Page 2 - How to use this handbook; Marks and notations used in this handbook
2 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page.This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. You can jump to the pages by cli...
Page 3 - Table of contents
3 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Table of contents Notes on using the camcorder How to use this handbook ····································· 2 Sample images ······················································ 5 Basic operations Using the operating buttons ··················...
Page 4 - Connecting with other equipment
4 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Connecting with other equipment Creating a disc using a computer ························ 72 Creating a disc using a DVD writer/recorder ······· 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting··················································· 76 Warning mess...
Page 5 - Sample images
5 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Sample images “This is the scene I want to capture in an image, but how can I do?”You may find the answer by going through the sample images listed here. Click the desired sample image. Shooting movies as clear as still images (page 6)Shooting wh...
Page 6 - Shooting movies as clear as still images
6 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Shooting movies as clear as still images Defocusing the background (25) Adjusting the color (21) Focusing manually (16) In better brightness (20) Shooting when holding the camcorder by hand Preventing camera shake (32) Following a moving subject ...
Page 7 - Shooting clear still images
7 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Shooting clear still images In candle light (29) Holding the camera by hand (28) The same scene with different brightness (36) Scenery with a wide range of brightness (44) Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (44) Capturing the best moment (3...
Page 8 - Using the operating buttons
8 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Basic operations Using the operating buttons When you turn the control dial or press the v / V / b / B buttons following the on-screen display, you can select items and settings. Your selection is determined when you press the control dial. The c...
Page 10 - Menu; Shoot Mode
10 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Using functions in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camcorder as a whole, or execute functions such as recording, playback, or other operations. Allows you to select a shooting mode. * Still image only 1 Press the MENU but...
Page 11 - Camera
11 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Allows you to set focusing method, continuous shooting, self-timer, etc. * Still image only Allows you to set the recording mode of movies and the image size of still images. Allows you to make brightness settings such as exposure compensation, ...
Page 12 - Playback; Setup
12 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Allows you to set playback functions. * Still image only Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camcorder settings. Playback Delete Deletes images. Movie/Still Select Selects a movie or still image to play back. Image ...
Page 14 - During shooting
14 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Using functions with the buttons on the control panel DISP (Display Contents) Using the button: 1 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the menu: 1 During shooting, MENU button t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. During...
Page 15 - What is histogram
15 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex • The TV or monitor connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable (sold separately) will show the same display contents set with [Display Contents]. During playback Disp. Basic Info Shows recording information. Disp. Detail Info Shows detailed ...
Page 16 - Using auto focusing effectively
16 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 FOCUS button t desired mode. Or, MENU button t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. * Still image only (Autofocus) Focuses automatically. (DMF) * After focusing automatically, make fi...
Page 17 - To measure the exact distance to the subject
17 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the PHOTO button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the PHOTO button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to ...
Page 18 - Gain
18 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Gain Increase the gain when recording in dim places. Select the desired gain value when you do not want the gain to be increased with the [Auto] setting. 1 In movie recording mode, GAIN button t desired setting. Or, MENU button t [Brightness/Col...
Page 19 - ISO
19 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity for recording still images. 1 In still image recording mode, GAIN button t desired setting. Or, MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following funct...
Page 20 - Adjusting the exposure for better looking images
20 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) button t desired value. Or, MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] wh...
Page 21 - White Balance; Effects of lighting conditions
21 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions.Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression....
Page 22 - Preset white balance (; Custom white balance
22 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, [Option] t adjust the color tone. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward – turns the image bluish. 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Co...
Page 23 - Image Index; In movie recording mode:; In still image recording mode:; Switching between the movie and still image
23 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. In movie recording mode: 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 6-image index appears.You can switch to 12-image index; MENU button t [Playback] t [Image Index]. In st...
Page 24 - Program Auto
24 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camcorder automatically, you can set shooting functions such as Gain/ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, White Balance. 1 Press the control dial and select [Program Auto].Or, MENU button t [Shoot Mode]...
Page 25 - Aperture Priority; Aperture
25 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Aperture Priority Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. • If proper exposure cannot be obtained after the setup in still image recording mode, when you press the PHOTO button halfway down, the shutter speed blinks. Althoug...
Page 26 - Shutter Priority; Shutter speed
26 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Shutter Priority Allows you to manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. You can make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject by adjusting the shutter speed. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indica...
Page 27 - Manual Exposure
27 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • In manual exposure mode, the [Gain] setting [Aut...
Page 29 - Anti Motion Blur
29 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using a flash (sold separately), to reduce the subject blur.This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 Press the control dial and select [Anti Motion Blur].Or, MENU but...
Page 30 - Autofocus Area
30 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. • [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: – ...
Page 31 - Autofocus Mode
31 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Autofocus Mode Selects the focus method when the PHOTO button is pressed.This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. • In movie recording mode, the camcorder automaticall...
Page 32 - SteadyShot
32 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. • [Standard] is selected when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight]– [Anti Motion Blur] • [Act...
Page 33 - Drive Mode
33 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. • You cannot change the setting when us...
Page 37 - Flash Mode; Using an external flash
37 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Flash Mode In a dark location, using a flash (sold separately) allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use a flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.Th...
Page 38 - Rec Mode
38 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Rec Mode Sets the recording mode of movies. 1 MENU button t [Rec Mode/Image Size] t [Rec Mode] t desired mode. • You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with [FX 24M] mode. Save a movie recorded with [FX 24M] mode onto a Blu-ray Di...
Page 39 - Image Size
39 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record a still image.The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image s...
Page 40 - Aspect Ratio
40 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 MENU button t [Rec Mode/Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. 3:2 Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. 16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV.
Page 41 - Creative Style
41 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing.You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style]. 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style] t desired mode. 2 When you want to adj...
Page 42 - Metering Mode
42 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. • [M...
Page 43 - Flash Compensation; Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people
43 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Flash Compensation Adjusts the light amount of flash (sold separately) in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with...
Page 45 - Auto HDR
45 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (Auto High Dynamic Range). An image with proper exposure and an overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Aut...
Page 46 - Delete; To delete an image
46 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. • You can select up to 100 images. Multiple Movies Deletes the selected movies. Press the control dial to confirm [Select] and [OK]. ...
Page 47 - Switching between the movie and the still image
47 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Movie/Still Select Selects movies or still images to play back. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Movie/Still Select] t desired mode. • You cannot display movies and still images on the same index screen. Movie Displays the movie. Still Displays the...
Page 49 - Protect
49 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. • You can protect up to 100 images at a time. Multiple Movies Applies or cancels the ...
Page 50 - Still Slide Show
50 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Still Slide Show Plays back still images automatically. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [Still Slide Show] t desired mode t [OK]. • You cannot pause the slide show. To stop the slide show, press the control dial. Repeat On Plays back images in a co...
Page 51 - Enlarge Still image; Scaling range
51 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Enlarge Still image You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the still image on the screen. 1 MENU button t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Still image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control dial. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge ...
Page 52 - Movie Audio Rec
52 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. • When [Off] is selected, the camcorder does not record sound from either the built-in microphone or ...
Page 53 - Grid Line
53 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. On Displays the grid line. Off Does not display the grid line.
Page 55 - Red Eye Reduction
55 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Red Eye Reduction A flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. • Tu...
Page 56 - Auto Review
56 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Auto Review You can check the recorded image right after the shooting.This item is available in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 2 Sec Displays for 2 seconds. Off Does not display.
Page 57 - Volume Settings
57 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in 16 steps.You can check the sound that is actually recorded using headphones, etc. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. Or, press MENU while recording or playing back m...
Page 58 - Beep
58 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Beep Sets whether or not the beep sounds. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. On The beep sounds when the subject comes into focus, during countdown of the self-timer, etc. Off Turns off the beep.
Page 59 - Language
59 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.
Page 61 - Area Setting
61 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camcorder. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camcorder abroad. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. 2 Press the b / B buttons to select an area.
Page 62 - Power Save
62 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Power Save You can make the camcorder switch to power save mode. Opening/closing the LCD panel, etc. returns the camcorder to the shooting mode. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. • Turn off the camcorder when you do not u...
Page 63 - LCD Brightness
63 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor in 5 steps between –2 and +2. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired value. • You can adjust [LCD Brightness] only when the LCD monitor is turned on. Note
Page 65 - Cleaning Mode
65 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use the AC Adaptor. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter wate...
Page 66 - Version
66 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Version Displays the version of your camcorder and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Version]. • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more...
Page 67 - Demo Mode
67 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display the movie for the demonstration, when there is only one movie on the memory card.Select [Off] when you do not want to see the demonstration. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. On If ...
Page 68 - Reset Default
68 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Reset Default Initializes the setting to the default setting.Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t [OK]. • Be sure not to turn off the camcorder while resetting.• The settings ...
Page 70 - Recover Image DB
70 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies will not be recorded or played back. If this happens, the camcorder repairs the file. 1 MENU button t [S...
Page 71 - File Number
71 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex File Number Selects the method for assigning file numbers to still images. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting. Series Does not reset numbers of still image files, and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number r...
Page 72 - Creating a disc using a computer; Discs you can use with “PMB”
72 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Connecting with other equipment Creating a disc using a computer Select the method that best suits your disc player.See “PMB Help” for details on creating a disc using “PMB.” • A DVD recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is called an ...
Page 73 - Creating a Blu-ray Disc; Creating an AVCHD disc
73 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex You can create a Blu-ray Disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software “PMB.” To creating a Blu-ray Disc, you must install [BD Add-on Software].Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB,” an...
Page 74 - Playing an AVCHD disc on a computer
74 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) DVD from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PMB.” 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 2 Start “PMB.” 3 Click [Calendar] or [I...
Page 76 - Troubleshooting; Check the items on pages 76 to 81.; Battery pack and power
76 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camcorder, try the following solutions. The battery pack cannot be attached. • You cannot use NP-FV30/FV50. Sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs...
Page 77 - Recording
77 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex • If the CHARGE lamp is flashing slowly (about 1.5-second intervals) The ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack. Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and ...
Page 80 - Memory card
80 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card. Import the movie to your computer using “PMB” and play it back. • The image and sound may be interru...
Page 82 - Warning messages
82 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions below. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camcor...
Page 85 - Using the camcorder abroad; Viewing recorded movies on a TV
85 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Others Using the camcorder abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz. • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel ...
Page 86 - AVCHD format; Recording and playback on your camcorder
86 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification 1) or the 720p specification 2) using efficient data compression coding technology. The...
Page 88 - “Memory Stick” media
88 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with the camcorder are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” media functions. 1) This is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is...
Page 89 - Battery pack; On charging the battery pack
89 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Battery pack Your camcorder operates only with V series battery packs. You cannot use any other battery packs. You cannot use NP-FV30/FV50, even though they are V series. On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ...
Page 90 - Battery charger
90 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Battery charger • Only NP-FV series type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injur...
Page 91 - Mount Adaptor
91 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Mount Adaptor Using the Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens to your camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. • When an A-mount lens is attached, you cannot us...
Page 92 - Cleaning; Cleaning the camcorder
92 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Cleaning • Do not touch the inside of the camcorder, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the mount using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see page 65. * Do not use a spray blower. Using on...
Page 93 - Index
93 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Index Index A AF/MF Select ..................................................... 16 Anti Motion Blur ............................................... 29 Aperture ............................................................. 25 Aperture Priority ....
Page 95 - Notes on the License
95 GB Table of cont e n ts Sam p le images Menu In dex Notes on the License “C Library”, “Expat”, “zlib”, “dtoa”, “pcre”, and “libjpeg” software are provided in the camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copy...