Click Table of Contents Handycam Handbook DCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX40E/SX41E/SX50E/ SX60E Useful Recording Techniques Index 2009 Sony Corporation 4-132-761-12(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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 36 37 38 39 Editing 41 43 44 44 45 46 47 48 48 48 50 50 52 53 54 Utilizing recording media Changing the recording media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the recording media for movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the recording media for photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Additional information 88 88 88 89 90 Table of Contents Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Useful recording techniques Checking your golf swing SPORTS...................................................... 77 Backlight................................................... 30 BEACH........................................................ 77 SNOW........................................................ 77 Flowers in close-up Table of Contents Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach A child on the stage under a spot light PORTRAIT...................................................
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. BATT (battery) release lever (16) CHG (charge) lamp (15) START/STOP button (21, 27) Table of Contents Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Speaker Upper right Indicator While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Using the HELP function Using the 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. Using the HOME MENU OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the context appear. When you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder, etc.
Notes When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. 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 (MANAGE MEDIA) category HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE* PHOTO* p. 26 p. 28 (SETTINGS) category MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX* FILM ROLL* FACE* PLAYLIST p. 33 p. 35 p. 35 p. 48 p. 41 DELETE p. 41 p. 44 REMAINING SET p. 62 FACE SET* p. 63 p. 64 FILE NO. p. 64 AUTO SLW SHUTTR p. 64 p. 66 p. 45 SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* p. 24, 33 p. 45 DELETE p. 41 p. 41 PROTECT p. 46 PROTECT p. 46 DIVIDE p. 47 ERASE p. 49 ERASE ALL p.
[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. * You can set this item during Easy Handycam operation. OPTION MENU Table of Contents List of the Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab SPOT MTR/FCS p. 74 SPOT METER p. 74 SPOT FOCUS p. 75 p. 75 p. 76 FOCUS p. 76 SCENE SELECTION p. 77 WHITE BAL. p. 78 FADER p. 79 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC p. 79 Useful Recording Techniques TELE MACRO EXPOSURE tab tab MICREF LEVEL p. 80 SELF-TIMER p.
Read this before operating your camcorder The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) “PMB” (software, including “PMB Guide” ) Handbook” (PDF) “Handycam “Operating Guide” (1) See page 55 for the “Memory Stick” media you can use with this camcorder.
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Note on disposal/transfer About changing the language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 18).
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of Contents CHG (charge) lamp DC plug DC IN jack Battery pack To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord (Mains lead) 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 115 135 170 390 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 Table of Contents Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100 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.
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 Touch the button on the LCD screen. 3 / , then touch [NEXT]. To set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET].
If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 96). 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 POWER button You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [POWER ON BY LCD] (p. 73) is set to [OFF], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER.
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).
Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Table of Contents Press START/STOP to start recording. START/STOP button Useful Recording Techniques [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p. 60).
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. 17). Useful Recording Techniques Press EASY. appears on the LCD screen. Press MODE to turn on the The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3. Index (Photo) lamp.
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. 17). Touch Useful Recording Techniques Playing movies (VIEW IMAGES). (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.
Touch the (Movie) tab () a desired movie (). Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen : Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p. 35). : Displays the Face Index screen (p. 35). : Displays movies. : Displays photos. 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. ( appears on the photo recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.
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. 66). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 55).
Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory (p. 55). Fasten the grip belt. Table of Contents Recording movies 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. 17).
Press START/STOP to start recording. START/STOP button Table of Contents [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Useful Recording Techniques See page 88 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 recording mode (p. 55, 60). [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON] in the default setting.
Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 66). In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory (p. 55). Open the lens cover. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Table of Contents Flashes Lights up When See page 89 on the recordable number of photos. (HOME) (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] To change the image size, touch (p. 64). [ IMAGE SIZE] a desired setting 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 60 times the original size with the power zoom lever. Wider range of view (Wide angle) Table of Contents Zooming Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Tips You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 61) if you want to zoom to a greater level.
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. Switching the screen display Useful Recording Techniques Information (remaining battery capacity, etc.) toggles off and on each time you press DISP.
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. 55). Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p. 17). Touch (VIEW IMAGES). Useful Recording Techniques (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds. Touch the (Movie) tab () a desired movie ().
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Next Volume adjustment OPTION To stop To fast-forward To fast-reverse Table of Contents Previous 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. Touch / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times As you repeat touching about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
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. 55). Table of Contents Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Touch (VIEW IMAGES). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Touch (Film Roll Index).
Touch (Face Index). Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / to select the desired movie. Table of Contents Touch Touch / to search for the desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view the scene. Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image. Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) You can search for desired images by date efficiently.
Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. Table of Contents Touch / to select the date of the desired image, then touch . The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Tips On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you can use the Date Index function by following the steps 3 to 4. You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Table of Contents Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch . Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) Useful Recording Techniques Touch on the photo playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected photo. To stop the slide show Touch . To restart the slide show Touch again.
Playing images on a TV A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connecting to another device via the A/V jack using an A/V connecting cable. Table of Contents Connect your camcorder to the input jack of a TV or VCR using the A/V connecting cable or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO . Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Touch (HOME) [4:3] . (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [TV TYPE] [16:9] or Tips (HOME) To check information (counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor, touch [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] [V-OUT/PANEL] (default setting) . (SETTINGS) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable.
Editing 3 Deleting movies and photos Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted. Table of Contents You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media. Select the recording medium that contains the movies and photos you want to delete before starting the operation (p. 55). 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.
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. Touch [YES] .
Capturing a photo from a movie Touch Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. Touch the movie to be captured. 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 The selected movie starts playback. Touch at the point where you want to capture. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. Touch Index 4 .
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal memory to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Touch the type of dubbing. Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.
Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 55). 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 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media into your camcorder before the operation.
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) 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 In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date]. 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 medium which contains the movie you want to divide before the operation (p. 55). A slight difference may occur from the point and the actual dividing where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
Using the Playlist of movies The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen. Touch / to select the recording date . of the desired movie, then touch The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Creating the Playlist (OTHERS) Touch [YES] . Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist. It may damage the recording media.
Tips Touch the image on the LCD screen to to return to confirm the image. Touch the previous screen. The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end, then the screen returns to the Playlist screen. Touch . Select the destination with / . . Table of Contents The selected movie is marked with . Touch the movie you want to play back.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Operating on the camcorder screen, you can save movies on a disc when using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). You can also play back images on a created disc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.
To create a disc with the selected images To dub a desired image onto the disc or to create many of the same discs, perform this operation. Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3 above. To play back a disc on the DVD writer Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears. Tips You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV (p. 39).
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen. Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on the connected device. Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
A/V Remote Connector Creating a disc with a recorder, etc. Table of Contents You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc., with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Checking the battery information Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Touch (HOME) [BATTERY INFO]. The remaining battery capacity is shown. To close the battery information screen Touch . Useful Recording Techniques Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.
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 88 for the recordable time of movies. See page 89 for the number of recordable photos.
Close the “Memory Stick Duo” media cover after inserting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media/“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media . (This size can be used with your camcorder.) Access lamp Table of Contents (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 89 for the recordable time of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. The [Create a new Image Database File.
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. 55), 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. 16). To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 50, 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. 50, 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 . Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE] a desired setting Table of Contents REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels. HQ ( Records in high quality mode (9M (HQ)). ) SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (6M (SP)). LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (3M (LP)).
DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level up to 60 × in case you want to zoom to a level greater than following optical zoom during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] a desired Table of Contents Steps (HOME) setting The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level. OFF Up to 60 × zoom is performed optically.
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) [MOVIE 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 SET ON OFF (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ FACE SET] a desired The camcorder detects faces automatically and displays the Face Index screen (p. 35). Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index. : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) The default settings are marked with . You can select a photo size to be shot. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [ VGA(0.3M) ( 0.2M ( ) ) IMAGE SIZE] a desired Table of Contents IMAGE SIZE Records photos clearly (640 × 480). Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded (640 × 360). The image size is set to [ 0.2M] automatically in the 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio. Notes See page 89 for the number of recordable photos.
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. OFF ON (SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired 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.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) The default settings are marked with . During playback, your camcorder displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired OFF Table of Contents DATA CODE Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data.
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 . See page 40. DISP OUTPUT (Display output) You can set where the screen displays are to be output. Steps (HOME) setting Table of Contents TV TYPE (SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] a desired LCD PANEL V-OUT/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.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) The default settings are marked with . See page 17. 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 91.
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.
POWER ON BY LCD You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen. ON OFF (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [POWER ON BY LCD] a desired The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. The camcorder does not turn 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. 74) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p. 75) 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.
Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. WHITE BAL. (White balance) Steps In recording mode, AUTO [WHITE BAL.] a desired setting The white balance is adjusted automatically.
When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance. FADER Steps In recording mode, (OPTION) OFF Does not use an effect. [FADER] a desired setting Fades in/out with the white effect. BLACK FADER Fades in/out with the black effect.
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound. (OPTION) [MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation ............................................................................ p. 81 Batteries/power sources ................................. p. 82 LCD screen....................................................... p. 82 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media.................. p. 82 Recording.......................................................... p. 83 Playback.......................................................
[SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE The battery pack is quickly discharged. Your camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. Batteries/power sources The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 95). Table of Contents SELECTION] BAL.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. Recording The auto focus does not function. Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 82). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. SteadyShot does not function. The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 26, 28). Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media.
Playback computers or other devices. Images cannot be played back. Playing back images stored on “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media on other devices Photos cannot be played back. Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction. Photos recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction.
Connecting/Dubbing to other devices C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display) When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 39). C:04: The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 94). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 15).
Fast flashing There are not enough free space for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p. 50, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (p. 58). The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is damaged. Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
Deleting images images, or releasing the protection Dubbing movies Copying photos Cannot recover data. Protecting Writing data onto the recording media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. 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. You tried to delete protected data.
Additional information Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Internal memory/ “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (unit: minute) Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 135 220 465 1045 Recording time Expected recording time of movies Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Expected number of recordable photos Internal memory You can record the maximum 9,999 photos.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Table of Contents You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
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. 71).
File/folder structure on the internal memory and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF] [102MSDCF] 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. Photo files (JPEG files) The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The file numbers go up automatically.
Maintenance and precautions “Memory Stick” media are a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only “Memory Stick Duo” media, which are about the half size of standard “Memory Stick” media, with your camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” media on your camcorder.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs mark. have the On “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media The maximum memory capacity of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that can be used with your camcorder is 16 GB. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media To use “Memory Stick Micro” media with your camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor.
About handling of your camcorder On use and care About the remaining battery time indicator When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
hours. On handling the casing If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
On trademarks “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read “license1.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.
Index Symbols A A.SHUT OFF...............................72 A/V connecting cable.................53 Abroad..........................................90 AREA SET....................................71 AUTO SLW SHUTTR..........61, 64 B C CALIBRATION...........................96 CAMERA DATA.........................66 CANDLE......................................77 Capturing a photo from a movie..........................................43 Charging the battery pack..........15 Charging the battery pack abroad...
R REC MODE..................................60 Recording.....................................26 Recording and playback time....88 Recording media.........................55 Recording time of movies/ number of recordable photos.....88 REMAINING SET.......................62 REPAIR IMG.DB F................84, 86 RESET.............................................7 U USB cable......................................52 USB CONNECT..........................52 V VBR...............................................
Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.
