
a multi-boot environment.
*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. When the install wizard screen
*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported. appears, click [Next].
Notes
Operation with all computer environments is
not assured. Confirm the license agreement,
The supplied software “Content Management and if you accept the terms, click
Utility” is not supported by Macintosh [Next].
computers.
Step 2 Installing the supplied Select the drive or folder to install
software “Content Management the application, then click [Next].
Utility”
Install “Content Management Utility” Select the option to create the
before connecting your camcorder to a desk-top shortcut, then click
computer. [Next].
Confirm that your camcorder is Turn on your camcorder, then
not connected to the computer. connect the camcorder to the
computer using the supplied USB
Turn on the computer. cable.
Log on as an Administrator for
installation.
Close all applications running on the
computer before installing the software.
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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 Device-
Drive].
Touch [Yes] on the camcorder
screen.
Disconnect the USB cable.
Touch [USB Connect] on the S
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complete the installation. when you view the recording media directly
When the installation is completed, the from your computer after recording.
following icon will appear, depending If you import images without using supplied
on the selection in step 8. “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.
Remove the CD-ROM from 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. 79
Camera/Audio (Items for customized shooting) p. 80
Rec/Media SET (Items for setting up image quality or the recording media)
p. 89
TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit) p. 90
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) p. 91
Setup (Other setup items) p. 92
Operating menus
Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.
The [Camera/Audio] 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
You can register items with * on My Buttons (p. 48).
Shooting Mode
Movie Records movies. 31
Photo Shoots photos. 32
Smooth Slow Rec Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. 79
Golf Shot Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames 79
which are then recorded as a movie and photos.
Camera/Audio
(Manual Settings)
Gain* Sets the gain 50
AGC Limit Selects the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC). 80
White Balance* Adjusts the White Balance. 51
Spot Focus* Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. 80
Focus* Focuses manually. 81
IRIS* Adjusts the iris. 81
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Self-Timer Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo 82
recording mode.
Tele Macro Shoots a subject in focus with the background out of 82
focus.
SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. 83
SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos. 83
Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that 83
exceeds the zoom level of the optical zoom.
Conversion Lens Sets the type of an attached conversion lens (sold 83
separately).
Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. 84
NIGHTSHOT Light Records clearer images when using the NightShot 84
function.
Color Bar Displays color bars on the screen 84
Color Bar Tone Outputs audio tone signals. 84
Date Rec Embeds the date and time in the movie data 84
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(Face)
Face Detection Detects a face. 85
Smile Shutter Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. 45, 85
Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile 86
shutter function.
(Audio)
Audio Format Switches the audio format. 86
Int. Mic. Sensitivity Sets recording sensitivity of the internal microphone. 86
Int. Mic. Wind NR Sets wind noise reduction of the internal microphone. 86
Audio Output Timing Sets audio output timing during recording. 86
Volume Adjusts the volume during playback, and the volume for 86
the headphones during recording.
(Shooting Assist)
My Button Resisters MENU items on My Buttons. 48
Histogram Displays the histogram. 87
Zebra Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting 87
brightness.
Peaking Displays an image on the screen with its outlines 87
enhanced you to adjust the focus.
Marker Displays markers to confirm the composition. 87
Camera Data Display Display the iris, gain and shutter speed settings on the 88
screen.
Audio Level Display Display the audio level meter on the screen. 88
Rec/Media SET
/ Setting Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing 56
movies.
Media Select Selects recording media. 26
REC Mode Sets the mode to record movies. 57
Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to record movies. 56
Wide Rec Selects the aspect ratio when recording with standard 89
definition image quality (STD).
Image Size Sets the photo size. 89
Media Info Displays information on the recording media, such as 89
free space.
Format Deletes all data on the internal recording media or a 58
memory card.
Repair Img. DB F. Repairs the image database file on the internal recording 103, 105
media or a memory card.
File Number Sets how to assign the file number. 90
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TC/UB
TC/UB Disp Change the display of the time code/user bit. 47
TC Preset Sets the time code. 48
UB Preset Sets the user bit. 48
TC Format Selects the frame mode of the time code. 90
TC Run Selects how the time code advances. 91
TC Make Selects the recording type on the recording media. 91
UB Time Rec Selects whether or not to save the actual time in the user 91
bit code.
Edit/Copy
Delete Deletes movies or photos. 59
Protect Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. 60
Copy Copies movies or photos. 60
Direct Copy Copies images stored on the internal recording medium 68
or on a memory card to some type of external media.
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Data Code Displays the detailed recording data during playback. 92 n
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(Connection)
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HDMI/Component Sets the format of the image output to HDMI and 93
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component jacks (resolution).
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Down Convert Type Selects a down convert type when you down-covert 93 o
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video signal. e
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Disp Output Select where to output the display information, such as 93
time code.
HDMI TC Output Transfers time code, user bit data to the device 93
connected with the HDMI cable.
USB Connect Uses a USB connection with the USB cable. 93
(General Settings)
Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or 93
not.
LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. 94
VF Back Light Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder. 94
Display Setting Sets the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on 94
the LCD screen.
GPS Information Displays location information. 94
GPS Setting Sets the GPS. 95
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REC Lamp Makes the camera recording lamp on the front of your 95
camcorder not turn on.
Remote Ctrl Make the supplied Wireless Remote Commander not 95
be used.
Language Setting Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen. 95
Calibration Adjusts the touch panel. 119
Battery Info Displays the battery information. 96
Operation Time Displays the total hours of operation. 96
(Clock Settings)
Date & Time Setting Sets the [Date & Time], [Daylight Savings] or [Summer 96
Time], or [Date & Time Format].
Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock. 96
Auto Clock ADJ Maintains accurate time automatically. 96
Auto Area ADJ Compensate for time differences automatically by 97
acquiring location information from the GPS system.
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Shooting Mode
(Items for selecting a shooting
mode) Notes
You cannot record sound.
See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. Image quality is not as good as that of normal
The default settings are marked with . recording.
The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
Movie ] automatically
When the standard definition image quality
You can record movies. (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record
movies using [Smooth Slow Rec].
Photo
Golf Shot
You can shoot photos.
Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into
Smooth Slow Rec frames which are then recorded as a
movie and photos. You can view a series
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
of movement when playing back, which is
cannot be captured under the ordinary
convenient in cases such as checking golf
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
swing or tennis form.
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
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Press START/STOP on the [Smooth Slow u
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Rec] screen.
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An about-3-second movie is recorded
n
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as a 12-second-slow-motion movie.
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[Recording…] disappears, when recording u
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is finished. On the [Golf Shot] screen, frame the
m
subject in the white frame in the center c
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To change the timing at which the r
of the screen, then press START/STOP d
e
camcorder starts recording r
right after the subject has taken a swing.
Touch [ / ] to make the setting.
When the sound of a club hitting the ball
[ / ] (Timing) is detected, the recording time period is
Select the recording start point after automatically adjusted according to at that
moment.
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [Start Trigger]. The point
when you press
The point when START/STOP is pressed. START/STOP
The sound of a club
hitting the ball*
[Start Trigger]
The camcorder records images
in this 2 seconds period.
[End Trigger]
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Camera/Audio
(Items for customized
* The camcorder sets the point when the loudest shooting)
sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the
sound of a club hitting the ball. See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with .
Notes
If the camcorder cannot detect the sound
Gain
of a club hitting the ball, the camcorder
automatically sets the impact point at 0.5
second before the START/STOP button has See page 50.
been pressed, and records a movie in the time
AGC Limit
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 can select the upper limit for the Auto
You cannot record sound. Gain Control (AGC) from [Off] (21dB, the
Image quality is not as good as that of normal default setting), [18dB], [15dB], [12dB],
recording. [9dB], [6dB], [3dB] and [0dB].
The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
] automatically. Notes
You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot] If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot
when you set the image quality to standard obtain the effect of [AGC Limit].
definition image quality (STD).
White Balance
Tips
To use the self-timer, touch [ / ]. With See page 51.
[ / ] set to [On], press START/STOP to
start countdown of the timer. The point when Spot Focus
countdown reaches 0 is assumed as the moment
of impact and motion before and after 0 is You can select and adjust the focal point to
recorded.
aim it at a subject not located at the center
If camera shake is excessive, or there are moving
of the screen.
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 is detected by the internal
microphone even when an external microphone Touch the subject of which you want to
or the XLR Adaptor is attached. adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[Auto].
Notes
[Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].
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Focus AE Shift
You can adjust the focus manually (p. 43) You can adjust the brightness of the
with touch control. You can select this automatic exposure adjustment.
function also when you want to focus on a Off
certain subject intentionally. Adjusts the exposure automatically.
On (EV and adjusted number)
Adjusts the exposure manually.
Touch to enhance the brightness, and
touch to decrease the brightness.
Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant
subject) to adjust the focus. White Balance Shift
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
You can adjust the white balance manually.
[Auto].
Off
IRIS Adjusts the white balance automatically.
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On ( and adjusted number) u
You can adjust the iris (p. 49) with touch s
t
Adjusts the white balance manually. o
m
control.
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Auto n
g
Tips
Adjust the iris automatically. y
o
When the white balance is set to a lower value,
u
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images appear bluish, and when it is set to
c
Manual
a
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Adjust the iris manually. higher value, images appear reddish.
c
Touch to open the aperture, and touch o
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d
to close the aperture. Low Lux e
r
You can record bright color images, even in
Shutter Speed dim light.
You can shoot images with the Shutter Off
Speed priority mode. When you shoot a The Low Lux function is not used.
moving subject at a higher shutter speed, On ( )
it appears as if frozen on the image. At a The Low Lux function is used.
lower shutter speed, the subject appears as
if it is flowing.
Intelligent Auto
Auto
Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. When you turn the camcorder toward
Manual the subject, the camcorder records using
Adjusts the shutter speed manually. the optimum combination of the three
detection modes: Face detection, Scene
detection and Camera-shake detection.
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Notes
Off
When you switch the [ Cinematone]
Does not detect the subject.
function on or off, the image will be paused
On temporarily.
When the camcorder detects the subject,
the icons that correspond to the detected Self-Timer
condition are displayed.
Face detection Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
(Portrait), (Baby) photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.
The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts Off
the focus, color, and exposure. Cancels the self-timer.
Scene detection
On ( )
(Backlight), (Landscape),
Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the
(Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low Light),
self-time, touch .
(Macro)
The camcorder selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the Tele Macro
scene.
Camera-shake detection This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
(Walk), (Tripod)
The camcorder detects whether camera- backgrounds and the subject stands out
shake occurs or not, and makes the clearer.
optimum compensation.
Off
Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also
Notes
canceled when you move the zoom lever to
The camcorder may not detect the expected the W side.)
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions. On ( )
The zoom (p. 42) moves to the top of the T
Cinematone (telephoto) side automatically and allows
recording subjects at close range down to
The camcorder automatically adjusts about 32 cm (12 5/8 in.).
the color of the movie to resemble the
atmosphere of film camera images when
recording a movie.
Off
Does not use the Cinematone function.
On Notes
Uses the Cinematone function. When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 81) when
it is hard to focus automatically.
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SteadyShot Digital Zoom
You can compensate for camera shake. You can select the maximum zoom level.
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when Note that the image quality decreases when
using a tripod (sold separately), then the you use the digital zoom.
image becomes natural.
Standard
Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing
wide-angle recording under relatively stable
recording conditions.
Active ( ) The zooming zone appears when you set
[120×].
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
Off ( ) Off
The SteadyShot function is not used. Up to 10× zoom is performed optically.
120×
Notes
Up to 120× zoom is performed digitally.
If you change the setting of [ SteadyShot], C
u
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the imaging field will also change accordingly. t
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Note
You can magnify images up to 14 times
i
You can magnify images up to 14 times z
zooming when [ SteadyShot] is set to i
n
zooming when [ SteadyShot] is set to g
[Active].
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[Active]. o
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c
SteadyShot a
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Conversion Lens
c
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You can compensate for camera shake. r
When using a conversion lens (sold d
e
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when r
separately), use this function to record
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
using the optimum compensation for
image becomes natural. camera shake and focus for the lens.
On
Off
The SteadyShot function is used.
Select this when you do not use a conversion
Off ( ) lens.
The SteadyShot function is not used. Wide Conversion ( )
Select this when you use a wide-conversion
lens.
Tele Conversion ( )
Select this when you use a tele-conversion
lens.
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Auto Back Light Color Bar
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for You can display or record color bars in the
backlit subjects automatically. movie recording mode. This function helps
On you to adjust colors when you view movies
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects recorded with your camcorder on a TV or
automatically. a monitor.
Off Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit Does not display color bars.
subjects. On
Displays color bars.
NIGHTSHOT Light
Notes
When using the NightShot (p. 45) function, This function is automatically set to [Off]
you can record clearer images by activating when you switch your camcorder to the photo
[NIGHTSHOT Light], which emits infrared recording, playback mode, or turn off the
camcorder.
light (invisible).
You cannot change the setting during recording
On or expanded focus operation.
Emits infrared light.
Off Color Bar Tone
Does not emit infrared light.
Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit
-20 dB) when you set [Color Bar Tone] to
Notes
[On].
Do not cover the infrared port (p. 45) with your
fingers or other objects. Off
Remove the lens hood with lens cover Does not output audio tone signals.
(supplied) before using [NIGHTSHOT Light],
On
because the lens hood may prevent the infrared
function from working properly. Outputs audio tone signals.
Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).
The maximum shooting distance using
Date Rec
[NIGHTSHOT Light] is about 3 m (10 feet).
Embeds the date and time in the movie data
when you record with the interlace system
(p. 56).
Off
Does not embed the date and time.
On
Embed the date and time.
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Notes Tips
You cannot set [Date Rec] in the following For better face detection performance, shoot the
cases. subject(s) under the following conditions:
When [ Frame Rate] is 60p or 24p Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
When [Smooth Slow Rec] is activated The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
When [Golf Shot] is activated or mask
When [Color Bar] is set to [On] The subject(s) faces directly towards the
When [Date Rec] is set to [On], you cannot use camera
Dual Rec function and [Histogram]. If you select a subject which has priority by
touching the frame that has appeared around
Face Detection the subject’s face, a double-lined frame will
appear and that face has priority.
You can set the camcorder to detect a
face automatically. Furthermore, you can Smile Shutter
select which faces (children or adults) the
The shutter is released when the camcorder
camcorder detects with priority.
detects a smile.
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure
automatically for the face of the selected Dual Capture
Only during movie recording, the shutter is
subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality C
u
released automatically, when the camcorder s
of face parts more finely, in the case of the t
o
m
detects a smile.
high definition image quality (HD) movies.
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Always On n
Auto g
y
The shutter is released when the camcorder
Detects faces without distinction between o
detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in u
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adults and children.
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recording mode. a
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Child Priority c
Off ( ) o
Gives faces of children priority. r
d
Smiles are not detected, so photos are not e
Adult Priority recorded automatically. r
Gives faces of adults priority.
Notes
Off ( )
Does not detect faces. Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Notes
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.
[Face Detection] is set to [Off] under the
following conditions:
[IRIS]/[Gain]/[Shutter Speed] are all adjusted
manually
[White Balance] is set to other than [Auto]
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Smile Sensitivity Int. Mic. Wind NR
Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using You can record a movie with less wind
the Smile Shutter function. noise by cutting the low-frequency sound
Slight Smile input from the internal microphone.
Detects even a slight smile. Off
Disables wind noise reduction.
Normal Smile
Detects a normal smile. On ( )
Big Smile Enables wind noise reduction.
Detects a big smile.
Audio Output Timing
Audio Format
You can set the audio output timing during
You can set the audio format for high recording.
definition image quality (HD) recording. Live
Remove echo caused from the difference
Linear PCM ( )
between the actual sound heard during
Records in Linear PCM system.
recording and that heard through
Dolby Digital headphones.
Records in Dolby Digital system.
Lip Sync
Resolves sync issues between picture and
Notes sound.
Audio format is fixed to [Dolby Digital] with
the standard definition image quality (STD)
recording. Volume
Int. Mic. Sensitivity You can adjust the volume by touching
/ .
You can set recording sensitivity of the
internal microphone. My Button
Normal
See page 48.
Sensitivity that is normally used in
professional recordings.
High
Sensitivity that is normally used in consumer
recordings.
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Histogram Peaking
You can adjust the histogram (p. 47) with On/Off
touch control. When you select [On], appears
and you can display an image on the screen
Off
with its outlines enhanced. This function
Does not display the histogram.
helps you to adjust the focus. The default
On setting is [Off].
Displays the brightness level 100. Color
On[Zebra Point] You can select peaking color from [White],
Displays lines of brightness level set with [Red] and [Yellow]. The default setting is
[Zebra] and brightness level 100. [White].
Level
Zebra You can select a peaking sensitivity from
[High], [Middle] and [Low]. The default
The zebra pattern is a strip pattern setting is [Middle].
displayed over a part of an image on the
C
Notes
screen when the part is higher than the
u
s
The outlines of the recorded images to the
t
preset brightness level. You can display o
m
media are not enhanced.
a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting i
z
i
Tips n
brightness. The zebra pattern will not be g
You can focus more easily using this function in y
recorded with the image. o
u
combination with the expanded focus function r
c
a
Off (p. 44).
Does not display the zebra pattern. m
c
o
r
Marker d
e
On
and the brightness level appear on the r
screen. On/Off
Level When you select [On], you can display
You can select the brightness level between 70 markers. The default setting is [Off].
and 100 or 100+. The default setting is [70]. Markers will not be recorded on the
recording media.
Notes
With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of Center
100 IRE, the image may become overexposed. When you select [On], you can display
Tips a marker at the center of the screen. The
IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is a measure default setting is [On].
of the video signal level that is used as the bases
of brightness; the reference level (pedestal
level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level
(completely white level) is set to 100 (%).
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Aspect Camera Data Display
You can display markers at the boundaries
When you set this function to [On], you
of the display area defined by 4:3 the aspect
can constantly display the iris, gain and
ratio. The default setting is [Off].
shutter speed settings on the screen. The
default setting is [Off].
Safety Zone
When you select [80%] or [90%], you can
display markers at boundaries of display
area that regular home TVs can display.
The default setting is [Off].
Iris value Shutter speed value
Gain value
Tips
Guide Frame The settings appear on the screen during the
manual adjustment regardless of the settings of
When you select [16:9] or [4:3], you can
this function.
display frame markers that help you to indicates that the settings are automatically
check horizontal and vertical positions of a adjusted values.
subject. The default setting is [Off]. The displayed settings are different from the
settings that will be displayed when you press
the DATA CODE button on the Wireless
Remote Commander (p. 129).
Notes
Only the time code is output to an external Audio Level Display
device via external output jacks when [Marker]
is set to [On], even if [Disp Output] is set to When you set this function to [On], you
[V-Out/Panel]. can display the audio level meter on the
You cannot display markers under following screen. The default setting is [On].
conditions:
During expanded focus
During [Smooth Slow Rec]
When the current time is displayed after the
power is turned on
You can display markers only on the LCD panel
and viewfinder. You cannot display them on an
external device.
Audio level meter
Tips
You can display all types of markers at the same
time.
You can obtain a balanced composition by
positioning the subject at the cross points of the
guideframe marker.
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Rec/Media SET
(Items for setting up image
quality or the recording media) Image Size
See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. You can select a size for the photos you are
The default settings are marked with . going to shot.
12.3M ( )
/ Setting
Records photos with the highest quality at the
See page 56. 16:9 (wide) ratio (4,672 × 2,628).
9.2M ( )
Media Select Records photos with high quality (3,504 ×
2,628).
See page 26.
3.3M ( )
REC Mode Records photos clearly (2,112 × 1,584).
VGA(0.3M) ( )
See page 57.
Allows the maximum number of photos to be
recorded (640 × 480).
Frame Rate
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t
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See page 56. Notes
The selected image size is effective when the m
i
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(Photo) lamp is lit. n
Wide Rec g
y
See page 110 on the recordable number of
o
photos. u
r
When recording standard definition image
c
a
quality (STD) movies, you can select the m
Media Info c
horizontal to vertical ratio according to the o
r
d
TV connected. Refer also to the instruction e
You can check the remaining recordable r
manuals supplied with your TV. time for each recording mode of the
16:9 WIDE recording media for movies and the
Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 approximate free and used media space of
(wide) TV screen. the recording media.
4:3 ( ) To turn off the display
Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3
Touch .
TV screen.
Notes
Notes Since there is a management file area, the
Set [Down Convert Type] correctly according used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you
to the TV connected for playback (p. 93). perform [Format] (p. 58).
Tips
The camcorder can display the information of
the medium selected on [Media Select] (p. 26).
Change the medium setting if necessary.
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TC/UB
(Items for setting up the time
Format code or user bit)
See page 58.
TC/UB Disp
Repair Img. DB F. See page 47.
See page 103, 105.
TC Preset
File Number
See page 48.
You can select the way to assign file number
UB Preset
of photos.
Series See page 48.
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
The file number becomes larger each time TC Format
you record a photo.
Even if the memory card is replaced with You can select the frame mode.
another one, the file number is assigned in
DF
sequence.
Sets the frame mode to the drop frame mode.
Reset
NDF
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following
Sets the frame mode to the non-drop frame
the largest file number existing on the
mode.
recording medium.
When the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned for Notes
each memory card. When recording in HD 1080/24p, the frame
mode is fixed to [NDF].
Tips
Although 30 frames are considered as 1
second in time code processing, the actual
frame frequency of an NTSC image signal is
29.97 frames/sec. As a result, the time code
gradually lags behind real time as the recording
gets longer. The drop frame function adjusts
the time code to real time. In the drop frame
process, the first 2 frames of each second are
not recorded except in every tenth minute.
Recording without the drop frame process is
called non-drop frame recording.
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Edit/Copy
(Items for editing)
TC Run See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation.
You can select how the time code advances. Delete
Rec Run
See page 59.
Advances the time code only during
recording. Select this setting to record the
time code continuous from the last time code Protect
of the previous recording.
See page 60.
Free Run
Advances the time code regardless of Copy
operation of your camcorder.
See page 60.
Notes
Even if the time code advances in the [Rec Direct Copy
Run] mode, the time code may not be recorded
sequentially in the following cases: See page 68.
When the recording format is changed.
When the recording media is removed.
C
u
s
t
TC Make o
m
i
z
i
Preset n
g
Records the newly set time code on the y
o
u
recording media. r
c
a
Regenerate m
c
Reads the last time code of the previous o
r
d
recording from the recording media and e
r
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].
UB Time Rec
Off
Does not save the actual time in the user bit
code.
On
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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Setup
(Other setup items)
See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. Camera Data
The default settings are marked with . Movie
Data Code
During playback, your camcorder displays
the information (Date/Time, Camera Data,
Coordinates) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
Off Photo
Data code is not displayed.
Date/Time
Displays the date and time.
Camera Data
Displays camera setting data.
Coordinates SteadyShot off
Displays coordinates. White Balance
Shutter Speed
IRIS (Aperture value)
Date/Time
Gain
Brightness
Exposure
Flash
Coordinates
Date
Time
Latitude
Longitude
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] [Coordinates] [Off] (no
indication).
Depending on the recording media condition,
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HDMI/Component Disp Output
You can set the format of the image You can select where to output the display
output to HDMI and component jacks information, such as time code.
(resolution). LCD Panel
1080p/480i Outputs the information to the LCD screen
and viewfinder.
720p/480i
V-Out/Panel
1080i/480i
Outputs the information to the TV screen,
480p viewfinder, and LCD screen.
480i
Notes
Down Convert Type Only the time code is output when [Marker]
is set to [On] and a marker is displayed on the
You can select a down convert type when screen.
you down-covert video signal. Use this
function for outputting movies and still HDMI TC Output
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Edge Crop e
USB Connect r
Outputs the central portion of the original
image by cropping its right and left edges.
Select this item when [USB Select] does not
appear on the LCD screen by connecting
Notes
When you view a movie recorded in the camcorder to a computer with the USB
standard definition image quality (STD) cable.
with [ Wide Rec] set to [16:9 WIDE]
on a standard 4:3 TV, images of the movie Beep
may appear horizontally compressed while
maintaining its original height. In such a case, Off
select [Letter Box] or [Edge Crop]. Cancels the melody.
If you change the setting from [Squeeze] to
On
another option, or from another option to
A melody sounds when you start/stop
[Squeeze], the screen will go out momentarily,
recording, or operate the touch panel.
and the image and sound will be intermitted.
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LCD Brightness Display Setting
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD You can set the duration of displaying the
screen. icons or indicators on the LCD screen.
Normal Auto
Normal setting (normal brightness) Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom
buttons on the LCD screen is displayed in the
Bright
recording mode.
Select this when the LCD screen is not bright
enough. On
Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons
Tips on the LCD screen is not displayed in the
This adjustment does not affect the recorded recording mode.
images in any way.
Tips
VF Back Light The icons or indicators are displayed in the
following cases.
You can adjust the brightness of the When you turn on your camcorder.
viewfinder. When you push the DISPLAY button.
The LCD screen is touched (Except rec &
Normal zoom buttons on LCD screen).
Standard brightness. When you switch your camcorder to the
Bright movie recording, photo recording, or
playback mode.
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
GPS Information
Notes
When you connect your camcorder to outside The camcorder can display location
power sources, [Bright] is automatically selected
information.
for the setting.
When you select [Bright], the recordable time Satellite icons
with the battery is slightly reduced.
Triangulating Information for the
gauge location that was
previously obtained.
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How to check the triangulating REC Lamp (Recording lamp)
information
Color of the satellites/ Status You can make the camera recording lamp
triangulating gauge on the front of your camcorder not to turn
/ (black) No signal, but orbit on.
information for the
On
satellite is available.
The camera recording lamp lights up.
/ (gray) 33 % of the satellite orbit
information has been Off
obtained. The camera recording lamp does not light up.
/ (brown) 66 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained. Remote Ctrl (Remote control)
/ (ocher) 99 % of the satellite orbit On
information has been
obtained. Select this when you use the supplied Wireless
Remote Commander (p. 129).
/ (green) Triangulating is completed
and the satellite is Off
currently being used. Select this when you do not use supplied C
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other functions off to search for satellites, by another remote control unit.
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obtaining triangulating information can c
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To close the triangulating information You can select the language to be used on
screen the LCD screen.
Touch .
Tips
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
GPS Setting (simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
You can select whether the camcorder
receives or does not receive GPS signals Calibration
(p. 46).
On See page 119.
Receives GPS signals.
Off
Does not receive GPS signals.
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Battery Info Area Setting
You can check the estimated remaining You can adjust a time difference without
capacity of the battery. stopping the clock. Select your local area
when using the camcorder in other time
zones. Refer to the world time difference
information on page 112.
Tips
If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area
setting (date and time) will be adjusted
To close the battery information screen automatically using GPS signals.
Touch .
Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock
Operation Time adjustment)
Displays the total hours of operation in 10- The camcorder can maintain accurate
hour increments. time automatically by acquiring time
information from the GPS system.
Date & Time Setting
On
Maintains accurate time automatically.
Date & Time Format
Off
You can select one from 4 types of date and
Does not maintain accurate time using the
time format.
GPS system.
Daylight Savings/Summer Time
Notes
You can change this setting without You must set the date and time on your
stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 20).
time forward 1 hour. There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Clock ADJ] is activated.
Off
Does not set the summertime. This function automatically adjusts the clock
when the camcorder receives GPS signals and
On finishes triangulating successfully while the
Sets the summertime. power is on. Once the clock is adjusted, it will
not be adjusted until the next time you turn the
Date & Time camcorder on again.
The clock may not be adjusted to the correct
See page 20. time automatically using the GPS system,
depending on the country/region selected for
your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock
ADJ] to [Off].
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Auto Area ADJ (Auto area
adjustment)
The camcorder can compensate for time
differences automatically by acquiring
location information from the GPS system.
On
Compensates for time differences
automatically.
Off
Does not compensates for time differences
automatically.
Notes
You must set the date and time on your
camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 20).
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Area ADJ] is activated. C
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time difference automatically, depending on the m
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country/region selected for your camcorder. In n
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this case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your Overall operations/Wireless Remote
camcorder, follow the steps below. Commander..................................................... p. 98
Batteries/power sources ..............................p. 100
Check the list (p. 98 to 108), and LCD screen/viewfinder ................................p. 100
inspect your camcorder. Memory card .................................................p. 101
Recording .......................................................p. 101
Playback .........................................................p. 103
Disconnect the power source, attach Playing back images stored on memory card on
other devices ..................................................p. 103
the power source again after about 1
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
minute, and turn the camcorder on.
.........................................................................p. 103
.
Playback on the TV ......................................p 103
Copying/Connecting to other devices .......p. 104
Press RESET (p. 126) using a pointed Connecting to a computer ...........................p. 104
object, and turn the camcorder on.
If you press RESET, all settings, Overall operations/Wireless
including the clock setting, are reset. Remote Commander
Contact your Sony dealer or local The power does not turn on.
authorized Sony service facility. Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 16).
Your camcorder may be required to initialize The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
or change the current internal memory of your disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
camcorder, depending on the problem. In the socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
event of this, the data stored on the internal socket) (p. 16).
memory will be deleted. Be sure to save the
data on the internal memory on other media The camcorder does not operate even
(backup) before sending your camcorder for when the power is set to on.
repair. We will not compensate you for any loss
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
of internal memory data.
During repair, we may check a minimum be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
amount of data stored on the internal memory
in order to investigate the problem. However, Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
your data. pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If the functions still do not work, press RESET
(p. 126) using a pointed 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. Turn off your
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camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave [AE Shift]
the camcorder there for a while, then turn on [White Balance Shift]
your camcorder. [IRIS]
[Gain]
The menu settings have been changed [Shutter Speed]
automatically. [AGC Limit]
While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu
The supplied Wireless Remote
settings related to image quality will be
Commander does not function.
changed automatically.
The following menu items return to the Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On] (p. 95).
default settings when you switch between Insert a battery into the battery holder with
movie recording and photo recording and the +/– polarities correctly matching the
playback modes. +/– marks (p. 129).
[ Self-Timer] Remove any obstructions between the
[Tele Macro] Wireless Remote Commander and the remote
sensor.
Your camcorder gets warm. Point the remote sensor away from strong light
Your camcorder may become warm during sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
operation. This is not a malfunction. lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
A rattling noise can be heard when you Remove the supplied lens hood with lens
A
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shake the camcorder. cover.
d
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i
o
If no noise is heard when the camcorder is
n
Another DVD device malfunctions when
turned on and is in the movie/photo recording a
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f
o
Commander.
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m
of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.
a
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2
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for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of o
Intelligent Auto is canceled. n
your DVD device with black paper.
The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you
change the following settings: When a device is connected to the
[Smooth Slow Rec]
REMOTE jack, the camcorder or the device
[Golf Shot]
does not operate properly.
[White Balance]
[Spot Focus] The connected device may react slowly to
[Focus] some operations, such as zooming.
[Low Lux] If you disconnect the cable from the
[ Cinematone] device while the cable is still connected
[Tele Macro] to the camcorder’s REMOTE jack, the
[ SteadyShot] camcorder may not restore the proper
[ SteadyShot] settings. Disconnect the cable also from the
[Auto Back Light] camcorder’s REMOTE jack.
[Face Detection]
Nightshot
When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to
MAN
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Batteries/power sources problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 117).
The power abruptly turns off. LCD screen/viewfinder
Use the AC Adaptor.
Charge the battery pack (p. 16).
Menu items are grayed out.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light You cannot select grayed items in the current
while the battery pack is being charged. recording/playback situation.
There are some functions you cannot activate
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
simultaneously.
(p. 16).
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
The buttons do not appear on the touch
correctly (p. 16).
panel.
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly. Touch the LCD screen lightly.
The battery charge is completed (p. 16). Press DISPLAY (p. 23).
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the The buttons on the touch panel do not
battery pack is being charged. work correctly or do not work at all.
If the temperature of the battery pack is too Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 119).
high or too low, you may not be able to charge
it (p. 116). The buttons on the touch panel quickly
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder disappear.
correctly (p. 16). If the problem persists, Set [Display Setting] to [On] (p. 94).
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony There are dots in the shape of a grid on
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. the screen.
These points are a normal result of the
The remaining battery time indicator does
not indicate the correct time. manufacturing process of the screen and do
not affect the recording in any way.
The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction. The image in the viewfinder is not clear.
The battery pack has not been charged
Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
until the image appears clearly (p. 24).
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 117).
The indicated time may not be correct The image in the viewfinder has
depending on the environment of use. disappeared.
Close the LCD panel. Even if the viewfinder
The battery pack is quickly discharged. is pulled out, no image is displayed in the
viewfinder when the LCD panel is open
The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction. (p. 24).
You cannot activate the viewfinder all the
The battery pack has not been charged
time.
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
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Memory card take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
Operations using the memory card Photos cannot be recorded.
cannot be performed. You cannot record photos together with
If you use the memory card formatted on a [Smooth Slow Rec] and [Golf Shot].
computer, format it again on your camcorder The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it
(p. 58). is in the movie recording mode, depending
on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate]
Images stored on the memory card selected.
cannot be deleted.
The maximum number of images that you can The ACCESS lamp remains lit or flashing
delete on the index screen at one time is 100. even if recording was stopped.
You cannot delete the protected images. Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the memory card.
The data file name is not indicated
correctly or flashes. The imaging field looks different.
The file is damaged. The imaging field may look different
The file format is not supported by your depending on the condition of your
camcorder (p. 116). camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
A
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The actual recording time for movies is d
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a
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o
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE object, etc. n
to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp
(p. 31). The camcorder stops operating.
Your camcorder is recording the image you The temperature of your camcorder is
have just shot on the recording media. You extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
cannot make new recording during this leave it for a while in a cool place.
period. The temperature of your camcorder is
The recording media is full. Delete extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and
unnecessary images (p. 59). take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
Total number of movie scenes or photos there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
exceeds the recordable capacity of your If you keep applying vibration on the
camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 59). camcorder, recording may stop.
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
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the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out
There is a time difference between the
image signals, the subjects passing by the lens
point when START/STOP is pressed and rapidly might appear crooked depending on
the point that the recording movie is the recording conditions.
started or stopped actually.
On your camcorder, there may be a slight The color of the image is not correctly
time difference between the point where you displayed.
press START/STOP and the actual point that
Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a function (p. 45).
malfunction.
The screen image is bright, and the
The horizontal to vertical ratio of the
subject does not appear on the screen.
movie (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed.
Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot
The horizontal to vertical ratio of high function (p. 45).
definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9
(wide).
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
The auto focus does not function. This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
Set [Focus] to [Auto] (p. 81). lamp. This is not a malfunction.
The recording conditions are not suitable for
auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 81). Black bands appear when you record a TV
screen or computer screen.
SteadyShot does not function.
Set [ SteadyShot] to an option except for
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard], [Active] (p. 83).
[ SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 83, 83). Adjust the shutter speed (p. 50).
Even if [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or
[Standard], [ SteadyShot] to [On], your [LCD Brightness ] cannot be adjusted.
camcorder may not be able to compensate for
excessive vibrations. You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when:
The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder
Iris, gain, shutter speed, or white balance with the LCD screen facing out.
cannot be adjusted manually. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MAN.
Sound is not recorded correctly.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green If you disconnect an external microphone, etc.
appear on the screen. during recording movies, sound may not be
recorded correctly.
This phenomenon appears when using a Connect the microphone again in the same
slow shutter speed (p. 50). This is not a way as when you start recording movies.
malfunction.
The time code is not recorded in
The subjects passing by the screen very sequence.
fast appear crooked.
The time code may not be recorded
This is called the focal plane phenomenon. sequentially if you change the settings of
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surround sound is down-mixed to 2ch stereo
Playback
and played back on your camcorder.
Images cannot be played back. Playing back images stored on
Select the type of recording media you want to memory card on other devices
play back (p. 26).
Select the image quality of the movie you want
to play back (p. 56). Images cannot be played back or the
Images recorded on other devices may not be memory card is not recognized.
played back. This is not a malfunction. The playback device does not support playing
back memory cards (p. 3).
Photos cannot be played back.
Photos cannot be played back if you have Editing movies/photos on your
modified files or folders, or have edited the camcorder
data on a computer. (The file name flashes in
that case.) This is not a malfunction.
Unable to edit.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
Unable to edit because of the condition of the
This may appear on an image recorded on image.
other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery A movie cannot be divided. A
d
pack while the recording media icon at the top d
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A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
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right corner of the screen flashes, or before the o
A protected movie cannot be divided. n
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i
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A photo cannot be captured from a o
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displayed. movie. m
a
t
i
The recording media where you want to save o
is indicated on a thumbnail. n
photos is full.
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Rec/Media SET] Playback on the TV
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium.
If it still appears, delete the image with Neither image nor sound is played on the
(p. 59). connected TV.
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard When you are using the component A/V cable,
during playback. set [HDMI/Component] according to the
requirements of the connected device (p. 93).
Turn up the volume (p. 36). When you are using the component A/V
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the
with [Smooth Slow Rec] or [Golf Shot].
component A/V cable are connected (p. 38).
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT
appears on the LCD screen. jack, if copyright protection signals are
This appears when you play back movies recorded in the images.
recorded with 5.1ch surround sound. 5.1ch
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When you are using the S VIDEO plug, Connecting to a computer
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
connecting cable are connected (p. 40).
The computer does not recognize the
The top, bottom, right, and left edges camcorder.
of images are trimmed slightly on a
Disconnect the cable from the computer, and
connected TV.
then connect it again securely.
The LCD screen of your camcorder can Disconnect the cable from the computer,
display recording images across the entire restart the computer, and then connect the
screen (full pixel display). However, this may computer to your camcorder correctly.
cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images when played back on Movies cannot be viewed or copied to a
a TV which is not compatible with full pixel computer.
display. Disconnect the cable from the computer, and
It is recommended you record images using
then connect it again.
the outer frame of [Safety Zone] (p. 88) as a
You need to install the supplied “Content
guide.
Management Utility” to copy movies from
your camcorder to your computer (p. 72).
The image appears distorted on the 4:3
TV.
The computer freezes.
This happens when viewing an image Disconnect the cable from your computer
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.
and camcorder. Reboot your computer,
Set [Down Convert Type] correctly (p. 93) and
and connect your computer and camcorder
play back the image.
following the steps in the correct order.
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.
Copying/Connecting to other
devices
Images are not copied correctly.
You cannot copy images using the HDMI
cable (sold separately).
The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the
input jack of another device (p. 70).
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Self-diagnosis display/
Warning indicators
When an error occurs, a warning indicator
appears on the LCD screen or in the (Warning indicator pertaining to
viewfinder. memory card)
You can fix some problems associated with Slow flashing
the symptoms yourself. If the problem Free spaces for recording images are running
persists even after you have tried a couple out. For the type of memory card you can use
of times, contact your Sony dealer or local with your camcorder, see page 27.
authorized Sony service facility. No memory card is inserted (p. 26).
Fast flashing
There are not enough free spaces for recording
images. After storing the images on other
media (p. 64), delete unnecessary images, or
format the memory card (p. 58).
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
(MENU) [Rec/Media SET]
C:04: [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium.
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” The memory card is damaged.
battery pack (V series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) (Warning indicators pertaining to
(p. 116). memory card formatting) A
d
d
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the i
The memory card is damaged. t
i
DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 16). o
The memory card is not formatted correctly n
a
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C:06: (p. 58). i
n
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The battery pack temperature is high. Change o
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the battery pack or place it in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to m
a
t
incompatible memory card) i
C:13: / C:32: o
n
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 27).
operate your camcorder again.
E: : (Warning indicator pertaining to
Follow the steps from on page 98. the write-protect of the memory card)
The memory card is write-protected.
(Battery level warning) Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Depending on the operating environment or
battery conditions, may flash, even if there (Warning indicators pertaining to
external media device)
are about 20 minutes remaining.
The image data base file may be damaged.
(Warning indicator pertaining to Check the data base file by touching
battery pack temperature) (MENU) [Rec/Media SET]
The battery pack temperature is high. Change [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium.
the battery pack or place it in a cool place. The external media device may be damaged.
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( Warning indicators pertaining to Description of warning messages
external media formatting)
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
The external media device may be damaged. instructions.
The external media device is not formatted
correctly. Recording media
(Warning indicator pertaining to Cannot recognize the internal memory.
camera-shake warning) Format and use again.
The amount of lights is not sufficient, so The internal recording medium of the
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. camcorder is set differently from the default
The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake format. Performing [Format] (p. 58) may
easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with enable you to use your camcorder. This
both hands and record the image. However, will delete all data in the internal recording
note that the camera-shake warning indicator medium.
does not disappear.
Data error.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
An error occurred during reading or writing
photo recording)
the internal recording media of the camcorder.
The recording media is full. If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator,
Photos cannot be recorded during processing. there may be some trouble with the GPS
Wait for a while, then record. receiver. Turn on your camcorder again.
When [ REC Mode] is set to [Highest This may occur when you keep applying shock
Quality ] or [60p Quality ], you cannot on the camcorder.
capture photos while recording movies. Movies recorded on other devices may not be
Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to played back.
[24p], you cannot record photos while the
camcorder is in movie recording standby Inconsistencies found in image database
mode. file. Do you want to repair the image
database file?
Inconsistencies found in image database
Tips file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do
You may hear a melody when some warning you want to repair the image database
indicators appear on the screen. file?
You cannot record or play back movies
because no movie management information
exists. If you touch [OK], new management
information is created and you can record or
play back movies.
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Inconsistencies found in the image Cannot recognize this memory card.
database file. Back up and recover. Format and use again.
Recover, then import using the included
Format the memory card (p. 58). Note that if
PC software.
you format the memory card, all the recorded
Inconsistencies occur in the image database movies and photos are deleted.
file because high definition image quality
(HD) movie management information Still picture folder is full. Cannot record
is damaged. If you touch [OK], new still pictures.
management information is created by You cannot create folders exceeding
backing up a high definition image quality 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
(HD) movie. The backed up movies cannot be
created folders using your camcorder.
recognized. If you connect to a computer that Format the memory card (p. 58), or delete
has been installed with the supplied software
folders using your computer.
“Content Management Utility,” you can copy
the backed up high definition image quality
This memory card may not be able to
(HD) movies.
record or play movies.
Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was Use a memory card recommended for your
not completed in time. camcorder (p. 27).
You have performed recording and erasing
This memory card may not be able to
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memory card on the camcorder (p. 58).
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The size of the inserted memory card is not m
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recommended memory card (p. 27). writing. Data may be damaged. n
Reinsert the memory card, and follow the
Recovering data. instructions on the LCD screen.
Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not External media cannot execute functions.
performed properly. Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Rec/Media SET]
Cannot recover data. [Repair Img. DB F.] the recording medium.
Writing data onto the media of the camcorder If the indicator is still flashing, reconnect the
has failed. Attempts were made to recover the external media device, and then perform the
data, but they were unsuccessful. format. Note that if you format the external
media device, all the recorded movies and
Reinsert the memory card. photos in it are deleted.
If you cannot perform the format, the
Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even
external media may not be supported by the
then the indicator flashes, the memory card
camcorder, or it may be damaged. Try another
could be damaged. Try with another memory external media.
card.
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Recording time of
movies/number of
recordable photos
Unable to access external media.
Use the external media in a stable condition
(vibration-free, at room temperature, etc.) Expected time of recording and
Confirm that the external media is not playback with each battery pack
switched off.
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
Other (unit: minute)
Battery pack Continuous Typical recording
Maximum number of images already recording time time
selected. NP-FV70 205 110
You can select only 100 images at one time for: (supplied) 215 120
Deleting movies/photos NP-FV100 405 220
Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the 430 235
protection
Copying movies/photos Top: When the LCD screen is opened
Bottom: When recording with the viewfinder
Data protected. without opening the LCD screen
Each recording time is measured in the
You tried to delete protected data. Release the
following conditions.
protection of the data.
When recording high definition image quality
(HD) with [ REC Mode] set to [ ].
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
25 C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.
The recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
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Playing time Notes
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable
Approximate time available when you use a
time.
fully charged battery pack.
(unit: minute) Tips
Battery pack You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999
scenes with high definition image quality (HD),
NP-FV70 395
(supplied) and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image
quality (STD).
NP-FV100 785
The maximum continuous recording time of
movies is approximately 13 hours.
When the LCD screen is opened Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit
When playing back a high definition image
Rate) format to automatically adjust image
quality (HD) movie
quality to suit the recording scene. This
technology causes fluctuations in the recording
Expected recording time of movies time of the media. Movies containing quickly
moving and complex images are recorded at
a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall
Internal recording media
recording time.
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min
(minute) Memory card
Recording mode Recording time High definition image quality (HD)
A
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[Standard ] 19 h 30 min (15 h 20 min) Highest (10) (20) (40) (80) (170)
22 h 50 min (17 h 15 min) Quality
10 20 40 90 180
[Long Time ] 30 h 50 min (26 h 35 min) (10) (20) (40) (90) (180)
40 h 5 min (32 h 45 min) 10 25 55 110 225
High (10) (25) (55) (110) (225)
Top: When [ Audio Format] is set to Quality 10 30 60 120 245
[Linear PCM] (10) (30) (60) (120) (245)
Bottom: When [ Audio Format] is set to
20 45 90 185 375
[Dolby Digital] Standard (15) (35) (70) (145) (295)
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and 25 50 105 215 440
min (minute) (15) (40) (80) (165) (330)
Recording mode Recording time 35 70 145 295 590
[Standard ] 23 h 55 min (21 h 55 min) Long (30) (60) (125) (255) (510)
Time
45 90 190 380 770
(35) (75) (155) (310) (630)
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Top: When [ Audio Format] is set to conditions.
[Linear PCM]
Notes
Bottom: When [ Audio Format] is set to
[Dolby Digital] The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and
the image processing system allow still image
Standard definition image quality (STD) resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
(unit: minute)
Tips
2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and
Standard 25 55 110 225 460 aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie +
(25) (50) (100) (210) (420) audio, etc.).
High definition image quality (HD):
Notes PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9
The recordable time may vary depending on the FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9
recording and subject conditions and FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080
[ Frame Rate] (p. 56) and [ REC Mode] pixels/16:9
(p. 57). HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable pixels/16:9
time. LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/16:9
Standard definition image quality (STD):
Expected number of recordable HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480
photos pixels/16:9, 4:3
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
Internal recording media Photo recording mode:
You can record the maximum 40,000 4,672 2,628 dots/16:9
photos. 3,504 2,628 dots/4:3
2,112 1,584 dots/4:3
Memory card 640 480 dots/4:3
Dual recording:
12.3M 4,672 2,628 dots/16:9
3,504 2,628 dots/4:3
2 GB 360 Capturing a photo from a movie:
4 GB 720 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9
640 360 dots/16:9
8 GB 1450
640 480 dots/4:3
16 GB 2900
32 GB 5900
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
screen during recording (p. 124).
The number of recordable photos of memory
card may vary depending on the recording
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Using your camcorder
abroad
Power supply System Used in
You can use your camcorder in any NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor Canada, Central America,
supplied with your camcorder within the Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Viewing high definition image quality Taiwan, the Philippines, the
USA, Venezuela, etc.
(HD) movies
PAL Australia, Austria, Belgium,
In countries/regions where 1080/60i is China, Czech Republic,
supported, you can view the movies with Denmark, Finland, Germany,
the same high definition image quality Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
(HD) as that of the recorded movies.
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
You need an NTSC-system-based and Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with Republic, Spain, Sweden,
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
jacks. A component A/V cable (supplied)
PAL-M Brazil
or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be
connected. PAL-N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Viewing standard definition image Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
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(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock n
On TV color systems
Settings)] [Date & Time Setting]
Your camcorder is a NTSC-system-based [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and
camcorder. If you want to view the playback (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock
image on a TV, it must be a NTSC-system- Settings)] [Area Setting] (p. 96).
based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input
jack.
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World time difference
Time-zone Area setting Time-zone Area setting
differences differences
GMT Lisbon, London –08:00 Los Angeles, Tijuana
+01:00 Berlin, Paris –07:00 Denver, Arizona
+02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul –06:00 Chicago, Mexico City
+03:00 Moscow, Nairobi –05:00 New York, Bogota
+03:30 Tehran –04:00 Santiago
+04:00 Abu Dhabi, Baku –03:30 St. John’s
+04:30 Kabul –03:00 Brasilia, Montevideo
+05:00 Karachi, Islamabad –02:00 Fernando de Noronha
+05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi –01:00 Azores, Cape Verde Is.
+06:00 Almaty, Dhaka
+06:30 Yangon
+07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta
+08:00 Hong Kong, Singapore,
Beijing
+09:00 Seoul, Tokyo
+09:30 Adelaide, Darwin
+10:00 Melbourne, Sydney
+11:00 Solomon Is
+12:00 Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok,
Eniwetok
–11:00 Samoa
–10:00 Hawaii
–09:00 Alaska
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File/folder structure on the recording media
The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/
folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and still images on the camcorder.
* “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media [102PNV01]
** SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC Still image files (JPEG files)
memory card The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The
Image management files file numbers go up automatically. When
When you delete the files, you cannot the capacity of a file number exceeds
record/play back the images correctly.
9999, another folder is created to store A
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HD movie management information a
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movies. Do not try to open this folder Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the n
or access the contents of this folder from above operation.
When you delete image files, follow the steps
a computer. Doing so might damage
on page 59. Do not delete the image files on the
image files, or prevent image files from camcorder directly from the computer.
being played back. Do not format the recording media using a
STD movie files (MPEG-2 files) computer. The camcorder may not operate
The extension of the files is “.MPG”. correctly.
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the Do not copy the files on the recording
media from the computer. Operation is not
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file
guaranteed.
becomes divided.
Use the supplied application software “Content
The file numbers go up automatically. Management Utility” to input data from the
When the capacity of a file number recording media to a computer.
exceeds 9999, another folder is created
to record new movie files. The folder
name goes up: [101PNV01]
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Maintenance and
precautions
camcorder.
About the AVCHD format
About GPS
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a
digital video camera format used to record system that calculates geographical location
a high definition (HD) signal using efficient from highly accurate US space satellites.
data compression coding technology. The This system allows you to pinpoint your
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to exact location on the earth. The GPS
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital satellites are located in 6 orbits, 20,000 km
or Linear PCM system is used to compress above the earth. The GPS system consists of
audio data. 24 or more GPS satellites. A GPS receiver
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable receives radio signals from the satellites,
of compressing images at higher efficiency and calculates the current location of the
than that of the conventional image receiver based on the orbital information
compressing format. (almanac data) and travel time of the
As the AVCHD format uses a signals, etc.
compression coding technology, the Determining a location is called
picture may be disturbed in scenes “triangulating.” A GPS receiver can
where picture, field angles or brightness, determine the location’s latitude and
etc. change drastically, but this is not a longitude by receiving signals from 3 or
malfunction. more satellites.
As the positions of GPS satellites vary
Recording and playback on your constantly, it may take longer to determine
camcorder the location or the receiver may not be able to
Based on the AVCHD format, your determine the location at all, depending on the
location and time you use the camcorder.
camcorder records with the high definition “GPS” is a system for determining geographic
image quality (HD). location by triangulating radio signals from
In addition to high definition image GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder
quality (HD), your camcorder is capable in places where radio signals are blocked or
of recording a standard definition (STD) reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded
signal in the conventional MPEG-2 format. by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in
open sky environments.
Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 You may not be able to record location
1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i, 1920 information at locations or in situations where
1080/24p radio signals from the GPS satellites do not
reach the camcorder as follows.
Audio signal: Liner PCM 2ch/Dolby Digital
In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of
2ch
buildings.
Recording media: Between tall buildings or at narrow streets
Internal memory, memory card surrounded by buildings.
* Data recorded in AVCHD format other than In underground locations, locations
the above mentioned cannot be played on your surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated
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bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields About the memory card
are generated, such as near high voltage
cables. A memory card formatted by a computer
Near devices that generate radio signals of the (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
same frequency band as the camcorder: near guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc. Data read/write speed may vary depending
on the combination of the memory card and
On triangulating errors memory card compliant product you use.
If you move to another location right after Damaged or lost data may occur in the
turning the power switch to ON, it may following cases (the data will not be
take a longer time for the camcorder to start compensated for):
triangulating, compared to when you stay in the If you eject the memory card, or turn off your
same place. camcorder while your camcorder is reading
Error caused by the position of GPS satellites or writing image files on the memory card
The camcorder automatically triangulates your (while the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing)
current location when the camcorder receives If you use the memory card near magnets or
radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The magnetic fields
triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites It is recommended that you make a back-up of
is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the important data on the hard disk of a computer.
environment of the location, the triangulating Do not attach a label or the like on memory
error can be greater. In this case, your actual card or memory card adaptor.
location may not match the location on the map Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
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the GPS satellites are controlled by the United Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the t
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States Department of Defense, and the degree of memory card. n
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accuracy may be changed intentionally. Do not disassemble or modify the memory i
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Error during the triangulating process card.
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The camcorder acquires location information Do not let the memory card get wet. m
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periodically during triangulating. There is i
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Keep the memory card out of the reach of small
a slight time difference between when the children. There is danger that a child might n
location information is acquired and when the swallow it.
location information is recorded on an image, Do not insert anything other than the compliant
therefore, the actual recording location may not size of memory card into the memory card slot.
match exactly the location on the map based on Doing so may cause a malfunction.
the GPS information. Do not use or keep the memory card in the
following locations:
On the restriction of use of GPS
Places subject to extremely high temperature,
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of such as a car parked outside in the summer
the situation, the countries/regions of use. Places under direct sunlight
Places with extremely high humidity or
On the geographic coordinate system subject to corrosive gases
The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system
is used.
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On the memory card adaptor and transfers the contents in an encrypted
format.
When using memory card with memory card
compliant device inserting memory card
into memory card adaptor, make sure the About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
memory card is inserted facing in the correct pack
direction. Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction. Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs.
On image data compatibility
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs
Image data files recorded on memory card by
have the mark.
your camcorder conform to the “Design rule
for Camera File system” universal standard What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
and Information Technology Industries
Association). lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
On your camcorder, you cannot play back for communicating information related to
photos recorded on other devices (DCR- operating conditions between your camcorder
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).
conform to the universal standard. (These The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the
power consumption according to the operating
models are not sold in some regions.)
If you cannot use memory cards that have been conditions of your camcorder, and displays the
remaining battery time in minutes.
used with another device, format it with your
camcorder (p. 58). Note that formatting erases The battery pack NP-FV70 is compatible with
“ActiFORCE.”
all information on the memory card.
You may not be able to play back images with “ActiFORCE” is a new generation power
your camcorder: system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and
the speed and accuracy of battery time
When playing back image data modified on
remaining calculations have been improved
your computer
when compared with current “InfoLITHIUM”
When playing back image data recorded with
other devices P-series battery.
About the “Memory Stick” media To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
Types of “Memory Stick” media Recording/Playback
start using your camcorder.
“Memory Stick Duo” media — We recommend charging the battery pack in an
(with MagicGate) ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
media (Mark2) turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
“Memory Stick PRO-HG of this temperature range, you may not be able
Duo” media to charge it efficiently.
This product supports parallel data transfer. To use the battery pack effectively
However, the transfer speed may differ, Battery pack performance decreases when the
depending on the type of media you use. ambient temperature is 10 C (50 °F) or below,
This product cannot record or play data that and the length of time you can use the battery
uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one
a copyright protection technology that records of the following to use the battery pack for a
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longer time. To discharge the battery pack on your
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it camcorder completely, turn on the power and
up, and install it on your camcorder right leave your camcorder in recording standby until
before you start taking shots. the power goes off.
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV100
(sold separately). About battery life
Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent Battery capacity decreases over time and
playback, fast forward or reverse operation through repeated use. If decreased usage time
wears out the battery pack faster. We between charges becomes significant, it is
recommend using a large capacity battery pack: probably time to replace it with a new one.
NP-FV100 (sold separately). Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
Be sure to close the LCD screen when not operating and environmental conditions.
recording or playing back on your camcorder.
The battery pack is also consumed when your About handling of your camcorder
camcorder is in recording standby or playback
pause. On use and care
Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times Do not use or store the camcorder and
the expected recording time, and make trial accessories in the following locations:
recordings before making the actual recording. Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The Never leave them exposed to temperatures
battery pack is not water resistant. above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
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About the remaining battery time d
the sun. They may malfunction or become d
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indicator
deformed. i
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remaining battery time indicator indicates that i
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. n
f
the battery pack has enough power to operate, Near strong radio waves or radiation. The o
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charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining m
camcorder may not be able to record properly. a
t
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, i
Near AM receivers and video equipment. o
however, that the battery indication will not be Noise may occur. n
restored if it is used in high temperatures for On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
or when the battery pack is frequently used. malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
Use the remaining battery time indication as a cannot be repaired.
rough guide only. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
The mark that indicates low battery flashes screen, the viewfinder or the lens may be
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
time remaining, depending on the operating inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen.
conditions or ambient temperature. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
About storage of the battery pack For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, recommended in these operating instructions.
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
function. To store the battery pack, remove it gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool malfunction cannot be repaired.
place.
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If any solid object or liquid gets inside the (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it in a humid place as follows:
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it You bring your camcorder from a ski slope
any further. into a place warmed up by a heating device.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, You bring your camcorder from an air
modifying, physical shock, or impact such conditioned car or room into a hot place
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the outside.
product. Be particularly careful of the lens. You use your camcorder after a squall or a
Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not shower.
using your camcorder. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for place.
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause How to prevent moisture condensation
heat to build up inside. When you bring your camcorder from a cold
When disconnecting the power cord (mains place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord. a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
such as by placing anything heavy on it. has reached the surrounding temperature (after
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery about 1 hour).
pack.
Keep metal contacts clean. LCD screen
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
Consult your local authorized Sony service screen, as it may cause uneven color and other
facility. damage.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
your skin. residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with This is not a malfunction.
plenty of water and consult a doctor. While using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
When not using your camcorder for a malfunction.
long period
To clean the LCD screen
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you
and playing back images about once a month. scratch the surface, the coating may be come
Use up the battery pack completely before off. Mind the following points when cleaning
storing it. and handling it.
Use a soft cloth (a cloth for glasses, etc.)
Moisture condensation gently to clean the dirt.
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold Remove the dust or sand with a blower, etc.
place to a warm place, moisture may condense before wiping the dirt
inside your camcorder. This may cause a The coating may be scratched if you wipe the
malfunction to your camcorder. screen with a tissue, etc.
If moisture condensation has occurred If hand grease or hand cream remains on the
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without screen, the coating comes off more easily.
turning it on. Wipe it early.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
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On adjustment of the touch panel surface
([Calibration]) In hot or humid locations
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
at the seaside
correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
below. It is recommended that you connect your
little dirt or dust.
camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
described above.
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General
Settings)] [Calibration]. On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when the LCD screen is closed. The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always charged
while your camcorder is connected to the wall
Touch “” displayed on the screen with the outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while
corner of memory card or the like 3 times. the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable
Touch [Cancel] to cancel calibration. battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months
if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use
Notes
your camcorder after charging the pre-installed
If you did not press the right spot, try the
rechargeable battery.
calibration again. A
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recording the date. i
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On handling the casing o
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall n
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
it with the POWER switch OFF (CHG) for more
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. than 24 hours.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish: Note on disposal/transfer of the
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, camcorder
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
Even if you perform [Delete], or [Format],
and sunscreen
data on the internal recording media may not
Handling the camcorder with above
be completely erased. When you transfer the
substances on your hands
camcorder, it is recommended that you perform
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
pty] (p. 58) to prevent the recovery of your
[Em
vinyl objects for a long period of time
data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it
About care and storage of the lens is recommended that you destroy the actual body
of the camcorder.
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens
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Specifications
Note on disposal/transfer of the System
memory card Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards
HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification
Even if you delete data in the memory card or
Movie recording format:
format the memory card on your camcorder or HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format
a computer, you may not delete data from the compatible (1080/60p: original format)
memory card completely. When you give the STD: MPEG2-PS
memory card to somebody, it is recommended Audio recording system:
that you delete data completely using data Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit)
deletion software on a computer. Also, when you Dolby Digital 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit)
dispose of the memory card, it is recommended Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed
Photo file format
that you destroy the actual body of the memory
card. DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible
Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible
MPF Baseline Compatible
Recording media (Movie/Photo): 96 GB
Internal memory
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
SD card (Class 4 or faster)
When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals
1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for
system management and/or application files.
The capacity that a user can use is
approximately 96 GB.
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder: color
Picture: 1.1 cm (0.45 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number: 1 226 880 dots equivalent
(852 3 [RGB] 480)
Image device: 6.2 mm (1/2.88 type) CMOS sensor
Recording pixels (photo, 16:9):
Max. 12.3 mega (4 672 2 628) pixels*1
Gross: Approx. 6 648 000 pixels
2
Effective (movie, 16:9)* :
Approx. 6 140 000 pixels
Effective (photo, 16:9):
Approx. 6 140 000 pixels
Effective (photo, 4:3):
Approx. 4 600 000 pixels
Lens: G lens
10 2 3
(Optical)* , 14 (Extended)* , 120
(Digital)
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
F1.8 ~ 3.4
Focal length:
f=3.8 mm ~ 38.0 mm (5/32 in. ~ 1 1/2 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still camera
2
For movies* : 26.3 mm ~ 263 mm (1 1/16 in.
~ 10 3/8 in.) (16:9)
For photos: 26.3 mm ~ 263 mm (1 1/16 in. ~
10 3/8 in.) (16:9)
Color temperature: [Auto], [One Push], [Indoor]
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Minimum illumination General
11 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 Power requirements: DC 6.8 V (battery pack) DC
second) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed Average power consumption
1/30 second) During camera recording using the
0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [On]) microphone (ECM-XM1), the viewfinder at
*1 The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid normal brightness: 3.6 W
and the image processing system allow During camera recording using the
microphone (ECM-XM1), the LCD screen at
still image resolution equivalent to the
sizes described. normal brightness: 3.8 W
*2 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to
[Off]. 104 °F)
*3 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Storage temperature: –20 C to + 60 C (‒4 °F to
+140 °F)
Input/Output connectors
Dimensions (approx.):
A/V Remote Connector: Component/video and 111.5 mm 119.5 mm 297.5 mm (4 1/2 in.
audio output jack 4 3/4 in. 11 3/4 in.) (w/h/d) including
Component output: the projecting parts, the supplied lends hood
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) with lens cover, large eyecup, and excluding
PB/PR, CB/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) the grip belt
Video output: 135 mm 174 mm 384.5 mm (5 3/8 in.
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) unbalanced, sync 6 7/8 in. 15 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the
negative projecting parts, the supplied lens hood with
Audio output: lens cover, large eyecup, XLR Adaptor, and
-10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ the microphone (ECM-XM1) and excluding A
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Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ i
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840 g (1 lb 13 oz) including the supplied lens a
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REMOTE jack: Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm) 1285 g (2 lb 13 oz) including the supplied o
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HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector lens hood with lens cover, large eyecup, m
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USB jack: mini-AB (output only) battery (NP-FV70), XLR Adaptor, and the i
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Headphone jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) microphone (ECM-XM1) n
MIC input jack: Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm) AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks: Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
XLR3-pin, female 50 Hz/60 Hz
MIC: -60 dBu /-50 dBu /-40 dBu, 3 kΩ Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A
(kilohms)
Power consumption: 18 W
LINE: +4 dBu, 10 kΩ (kilohms)
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms) Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to
LCD screen 104 °F)
Picture: 8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Storage temperature: –20 C to + 60 C (‒4 °F to
Total number of pixels: 921 600 (1 920 480) +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm 29 mm 81 mm
(1 15/16 in. 1 3/16 in. 3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the
power cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 On trademarks
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V Corporation.
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
Maximum charge current: 3.0 A trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Capacity Corporation.
Typical: 14.0 Wh (2 060 mAh) “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
Minimum: 13.0 Wh (1 960 mAh) “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO
Type: Li-ion Duo,” “ ,” “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“ ,” “MagicGate,”
Design and specifications of your camcorder and “
,” “MagicGate Memory
accessories are subject to change without notice.
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
Manufactured under license from Dolby trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Laboratories.
Corporation.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of
the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
and “PlayStation” are registered trademarks
of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc..
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are
trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other
countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
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MultiMediaCard Association. Read “license3.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the
All other product names mentioned herein may CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of “C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software.
their respective companies. Furthermore,
and are not mentioned in each case in this On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
Handbook. The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
Notes on the License to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY included in the camcorder.
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE This informs you that you have a right to have
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA these software programs under the conditions of
IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A the supplied GPL/LGPL.
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN Source code is provided on the web. Use
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH the following URL to download it. When
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, downloading the source code, select NEX-FS100
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, as the model for your camcorder.
DENVER, COLORADO 80206. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE contents of source code.
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the
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PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
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NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE <HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM>
“C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software are
provided in your camcorder. We provide this
software based on license agreements with
their owners of copyright. Based on requests
by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform
you of the following. Please read the following
sections.
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Quick reference
Screen indicators
Right
Center
Indicator Meaning
Left Right
Wide Rec (89)
Recording image quality
(HD/STD) (56), frame rate
60i (60p/60i/24p) (56) and
recording mode (PS/FX/
FH/HQ/LP) (57)
00h00m Remaining battery
Recording/playback/
bottom editing media (26)
Left
While the camcorder is
Indicator Meaning connected to an external
MENU button (74) media device (66)
My Button (33) Time code (hour:minute:
00:00:00.00 second:frame)/user bit
Self-timer recording (82)
(47)
GPS triangulating status
(46) 00h00m Estimated recording
remaining time
[Face Detection] set to
[Off] (85) Photo size (89)
[Smile Shutter] set to [Off]
(85) 9999 Approximate number of
recordable photos and
SteadyShot (83) 9999 photo size
Conversion Lens (83) Playback folder
Zebra (87) Current playing movie or
Peaking (87) 100/112 photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
Intelligent Auto (face (36)
detection/scene detection/
camera-shake detection)
(81)
Multichannel audio (103)
Center
Indicator Meaning
[STBY]/[REC] Recording status (31)
Slide show set
NightShot (45)
Warning (105)
Playback mode (36)
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Bottom
Indicator Meaning
View Images button (34)
Wind Noise Reduct. (86)
Audio Level Display (88)
Low Lux (81)
EV AE Shift (81)
White Balance Shift (81)
Tele Macro (82)
Cinematone (82)
Shutter Speed (81)
IRIS (81)
White Balance (51)
Slide show button
101-0005 Data file name (37)
Protected image (60)
Histogram (47)
Audio Format (86)
9dB Gain (50)
Manual ring zoom (42)
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Active Interface Shoe (12) Internal microphone (52)
(Movie) lamp (31) Accessory shoe (12)
MODE button (31, 33) IRIS PUSH AUTO button (50)
(Photo) lamp (32) NIGHTSHOT button (45)
AUTO/MANUAL switch (49) A/V Remote Connector (38)
Memory card ACCESS lamp (28) REMOTE jack
Memory card slot (28) The REMOTE jack is used for controlling
ACCESS lamp (28) playback, etc. on the video device and
peripherals connected to it.
CHG (charge) lamp (16)
Speaker
DC IN jack (16)
Drain (7)
OPEN/LOCK knob (27)
Hook for a shoulder belt
RESET button
POWER switch (16)
If you press the RESET button, all settings
including the clock setting return to the START/STOP button (31)
default. (headphones) jack
For stereo mini-jack headphones
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Microphone (13) Power zoom lever (42)
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XLR Adaptor (12) Viewfinder (24)
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Lens cover lever (14) Large eyecup (24) e
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LCD screen/Touch panel (23, 47) MIC input jack e
Battery cover (16) Remote sensor
(USB) jack Point the Wireless Remote Commander
HDMI OUT jack (38) (p. 129) towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
DISPLAY button (23)
Recording lamp (31)
(View Images) button (34)
The lamp flashes when the remaining
recording media capacity or battery power
is low.
Infrared port (45)
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Lens hood with lens cover (14) AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (54)
ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch (42, 43, 49) AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (54)
FOCUS button (43) AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (54)
IRIS button (49) LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch (54)
EXPANDED FOCUS button (44) INPUT2 jack (53)
HISTOGRAM button (47) INPUT1 jack (53)
GPS antenna Cable holder (14)
REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch (53) Grip belt (30)
ATT (INPUT1) switch (53) Tripod receptacle
INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (53) Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the
ATT (INPUT2) switch (53) tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold
separately: the length of the screw must be less
INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (53) than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch (54)
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (24)
AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (54)
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Wireless Remote Notes
Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards
Commander
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light
Remove the insulation sheet before using
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
the Wireless Remote Commander.
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
Insulation sheet
When you are operating with the Wireless
Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder, your video device may also operate.
In that case, select a commander mode other
than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the
sensor of your video device with black paper.
To change the battery of the Wireless
Remote Commander
While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail
into the slit to pull out the battery case.
Place a new battery with the + side facing up.
Insert the battery case back into the Wireless
Remote Commander until it clicks.
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DATA CODE button (92) recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
TC RESET button (48)
SCAN/SLOW buttons (36) When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Wireless Remote
/ (Previous/Next) buttons (36) Commander may shorten, or the Wireless
PLAY button Remote Commander may not function
STOP button properly. In this case, replace the battery with
DISPLAY button (23) a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Transmitter
START/STOP button (31)
Power zoom buttons
PAUSE button
MODE button (31, 33)
You can change recording/playback mode.
////ENTER buttons
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Index
A D H
A/V connecting cable.................70 Data Code..............................21, 92 HD/STD Setting .........................56
Abroad .......................................111 Date & Time ................................20 HDMI/Component ....................93
AE Shift ........................................81 Date & Time Format ..................96 HDMI TC Output ......................93
AGC Limit ...................................80 Date & Time Setting...................96 Histogram..............................47, 87
Area Setting .................................96 Date/Time....................................21 HQ ................................................57
Aspect...........................................88 Date Rec .......................................84
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Audio............................................76 Delete ...........................................59
Image quality...............................56
Audio Format ..............................86 Digital Zoom ...............................83
Image Size ....................................89
Audio Level Display ...................88 Direct Copy .................................68
Indoor ..........................................51
Audio Output Timing ................86 Disc recorder ...............................70
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Auto Area ADJ ............................97 Display Setting ............................94
.....................................................116
Auto Back Light ..........................84 Disp Output.................................93
Int. Mic. Sensitivity ....................86
Auto Clock ADJ ..........................96 Divide ...........................................62
Int. Mic. Wind NR......................86
AVCHD format.........................114 Down Convert Type ...................93
Intelligent Auto ...........................81
Dual Rec ......................................45
B IRIS.........................................49, 81
Dubbing .................................60, 64
Battery Info..................................96 DVD writer..................................69 L
Battery of the Wireless Remote
Commander ..............................129 E Language Setting ..................22, 95
LCD Brightness...........................94
Battery pack.................................16 Edit/Copy ....................................91
Level .............................................87
Beep ..............................................93 Empty ...........................................58
Low Lux .......................................81
Blu-ray disc..................................57 Event Index..................................34
LP..................................................57
C Expanded focus...........................44
External media ............................66 M
Calibration.................................119
Maintenance ..............................114
Camera/Audio ............................80 F
Camera Data ...............................92 Face...............................................76 Manual Settings ..........................75
Marker..........................................87
Camera Data Display .................88 Face Detection ............................85
Media Info ...................................89
Camera Settings ..........................75 FH .................................................57
Media Select ................................26
Capturing a photo from a movie File Number ................................90
.......................................................62 Memory card...................... 26, 115
Focus ............................................81
Center...........................................87 “Memory Stick” media...... 27, 115
Format..........................................58
Charging the battery pack .........16 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
Frame Rate.............................56, 89 media................................... 27, 116
Charging the battery pack abroad
.............................................. 19, 111 Fully charged ...............................17 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media
FX .................................................57 (Mark2)............................... 27, 116
Cinematone .................................82
Menus...........................................75
Clock Settings .............................78 G
Mirror mode ...............................47
Color ............................................87
Gain ..............................................50
Moisture condensation ............118
Color Bar .....................................84
General Settings..........................77
Movies ....................................31, 36
Color Bar Tone............................84
Golf Shot ......................................79
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ...............114
Connection..................................77
GPS ...............................................46
Conversion Lens .........................83 My Button ....................................48
GPS Information ........................94
Coordinates .................................92
GPS Setting..................................95
Copy .............................................61 Guide Frame................................88
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N Shooting Assist............................76 White Balance .............................51
NightShot.....................................45 Shooting Mode............................79 White Balance Shift ....................81
NIGHTSHOT Light ...................84 Shutter Speed ..............................81 Wide angle ...................................42
NTSC..........................................111 Smile Sensitivity..........................86 Wide Rec......................................89
Smile Shutter .........................45, 85
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Smooth Slow Rec ........................79
One Push .....................................51 Zebra ............................................87
Specifications ............................120
Operation Time ..........................96 Spot Focus ...................................80 Zoom ............................................42
Original........................................61 SteadyShot (Movie) ....................83
Outdoor .......................................51 SteadyShot (Photo).....................83
Summer Time .............................96
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Supplied items...............................2
Peaking.........................................87
Photos ....................................32, 37 T
Playback Settings ........................77 TC/UB..........................................90
Playing..........................................34 TC/UB Disp ................................47
Precautions ................................114 TC Format ...................................90
Protect ..........................................60 TC Make ......................................91
PS ..................................................57 TC Preset .....................................48
TC Run.........................................91
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Tele Macro ...................................82
Rec/Media SET ...........................89
Telephoto .....................................42
REC Lamp ...................................95
Thumbnail ...................................59
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Recording ....................................30 i
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Tripod.........................................128 e
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number of recordable photos TV.................................................38
.....................................................108 TV color systems ......................111
Remote Ctrl .................................95
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Repair Img.DB F. ............. 103, 105 UB Preset .....................................48
RESET ........................................126 UB Time Rec ...............................91
USB cable .....................................69
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USB Connect...............................69
Safety Zone ..................................88
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Saving images in external media
.......................................................66 VBR ............................................109
Screen indicators ......................124 VF Back Light .............................94
Self-diagnosis display/Warning Volume .........................................86
indicators ...................................105
Self-Timer....................................82 W
Setting the date and time ...........20 Wall outlet (wall socket) ............16
Setup.............................................92 Warning messages ....................106
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