3-285-369-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Enjoying with Your Camcorder 11 Getting Started 19 Recording/Playback 31 Operating Guide DCR-DVD910 US Editing 47 Utilizing Media 61 Customizing Your Camcorder 72 Performing with Your Computer 92 Troubleshooting 96 Additional 110 Information Quick 123 Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 134 Guía rápida en español Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. WARNING Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Replace the battery with the specified type only.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. * Depending on the place you purchase, the disc has mark. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) • Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipment, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.
recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. • If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on another type of media first (p. 51, 57), and then format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 67).
Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder .................................... 4 Table of Contents ........................... 8 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Enjoying with Your Camcorder Media for your camcorder ............ 11 Using your camcorder .................. 14 “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus ......................................... 16 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..
Formatting media .......................... 66 Recording additional movies after finalizing ...................................... 68 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) ....................................... 70 Repairing the image database file 70 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ........................ 72 Using the HOME MENU .............. 72 List of the (SETTINGS) category items .........................................
Subject examples and solutions Shooting Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 38 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec ................................... 37 Flowers in closeup B PORTRAIT ...................................... 89 B FOCUS............................................ 87 B TELE MACRO ................................. 87 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS............................................ 87 B SPOT FOCUS...........
Enjoying with Your Camcorder Media for your camcorder Plural media for recording images z Tips • Discs you can use with your camcorder are 8cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R DL discs. • See page 5 for the types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder. • Still images are recorded only on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Recording format for DVD-RW When you use a DVD-RW, you can choose the recording format from VIDEO mode or VR mode.
Media for your camcorder (Continued) Disc features Figures in parentheses ( ) indicate reference pages.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.
Using your camcorder 1Selecting media (p. 26) You can select media for movies. In the case of recording on a disc, select the disc that best suits your needs. Do you want to delete or edit images on your camcorder? Yes No Do you want to delete images and reuse the disc? Yes No For long recording *Select the recording format and format the disc on your camcorder (p. 27). zTips • You can select the disc from [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 70). 2Recording images (p.
4Viewing on other devices x Viewing images on a TV (p. 45) You can view the images recorded and edited on your camcorder on the connected TV. bNotes • The less the recording volume of the disc is, the more it takes time to finalize the disc. The features of a finalized disc depend on disc type. Like commercially sold DVD, this disc can be played back in most DVD devices after finalizing. Recordings cannot be added even if there is free space left.
“ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus “ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 17) Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (MANAGE MEDIA) category (CAMERA) category Items Page Items MOVIE* 35 MOVIE MEDIA SET* 26 PHOTO* 35 FINALIZE* 62 SMTH SLW REC 38 MEDIA INFO 66 MEDIA FORMAT* 66 (VIEW IMAGES) category UNFINALIZE 68 Page DISC SELECT GUIDE 70 VISUAL INDEX* 40 REPAIR IMG.
Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, 4 Touch the desired item. Example: [EDIT] 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation. Enjoying with Your Camcorder turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on your camcorder. To hide the HOME MENU screen 2 Press Touch (HOME) A (or B). . When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP (HOME) A 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears.
“ HOME” and “ (Continued) OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus 3 Touch the item you want to know the content. When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 85 for further details.
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 20) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 20) – Picture Motion Browser (Software) – PMB Guide Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Getting Started CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 92) A/V connecting cable (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack Battery CHG (charge) lamp Jack cover To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor DC plug You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 115) after attaching it to your camcorder. Power cord (mains lead) Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).
b Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). BATT (battery) release button After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Recording time Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
• When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70/NPFH100 battery pack. • We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. On the AC Adaptor • Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time (Continued) To turn off the power Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). b Notes 3 Select the desired geographical area with [NEXT]. / , then touch 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT]. 5 Set [Y] (year) with / . • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory.
Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 190 degrees to the camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD screen is poor. Pull out and look into the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder to your eyesight. Viewfinder 2180 degrees (max.) Getting Started 290 degrees (max.
Step 5: Selecting media for movies You can set the media to be used for movies.You can select a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” To confirm the selected media b Notes 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right corner of the screen. • You can record, play back, or edit images on the selected media. When you record, play back, or edit images on other media, select media again. 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp.
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Inserting a disc When you select [DISC] in “Step 5,” a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required (p. 12). 3 Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks. b Notes Getting Started • Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a soft cloth (p. 114). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on.
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued) 5 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] . or [VR] (p. 11), then touch x DVD+RW Select the aspect ratio of the movie, . [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch 6 Touch [YES]. 7 When [Completed.] is displayed, touch . When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc. z Tips • When you use a DVD-RW while the Easy Handycam operation (p.
Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” See page 5 on the “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder. z Tips 1 Open the LCD panel. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Getting Started • If you record only still images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” operations after step 3 are unnecessary. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow.
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued) • • • • – to remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from the camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” forcibly in the wrong direction may cause a malfunction to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.
Recording/Playback Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playing back operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 26). R Movies Still Images 1 Turn the POWER switch 1 Turn the POWER switch G until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press EASY A. , G until the (Still) lamp lights up.
Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I (or E). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 42) Face Index (p. 42) Disc type* Previous 6 images Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image).
• You can adjust the volume by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then with / . • You can change the movie media with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26). Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to be played back. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Side show (p. 44) Recording date/time* Previous/Next * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 79). To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. from the screen.
Recording The movies are recorded on the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26). (HOME) E (HOME) D Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is switched on. PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button. (Movie) lamp START/STOP B (Still) lamp b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp (p. 27)/access lamp (p. 29) are lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the media.
Movies Still Images 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Movie) lamp lights up. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). 1 Turn the POWER switch A until the (Still) lamp lights up. 2 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Flashing t Lights up Recording/Playback [STBY] t [REC] appears next to . When disappears, the image has been recorded. b Notes • You cannot record still images on a disc.
Recording (Continued) Zooming You can magnify images up to 15 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 75), you can zoom in further than 15 times when recording movies. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the movies on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound.
Starting to record quickly (QUICK ON) z Tips • When (Movie) lamp is lit, the size of still images becomes [ 3.0M] (16:9 wide) or [2.2M] (4:3). • You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the (Still) lamp is lit. You can also record with the flash. Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Recording/Playback If you press QUICK ON instead of turning off the POWER switch, the power consumption will be reduced (sleep mode).
Recording (Continued) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary recording conditions, can be recorded in smooth moving slow-motion. This is useful to record fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press . (BACK LIGHT) to display .. To cancel the back light function, press . (BACK LIGHT) again.
• [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the slow motion pictures. The default setting is [OFF]. Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording···] is displayed in step 2. b Notes Recording/Playback • Sounds cannot be recorded while recording a 3 second-movie (approx.). • Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording.
Playback You can playback movies recorded on the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26). Lens cover Power zoom lever F Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). POWER switch A (HOME) E (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) C (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Turn the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the screen. (It may take some time to display the thumbnails.) Film Roll Index (p. 42) Face Index (p.
3 Start playback. Movies Touch the tab and the movie to be played back. When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch. Next movie (OPTION) Stop (goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen.) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly.
Playback (Continued) z Tips z Tips • You can switch screen to the VISUAL INDEX screen by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX]. • You can display the Film Roll Index screen by touching (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [ INDEX]. Searching for scenes with pinpoint accuracy (Film Roll Index) 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 scene.
b Notes • Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or not facing towards the camera. • Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default setting) before recording to play back movies from [ INDEX] (p. 77). Face Index may not appear properly if no face was detected. 3 Touch / to select the recording date of the desired movie, then touch . The images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen.
Playback (Continued) Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected still image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again. b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. z Tips • You can also play back the slide show by touching (OPTION) t tab t [SLIDE SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Playing the images on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable 1 or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 20). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Playing the images on a TV (Continued) b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV switches to full mode automatically. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], the image quality may deteriorate. Also, when the recorded image’s aspect ratio switches between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3, the image may jitter.
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit or print images on the media, or copy them onto your computer for viewing, editing or creating an original DVD. Deleting images b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at one time. Deleting movies (OTHERS) category b Notes Item list DELETE You can delete images on the media (p. 47). PHOTO CAPTURE Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to delete (p. 26).
Deleting images (Continued) 5 Touch To delete the most recently recorded movie t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch 1 In step 3, touch [ DEL]. . 2 Touch LAST SCENE t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch To delete all movies at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . . You cannot delete the most recently recorded movie: – if you remove the disc from your camcorder after recording.
Deleting still images To delete all still images at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . b Notes • You cannot delete still images recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if the still images are protected by another device.
Capturing a still image from a movie You can capture a still image at any point during movie playback. Select the media which contains the movies beforehand (p. 26). Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” beforehand. Movies in Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing point has been selected with . Still images in t t Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.
Dubbing movies to media within your camcorder You can dub movies from a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc. Insert a disc in your camcorder beforehand. From To t The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm. Touch screen. to return to the previous If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears.
Dubbing movies to the media within your camcorder (Continued) Dividing movies To dub all movies in a Playlist (p. 53) 1 In step 2, touch [ DUB ALL]. If the disc space is not sufficient to record the entire movie, [Not enough memory space.] appears. Select beforehand the media which contains the movie you want to divide (p. 26). 2 Touch [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To back up movies that have not been backed up yet 1 In step 2, touch [BACKUP]. 2 Touch [Backs up unbacked up movies.
Creating the Playlist b Notes z Tips • You can divide a movie when viewing it by touching (OPTION). • The images recorded on your camcorder are called “original.” A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original scenes are not changed even though you edit or delete the movies in the Playlist. Select beforehand the media to use to create, play, or edit a Playlist (p. 26).
Creating the Playlist (Continued) • Do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while adding movies in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • You cannot add still images to a Playlist. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . z Tips • You can add a movie when viewing it by touching (OPTION). • You can copy the Playlist to a disc as it is, by using the supplied software. To add all the movies to the Playlist 1 In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL]. Playing the Playlist 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.
To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist 1 Touch (HOME) t t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. (OTHERS) The selected movie is marked with 2 Touch [ ERASE]. To erase all the movies from the Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES]. Then, when [Completed.] appears, touch . Press and hold the movie on the screen to confirm. Touch screen. . 3 Touch the movie to be erased from the Playlist. 4 Touch to return to the previous . 5 Select the destination with / . Editing The selected movie is marked with .
Creating the Playlist (Continued) Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has been selected with . Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. 5 Touch t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch b Notes • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Connecting a device with the A/V connecting cable You can dub movies played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 20). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Dubbing movies to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued) touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 82). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 79). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.
1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Connect the (USB) jack of your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc. using the supplied USB cable (p. 124). The [USB SELECT] screen appears. movie to be dubbed. 4 Start recording on the connected device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device for details. 5 When dubbing is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable. You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer.
Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (Continued) 4 Touch the still image to be printed. To finish printing On the INDEX screen of still images, touch . b Notes The selected still image is marked with . Press and hold the still image on the screen to confirm. Touch screen. to return to the previous 5 Touch (OPTION), set the following options, then touch . [COPIES]: Set number of copies of a still image to be printed. You can set up to 20 copies.
Utilizing Media (MANAGE MEDIA) category This category enables you to use the media for various purposes. (MANAGE MEDIA) category Item list MOVIE MEDIA SET You can select the media for movies (p. 26). You can enable discs to be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 62). MEDIA INFO You can display the media information, such as recordable time (p. 66). Utilizing Media FINALIZE MEDIA FORMAT You can format the media and recover the recordable free space (p. 66).
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers. Before finalizing, you can select the style of the DVD menu which displays the movie list (p. 64). Finalizing is required depending on the type of disc. • DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL: Finalizing is required.
To add movies to a finalized disc (p.68) Movies cannot be added. Make a new recording Unfinalize the disc. Movies can be added as usual. When the DVD menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to add movies. b Notes To play back a disc in other devices after adding movies (p.64) Playback on other devices Utilizing Media • During Easy Handycam operation (p.
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from a minute to a maximum of several hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in a stable place, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 6 When finalizing is completed, touch .
Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices Finalizing a disc (p. 62) allows you to view movies recorded by your camcorder on other DVD devices. However, we do not guarantee proper playback on all devices. You can play back DVD+RW on other devices without finalizing the disc. b Notes • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm DVD as it may cause a malfunction. • Make sure that a vertically installed device is placed in a position such as that the disc can be placed horizontally.
Checking media information Formatting media You can check the remaining recordable time or space of the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26). Formatting deletes all images and returns the recording media to its original empty state. To avoid the loss of important images, dub them on other media (p. 51, 57) before performing [MEDIA FORMAT]. Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO]. You can check other information by touching . To turn off the display, touch .
4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [DISC]. x DVD-RW Select the recording format, [VIDEO] . or [VR] (p. 11), then touch x DVD+RW Formatting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket). Select the aspect ratio of the movie, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], then touch . 2 Turn on your camcorder. 5 Touch [YES]. 3 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO 6 When [Completed.] appears, .
Formatting media (Continued) • Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing...] is on the screen: – To operate the POWER switch or buttons – To remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Recording additional movies after finalizing You can record additional movies on the finalized DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW discs after the following steps, if the disc has free space. When using the finalized DVD-RW (VR mode), you can record additional movies on the disc without any additional steps.
6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . When using a DVD+RW b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • A DVD menu created during finalizing is deleted. • For a double-sided disc, perform these steps for each side of the disc. If you have created a DVD menu (p. 64) during finalizing, you must perform the following steps prior to recording additional movies.
Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) Repairing the image database file Select the option that is right for you on the screen, then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for your purposes. 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [DISC SELECT GUIDE]. This function checks the image database file and the consistency of movies in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and repairs any inconsistencies found. 1 Touch 2 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen. (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG.
b Notes • Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder during this operation. • Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack. • While the image database file is being repaired, do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU 3 Touch the desired setup item. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. (HOME) (SETTINGS) category 2 Touch 5 Change the setting, then touch .
SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 81) Items Page ZEBRA 75 Items Page 76 VOLUME* 81 SUB-T DATE 76 BEEP* 81 FLASH MODE* 76 LCD BRIGHT 81 FLASH LEVEL 76 LCD BL LEVEL 81 REDEYE REDUC 76 LCD COLOR 81 FACE DETECTION 77 VF B.LIGHT 81 INDEX SET* 77 CONVERSION LENS 77 REMAINING SET PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 78) Items IMAGE SIZE* Page 78 OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 82) Items Page TV TYPE 82 DISP OUTPUT 82 CLOCK/ LANG (p. 83) FILE NO.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) AUDIO MODE You can select audio recording format. B 5.1ch SURROUND ( ) Records 5.1ch surround sound. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. 2ch STEREO ( / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 72 (OPTION MENU) t page 85 The default settings are marked with B. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to record a movie with the image quality from 3 levels. HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode.
DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom greater than optical zoom magnification. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. GUIDEFRAME You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON]. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear. The default setting is [OFF].
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) REMAINING SET B ON Always displays the remaining media capacity indicator. AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movie for about 8 seconds in the following situations. – When your camcorder recognizes the remaining media capacity when the POWER switch is set to (Movie). – When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on when the POWER switch is set to (Movie). – When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU.
b Notes S. • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. FACE DETECTION The camcorder adjusts the focus/color/ exposure of face images automatically. B ON ( ) Detects face images in frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically. ON [NO FRAMES] ( CONVERSION LENS You can set this function when you use an external conversion lens (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) Number of still images recordable on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (approx.) When the (Still) lamp is lit: 4.0M 2304 × 1728 Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. 4.0M / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 72 (OPTION MENU) t page 85 The default settings are marked with B. 4.0M 2304 × 1728) Records still images clearly in the 4:3 ratio. 3.0M ( 3.0M 2304 × 1296) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) RESET Assigns individual file numbers for each “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 74. STEADYSHOT See page 75. GUIDEFRAME See page 75. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 72 (OPTION MENU) t page 85 The default settings are marked with B. ZEBRA See page 75. See page 76. FLASH LEVEL See page 76. REDEYE REDUC (Redeye reduction) See page 76.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued) CAMERA DATA DISPLAY Movie You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX or Playlist screen. Thumbnail Glossary (p. 129) B ZOOM LINK Changes the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.* Still image 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust sound and the screen) LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. B NORMAL Standard brightness. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / Brightens the LCD screen. How to set b Notes (HOME MENU) t page 72 (OPTION MENU) t page 85 The default settings are marked with B. VOLUME Touch (p. 41).
SOUND/DISP SET (Continued) OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page.
CLOCK/ LANG GENERAL SET (Items to set clock and language) (Other setup items) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 72 CLOCK SET See page 23. AREA SET DST SET/SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set this to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 72 The default settings are marked with B.
GENERAL SET (Continued) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5min The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER]. QUICK ON STBY You can set the time after which the camcorder turns off automatically in sleep mode. The default setting is [10min]. b Notes • [A.
Activating functions using the The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. Various functions are displayed. Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. OPTION MENU 3 Change the setting, then touch . b Notes • The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab.
Activating functions using the Recording items on the OPTION MENU * Items Page tab Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Items * Page tab FOCUS - 87 DELETE** a 47 SPOT FOCUS - 87 DELETE by date** a 48 TELE MACRO - 87 DELETE ALL** a 48 EXPOSURE - 88 SPOT METER - 88 SCENE SELECTION - 88 DIVIDE a 52 WHITE BAL. - 89 ERASE** a 55 COLOR SLOW SHTR - 90 ERASE ALL** a 55 SUPER NIGHTSHOT - 90 MOVE** a 55 FADER - 90 ADD** a 53 D.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. SPOT FOCUS The default settings are marked with B. You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. FOCUS You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) EXPOSURE SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark relative to the background. You can record images effectively in various situations with the [SCENE SELECTION] function. B AUTO Select this to automatically record images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. TWILIGHT* ( 1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching . 3 Touch .
LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select this to record distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject. • If you switch to movie recording after shooting still images with [TWILIGHT PORT. ], movies are recorded with [AUTO]. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) • When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white object while is flashing quickly. • flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. • When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. • If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is automatically set to [AUTO].
D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When you set [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording. appears. B OFF LOW ( ) Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations. SELF-TIMER When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON], appears on the screen.
Performing with Your Computer What you can do with Windows computer When you install the “Picture Motion Browser” on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations. x Environment for using “Picture Motion Browser” x Importing images taken with your camcorder to a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows Vista* x Viewing imported images on a computer * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
• Depending on your computer, 8 cm media (DVD+R DL, etc.) cannot be used. • If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC. • You can read images recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a computer.
What you can do with Windows computer (Continued) One of the following installation screens appears, depending on the computer environment. Check the screen and follow the instructions displayed to install the required software. – Sonic UDF Reader* Software required to recognize a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc – Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD – Microsoft DirectX 9.
6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and the computer. b Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS/access lamp is lit. • Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above. Otherwise, files stored on the media may not be updated correctly. Also, disconnecting the USB cable improperly may cause a malfunction of the media.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/ Remote Commander......................................96 • Batteries/Power sources ................................97 • LCD screen/Viewfinder.................................98 • Media ............................................................
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – [MOVIE MEDIA SET] [AUDIO MODE] [WIDE SELECT] [SUB-T DATE] [FLASH MODE] [ INDEX SET] [CONVERSION LENS] [ IMAGE SIZE] [FILE NO.] [ DISPLAY] [VOLUME] [BEEP] [TV TYPE] [CLOCK SET] [AREA SET] [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] [ LANGUAGE SET] [DEMO MODE] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc. This is not a malfunction. A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation.
Troubleshooting (Continued) outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. • The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. • The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 20). • The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
• You inserted a disc that cannot be used with your camcorder. • Your camcorder could not recognize the disc. You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 67). You cannot delete images on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • The maximum number of images that you can delete on the INDEX screen at one time is 100.
Troubleshooting (Continued) [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION] – [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected recording time of the media. • Depending on the conditions when recording a fast moving object or so, the time available for recording may shorten. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred.
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (p. 37). [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]. data on a computer. (The file name flashes when viewing the still image.) This is not a malfunction (p. 115). • Images recorded on other devices may neither be played back, nor displayed in actual size. This is not a malfunction (p. 115).
Troubleshooting (Continued) Playing back a disc on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 114). • Finalize the disc (p. 62). • A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be played back on a device that does not support VR mode. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of the playback device. The playback image is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 114). “ ” is indicated on an image in the DVD menu.
Movies cannot be added in the Playlist. • The media is full. • To a Playlist, you can add 999 movies on a disc, or 99 movies on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 53). Delete unnecessary images (p. 47). • You cannot add still images in the Playlist. Movies cannot be divided. • A movie that is too short cannot be divided. • A movie protected on another device cannot be divided. Images cannot be deleted. Unable to capture a still image from a movie.
Troubleshooting (Continued) “Picture Motion Browser” does not work correctly. • Finish “Picture Motion Browser” and restart your computer. Cannot use [FACE DETECTION] [SMTH SLW REC], [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], NightShot, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [WHITE BAL.], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [TWILIGHT]/ [TWILIGHT PORT. ]/ [CANDLE]/ [SUNRISE&SUNSET]/ [FIREWORKS]/ [LANDSCAPE]/ [SPOTLIGHT]/ [BEACH]/[SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.
Warning indicators and messages Cannot use [FADER] [D.EFFECT] Because of following settings [D.EFFECT], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [SCENE SELECTION] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER], [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [MICREF LEVEL] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E.” 101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing • The battery pack is nearly used up.
(Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)* • An incompatible “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted (p. 114). Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. x Media - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”)* • Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” was restricted on another device. (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) Fast flashing • There is something wrong with the flash.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly. • Check the format, then format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder if necessary (p. 67). Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. • Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 67), or delete unnecessary folders using your computer. This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play movies.
Cannot divide. • You cannot divide a movie that is extremely short. Cannot recover data. • Writing data to the media has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Please wait. • This is displayed if the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply System You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [AREA SET] and [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME] (p. 83). World time difference Time-zone differences Area setting Time-zone differences GMT Lisbon, London +11:00 Solomon Is. +01:00 Berlin, Paris +12:00 Fiji, Wellington +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul –12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein +03:00 Moscow, Nairobi –11:00 Midway Is.
File/folder structure on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy still images or movies by connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM, then use the supplied application. A Image database files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly.
Maintenance and precautions About the disc See page 12 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder. x Recording on the A side Place the disc in your camcorder with the side with the symbol at the center facing outwards until it clicks. symbol Notes on use • Hold the disc by its edge while supporting the center hole lightly. Do not touch the recording side (the opposite of the printed side when using a single-sided disc).
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of the audio and video output may deteriorate. • Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water, then remove the moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs or antistatic spray, as they may cause a malfunction to the disc.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) To charge the battery pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently.
• • • • • • • • • • • x When not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by playing back or recording images for about 3 minutes. • Remove a disc from your camcorder. • Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the disc, or on the pickup lens.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Cleaning inside the viewfinder Remove any dust from inside the viewfinder by following the steps below. 6 Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks. 1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 While pushing in the tab on the bottom of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped object such as a ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in the direction of the arrow to remove. b Notes • The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not disassemble it further.
Specifications System Video compression format MPEG2/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Movie recording format Disc DVD-RW:DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO “Memory Stick PRO Duo” MPEG2-PS Still image recording format Exif Ver.2.2* Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 3.
58 × 93 × 150 mm (2 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 6 in.) (w× h×d) including the projecting parts with rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 attached Mass (Approx.) 460 g (1 lb) main unit only 550 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 and a disc Supplied accessories See page 19. AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.
Specifications (Continued) Notes on the License 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. “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software are provided in your camcorder.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Power zoom lever (36, 43) B PHOTO button (31, 35) C POWER switch (23) D /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (20) E QUICK ON button/lamp (37) F A/V Remote Connector (45, 57) Connect other optional accessories. G DC IN jack (20) Quick Reference H Internal microphone (36) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Memory Stick Duo slot/cover (29) B LCD screen/touch panel (16, 25) C (HOME) button (17, 72) D Zoom buttons (36, 43) E START/STOP button (31, 35) F RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. G DISP/BATT INFO button (21) H Access lamp (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) (29) I Viewfinder (25) J BATT (battery) release button (21) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 41.
A Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (7) B Flash (76) C Infrared port/Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander (p. 126) towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. D Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Remote Commander screen. Select a desired button or an item with b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter. b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet A DATA CODE button (79) Displays the date and time or camera setting data of the recorded images when you press this during playback. B PHOTO button (31, 35) The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A HOME button (17, 72) B Remaining battery (approx.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Indicators when you made changes Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Upper right Indicator Meaning PictBridge connecting (59) Bottom Indicator Meaning FACE DETECTION (77) Face Index set (77) Manual focus (87) 9 SCENE SELECTION (88) Bottom Center Backlight (38) .
Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound x VIDEO mode A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower. One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW. VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with other DVD devices. x Dolby Digital One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW.
Index Numeric CLOCK/LANG.................... 83 12IMAGES...........................80 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) ............... 90, 104 16:9.......................................45 16:9 WIDE ...........................28 4:3...................................28, 45 Computer ............................. 92 E Connecting Easy Handycam operation....31 Printer ........................... 59 Editing ..................................52 TV................................. 45 EXPOSURE .....
I N Q ID-1/ID-2 ..............................46 NightShot ............................. 37 QUICK ON...........................37 IMAGE SIZE........................78 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT.......... 74 QUICK ON STBY ...............84 INDEX SET (face index set) ..............................................77 NTSC ................................. 110 Indicators ............................128 Number of still images recordable............................. 78 INDOOR...............................
Index (Continued) SUNRISE&SUNSET ...........88 SUPER NIGHTSHOT..90, 104 T TELE MACRO.............87, 104 Tripod .................................125 TV color system .................110 TV TYPE........................45, 82 TWILIGHT ..........................88 TWILIGHT PORT. ..............88 U UNFINALIZE ..............68, 103 USB 2.0 ................................92 USB cable.......................59, 93 Using abroad.......................110 V VBR......................................13 VF B.
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes incluidos Asegúrese de que dispone de los siguientes componentes incluidos con su videocámara. El número entre paréntesis indica el número de componentes incluidos de cada artículo.
Paso 2: Recarga de la batería Interruptor POWER Toma DC IN Batería Tapa de la toma Al tomacorriente de pared Adaptador de ca Clavija de cc Puede recargar la batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H) después de colocarla en la videocámara. b Notas • La videocámara funciona sólo con una batería “InfoLITHIUM” (serie H). 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER en el sentido de la flecha hasta la posición OFF (CHG) (ajuste predeterminado).
Paso 2: Recarga de la batería (Continuación) b Notas • Desconecte el adaptador de ca de la toma DC IN mientras sujeta la videocámara y la clavija de cc Para extraer la batería Comprobación de la energía restante de la batería (Battery Info) Ajuste el interruptor POWER en la posición OFF (CHG) y, a continuación, presione DISP/BATT INFO. 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posición OFF (CHG).
Tiempo de grabación Tiempo de reproducción Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada. Tiempo aproximado (min) disponible cuando utiliza una batería completamente cargada.
Paso 2: Recarga de la batería (continuación) • No es recomendable utilizar una batería NPFH30, que sólo permite realizar grabaciones y reproducciones de corta duración con la videocámara. Acerca del tiempo de recarga / grabación / reproducción • Tiempos medidos al utilizar la videocámara a una temperatura de 25 °C (se recomienda una temperatura de 10 °C a 30 °C). • El tiempo de grabación y de reproducción disponible será más corto cuando utilice la videocámara a bajas temperaturas.
b Notas 3 Seleccione la zona geográfica deseada con [SIGUIENTE]. / • Si no usa la videocámara durante y luego toque 4 Ajuste el valor de [HORA VERANO] y luego toque [SIGUIENTE]. 5 Ajuste [A] (año) mediante / . aproximadamente 3 meses, la batería z Sugerencias 6 Seleccione [M] con ajuste el mes con / / , luego . 7 Ajuste [D] (día), hora y minuto del mismo modo, y luego toque [SIGUIENTE]. 8 Compruebe que el reloj esté correctamente ajustado y luego toque . El reloj se pone en funcionamiento.
Paso 4: Realización de ajustes antes de la grabación Ajuste del panel de LCD Abra el panel de LCD 90 grados con respecto a la videocámara (1) y, a continuación, gírelo en el ángulo que le resulte más adecuado para grabar o reproducir (2). 190 grados con respecto a la videocámara 290 grados (máx.) • Toque (HOME) t (AJUSTES) t [AJUS.SON./PANT.] t [BRILLO LCD] y ajuste el brillo de la pantalla LCD. • La información se muestra o se oculta (se muestra y se oculta) cada vez que presiona DISP BATT/INFO.
Paso 5: Selección de un medio para películas Puede ajustar el medio que usará para almacenar películas. Puede seleccionar un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. Para confirmar el medio seleccionado b Notas 2 Verifique el icono de medio que aparece en la esquina superior izquierda de la pantalla. • Puede grabar, reproducir o editar imágenes en el medio seleccionado. Al grabar, reproducir o editar imágenes en otro medio, seleccione el medio nuevamente.
Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Inserción de un disco Si selecciona [DISCO] en el “Paso 5”, se necesita un nuevo DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R o DVD+R DL de 8 cm 3 Coloque el disco con la cara de grabación hacia la videocámara y presione el centro del disco hasta que haga clic. b Notas • Antes de utilizarlo, elimine el polvo y las huellas dactilares del disco con un paño suave. 1 Verifique que la videocámara esté encendida.
5 Toque la opción que desee en la pantalla. x DVD-RW Seleccione el formato de grabación, . [VIDEO] o [VR], y luego toque x DVD+RW Seleccione la relación de aspecto de la película, [PANORÁM.16:9] o [4:3], . luego toque 6 Toque [SÍ]. toque . Cuando el proceso de formateo finalice, puede comenzar a grabar en disco. z Sugerencias • Si usa un DVD-RW mientras está ajustado el funcionamiento en modo Easy Handycam, el formato de grabación se fija en el modo VIDEO.
Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continuación) Inserción de un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” z Sugerencias • Si sólo graba imágenes fijas en el “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, no son necesarias las operaciones posteriores al paso 3. 1 Abra el panel de LCD. 2 Inserte el “Memory Stick PRO Duo”. 1 Abra la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo hacia la dirección de la flecha. 2 Coloque el “Memory Stick PRO Duo” en la ranura para Memory Stick Duo en la orientación correcta hasta que haga clic.
b Notas • Para evitar daños en los medios o la pérdida de imágenes grabadas, no realice ninguna de las siguientes acciones mientras el indicador de acceso está encendido: – extraer la batería o el adaptador de ca de la videocámara – someter la videocámara a golpes o a vibraciones – extraer el “Memory Stick PRO Duo” de la videocámara • No abra la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo mientras realiza una grabación.
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Grabación Las películas se graban en el medio seleccionado en [AJ.SOPORTE PEL.]. (HOME) E (HOME) D Tapa del objetivo Se abre automáticamente cuando se enciende la alimentación. PHOTO F START/STOP C Interruptor POWER A Si el interruptor POWER está ajustado en OFF (CHG), deslícelo mientras Indicador mantiene presionado el Indicador botón verde.
Películas Imágenes fijas 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER A hasta que se encienda el indicador (Película). 2 Presione START/STOP B (o C). 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER A hasta que se encienda el indicador (Imagen fija). 2 Presione PHOTO F ligeramente para enfocar A (se oye un pitido), luego presione completamente B (se oye el clic del obturador). Para detener la grabación, presione START/STOP de nuevo. Parpadea t Se enciende aparece junto a . Cuando desaparece, significa que se ha grabado la imagen.
Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español Reproducción Puede reproducir películas grabadas en el medio seleccionado en [AJ.SOPORTE PEL.]. Tapa del objetivo Palanca de zoom motorizado F Se cierra conforme al ajuste de (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES). Interruptor POWER A (HOME) E (HOME) D (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) C (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B 1 Deslice el interruptor POWER A para encender la videocámara. 2 Presione (VISUALIZAR IMÁGENES) B (o C). La pantalla VISUAL INDEX aparece en la pantalla LCD.
3 Iniciar reproducción. Películas Toque la ficha y la película que desea reproducir. Cuando la reproducción desde la película seleccionada llega a la última película, la pantalla regresa a la pantalla VISUAL INDEX. Vuelve a la pantalla VISUAL INDEX. Principio de la película / Película anterior Película siguiente (OPTION) Rebobinado / Avance rápido z Sugerencias • Toque / durante la pausa para reproducir la película a cámara lenta.
Reproducción (Continuación) Ajustar el volumen del sonido de las películas Al reproducir películas, toque con / . (OPTION) t ficha t [VOL.] y luego ajuste el volumen z Sugerencias • Puede cambiar la pantalla a VISUAL INDEX al tocar IMÁGENES) t [VISUAL INDEX].
