Operating Guide
Page 2
...installed. This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of power source indicated on the marking label. For those sets designed to operate from the wall outlet before operating the appliance, and keep this can result in fire or electric shock. If ... and maintenance (servicing) instructions in . This symbol is a safety feature. US IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to persons. Polarization This set from battery power, or other ). Never spill liquid of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Attachments Do not...
...installed. This symbol is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk of power source indicated on the marking label. For those sets designed to operate from the wall outlet before operating the appliance, and keep this can result in fire or electric shock. If ... and maintenance (servicing) instructions in . This symbol is a safety feature. US IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your electrician to persons. Polarization This set from battery power, or other ). Never spill liquid of the polarized plug by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. Attachments Do not...
Operating Guide
Page 3
... Do not attempt to be walked on or pinched by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that it... from the appliance. US Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for necessary ventilation. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage...
... Do not attempt to be walked on or pinched by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If the set from overheating, these slots and openings must never be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that it... from the appliance. US Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for necessary ventilation. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage...
Operating Guide
Page 7
...DVD/HDD recorder (p. 25). It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your camcorder attached to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide". Do not connect the cables to the connectors of the LCD screen. The screenshots are used... the supplied software, refer also to the Handycam Station. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. For more detailed information about using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12). About language setting The on-screen displays in this manual for illustration ...
...DVD/HDD recorder (p. 25). It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your camcorder attached to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "PMB Guide". Do not connect the cables to the connectors of the LCD screen. The screenshots are used... the supplied software, refer also to the Handycam Station. The scenes may vary depending on the operating system of the computer. For more detailed information about using your camcorder if necessary (p. 12). About language setting The on-screen displays in this manual for illustration ...
Operating Guide
Page 8
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack..........9 Step 2: Setting the date and time........ 12 Changing the language setting 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Recording/Playback/Saving images Recording 14 Playback 16 Playing ... and " OPTION 22 Saving images 25 Deleting images 26 Enjoying with a computer Performing with a computer 27 Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 27 Installing "PMB 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 30 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 US
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Getting Started Step 1: Charging the battery pack..........9 Step 2: Setting the date and time........ 12 Changing the language setting 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 13 Recording/Playback/Saving images Recording 14 Playback 16 Playing ... and " OPTION 22 Saving images 25 Deleting images 26 Enjoying with a computer Performing with a computer 27 Installing and viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF 27 Installing "PMB 27 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 30 Additional Information Precautions 32 Specifications 34 US
Operating Guide
Page 9
... You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. ...(CHG) (the default setting). US The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Be sure that the mark on the Handycam Station. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes &#...
... You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) after attaching it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 5 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack on the DC plug is fully charged. ...(CHG) (the default setting). US The /CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is facing up and charging starts. Be sure that the mark on the Handycam Station. The /CHG (charge) lamp lights up . 4 Attach the battery pack by sliding it to your camcorder. Notes &#...
Operating Guide
Page 12
...changed to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, ...movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. When you turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF]. The clock starts. Tips ...
...changed to show messages in a specified language. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [ LANGUAGE SET], then select the desired language. POWER switch When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. 1 While pressing the green button, ...movies (Still): To record still images Go to step 3 when you turn on your camcorder for the first time. When you turn off the operation beeps by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [BEEP] [OFF]. The clock starts. Tips ...
Operating Guide
Page 13
...; Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (p. 12), the Access lamp or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 19) is set to create a new Image Database File. To eject a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open the Memory Stick Duo cover, lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...slot, or image data may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or Handycam Station from the camcorder Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. If you insert a new "Memory Stick...
...; Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamp (p. 12), the Access lamp or the QUICK ON lamp (p. 19) is set to create a new Image Database File. To eject a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open the Memory Stick Duo cover, lightly push the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...slot, or image data may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Remove the battery pack, AC Adaptor or Handycam Station from the camcorder Apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover during recording. If you insert a new "Memory Stick...
Operating Guide
Page 14
Movies Press START/STOP (or ). US The maximum recordable time of Sony 14 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting): 1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes 4 GB: approx. 65 minutes 8 GB: approx. 140 ... beside . Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to SD (standard definition) image quality, touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [ / SET]. When disappears, the image has been recorded. Tips You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity by pressing (HOME) ...
Movies Press START/STOP (or ). US The maximum recordable time of Sony 14 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is as follows with recording mode [HD SP] (the default setting): 1 GB: approx. 15 minutes 2 GB: approx. 30 minutes 4 GB: approx. 65 minutes 8 GB: approx. 140 ... beside . Still Images Press PHOTO lightly to SD (standard definition) image quality, touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [ / SET]. When disappears, the image has been recorded. Tips You can check the recordable time and the remaining capacity by pressing (HOME) ...
Operating Guide
Page 15
... change the Smile Shutter setting in [DETECTION SET], [SMILE SENSITIVITY], [SMILE PRIORITY], and [FRAME SETTING]. US 15 For details, refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can create still images from recorded movies. Recording/Playback/Saving images Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 21). As the...
... change the Smile Shutter setting in [DETECTION SET], [SMILE SENSITIVITY], [SMILE PRIORITY], and [FRAME SETTING]. US 15 For details, refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). You can create still images from recorded movies. Recording/Playback/Saving images Check the number of recordable still images on the LCD screen of your camcorder (p. 21). As the...
Operating Guide
Page 16
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press the (VIEW IMAGES) (or ) button. Beginning of Toggles Play or Volume the movie/ Pause as you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [ / SET] (p. 14). 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the LCD screen (It may take...
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press the (VIEW IMAGES) (or ) button. Beginning of Toggles Play or Volume the movie/ Pause as you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [ / SET] (p. 14). 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the LCD screen (It may take...
Operating Guide
Page 17
...or component A/V cable to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 9). Operation flow Switch the input on your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [TV CONNECT Guide]. Make the required output settings on the TV to the connected jack.... Connect the A/V connecting cable or component A/V cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to be connected. Notes When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play it back from the point it was...
...or component A/V cable to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 9). Operation flow Switch the input on your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [TV CONNECT Guide]. Make the required output settings on the TV to the connected jack.... Connect the A/V connecting cable or component A/V cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may need to be connected. Notes When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play it back from the point it was...
Operating Guide
Page 18
...each part Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here. When you press while the POWER switch is set to cancel the backlight function. Zoom buttons Press for a shoulder belt Attach the shoulder belt (optional). Remote sensor/...Infrared port Receives the signal from the Remote Commander. Built-in /out. Handycam Station US 18 Recording/Playback Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can magnify still images...
...each part Buttons, jacks, etc., which are not explained in other chapters, are explained here. When you press while the POWER switch is set to cancel the backlight function. Zoom buttons Press for a shoulder belt Attach the shoulder belt (optional). Remote sensor/...Infrared port Receives the signal from the Remote Commander. Built-in /out. Handycam Station US 18 Recording/Playback Power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever slightly for a faster zoom. You can magnify still images...
Operating Guide
Page 19
... A/V cable or A/V connecting cable. Interface connector Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. (DISC BURN) button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to record in dark places. Flash The flash will flash automatically depending on recording conditions in the default setting. The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode. ...
... A/V cable or A/V connecting cable. Interface connector Connect your camcorder and the Handycam Station. (DISC BURN) button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to record in dark places. Flash The flash will flash automatically depending on recording conditions in the default setting. The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode. ...
Operating Guide
Page 20
... Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback media Counter (hour/minute/second) Approximate recording time remaining OPTION button DETECTION SET VIEW IMAGES button FACE DETECTION 5.1ch surround recording Image size Approximate number of recordable still images and media/During still...
... Recording mode (FH/HQ/SP/LP) Recording/playback media Counter (hour/minute/second) Approximate recording time remaining OPTION button DETECTION SET VIEW IMAGES button FACE DETECTION 5.1ch surround recording Image size Approximate number of recordable still images and media/During still...
Operating Guide
Page 21
.../Playback/Saving images Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are approximate and differ from what you actually see. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during...DETECTION SET Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Back light White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS Tips Indicators and their positions are not displayed while recording. See "Handycam ...
.../Playback/Saving images Indicators when you can check them as [DATA CODE] during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. They are approximate and differ from what you actually see. However, you made changes Following indicators appear during...DETECTION SET Picture effect Digital effect Manual focus SCENE SELECTION Back light White balance SteadyShot off EXPOSURE/ SPOT METER AE SHIFT WB SHIFT TELE MACRO ZEBRA X.V.COLOR CONVERSION LENS Tips Indicators and their positions are not displayed while recording. See "Handycam ...
Operating Guide
Page 22
... appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is not on the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 27). (HOME) To see the explanation of (HELP) turns orange. (HOME) (OPTION) Using...cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the current situation. Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION" You can change the setting. 2 After completing the setting, touch . Notes When the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. Menu items Tab 1 ...
... appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you cannot find the item anywhere, the function is not on the menu items, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) (p. 27). (HOME) To see the explanation of (HELP) turns orange. (HOME) (OPTION) Using...cannot simultaneously select or activate the grayed items in the current situation. Performing various functions - " HOME" and " OPTION" You can change the setting. 2 After completing the setting, touch . Notes When the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on a computer. Menu items Tab 1 ...
Operating Guide
Page 23
The (OPTION) menu cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX*1 ...REDUC], [DIAL SETTING], [CONVERSION LENS] FACE FUNC. [FACE DET. SETTING], SET [SMILE SHUTTER]*3 VIEW [DATA CODE], IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ DISP SET*2 [VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT SETTINGS [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT], [COMPONENT], [HDMI RESOLUTION] CLOCK/ LANG [CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA SET], [DST SET]/ [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*1 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE],...
The (OPTION) menu cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX*1 ...REDUC], [DIAL SETTING], [CONVERSION LENS] FACE FUNC. [FACE DET. SETTING], SET [SMILE SHUTTER]*3 VIEW [DATA CODE], IMAGES SET [ DISPLAY] SOUND/ DISP SET*2 [VOLUME]*1, [BEEP]*1, [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD BL LEVEL], [LCD COLOR] OUTPUT SETTINGS [TV TYPE], [DISP OUTPUT], [COMPONENT], [HDMI RESOLUTION] CLOCK/ LANG [CLOCK SET]*1, [AREA SET], [DST SET]/ [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]*1 GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE],...
Operating Guide
Page 24
Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set functions other than [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation. *2 The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. tab [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [... [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC], [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [TIMING], [RECORD SOUND] (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU will be described below. *1 You can set only on the situation)/No tab [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW...
Items of the OPTION MENU Items you can set functions other than [FRAME SETTING] during Easy Handycam operation. *3 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation. *2 The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. tab [SPOT MTR/FCS], [SPOT METER], [SPOT FOCUS], [TELE MACRO], [EXPOSURE], [FOCUS], [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.], [... [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC], [MICREF LEVEL], [SELF-TIMER], [TIMING], [RECORD SOUND] (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU will be described below. *1 You can set only on the situation)/No tab [SLIDE SHOW], [SLIDE SHOW...
Operating Guide
Page 25
... selector, set it on a disc. You can save the images recorded on the device, and insert a disc for recording when you save images recorded on the camcorder on the... You can save images recorded on the camcorder as described below. Creating a disc of HD (high definition) image quality Connect your camcorder to a Sony Blu-ray Disc recorder or DVD writer, ...disc with ease by pressing the (DISC BURN) button. Turn on your Handycam Station and the other devices Power your camcorder. Connecting your camcorder to other device (DVD writer, etc.) with HD (high definition) image...
... selector, set it on a disc. You can save the images recorded on the device, and insert a disc for recording when you save images recorded on the camcorder on the... You can save images recorded on the camcorder as described below. Creating a disc of HD (high definition) image quality Connect your camcorder to a Sony Blu-ray Disc recorder or DVD writer, ...disc with ease by pressing the (DISC BURN) button. Turn on your Handycam Station and the other devices Power your camcorder. Connecting your camcorder to other device (DVD writer, etc.) with HD (high definition) image...
Operating Guide
Page 29
...All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Depending on the computer, you agree, then click [Next]. Confirm the installation settings, then click [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to install third party software. camcorder. Disconnect the ... Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on your camcorder. Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station (p. 18) to complete the installation. &#...
...All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. Depending on the computer, you agree, then click [Next]. Confirm the installation settings, then click [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to install third party software. camcorder. Disconnect the ... Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall outlet (wall socket). Set your camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then turn on your camcorder. Connect the (USB) jack of the Handycam Station (p. 18) to complete the installation. &#...
