Click Handycam Handbook Table of Contents HDR-CX100E/CX105E/CX106E Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-129-505-11(1) GB
Using the Handycam Handbook Searching for information quickly Table of Contents 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 connected to a computer will be found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Guide that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software.
Table of contents Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38 38 39 40 41 42 42 43 44 46 Table of Contents Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using PB zoom with photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
74 76 78 80 81 83 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Table of Contents VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SMTH SLW REC........................................... 33 AUTO BACK LIGHT....................................... 69 BEACH........................................................ 86 SNOW........................................................ 86 Capturing photos during movie recording Table of Contents Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach Capturing smiles automatically Dual Rec.....................................................
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Table of Contents Lens (Carl Zeiss lens) (15) LENS COVER switch (22, 24, 28, 30) Built-in microphone While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. RESET button Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. LCD screen/Touch panel (10, 33) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
Upper left Indicator Meaning HOME button (10) Self-timer recording (89) MICREF LEVEL low (88) WIDE SELECT (66) 60 min Remaining battery Return button (10) Table of Contents BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (88) Center Power zoom lever (32, 40) Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (23, 29) Photo size (70) PHOTO button (25, 31) MODE button (24, 30) Slide show set (41) Warning (95) Playback mode (26, 36) Upper right Indicator Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle
Bottom Indicator Meaning FACE DETECTION (72) DETECTION SET (73) Manual focus (85) Table of Contents SCENE SELECTION (86) White balance (87) SteadyShot off (67) SPOT MTR/FCS (83)/ EXPOSURE (85)/SPOT METER (83) TELE MACRO (84) X.V.
“ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus To see the descriptions on the HOME MENU, touch (HELP) on the HOME MENU screen. (The bottom of turns orange.) Then, touch the item you want to know about. HOME MENU Using the When you press (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc.
The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time.
Menu lists List of the DISC BURN HOME MENU (VIEW IMAGES) category (SETTINGS) category p. 36 p. 38 p. 38 p. 54 MOVIE SETTINGS / SET* (OTHERS) category p. 65 WIDE SELECT p. 66 DIGITAL ZOOM PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB p. 49 GUIDEFRAME DUB p. 50 p. 67 p. 47 AUTO SLW SHUTTR p. 67 p. 47 X.V.COLOR p. 67 p. 50 p. 51 p. 51 DELETE p. 47 DELETE p. 47 PROTECT p. 52 PROTECT p. 52 DIVIDE p. 53 ADD p. 68 CONVERSION LENS p. 69 AUTO BACK LIGHT p. 69 p. 70 FILE NO. p.
p. 78 COMPONENT p. 79 SLIDE SHOW p. 41 HDMI RESOLUTION p. 79 SLIDE SHOW SET p. 41 CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET* p. 19 Table of Contents AREA SET p. 80 SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET* The tab depends on the situation/no tab DISP OUTPUT p. 80 p. 80 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE p. 81 CALIBRATION p. 108 A.SHUT OFF p. 81 POWER ON BY LCD p. 82 CTRL FOR HDMI p. 82 [SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
Read this before operating your camcorder The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) “PMB” (software, including “PMB Guide”) Handbook” (PDF) “Handycam “Operating Guide” (1) Menu items, LCD panel, and lens See page 60 for the “Memory Stick” media you can use with this camcorder.
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Save all your recorded image data About changing the language setting Recording Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
subject coming into the lens.
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack CHG (charge) lamp 3 Table of Contents 3 1 2 DC plug DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 2 3 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen.
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging time 135 170 390 When the battery pack is charged at 25 C (77 ˚F) (10 C to 30 C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F) is recommended) To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack . Make the same connections as “Step 1: Charging the battery pack.” Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. POWER button Table of Contents 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos / , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on the LCD screen.
To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. The off. (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned Table of Contents The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the (HOME) recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP You can turn off the operation beeps by touching .
Recording/Playback Five pieces of advice for successful recording Table of Contents Stabilizing your camcorder When you hold the camcorder, keep your upper body upright, and hold your arms close to your body. The SteadyShot function is effective against camera-shake, however, it is essential that you not move the camcorder. Zooming smoothly Zoom in and out slowly and smoothly. And, use zooming sparingly. Excessive zooming will make movies that may make the viewer feel tired when viewing them.
Recording and playing movies and photos easily Easy Handycam Operation) ( When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.) Table of Contents Simply press EASY. You can record or play movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation).
POWER button Table of Contents Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Useful Recording Techniques Press START/STOP to start recording. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP] (p. 65). 23 Index [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Shooting photos Open the lens cover. Table of Contents Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Useful Recording Techniques Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of Contents Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal memory. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press Useful Recording Techniques Playing movies (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.
Touch the (or ) tab () a desired movie (). Previous 6 images Next 6 images Table of Contents Searches for images by date (p. 39) HOME MENU Returns to the recording screen appears when you select standard definition image quality (SD) movie is selected with [ / SET] (p. 65). appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.
Viewing photos On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the (). (Photo) tab () a desired photo Table of Contents Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo. Slide show/pause Next To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 74). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 60).
Recording Table of Contents Recording movies In the default setting, movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on the internal memory (p. 60, 65). Fasten the grip belt. Open the lens cover. Useful Recording Techniques Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19).
Press START/STOP to start recording. Table of Contents [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Useful Recording Techniques If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. See page 98 on the recordable time of movies. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. You can change the recording media and the image quality (p. 60, 65). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting.
You can switch the shooting mode by touching (HOME) (CAMERA) [MOVIE]. Data code during recording Shooting photos In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 60). Table of Contents 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 (p. 74). Open the lens cover. Your camcorder is turned on.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of Contents Flashes Lights up When See page 99 on the recordable number of photos. (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] To change the image size, touch (p. 70). [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO ([Dual Rec], p. 32). is displayed. You cannot record photos while Useful Recording Techniques disappears, the photo is recorded.
Useful functions for recording movies and photos You can magnify images up to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Recording in mirror mode Table of Contents 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. Recording fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Touch (HOME) (CAMERA) [SMTH SLW REC].
[3sec BEFORE] Table of Contents [3sec AFTER] Notes You cannot record sound with [SMTH SLW REC]. Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording. Switching the screen display, or turning the LCD backlight on/off Useful Recording Techniques Each time you press DISP, the screen indicators, such as remaining battery power, etc., turn on or off. To turn off the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP down for a few seconds until appears.
Playback on the camcorder Playing movies Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Table of Contents In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played (p. 60). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 19). Press (VIEW IMAGES). You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing as well. Touch (or (VIEW IMAGES) on the LCD screen ) tab () a desired movie ().
movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Next Volume adjustment OPTION MENU To stop Table of Contents Previous To fast-forward To fast-reverse To pause/play Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / during pause to play back movies slowly.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo. To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU To the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips When viewing photos recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, the screen.
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p. 60). Table of Contents Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Film Roll Index).
Press (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. (Face Index). Table of Contents Touch Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image. Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera.
the (Photo) tab. Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Table of Contents Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
To cancel, touch . Table of Contents Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) The slide show begins from the selected photo. Useful Recording Techniques Touch on the photo playback screen. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.
Playing images on a TV Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide] Table of Contents Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
Connecting to a high definition TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back with high definition image quality (HD). Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). Table of Contents (p. 43) Camcorder Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] [1080i/576i] (p. 79) (Red) PR/CR (White) Useful Recording Techniques Type (p.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction. High definition image quality (HD) movies are converted to standard definition image quality (SD) and played back. Standard definition image quality (SD) movies are played back with standard definition image quality (SD). (p. 45) (p.
(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 78) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) (Red) (Yellow) Notes When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type ).
Using “BRAVIA” Sync You can operate your camcorder with the Remote Commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. Table of Contents HDMI cable Connect your camcorder and a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable (sold separately). The TV input is switched automatically, and the image of your camcorder is displayed on the TV. Operate it with the remote commander of the TV.
Editing 2 Deleting movies and photos To delete movies, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE] or [ DELETE]. 3 To delete photos, touch [ [ DELETE]. DELETE] Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media.
To delete all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE by date]. Table of Contents Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch . The movies/photos recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Tips Touch the image down on the LCD screen to return to confirm the image. Touch to the previous screen. [YES] .
Capturing a photo from a movie 5 Touch . Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Touch the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses. Play and pause . toggles as you press Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with . Useful Recording Techniques Notes The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: 2.
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Touch the image quality of the movie to be dubbed. Touch the type of dubbing. Dubbing movies Notes When you record a movie on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media for the first time, create (HOME) the image database file by touching (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG. DB F.] [MEMORY STICK].
Select the photo to be copied. Touch . [YES] Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 60). Tips Press and hold the image down on the to screen to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen. You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.
4 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Touch . To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears. To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Tips You can protect movies and photos on the OPTION MENU. playback screen from 1 Touch (HOME) [EDIT]. You can protect photos recorded on the internal memory by selecting their recording date.
Dividing a movie 1 Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [EDIT] [ DIVIDE]. 2 3 Tips You can divide a movie on the playback screen OPTION MENU. from Touch the movie to be divided. Table of Contents Select the recording media which contains the movie and the image quality you want to divide before the operation (p. 60, 65).
Using the Playlist of movies To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 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 delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the recording media and the image quality you want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 60, 65). Touch / to select the recording date .
Touch Playing the Playlist [YES] . Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not erased. Select the recording media and the image quality you want to play a Playlist before the operation (p. 60). Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. MOVE]/[ MOVE]. Touch [ Select the movie to be moved. Movies added to the Playlist appear. Touch the movie you want to play back.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder CONNECT] when movies are recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on the connected device. You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
countries/regions. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 18). High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (SD). A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.
of the recording device. Table of Contents Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.
Checking the battery information Touch (HOME) [BATTERY INFO]. Table of Contents You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. (OTHERS) The remaining battery capacity is shown. Useful Recording Techniques To close the battery information screen Touch .
Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media Selecting the recording media for photos The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears. Touch the desired recording medium. Internal memory Touch [YES] Photos Movies “Memory Stick” media You can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 98 for the recordable time of movies. See page 99 for the number of recordable photos.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Access lamp The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears if you insert new “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media when the (Movie) lamp is lit. “Memory Stick” media (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) Touch [YES]. You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above.
Checking the media information Table of Contents You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 60), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO]. Useful Recording Techniques The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed.
Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting) Table of Contents Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p. 18). To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 56, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted.
4 Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered Touch [EMPTY]. 5 EMPTY] screen appears. Touch [YES] [YES] Notes If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved (p. 56, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY]. You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Customizing your camcorder MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) The default settings are marked with . SET You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ setting [YES] / Table of Contents / SET] a desired HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) images.
Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image. Tips See page 98 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for each recording media separately. Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
HDR-CX106E OFF Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically. 150 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 150 × zoom is performed digitally. STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ ON Table of Contents 20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally.
If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]: When recording standard definition image quality (SD) movies While recording a movie. You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear.
CONVERSION LENS When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for each lens. OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens. WIDE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens. TELE CONVERSION ( ) Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) The default settings are marked with . You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) setting 4.0M ( (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ 1.9M ( Records photos in the high quality (2,304 × 1,728). ) 3.0M ( Records photos in the high quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (2,304 × 1,296). ) Allows you to record more photos in relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200). ) VGA(0.
GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear. (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired OFF ON Does not display the guide frame. Table of Contents Steps (HOME) setting Displays the guide frame. Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.
FACE FUNC. SET (Items to set face function) The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the settings for the FACE DETECTION function. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [FACE FUNC. SET] [FACE DET. SETTING] [FACE DETECTION]/[FRAME SETTING] a desired setting Table of Contents FACE DET. SETTING FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically.
SMILE SHUTTER You can adjust the settings for the SMILE SHUTTER function. DETECTION SET The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile. DUAL CAPTURE ( ALWAYS ON ( ) OFF ) Table of Contents Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [FACE FUNC. SET] [SMILE SHUTTER] [DETECTION SET]/[SMILE SENSITIVITY]/[SMILE PRIORITY]/[FRAME SETTING] a desired setting Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) The default settings are marked with . SET You can select image quality for recording, playback, or editing from high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [ setting [YES] / SET] a desired HD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits high definition image quality (HD) image. SD QUALITY Records, plays, or edits standard definition image quality (SD) image.
CAMERA DATA Movie Photo Table of Contents SteadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [VOLUME] (louder) (quieter)/ Table of Contents VOLUME BEEP Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] a desired setting A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel. Cancels the melody. OFF LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. You can adjust the color of the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD COLOR] (higher intensity) intensity)/ (lower Table of Contents LCD COLOR Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV) The default settings are marked with . You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] a desired setting Table of Contents TV TYPE Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below.
LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen, and on the TV screen. V-OUT/PANEL Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [COMPONENT] a desired Table of Contents COMPONENT 576i 1080i/576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) The default settings are marked with . See page 19. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 101.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) The default settings are marked with . When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE. Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [DEMO MODE] a desired setting Table of Contents DEMO MODE ON The demonstration appears. The demonstration does not appear. OFF Tips When you set this item to [ON] and touch , the demonstration starts playing.
5min The camcorder turns off automatically. The camcorder does not turn off automatically. NEVER Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [POWER ON BY LCD] a desired ON The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with . You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p. 83) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 84) at the same time.
SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. Table of Contents Steps [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be In recording mode, (OPTION) focused within the frame on the screen [END] To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO]. Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.
EXPOSURE You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. (OPTION) [EXPOSURE] [MANUAL] (darker)/ Table of Contents Steps In recording mode, (brighter) To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO]. FOCUS Steps [FOCUS] [MANUAL] In recording mode, (OPTION) (focusing on distant subjects) close subjects)/ (focusing on Useful Recording Techniques You can adjust the focus manually.
SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. (OPTION) [SCENE SELECTION] a desired setting Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. AUTO Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes. CANDLE ( ) Maintains the dim atmosphere of a candlelit scene. SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( ) Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. FIREWORKS* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of fireworks.
WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. AUTO OUTDOOR ( (OPTION) [WHITE BAL.] a desired setting The white balance is adjusted automatically.
FADER You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. (OPTION) OFF Does not use an effect. WHITE FADER BLACK FADER [FADER] a desired setting Out In Out In Table of Contents Steps In recording mode, Fades in/out with the white effect. Fades in/out with the black effect. To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF].
NORMAL LOW ( ) Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) OFF Cancels the self-timer.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation ............................................................................ p. 90 Batteries/power sources ................................. p. 91 LCD screen....................................................... p. 91 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.................. p. 91 Recording.......................................................... p. 92 Playback......................................................
[AUTO BACK LIGHT] MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL] The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. [SPOT Your camcorder gets warm. The battery pack is quickly discharged. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. Use the AC Adaptor.
Images stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. There is a time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 105).
pack before the access lamp is turned off after recording. This may damage your image data and is displayed. The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen. Press and hold DISP down for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 34). 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.
Playing back images stored on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on other devices You cannot play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on a device that is not compatible with AVCHD format. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. There is no free space in the recording media.
Because of following settings [FACE DETECTION] [SMTH SLW REC], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH], [SNOW], [WHITE BAL.], DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 17). C:13: / C:32: Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94: A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
Recording media (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media formatting) The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is damaged. The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not formatted correctly (p. 63). (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” media) Data error. Incompatible “Memory Stick Duo” media are inserted (p. 60). Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media was restricted on another device. The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs.
Other Cannot recover data. Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. No further selection is possible. Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media could be damaged. Try with another “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.
Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (unit: minute) “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “SD” stands for standard image quality.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media High definition image quality (HD) 4.
Using your camcorder abroad System PAL-M PAL-N NTSC Power supply SECAM Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies Useful Recording Techniques In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. You need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i compatible TV (or monitor) with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) [AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 80).
File/folder structure on the internal memory and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999, another folder is created to record new movie files. The folder name goes up: [101PNV01] [102PNV01] Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly. The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed. SD movie files (MPEG2 files) The extension of the files is “.MPG”. The maximum size is 2 GB.
Table of Contents The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 47. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.
Maintenance and precautions *1 1080i specification 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 of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
On “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media On image data compatibility When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into “Memory Stick Duo” media adaptor.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions. About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
Notes If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly.
will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. On trademarks How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 109 Index 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 Handbook.
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
Index Symbols A A.SHUT OFF...............................81 A/V connecting cable.................57 Abroad........................................100 AREA SET....................................80 AUTO BACK LIGHT...........69, 71 AUTO SLW SHUTTR..........67, 70 AVCHD format..........................104 B C E Easy Handycam Operation........22 EDIT..............................................47 Empty............................................
N NTSC..........................................100 O P R REC MODE..................................65 Recording...............................22, 28 Recording and playback time....98 Recording media.........................60 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos.....98 REMAINING SET.......................68 W Wall outlet (wall socket).............17 WHITE BAL................................87 WHITE FADER...........................88 Wide angle....................................
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