Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... you may have other reason, including but while the Parts Warranty below when purchased directly from the original date of purchase of Sony. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A ... period of ninety days from your unit. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). For specific...
... you may have other reason, including but while the Parts Warranty below when purchased directly from the original date of purchase of Sony. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A ... period of ninety days from your unit. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). For specific...
Operating Instructions
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... undesired operation. Operation is still supplied to it for use the AC Adaptor placed in the instructions. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Replace the battery... with the specified type only. AC Adaptor Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. Disconnect US the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if ...
... undesired operation. Operation is still supplied to it for use the AC Adaptor placed in the instructions. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Replace the battery... with the specified type only. AC Adaptor Do not use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. Disconnect US the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if ...
Operating Instructions
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...test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your camcorder. Notes on the country/region. During takeoff and landing of an airplane, set to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. ...may be contrary to [On] (HDR-GW77V). Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, the internal memory of the following. LCD Panel The LCD screen is not turned on -screen displays in any of the camcorder and the memory card are operational ...
...test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Design and specifications of your camcorder. Notes on the country/region. During takeoff and landing of an airplane, set to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. ...may be contrary to [On] (HDR-GW77V). Black points White, red, blue or green points About this manual, the internal memory of the following. LCD Panel The LCD screen is not turned on -screen displays in any of the camcorder and the memory card are operational ...
Operating Instructions
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...US Capacity GPS of your country or region. 3 Search for 60 minutes. Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized water, such as from being dropped. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder within the support page. Damage caused from misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the... of this manual when there is operable up to a water depth of 5 m (16 feet) for the model name of internal memory HDR-GW77 16 GB HDR-GW77V 16 GB Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on the bottom of your...
...US Capacity GPS of your country or region. 3 Search for 60 minutes. Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized water, such as from being dropped. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 Select your camcorder within the support page. Damage caused from misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the... of this manual when there is operable up to a water depth of 5 m (16 feet) for the model name of internal memory HDR-GW77 16 GB HDR-GW77V 16 GB Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide) "Handycam" User Guide is an on the bottom of your...
Operating Instructions
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...hands or near water The touch panel may be activated by touching it cannot be able to have not become scratched, take the camcorder to an authorized repair shop to record clear images. Prevent the sealing gasket from sinking. Faint, white, circular spots may lead to... surfaces of foreign matter may appear in water. Notes on the screen icons. The touch panel cannot be degraded. Allow the camcorder to sit in Scene Selection to shock such as sand, hair, or dirt gets inside . Notes before cleaning is finished. Before opening the cover,...
...hands or near water The touch panel may be activated by touching it cannot be able to have not become scratched, take the camcorder to an authorized repair shop to record clear images. Prevent the sealing gasket from sinking. Faint, white, circular spots may lead to... surfaces of foreign matter may appear in water. Notes on the screen icons. The touch panel cannot be degraded. Allow the camcorder to sit in Scene Selection to shock such as sand, hair, or dirt gets inside . Notes before cleaning is finished. Before opening the cover,...
Operating Instructions
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... may become discolored if it clean. Do not allow water to drain. Bubbles may appear when the camcorder is not a malfunction. The camcorder body may adhere to the frame around the zoom buttons, etc. If iron sands adhere to sit with sunscreen or suntan ...for a fee. This is placed under water. Do not blow dry with a soft dry cloth. This camcorder is displayed in a shady location with a soft cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely in order to [Beach], [Underwater], or [Snow]. After removing from openings around the LCD screen....
... may become discolored if it clean. Do not allow water to drain. Bubbles may appear when the camcorder is not a malfunction. The camcorder body may adhere to the frame around the zoom buttons, etc. If iron sands adhere to sit with sunscreen or suntan ...for a fee. This is placed under water. Do not blow dry with a soft dry cloth. This camcorder is displayed in a shady location with a soft cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely in order to [Beach], [Underwater], or [Snow]. After removing from openings around the LCD screen....
Operating Instructions
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder 9 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied items 16 Charging the battery pack 17 ... Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 34 Shooting panoramic photos 34 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-GW77V 36 Playing images on a TV 36 Editing Editing on your camcorder 38 Deleting movies and photos 38 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 US ...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camcorder 9 Parts and controls 14 Getting started Supplied items 16 Charging the battery pack 17 ... Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 34 Shooting panoramic photos 34 Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-GW77V 36 Playing images on a TV 36 Editing Editing on your camcorder 38 Deleting movies and photos 38 Dividing a movie 38 Capturing a photo from a movie 39 US ...
Operating Instructions
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...Home" software 41 Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 44 Downloading the dedicated 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 ... 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 60 Screen indicators 64 Index 65 US 13
...Home" software 41 Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 44 Downloading the dedicated 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 ... 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 60 Screen indicators 64 Index 65 US 13
Operating Instructions
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..., 27) W (Wide) zoom button (29) T (Telephoto) zoom button (29) Memory card access lamp (24) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (24) CHG (charge) lamp (18) (USB) jack (18, 41) HDMI OUT jack...
..., 27) W (Wide) zoom button (29) T (Telephoto) zoom button (29) Memory card access lamp (24) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (24) CHG (charge) lamp (18) (USB) jack (18, 41) HDMI OUT jack...
Operating Instructions
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..., p. 44). "Expanded Feature" upgrade of the "PlayMemories Home" software can be US downloaded from the web (p. 40). 16 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) To attach the Wrist strap Loop for the Wrist strap Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) USB cable (Micro USB cable) (1) Wrist strap (1) ...
..., p. 44). "Expanded Feature" upgrade of the "PlayMemories Home" software can be US downloaded from the web (p. 40). 16 Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) To attach the Wrist strap Loop for the Wrist strap Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) USB cable (Micro USB cable) (1) Wrist strap (1) ...
Operating Instructions
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... You cannot insert any battery pack other than an NP‑BG1 (supplied) or an NP‑FG1 (sold separately) into your camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CP‑AH2R, CP‑AL, or AC‑UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to save battery power ([Power Save...(), then slide () and close the cover firmly until the yellow mark of your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor (), the power cord (mains lead) () and the USB cable () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. ...
... You cannot insert any battery pack other than an NP‑BG1 (supplied) or an NP‑FG1 (sold separately) into your camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CP‑AH2R, CP‑AL, or AC‑UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to save battery power ([Power Save...(), then slide () and close the cover firmly until the yellow mark of your camcorder. 4 Connect the AC Adaptor (), the power cord (mains lead) () and the USB cable () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. ...
Operating Instructions
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Getting started Charging the battery using your computer 1 Close the LCD screen. 2 Open the battery/memory card/ jack cover. To open the battery/memory card/jack cover, slide and hold the cover lock lever (), then slide the cover down slightly () and flip it open (). 3 Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the USB cable. USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 19
Getting started Charging the battery using your computer 1 Close the LCD screen. 2 Open the battery/memory card/ jack cover. To open the battery/memory card/jack cover, slide and hold the cover lock lever (), then slide the cover down slightly () and flip it open (). 3 Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the USB cable. USB cable To the wall outlet (wall socket) US 19
Operating Instructions
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... the amount of power remaining in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable, so that the power can be supplied to 86 °F). To remove the battery pack 1 Close the LCD ... can also connect your computer: 200 min The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the camcorder. You can connect the USB cable to an AC Adaptor that is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket...
... the amount of power remaining in a temperature range of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable, so that the power can be supplied to 86 °F). To remove the battery pack 1 Close the LCD ... can also connect your computer: 200 min The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to the camcorder. You can connect the USB cable to an AC Adaptor that is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket...
Operating Instructions
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...charge the battery pack in minutes using the AC Adaptor supplied with a metallic object while the USB cable and the AC Adaptor are using your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 21 This may ...not be displayed correctly depending on the AC Adaptor Do not short-circuit the USB jack or the battery terminal with your camcorder. Your camcorder cannot display the remaining battery life in any countries/regions using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. High Low Empty It will ...
...charge the battery pack in minutes using the AC Adaptor supplied with a metallic object while the USB cable and the AC Adaptor are using your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. US 21 This may ...not be displayed correctly depending on the AC Adaptor Do not short-circuit the USB jack or the battery terminal with your camcorder. Your camcorder cannot display the remaining battery life in any countries/regions using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. High Low Empty It will ...
Operating Instructions
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Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the ...
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the ...
Operating Instructions
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To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 270 degrees (max.) Getting started 90 degrees to [Off] (HDR-GW77V) (p. 49). To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 49) US 23...
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 270 degrees (max.) Getting started 90 degrees to [Off] (HDR-GW77V) (p. 49). To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 49) US 23...
Operating Instructions
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... Open the battery/memory card/jack cover, and insert the memory card until it will not be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Wait until the screen disappears. Insert the card squarely in figure B until it clicks. microSD memory card: Insert the memory card... [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be recognized by the camcorder.
... Open the battery/memory card/jack cover, and insert the memory card until it will not be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Wait until the screen disappears. Insert the card squarely in figure B until it clicks. microSD memory card: Insert the memory card... [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be recognized by the camcorder.
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... enough free space.] is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use with your computer, etc. If [Failed to 32 GB microSD card Notes ... The camcorder is not assured. If you do, it may cause a malfunction. When inserting or... microSD memory card microSDHC memory card Class 4 or faster Operation with all the data stored on your camcorder "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media SD Speed Class - Getting started To eject the memory card Open the cover...
... enough free space.] is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use with your computer, etc. If [Failed to 32 GB microSD card Notes ... The camcorder is not assured. If you do, it may cause a malfunction. When inserting or... microSD memory card microSDHC memory card Class 4 or faster Operation with all the data stored on your camcorder "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media SD Speed Class - Getting started To eject the memory card Open the cover...
Operating Instructions
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... LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the internal memory. It is recommended you record images US 26 with [Guide Frame] set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in microphone Notes If... by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Movies are recorded on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to [On] and using the outer frame of your camcorder can record photos during movie recording. The flash does not work while the (Movie) lamp is lit. The following states will be indicated...
... LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the internal memory. It is recommended you record images US 26 with [Guide Frame] set to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 24) is lit or flashing The media icon in microphone Notes If... by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture). Movies are recorded on the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP to [On] and using the outer frame of your camcorder can record photos during movie recording. The flash does not work while the (Movie) lamp is lit. The following states will be indicated...
Operating Instructions
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To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. US 27 Recording time (p. 52) ... record clear images When the lens is dirty or dusty, clean the surface of the lens. Recording/Playback 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on the (Photo) lamp.
To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. US 27 Recording time (p. 52) ... record clear images When the lens is dirty or dusty, clean the surface of the lens. Recording/Playback 2 Press PHOTO lightly to turn the camcorder on the (Photo) lamp.