Page 2 - Owner’s Record; WARNING
2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbo...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not bl...
Page 4 - plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
4 • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not ...
Page 5 - Read this first; Battery pack; CAUTION
5 Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. To handle the recorded images on your computer Refer to “Help” on the supplied CD-ROM “Content Management Utility.” Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire ...
Page 6 - For the State of California, USA only; Declaration of Conformity
6 UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669).The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Informa...
Page 9 - Using the camcorder; • Do not hold the camcorder by the; Notes on use
9 Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards, and SDHC memory cards in your camcorder. You cannot use a MultiMedia Card.• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are both call...
Page 10 - On recording
10 About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for ...
Page 11 - On playing back movies; Save all your recorded image data
11 – Images on the screen look horizontally divided when a subject is lighted with a flash. The phenomena can be reduced by using a slower shutter speed. On playing back movies • Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefo...
Page 12 - Table of Contents; Getting Started
12 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 3 Read this first ........................................................................................... 5 Step 1: Checking supplied items ..........................................................
Page 15 - Step 1: Checking supplied items
15 Gett in g S ta rte d Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • Memory cards are not included. See pages 9 and 99 for types of memory cards that yo...
Page 16 - Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover; in the illustration while
16 Step 2: 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 2 until it is locked. To remove the lens hood with lens cover Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow 2 in the illustr...
Page 17 - Step 3: Charging the battery pack; Notes; With the
17 Gett in g S ta rte d Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor. b Notes • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 100). 1 Press the battery pack against the back of your camcord...
Page 18 - After charging the battery; Tips; To remove the battery pack
18 5 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). The CHG lamp lights up and charging starts. After charging the battery The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function (p....
Page 19 - Using an outside power source
19 Gett in g S ta rte d – The battery pack is too cold. Remove the battery pack and put it in a warm place. – The battery pack is too hot. Remove the battery pack and put it in a cool place. • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of...
Page 20 - Hold the camcorder properly.; To turn off the power; Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (
20 2 Hold the camcorder properly. 3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). b Notes • If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions (p. 93). Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Open the LCD panel 180 deg...
Page 21 - Viewfinder
21 Gett in g S ta rte d You can view picture using the viewfinder to save the battery, or when the picture on the LCD screen is not clear. b 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 ...
Page 22 - Step 6: Setting the date and time; Skip to step; Press the MENU button.
22 Step 6: Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. z Tips • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months , the built-in rechargeable bat...
Page 23 - Changing the language setting
23 Gett in g S ta rte d The clock starts. • Set [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. • You can set any year up to the year 2037.• For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM. z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the selected memory ...
Page 24 - To eject the memory card; Lightly push the memory card once.
24 Database File.] screen appears. Follow the screen indication, and touch [YES]. To eject the memory card Lightly push the memory card once. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, ej...
Page 25 - Recording; Open the shutter of the lens hood.
25 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Recording/Playback Recording Your camcorder records movies on memory cards. Do the following steps to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). The factory setting is high de...
Page 26 - The recording lamp lights up during recording.
26 2 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. 3 Press the record button or the handle record button. The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the record button or the handle record button again. z Tips • When recording in high definition ...
Page 27 - To change the setting; Press MENU; Selecting the recording format
27 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k b Notes • Do not eject the memory card that is currently being used for recording. Replace only the memory card whose slot lamp is off. • Even if you press the memory card slot button, A or B, while recording movies, you cannot switch the slot currently being used. • Wh...
Page 29 - Adjusting the zoom; Using the power zoom lever
29 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings . Move the power zoom lever D slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. z Tips • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wi...
Page 30 - To restore automatic adjustment; Adjusting the focus manually
30 You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes.– To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background. – When yo...
Page 31 - Adjusting the image brightness; Adjusting the iris
31 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k [EXPANDED FOCUS] is assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (p. 43).Press the ASSIGN 7 button.[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing. The screen returns to the ...
Page 32 - To adjust the iris automatically; To adjust the gain automatically; Adjusting the gain; Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
32 2 When the iris is automatically adjusted, press the IRIS button E . next to the iris value disappears, or the iris value appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the iris with the iris ring A . When you assign [PUSH AUTO IRIS] to one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can automatically adjust the iris while pres...
Page 34 - of
34 recording environment. You can store white balance values in memory A ( A) and memory B ( B), respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off.When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR] or [INDOOR] is selected, according to which one you previ...
Page 35 - Press the WHT BAL button; To cancel the picture profile recording; EXEC dial; To change the picture profile; Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
35 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO. b Notes • When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO, other manual adjusted items (iris, gain, and shutter speed) also become automatic. You can customize th...
Page 37 - GAMMA; To select a gamma curve.; COLOR MODE; To set type and level of colors.; COLOR LEVEL; To set the color level.; COLOR PHASE; To set the color phase.; WB SHIFT; To set items for the white balance shift.
37 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k GAMMA To select a gamma curve. COLOR MODE To set type and level of colors. COLOR LEVEL To set the color level. COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item Description and settings [STANDARD] Standard gamma curve [CINEMATON...
Page 38 - DETAIL; To set items for the detail.; SKINTONE DETAIL; To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.; COPY; To reset the picture profile to the default setting.
38 DETAIL To set items for the detail. SKINTONE DETAIL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting. Item Description and settings Sets the deta...
Page 39 - See page 35 for the location of the buttons.; To reset the picture profile settings; Audio setup; Channel setting
39 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number See page 35 for the location of the buttons. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B . 2 Select the picture profile number that you want to copy from with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A . 3 Select [SETTING] t ...
Page 40 - When the CH1 is set to INPUT1; Adjusting the volume
40 When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC When the CH1 is set to INPUT1 2 Set the INPUT1 switch B to an appropriate position for the microphone connected to the INPUT1 jack A . LINE: For inputting sound from an audio device MIC: For inputting sound from an external microphone that does not support th...
Page 41 - of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.; Press the MODE button.; REC MODE; Setting the headphone sound
41 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch E of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO. z Tips • To check other audio settings, press the STATUS CHECK button G . • For other settings, see the (AUDIO SET) menu (p. 75). You can select the channel, CH...
Page 43 - Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons; Press the MENU button
43 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 7 buttons. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that ...
Page 44 - PUSH EXEC dial; Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)
44 • [--------] appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button. 4 Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A . 5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A . 6 Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A . 7 Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen. ...
Page 45 - Playback; You can play back movies as follows:; Slide the POWER switch to ON.; The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds.
45 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Playback You can play back movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the VISUAL INDEX button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds. You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by pressing the MODE button, followed by touching [PLAY] t [V...
Page 47 - Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.; To adjust the volume; Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons.; To return to the recording mode; Press the VISUAL INDEX button.; Viewing still images
47 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. b Notes • You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders. z Tips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch / during pause...
Page 48 - Touch the playback mode, then select; Your camcorder displays the selected still image.
48 2 Touch the playback mode, then select (still image). 3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view.The first touch will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the screen. A Date and time of recording B Resolution C Image size D Playback folder E Playback f...
Page 49 - Press the DATA CODE button; Changing the screen
49 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder You can turn on and off the display of the time code, and other information on the screen. Press the DISPLAY button B . The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as you press the button.In the reco...
Page 50 - Press the STATUS CHECK button; To hide the display
50 b Notes • The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris and flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder. You can check t...
Page 51 - Connecting a monitor or a TV; Jacks on your camcorder; Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
51 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k Connecting a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection.Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 19).Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jack...
Page 52 - Connecting to a high definition TV
52 Connecting to a high definition TV : Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable TV Menu Setting (REC/OUT SET) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [COMPONENT OUTPUT] t [1080i/480i] (default) (p. 74) b Notes • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output...
Page 55 - When connecting to your TV via a VCR
55 R e co rd in g/ Pl aybac k * Change the settings according to the TV connected. When connecting to your TV via a VCR Select the connecting method with [VIDEO OUT] (p. 74) depending on the input jack of the VCR. Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR. Set the input selector on the ...
Page 56 - Operating the MODE menu; Set the POWER switch to ON.; To hide the MODE menu screen; Touch; To return to the previous screen
56 Editing Operating the MODE menu You can edit the recorded movies, format memory cards, etc. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the MODE button. 3 Touch the desired category. Example: [EDIT] category 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [DELETE] 5 Operate following the instructions on the screen....
Page 57 - in; select the desired; Touch the movie or still image marked with
57 E d it in g Protecting recorded images (Protect) Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. z Tips • You can also protect movies and still images by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the playback screen. 1 Press the MODE button. 2 Touch [EDIT] t [PROTE...
Page 58 - Using the Playlist of movies; Creating the Playlist
58 Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected.The original movies are not changed even if you edit or erase the movies added to the Playlist. b Notes • High definition image quality (HD) movies and standard definition image quality (SD...
Page 59 - To change the order within the Playlist
59 E d it in g z Tips • Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . z Tips • Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted. • You can also erase movies by pressing the MENU button on the Playlist scree...
Page 60 - Dividing a movie; The selected movie starts playback.
60 quality of the movies, start again from the beginning. 6 Touch t . b Notes • The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie:– [2.1M] with high definition image quality (HD) – [0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition image quality (SD) – [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard ...
Page 62 - In step
62 z Tips • Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. 5 Touch t [YES] t . To delete all movies/still images at one time In step 3 , touch [MOVIE DELETE ALL] t select the desired memory card and image quality t [YES] t [YES] t . • To delete all still ...
Page 63 - MEDIA; The format screen appears.
63 E d it in g Preventing data on the memory card from being recovered Unintelligible data will be written on the memory card. Thus, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. Even if you format the memory card, there may be some data remaining. Therefore, when you dispose of or tran...
Page 64 - and quit the management
64 Repairing the image database file This function checks the management information and the consistency of movies on the memory card, and repairs any inconsistencies found. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from...
Page 65 - Me; Operating the menu; The menu screen appears.
65 Usin g the Me n u Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. z Tips • You may select menu items also with the B / b buttons. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen app...
Page 67 - Menu items; : Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the
67 Usin g the Me n u . Menu items z : Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the format, perform the functions by the MODE button, or turn off the camcorder. : Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons. (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 69) GAIN SET AGC LIMIT MINUS AGC IRIS RIN...
Page 69 - The default settings are marked with; ON; INTELLIGENT
69 Usin g the Me n u (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 65 for details on selecting menu items. You ...
Page 71 - reduction; camera-shake reduction; STEADYSHOT
71 Usin g the Me n u b Notes • [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] when you set [BACK LIGHT] to [ ON ]. • [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] if all of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. z Tips • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 43). x SET B STEADYSHOT You can activate the came...
Page 72 - FADER; COLOR BAR
72 When you set this function to [ON] ( ), the displayed image becomes about 1.5 times larger. The image quality decreases because the image is digitally processed. This function helps you to focus on far-away subjects such as a wild bird away at a distance. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • T...
Page 73 - Selects a type of the color bars.; REC FORMAT
73 Usin g the Me n u x TYPE Selects a type of the color bars. z Tips • You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as [ON/OFF] (p. 43). TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4 (75% brightness of TYPE 3) (REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/VIDEO OUT, etc.) The default setting...
Page 74 - VIDEO OUT
74 x HDMI OUTPUT You can select the resolution of the output signal from the HDMI OUT jack. B AUTO 720p/480i 1080i/480i 480p 480i x COMPONENT OUTPUT You can select the resolution of the output signal from the COMPONENT OUT jacks. 720p/480i B 1080i/480i 480i x TV TYPE You need to convert the signal d...
Page 75 - AUDIO LIMIT; XLR SET
75 Usin g the Me n u (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO LIMIT/XLR SET, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 65 for details on selecting menu items. You can set the clipping-noise reduction func...
Page 77 - LEVEL; ZEBRA; COLOR; CENTER; MARKER
77 Usin g the Me n u (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF BACKLIGHT/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 65 for details on selecting menu items. You can di...
Page 79 - VF BACKLIGHT
79 Usin g the Me n u B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced. You can ad...
Page 80 - OFF
80 (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 65 for details on selecting menu items. See page 43. See page 22. You can adjust a time differen...
Page 81 - Saving images with a computer; Step 1 Checking the computer system; Turn on the computer.
81 Con nec ting w ith a Com p u ter Connecting with a Computer Saving images with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can perform following operations using “Content Management Utility.”• Importing images to a computer• Viewing imported imagesTo save movies using a computer, install the so...
Page 82 - qd; Saving images with a computer (Continued)
82 • If the screen does not appear, click [Start] t [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM). 4 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [OK]. 5 When the install wizard screen appears, click [Next]. 6 Confirm the license agreement...
Page 83 - ting; Troubleshooting; The power does not turn on or abruptly turns off.; The camcorder gets warm.; Check your camcorder, referring to the items on pages 83 to 91.; Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander
83 Troubleshoo ting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the flow chart below. • Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander···p. 83• Memory card···p. 85• Recording···p. 86• Playback···p. 89• Connecting to TV···p. 90• Dubbing/Editing/Connec...
Page 85 - Memory card
85 Troubleshoo ting Another video device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device.• Cover the sensor of your video device with black paper. When a device is connected to the REMOTE jack, the camcorder or the dev...
Page 86 - The recording does not start when you press the record button.; The handle zoom does not work.
86 Troubleshooting (Continued) The recording does not start when you press the record button. • The playback screen is displayed. Finish playback operation (p. 45).• There is no empty space on the memory card. Replace the memory card with new one, delete unnecessary images (p. 61) or format the memo...
Page 89 - The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing.
89 Troubleshoo ting Refer also to the “Memory card” section (p. 85). The desired images cannot be found. Images cannot be played back. • Select the memory card and image quality of the image you want to play back on the VISUAL INDEX screen (p. 45). • Image data cannot be played back if you have modi...
Page 90 - The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.; Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen.; Connecting to TV
90 Troubleshooting (Continued) Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the component video cable. • Set [VIDEO OUT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 74).• When you are using the component video cable, make sure that you connect the red and white plugs...
Page 91 - Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices
91 Troubleshoo ting Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISPLAY OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with the A/V connecting cable (p. 79). Dubbing cannot be done correctly using the A/V connecting cable. • The A/V connecting cable is not connected...
Page 92 - Warning indicators and messages; (Warning indicator pertaining
92 Warning indicators and messages When an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.You can fix some problems associated with the symptoms yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authoriz...
Page 93 - Buffer overflow; Warning messages
93 Troubleshoo ting - - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card) • Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 80), you hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen. If messages appear on the screen, fol...
Page 94 - No further selection is possible.; Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
94 Cannot recover data. • Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert memory card A. Reinsert memory card B. • Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even then the message appears, the memory card could be da...
Page 95 - Recording time of movies; Recording time; Playing time
95 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n Additional Information Recording time of movies “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality. Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. (unit: minute) b Notes • Top: When the LCD b...
Page 97 - Using your camcorder abroad; Power supply
97 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 10...
Page 98 - File/folder structure on the memory card
98 File/folder structure on the memory card 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 ** SD memory card, SDHC memory card A Image ma...
Page 99 - Maintenance and precautions; What is the AVCHD format?; Video signal; About the AVCHD format
99 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n Maintenance and precautions What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal, using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress...
Page 100 - On image data compatibility
100 • It is recommended to make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. • Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. • Do not attach a label or the like on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or a “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor...
Page 101 - To charge the battery pack; • x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the
101 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.With an AC Adaptor, the remaining battery time and charging time appear. To charge the battery ...
Page 102 - On use and care; When not using your camcorder for a; Moisture condensation; If moisture condensation has occurred
102 On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations.– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or becom...
Page 103 - LCD screen; To clean the LCD screen; On handling the casing; months
103 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour). LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LC...
Page 104 - Procedures
104 charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC...
Page 105 - Specifications; negative; Input connectors
105 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n Specifications System Video signal NTSC color, EIA standardsHDTV 1080/60i Video recording system HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHDSD image quality: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit)Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed Still im...
Page 106 - excluding the projecting parts; Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570
106 (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) Input/Output connectors USB jack mini-B Remote jack Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm) LCD screen Picture 8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 921 600 (1 920 × 480) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack)DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumptio...
Page 107 - On trademarks
107 Addi tional I n fo rmat io n On trademarks • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick ,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO-...
Page 108 - On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
108 On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camcorder.This informs you that you have a right to have acc...
Page 109 - re; Identifying parts and controls; Microphone holder
109 Quick Refe re nce Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A VIDEO OUT jack/AUDIO OUT jacks (51) B COMPONENT OUT jack (51) C HDMI OUT jack (51) D USB jack (81) E CHG (charge) lamp (17) F DC IN jack (17) G Hook for shoulder strap (111) H Handle zoom l...
Page 110 - ASSIGN 5/AE SHIFT button; Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
110 A Lens (16) B Lens hood with lens cover (16) C Internal microphone (39) D Front recording lamp (80)The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of the memory card or battery is low. E Remote sensor (80) F ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button (43) G ASSIGN 5/AE SHIFT button * (43) H ASSIGN 6/VISUAL INDE...
Page 111 - Hook for shoulder strap; To attach a shoulder strap
111 Quick Refe re nce A Hook for shoulder strap B Focus ring (30) C Lens cover lever (16) D Zoom ring (29) E Iris ring (31) F GAIN button (32) G WHT BAL button * (33) H SHUTTER SPEED button (32) I AUTO/MANUAL switch (31) J i (headphones) jack For stereo mini-jack headphones K BATT RELEASE button (18...
Page 113 - Transmitter; Wireless Remote Commander
113 Quick Refe re nce Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. A DATA CODE button (49) B TC RESET buttonThis button does not work with this camcorder. C SCAN/SLOW buttons (45) D . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons (45) E PLAY button (45) F STOP button (45) G DISPLAY button (49)...
Page 114 - Screen indicators; Upper left; Data code during recording
114 Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Bottom z Tips • Indicators may look different or appear at different positions. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the memory card. They are not displayed while recording. However, you ca...
Page 115 - Index
115 Continued , Quick Refe re nce Index A AC Adaptor...........................17 Access lamp ..........................23 ACTIVE STEADYSHOT ....71 AE RESPONSE ....................70 AE SHIFT .......................70, 87 AE SHIFT/ASSIGN 5 button ..............................................43 AF A...
Page 119 - de la ilustración
119 S panis h Q uic k G uide/G uía rápida en es pañol Paso 2: Colocación del parasol del objetivo con tapa del objetivo Alinee las marcas en el parasol con las marcas en la videocámara y gire el parasol del objetivo en la dirección que indica la flecha 2 hasta que se bloquee. Para extraer el parasol...
Page 120 - Paso 3: Carga de la batería; Notas; Con la marca
120 Paso 3: Carga de la batería Puede cargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L) con el adaptador de alimentación de ca suministrado. b Notas • No se puede utilizar baterías que no sean “InfoLITHIUM” (serie L). 1 Ejerza presión sobre la batería contra la parte posterior de la videocámara y deslícela ...
Page 121 - Después de cargar la batería; Consejos; Para retirar la batería
121 S panis h Q uic k G uide/G uía rápida en es pañol 5 Ajuste el interruptor POWER en OFF (CHG). El indicador CHG se enciende y se inicia el proceso de carga. Después de cargar la batería El indicador CHG se apaga cuando la batería está completamente cargada. Desconecte el adaptador de alimentación...
Page 123 - Para apagar la videocámara; Abra el panel LCD 180 grados (; Panel LCD
123 S panis h Q uic k G uide/G uía rápida en es pañol 2 Sostenga la videocámara correctamente. 3 Asegúrese de que la sostiene correctamente y luego ajuste la correa de sujeción. Para apagar la videocámara Deslice el interruptor POWER a la posición OFF (CHG). b Notas • Si en la pantalla aparecen mens...
Page 124 - Visor
124 z Consejos • Puede ajustar el brillo de la pantalla LCD en [BRILLO LCD]. Puede ver imágenes utilizando el visor para ahorrar energía de la batería o cuando la imagen en la pantalla LCD no sea clara. b Notas • Es posible que los colores primarios produzcan algún resplandor cuando en el visor uste...
Page 125 - Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora; Vaya directamente al paso; Presione el botón MENU.
125 S panis h Q uic k G uide/G uía rápida en es pañol Paso 6: Ajuste de la fecha y la hora Ajuste la fecha y la hora cuando use la videocámara por primera vez. De lo contrario, la pantalla [AJUS.RELOJ] aparecerá cada vez que encienda la videocámara. z Consejos • Si no usa la videocámara durante apro...
Page 126 - El reloj se pone en marcha.; Cambio del ajuste de idioma
126 El reloj se pone en marcha. • Ajuste [HORA VERANO] en la posición [ACTIVADO] para avanzar 1 h • Puede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el año 2037. • Para la medianoche, ajústelo en 12:00 AM. Para el mediodía, ajústelo en 12:00 PM. z Consejos • La fecha y la hora se graban automáticamente en la t...
Page 127 - Para expulsar la tarjeta de memoria
127 S panis h Q uic k G uide/G uía rápida en es pañol • Cuando inserta una nueva tarjeta de memoria en modo de espera, aparece la pantalla [Crear nuevo arch.base de datos de imágenes.]. Siga las indicaciones en pantalla y toque [SÍ]. Para expulsar la tarjeta de memoria Empuje suavemente la tarjeta d...
Page 128 - Grabación; Abra el obturador del parasol del objetivo.
128 Grabación/Reproducción Grabación La videocámara graba películas en las tarjetas de memoria. Proceda de la siguiente forma para grabar películas. • Esta videocámara puede grabar películas con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD) o calidad de imagen de definición estándar (SD). El ajuste pred...
Page 129 - El indicador de grabación se enciende durante la grabación.
129 S panis h Q uic k G uide/G uía rápida en es pañol 2 Deslice el interruptor POWER a la posición ON mientras presiona el botón verde. 3 Presione el botón de grabación o el botón de grabación de la manija. El indicador de grabación se enciende durante la grabación. Para detener la grabación de una ...
Page 130 - Para cambiar el ajuste; Presione MENU; Selección del formato de grabación
130 Grabación continua en las tarjetas de memoria, una después de otra (Grabación con relevo) Inserte las tarjetas de memoria en las ranuras A y B, de manera que la videocámara cambie la tarjeta de memoria A (o B) justo antes de que se termine el espacio de la otra tarjeta y continúe grabando en la ...
Page 132 - Printed in Japan
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.