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HDR-TD30E/TD30VE
4-450-149-11(1)
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Getting started
Recording/Playback
Advanced operations
Editing
Saving movies and photos
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Saving images with an
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Customizing your camcorder
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- Page 1 3D Digital HD Video Table of contents Camera Recorder Getting started Recording/Playback Operating Guide Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an Please also refer to : external device http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-TD30E/TD30VE...
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Page 2: Read This First
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. - Page 3 If you should lose This product has been manufactured by the fuse cover, please contact your nearest or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Sony service station. Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance...
- Page 4 Notice Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European If static electricity or electromagnetism Union and other European causes data transfer to discontinue midway countries with separate (fail), restart the application or disconnect collection systems) and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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Page 5: Notes On Use
(white, red, blue, eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D or green in color) that appear constantly on the video images. Sony recommends that all viewers LCD screen. These points are normal results of take regular breaks while watching 3D video the manufacturing process and do not affect the images. -
Page 6: Learning More About The Camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide)
Design and specifications of your camcorder Access the Sony support page. and accessories are subject to change without notice. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ In this manual, the memory card is called ... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D/3D switch (p. 22), respectively. The items you can set differ depending on the position of the switch. Read this first..................2 Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam”... - Page 8 Editing Editing on your camcorder..............41 Deleting movies and photos..
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Page 9: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Active Interface Shoe Flash/Video light Lens (G lens) Built-in microphone LCD screen/Touch panel (16, 18) Remote sensor/Infrared port If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you ... - Page 10 (View Images) button Power zoom lever (26) POWER button PHOTO button (23) LIGHT (Video Light) button MODE button (22, 23) Each time you press the LIGHT button, the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (22, 23) setting changes as follows.
- Page 11 To fasten the grip belt PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button (24) Transmitter START/STOP button (22) Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button (28) Displays an Index screen during playback. ////ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen.
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Page 12: Getting Started
The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be HDMI cable (1) downloaded from the Sony website (p. 44). USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. -
Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. CHG (charge) ... -
Page 14: Charging The Battery Using Your Computer
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. -
Page 16: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Set the date and time, and adjust the lens with [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] to record optimum 3-dimensional movies. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power You can also turn on the camcorder by ... - Page 17 Confirm the notice on continuous use of your camcorder. Select [Run] and display a subject on the LCD screen. If you select [Run Later], the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen will appear when you turn on the camcorder next time. When the scale of the indicator exceeds the ...
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Page 18: Changing The Language Setting
Tips on using [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] Referring to the following examples, display a subject that will indicate a higher scale on the LCD screen. Subjects that indicate a higher scale: Bright subjects, such as objects outdoors in daylight Subjects with various colors and shapes ... - Page 19 To turn off the beep sound [Setup] [ General Settings] [ ] [Off]. Select Beep Notes The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-TD30VE) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data ...
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Page 20: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the Insert the card with the notched edge in the memory card until it clicks. direction as illustrated. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. - Page 21 Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on the “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable.
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Page 22: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD). Recording movies Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Set the 2D/3D switch to 3D. To record 2D movies, set the 2D/3D switch ... -
Page 23: Shooting Photos
If you feel uncomfortable with 3D movies If you feel uncomfortable while viewing 3D movies on the LCD screen for a long time, press the 2D/3D DISP button to switch the image from 3D to 2D. The image appears in 2D, but the camcorder continues recording in 3D. - Page 24 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 the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with functions convenient for recording.
- Page 25 Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (50p/50i/25p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (34) View Images button (28) My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (53) To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ().
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Page 26: Zooming
Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view You can magnify images as follows. 3D recording: Up to 12 times the original size ... - Page 27 Notes If the movies appear doubled on the LCD screen, return the zoom to the original level. A subject within 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away should be recorded in 2D. Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, ...
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Page 28: Playback
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view), or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-TD30VE). Set the 2D/3D switch to 3D. To play back 2D movies and photos, set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. Open the LCD screen and press button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. -
Page 29: Playback Operations
Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD screen for various playback operations. Volume Previous/Next Delete Fast-reverse/fast-forward Context Play/Pause Stop Play/stop short movies 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 about 10 As you repeat selecting ... - Page 30 Screen display on the Event View screen Remaining battery To the Map View screen To the MENU screen (HDR-TD30VE) Event name Events To the next event To the previous event Time-line bar Change to the movie/ Change Event Scale button photo recording mode To play back short movies Event name...
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Page 31: Playing Movies And Photos From A Map (Hdr-Td30Ve)
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30VE) Switch to the Map View by [Map View]. touching Select the recording location. Touch the direction on the map in which you want the map to be scrolled. Keep touching that point to scroll the map continuously. - Page 32 Screen display on the Map View To the MENU screen To the Event View screen To the movie recording display To play back short movies To the Map View Switch Image Type button (2D only) Previous/next To the movie/photo recording display To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices.
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Page 33: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Adjusting the depth of 3D movies Adjust the depth using to move the image into the In the default setting, the camcorder detects the relative position between a subject foreground, and to move it and its background during recording, further into the background. -
Page 34: Recording Images With Various Settings
Recording images with various settings Select to adjust the Selecting the image horizontal direction quality of movies (Recording mode) The screen used to adjust the horizontal direction appears in 3D. You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. -
Page 35: Recording The Selected Subject Clearly (Face Priority)
Recording the selected Recording mode subject clearly (Face Types of media Priority) AVCHD recording Your camcorder can track a face you select — — — discs and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin [50p Quality ] can be set only when the tone of the face automatically. -
Page 36: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)
To record subjects other than people Notes When the frame rate and the recording mode are (Tracking focus) set to [50i]/[Highest Quality ] or [50p]/[50p Quality ], you cannot use the Smile Shutter Touch the subject you want to record. function while recording movies. -
Page 37: Recording Information On Your Location (Gps) (Hdr-Td30Ve)
Recording information on your location (GPS) Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backlight), (HDR-TD30VE) (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) When you set [ Setting] to [On] (the Camera-shake detection: (Walk), default setting), the triangulating (Tripod) icon will appear on the screen and the Sound detection: (Auto Wind camcorder will start searching for... -
Page 38: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a Connecting to a non-high-definition Connection methods and the image quality 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the When movies are recorded with high connectors used. -
Page 39: Enjoying 5.1Ch Surround Sound
When you play back standard definition image On an HDMI cable quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide Use an HDMI mini connector on one end ... - Page 40 “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- compatible devices using an HDMI cable * , a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.
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Page 41: Editing On Your Camcorder
Editing Editing on your camcorder To delete all movies/photos in the selected date at one time Notes 1 In step 2, select [All In Event]. Some basic editing operations can be done on 2 Select the date you want to delete using the camcorder. - Page 42 Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using , and then select A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision. Notes A slight difference may occur from the point ...
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Page 43: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
Create a movie disc Share images in “PlayMemories Online” DVD (2D)/Blu-ray “PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm Notes An Internet connection is required to use each online services. Software for Mac The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. -
Page 44: Preparing A Computer (Windows)
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core [Run]. 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when www.sony.net/pm processing 3D, FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required Install according to the on-screen when processing PS movies.) - Page 45 Notes on installation The camcorder automatically divides an image file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as If the “PlayMemories Home” software is separate files. All image files may be shown as already installed on your computer, connect the separate files on a computer, however, the files camcorder to your computer.
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Page 46: Starting The "Playmemories Home" Software
If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] the desired item. For details on “PlayMemories Home, ” select (“PlayMemories Home Help Guide”) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). -
Page 47: Saving Images With An External Device
Saving images with an external device Creating a standard definition image Connect your camcorder to quality (STD) disc the recording device with the with a recorder A/V connecting cable (sold separately). Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. -
Page 48: Saving Images On An External Media Device
Saving images on an external media device Notes 3D movies are converted to 2D with standard definition image quality (STD). You can save movies and photos on an You cannot copy images to recorders connected external media device (USB storage with an HDMI cable. - Page 49 Make sure not to disconnect the USB To delete images in the external cable while [Preparing image database media device file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen. 1 Select [Play without copying.] in step 2. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the ...
- Page 50 Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows. However,...
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Page 51: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items Notes Select to finish setting the menu or to under each of 6 menu categories. return to the previous menu screen. Shooting Mode Camera/Mic To find a menu item quickly Image Quality/Size The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have Playback Function... -
Page 52: Menu Lists
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... Records movies. Photo ........... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ......Records smooth slow-motion movies. Golf Shot ........Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording. -
Page 53: Playback Function
Face Face Detection ....Automatically detects faces. Smile Shutter ....Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity .... Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function. Flash Flash ........Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos. Flash Level ....... - Page 54 Edit/Copy Delete.......... Deletes movies or photos. Protect ........Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting. Direct Copy ....... Copies images stored in the camcorder to some type of external media device. Setup Media Settings Media Info ......Displays information on the recording media. Format .......
- Page 55 Clock Settings Date & Time Setting ..Sets the date and time. Area Setting ....Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 16). Auto Clock ADJ * ... Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS system.
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Page 56: Others/Index
to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p. 22). Contact your Sony dealer or local Your camcorder is recording the image you authorized Sony service facility. have just shot on the recording media. You See the “Handycam” User Guide (p. 6) for ... -
Page 57: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony computer and your camcorder, and restart service facility. In this case, when you the computer, then connect the computer and contact them, give them all the numbers of your camcorder again in the correct order. - Page 58 The battery pack temperature is high. Change The amount of lights is not sufficient, so the battery pack or place it in a cool place. camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs.
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Page 59: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. “HD” stands for high definition image The recording and playback time will be shorter quality, and “STD” stands for standard depending on the conditions under which you definition image quality. -
Page 60: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
Notes You can record movies of a maximum of The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and 3,999 scenes with 3D, 3,999 scenes with high the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes allows still image resolution equivalent to the with standard definition image quality (STD). - Page 61 Standard definition image quality (STD): HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 720 576 pixels/16:9, 4:3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode, Dual capture: 6,016×3,384 dots/16:9 4,512×3,384 dots/4:3 4,224×2,376 dots/16:9 2,592×1,944 dots/4:3 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 ...
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Page 62: About Handling Of Your Camcorder
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, Jack cover... -
Page 63: Moisture Condensation
When not using your camcorder for a Moisture condensation long time If your camcorder is brought directly from To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a a cold place to a warm place, moisture may long time, turn it on and let it run by recording condense inside your camcorder. - Page 64 Wireless Remote in microphone. Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Page 65: Lcd Screen
On handling the LCD screen To clean the flash If you leave fingerprints, hand cream, etc. on If fingerprints or dust make the flash dirty, it the LCD screen, the coating of the LCD screen is recommended that you use a soft cloth to will come off easily. - Page 66 How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours.
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Page 67: Specifications
HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p specification 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter Movie recording format: speed 1/25 second) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and 3D: MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 AVCHD format the image processing system (BIONZ) allow Ver.2.0 compatible still image resolution equivalent to the sizes 2D: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format... - Page 68 Mass (approx.) HDR-TD30VE: 460 g (1 lb) main unit only 510 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR-TD30E: 450 g (15 oz) main unit only 500 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz...
- Page 69 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
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Page 70: Products (Hdr-Td30Ve)
LICENSE. If you do not agree retain no copies of the SOFTWARE, transfer all of the to the terms of this LICENSE, SONY is unwilling to SOFTWARE (including all copies (only if permitted license the SOFTWARE to you. In such event, the to copy under “Limitation on Reverse Engineering,... - Page 71 “applets”, incorporated into the SOFTWARE), and which may lead to incorrect results. any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned by SONY, licensors and suppliers to SONY and their respective LIMITATION OF LIABILITY affiliates (such licensors and suppliers to SONY,...
- Page 72 SOFTWARE delivered or otherwise furnished shall Italy be marked and embedded the “Notice of Use” as designated by SONY and/or its affiliates and shall be La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale treated in accordance with such notice.
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Page 73: Screen Indicators
Screen indicators Jordan The following indicators appear when you Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre change the settings. See page 24 and 32 also for the indicators that appear during Mexico recording or playing. Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.) Center Norway... - Page 74 Intelligent Auto (face Audio Mode (53) detection/scene detection/ Low Lux (52) camera-shake detection/ AE Shift (52) sound detection) (36) Shutter Speed (52) 3D Depth Adjustment IRIS (52) Spot Meter/Fcs (52)/Spot Center Meter (52)/ Exposure (52) Intelligent Auto (36) Indicator Meaning Data file name 101-0005...
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Page 75: Index
Index Symbols 2D movies ........22 Face Priority ........35 Photos ..........23 3D Depth Adjustment....33 FH ..........34 Playback ........28 3D movies ........22 Full charge ........14 PlayMemories Home..12, 43, 44 5.1ch surround sound ....39 FX ..........34 PlayMemories Home Help Guide ........12, 46 Power on ........16 Active Interface Shoe .....9, 64 GPS ..........37... - Page 76 USB ..........14 USB Adaptor Cable ....48 USB Connect .......54 USB connection support cable ..........12 VBR ..........60 Wall outlet (wall socket) ....15 Warning indicators .....57 Wind noise ........53 Windows ........44 Wireless Remote Commander ......11, 64 Your Location ......54 Zoom ..........26 You will find the menu lists on pages 52 to 55.
- Page 80 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China ...