"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page Operation Search HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 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 Model Information Playback Parts and controls/Screen indicators Playing images on a TV Parts and controls Saving images with an external device Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Back to top
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started Operation Search Getting started Before use Checking the supplied items Getting started Supplied items Recording Attaching the supplied accessories Playback Charging the battery pack Playing images on a TV Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Saving images with an external device Charging the battery pack using your computer Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Turning the power on, and setting the date
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording Operation Search Recording Before use Recording Getting started Recording movies Recording Shooting photos Playback Screen indicators during recording Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Useful functions for recording images Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Customizing your camcorder Recording the selected subject cl
"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 (Models with GPS) Playback Dividing a movie Playing images on a TV Capturing a photo from a movie Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Highlight playback Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV Operation Search Playing images on a TV Before use Playing images on a high definition TV Getting started Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Recording Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Playback Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Playing images on a TV Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Saving images with an external device When your TV is monaural (When
"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 Playing images on a TV Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer Saving images with an external device The devices on which the created disc can be
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function Operation Search Using the Wi-Fi function Before use Using the Wi-Fi function Getting started Using the Wi-Fi function Recording Attaching the wireless adaptor Playback What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached Ctrl with Smar
"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 Playing images on a TV Photo Saving images with an external device Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Golf Shot Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Troubleshooting Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Ma
Auto Wind NR Audio Mode Audio Rec Level My Button Expanded Focus Grid Line Display Setting Zebra Peaking Light Bright Audio Level Display Image Quality/Size REC Mode Frame Rate HD/MP4/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Highlight Movie Scenario Edit/Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Select Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F.
GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Language Setting 24p Mode (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE) Calibration Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 12
"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 Playing images on a TV Batteries/power sources Saving images with an external device LCD screen/viewfinder Using the Wi-Fi function Memory card Recording Playback Customizing your camcorder Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Troubleshooting P
"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 (Models with GPS) Playback About the memory card Playing images on a TV About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rec
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Before use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Model Information Parts and controls/Screen indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Pa
Useful functions for recording images Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Recording information on your location (GPS) Features available using GPS (Models with GPS) Using the GPS function (Models with GPS) Obtaining a map of the current locatio
Back to top Saving images with an external device Using the “PlayMemories Home” software Playing images on a computer Checking the computer system Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer The devices on which the created disc can be played back Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Saving images on an external media device Saving images on an external media device easily Saving the de
Movie Photo Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux Scene Selection Cinematone Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Dial Setting NIGHTSHOT Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Closer Voice Blt-in Zoom
REC Mode Frame Rate HD/MP4/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Highlight Movie Scenario Edit/Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Select Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F.
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Batteries/power sources LCD screen/viewfinder Memory card Recording Playback 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-diagnosis display Warning Indicators Back to
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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-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Playback Playing images on a TV Identifying part names Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Parts and contro
Low Lux Scene Selection (Night Portrait) Scene Selection (Night Scene) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Flash Recording sound clearly Closer Voice Auto Wind NR Audio Mode Blt-in Zoom Mic Audio Rec Level Capturing photos during movie recording Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies Smile Shutter Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Scene Selection (Fireworks) Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset) Selecting a recording medium Media Select Saving
"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 Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Playback Printing out a page Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change se
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. 26 ) (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 > Model Information Operation Search Model Information Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function In this User Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the description applies to your camcorder.
"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 Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Multi interface shoe Contents list For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult
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 PROJECTOR FOCUS lever Projector lens GPS antenna (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel. LIGHT (Video Light) button NIGHTSHOT button POWER button Memory card access lamp While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data.
Power zoom lever PHOTO button Eyecup Viewfinder START/STOP button Battery pack DC IN jack Viewfinder lens adjustment lever CHG (charge) lamp (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (headphones) jack Grip belt Loop for a shoulder belt Built-in USB Cable Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices. Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) Operation Search Before use Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) Getting started Recording Using the wireless remote commander is helpful when projecting recorded images from your camcorder.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Screen indicators Operation Search Screen indicators Before use Getting started The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.
Peaking Cinematone Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set NightShot Warning Playback mode Indicator 60i 720 60min Meaning Recording image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i/24p/25p), recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and movie size Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated remaining recording time 9999 24.
Low Lux AGC Limit Spot Meter/Fcs/Spot Meter/Exposure EV AE Shift Shutter Speed IRIS 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 > About language setting > About language setting Operation Search About language setting Before use Getting started Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary. The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. [Details] Recording Select Playback [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
"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 ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.
The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be downloaded from the Sony website.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Checking the supplied items > Attaching the supplied accessories Operation Search Attaching the supplied accessories Before use Getting started To attach the lens hood Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list A: Securing ring Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly ( direction of th
To remove Step Down Ring, turn it in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. To attach the wind screen The wind screen can reduce wind noise in windy conditions. Insert the front side of the built-in microphone into the hole at the bottom of the wind screen ( pull the tag on the windscreen backwards until the wind screen covers the built-in microphone ( ), then ). When the lens hood is attached, it may be difficult to attach the wind screen. Pull the tag upward to remove the wind screen.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Operation Search Before use Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Getting started Recording 1. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen, and attach the battery pack ( Playback Playing images on a TV ). (Be sure to store the viewfinder first.
You cannot use the NP-FV30 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with the camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Power Save]). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required to fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery pack using your computer Operation Search Before use Charging the battery pack using your computer Getting started Recording 1. Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB ).
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"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 Recording 1. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on. You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER.
Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button. If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below. On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
Notes The recording date and time are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time]. Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] set to [On]. The clock may not automatically adjust to the correct time, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Selecting a recording medium Operation Search Selecting a recording medium Before use Getting started The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.
"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 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. Wait until the screen disappears.
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. If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Recording movies Operation Search Recording movies Before use Getting started In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Recording 1. Open the LCD screen. Playback 2. Press START/STOP to start recording.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Shooting photos Operation Search Shooting photos Before use Getting started In the default setting, photos are recorded on the internal memory. Recording (Photo) lamp. 1. Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the You can also switch the shooting mode by selecting [MODE] on the LCD screen.
"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 and photo recording modes.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Zooming Operation Search Zooming Before use Getting started 1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) Operation Search Before use Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) Getting started Recording 1. Press PHOTO during movie recording to capture still photos.
"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 1. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side Recording ( Playback A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. ).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Intelligent Auto Operation Search Intelligent Auto Before use Getting started Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is the default setting.) Recording 1. Select Playback [On] at the right bottom of the recording screen of movies or photos.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Operation Search Before use Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Getting started Recording Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. Playback 1. Touch one of the faces targeted.
"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.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording in dark places (NightShot) Operation Search Recording in dark places (NightShot) Before use Getting started You can record images even in total darkness. Recording 1. Press NIGHTSHOT.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Operation Search Before use Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Getting started Recording It is convenient to make manual adjustments using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([Focus] in the default setting) to the MANUAL dial.
: IRIS priority : Shutter speed priority Notes Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. However, if you set [Exposure] after setting [AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override [AE Shift]. If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or [Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items are canceled.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording information on your location (GPS) > Features available using GPS (Models with GPS) Operation Search Before use Features available using GPS (Models with GPS) Getting started Recording The following features are available if you use the GPS (Global Positioning System) function. Recording location information on movies or photos ([On] is the default setting.
A: The camcorder does not have location information. B: The camcorder displays the location information that was previously obtained.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording information on your location (GPS) > Using the GPS function (Models with GPS) Operation Search Before use Using the GPS function (Models with GPS) Getting started Recording You can use the GPS function by selecting Playback Setting] [Setup] [ General Settings] [GPS [On] (the default setting).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording information on your location (GPS) > Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS) Operation Search Before use Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS) Getting started Recording This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling. Playback Playing images on a TV 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording information on your location (GPS) > Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS) Operation Search Before use Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS) Getting started Recording The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the triangulating information. Playback Playing images on a TV 1. Touch on [Your Location] screen.
If data on your current location cannot be obtained A display that allows you to triangulate the location again appears. In this case, follow the instructions that appears on the LCD screen.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording information on your location (GPS) > Hints for better reception (Models with GPS) Operation Search Before use Hints for better reception (Models with GPS) Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received, see “About GPS (Models with GPS).” Rotate the LCD panel to direct the GPS antenna toward the sky.
"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 You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View). Recording 1. Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode.
Context Play/Pause / Stop Play/stop slide show Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back. / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times As you repeat selecting about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. Select / during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when Type button.
: Change to the movie/photo recording mode : Last played image : Recorded time/number of photos : Switch Image Type button : Movie : Photo Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.” To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS) Operation Search Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS) Before use Getting started You can search for recorded images by location of recording (Map View). Recording 1. Open the LCD screen and select mode.
Volume / Previous/Next Delete / Fast-reverse/fast-forward Context / Play/Pause Stop Play/stop slide show Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back. / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times As you repeat selecting about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. Select / during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set] when is selected with the Switch Image Type button.
: To the Map View : Previous/next : To the movie recording display : Switch Image Type button To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back with other devices images that were recorded on your camcorder normally. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 2. Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using Customizing your camcorder / , and then select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Capturing a photo from a movie Operation Search Capturing a photo from a movie Before use Getting started You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder. Recording 1. Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of a movie. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. Recording 1. Press Playback (View Images). 2. Display the desired event at the center of the Event View, and select [ Highlight].
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight playback > Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Operation Search Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Before use Getting started You can change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Highlight Setting] on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished.
"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 You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a “Scenario” with high definition image quality (HD). Up to 8 scenarios can be saved. Playback Playing images on a TV 1.
"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 Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device You can convert the data format of Highlight Playback or Highl
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Using the built-in projector > Using the built-in projector Operation Search Using the built-in projector Before use Getting started You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 1.
A: Power zoom lever B: PHOTO button For details on playback, see the playback section. [Details] When you use the wireless remote commander, press / / / to move the selection frame and press ENTER to start playing the framed item. To turn off the projector, press PROJECTOR. Notes The LCD screen turns off while an image is being projected. Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Using the built-in projector > Using the projector for your computer or smartphone Operation Search Before use Using the projector for your computer or smartphone Getting started Recording You can project images from a computer or smartphone using the built-in projector.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV > Playing images on a high definition TV > Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Operation Search Before use Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Getting started Recording When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in high definition image quality (HD) on a high definition TV. If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use an AV Cable (sold separately).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV > Playing images on a non-high-definition TV > Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Operation Search Before use Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Getting started Recording When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) on a non-high-definition TV.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV > Playing images on a non-high-definition TV > Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Operation Search Before use Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Getting started Recording Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV > Playing images on a non-high-definition TV > When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Operation Search Before use When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Getting started Recording Connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold separately) to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV > Playing images on a non-high-definition TV > Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Operation Search Before use Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Getting started Recording Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using an AV Cable (sold separately). Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV > Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound > Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Operation Search Before use Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Getting started Recording You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound input.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV > Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Operation Search Before use Using “BRAVIA” Sync Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatibl
"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 Playing images on a TV Microsoft Windows XP SP3* 2 /Windows Vista SP2* 3 /Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 Saving images with an external device CPU* 4 Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Intel C
"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.net/pm Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device 2.
"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 plyaer such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or PlayStation® 3 Playing images on a TV DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) Saving images with an external device U
"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 > 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 Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list You can save movies and photos on an externa
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 Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Notes For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device The following devices cannot be used as an external media device: media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as C
"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 an AV 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 > Using the Wi-Fi function > Using the Wi-Fi function > Using the Wi-Fi function Operation Search Using the Wi-Fi function Before use Getting started Attaching the wireless adaptor ADP-WL1M (sold separately) to the camcorder allows you to use the WiFi function.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Using the Wi-Fi function > Attaching the wireless adaptor Operation Search Attaching the wireless adaptor Before use Getting started Recording Open the Multi interface shoe cover on the camcorder. Align the wireless adaptor ADP-WL1M (sold ), then attach it to the camcorder by pressing and sliding separately) with the Multi interface shoe ( Playback forward ( ).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > What you can do with the Wi-Fi function > What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Operation Search Before use What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Getting started Recording Attaching the wireless adaptor ADP-WL1M (sold separately) to the camcorder, following functions are available.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Ctrl with Smartphone Operation Search Before use Ctrl with Smartphone Getting started Recording You can operate the camcorder using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. Playback Playing images on a TV 1. Install “PlayMemories Mobile” on your smartphone.
A: START/STOP button ( (Movie) mode) / PHOTO button ( B: Zoom button (W: Wide angle / T: Telephoto) (Photo) mode) (Movie) / (Photo) mode switching button C: (Photo) mode only) D: Setting button ( You can also perform the zoom operation with the zoom lever on your smartphone. Functions that can be set with the setting button Flash: Select [Off], [On] or [Auto]. SelfTimer: Select [Off] or [10sec]. Review Check: Select [Off], [Review Only] or [Review, Save Image].
3. Enter the password displayed on the camcorder. To connect an iOS smartphone to the camcorder 1. Open the settings menu. 2. Select Wi-Fi. 3. Select the SSID displayed on the camcorder.
4. Enter the password displayed on the camcorder. 5. Confirm that the SSID displayed on the camcorder is selected. 6. Start up “PlayMemories Mobile.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Send to Smartphone Operation Search Before use Send to Smartphone Getting started Recording You can transfer movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet. Playback Playing images on a TV 1. Install “PlayMemories Mobile” on your smartphone. If “PlayMemories Mobile” is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version.
6. Confirm that the SSID and a password are displayed on the camcorder LCD screen. A: SSID B: Password 7. On your smartphone, select the SSID displayed on the camcorder LCD screen, and then enter the password displayed on the camcorder LCD screen. A connection is established between the smartphone and camcorder, and images are transferred from the camcorder to the smartphone. To select images to transfer using a smartphone 1.
2. Select the SSID displayed on the camcorder. 3. Enter the password displayed on the camcorder. To connect an iOS smartphone to the camcorder 1. Open the settings menu. 2. Select Wi-Fi.
3. Select the SSID displayed on the camcorder. 4. Enter the password displayed on the camcorder. 5. Confirm that the SSID displayed on the camcorder is selected. 6. Start up “PlayMemories Mobile.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Send to Computer Operation Search Before use Send to Computer Getting started Recording You can save movies and photos to your computer. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 1. Install the software on your computer.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > WPS Push Operation Search WPS Push Before use Getting started If your access point has a WPS button, you can register the access point to the camcorder easily. Recording 1. Select Playback [Setup] [ Connection] [WPS Push]. 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Access point settings Operation Search Before use Access point settings Getting started Recording You can register your access point manually. Playback 1. Select Playing images on a TV 2. Select the access point you want to register. [Setup] [ Connection] [Access point settings].
types Each time you touch the key, the displayed character switches between the choices available. For example: If you want to enter “abd” Keyboard Select , touching it once to display “a” select display “d”. touch , touching it twice to display “b” select to move the cursor (5) touching it once to Space Enters a space. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. If you try to input more characters than is displayed on the screen.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Edit Device Name Operation Search Before use Edit Device Name Getting started Recording You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct. Playback 1. Select Playing images on a TV 2. Select the input box, input the device name, and then select . For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Disp MAC Address Operation Search Before use Disp MAC Address Getting started Recording Display the MAC address of the wireless adaptor. 1. Select Playback Playing images on a TV [Setup] [ Connection] [Disp MAC Address]. The MAC address is displayed.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > SSID/PW Reset Operation Search Before use SSID/PW Reset Getting started Recording The camcorder shares the SSID/password for [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl with Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camcorder, reset the SSID/password by the following procedure.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Network Info Reset Operation Search Before use Network Info Reset Getting started Recording In addition to the SSID/password, you can also reset the information of the access point, etc. If you want to change the access point to connect to, reset the connection information by the following procedure. Playback 1. Select [Setup] [ Connection] [Network Info Reset] .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached > Airplane Mode Operation Search Before use Airplane Mode Getting started Recording When you board an airplane, you can deactivate the Wi-Fi function temporarily. 1. Select Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device [Setup] [ Connection] [Airplane Mode] [On].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting Operation Search Troubleshooting Before use Getting started Functions are not displayed in the MENU screen. Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Check that the wireless adaptor ADP-WL1M (sold separately) is attached properly, select [Disp MAC Address] and check that a 12-digit number is displayed.
"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 The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
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 Operation Search Photo 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) Operation Search Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Before use Getting started The camcorder records approximately 3-second-long fast actions or motions as an approximately 12second-long slow-motion movie. Recording 1. Playback [Shooting Mode] [Smth Slw REC]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Golf Shot Operation Search Golf Shot Before use Getting started Recording Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. You can view a series of movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form. Playback Playing images on a TV 1. [Shooting Mode] [Golf Shot].
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. The size of photos becomes 1,920 1,080. You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before use Getting started You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance]. Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 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) Operation Search Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Operation Search Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) 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 Operation Search Spot Focus Before use Getting started Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Focus]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 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]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Focus]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > IRIS Operation Search IRIS Before use Getting started You can shoot images with the IRIS priority mode. Changing IRIS parameter changes the focus range. You can change the IRIS parameter depending on what type of photos you want to shoot, either to sharpen the subject with its background blurred or sharpen the whole image. Recording Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [IRIS].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Shutter Speed Operation Search Shutter Speed Before use Getting started You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode. You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Shutter Speed].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > AGC Limit Operation Search AGC Limit 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux Operation Search Low Lux Before use Getting started You can record bright color images, even in dim light. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item. Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Off The Low Lux function is not used.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before use Getting started You can record images effectively in various situations. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Scene Selection]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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. Notes (Movie) lamp is lit.
"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 image quality of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images when recording a movie. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Cinematone]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Fader Operation Search Fader 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 Operation Search Self-Timer 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]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Tele Macro Operation Search Tele Macro Before use Getting started You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Tele Macro]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (movie) Operation Search SteadyShot (movie) Before use Getting started The camcorder has a balanced optical SteadyShot function that allows you to reduce the camera-shake when shooting with zooming, as well as when shooting with a wide-angle shot. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ SteadyShot].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (photo) Operation Search SteadyShot (photo) 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 Playing images on a TV 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ SteadyShot].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Digital Zoom Operation Search Digital Zoom 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].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Conversion Lens Operation Search Conversion Lens Before use Getting started Set this menu item when you want to use a conversion lens (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens. Recording Playback Playing images on a TV 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Back Light Operation Search Auto Back Light Before use Getting started Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Auto Back Light]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Dial Setting Operation Search Dial Setting Before use Getting started You can assign one menu item you often use to the MANUAL dial. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Dial Setting]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting The [Dial Setting] display appears.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > NIGHTSHOT Light Operation Search NIGHTSHOT Light Before use Getting started When using the NightShot function, you can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT Light], which emits infrared light (invisible). Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [NIGHTSHOT Light]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before use Getting started 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. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Face] [Face Detection]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder A: The camcorder is detecting a face.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Sensitivity Operation Search Smile Sensitivity Before use Getting started Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Face] [Smile Sensitivity]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash Operation Search Flash 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]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash Level Operation Search Flash Level 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 Operation Search Red Eye Reduction 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item. Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 5.1ch Surround ( ) Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Audio Rec Level Operation Search Audio Rec Level Before use Getting started You can adjust the audio recording level. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Audio Rec Level]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 > Expanded Focus Operation Search Expanded Focus Before use Getting started You can magnify an image that appears at the center of the LCD screen by about 2.0 times to confirm the sharpness of the focus. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Expanded Focus]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Grid Line Operation Search Grid Line Before use Getting started You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. Positioning the subject at the cross point of the grid lines makes a balanced composition. The lines is not recorded. Recording 1. Playback [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Grid Line].
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Zebra Operation Search Zebra 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]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Peaking Operation Search Peaking 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"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 Operation Search REC Mode Before use Getting started You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. The recording time or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may change, depending on the recording mode selected. ([Standard ] is the default setting.) Recording Playback 1.
quality, AVC HD 17M (FH) ]: 1440 1080/50i quality, AVC HD 9M (HQ)*2 [Standard [Long Time MP4: 1280 ]: 1440 1080/50i quality, AVC HD 5M (LP) 720/25p quality Standard definition image quality (STD): ]: Standard quality, Standard STD 9M (HQ)*3 [Standard * 1 You can select this setting when [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p] (models with the NTSC color system) or [50p] (models with the PAL color system). * 2 The default setting. * 3 Standard image quality (STD) is fixed to this value.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Frame Rate Operation Search Frame Rate Before use Getting started You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using 60i*/50i** is recommended for standard recording. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before setting [ REC Mode]. Recording Playback 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ Frame Rate].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > HD/MP4/STD Setting Operation Search HD/MP4/STD Setting Before use Getting started You can select the image quality of movies. Recording 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ / / Setting]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Wide Mode Operation Search Wide Mode 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]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Operation Search Image Size 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired image size.
"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-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Operation Search Before use Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Getting started Recording You can display the Map View screen. 1. Playback [Playback Function] [Map View].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Highlight Movie Operation Search Highlight Movie Before use Getting started You can view the Highlight Movie you have saved. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [Highlight Movie]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 1. [Edit/Copy] [Delete]. Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 2. Select the desired setting ([Multiple Images] or [All In Event]).
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Protect Operation Search Protect Before use Getting started Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. Recording Playback 1. [Edit/Copy] [Protect]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired setting ([Multiple Images] or [Set All In Event]).
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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. After you select [Copy], a display asking you to select the source and the destination for the images to be copied appears. Select the desired item. Recording Playback Playing images on a TV 1.
You cannot copy images stored on the memory card to the internal memory of the camcorder (models without a USB input function).
"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 Playing images on a TV 1. Press (View Images). 2. [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Media Select Operation Search Media Select Before use Getting started You can select the recording medium on which the images will be saved. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired recording medium.
"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 storage space of the recording media. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Info]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Format Operation Search Format Before use Getting started Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Format]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the recording medium that you want to format, and then select .
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"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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/MP4 movies. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [File Number]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"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] Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
Photo SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed IRIS (Aperture value) Gain Brightness Exposure Flash Coordinates (Models with GPS) 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Adjust the volume using / .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Download Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V) Operation Search Download Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V) 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 (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V) Operation Search Empty Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V) Before use Getting started You can delete all music files stored on the camcorder. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Empty Music]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 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]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"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 an HDMI cable. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [HDMI Resolution]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Your Location (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Operation Search Your Location (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Before use Getting started You can display your current location. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Your Location]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Your current location appears on the Map View.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Airplane Mode (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Operation Search Airplane Mode (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Before use Getting started You can deactivate all GPS related settings temporarily when you are on board an airplane. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Airplane Mode]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Operation Search GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 2. Select the desired item. Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 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 > 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 > 24p Mode (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE) Operation Search Before use 24p Mode (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE) Getting started Recording You can record 24p movies with changing the signal format. 1. Playback [Setup] [ General Settings] [24p Mode] [OK].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Calibration Operation Search Calibration Before use Getting started Use this function if the buttons on the touch panel does not work correctly. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Recording Playback 1. [Setup] 2. Touch “ ” displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder The battery information appears.
"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 settings for the backlight of the LCD screen and the power status of the camcorder. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Power Save]. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Initialize Operation Search Initialize Before use Getting started All the settings return to the default. Even if you use this function, all movies and photos are retained. Recording 1. Playback [Setup] [ General Settings] [Initialize].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Demo Mode Operation Search Demo Mode Before use Getting started 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 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Demo Mode].
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 2. Select the desired item ([Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings]/[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]. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Operation Search Before use Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Getting started Recording The camcorder can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system. Playback 1. [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Auto Clock ADJ ].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Operation Search Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) 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].
"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 display.” If a code such as “C:(or E:) Playback Playing images on a TV 2.
"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 Playback Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. [Details] Playing images on a TV The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
[Scene Selection] [ Cinematone] [Auto Wind NR] [Tele Macro] [ SteadyShot] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On]. [Details] Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks. [Details] Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor.
"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. Playing images on a TV In the default setting, the camcorder turns itself off when no operations are performed for about 2 minutes ([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/viewfinder Operation Search LCD screen/viewfinder Before use Getting started Menu items are grayed out. Recording You cannot select grayed out items in the current recording/playback situation. Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The buttons do not appear on the LCD screen.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 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. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device The playback screen is displayed. Stop playback, and select Movie] or [ [Shooting Mode] [ Photo].
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. If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop. There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops.
Horizontal stripes appear on the images. 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 set. You cannot set 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 type of recording media you want to play back. [Details] Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Select the image quality of the movie you want to play back. [Details] Images recorded on other devices may not 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 demonstration movies cannot be played. Select the internal memory for the recording media, and the high definition image quality (HD). A movie is played back automatically.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device You cannot edit the files based on Map View (models with GPS). A movie 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 Playback You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable. Playing images on a TV An AV Cable (sold separately) is not connected properly. Make sure that the cable is connected to the input jack of the 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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 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 If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, 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.
No memory card is inserted. [Details] Fast flashing There is not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media, delete unnecessary images [Details], or format the memory card [Details]. The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by selecting DB F.] [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. the recording medium. The memory card is damaged. (Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting) The memory card is damaged.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Warning Indicators Operation Search Warning Indicators Before use Getting started If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Recording Playback Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device The internal memory of the camcorder is set differently from the default format.
Select to back up the high definition image quality (HD) movies and repair the database file. You cannot see the backed-up movies on the camcorder. By connecting the camcorder to a computer after repairing the database, you can import backed-up high definition image quality (HD) 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.
If even then the indicator flashes, reconnect the external media device, and then perform the format. 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.).
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About GPS (Models with GPS) Operation Search Before use About GPS (Models with GPS) Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function 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
Oceania, etc. Built-in map is powered by companies as follows; Map of Japan by Zenrin Co., Ltd., other areas by NAVTEQ. 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 25 m to 6,000 km.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) is not guaranteed to be compatible with your camcorder.
same as with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. This product cannot record or play back 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 Playing images on a TV What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function mark.
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, select General Settings] [Power Save] [Setup] [ [Off], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off.
"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 On recording Recording Notes on use LCD Panel, viewfinder Playback About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays Playing images on a TV On use and care Saving images with an external device When not using your camcorder for a long time Using the Wi-Fi function Note on the camcorder/battery pack temp
LCD Panel, viewfinder The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight.
Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. Multi interface shoe When using a dedicated microphone or portable speaker, their power turns on or off according to the power of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the accessory used for details. To attach an accessory, insert and fix the accessory to the Multi interface shoe by pressing down and sliding until it stops.
If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen will come off easily. Wipe those off as soon as possible. If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a tissue, etc., the coating of the LCD screen may be scratched. If the LCD screen becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth, etc.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 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 Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Operation Search Before use Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Getting started Recording Note on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Playback Playing images on a TV Even if you delete all movies and still images, or perform [Format], data on the internal memory may not be completely erased.
"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 Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for s
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"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 Playing images on a TV Expected recording time of movies Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Internal memory HDR-PJ780E/ P
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording time Recording mode ]/ [50p Quality [60p Quality ] ] [Highest Quality ] [High Quality [Standard HDR-PJ790/ PJ790E HDR-PJ790V/ PJ790VE ] ] [Long Time 7 h 45 min (7 h 45 min) 7 h 30 min (7 h 30 min) 9 h 5 min (9 h 5 min) 8 h 50 min (8 h 50 min) 12 h 25 min (12 h 25 min) 12 h (12 h) 21 h 50 min (16 h 35 min) 21 h 10 min (16 h 5 min) 37 h 45 min (31 h) 36 h 30 min (30 h) MP4 in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording tim
(unit: minute) 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 320 (320) 650 (650) 1305 (1305) Standard definition image quality (STD) (unit: minute) Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB [Standard ] 220 (200) 445 (410) 895 (825) When using a Sony memory card. Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC Mode] [Details] and [ Frame Rate] [Details]. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 MP4: Approx. 6 Mbps (average) 1,280 1,080 pixels/ 50i, AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9 720 pixels/ 25p Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx.
"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 Internal memory Playing images on a TV You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively. Saving images with an external device Memory card Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder 24.
"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 Progressive” and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > License > Notes on the License Operation Search Notes on the License Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED
