Page 1: User Guide
Getting started Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Before use Operation Search Getting started Search by operation Recording Back to top Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 3 Parts and controls/Screen indicators Saving images with an external Parts and controls device Screen indicators Customizing your camcorder How does your 3D camcorder work How does your 3D camcorder work? Troubleshooting Back to top Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 4 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Troubleshooting Preparing the recording media Maintenance and precautions Inserting a memory card Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 5 Customizing your camcorder Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only) Troubleshooting Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Maintenance and precautions Recording in mirror mode Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 6 Connecting the camcorder to a 3D TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Using “BRAVIA” Sync Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 7 Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 8 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder Operation Search Customizing your camcorder Before use Using menu items Getting started Setting up menu items Recording Shooting Mode Playback Movie Saving images with an external Photo (2D only) device Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only) Golf Shot (2D only)
Page 9 Audio Mode Micref Level (Microphone reference level) My Button Guide Frame (2D only) Display Setting Zebra (2D only) Peaking (2D only) Light Bright Audio Level Display Image Quality/Size REC Mode (2D only) Frame Rate (2D only) HD/STD Setting (2D only) Wide Mode (2D only) x.v.Color Image Size (2D only)
Page 10 Power On By LCD Language Setting Battery Info Power Save Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 11 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Contents list Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 12 Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 13 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before use Getting started Operation Search Recording Operation Search Search by operation Playback Back to top Saving images with an external device Before use Customizing your camcorder How to use this User Guide Troubleshooting How to use this User Guide...
Page 14 Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Recording in mirror mode Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Operating buttons while playing images Adjusting the depth during playback (3D Depth Adjustment)
Page 15 Back to top Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo (2D only) Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) (2D only) Golf Shot (2D only) Camera/Mic White Balance (2D only) Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) (2D only) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) (2D only) Spot Focus (2D only) Exposure...
Page 16 Zebra (2D only) Peaking (2D only) Light Bright Audio Level Display Image Quality/Size REC Mode (2D only) Frame Rate (2D only) HD/STD Setting (2D only) Wide Mode (2D only) x.v.Color Image Size (2D only) Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR-TD30V) Highlight Movie (2D only) Scenario Edit/Copy...
Page 17 Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices...
Page 19 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Operation Search Search by operation Before use Getting started Setting the date and time Recording Date & Time Setting Area Setting Playback Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-TD30V) Saving images with an external Identifying part names device...
Page 20 Capturing a photo from a movie (2D only) Dividing a movie Delete Saving images with an external device Saving images on an external media device easily Creating a disc Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 21 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before use Getting started Selecting a topic to display Recording Returning to a previous page Printing out a page...
Page 22 Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you previously viewed.
Page 23 Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing. Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camcorder in the order indicated.
Page 24 Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 25 And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 26 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Parts and controls Operation Search Parts and controls Before use Getting started To fasten the grip belt Recording Wireless Remote Commander Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting...
Page 27 LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Speakers GPS antenna (HDR-TD30V) A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel. (View Images) button POWER button LIGHT (Video Light) button...
Page 28 Power zoom lever PHOTO button MODE button (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp CHG (charge) lamp START/STOP button DC IN jack A/V Remote Connector Grip belt Loop for a shoulder belt Built-in USB Cable Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) Depending on the specifications of the tripod, your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction.
Page 29 Displays an Index screen during playback. /ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on the LCD screen. Select a desired button or an item with , then press ENTER to enter. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 30 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Screen indicators Operation Search Screen indicators Before use Getting started Left Recording Center Playback Right Saving images with an external Bottom device The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Customizing your camcorder Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.
Page 31 x.v.Color Destination Zebra Peaking Cinematone Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) 3D Depth Adjustment Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode Right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) 60min Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second)
Page 32 Data file name 101-0005 Protect Flash/Flash Level/Red Eye Reduction Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 33 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How does your 3D camcorder work > How does your 3D camcorder work? Operation Search How does your 3D camcorder work? Before use Getting started How does the camcorder record 3D movies? Recording How do movies look like 3D movies on the LCD screen, without using 3D glasses? Playback...
Page 35 Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for connection. Wireless Remote Commander (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) “Operating Guide” (1) Notes The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be downloaded from the Sony website. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 36 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Operation Search Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Before use Getting started Charging time Recording To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Playback Notes on the battery pack...
Page 37 Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack AC Adaptor NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
Page 38 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Remaining battery indicator: see Screen indicators Using your camcorder abroad [Power Save] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 39 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 40 To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( Related topics Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 41 Playback Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Related topics Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Troubleshooting Back to top Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 42 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Operation Search Before use Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting started Tips on using [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] Recording...
Page 43 5. Confirm the notice on continuous use of your camcorder. 6. 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. 7.
Page 44 In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-TD30V). Related topics [Power On By LCD] To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 45 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Inserting a memory card Operation Search Inserting a memory card Before use Getting started Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording To eject the memory card Playback...
Page 46 When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 47 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Recording movies Operation Search Recording movies Before use Getting started To obtain good 3D movies Recording If you feel uncomfortable with 3D movies To display items on the LCD screen Playback To record in mirror mode Saving images with an external...
Page 48 To obtain good 3D movies Shoot the subject from about 30 cm to 5 m (11 7/8 in. to 16 ft. 4 7/8 in.) away. The optimum distance varies when you use zooming. 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.
Page 49 Expected recording time of movies [Flash (2D only)] To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] To change the image size: [Image Size (2D only)] Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Info] Zooming Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 50 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Shooting photos (2D only) Operation Search Shooting photos (2D only) Before use Getting started If white circular spots appear on photos Recording 1. Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. Playback Saving images with an external device...
Page 51 Notes The flash does not work while the (movie) lamp is lit. Related topics Screen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 52 Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), and photo size (L/M/S) Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) View Images button My button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 53 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Zooming Operation Search Zooming Before use Getting started Optimum distance from the subject to record 3D movies Recording 1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. Playback Saving images with an external device...
Page 54 During 2D recording, you can magnify images up to 10 times the original size using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Related topics Further zooming: [Digital Zoom (2D only)] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 55 Select [Camera/Mic] Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Notes The frames on the faces do not appear during 3D recording. The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 56 Make sure to set the [Face Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting). To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Touch the subject you want to record. Your camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 57 The video light generates strong light. Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range. The battery drains quickly while using the video light. When you shoot photos, the video light turns off and will work as a flash. Related topics [Light Bright] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 58 2. Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees to the lens side ( ) to adjust the angle. Maintenance and precautions A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 59 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started If you do not want to record location information Recording To obtain a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode) To check the triangulating status...
Page 60 A: Number of dots changes while the camcorder is searching for the satellites. B: Triangulating meters appear when the satellites are found. When the camcorder cannot triangulate A: The camcorder does not have location information. B: The camcorder displays the location information that was previously obtained. If you do not want to record location information Select [Setup]...
Page 61 To check the triangulating status The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the triangulating information. 1. Display your current location. If your current location appears on the LCD screen, you do not need to continue this operation. 2.
Page 62 When the date and time of the camcorder are not correctly set When the camcorder is moved for a long distance Related topics GPS antenna: see Parts and controls Locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received: see About GPS (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 63 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Operation Search Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Before use Getting started Screen display on the Event View screen Recording To view 3D movies on the LCD screen Playback...
Page 64 : To the MENU screen : Event name : To the previous event : Change to the movie/photo recording mode : To play back short movies : Remaining battery : To the Map View screen (HDR-TD30V) : Events : To the next event : Time-line bar : Change Event Scale button : Event title...
Page 65 Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 66 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started When you use the map data for the first time Recording Screen display on the Map View Playback...
Page 67 : To the movie recording display : To the Event View screen : To play back short movies : To the Map View : Previous/next : To the movie recording display : Switch Image Type button (2D only) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 68 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Operating buttons while playing images Operation Search Operating buttons while playing images Before use Getting started While playing a movie Recording While viewing photos (2D only) To play back images with other devices Playback Saving images with an external Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds.
Page 69 Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder. Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 70 [Next]. Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 3. Select to adjust the horizontal direction The screen used to adjust the horizontal direction appears in 3D. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 Do not eject the memory card while dividing images from the memory card. If you divide movies that are included in saved scenarios, the scenarios will be deleted. Related topics [Delete] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 72 The recording date and time of captured photos is the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 73 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Operation Search Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Before use Getting started To change the settings for Highlight Playback Recording You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie.
Page 74 The audio used for the Highlight Playback will be converted to 2ch stereo. When you connect the camcorder to an external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight Playback, these images do not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 75 [Erase]/[Erase All] while playing the scenario. Notes When you connect the camcorder to an external device, such as a TV, and watch Highlight Scenario, these images do not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 76 To play back a Highlight Movie Contents list 1. Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. 2. Select [Playback Function] [Highlight Movie] and select the desired Highlight Movie. To erase Highlight Movie, select while the Highlight Movie is playing. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 77 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a 3D TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a 3D TV Before use Getting started Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Recording On an HDMI cable Playback...
Page 78 Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. [Details] If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. Related topics [Audio Mode] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 79: Connecting The Camcorder To A High Definition Tv
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Before use Getting started Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Recording On an HDMI cable Playback...
Page 80 (STD) even on a high definition TV. If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, HDMI output takes priority. Related topics [Audio Mode] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 81 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Before use Getting started To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Recording When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Playback...
Page 83 Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable (sold Recording separately). Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Back to top Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 84 The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the Contents list instruction manual of your TV for details. If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 85 Software for Mac The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 86: Checking The Computer System
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc creation function, etc. Starter (Edition) is not supported. Faster processor is recommended. Notes Operation with all computer environments is not assured. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 87 All image files may be shown as separate files on a computer, however, the files will be handled properly by the import function and the playback function of the camcorder or the “PlayMemories Home” software. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 88 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Select [Yes] on the camcorder screen. Maintenance and precautions 3. Disconnect the USB cable. Contents list If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click , then click Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 89 Saving images with an external DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) device ® AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation Customizing your camcorder Notes Troubleshooting The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
Page 90 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/). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Furthermore, this software can restore the music files that were supplied with your camcorder. Maintenance and precautions Contents list Notes The software that can be used with your camcorder will differ, depending on the countries/regions. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 92 Troubleshooting External media (USB storage devices) Maintenance and precautions Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs Contents list * [60p Quality ] can be set only when the [ Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 93 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving images on an external media device easily Operation Search Before use Saving images on an external media device easily Getting started To delete images in the external media device Recording...
Page 94 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, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number.
Page 95 [Copy], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to save images. If you want to copy images that have not yet been copied, select [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] while your camcorder is connected to the external media device. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 96 Event View screen. To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer On the “PlayMemories Home” software, select the drive that represents the external media device connected, and then play movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 97 CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub Saving images with an external media devices with built-in USB hub device card reader Customizing your camcorder Back to top Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 98 (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device. Related topics Copying date and time information: [Data Code] Using 4:3 screen size display device: Type] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 99 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Using menu items > Setting up menu items Operation Search Setting up menu items Before use Getting started To find a menu item quickly Recording When you cannot select a menu item Playback The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
Page 100 Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 101 Operation Search Movie Before use Getting started You can select the movie recording mode. Recording [Shooting Mode] [Movie]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 102 Photo (2D only) Before use Getting started You can select the photo shooting mode. Recording [Shooting Mode] [Photo]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 The camcorder records a move of approximately 3 seconds before the START/STOP button is pressed. Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 104 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Golf Shot (2D only) Operation Search Golf Shot (2D only) Before use Getting started Timing that the camcorder starts recording Recording To check your form using self-timer Playback Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos.
Page 105 The image recorded may be noisy when your camcorder has failed to analyze the shot properly because there may be movement in background of the [Golf Shot] recording screen. It is recommended that you record images under stable conditions (for example, using a tripod). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 106 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > White Balance (2D only) Operation Search White Balance (2D only) Before use Getting started You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder...
Page 107 Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. While you are recording a movie, (One Push) cannot be set. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 108 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure and focus. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Contents list Notes [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 109 Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [Auto]. Notes [Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto]. Contents list Notes [Focus] is automatically set to [Manual]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 The exposure is adjusted automatically. Manual Adjust the exposure using to increase the brightness when recording a white or backlit subject, and to lower the brightness when recording a dark subject or in a dark place. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Focus Operation Search Focus Before use Getting started To adjust the focus Recording On focal distance information Playback You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a Saving images with an external certain subject intentionally.
Page 113 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 114 2. Select the desired item. Auto The IRIS is adjusted automatically. Manual Adjust the exposure selecting to sharpen the whole image (increase the IRIS parameter), to sharpen the subject with its background blurred (decrease the IRIS parameter). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 115 Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item. Auto The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Manual Adjust the shutter speed using to increase the shutter speed, and to decrease the shutter speed. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 116 At a higher gain, the brightness becomes more appropriate in dim scenes, but the noise increases. At a lower gain, the noise decreases, but the shutter speed becomes slower to compensate for the lack of brightness, causing camera-shake or subject blur. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 117 The exposure is adjusted automatically. On (Adjusted number and EV) Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subject is white or the background is bright, and when the subject is dark or the light is dim. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 118 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The white balance is adjusted automatically. On ( and adjusted number) Adjust the white balance using when the images appear bluish, and when the images appear reddish. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 119 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ) The Low Lux function is used. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > 3D Depth Adjustment (3D only) Operation Search 3D Depth Adjustment (3D only) Before use Getting started Tips for [3D Depth Adjustment] Recording You can adjust the sense of depth when you record 3D movies. Playback [Camera/Mic] Camera Settings]...
Page 121 Notes Since the parallax is adjusted automatically, the 3D movies may seem to be shaking from side to side when played in 2D. To prevent the shaking, adjust the depth manually before recording. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto 3D Lens Adjust (3D only) Operation Search Auto 3D Lens Adjust (3D only) Before use Getting started Tips on using [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] Recording You can correct the vertical position of the right and left movies automatically to record optimum 3D Playback movies.
Page 123 When you have not adjusted the 3D lenses for a while When a strong mechanical shock has been applied to the camcorder When using the camcorder in a very hot or cold place Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 124 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Scene Selection (2D only) Operation Search Scene Selection (2D only) Before use Getting started You can record images effectively in various situations. Recording [Camera/Mic] Camera Settings] [Scene Selection].
Page 125 Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away. Notes Even if you set [Night Portrait], the setting changes to [Auto] when the (Movie) lamp is lit. If you set [Scene Selection], the [White Balance] setting is canceled. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Does not use the Cinematone function. Uses the Cinematone function. Notes When you switch the [ Cinematone] function on or off, the image will be paused temporarily. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 127 Does not use an effect. White Fader ( Fades in/out with the white effect. Black Fader ( Fades in/out with the black effect. Notes When you press START/STOP or operate the 2D/3D switch, the setting is cleared. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 128 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Cancels the self-timer. On ( Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, select [Reset]. Notes When you operate the 2D/3D switch, the setting is cleared. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 129 When you operate the 2D/3D switch, the setting is cleared. When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically. Related topics Zooming Focus Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 130 If you change the setting, the imaging field will also change accordingly. During 2D recording, you can magnify images up to 10 times the original size using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 131 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item. The SteadyShot function is used. Off ( The SteadyShot function is not used. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 132 A: The zooming zone appears when you select [120 Notes During 2D recording, you can magnify images up to 10 times the original size using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The exposure for backlit subjects is adjusted automatically. Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. The frames on the faces do not appear during 3D recording. Related topics Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) (2D only) Smile Shutter (2D only) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 135 [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either. Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. Related topics [Smile Sensitivity (2D only)] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 137 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile. Normal Smile Detects a normal smile. Big Smile Detects a big smile. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 138 Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. The flash does not flash while the (Movie) lamp is lit. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 139 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item. High ( Makes the flash level higher. Normal ( Normal flash level Low ( Makes the flash level lower. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 140 Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye. Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. The redeye function does not work with automatic recording by [Smile Shutter]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 The [Closer Voice] function does not activate while an external microphone is connected to the camcorder. When you want to record the sound clearly without any interference, for example when you record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to [Off]. Related topics [Face Detection] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 142 Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 143 Does not reduce the wind noise. Notes When you set [Auto Wind NR] to [Off], Intelligent Auto is set to [Off]. [Auto Wind NR] will not function while an external microphone is attached to your camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 144 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list 5.1ch Surround ( Records sound in 5.1ch surround. 2ch Stereo ( Records sound in 2ch stereo. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 145 Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Low ( Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [Low] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 2. Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using Contents list 3. Select one of the My Buttons to which the menu item will be assigned. 4. Select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 Contents list Does not display the guide frame. Displays the guide frame. Notes The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 148 Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed. Notes You cannot change the setting of the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while in the playback mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 149 (pedestal level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level (completely white level) is set to 100 (%). Notes With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of 100 IRE, the image may become overexposed. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 Does not display the enhanced outlines. (White) Displays the enhanced outlines in white. (Red) Displays the enhanced outlines in red. (Yellow) Displays the enhanced outlines in yellow. Notes The enhanced outlines may not appear in a dark location. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 151 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Standard Standard brightness. Bright Select this mode when you find the video light is not bright enough. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 152 [Audio Level Display]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Displays audio level meter. Does not display the audio level meter. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 153 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > REC Mode (2D only) Operation Search REC Mode (2D only) Before use Getting started On image quality Recording You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image Playback quality (HD) movies.
Page 154 Frame Rate (2D only) Recording standard definition image quality (STD) movie: [HD/STD Setting (2D only)] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 155 The media that the recorded images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode that has been set during recording. Related topics REC Mode (2D only) Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 156 Records movies in standard definition image quality (STD). This setting is highly-compatible with other playback devices. Notes When you play or edit movies, only movies with the selected image quality will be displayed on your camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. Notes For details on the holizontal/vertical ratio of the TV that will be connected, refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Related topics Type] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 Select this setting if the recorded movies will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Notes If the movie recorded with this function [On] is played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 159 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Notes The image size selected with this setting takes effect for photos taken by the Dual Capture function [Details]. Related topics Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 You can display the Event View screen. Recording [Playback Function] [Event View]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Related topics Contents list Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 161 You can display the Map View screen. Recording [Playback Function] [Map View]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Related topics Contents list Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 162 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired Highlight Movie. Contents list Related topics Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired scenario. Contents list Related topics Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Delete Operation Search Delete Before use Getting started To delete a part of a movie Recording [Edit/Copy] [Delete]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
Page 165 Related topics Release protection: [Protect] [Format] To divide a movie: Dividing a movie Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 166 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Protect Operation Search Protect Before use Getting started To remove the protection of an event Recording Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. Playback will be displayed on the protected images.
Page 168 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Copy Operation Search Copy Before use Getting started You can copy images stored on the recording media of the camcorder. The original copy of the image Recording will not be deleted after the copy operation has been completed.
Page 169 Related topics Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 170 [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy]. device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 3. Follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen. Related topics Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 171 2. Select the recording medium that you want to view the information. Contents list Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you perform [Format]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 172 Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. Make sure not to do the following while [Executing...] is displayed. Open/Close the LCD screen. Operate buttons on the camcorder. Eject the memory card from your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 173 [Repair Img. DB F.]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the recording medium that you want to repair, and then select Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 174 Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the recording medium. When the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each memory card. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 175 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Data Code Operation Search Data Code Before use Getting started During playback, your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of Recording recording. You can check the following information. [Setup] Playback Settings] [Data Code].
Page 176 Exposure Flash Coordinates (HDR-TD30V) Latitude Longitude Notes The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [--:--:--] may appear. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 177 You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Recording [Setup] Playback Settings] [Volume]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Adjust the volume using Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 178 [Download Music]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Follow the instructions that appear on the display. Contents list For details, refer to “Music Transfer” Help. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 179 Maintenance and precautions 2. Select [OK] or [Cancel]. Contents list Notes If you delete music files using [Empty Music], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted as well. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 180 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 181 Outputs the right and left images in full high definition image quality as they were recorded. Side-by-Side Halves the resolution of the right and left images in full high definition image quality, and outputs the right and left images aligned side by side. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 182 Frame Rate] is set to [60p] and [HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p/480p] or [480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during recording. Select [1080p/480p] when you play movies recorded with [ Frame Rate] set to [60p] on a TV compatible with 60p movie playback. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 183 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Operates your camcorder using the TV’s Remote Commander. Does not operate your camcorder using the TV’s Remote Commander. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 184 Select this item when a USB connection does not start even when you connect the camcorder to an Recording external device with the USB Cable. [Setup] Connection] [USB Connect]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 185: Usb Connect Setting
Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto]. * “Device Stage” is a menu of Windows 7 or Windows 8, that is used to manage devices (camcorder, camera, etc.) that are connected to the computer. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 186 Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Multi Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 187 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate your camcorder. Cancels the melody. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 188 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Normal Normal setting (normal brightness). Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough. This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 189 [Your Location]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Your current location appears on the Map View. Contents list Related topics Using the GPS function (HDR-TD30V) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 Contents list Receives GPS signals. The location information will not be recorded until triangulating is finished successfully. Does not receive GPS signals. The location information that has previously been recorded will be invalid. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 191 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list The camera recording lamp lights up. The camera recording lamp does not light up. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 192 2. Select the desired item. Maintenance and precautions Contents list Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Related topics Wireless Remote Commander Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 193 Turns the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel. Does not turn the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel. If you want to close the LCD screen panel while recording a movie, select this setting. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 194 The camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Playback [Setup] General Settings] [Language Setting]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired language. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 195 You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Recording [Setup] General Settings] [Battery Info]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions The battery information appears. Contents list To close the screen, select Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 196: Power Save
The backlight of the LCD screen turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 15 seconds. The camcorder turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 1 minute. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 197 When you operate your camcorder, the demonstration playback will be suspended. (It appears again if no operation is attempted for more than the specified period of time you set in [Demo Mode].) The demonstration movie appears as mirror-image when it is played in mirror mode. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 198 You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Does not set the summertime. Sets the summertime. The clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour. Date & Time You can set the clock. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 199 Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living. Destination ( Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place. For HDR-TD30V Set the area. Related topics World time difference Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 200 The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically using the GPS system, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] to [Off]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 201 You must set the date and time on your camcorder before use. [Details] The camcorder may not compensate for the time difference automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 202 3. Press RESET using a pointed object, and turn the camcorder on. [Details] If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. Troubleshooting 4. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list...
Page 203 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Operation Search Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Before use Getting started The power does not turn on. Recording Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. [Details] Playback The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 204 Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 205 [Details] Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. [Details] The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Page 206 In the default setting, the backlight of the LCD screen turns off automatically if you do not attempt to operate your camcorder for more than about 1 minute. [Details] The screen is dark. The screen becomes darker when displaying 3D movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 207 You cannot delete the protected images. Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. Contents list The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 208 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Recording Operation Search Recording Before use Getting started Refer also to “Memory card”. Recording Playback Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Saving images with an external The playback screen is displayed.
Page 209 The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
Page 210 Connect the microphone again in the same way as when you start recording movies. Photos are recorded automatically. In the default setting, photos are recorded automatically when the camcorder detects a smile. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 211 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback Operation Search Playback Before use Getting started Images cannot be played back. Recording Select the image quality of the movie you want to play back. [Details] Playback Images recorded on other devices may not be played back.
Page 212 [Details] The movie seems to be shaking from side to side. This may happen when you play back 3D movies on your camcorder or a TV. Set [3D Depth Adjustment] to [Manual]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 213 Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Playback The playback device does not support playing back memory cards. [Details] Saving images with an external Back to top device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 214 Release the protection, and then divide. Maintenance and precautions Contents list A photo cannot be captured from a movie. The recording media where you want to save photos is full. Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 215 TV and play back images. Highlight Playback or a scenario will not appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder while it is connected to a TV and play back images. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 216 The A/V connecting cable (sold separately) is not connected properly. Make sure to connect the Saving images with an external cable to the input jack of another device. [Details] device Back to top Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 217 When both the Built-in USB Cable and the USB jack of the camcorder are connected to the external devices at the same time, disconnect one that is not connected to a computer. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 218 If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. Recording If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of Playback the error code beginning with C or E.
Page 219 (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see “Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder”. No memory card is inserted. [Details] Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images.
Page 220 (Warning indicator pertaining to 3D recording) The distance between your camcorder and the subject is too short. Widen the distance or set the zoom to W. Or, select [Manual] in [3D Depth Adjustment] and adjust the depth. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 221 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Warning Indicators Operation Search If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Before use Warning Indicators Getting started Recording Data error. Playback If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Saving images with an external Turn on your camcorder again.
Page 222 movies to the computer using the “PlayMemories Home” software installed on the computer. However, it is not guaranteed that all movies can be imported to the computer. Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was not completed in time. You have performed recording and erasing operations repeatedly, or a memory card that has been formatted by other device is used.
Page 223 You can select only 100 images at one time for: Deleting movies/photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Copying movies/photos Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 224 1080/60p, 1920 1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i, 1920 1080/24p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch Recording media: Memory card * Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 225 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About GPS (HDR-TD30V) Operation Search About GPS (HDR-TD30V) Before use Getting started The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that calculates geographical location from highly Recording accurate US space satellites.
Page 226 The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws. On the navigation function The camcorder does not have a navigation function that uses GPS. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 227 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the memory card Operation Search About the memory card Before use Getting started A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed Recording compatibility with your camcorder.
Page 228 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. This product cannot record or play data that uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 229 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Operation Search Before use About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Getting started Recording Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM”...
Page 230 Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. Each battery’s life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 231 Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Saving images with an external device Back to top Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 232 Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what works best.
Page 233 children (especially those under six years old) is still under development. Consult your doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to watch 3D video images. Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. Notes on use Do not do any of the following.
Page 234 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, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
Page 235 Notes on optional accessories We recommend that you use genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately).
Page 236 When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Wireless Remote 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.
Page 237 To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 238 When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour). Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 239 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. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 240 Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual Troubleshooting body of the memory card. Maintenance and precautions Back to top Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 241 25 ˚C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 242 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Operation Search Before use Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Getting started Recording time Recording...
Page 243 NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) 130 140 NP-FV70 270 290 NP-FV100 535 580 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 244 * You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Mode]. [Details] When using a Sony memory card. You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with high definition image quality (HD), and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD).
Page 245 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/16:9 480 dots/4:3 Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 360 dots/16:9 480 dots/4:3 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 246 The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Back to top...
Page 247 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Using your camcorder abroad > Using your camcorder abroad Operation Search Before use Using your camcorder abroad Getting started Recording Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your Playback camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Page 248 +12:00 Fiji/Wellington –11:00 Midway Island –10:00 Hawaii –09:00 Alaska –08:00 LosAngeles/Tijuana –07:00 Denver/Arizona –06:00 Chicago/MexicoCity –05:00 New York/Bogota –04:00 Santiago –03:30 St. John’s –03:00 Brasilia/Montevideo –02:00 Fernando de Noronha –01:00 Azores/Cape Verde Is. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...
Page 249 Saving images with an external Stick XC-HG Duo,” “ ,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory device Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Customizing your camcorder Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Troubleshooting “x.v.Color”...
Page 250 Copies of the licenses (in English) are stored in the internal memory of your camcorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection between your camcorder and a computer, and read the files in the “LICENSE” folder in “PMHOME.” Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation...

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