3-286-597-11(1) Enjoying your camcorder 9 Getting Started 15 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Handycam Handbook HDR-SR10 Recording/Playback 25 Editing 47 Utilizing recording media 60 Customizing your camcorder 64 Troubleshooting 85 Additional Information 97 Quick 107 Reference © 2008 Sony Corporation
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notes on use In “Handycam Handbook” (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to “Operating Guide” (the separate volume). Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer Refer to “PMB Guide” stored on the supplied CD-ROM.
• When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. • Connect cables to the connectors of the Handycam Station when using your camcorder attached to the Handycam Station. Do not connect the cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder.
– Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format About this Handbook • The images of the LCD screen used in this Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • In this Handbook, the hard disk of your camcorder and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are called “media.” • Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.
Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam Save all your recorded image data • To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (p. 46). Also, you can save your image data using a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p. 56).
Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder .................................... 2 Notes on using the Hard Disk Drive Handycam .................................... 5 Subject examples and solutions ..... 8 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow ................................ 9 “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus ......................................... 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ....................................................
Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered ..................................................... 62 Repairing the image database file ..................................................... 63 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ........................ 64 Using the HOME MENU .............. 64 List of the (SETTINGS) category items ......................................... 65 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 33 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec ................................... 32 Flowers in closeup B PORTRAIT ................................ 82 B FOCUS ...................................... 80 B TELE MACRO............................ 80 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS ...................................... 80 B SPOT FOCUS ............................
Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow You can select the media (hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) separately for movie recording and still image recording (p. 22). b Notes Enjoying your camcorder • When you select the media for movies, select the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) as well. • The default setting is as follows: – Movies are recorded on the hard disk with HD (high definition) image quality. – Still images are recorded on the hard disk.
B Save recorded images. x Dubbing images from the internal hard disk to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 51) x Dubbing to other devices (p. 56) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For details, see page 56. x Editing on a computer (p. 46) You can import images with HD (high definition) image quality to a computer, or save images on a disc. Refer to “PMB Guide.” B Delete images. If the media is full, you cannot record new images.
Recording time of movies (internal hard disk) AVCHD format Recording mode Approximate recordable time (hour minute) AVC HD 16M (FH) (highest quality)* 4 h 50 m AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality)** 9 h 40 m AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality)** 11 h 50 m AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play)** 15 h 10 m Enjoying your camcorder HD (high definition) image quality * Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 × 1080/60i format. ** Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 × 1080/60i format.
Enjoying your camcorder “ 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.
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 your camcorder turn the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. To hide the HOME MENU screen Touch 2 Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B . B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP 1 Press (HOME). The HOME MENU appears. (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category.
3 Touch the item you want to learn more about. 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 78 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. Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 111) AC Adaptor (1) (p. 16) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 16) Getting Started Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 16, 101) CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) Handycam Station (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack 5 /CHG (charge) lamp 4 3 5 Battery pack 1 2 DC IN jack DC plug POWER switch To the wall outlet (wall socket) AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 101) after attaching it to your camcorder. 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
To remove your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the Handycam Station holding both your camcorder and the Handycam Station. To remove the battery pack Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and remove the battery pack. b Notes To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed. Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH100 340 415 170 200 340 415 170 200 Remaining battery (approx.
Getting Started • The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 17) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: – The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only).
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this camcorder for the first time. If you do not set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder or change the POWER switch position. 3 Select the desired geographical area with [NEXT]. / , then touch 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], (HOME) then touch [NEXT]. 5 Set [Y] (year) with 60min 2008 Y Touch the button on the LCD screen. .
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 290 degrees (max.) z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can be displayed during playback (see page 72 for [DATA CODE]). • Refer to page 98 for information concerning “World time difference.
Step 5: Selecting the media • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 73), and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP/ BATT INFO. You can select the hard disk or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” as the recording/playback/ editing media on your camcorder. Select the media for movies and still images separately. The default setting is hard disk for movies and still images.
3 Touch [YES] t . The media for movies is changed. 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. The media setting screen for still images appears. HDD Prepare a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” if “Memory Stick PRO Duo” has been selected as the media. For types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder, see page 2. 1 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow.
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” The capacity and approximate recordable time of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Unit: min.) The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 16M (FH) 3 Touch [YES]. To record only still images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” touch [NO].
Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operation without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the selected media (p. 22). If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), turn it while pressing the green button.
Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Turn the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) A (or E). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds). Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) HOME MENU JAN 1 2008 Searches for images by date (p.
3 Start playback. Movies: Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back. Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the movie/previous movie JAN 1 2008 11:35:20AM The recording date/ time* Reverse/ Forward * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 72).
To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY I again. from the LCD screen. disappears Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Press (HOME) C (or B) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 12, 64). b Notes • Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are fixed. For details, see page 86. • You cannot use the (OPTION) MENU. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.
Recording The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). In the default setting, both movies and still images are recorded on the hard disk. (HOME) D (HOME) A PHOTO E Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is switched on.
Recording movies Recording still images 1 Turn the POWER switch C in the 1 Turn the POWER switch C in the direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up. direction of the arrow until the (Still) lamp lights up. 2 Press START/STOP F (or B). 2 Press PHOTO E lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). [STBY] b [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP F (or B) again. Flashing b Lights up appears beside or .
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. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be recorded with the Built-in microphone. You can enjoy realistic sound when playing the movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Built-in microphone Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p.
Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON) z Tips • When the POWER switch is set to (Movie), 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 turned on. You can also record with the flash. Recording in dark places (NightShot) When you press QUICK ON, the camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode) instead of turning off. The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode.
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode (CAMERA) 2 Press START/STOP. A 3-second movie (approx.) is recorded as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. [Recording...] disappears, when recording is finished. Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording. To change the setting Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change. • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].
• During Easy Handycam operation, the [SMTH SLW REC] function cannot be used. Cancel Easy Handycam operation.
Recording/Playback Playback You can play back the images on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). In the default setting, the images on the hard disk are played back. Lens cover Closes when an INDEX screen appears. Power zoom lever D POWER switch E (HOME) A (HOME) B (VIEW IMAGES) F 1 Turn the POWER switch E to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press Recording/Playback (VIEW IMAGES) C (VIEW IMAGES) F (or C). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
z Tips • The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power zoom lever D. To fix this number, press (HOME) B (or A) t (SETTINGS) t [VIEW IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 72). 3 Start playing back. Playing movies Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
z Tips z Tips • You can switch the playback mode by touching (HOME) B (or A) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX]. • You can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by touching (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [ INDEX]. Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the index screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image.
b Notes • Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. • Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] (the default setting) before recording to play back from [ INDEX] (p. 70). Make sure that flashes during recording, and detected face images are stored in [Face Index]. 3 Touch date on the screen. The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen.
Playing the image on a TV 1 Play back the still image you want to magnify. 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Connection methods and quality of the image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
Selecting the most advantageous connection - TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT Guide]. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. A/V Remote Connector 2 Touch the answer to the question displayed on the screen. Meanwhile, you can make the relevant connection between your camcorder and the TV.
Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Recording/Playback t (p. 41) t (p. 42) : Signal flow Type A Camcorder 1 Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p.
: Signal flow Type B Camcorder 2 Cable TV HDMI cable (optional) HOME MENU setting HDMI IN b Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Use an HDMI mini plug on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connection to your TV on the other end. • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 67). : Signal flow Type C Camcorder 1 Cable TV Component A/V cable (supplied) (Green) Y HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [480i] (p.
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. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Using “BRAVIA” Sync You can do the playback operation with the remote commander of your TV* by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable.
b Notes • To set your camcorder, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default setting). • Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. z Tips • If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously.
Saving images The images are recorded on the media selected in the media setting (p. 22). Due to the limited capacity of the media, make sure that you save the image data to some type of external media such as a DVD-R or a computer. z Tips • You can dub/copy the images recorded on the hard disk to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder (p. 51).
Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images on the media. Also, you can enjoy your camcorder by connecting to other devices. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder helps you select the appropriate connection for your device (p. 39). (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE Editing You can delete images on the media (p. 48). You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image (p. 50).
Deleting images You can delete images recorded on the media using your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the media. • Do not eject “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while deleting images from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • When write-protection is set to the images in the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” by another device, you cannot delete the images from the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.
b Notes • If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist (p. 54), the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist. To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time This function is available only when the internal hard disk is selected as the media. 1 In step 3, touch [ Deleting still images DELETE by date]. 60min Select the media which contains the still image you want to delete before the operation (p. 23).
Capturing a still image from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image. Select the media which contains movies, and the media where you want to save still images before the operation (p. 22). 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears. 2 Touch the movie to be captured. The selected movie starts playback. 3 Touch at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses. PHOTO CAPTURE 4 Touch 0:00:24 9999 .
Dubbing/copying images to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your camcorder Dubbing movies [ t DUB]: To dub the movies with SD (standard definition) image quality 3 Touch the type of dubbing. You can dub movies recorded on the internal hard disk of your camcorder to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Insert a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder before the operation. b Notes z Tips • The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing. • All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed.
5 Touch t [YES]. 3 Select the still image to be copied. Dubbing starts. [COPY by select]: Touch the still image to be copied. The selected still image is marked with . You can select multiple still images. z Tips • To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [ MEMORY STICK]/[ MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p. 22). JAN 1 2008 Copying still images You can copy still images from the internal hard disk of the camcorder to a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Dividing a movie Select the media which contains the movie you want to divide before the operation (p. 22). 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the media. Also, do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while dividing movies on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.
Creating the Playlist The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Select the media you want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 22). To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1 In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen.
Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen to confirm the movie. Playing the Playlist Select the media you want to create, play, or edit a Playlist before the operation (p. 22). Touch screen. 4 Touch to return to the previous t [YES] t . To change the order within the Playlist 1 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. 1 Touch (HOME) t t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. The Playlist screen appears. 2 Touch [ MOVE]/[ (OTHERS) MOVE]. 3 Select the movie to be moved. HDD back.
Editing Dubbing to other devices Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub images 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. 16). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device connected, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) on the HOME MENU (p. 75). To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 72).
Printing recorded still images (PictBridge 3 Touch [ USB CONNECT] or [ USB CONNECT] according to the media on which the movie you want to dub is recorded. 4 Operate the device to be connected, and start recording. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 5 After dubbing is complete, touch [END] t [YES], then disconnect the USB cable.
b Notes You can select a still image on the screen. 5 Touch the still image to be printed. JAN 1 2008 The selected still image is marked with . Touch screen. to return to the previous 6 Touch (OPTION), set the following options, then touch . [COPIES]: Set the number of copies of a still image to be printed. You can set up to 20 copies. [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. If you do not change the setting, go to step 7.
Utilizing recording media (MANAGE MEDIA) category Checking the media information This category enables you to use the hard disk or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” for various purposes. You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 22), and the approximate free and used media space. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 28).
Deleting all images (Formatting) Formatting deletes all the images to recover recordable free space. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). b Notes • To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 46) before performing [MEDIA FORMAT]. • While [MEDIA FORMAT] is activated, do not disconnect the AC Adaptor.
Preventing data on the hard disk of the camcorder from being recovered [ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the hard disk of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder to others, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY]. 4 Press and hold . (back light) for a few seconds (p. 109). The [ EMPTY] screen appears. b Notes • If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted.
Repairing the image database file This function checks the management information and the consistency of movies and still images in the media, and repairs any inconsistencies found. • The image database files of the hard disk and the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” are repaired separately. 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [HDD] or [MEMORY STICK]. Do you want to check the Image Database File? YES NO REPAIR IMG.DB F. The management file check starts.
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. STBY 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press 1/3 (HOME). REC MODE AUDIO MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT MOVIE SETTINGS (HOME) 4 Touch the desired item.
List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 66) Items Page CONVERSION LENS 70 VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 72) Items Page REC MODE 66 AUDIO MODE 67 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 67 WIDE SELECT 67 DIGITAL ZOOM 67 STEADYSHOT 68 Items Page AUTO SLW SHUTTR 68 VOLUME* 73 68 BEEP* 73 68 LCD BRIGHT 73 68 LCD BL LEVEL 74 68 LCD COLOR 74 X.V.COLOR GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING SET Items Page DATA CODE 72 DISPLAY 72 SOUND/DISP SET** (p.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) GENERAL SET (p. 76) Items Page DEMO MODE 76 REC LAMP 76 CALIBRATION 104 A.SHUT OFF 76 QUICK ON STBY 76 REMOTE CTRL 76 DROP SENSOR 76 CTRL FOR HDMI 77 * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 25). ** The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page.
B SD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)). SD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (SD 3M (LP)). b Notes • If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image. z Tips • See pages 11 and 24 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. • You can select the [REC MODE] for each media separately.
180 × z Tips Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 180 × zoom is performed digitally. • Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. ZEBRA STEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural.
b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen. • If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective. FLASH LEVEL SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date) When you set to [ON] (the default setting), you can display the recording date and time while playing back the image recorded on your camcorder, on devices compatible with the subtitle display function.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) Face detection frame REC Face detection mark ON[NO FRAMES] ( Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / ) Detects a face without showing a frame. The detected face image is optimized automatically. How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 78 OFF Does not use [FACE DETECTION] function. b Notes • Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions.
Capacity of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and the number of recordable still images (Unit: number of images)* When the POWER switch is (Still) RESET Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the current recording medium. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT See page 67. 4.0M 2304 × 1728 4.0M 1GB 475 2GB 970 4GB 1900 8GB 3850 * The number of recordable still images shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder.
VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) CAMERA DATA Movie Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set Still image (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 78 The default settings are marked with B. DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF Data code is not displayed. DATE/TIME Displays the date and time.
SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can also operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 78 The default settings are marked with B. VOLUME Touch (p. 36).
OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connecting other devices) LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight. B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. z Tips • This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen with / . (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 78 The default settings are marked with B.
CLOCK/ LANG (Items to set clock and language) • 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. DISP OUTPUT B LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. V-OUT/PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen and LCD screen.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B 5 min Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. The camcorder is automatically turned off when you do not operate your camcorder for more than approximately 5 minutes. / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 64 (OPTION MENU) t page 78 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].
b Notes • Set the drop sensor to [ON] when you use the camcorder. Otherwise, if you drop the camcorder, you may damage the internal hard disk. • In a non-gravity situation, the drop sensor activates. When you record images during an activity such as roller-coasting or skydiving, you can set [DROP SENSOR] to [OFF] ( ) so as not to activate the drop sensor.
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 available functions are displayed. Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the current situation.
Recording items on the OPTION MENU Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Items Items * Page tab * Page tab FOCUS – 80 DELETE a 48 SPOT FOCUS – 80 DELETE by date a 48 TELE MACRO – 80 DELETE ALL a 48 EXPOSURE – 81 SPOT METER – 81 tab SCENE SELECTION – 81 DIVIDE a 53 WHITE BAL. – 82 ERASE ALL a 55 COLOR SLOW SHTR – 83 MOVE a 55 SUPER NIGHTSHOT – 83 -- (The tab depends on the situation/No tab) tab FADER PICT.
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 B. FOCUS SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen. You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears.
EXPOSURE SCENE SELECTION You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. You can record images effectively in various situations. B AUTO Select to automatically record images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. TWILIGHT* ( 1 Touch [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure by touching . 3 Touch . ) Select to maintain the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes.
LANDSCAPE*( ) Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. • Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.] while the (Still) lamp is lit, the setting changes to [AUTO] once the (Movie) lamp lights up. WHITE BAL. (White balance) You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
b Notes • Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. • When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects 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 set to [AUTO].
D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When you select [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) Records various surround sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. LOW ( ) Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations. SELF-TIMER Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting. appears when [SELF-TIMER] is set to [ON]. Press PHOTO to start the count down.
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 .............85 • Batteries/Power sources ........................86 • LCD screen............................................87 • “Memory Stick PRO Duo”....................87 • Recording ...........................................
The (OPTION) button is not displayed. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items will be automatically set to the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows.
• When the time selected in [QUICK ON STBY] has elapsed during sleep mode, the camcorder is automatically turned off (p. 76). Turn on the power again. • Charge the battery pack (p. 16). • 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. 16). LCD screen The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. • Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 16).
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 100). Recording Refer also to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 87). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. • The playback screen is displayed. Set the POWER switch to (Movie) or (Still) (p. 30). • You cannot record images in sleep mode. Press QUICK ON (p. 32). • Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the media.
• If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop. There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.
Playing back images Images cannot be played back. • Select the media and the image quality of a movie you want to play back by touching (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/ [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p. 22). Still images cannot be played back. • Still images 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 (p. 101). • Still images recorded on other devices may not be played back.
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist. A movie cannot be divided. • A movie that is too short cannot be divided. • A movie protected on another device cannot be divided. A still image cannot be captured from a movie. • The media where you want to save still images is full. Viewing on the TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV. The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. • This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p.
Cannot use Because of following settings [FADER] [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [D.EFFECT], [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS] [D.EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [FADER], [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [FADER], [D.
Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing • An error may have occurred with the hard disk drive in your camcorder. (Warning on the hard disk of the camcorder)* Fast flashing C:04:00 • The hard disk of the camcorder is full.
(Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) Slow flashing • Free space for recording images are running out. For the type of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder, see page 2. • No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted (p. 23). Fast flashing • There are not enough free space for recording images. Delete unnecessary images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” after storing the images on other media (p. 46, 48, 61). • The Image Database File is damaged (p. 63).
x Media HDD format error. • The hard disk of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [ FORMAT] (p. 61) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the hard disk. Data error. • An error occurred during reading or writing the hard disk of the camcorder. This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder. • The Image Database File is damaged, and you cannot record movies or still images. Touch [YES] to repair.
• Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 61), or delete them using your computer. x Other No further selection is possible. Cannot save still picture. • When using the Dual Rec function, do not remove the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from the camcorder until movie recording is finished and the still images are stored on it (p. 32). This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play movies. • Use a “Memory Stick” recommended for your camcorder (p. 2).
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply On TV color systems 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 (wall socket) [b]. Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder.
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. 75).
File/folder structure on the camcorder hard disk and “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,” then use the supplied application. * Only for the internal hard disk A Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly.
Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 on internal hard disk drive, using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
• • • • • • • • • • • x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor • When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. • When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. 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.
About handling of your camcorder On use and care 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. • 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. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
x How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all.
Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 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.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Power zoom lever (31, 38) B PHOTO button (30) C QUICK ON button (32) D /CHG (charge) lamp (16) E ACCESS lamp (Hard disk) (29) F DC IN jack (16) G Hook for a shoulder belt Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
A 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. The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw.
A Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 36. B (VIEW IMAGES) button (35) C NIGHTSHOT switch (32) D (HOME) button (13, 64) E Zoom buttons (31, 38) F START/STOP button (30) H RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time.
Handycam Station A Built-in microphone (31) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected. A B Flash (69) C C Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (4) D A/V OUT jack (41) D Interface connector Connects your camcorder to the Handycam Station. E DC IN jack (16) E BATT (battery release) lever (17) F Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (optional) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (optional: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Remote Commander b Notes • Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. Insulation sheet • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 108). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last. • You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using b / B / v / V.
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies A HOME button (13) B Remaining battery (approx.) (17) C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) D Recording quality (HD/SD) and recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) (66) E Recording/playback media F Counter (hour/minute/second) G Recording remaining time Recording still images H OPTION button (14) I FACE DETECTION (69) J VIEW IMAGES button K Face Index set (70) L 5.
Indicators when you made changes Upper right Indicator Fader (83) Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder.
Data code during recording The recording date and time is recorded automatically on the media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 72).
Quick Reference Glossary x 5.1ch surround sound x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 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. The latest image coding format standardized jointly by two international standardization organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in 2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2 format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Quick Reference Index Numeric 1080i/480i.............................75 CANDLE ............................. 81 DROP SENSOR ................... 76 Charging the battery............. 16 Dual Rec............................... 32 Battery pack.................. 16 D.EFFECT (Digital effect) ........................................84, 92 16:9.......................................74 Pre-installed rechargeable battery ......................... 105 16:9 WIDE ...........................67 480i.............
HD movie management file ..............................................99 LCD COLOR ....................... 74 HD (high definition) image quality .....................................9 LCD BL LEVEL........... 74 LCD panel ............................ 21 LCD BRIGHT............... 73 HDMI OUT jack...................41 Help ......................................13 High altitudes..........................5 High Definition TV ..............41 OLD MOVIE........................92 ONE PUSH....................
Battery ...........................17 SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date) ............................................. 69 Hard disk .......................60 SUNRISE&SUNSET........... 81 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” .......................................60 SUPER NIGHTSHOT ... 83, 91 Remaining Remaining battery ................17 World time difference .......... 98 X X.V.COLOR.................68, 102 REMAINING SET (movie) ..............................................68 TELE MACRO ..............
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