Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... from Sony or a Sony Retailer. For specific instructions on your authorized dealer, call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from the product. A dated purchase receipt from Sony or a Sony Retailer is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement...
... from Sony or a Sony Retailer. For specific instructions on your authorized dealer, call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from the product. A dated purchase receipt from Sony or a Sony Retailer is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement...
Operating Instructions
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... . Use the camcorder in color) that actually appear on your recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." During takeoff and landing of the camcorder is activated when [GPS Setting] (p. 36) is connected to [On] (HDR-GW77V). However, there may be some tiny black points...
... . Use the camcorder in color) that actually appear on your recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder and the memory card are called "recording media." During takeoff and landing of the camcorder is activated when [GPS Setting] (p. 36) is connected to [On] (HDR-GW77V). However, there may be some tiny black points...
Operating Instructions
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... water. US 10 Use the buttons of the camcorder to perform shooting operations. Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as sand, hair, or dirt gets inside places where it while charging a battery or using a cable. Do not open/close the battery/memory card/jack cover while under /near water The touch panel may get inside the battery/memory card/jack cover. Before...
... water. US 10 Use the buttons of the camcorder to perform shooting operations. Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as sand, hair, or dirt gets inside places where it while charging a battery or using a cable. Do not open/close the battery/memory card/jack cover while under /near water The touch panel may get inside the battery/memory card/jack cover. Before...
Operating Instructions
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... software for the camcorder 44 Installing Music Transfer 44 Installing software for a Mac 44 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 45 Menu lists 47 Others/Index Troubleshooting 50 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 51 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 52 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 52 Expected recording time of movies 53 Expected number of recordable photos 54 About handling of your camcorder 55 Specifications 58 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-GW77V...
... software for the camcorder 44 Installing Music Transfer 44 Installing software for a Mac 44 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 45 Menu lists 47 Others/Index Troubleshooting 50 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 51 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 52 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 52 Expected recording time of movies 53 Expected number of recordable photos 54 About handling of your camcorder 55 Specifications 58 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-GW77V...
Operating Instructions
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... images when played back on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). It is recommended you cannot record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Movies are recorded on the internal memory. Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on a TV which is flashing The LCD screen of your camcorder can record photos during movie recording. The flash...
... images when played back on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. You can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). It is recommended you cannot record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Movies are recorded on the internal memory. Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on a TV which is flashing The LCD screen of your camcorder can record photos during movie recording. The flash...
Operating Instructions
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Recording/Playback 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. US 27 Recording time (p. 52) Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Info] (p. 48) [Media Select] (p. 24) Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is dirty or dusty, clean the surface of the lens. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you...
Recording/Playback 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. US 27 Recording time (p. 52) Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Info] (p. 48) [Media Select] (p. 24) Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press MODE to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is dirty or dusty, clean the surface of the lens. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you...
Operating Instructions
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... for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View) or location of recording (Map View) (HDR-GW77V). 1 Open the LCD screen and select (View Images) on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode. You can display the Event View when the LCD screen is folded with the reverse (screen) side facing out. 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as...
... for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View) or location of recording (Map View) (HDR-GW77V). 1 Open the LCD screen and select (View Images) on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode. You can display the Event View when the LCD screen is folded with the reverse (screen) side facing out. 2 Select / to move the desired event to the center () and then select it (). The camcorder displays recorded images as...
Operating Instructions
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... guaranteed, if you operate the data on the desktop of the computer. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. When you access the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with...
... guaranteed, if you operate the data on the desktop of the computer. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to DVD players or recorders, as these devices. When you access the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file that complies with...
Operating Instructions
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... Repairs the image database file on the recording media. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. File Number Sets how to assign the file number to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Playback Settings Data Code Displays information that were saved by Highlight Playback. Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to avoid deleting. Copy Copies images. Setup Media Settings Media Select Selects the type of colors. x.v.Color...
... Repairs the image database file on the recording media. Playback Function Event View Starts playing images from the Map View display. File Number Sets how to assign the file number to record movies. / Setting Sets the image quality for recording (high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (STD)). Playback Settings Data Code Displays information that were saved by Highlight Playback. Image Quality/Size REC Mode Sets the mode to avoid deleting. Copy Copies images. Setup Media Settings Media Select Selects the type of colors. x.v.Color...
Operating Instructions
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...some USB functions. USB Connect Setting.... Disc Burn Saves images that they turn off automatically. Your Location*1 Displays the current location on the TV connected (p. 36). Language Setting.......... Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the LCD screen. HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by acquiring the time from the GPS system. *1 HDR-GW77V US 49 USB...
...some USB functions. USB Connect Setting.... Disc Burn Saves images that they turn off automatically. Your Location*1 Displays the current location on the TV connected (p. 36). Language Setting.......... Area Setting Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 22). Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the LCD screen. HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by acquiring the time from the GPS system. *1 HDR-GW77V US 49 USB...
Operating Instructions
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... Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with [ REC Mode] set to the memory card was restricted on another device. There is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Delete unnecessary images (p. 38), or format the memory card after storing the images on other media (p. 48). The image data base file may be recorded during processing. Recording time of movies/number of recording and playback with both hands and record images.
... Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with [ REC Mode] set to the memory card was restricted on another device. There is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Delete unnecessary images (p. 38), or format the memory card after storing the images on other media (p. 48). The image data base file may be recorded during processing. Recording time of movies/number of recording and playback with both hands and record images.
Operating Instructions
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The camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with the computer. While the camcorder is connected to your camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen. When the camcorder is not connected to a power source, the battery of flash If...
The camcorder may not operate correctly. When connecting the camcorder to another device with the computer. While the camcorder is connected to your camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in this case, an indicator appears on the LCD screen. When the camcorder is not connected to a power source, the battery of flash If...
Operating Instructions
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... operable up to [Active]. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification Movie recording format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible STD: MPEG2-PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory: 16 GB "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media Micro SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use: HDR-GW77*1: Approx. 15.8 GB HDR-GW77V...
... operable up to [Active]. Specifications System Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification Movie recording format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible STD: MPEG2-PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory: 16 GB "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media Micro SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use: HDR-GW77*1: Approx. 15.8 GB HDR-GW77V...
Operating Instructions
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... M Mac 40, 44 Map View 33 Media Settings 24 Memory card 24 "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media 24 Menu lists 47 Menus 45 Mirror mode 30 Movies 26 Music Transfer 44 N Notes on handling of your camcorder 55 Number of recordable photos...54 P Parts and controls 14 Photo Capture 39 Photos 27 Playback 31 PlayMemories Home..... 16, 40, 41 PlayMemories Home Help Guide 16, 44 Power on 22 Power supply 20 PS 34 R REC Mode 34 Recording 26 Recording and playback time....52 Recording media...
... M Mac 40, 44 Map View 33 Media Settings 24 Memory card 24 "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media 24 Menu lists 47 Menus 45 Mirror mode 30 Movies 26 Music Transfer 44 N Notes on handling of your camcorder 55 Number of recordable photos...54 P Parts and controls 14 Photo Capture 39 Photos 27 Playback 31 PlayMemories Home..... 16, 40, 41 PlayMemories Home Help Guide 16, 44 Power on 22 Power supply 20 PS 34 R REC Mode 34 Recording 26 Recording and playback time....52 Recording media...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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...™ array Recording Media Type Internal Flash Memory; Photo mode:15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512x3384) Panorama Still Image Size Standard (4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920), Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) Video Format HD:MPEG4AVC/H.264 AVCHD™ format ver.2.0 compatible, STD:MPEG2-PS Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) HD, STD:Approx.5020K pixels(16:9), Approx.3760K pixels(4:3) Video Signal HD:HDTV 1080/60p, 60i,STD:NTSC color, EIA standards Recording and Playback Times (in /out...
...™ array Recording Media Type Internal Flash Memory; Photo mode:15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512x3384) Panorama Still Image Size Standard (4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920), Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) Video Format HD:MPEG4AVC/H.264 AVCHD™ format ver.2.0 compatible, STD:MPEG2-PS Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) HD, STD:Approx.5020K pixels(16:9), Approx.3760K pixels(4:3) Video Signal HD:HDTV 1080/60p, 60i,STD:NTSC color, EIA standards Recording and Playback Times (in /out...
Marketing Specifications (Black model)
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... & Zoom button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel) Red-Eye Reduction Yes (On/Off) Fader Effect(s) White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity) Still Image Playback Options Slide Show Video Playback Options Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only) Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality) Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/ Erase) Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) Multiple Language Display...
... & Zoom button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel) Red-Eye Reduction Yes (On/Off) Fader Effect(s) White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity) Still Image Playback Options Slide Show Video Playback Options Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only) Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality) Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/ Erase) Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) Multiple Language Display...
Marketing Specifications (Blue model)
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... it leaves the frame and returns. Monoral Speaker Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) HD PS:Approx.28Mbps / FX:Approx.24Mbps / FH:Approx.17Mbps / HQ:Approx.9Mbps / LP:Approx.5Mbps, STD HQ:9Mbps Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; When used with Smile Shutter™ technology Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children...
... it leaves the frame and returns. Monoral Speaker Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Movie Recording Rate(Average Bit Rate/VBR) HD PS:Approx.28Mbps / FX:Approx.24Mbps / FH:Approx.17Mbps / HQ:Approx.9Mbps / LP:Approx.5Mbps, STD HQ:9Mbps Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; When used with Smile Shutter™ technology Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children...
Marketing Specifications (Blue model)
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...White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity) Still Image Playback Options Slide Show Video Playback Options Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only) Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality) Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/ Erase) Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) Multiple Language Display English; f=5/32-1 5/16inch Steady Shot Mode:Active 31.7 - 538.7mm LCD Display LCD Type...
...White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity) Still Image Playback Options Slide Show Video Playback Options Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only) Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality) Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/ Erase) Hightlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer) Multiple Language Display English; f=5/32-1 5/16inch Steady Shot Mode:Active 31.7 - 538.7mm LCD Display LCD Type...
Marketing Specifications (White model)
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... Still Image Size 16:9 Movie ModeL 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016x3384); Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you capture a smiling face each and every time. When used with Smile Shutter™ technology Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Monoral Speaker Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Movie Recording...
... Still Image Size 16:9 Movie ModeL 20.4 megapixels 16:9 (6016x3384); Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you capture a smiling face each and every time. When used with Smile Shutter™ technology Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Monoral Speaker Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB Mic Level Control Yes (2steps) Movie Recording...
Marketing Specifications (White model)
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... download) Service and Warranty Information Low Lux:3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - American English One Touch Disc Burn Yes (Menu) View & Index Event / MAP S/S & Zoom button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel) Red-Eye Reduction Yes (On/Off) Fader Effect(s) White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity) Still Image Playback Options Slide Show Video Playback Options Highlight Playback (HD Movie...
... download) Service and Warranty Information Low Lux:3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed) Auto Iris Control F1.8 - American English One Touch Disc Burn Yes (Menu) View & Index Event / MAP S/S & Zoom button on LCD Yes (Touch Panel) Red-Eye Reduction Yes (On/Off) Fader Effect(s) White / Black Date / Time Stamp Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates) Erase/Protect Yes / Yes Media/Battery Indicator Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (remaining capacity) Still Image Playback Options Slide Show Video Playback Options Highlight Playback (HD Movie...
