Page 2 - Using the “Handycam” Handbook; Searching for information quickly
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder ...
Page 3 - Read this first; Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; LCD Screen
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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 connection support cable (1) Use this cable when the Bui...
Page 5 - Notes on use
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with ...
Page 6 - Recording; Enjoy useful functions
US Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Recording Capturing images beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto (34) Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject (36) Spot Focus (69) Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (67) Smth Slw R...
Page 8 - Playing back a digest of; Using; Editing on the camcorder
US Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (38) Fun & simple playback & edit Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (45) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (45), Deleting (42)) US
Page 9 - Easy ways to store; good memories; Saving; Easy uploading; PMB Portable
US Computer (50) Easy ways to store good memories Saving External media (55) Recorder (62) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable DVD writer (58, 61) US
Page 10 - Table of contents; Getting started
10 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Searching for information quickly .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 11 - Saving movies and photos with a computer
11 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Changing the settings for Highlight Playback .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 12 - Customizing your camcorder; Additional information
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Customizing your camcorder Using menus .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Operating menus .. . . . . ....
Page 13 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack; Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. ...
Page 14 - To charge the battery using your computer; This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available.
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available. Turn off the camcorder and attach the batte...
Page 15 - Charging time; To remove the battery pack; ) and remove the battery; To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source; pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.; Charging the battery pack abroad
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable * NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 315 NP-FV70 195 600 NP-FV100 390 1050 The charging times sh...
Page 16 - Notes on the battery pack; Notes on the AC Adaptor
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 24), the access lamp (p. 22) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during...
Page 17 - Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the; Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.; Select the desired geographical area with
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. 2 Select the des...
Page 18 - Select the date and time, touch
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value,...
Page 19 - To turn off the power; Close the LCD screen.; Changing the language setting; Touch
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 82) is set to [Off ], turn off your ...
Page 20 - Step 3: Preparing the recording media; icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder.; Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.; To check the recording media settings; recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX130 Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180 * Internal memory Memory c...
Page 21 - Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX160/CX180). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Sti...
Page 22 - memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.; To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a...
Page 23 - Fasten the grip belt.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX130: Memory card HDR-CX160/CX180: Internal recording media Tips To cha...
Page 24 - Recording movies; To display items on the LCD screen again
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Recording movies Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD scre...
Page 25 - To capture smiles
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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. 73). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording, image quality is...
Page 26 - Data code during recording; a desired setting; Shooting photos; Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, touch (MEN...
Page 27 - Press; The Event View screen appears after some seconds.; To the MENU screen
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Playback. on.the.camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HD...
Page 28 - Touch an image you want to view.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Highlight Playback button * Change Event Scale button * Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is d...
Page 29 - Operating the camcorder while playing a movie; The figure below will be displayed when you select [; To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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 touc...
Page 30 - Viewing photos; below will be displayed when you select [
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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. Tips To repeat Sli...
Page 31 - Playing images on a TV; Connection methods and the image; Output connectors on the camcorder; Connect the camcorder to a TV.; List of connection; Connecting to a high definition TV; When the recording quality is high
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Playing images on 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 TV is connected, and the connectors used. Output connectors on the cam...
Page 32 - When movies are recorded with high
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recoded with standard image quality (STD...
Page 33 - When connecting to your TV via a VCR; Using “BRAVIA” Sync
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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 qu...
Page 34 - Advanced operations; Useful functions for; Zooming; at the right bottom on; Face detection
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 42 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Move the power zoom lever s...
Page 35 - Camera-shake detection; Selecting the recording mode
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camera- shake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Selec...
Page 36 - Recording modes and the media; Using the Tracking focus function; When you touch a face
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Recording modes and the media Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected. For details on a save operation using the external devices, see page 53. Types of media Recording mode PS * FX FH/ HQ/LP On this...
Page 38 - Recording in mirror mode; Enjoying a digest of
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( ). Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Enjoy...
Page 39 - The LCD screen during Highlight; Highlight Playback has finished.; You can make various settings for Highlight; during Highlight Playback.; You can set the following items.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US The LCD screen during Highlight Playback To stop a Highlight Playback To pause, touch . To stop, touch . To watch a Highlight Playback again Touch [Replay] on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished. Notes Highlight Playback scenes wi...
Page 40 - To play back a saved scenario
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a Highlight Playback, and then touch . Notes The audio used for the Highlight Playback will be converted to 2ch stereo. The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops. When yo...
Page 42 - Making good use of; Deleting movies and photos; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos in an event
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not ...
Page 43 - To undo the protection of movies and
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. Touch (MENU) [Edit/ Copy] [Protect]. To select and protect movies, touch [Multiple ...
Page 44 - The media selection screen appears.; Touch the type of copy operation.; images and copy them; Select the image to be copied.; select multiple images.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing. Tips The original copy of the image will not be deleted after the copy operation has been c...
Page 45 - Dividing a movie; You can divide a movie to delete; Capturing a photo from a movie; You can capture images from movies
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Dividing a movie You can divide a movie to delete unnecessary parts. Touch [ Divide] on the movie playback screen. Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses. Touch / to adjust the dividing point ...
Page 47 - Selecting the method for creating a disc; Disc type
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image qual...
Page 48 - Discs you can use with “PMB”
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 52. Disc type Features DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL Unrewritable DVD-RW/DVD+RW Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the...
Page 49 - Creating a disc with; Movies and photos recorded on your
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image qu...
Page 50 - Importing movies and
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor ...
Page 51 - Saving images on a; Playing an AVCHD recording disc on a
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Saving images on a disc You can select movies that have been imported to a computer and save them on a disc. 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. See page 47 for the type of discs you can use. If any other softwa...
Page 52 - Creating a Blu-ray disc
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 50). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Softw...
Page 53 - Saving images with an external device; Selecting a method for saving images with an; method to be used according to the device.; External media device
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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 de...
Page 54 - The types of media on which images are saved; Refer to “Recording modes and the media” on page 36.; The devices on which the created disc can be played back; DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD); Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US The types of media on which images are saved Refer to “Recording modes and the media” on page 36. 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 ...
Page 55 - Saving images on an; You can save movies and photos on an; Functions available after saving images
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes For...
Page 56 - on the camcorder; When connecting an external media
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the camco...
Page 57 - To disconnect the external media; Saving desired movies and photos
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode ([Event View] or Event Index is displayed) of the external media device. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. Notes The number of scenes you can s...
Page 58 - Discs that can be used
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 31). You can play back the high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external me...
Page 59 - Perform this operation in the following
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 3 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. HDR-CX130 Movies that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on any disc can be sav...
Page 60 - To create another disc of the same; on the
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch on the camcorder screen. To create another disc of the same cont...
Page 61 - Creating a high
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear on the index screen on the camcorder. Press the play button on the DVD writer. You can also operate by the camcorder screen. After the operation is completed, touch...
Page 62 - Creating a standard
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Connection)] [USB Connect]. 3 Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen. The displayed recording media differ de...
Page 63 - A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO; connecting cable with S VIDEO
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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 VID...
Page 64 - Using menus; Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode); Operating menus; Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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. ...
Page 65 - Menu lists; Shooting Mode
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie 66 Photo 66 Smth Slw REC 66 Golf Shot 67 Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance 68 Spot Meter/Fcs 68 Spot Meter 69 Spot Focus 69 Exposure 69 Focus 69 Low Lux 70 (Camera Settings) Scene Selection 70 Fader 71 Sel...
Page 66 - Movie; To change the timing at which the
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US (General Settings) Beep 82 LCD Brightness 82 A. Shut Off 82 Power On By LCD 82 Language Setting 82 Calibration 100 Battery Info 82 Demo Mode 83 (Clock Settings) Date & Time Setting 83 Date & Time 83 Summer Time 83 Date & Time Format ...
Page 67 - Golf Shot
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using [...
Page 68 - White Balance; Auto
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 64) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Auto The white balance is adjusted aut...
Page 69 - Spot Focus; Exposure
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on st...
Page 70 - Low Lux; You can record bright color images, even in; Scene Selection; You can record images effectively in various
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards ...
Page 71 - Fader; Off; Tele Macro; Off
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Snow** ( ) Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. Notes If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance] setting is canceled. Fade...
Page 72 - Active; SteadyShot; On; Digital Zoom; Conversion Lens
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off ] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect, pe...
Page 73 - Auto Back Light; Smile Shutter; Smile Sensitivity
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Off Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. Face Detection You can set the camcorder...
Page 74 - Guide Frame; Display Setting
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Blt-in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Off The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. Wind Noise Reduct....
Page 75 - Image Quality/Size; REC Mode; Setting
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) See “Using menus” (p. 64) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . REC Mode See page 35. Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definit...
Page 76 - Image Size; You can select a size for the photos you are; Playback Function; Event View
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. 3.3M ( ) Records photos clearly (2,112 × 1,584). 2.5M ( ) Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (2,112 × 1,188). 1.9M ( ) Allows you to record more photos in rela...
Page 77 - Delete; Setup; Media Info; To turn off the display; Format
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 64) on the operation. Delete See page 42. Protect See page 43. Copy (HDR-CX160/CX180) See page 43. Direct Copy See page 58. Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 64) on the operation....
Page 78 - To prevent data on the internal; File Number; Series; Data Code
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camco...
Page 79 - Camera Data; Volume
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Camera Data Displays camera setting data. Date/Time Date Time Camera Data SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed IRIS (Aperture value) Gain Brightness Exposure Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect...
Page 80 - Component; camcorder to a TV with the component; HDMI Resolution; Select the output image resolution when
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 4:3 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below. Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode Notes Horizontal to verti...
Page 81 - USB Connect; USB LUN Setting; Disc Burn
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) When connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with a HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV (p. 33). On Operat...
Page 82 - To close the battery information screen
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Beep On A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Off Cancels the melody. LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Normal Normal setting (normal brightness). Bright Select this when the...
Page 83 - Demo Mode; Daylight Savings/Summer Time; Area Setting; Home
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Demo Mode When the camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) and no operation is performed for about 10 minutes with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing. On The demonstration ap...
Page 84 - Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your; Overall operations
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 84 to 93), and inspect your camcorder. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after abou...
Page 85 - Batteries/power sources
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US The menu settings have been changed automatically. While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically. The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie...
Page 86 - LCD screen
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US The battery pack is quickly discharged. The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a...
Page 88 - Playback
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Horizontal stripes appear on the images. This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ SteadyShot] to...
Page 89 - Playback on the TV
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. The playback device does not support playing back memory cards (p. 4). Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable t...
Page 90 - Connecting to a computer; Warning indicators
0 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US 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...
Page 91 - Description of warning messages; If messages appear on the screen, follow the; Recording media
1 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 21. No memory card is inserted (p. 21). Fast flashing There are...
Page 93 - Other
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again. Format the memory card (p. 77). Note that if you format the memory card, all the recorded movies and photos are deleted. Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures. You can...
Page 94 - Using your camcorder; Power supply
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions 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 ...
Page 95 - Setting to the local time; camcorder abroad. Touch; World time difference
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Setting] [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time...
Page 96 - Maintenance and; About the AVCHD format; What is the AVCHD format?; About the memory card
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format 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 M...
Page 97 - Your camcorder operates only with an
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US On the memory card adaptor When using memory card with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunc...
Page 98 - About the remaining battery time; About handling of your camcorder; On use and care
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV70/ NP-FV100 (sold separately). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, ...
Page 99 - When not using your camcorder for a
Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accesso...
Page 101 - Note on disposal/transfer of the
101 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to some...
Page 102 - Notes on the License
10 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this Ha...
Page 103 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Left
10 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Quick reference Screen indicators Left Indicator Meaning MENU button (64)Self-timer recording (71) Wide Mode (75) Fader (71)[Face Detection] set to [Off ] (73)[Smile Shutter] set to [Off ] (73) Manual focus (69) Scene Selection (70) White...
Page 104 - Bottom; Parts and controls
10 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button (27)Micref Level low (74)Wind Noise Reduct. (74)Blt-in Zoom Mic (74)Low Lux (70)Spot Meter/Fcs (68)/ Spot Meter (69)/ Exposure (69) Intelligent Auto (34)Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name (30...
Page 106 - Index
10 Table of C on ten ts Enjo y Useful F unctions Index US Symbols 1080i/480i ....................................801080p/480p ..................................80480i ...............................................80 A A. Shut Off ...................................82A/V connecting cable...........3...