Sony Handycam HDR-CX6EK Operating Manual
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- Page 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-CX6EK/CX7E/CX7EK For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-214-661-11(1)
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Page 2: Read This First
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander HDR-CX6EK/CX7EK: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Notes on use Types of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... -
Page 3: About Language Setting
When the camcorder is connected to a computer • Do not try to format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly. About language setting •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Notes on use ... 2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ... 5 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ... 6 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ... 9 Changing the language setting ... -
Page 5: Getting Started
CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 24) – Picture Motion Browser (Software) – Picture Motion Browser Guide – Handycam Handbook (PDF) “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) HDR-CX6EK/CX7EK “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4 GB (1) (p. 10) -
Page 6: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series). Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the Handycam Station. - Page 7 (Movie) lamp/ • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder or the Handycam DC plug Station, even when the mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket.
- Page 8 • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
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Page 9: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute. The clock starts. Touch the button on the LCD screen. When using the camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears on the LCD screen. z Tips • The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”... -
Page 10: Step 4: Inserting A "Memory Stick Pro Duo
Duo cover, lightly push the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. To prevent image data from being damaged, do not: (Movie) – eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”... -
Page 11: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording POWER switch START/STOP B EASY C Slide the POWER switch A until the respective lamp lights up. Press the green button only when the POWER switch is in the OFF (CHG) position. • (Movie): To record movies • (Still): To record still images Start recording. - Page 12 • You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation. Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the (HOME) t camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 2180 degrees (max.)
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Page 13: Playback
3 Next 6 images 4 Returns to the recording screen 5 HD (high definition) image quality movie tab* Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. Press the (VIEW IMAGES) B (or D) button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display the thumbnails). -
Page 14: Playing The Image On A Tv
(OTHERS) depending on your setup. Do not connect A/V connecting cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, as image disturbance may occur. • For details on connecting and dubbing recorded images to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders, see “Handycam Handbook”... -
Page 15: Names And Functions Of Parts And Controls
5 Battery pack (p. 6) (Movie)/ (Still) mode lamps (p. 11) 7 /CHG (charge) lamp Lights up while charging your camcorder, or flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the flash charging is complete. (flash) button You can select the settings for the flash. - Page 16 RESET to initialize all the settings, including settings for date and time. qd LCD screen/touch panel To record in mirror mode, open the LCD screen 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). (HOME) button (p. 20) qg Zoom buttons Press for zooming in/out.
- Page 17 The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. eg DISC BURN button Create a disc by connecting the camcorder to a computer. For details, see “Picture Motion Browser Guide.” eh Interface connector (USB) jack Connect the USB cable.
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Page 18: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images A Recording quality (HD/SD) and Recording mode (XP/HQ/SP/LP) B HOME button C Remaining battery (approx.) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) E Counter (hour/minute/second) F OPTION button G Dual Rec H VIEW IMAGES button... - Page 19 Indicators on the LCD screens Following indicators appear during recording/playback to indicate the settings of your camcorder. Upper left Center Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning 5.1ch surround recording/playback Self-timer recording Flash, REDEYE REDUC MICREF LEVEL low WIDE SELECT Center Indicator...
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Page 20: Performing Various Functions
Using the HOME MENU You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. For details, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). Turn on your camcorder, then (HOME) A (or B). press Category Touch the desired category. Touch the desired setup item. - Page 21 • When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. • The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • The OPTION MENU cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation (p.
- Page 22 CLOCK/ LANG [CLOCK SET]* [SUMMERTIME], [ LANGUAGE SET]* GENERAL SET [DEMO MODE], [REC LAMP], [CALIBRATION], [A.SHUT OFF], [REMOTE CTRL] You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 12). The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation (p.
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Page 23: Deleting Images
Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up) You can save images recorded on the camcorder on the hard disk of a computer. Creating a disc with selected images You can save images imported to your computer on a disc. You can also edit those images. -
Page 24: Enjoying With A Computer
Enjoying with a computer Viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) For advanced use of your camcorder, see “Handycam Handbook” (PDF). To view “Handycam Handbook” (PDF), you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. For Windows users Turn on the computer. Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. -
Page 25: What You Can Do With A Windows Computer
By pressing DISC BURN (p. 17) on the Handycam Station, you can save images recorded on your camcorder to a disc on your computer. Importing images taken with your camcorder to a computer Viewing imported images on a... - Page 26 Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. However, in the following cases, do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder to the computer with the USB cable: – The computer is not compatible with a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”...
- Page 27 Double-click to start “Picture Motion Browser Guide.” Connecting your camcorder to a computer To connect your camcorder to a computer, follow the steps below. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall socket. 2 Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder.
- Page 28 Handycam Station and the computer. b Notes • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is lit. • Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable following the proper procedures described above. • Disconnect the USB cable using the proper procedures described above.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. - Page 30 Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 6). • Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of the Handycam Station or your camcorder securely (p. 6). C:13:ss C:32:ss • Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.
- Page 31 • The amount of light is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. • The camcorder is unsteady, so camera- shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
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Page 32: Additional Information
LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. -
Page 33: Rechargeable Battery
Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours. -
Page 34: Specifications
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS sensor and image processing... - Page 35 COMPONENT OUT jack Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) +/- 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms) USB jack mini-B HDR-CX6EK: You cannot input signals to your camcorder through this jack. AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A...
- Page 36 On trademarks • “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”...