"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page Operation Search HDR-TD30/TD30V Before use User Guide Getting started Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Before use Operation Search Getting started Search by operation Recording Back to top Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 2
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use Operation Search Before use Before use How to use this User Guide Getting started How to use this User Guide Recording Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Playback Parts and controls/Screen indicators Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Parts and controls Screen indicators How does your 3D camcorder work How does your 3D camcorder work? Troubleshooting Back to top Maintenance and precautions C
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started Operation Search Getting started Before use Checking the supplied items Getting started Supplied items Recording Charging the battery pack Playback Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery abroad Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Troubles
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording Operation Search Recording Before use Recording Getting started Recording movies Recording Shooting photos (2D only) Playback Screen indicators during recording Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Useful functions for recording images Zooming Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only) Troubleshooting Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Maintenance and precautio
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback Operation Search Playback Before use Playback Getting started Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Recording Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Playback Operating buttons while playing images Saving images with an external device Adjusting the depth during playback (3D Depth Adjustment) Customizing your camcorder Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only) Highlight Playback Troubleshooting E
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device Operation Search Saving images with an external device Before use Using the “PlayMemories Home” software Getting started Playing images on a computer Recording Checking the computer system Playback Installing the "PlayMemories Home" software in your computer Saving images with an external device Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer Customizing your camcorder The devices on which the created disc can
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder Operation Search Customizing your camcorder Before use Using menu items Getting started Setting up menu items Recording Shooting Mode Playback Movie Saving images with an external device Photo (2D only) Customizing your camcorder Golf Shot (2D only) Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only) Camera/Mic Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list White Balance (2D only) Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (2
Audio Mode Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button Guide Frame (2D only) Display Setting Zebra (2D only) Peaking (2D only) Light Bright Audio Level Display Image Quality/Size REC Mode (2D only) Frame Rate (2D only) HD/STD Setting (2D only) Wide Mode (2D only) x.v.Color Image Size (2D only) Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR-TD30V) Highlight Movie (2D only) Scenario Edit/Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F.
Power On By LCD Language Setting Battery Info Power Save Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 10
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Operation Search Troubleshooting Before use If you have problems Getting started If you have problems Recording Troubleshooting Playback Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Saving images with an external device Batteries/power sources Customizing your camcorder Memory card LCD screen Recording Troubleshooting Playback Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices E
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions Operation Search Maintenance and precautions Before use Maintenance and precautions Getting started About the AVCHD format Recording About GPS (HDR-TD30V) Playback About the memory card Saving images with an external device About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Customizing your camcorder About the AC Adaptor About handling of your camcorder On use and care Troubleshooting On moisture condensation Maintenance and preca
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before use Getting started Operation Search Recording Operation Search Search by operation Playback Back to top Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Before use How to use this User Guide Troubleshooting How to use this User Guide Maintenance and precautions Contents list Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls S
Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Recording in mirror mode Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Operating buttons while playing images Adjusting the depth during playback (3D Depth Adjustment) Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only) Highlight Playback Enjoying a digest
Back to top Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo (2D only) Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only) Golf Shot (2D only) Camera/Mic White Balance (2D only) Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (2D only) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (2D only) Spot Focus (2D only) Exposure Focus IRIS (2D only) Shutter Speed (2D only) AGC Limit (2D only) AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux (2D only) 3D Depth Adjustment (3D only) Auto 3D Lens Adjust (3D only) Scene Select
Zebra (2D only) Peaking (2D only) Light Bright Audio Level Display Image Quality/Size REC Mode (2D only) Frame Rate (2D only) HD/STD Setting (2D only) Wide Mode (2D only) x.v.Color Image Size (2D only) Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR-TD30V) Highlight Movie (2D only) Scenario Edit/Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F.
Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-di
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Operation Search Search by operation Before use Getting started Setting the date and time Recording Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Identifying part names Parts and controls Screen indicators How does your 3D camcorder work? Maintenance and precautions Contents list How does yo
Your Location (HDR-TD30V) Recording movies in a dim place Low Lux (2D only) Scene Selection (2D only) (Night Portrait) Scene Selection (2D only) (Night Scene) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Flash (2D only) Recording sound clearly Closer Voice Auto Wind NR Audio Mode Blt-in Zoom Mic Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Capturing photos during movie recording Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies Smile Shutter (2D only) Recording sunset or
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before use Getting started Selecting a topic to display Recording Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Playback Marks and notations used in this User Guide Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubl
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you previously viewed.
Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing. Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( Operate the camcorder in the order indicated. 23 ) (A).
Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Operation Search Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Before use Getting started Models described in this User Guide Recording Illustrations and on-screen displays used in this User Guide Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Models described in this User Guide Models described in this User Guide are
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Parts and controls Operation Search Parts and controls Before use Getting started To fasten the grip belt Recording Wireless Remote Commander Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Active Interface Shoe Flash/Video light Lens (G lens) Built-in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port Camera recording lamp The c
LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Speakers GPS antenna (HDR-TD30V) A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel. (View Images) button POWER button LIGHT (Video Light) button 2D/3D DISP (display) button 2D/3D switch Battery pack Memory card slot/access lamp RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
Power zoom lever PHOTO button MODE button (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp CHG (charge) lamp START/STOP button DC IN jack A/V Remote Connector Grip belt Loop for a shoulder belt Built-in USB Cable Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) Depending on the specifications of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction.
DATA CODE button Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-TD30V) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback. PHOTO button The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN/SLOW buttons / (Previous/Next) buttons PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button Transmitter START/STOP button Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button Displays an Index screen during playback.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Screen indicators Operation Search Screen indicators Before use Getting started Left Recording Center Playback Right Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Bottom The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.
x.v.Color Destination Zebra Peaking Cinematone Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) 3D Depth Adjustment Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode Right Indicator 60i 60min Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated recording remaining time 20.
[Auto Wind NR] set to [Off] [Closer Voice] set to [Off] Blt-in Zoom Mic Audio Mode Low Lux EV AE Shift Shutter Speed IRIS Spot Meter/Fcs/Spot Meter/Exposure Intelligent Auto 101-0005 Data file name Protect Flash/Flash Level/Red Eye Reduction Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How does your 3D camcorder work > How does your 3D camcorder work? Operation Search How does your 3D camcorder work? Before use Getting started How does the camcorder record 3D movies? Recording How do movies look like 3D movies on the LCD screen, without using 3D glasses? Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting How does the camcorder record 3D movies? People see objects (in parallax) using
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Checking the supplied items > Supplied items Operation Search Supplied items Before use Getting started The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Operation Search Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Before use Getting started Charging time Recording To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Playback Notes on the battery pack Saving images with an external device Notes on the AC Adaptor 1.
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack AC Adaptor NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 NP-FV70 195 NP-FV100 390 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using your computer Operation Search Charging the battery using your computer Before use Getting started To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable Recording Charging time To remove the battery pack Playback Saving images with an external device 1.
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery abroad Operation Search Charging the battery abroad Before use Getting started You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Operation Search Before use Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting started Tips on using [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] Recording To change the language setting Playback To turn off the power Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder To adjust the angle of the LCD screen Set the date and time, a
5. Confirm the notice on continuous use of your camcorder. 6. Select [Run] and display a subject on the LCD screen. If you select [Run Later], the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen will appear when you turn on the camcorder next time. 7. When the scale of the indicator exceeds the mark, select [OK]. The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses. A: Indicator Notes If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D, press 2D/3D DISP and check the image in 2D. If [Could not adjust.
Subjects that indicate a lower scale and result in adjustment failure: Dark subjects, such as objects viewed at night Subjects within 1.5 m (4 feet 11 1/8 inches) away from the camcorder Plain, non-colorful subjects Subjects that repeat the same pattern, such as rows of windows on buildings Moving subjects To change the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. [Setup] Select [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Inserting a memory card Operation Search Inserting a memory card Before use Getting started Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording To eject the memory card Playback Saving images with an external device 1. Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Recording movies Operation Search Recording movies Before use Getting started To obtain good 3D movies Recording If you feel uncomfortable with 3D movies To display items on the LCD screen Playback To record in mirror mode Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder In the default setting, movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD). 1.
To obtain good 3D movies Shoot the subject from about 30 cm to 5 m (11 7/8 in. to 16 ft. 4 7/8 in.) away. The optimum distance varies when you use zooming. 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.
Related topics Expected recording time of movies [Flash (2D only)] To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] To change the image size: [Image Size (2D only)] Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Info] Zooming Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 49
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Shooting photos (2D only) Operation Search Shooting photos (2D only) Before use Getting started If white circular spots appear on photos Recording 1. Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. 3.
Notes The flash does not work while the (movie) lamp is lit.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Screen indicators during recording Operation Search Screen indicators during recording Before use Getting started Described here are icons for both movie recording (3D/2D)and photo recording (2D) modes.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Zooming Operation Search Zooming Before use Getting started Optimum distance from the subject to record 3D movies Recording 1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.
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. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto (2D recording only). During 2D recording, you can magnify images up to 10 times the original size using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Intelligent Auto Operation Search Intelligent Auto Before use Getting started To record images brighter than that of when using the Intelligent Auto function Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is the default setting.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only) Operation Search Before use Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only) Getting started To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Operation Search Before use Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Getting started Recording 1. Press LIGHT. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list A: Flash/Video light Each time you press the LIGHT button, the setting changes as follows. Auto ( ) On ( ) ...
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording in mirror mode Operation Search Recording in mirror mode Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder 1. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ). Troubleshooting 2. Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees to the lens side ( Maintenance and precautions Contents list ) to adjust the angle.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started If you do not want to record location information Recording To obtain a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode) To check the triangulating status Playback On the satellite map and triangulating gauge Saving images with an external device How to check the GPS satellite ic
A: Number of dots changes while the camcorder is searching for the satellites. B: Triangulating meters appear when the satellites are found. When the camcorder cannot triangulate A: The camcorder does not have location information. B: The camcorder displays the location information that was previously obtained. If you do not want to record location information Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [GPS Setting] [Off]. Notes It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating.
To check the triangulating status The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the triangulating information. 1. Display your current location. If your current location appears on the LCD screen, you do not need to continue this operation. 2. Select . A: Satellite map B: Satellite icons C: Triangulating gauge D: Information for the location that was previously obtained. To close the triangulating information screen, select .
TD30V).” Rotate the LCD panel to direct the GPS antenna toward the sky. Do not place your hand on the GPS antenna. Select [Your Location] in the menu to use the triangulating priority mode. Use GPS Assist Data. If you import GPS Assist Data from your computer to your camcorder using the “PlayMemories Home” software, the time it takes the camcorder to acquire your location information can be shortened. Connect the camcorder to a computer that is connected to the Internet.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Operation Search Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Before use Getting started Screen display on the Event View screen Recording To view 3D movies on the LCD screen Playback Saving images with an external device You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view). 1. Set the 2D/3D switch to 3D.
: To the MENU screen : Event name : To the previous event : Change to the movie/photo recording mode : To play back short movies : Remaining battery : To the Map View screen (HDR-TD30V) : Events : To the next event : Time-line bar : Change Event Scale button : Event title : To go back to the Event View screen : Previous/next : Change to the movie/photo recording mode : Last played image : Recorded time/number of photos : Switch Image Type button (2D only) : Movie : Photo (2D only) Reduced-size images which
Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started When you use the map data for the first time Recording Screen display on the Map View Playback You can search for recorded images by location of recording (Map View). Saving images with an external device 1. Set the 2D/3D switch to 3D.
When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement. (For details on the license agreement, refer to the “Operating Guide” supplied with your camcorder.) You cannot use the map data if you touch [No].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Operating buttons while playing images Operation Search Operating buttons while playing images Before use Getting started While playing a movie Recording While viewing photos (2D only) To play back images with other devices Playback Saving images with an external device Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display the items again, touch the LCD screen.
: Delete : Previous : Next : To play/pause movies and photos in the order recorded (photo) : Delete : Context : Previous : Next : To start/stop slide show / As you repeat selecting about 10 times Select / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 30 times about 60 times. during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Adjusting the depth during playback (3D Depth Adjustment) Operation Search Adjusting the depth during playback (3D Depth Adjustment) Before use Getting started You can adjust the sense of depth while playing back 3D movies, so that the action in the movie looks like it is jumping out of the screen. Recording 1. Select Playback Saving images with an external device [3D Depth Adjustment] on the 3D movie playback screen.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Dividing a movie Operation Search Dividing a movie Before use Getting started 1. Select [Divide] on the movie playback screen. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using Maintenance and precautions / , and then select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only) Operation Search Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only) Before use Getting started On recording date and time of captured photos Recording Playback 1. Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of a movie. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Operation Search Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Before use Getting started To change the settings for Highlight Playback Recording You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder 1. Set the 2D/3D switch to 3D.
highlight scenes. [Playback Range]: You can set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the Highlight Playback. [Theme]: You can select a theme for Highlight Playback. [Music]: You can select music. [Audio mix]: The original sound is played back with the music. [Length]: You can set the length of the Highlight Playback segment. [Highlight Point]: You can set the points in a movie or photo that will be used in a Highlight Playback. Play the desired movie, and select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Operation Search Before use Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) ( Save) Getting started Scenario Recording To play back a saved scenario Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a “Scenario” with high definition image quality (HD).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Operation Search Before use Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Getting started Recording To play back a Highlight Movie Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting You can c
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a 3D TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a 3D TV Before use Getting started Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Recording On an HDMI cable Playback Saving images with an external device When movies are recorded in 3D, they are played back in 3D on a 3D TV. Use the HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a TV. Make sure that the 2D/3D switch of the camcorder is set to 3D.
sound of standard definition image quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch. On an HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Before use Getting started Enjoying 5.
image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound. The sound of standard definition image quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch. On an HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Before use Getting started To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Recording When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Playback Saving images with an external device When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are pla
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Before use Getting started Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (sold separately). Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Operation Search Using “BRAVIA” Sync Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Playing images on a computer Operation Search Before use Playing images on a computer Getting started Recording The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Checking the computer system Operation Search Before use Checking the computer system Getting started Recording Playback OS* 1 Saving images with an external device Microsoft Windows XP SP3* 2 /Windows Vista SP2* 3 /Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 CPU* 4 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Intel Core Duo 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer Operation Search Before use Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer Getting started Recording 1. Access the following download site using an Internet browser on your computer, then click [Install] [Run]. Playback www.sony.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer Operation Search Before use Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer Getting started Recording 1. Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > The devices on which the created disc can be played back Operation Search Before use The devices on which the created disc can be played back Getting started Recording Blu-ray discs Playback Blu-ray disc player such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or PlayStation® 3 Saving images with an external device DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) Customizing your camcor
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Operation Search Before use Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Getting started Recording 1. Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen. The “PlayMemories Home” software starts up.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Operation Search Before use Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Getting started Recording You can install the dedicated software for the camcorder from the following URL. For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Operation Search Before use Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Getting started Recording Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving images on an external media device easily Operation Search Before use Saving images on an external media device easily Getting started To delete images in the external media device Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such
1. Select [Play without copying.] in step 2 above. 2. Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to delete images. Notes You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function. 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.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Operation Search Before use Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Getting started Recording You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Operation Search Before use Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Getting started To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Operation Search Before use Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device You cannot use the following devices as an external media device.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with a recorder > Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Operation Search Before use Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Getting started Recording Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with the A/V connecting cable (sold separately). You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Using menu items > Setting up menu items Operation Search Setting up menu items Before use Getting started To find a menu item quickly Recording When you cannot select a menu item Playback The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
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. A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Movie Operation Search Movie Before use Getting started You can select the movie recording mode. Recording 1. [Shooting Mode] [Movie].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Photo (2D only) Operation Search Photo (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the photo shooting mode. Recording 1. [Shooting Mode] [Photo].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only) Operation Search Before use Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only) Getting started To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Recording Playback Saving images with an external device The camcorder records approximately 3-second-long fast actions or motions as an approximately 12second-long slow-motion movie. 1. [Shooting Mode] [Smth Slw REC].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Golf Shot (2D only) Operation Search Golf Shot (2D only) Before use Getting started Timing that the camcorder starts recording Recording To check your form using self-timer Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos.
The camcorder starts countdown of the timer after you press the START/STOP button. The point when the count reaches 0 is assumed as the moment of impact and motion before and after 0 is recorded. Notes If the camcorder cannot detect the sound of a club hitting the ball, the camcorder automatically sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in the time period between 1.5 seconds before the impact point to 0.5 second after the impact point.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > White Balance (2D only) Operation Search White Balance (2D only) Before use Getting started You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance]. Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired setting.
Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. While you are recording a movie, (One Push) cannot be set. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (2D only) Operation Search Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (2D only) Before use Getting started Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter/Fcs]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (2D only) Operation Search Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (2D only) Before use Getting started Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. Recording Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Focus (2D only) Operation Search Spot Focus (2D only) Before use Getting started Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Focus]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Exposure Operation Search Exposure Before use Getting started You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Exposure]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Focus Operation Search Focus Before use Getting started To adjust the focus Recording On focal distance information Playback Saving images with an external device You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Focus].
about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > IRIS (2D only) Operation Search IRIS (2D only) Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device You can shoot images with the IRIS priority mode. Changing IRIS parameter changes the focus range. If you decrease the IRIS parameter, the camcorder can focus on a narrow range, and if you increase the IRIS parameter, the camcorder can focus on a wide range.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Shutter Speed (2D only) Operation Search Shutter Speed (2D only) Before use Getting started You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode. When you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it is flowing. Recording Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Shutter Speed].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > AGC Limit (2D only) Operation Search AGC Limit (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control) to record dim scenes as they look. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [AGC Limit]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > AE Shift Operation Search AE Shift Before use Getting started You can adjust the exposure based on the results of the automatic exposure measurement. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [AE Shift]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > White Balance Shift Operation Search White Balance Shift Before use Getting started You can adjust the white balance manually. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance Shift]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Off The white balance is adjusted automatically.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux (2D only) Operation Search Low Lux (2D only) Before use Getting started You can record bright color images, even in dim light. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Off The Low Lux function is not used.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > 3D Depth Adjustment (3D only) Operation Search 3D Depth Adjustment (3D only) Before use Getting started Tips for [3D Depth Adjustment] Recording You can adjust the sense of depth when you record 3D movies. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [3D Depth Adjustment]. Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
The camcorder adjusts the parallax effect. A: Comfortable sense of depth B: Monitor Notes Since the parallax is adjusted automatically, the 3D movies may seem to be shaking from side to side when played in 2D. To prevent the shaking, adjust the depth manually before recording.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto 3D Lens Adjust (3D only) Operation Search Auto 3D Lens Adjust (3D only) Before use Getting started Tips on using [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] Recording You can correct the vertical position of the right and left movies automatically to record optimum 3D movies. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Auto 3D Lens Adjust].
Notes Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] in the following cases.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Scene Selection (2D only) Operation Search Scene Selection (2D only) Before use Getting started You can record images effectively in various situations. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Scene Selection]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
between the camcorder and the subject. (Portrait) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. (Spotlight)*2 Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. (Beach)*2 Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. (Snow)*2 Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. * 1 Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. * 2 Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Cinematone Operation Search Cinematone Before use Getting started The camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images when recording a movie. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Cinematone]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Fader (2D only) Operation Search Fader (2D only) Before use Getting started You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Fader].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Self-Timer (2D only) Operation Search Self-Timer (2D only) Before use Getting started Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Self-Timer].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Tele Macro (2D only) Operation Search Tele Macro (2D only) Before use Getting started This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Tele Macro]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (movie) Operation Search SteadyShot (movie) Before use Getting started You can compensate for camera shake. ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( natural. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ SteadyShot].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (photo) (2D only) Operation Search SteadyShot (photo) (2D only) Before use Getting started You can compensate for camera shake. ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( natural. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ SteadyShot].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Digital Zoom (2D only) Operation Search Digital Zoom (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Digital Zoom]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Back Light (2D only) Operation Search Auto Back Light (2D only) Before use Getting started Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Auto Back Light]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before use Getting started Recording conditions for better face detection performance Recording You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Your camcorder adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Face] [Face Detection].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Shutter (2D only) Operation Search Smile Shutter (2D only) Before use Getting started The shutter is released automatically when the camcorder detects a smile. If you do not want to take photos automatically, select [Off]. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list A: The camcorder is detecting a face.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Sensitivity (2D only) Operation Search Smile Sensitivity (2D only) Before use Getting started Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Face] [Smile Sensitivity]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash (2D only) Operation Search Flash (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Flash] [Flash]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash Level (2D only) Operation Search Flash Level (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the brightness of the flash light. You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Recording Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Flash] [Flash Level].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Red Eye Reduction (2D only) Operation Search Red Eye Reduction (2D only) Before use Getting started You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes. You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Recording Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Flash] [Red Eye Reduction].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Closer Voice Operation Search Closer Voice Before use Getting started Your camcorder detects a face of a person and records the voice clearly. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Closer Voice]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list On Detects faces and records the voices clearly.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Blt-in Zoom Mic Operation Search Blt-in Zoom Mic Before use Getting started You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Blt-in Zoom Mic]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Wind NR Operation Search Auto Wind NR Before use Getting started Your camcorder records a movie with less wind noise input from the built-in microphone. This function automatically cuts the low-range wind noise according to the noise level. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Auto Wind NR].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Audio Mode Operation Search Audio Mode Before use Getting started You can change the recording sound format. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Audio Mode]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list 5.1ch Surround ( ) Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Operation Search Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Before use Getting started You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Micref Level]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > My Button Operation Search My Button Before use Getting started You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [My Button]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using / .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Guide Frame (2D only) Operation Search Guide Frame (2D only) Before use Getting started You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. The frame is not recorded. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Guide Frame].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Display Setting Operation Search Display Setting Before use Getting started You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while recording. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Display Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Zebra (2D only) Operation Search Zebra (2D only) Before use Getting started You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Zebra]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Peaking (2D only) Operation Search Peaking (2D only) Before use Getting started You can display an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced with colors. This function helps you to adjust the focus. The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the image. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Peaking].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Light Bright Operation Search Light Bright Before use Getting started You can set the brightness of the video light. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Light Bright]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Standard Standard brightness.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Audio Level Display Operation Search Audio Level Display Before use Getting started You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter. Shape of the audio level meter differs depending on the [Audio Mode] setting. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Audio Level Display].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > REC Mode (2D only) Operation Search REC Mode (2D only) Before use Getting started On image quality Recording Playback Saving images with an external device You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. The recording time of the recording media is changed depending on the recording mode. 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
Frame Rate (2D only) Recording standard definition image quality (STD) movie: [HD/STD Setting (2D only)] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 154
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Frame Rate (2D only) Operation Search Frame Rate (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [60i] is recommended for standard recording. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before setting [ REC Mode]. Recording 1. Playback [Image Quality/Size] [ Frame Rate].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > HD/STD Setting (2D only) Operation Search HD/STD Setting (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the image quality of movies. Recording 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ / Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Wide Mode (2D only) Operation Search Wide Mode (2D only) Before use Getting started When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio. Recording 1. Playback [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > x.v.Color Operation Search x.v.Color Before use Getting started You can capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Recording 1. Playback [Image Quality/Size] [ x.v.Color].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Image Size (2D only) Operation Search Image Size (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. Recording 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Event View Operation Search Event View Before use Getting started You can display the Event View screen. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [Event View].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Map View (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Map View (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started You can display the Map View screen. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [Map View].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Highlight Movie (2D only) Operation Search Highlight Movie (2D only) Before use Getting started You can watch the Highlight Movie you have saved. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [Highlight Movie]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired Highlight Movie.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Scenario Operation Search Scenario Before use Getting started You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [ Scenario]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired scenario.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Delete Operation Search Delete Before use Getting started To delete a part of a movie Recording 1. [Edit/Copy] [Delete]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired setting ([Multiple Images] or [All In Event]). Multiple Images Add check marks to the desired images, and then select .
Related topics Release protection: [Protect] [Format] To divide a movie: Dividing a movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 165
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Protect Operation Search Protect Before use Getting started To remove the protection of an event Recording Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Edit/Copy] [Protect]. Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Copy Operation Search Copy Before use Getting started You can copy images stored on the recording media of the camcorder. The original copy of the image will not be deleted after the copy operation has been completed. You can copy images stored on the recording media to an external media device. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. Press (View Images). 2. [Edit/Copy] [Copy].
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Direct Copy Operation Search Direct Copy Before use Getting started You can save images on an external media device (USB storage device) manually while the device is connected to your camcorder. You can perform this operation while the camcorder is displaying the event view of the external device connected. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. Press (View Images). 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Media Info Operation Search Media Info Before use Getting started You can check the remaining recordable time for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Info]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Format Operation Search Format Before use Getting started Recording Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. 1. Playback [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Format]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the recording medium that you want to format, and then select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Repair Img. DB F. Operation Search Repair Img. DB F. Before use Getting started The camcorder may be able to repair the damaged database file using this menu item. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. DB F.]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > File Number Operation Search File Number Before use Getting started You can select the way to assign file number of photos. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [File Number]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Series Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Data Code Operation Search Data Code Before use Getting started During playback, your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording. You can check the following information. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Playback Settings] Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
Photo SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed IRIS (Aperture value) Gain Brightness Exposure Flash Coordinates (HDR-TD30V) Latitude Longitude Notes The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [--:--:--] may appear.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Volume Operation Search Volume Before use Getting started You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Volume]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Adjust the volume using / .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Download Music Operation Search Download Music Before use Getting started You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by connecting the camcorder to a computer. To transfer music files, use “Music Transfer.” Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Download Music].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Empty Music Operation Search Empty Music Before use Getting started You can delete all music files stored on the camcorder. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Empty Music]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select [OK] or [Cancel].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > TV Type Operation Search TV Type Before use Getting started You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Connection] [TV Type]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > HDMI 3D Setting Operation Search HDMI 3D Setting Before use Getting started You can select the output format of the right and left images when connecting your camcorder to a 3D TV with the HDMI cable (supplied). Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Connection] [HDMI 3D Setting]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > HDMI Resolution Operation Search HDMI Resolution Before use Getting started Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the HDMI cable. When you output 3D movies, 1080i is selected automatically. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Connection] [HDMI Resolution]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Operation Search CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Before use Getting started When connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with a HDMI cable, you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV. [Details] Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Connection] [CTRL FOR HDMI].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB Connect Operation Search USB Connect Before use Getting started Select this item when a USB connection does not start even when you connect the camcorder to an external device with the USB Cable. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Connection] [USB Connect].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB Connect Setting Operation Search USB Connect Setting Before use Getting started You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting the camcorder to a computer or other USB device. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [USB Connect Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB LUN Setting Operation Search USB LUN Setting Before use Getting started Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [USB LUN Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Beep Operation Search Beep Before use Getting started You can turn on or off the operation sound. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list On A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate your camcorder. Off Cancels the melody.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > LCD Brightness Operation Search LCD Brightness Before use Getting started You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [LCD Brightness ]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Normal Normal setting (normal brightness).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Your Location (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Your Location (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started You can display your current location. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Your Location]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Your current location appears on the Map View.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > GPS Setting (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search GPS Setting (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [GPS Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list On Receives GPS signals.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > REC Lamp Operation Search REC Lamp Before use Getting started You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [REC Lamp]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list On The camera recording lamp lights up.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Remote Ctrl Operation Search Remote Ctrl Before use Getting started 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Remote Ctrl]. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Select the desired item. Maintenance and precautions Contents list On Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Power On By LCD Operation Search Power On By LCD Before use Getting started You can set the power of the camcorder to turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Power On By LCD]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Language Setting Operation Search Language Setting Before use Getting started You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. The camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Recording Playback 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Battery Info Operation Search Battery Info Before use Getting started You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Battery Info]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions The battery information appears. Contents list To close the screen, select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Power Save Operation Search Power Save Before use Getting started You can change the setting for the backlight of the LCD screen and the power status of the camcorder. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Power Save]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Demo Mode Operation Search Demo Mode Before use Getting started Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) and no operation is attempted within a certain period with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Date & Time Setting Operation Search Date & Time Setting Before use Getting started 1. [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Date & Time Setting]. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Select the desired item ([Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time]).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Area Setting Operation Search Area Setting Before use Getting started You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Select your local area when using the camcorder in other time zones. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started The camcorder can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Auto Clock ADJ ]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started The camcorder can compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Auto Area ADJ]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Operation Search If you have problems Before use Getting started If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Recording 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, and inspect your camcorder. : ” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis If a code such as “C:(or E:) Playback display/Warning indicators”.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Operation Search Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Before use Getting started The power does not turn on. Recording Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. [Details] Playback Saving images with an external device The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
If no noise is heard when the camcorder is turned on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction. Intelligent Auto is canceled.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Batteries/power sources Operation Search Batteries/power sources Before use Getting started The power abruptly turns off. Recording Playback Use the AC Adaptor. Saving images with an external device In the default setting, when about 2 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Power Save). Change the setting of [Power Save], or turn on the power again.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > LCD screen Operation Search LCD screen Before use Getting started Menu items are grayed out. Recording You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. Touch the LCD screen lightly.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before use Getting started Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. Recording If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder. [Details] Playback Saving images with an external device Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Recording Operation Search Recording Before use Getting started Refer also to “Memory card”. Recording Playback Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the [Details] [Details] (Movie) or (Photo) lamp.
The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place.
This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ SteadyShot] to an option except for [Active]. [Details] LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. You cannot adjust LCD brightness when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Sound is not recorded correctly.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback Operation Search Playback Before use Getting started Images cannot be played back. Recording Select the image quality of the movie you want to play back. [Details] Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Images recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction. Photos cannot be played back.
Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the “PlayMemories Home” software. This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo sound) by a computer or other device. This is not a malfunction. Record sound with [Audio Mode] set to [2ch Stereo]. [Details] The movie seems to be shaking from side to side. This may happen when you play back 3D movies on your camcorder or a TV. Set [3D Depth Adjustment] to [Manual].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Operation Search Before use Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Getting started Recording Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Playback The playback device does not support playing back memory cards.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Operation Search Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Before use Getting started Unable to edit. Recording Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder You cannot edit the files based on Map View. A movie cannot be divided. A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback on the TV Operation Search Playback on the TV Before use Getting started Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. Recording Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Copying/Connecting to other devices Operation Search Copying/Connecting to other devices Before use Getting started Images are not copied correctly. Recording You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable. Playback Saving images with an external device The A/V connecting cable (sold separately) is not connected properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Connecting to a computer Operation Search Connecting to a computer Before use Getting started “PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed. Recording An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.” Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PlayMemories Home.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Self-diagnosis display Operation Search Self-diagnosis display Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 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 indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see “Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder”. No memory card is inserted. [Details] Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media, delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card. [Details] The image data base file may be damaged.
hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is full. Photos cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a while, then record. ] or [60p Quality ], you cannot capture photos When [ REC Mode] is set to [Highest Quality while recording movies. Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to [24p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording standby mode.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Warning Indicators Operation Search If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Before use Warning Indicators Getting started Recording Data error. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Turn on your camcorder again.
movies to the computer using the “PlayMemories Home” software installed on the computer. However, it is not guaranteed that all movies can be imported to the computer. Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was not completed in time. You have performed recording and erasing operations repeatedly, or a memory card that has been formatted by other device is used. Copy and take data backup to other device (such as a computer), and then format the memory card on the camcorder.
Note that if you format the external media device, all the recorded movies and photos in it are deleted. If you cannot perform the format, the external media may not be supported by the camcorder, or it may be damaged. Try with another external media. Unable to access external media. Use the external media device in stable condition (the environment such as no vibration and room temperature, etc.). Make sure that the power source of the external media device is connected.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the AVCHD format Operation Search About the AVCHD format Before use Getting started What is the AVCHD format? Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compressi
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About GPS (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search About GPS (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites.
The map data included is as of the date of production of this manual. GPS maps will appear in 2-dimensional graphics except for certain landmarks in Japan, which will appear in 3D. The map always displays the north at the top. You cannot change the language on the map. You cannot update the map data. The scale of the map is 100 feet to 6,000 miles. On the geographic coordinate system The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system is used. On copyright The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the memory card Operation Search About the memory card Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. This product cannot record or play data that uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Operation Search Before use About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Getting started Recording Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs. Playback “InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs have the Saving images with an external device What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting mark.
the power goes off. [Details] About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the AC Adaptor Operation Search About the AC Adaptor Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On use and care Operation Search On use and care Before use Getting started About language setting Recording On recording Viewing 3D movies Playback Notes on use Saving images with an external device LCD Panel Customizing your camcorder On use and care About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays When not using your camcorder for a long time Troubleshooting Note on the ca
children (especially those under six years old) is still under development. Consult your doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to watch 3D video images. Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. Notes on use Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
Built-in USB Cable Jack cover 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. Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 ˚C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun.
you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen. Notes on charging through the USB cable 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.
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab (A), inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly.
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On moisture condensation Operation Search Before use On moisture condensation Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery Operation Search Before use On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Getting started On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Recording How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list O
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Operation Search Before use Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Getting started Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Charging time Operation Search Before use Charging time Getting started Recording Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Operation Search Before use Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Getting started Recording time Recording Playing time Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions “HD” stands for high definition image quality,
NP-FV70 235 NP-FV100 470 2D Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 130 140 NP-FV70 270 290 NP-FV100 535 580 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 243
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected recording time of movies Operation Search Before use Expected recording time of movies Getting started Expected recording time of movies Recording Bit-rate and recording pixels Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Expected recording time of movies High definition image quality (HD) (unit: minute) Maintenance
the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate]. [Details] [Details] The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected number of recordable photos Operation Search Before use Expected number of recordable photos Getting started Recording Playback 20.4M Saving images with an external device 2 GB 230 4 GB 465 Customizing your camcorder 8 GB 940 Troubleshooting 16 GB 1850 Maintenance and precautions 32 GB 3800 64 GB 7500 Contents list When using a Sony memory card.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Using your camcorder abroad > Using your camcorder abroad Operation Search Before use Using your camcorder abroad Getting started Recording Power supply Playback 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.
Time-zone differences Area setting GMT Lisbon/London +01:00 Berlin/Paris +02:00 Helsinki/Cairo/Istanbul +03:00 Nairobi +03:30 Tehran +04:00 Moscow/Abu Dhabi/Baku +04:30 Kabul +05:00 Karachi/Islamabad +05:30 Kolkata/New Delhi +06:00 Almaty/Dhaka +06:30 Yangon +07:00 Bangkok/Jakarta +08:00 HongKong/Singapore/Beijing +09:00 Tokyo/Seoul +09:30 Adelaide/Darwin +10:00 Melbourne/Sydney +11:00 Solomon Is +12:00 Fiji/Wellington –11:00 Midway Island –10:00 Hawaii –09:00 Alaska
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > On trademarks > On trademarks Operation Search On trademarks Before use Getting started “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “AVCHD”, “AVCHD” logotype, “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
SEE We provide the software in your camcorder based on license agreements with the owners of the respective copyrights. 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. Copies of the licenses (in English) are stored in the internal memory of your camcorder.
