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Getting started
Recording/Playback
Advanced operations
Editing
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images on an external
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Customizing your camcorder
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- Page 1 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 on an external Please also refer to : media device http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/GWP88VE...
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Page 2: Read This First
To reduce the risk of fire or electric Be sure to charge the battery pack using a shock, genuine Sony battery charger or a device that 1) do not expose the unit to rain or can charge the battery pack. moisture. - Page 3 EU Directives your used rechargeable This product has been manufactured by batteries to the collection and or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 recycling location nearest you. Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance For more information...
- Page 4 If you should lose the fuse cover, please symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury contact your nearest Sony service station. (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
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Page 5: About Language Setting
TV, you need a TV that supports the signal recording in any way. format for your camcorder. For details on the signal format, refer to follows. PAL: HDR-GW66E/GW66VE/GWP88E/ GWP88VE NTSC: HDR-GW66V/GWP88/GWP88V Television programs, films, video tapes, ... -
Page 6: Learning More About The Camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide)
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide) “Handycam” User Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder. Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ Select your country or region. -
Page 7: About Water-Proof, Dust-Proof, And Shock-Proof Performance Of The Camcorder
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock- proof performance of Notes before using the camcorder the camcorder under/near water Make sure that no foreign matter such as sand, This camcorder is equipped to be water- hair, or dirt gets inside the battery/memory proof, dust-proof and shock-proof. - Page 8 Notes on using the camcorder under/ After rinsing, wipe away water drops with a soft cloth. Allow the camcorder to dry completely near water in a shady location with good ventilation. Do not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk The touch panel may be activated by water ...
- Page 9 About the message displayed on the screen The following message will appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder after you replace or charge the battery, or you set [Scene Selection] to [Beach], [Underwater], or [Snow]. This does not indicate a malfunction of the camcorder.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first..................2 Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam”... - Page 11 Editing Editing on your camcorder..............38 Deleting movies and photos..
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Page 12: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/ GWP88VE GPS antenna (HDR-GW66V/GW66VE/ GWP88V/GWP88VE) (34) Built-in microphone Flash Lens (G lens) SELF-REC button Loop for the Wrist strap LCD screen/Touch panel (20, 21) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. - Page 13 HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/ GWP88VE Memory card access lamp (22) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (22) CHG (charge) lamp (16) Multi/Micro USB Terminal (16, 34, 44) Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
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Page 14: Getting Started
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 (1) Notes The “PlayMemories Home” software and “Operating Guide” (This manual) (1) “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 41). To attach the Wrist strap Loop for the Wrist strap... -
Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Open the battery/memory card/ jack cover. Slide the cover lock lever () to slide back the battery/memory card/jack cover (). Then open the battery/memory card/jack Battery/memory cover (). card/jack cover Cover lock lever Insert the battery. - Page 16 Notes You cannot insert any battery pack other than an NP-BX1 (supplied) into your camcorder. You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. In the default setting, the LCD screen turns dark if you do not operate the camcorder for about 1 minute, ...
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Page 17: Charging The Battery Using Your Computer
Charging the battery using your computer Close the LCD screen. Open the battery/memory card/ jack cover. Slide the cover lock lever () to slide back the battery/memory card/jack cover (). Then open the battery/memory card/jack Battery/memory cover (). card/jack cover Cover lock lever Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the USB... -
Page 18: Charging Time
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Charging with AC Adaptor: 155 min Charging with your computer: 275 min The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C ... -
Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
To check the remaining battery power An icon indicating the remaining battery power is displayed. High Empty It will take approximately 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery power. The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly depending on ambient conditions and the ... -
Page 20: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power Select the desired language, then Touch the button on the select [Next]. LCD screen. Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. -
Page 21: Changing The Language Setting
Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. Select To turn off the power Close the LCD screen. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the ... -
Page 22: Preparing The Recording Media
Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Default recording medium Alternative recording medium HDR-GW66E/GW66V/ Memory card — GW66VE HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/ Internal memory Memory card GWP88V/GWP88VE Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. -
Page 23: To Eject The Memory Card
To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 48). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. -
Page 24: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE: Memory card HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/GWP88VE: Internal memory Recording movies Open the LCD screen. Press START/STOP to start Built-in microphone recording. -
Page 25: Shooting Photos
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images with [Grid Line] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Grid Line] (p. - Page 26 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 27 Intelligent Auto button Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality, Frame rate, Recording mode (HD/STD), Movie size (MP4) (32) View Images button (29) ...
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Page 28: To Record In Mirror Mode
To record in mirror mode 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 270 degrees to the lens side (). 2 Press SELF-REC button () to start recording. A mirror-image of the subject appears on the ... -
Page 29: Playback
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View) or location of recording (Map View) (HDR-GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88V/GWP88VE). Open the LCD screen and select (View Images) on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode. You can display the Event View when the ... -
Page 30: Screen Display On The Event View Screen
Volume Previous/Next Delete Fast-reverse/fast-forward Context Pause/Play Stop Play/stop slide show 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 31 Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. (p. 40) Playing movies and photos from the Map View (HDR-GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88V/ GWP88VE) Switch to the Map View by touching [Map View]. When you use the map data for the first time: ...
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Page 32: Advanced Operations
Recording mode and the media REC Mode]: [Highest Quality Frame Rate]: [60p] (HDR-GW66V/ devices to which the images can be GWP88/GWP88V) or [50p] (HDR-GW66E/ copied GW66VE/GWP88E/GWP88VE) Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and... - Page 33 [Wide] Horizontal: 7,152 × 1,080 Vertical: 4,912 × 1,920 Tips on shooting panoramic photos Sweep the camcorder around you at a This part will not be recorded. slow and steady speed (about 5 seconds for 180 degrees). A message will alert You can select the direction in which you you if the speed is too fast or too slow.
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Page 34: Recording Information On Your Location (Gps)
Recording Playing images on a information on your location (GPS) (HDR- If you connect the camcorder to the HDMI input jack of a TV, the image quality viewed GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88V/ on the TV screen is high definition image GWP88VE) quality (HD). And if you can connect the camcorder to the A/V input jack of a TV, When you set [GPS Setting] to [On] (the the image quality viewed on the TV is... - Page 35 You cannot use the supplied AC adaptor as the By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- power source when the camcorder is connected compatible devices using an HDMI cable to a TV using an AV cable. Charge the battery a whole new world of photos can be pack before connecting (p.
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Page 36: Using The Built-In Projector (Hdr-Gwp88/Gwp88E/Gwp88V/Gwp88Ve)
Using the built-in projector (HDR-GWP88/ GWP88E/GWP88V/ When the operating guide GWP88VE) screen appears, select [Project]. You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. This screen appears the first time you use ... - Page 37 Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen, then press START/STOP button. For details on playback, see page 29. To turn off the projector, press PROJECTOR. Notes The LCD screen turns off while an image is ...
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Page 38: Editing
Editing Editing on your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the “PlayMemories Home” software. You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in To delete all movies/photos in the advance. -
Page 39: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Select the point where you want Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes to capture a photo using using , and then select and then select A: Returns to the beginning of the selected A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie movie B: Adjusts the capturing point with more... -
Page 40: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
Create a movie disc Share images in “PlayMemories Online” “PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm Notes An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home. ” An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services ... -
Page 41: 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 FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when Install according to the on-screen processing PS movies.) -
Page 42: Notes On Installation
REC Mode]. Movies recorded in [60p functions that were available with “PMB” with Quality ] (HDR-GW66V/GWP88/ this “PlayMemories Home” software. GWP88V)/[50p Quality ] (HDR-GW66E/ GW66VE/GWP88E/GWP88VE) or [Highest Quality ] mode can only be saved to a To disconnect your camcorder from Blu-ray disc. -
Page 43: 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 44: Saving Images On An External Media Device
Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc a recorder recorder, etc.). If your recording device has an input Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder selector, set it to the input mode. -
Page 45: Customizing Your Camcorder
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 47 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 48 Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 48 Edit (HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE) or Edit/Copy (HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/ GWP88V/GWP88VE) (Items for editing images such as protect) p. 48 Setup (Other setup items) ... - Page 46 To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
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Page 47: Menu Lists
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... Records movies. Photo ........... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ......Records smooth slow-motion movies. Golf Shot ........Divides two 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 48: Playback Function
Microphone Blt-in Zoom Mic ..... Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Wind Noise Reduct..Reduces the wind noise recorded from the built-in microphone. Micref Level ..... Sets the microphone level for recording. Shooting Assist My Button ......Assigns functions to My Buttons. Grid Line ...... - Page 49 Area Setting ....Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock (p. 20)... Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS Auto Clock ADJ * system....Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location Auto Area ADJ* information from the GPS system. HDR-GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88V/GWP88VE HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/GWP88VE...
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Page 50: Others/Index
Pressing START/STOP, PHOTO or SELF-REC amount of data stored on the internal memory button does not record images. in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain The playback screen is displayed. Stop your data (HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/ ... -
Page 51: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
The camcorder may stop recording if the your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony camcorder is subject to continuous vibration. service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of “PlayMemories Home”... - Page 52 Photos cannot be recorded during processing. Wait for a while, then record. When set to the following, you cannot shoot photos during movie recording. REC Mode] : [Highest Quality Frame Rate]: [60p] (HDR-GW66V/ GWP88/GWP88V) or [50p] (HDR-GW66E/ GW66VE/GWP88E/GWP88VE)
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Page 53: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (unit: minute) Battery pack “HD” stands for high definition image Image quality quality, and “STD” stands for standard NP-BX1 definition image quality. (supplied) Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Recording time... -
Page 54: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and min (minute) (unit: minute) Recording time 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Recording mode HDR-GWP88/ HDR-GWP88V/ 1305 GWP88E GWP88VE (320) (650) (1305) 3 h 50 min 3 h 5 min [Standard (3 h 30 min) (2 h 50 min) Standard definition image quality (STD) -
Page 55: About Handling Of Your Camcorder
About handling of your camcorder Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ On use and care allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Do not hold the camcorder by the following ... -
Page 56: When The Camcorder Is Connected To A Computer Or Accessories
LCD screen. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it Notes on charging through the USB any further. cable Avoid rough handling, disassembling, ... -
Page 57: Notes On Optional Accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Avoid the following so as not to deform the Genuine Sony accessories may not be available casing, damage the finish or scratch the lens: in some countries/regions. Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, ... -
Page 58: Rechargeable Battery
On charging the pre-installed Use the supplied AC Adaptor to supply power when you perform [Empty]. rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed Note on disposal/transfer of the rechargeable battery to retain the date, memory card time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. -
Page 59: Specifications
1/30 second (HDR-GW66V/GWP88/ DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible GWP88V) or 1/25 second (HDR-GW66E/ Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible GW66VE/GWP88E/GWP88VE)) MPF Baseline Compatible The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid Recording media (Movie/Photo): and the image processing system Internal memory (BIONZ) allow still image resolution HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/ equivalent to the sizes described. - Page 60 AC-UD11: Approx. 70 mm 33 mm 36 mm Dimensions (approx.): (2 7/8 inches 1 5/16 inches 1 7/16 inches) HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE (W/H/D) 32.5 mm 108.5 mm 70 mm Mass: (1 5/16 in. 4 3/8 in. 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d) AC-UD10: Approx.
- Page 61 PlayStation 3 “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Colour” are trademarks of from PlayStation Store (where available.) Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The application for PlayStation 3 requires “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
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Page 62: Products (Hdr-Gw66V/Gw66Ve/Gwp88V/Gwp88Ve)
LICENSE. If you do not agree to copy under “Limitation on Reverse Engineering, to the terms of this LICENSE, SONY is unwilling to Decompilation and Disassembly” Paragraph above), license the SOFTWARE to you. In such event, the... - Page 63 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY “applets”, incorporated into the SOFTWARE), and IN THIS SECTION SONY, ITS AFFILIATES, ITS any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned by SONY, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS AND licensors and suppliers to SONY and their respective SONY’S LICENSORS SHALL BE COLLECTIVELY affiliates (such licensors and suppliers to SONY, REFERRED TO AS “SONY”...
- Page 64 Contracting Officer, federal government agency, or any federal official must notify La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale SONY prior to seeking additional or alternative rights riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto in the Software.
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Page 65: Screen Indicators
Screen indicators Japan The following indicators appear when you change the settings. See page 26 and 29 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing. Center Left Right Jordan Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre Mexico Bottom Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.) Left Norway... - Page 66 Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set Warning (51) Playback mode (29) Right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality (HD/MP4/STD), frame rate (60p/50p/60i/50i), recording mode (PS/FX/ FH/HQ/LP) and movie size (32) Recording/playback/ editing media (22) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) 00min Estimated recording remaining time 20.4M Photo size Playback folder...
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Page 67: Index
Index Specifications ......59 Starting PlayMemories Home ...43 AVCHD recording disc ..6, 32 Mac ..........40 Summer Time ......20 Map View ........31 Supplied items ......14 Media Settings ......22 Battery pack .........15 Memory card .......22 Beep ..........21 “Memory Stick Micro” (Mark2) Thumbnails .........30 media ..........22 Tripod...........13 Menu lists ........47... - Page 68 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 ...