Page 2 - Read this first; WARNING; To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not; CAUTION; Battery pack; Notice for customers in the United
GB Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION Battery ...
Page 3 - FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE; Notice for the customers in the
GB FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70...
Page 4 - Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity
GB For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Custome...
Page 5 - Supplied items; CD-ROM “Handycam” Application; Using the camcorder; Shoe cover; Viewing 3D movies
GB Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) USB Adaptor Cable (1) Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installe...
Page 8 - About this manual, illustrations and; Notes on use
GB About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays In this manual, the and icons indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch, respectively. The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from...
Page 9 - Table of contents; Getting started; and
Table of c on ten ts GB Table of contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack .. . . . . . ....
Page 11 - Step 1: Charging the battery pack; Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
11 GB G etting star ted 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. 1 Turn off your camcorder by clos...
Page 12 - 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.
1 GB 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack Charging time NP-FV50 155 NP-FV70 (supplied) 195 NP-FV100 390 The charging times sho...
Page 13 - Notes on the battery pack; Charging the battery pack abroad
1 GB G etting star ted 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. 22), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the followi...
Page 14 - Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.; Your camcorder is turned on.; Select the desired geographical area with
14 GB 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. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / ...
Page 15 - Select the date and time, touch
1 GB G etting star ted 4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [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, then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when you set th...
Page 16 - Subjects that indicate a higher scale:
1 GB 8 Aim the camcorder at a subject to display it on the LCD screen. Be sure that the subject produces a scale higher than the mark. The subject will appear doubled. If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D, press 2D/3D DISP and check the image in 2D (p. 22). 9 Touch . The camcorder aut...
Page 17 - To turn off the power; Close the LCD screen.; Changing the language setting
1 GB G etting star ted 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] . You can tu...
Page 18 - Step 3: Preparing the recording media; Selecting recording media; 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.
1 GB Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. * Internal memory Memory card * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback a...
Page 19 - Inserting a memory card; Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
1 GB G etting star ted Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) — “Memory Stick PRO Duo” m...
Page 20 - memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.; To eject the memory card; Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.; Copying movies and photos
0 GB Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappear...
Page 21 - Recording; Movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD).; Fasten the grip belt.
21 GB Rec or ding/P la yback Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media. Movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 2 Open the LCD...
Page 22 - Recording movies; To record 2D movies
GB Recording movies Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips Shoot the subject from about 80 cm to 6 m (3 ft. to 20 ft.) away to obtain good 3D movies. The optimum distance varies when you use zooming (p. 26). To...
Page 23 - To display items on the LCD screen again
GB Rec or ding/P la yback To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items. You can change the settings using the [Display Setting] menu. To record movies in 3D while viewing them in 2D on the LCD screen of the camco...
Page 24 - Data code during recording; Playback; Shooting photos
GB Tips See page 59 on the recordable time of 2D movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec). [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting. You can specify the priority face by touching it. You can capture photos from recorded movies. You can ch...
Page 25 - Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.; If white circular spots appear on photos
GB Rec or ding/P la yback Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4:3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Note You cannot shoot photos in 3D. Tip...
Page 26 - Optimum distance from the subject and zooming level; varies depending on the zooming level.
GB Optimum distance from the subject and zooming level The distance at which you can obtain movies with a deep, 3-dimensional appearance varies depending on the zooming level. Adjust the zooming level with the power zoom lever. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Distance from th...
Page 27 - on the camcorder
27 GB Rec or ding/P la yback Playback on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal recording media are played. Tips To change the recording m...
Page 28 - Touch an image you want to view.
28 GB 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 displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar. Tou...
Page 29 - Operating the camcorder while playing a movie; To adjust the sound volume of movies; While playing back movies, touch
29 GB Rec or ding/P la yback Tips When the 2D/3D switch is set to 3D, only 3D movies are played back. When the switch is set to 2D, both 3D and 2D images are played back in 2D. You can view 3D movies in 2D by pressing 2D/3D DISP (p. 23). Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the ...
Page 30 - Adjusting the depth of 3D movies; You can adjust the depth while playing back 3D movies.; The screen used to adjust horizontal direction appears.; below will be displayed when you select [
0 GB Adjusting the depth of 3D movies You can adjust the depth while playing back 3D movies. Touch [3D Depth Adjustment] on the 3D movie playback screen. The movie stops and the screen used to adjust the vertical direction appears. Touch / to adjust the vertical direction [Next]. The screen ...
Page 31 - Performing Highlight Playback
1 GB Rec or ding/P la yback Performing Highlight Playback Press Touch / to select the desired event, then touch [ Highlight]. Touch [ Scenario Save] on the screen after the Highlight Playback is finished so that you can save the Highlight Playback scenario.
Page 32 - Playing images on a TV; Connection methods, the image type; Output connectors on the camcorder; Connect the camcorder to a TV.; List of connection; Connecting to a 3D TV; Movies recorded in 3D are played back in
32 GB Playing images on a TV Connection methods, the image type (3D or 2D) and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Output connectors on the camcorder 1 Switch the inpu...
Page 33 - Connecting to a high definition TV
33 GB Rec or ding/P la yback Connecting to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recoding quality is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard defini...
Page 34 - view playback pictures.
34 GB 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 fu...
Page 35 - On “Photo TV HD”
35 GB Rec or ding/P la yback On “Photo TV HD” This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo- like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the HDMI cable * , a whole new world of...
Page 36 - Advanced Operations; Deleting images; You can free media space by deleting; To delete all movies/photos in a event
GB Advanced Operations Deleting images You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting ...
Page 37 - Saving movies and photos with a computer; Useful functions available if you connect the; more with the images recorded with the camcorder.; View
GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to computer The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder. Vi...
Page 38 - Preparing a computer; Windows; recording; Macintosh; When using a Macintosh
GB Preparing a computer Step 1 Checking the computer system Windows OS * 1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3 * 2 /Windows Vista SP2 * 3 /Windows 7 CPU * 4 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX/FH or 3D mov...
Page 39 - Turn on the computer.; The installation screen appears.; Select the country or region.
39 GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er Step 2 Installing the supplied software “PMB” Install “PMB” before connecting your camcorder to a computer. Notes Even if another version of “PMB” has already been installed on your computer, install the version of “PMB” supplied with your camcorde...
Page 40 - To disconnect your camcorder from the
0 GB When the installation is completed, remove the CD-ROM from the computer. Click (PMB icon) that appears on the desktop of the computer to start up the software. Notes To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP, Image Mastering API v2.0 for Windows XP should be installed. If Image Mas...
Page 41 - Starting PMB; The PMB software starts up.
1 GB Sa ving mo vies and phot os with a c omput er Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 1 Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on the computer screen. The PMB software starts up. 2 Double-click the “PMB Help” short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use “PMB.” Notes If the icon is not d...
Page 42 - Saving images with an external device; Selecting a method for saving images with an; device. Select the method to be used according to the device.; External media device
GB Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save 3D movies and 2D high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. Movies External devices Connecting cable Page ...
Page 43 - 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.
43 GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation 3. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordi...
Page 44 - Functions available after saving images
GB Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. Notes Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the exter...
Page 45 - When connecting an external media; Saving desired movies and photos
GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e 5 Connect the external media device to the camcorder and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder’s recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on external media devi...
Page 47 - Creating a high; Use the USB cable to connect your; on the
GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e 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 So...
Page 48 - A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
GB Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connec...
Page 49 - connecting cable with S VIDEO
GB Sa ving images with an e xter nal devic e 1 Insert the recording media in the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V c...
Page 50 - Customizing your camcorder; Using menus; Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode); Operating menus; Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.
0 GB 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. 51 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p....
Page 51 - Menu lists; Shooting Mode
51 GB Customizing y our camc or der Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......................................... Records movies. Photo ........................................... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ........................... Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. Golf Shot ................
Page 52 - Playback Function
GB ( Face) Face Detection ............... Adjusts the image quality of the face(s) automatically. Smile Shutter .................. Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity ............ Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function. ( Flash) F...
Page 53 - Setup
53 GB Customizing y our camc or der Setup ( Media Settings) Media Select ................... Sets the type of media to be used for recording movies or photos (p. 18). Media Info ........................ Displays information on the recording media, such as free space. Format ............................
Page 55 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; If you run into any problems using your
GB Additional inf or mation Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 55 to 57), and inspect your camcorder. Remove the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcor...
Page 58 - Recording time
GB Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. 3D (...
Page 59 - Expected recording time of movies; Memory card
GB Additional inf or mation Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and m (minute) Recording mode Recording time 5 h 15 m (5 h 15 m) 5 h 15 m (5 h 15 m) 6 h 15 m (6 h 15 m) 8 h 25 m (8 h 25 m) 14 h 55 m (11 h 20 m) (5.1ch) * 25 h 45 m (21 h 10...
Page 60 - You can record the maximum 40,000
0 GB Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate] (p. 52). The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Expected number of recordable photos Internal memory You can record the maximum 40,000 photos. Memory card 7.1M 2 GB ...
Page 61 - Precautions
1 GB Additional inf or mation Precautions On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parke...
Page 63 - Specifications; System
GB Additional inf or mation Specifications System Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i 1080/50p specification Movie recording format: HD: 3D: MVC (original format) 2D: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible (1080/50p original format) STD: MPEG2-PS Audio recording system: Dolby Di...
Page 64 - On trademarks; Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70
64 GB 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-HG Duo,” “ ,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “M...
Page 66 - Quick reference; Screen indicators; Left
GB Quick reference Screen indicators Left Indicator Meaning MENU buttonSelf-timer recording Flash/ Red Eye Reduction Wide Mode Fader[Face Detection] set to [Off ][Smile Shutter] set to [Off ] Manual focus Scene Selection White BalanceSteadyShot offWhite Balance ShiftTele Macrox.v.Color Intelli...
Page 67 - Bottom; Parts and controls
GB Q uick r ef er ence Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images buttonMicref Level lowBlt-in Zoom Mic Audio ModeAudio Level DisplayLow LuxSpot Meter/Fcs / Spot Meter/ Exposure EV AE ShiftShutter SpeedIRIS Intelligent AutoSlide show button 101-0005 Data file name Protected image3D Depth AdjustmentAutom...
Page 70 - Index
0 GB You will find the menu lists on pages 51 to 53. Index M Macintosh ....................................38Maintenance ................................61MANUAL dial.............................26Media Select ................................18Media Settings .............................18Memory car...