4-450-148-13(1) 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Please also refer to : http://www.sony.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HDRSerial No. Model No. ACSerial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 1) do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 2) do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type BF Type B3 Type (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. For only the United States Use a supplied power cord.
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 220 220 50 50 C/BF A/C Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type Australia New Zealand 240 230/240 50 50 O O Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 120 120 60 60 A A Thailand Vietnam Oceania North America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type 120/240 110 110/220 110 110 120 110 110 120/127 120/240 110/220 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 60 60 60 A A A/C A A A A A A A A Volta
Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
For the customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-TD30V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.
About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 22). Notes on use On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays In this manual, the and icons indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch, respectively. The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.
Table of contents and indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 26), respectively. The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing images on a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Editing 45 45 45 46 Table of contents Editing on your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-TD30V).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Screen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Active Interface Shoe Flash/Video light Lens (G lens) Built-in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port Camera recording lamp (58) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low. LCD screen/Touch panel (20, 22) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out.
(View Images) button POWER button LIGHT (Video Light) button Each time you press the LIGHT button, the setting changes as follows. ) On Off (no indicator) Auto ( ( ) ... (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (26, 27) CHG (charge) lamp (17) START/STOP button (26) DC IN jack (17) 2D/3D switch (26) A/V Remote Connector (51) Battery pack (17) Grip belt Memory card slot/ access lamp (24) Loop for a shoulder belt RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object.
To fasten the grip belt PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button (28) Transmitter START/STOP button (26) Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button (32) Displays an Index screen during playback. Wireless Remote Commander ////ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with ///, then press ENTER to enter.
Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Wireless Remote Commander (1) Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) HDMI cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) US 16 The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 18) is too short for connection.
Charging the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Getting started Battery pack 2 Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.
Charging the battery using your computer Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Built-in USB Cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately).
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). Getting started To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. Notes on the AC Adaptor Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time, and adjust the lens with [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] to record optimum 3-dimensional movies. 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. 2 Select the desired language, then select [Next]. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the date format and the date and time.
Confirm the notice on continuous use of your camcorder. 6 Select [Run] and display a subject on the LCD screen. 7 Getting started 5 If you select [Run Later], the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen will appear when you turn on the camcorder next time. When the scale of the indicator exceeds the mark, select [OK]. The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses. Indicator Notes If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D, press 2D/3D DISP and check the image in 2D (p.
Tips on using [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] Referring to the following examples, display a subject that will indicate a higher scale on the LCD screen. Subjects that indicate a higher scale: Bright subjects, such as objects outdoors in daylight with various colors and shapes Subjects Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
To turn off the beep sound Select General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-TD30V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select Code] [Date/Time]. Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] set to [On].
Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. Access lamp To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format.
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD). Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Set the 2D/3D switch to 3D. 3 Press START/STOP to start recording. To record 2D movies, set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can record photos during 2D movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture).
If you feel uncomfortable with 3D movies If you feel uncomfortable while viewing 3D movies on the LCD screen for a long time, press the 2D/3D DISP button to switch the image from 3D to 2D. The image appears in 2D, but the camcorder continues recording in 3D. When the screen is switched from 2D to 3D, the screen becomes darker. This is not a malfunction. 1 Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. 2 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with functions convenient for recording. Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for both movie recording (3D/2D) and photo recording (2D) modes. Refer to the page in ( ) for details.
Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (38) View Images button (32) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (57) To record in mirror mode A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view You can magnify images as follows. 3D recording: Up to 12 times the original size (Extended Zoom) 2D recording: Up to 17 times the original size (Extended Zoom) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Notes If the movies appear doubled on the LCD screen, return the zoom to the original level. A subject within 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away should be recorded in 2D. Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen.
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view), or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-TD30V). 1 Set the 2D/3D switch to 3D. 2 Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. 3 US The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time. Select the image. 32 You can enter the playback mode by on the LCD screen (p. 28).
5 Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD screen for various playback operations. / Previous/Next Delete / Fast-reverse/fast-forward Context / Play/Pause Stop Play/stop short movies Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back. / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 As you repeat selecting times about 30 times about 60 times. / during pause to play movies slowly. Select [Slideshow Set].
Screen display on the Event View screen Remaining battery To the MENU screen To the Map View screen (HDR-TD30V) Events Event name To the next event To the previous event Time-line bar Change to the movie/ photo recording mode Change Event Scale button To play back short movies Event name Recorded time/number of photos To go back to the Event View screen Switch Image Type button (2D only) Movie Previous/next Change to the movie/ photo recording mode US 34 Photo (2D only) Last played imag
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) 1 Switch to the Map View by touching [Map View]. 2 Select the recording location. 3 Touch the direction on the map in which you want the map to be scrolled. Keep touching that point to scroll the map continuously. If you change the map scale using the power zoom lever, the clusters of thumbnails will change as well. Select the desired image.
Screen display on the Map View To the MENU screen To the movie recording display To the Event View screen To play back short movies To the Map View Switch Image Type button (2D only) Previous/next To the movie/photo recording display To play back images with other devices US 36 You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.
Advanced operations Adjusting the depth of 3D movies In the default setting, the camcorder detects the relative position between a subject and its background during recording, and automatically adjusts the parallax effect accordingly, so that you will feel comfortable when watching 3-dimensional movies. Comfortable sense of depth The camcorder detects the relative position. Adjust the depth using to move the image into the foreground, and to move it further into the background.
Recording images with various settings 3 Select / to adjust the horizontal direction . The screen used to adjust the horizontal direction appears in 3D. Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. The recording time (p. 63) or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may change, depending on the recording mode selected.
Types of media AVCHD recording — discs — — * [60p Quality [ Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Recording mode FH/ 3D PS* FX HQ/ LP ] can be set only when the Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. Touch one of the faces targeted.
To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Touch the subject you want to record. Your camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Notes When the frame rate and the recording ] mode are set to [60i]/[Highest Quality ], you cannot use or [60p]/[60p Quality the Smile Shutter function while recording movies. Furthermore, when the frame rate is set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either.
Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: (Walk), (Tripod) (Auto Wind Sound detection: , NR) To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. Select [Camera/Mic] Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. [ Notes The frames on the faces do not appear during 3D recording. The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions.
Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting to a 3D TV Movies recorded in 3D are played back in 3D. Make sure that the 2D/3D switch of the camcorder is set to 3D. HDMI Cable (supplied) Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not Wide compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio (p. 57). If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. The camcorder does not support the S-Video output. Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
On “Photo TV HD” This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HDcompatible devices using an HDMI cable*, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality. * The TV will automatically switch to the (photo) is selected appropriate mode when with the Switch Image Type button.
Editing Editing on your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 1 2 Select [Delete]. Select [Multiple Images]. 3 [Edit/Copy] 1 In step 2, select [All In Event]. 2 Select the date you want to delete using / , and then select . To delete a part of a movie Editing Notes Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the “PlayMemories Home” software. You cannot restore images once they are deleted.
2 Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using / , and then select . A B A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. B: Adjusts the capturing point with more precision. A If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set as shown below. B A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision.
Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways.
Preparing a computer (Windows) Checking the computer system OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 CPU*4 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing 3D, FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.
Notes on installation If the “PlayMemories Home” software is already installed on your computer, connect the camcorder to your computer. Functions that can be used with this camcorder will then be available. If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software is installed on your computer, it will be overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home” software. In this case, you cannot use some functions that were available with “PMB” with this “PlayMemories Home” software.
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software 1 Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen. 2 Double-click the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use “PlayMemories Home.” US 50 When using Windows 8, select the “PlayMemories Home” icon from the start screen. When using Windows 8, select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from the help menu of “PlayMemories Home.
Saving images with an external device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable (sold separately). Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 17) Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with the A/V connecting cable (sold separately).
Notes 3D movies are converted to 2D with standard definition image quality (STD). You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD).
2 Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the . camcorder screen, select Select [Copy.] on the camcorder screen. To delete images in the external media device 1 Select [Play without copying.] in step 2. [Edit/Copy] [Delete], 2 Select and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to delete images.
US 54 The FAT file system is available for your camcorder. If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system, etc., format the external media device using the camcorder before use. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before you format it using the camcorder.
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode Camera/Mic The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Playback Function Edit/Copy Setup Select Notes to finish setting the menu or to Select return to the previous menu screen. To find a menu item quickly Image Quality/Size 1 .
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie........................................... Records movies. Photo............................................ Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC............................ Records smooth slow-motion movies. Golf Shot..................................... Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording. Camera/Mic US 56 Manual Settings White Balance..........
Customizing your camcorder Face Face Detection................ Automatically detects faces. Smile Shutter................... Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity............. Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function. Flash Flash.................................... Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos. Flash Level........................ Sets the brightness of flash. Red Eye Reduction.........
Edit/Copy Delete.......................................... Deletes movies or photos. Protect......................................... Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. Direct Copy................................ Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media device. Setup Media Settings Media Info......................... Displays information on the recording media. Format................................ Deletes and formats all data on the recording media. Repair Img. DB F.
Battery Info....................... Displays the approximate remaining battery time. Power Save....................... Sets the LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically. Demo Mode..................... Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder. Clock Settings Date & Time Setting...... Sets the date and time. Area Setting..................... Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 20). Auto Clock ADJ *............
Others/Index Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 60 to 62), and inspect your camcorder. The camcorder gets warm. Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. The power abruptly turns off. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Press RESET (p. 14) using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on.
The camcorder is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the correct order. When both the Built-in USB Cable and the USB jack of the camcorder are connected to the external devices at the same time, disconnect one that is not connected to a computer.
The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place. Because the temperature of your camcorder has reached a level where HDMI output has stopped, no image is displayed on the connected monitor, etc. Leave the camcorder until the temperature decreases. However, you can continue recording on the camcorder. No memory card is inserted (p. 24). When the indicator flashes, there are not enough free spaces for recording images.
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard definition image quality. Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Expected number of recordable photos (unit: minute) 16 GB 210 (160) 32 GB 430 (325) 64 GB 865 (655) (5.1ch)* 370 (300) 740 (610) 1490 (1225) (2ch)* 380 (310) 770 (630) 1545 (1260) Standard definition image quality (STD) (unit: minute) (5.1ch)* (2ch)* 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 220 (200) 445 (410) 895 (825) 225 (210) 460 (420) 920 (845) * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode] (p. 57).
Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 480 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
About handling of your camcorder Near On use and care The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Shoe cover Built-in USB Cable Battery pack LCD Screen Jack cover US 66 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. Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations.
When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature Operation with all computers is not assured. If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge.
When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do not close the LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost. On Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Insulation sheet Notes on optional accessories We recommend that you use genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.
On handling the LCD screen If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen will come off easily. Wipe those off as soon as possible. If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD screen may be scratched. If the LCD screen becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth, etc.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours.
Specifications System Minimum illumination: 6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/60 second) 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/30 second) *1 The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. 2 * [ SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] or [Off]. 3 * [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
Mass (approx.) HDR-TD30V: 460 g (1 lb) main unit only 510 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-TD30: 450 g (15 oz) main unit only 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A Power consumption: 18 W Output voltage: DC 8.
On trademarks MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. Facebook and the “f ” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-TD30V) YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (“LICENSE”) is a legal agreement between you and Sony Corporation (“SONY”), the licensor of the map data included in your video camera recorder product (“PRODUCT”). Such map data, including subsequent updates/upgrades, is referred to herein as the SOFTWARE.
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Screen indicators Japan The following indicators appear when you change the settings. See page 28 and 36 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing. Center Left Right Jordan Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre Mexico Bottom Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.
Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/ camera-shake detection/ sound detection) (40) 3D Depth Adjustment EV Meaning Slideshow Set Warning (61) 101-0005 Playback mode (33) Center Indicator Right Indicator 60i Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) (38) 60min Remaining battery Recording/playback/ editing media (24) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) 00Min Estimated recording remaining time 20.
Index Symbols F P 2D movies.....................................26 3D Depth Adjustment................37 3D movies.....................................26 5.1ch surround sound.................43 Face Priority.................................39 FH..................................................38 Full charge....................................18 FX..................................................38 Photo Capture..............................46 Photos...........................................
U USB................................................18 USB Adaptor Cable.....................52 USB Connect................................58 USB connection support cable...............................................16 V VBR...............................................64 W Wall outlet (wall socket).............19 Warning indicators......................61 Wind noise...................................57 Windows.......................................48 Wireless Remote Commander..........................
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