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Sony Handycam 2-887-515-14(1) Operating Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
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© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-887-515-14(1)
Enjoying pictures with
9
high definition quality
Getting Started
13
Recording/
25
Playback
53
Using the Menu
73
Dubbing/Editing
83
Using a Computer
89
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
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Quick Reference
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  • Page 1 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) -free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-FX7E © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-887-515-14(1) Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Getting Started Recording/ Playback...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE...

  • Page 3: Notes On Use

    “Memory Stick Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) b Note • You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” • “Memory Stick PRO” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
  • Page 4 Read this first (Continued) Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following part. Lens hood LCD panel Microphone b Note • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “Maintenance and precautions”...
  • Page 5 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ... 14 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ... 15 Step 4:Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ... 18 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ... 19 Step 6: Setting the date and time ...
  • Page 7 Using the menu items ...53 Menu items ...54 (CAMERA SET) menu ...56 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/ IRIS/STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ...61 Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO REC LV/DV AU. MODE, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu ...62...
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 89 Warning indicators and messages ... 98 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ... 101 HDV format and recording/playback ... 102 About the “Memory Stick” ... 103 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 105 About i.LINK ... 107 Maintenance and precautions ...

  • Page 9: Enjoying Pictures With High Definition Quality

    TV set is not available. This provides an easy path to HDV format video. • The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i compliant. The resulting image is displayed in SD (standard definition).

  • Page 10: Features Of This Camcorder

    This camcorder is fitted with the 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system. Superb spectroscopic characteristics and high definition are achieved by the use of three ClearVid CMOS sensors developed by Sony for high definition, enabling reproduction of digital high definition with excellent sensitivity and color reproducibility.

  • Page 11: Handy Functions For Recording

    Moving subjects can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion. Saving Camera profile (p. 70) Two settings profiles, including brightness, color, etc., can be saved in your camcorder. This enables you to use saved settings data to quickly reproduce suitable shooting settings.

  • Page 12: Viewing Video Recorded In The Hdv Format

    • For details on HDV1080i specification compliant TVs, see page 50. Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 48) Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard definition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo” are not included. See page 23, 102 and 103 for compatible cassettes and “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Attaching The Lens Hood With Lens Cover

    Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover Lens hood fixing screw Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. Tighten the lens hood fixing screw.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) to your camcorder. b Note • You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 105). DC plug...
  • Page 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) After charging the battery The CHARGE lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. z Tip • You can check the remaining battery with Battery info (p.

  • Page 17: Playing Time

    Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. PRECAUTION • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (Mains lead) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC...

  • Page 18: Step 4:Turning The Power On And Holding Your Camcorder Properly

    • After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK SET], p. 21), the next time you turn on the power of your camcorder, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a few seconds.

  • Page 19: Step 5: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder The LCD panel Open the LCD panel while pressing the OPEN button 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). OPEN button...
  • Page 20 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder (Continued) When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    POWER switch position. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.

  • Page 22: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 6: Setting the date and time (Continued) z Tip • The date and time do not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the tape, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE] (p. 64)). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.

  • Page 23: Step 7: Inserting A Tape Or A "Memory Stick Duo

    Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 102). Slide and hold the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. OPEN/EJECT lever The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
  • Page 24 • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.

  • Page 25: Recording/Playback

    This camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo”. The procedure for recording movies is below. • This camcorder can record movies in either HDV or DV format. The factory setting is HDV format ([REC FORMAT] p. 66).
  • Page 26 • The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP] p. 72). • You cannot record the movie on a “Memory Stick Duo”. To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees toward the lens (2). z Tip •...
  • Page 27 To record still images Press the PHOTO/EXPANDED FOCUS button. The image is recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.” Recording is complete when movie recording. z Tips • When you are not recording a movie, you will hear the shutter click. •...

  • Page 28: Playback

    Playback Zoom lever SEL/PUSH EXEC dial You can play back movies as follows. While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to VCR. Start playing back. Press (rewind) to go to the point you want to view, then press N (play) to start playback.
  • Page 29 To search for a scene while viewing a movie Press M/m during playback (Picture Search). To view during fast forward press and hold M and to view during rewind press and hold m (Skip Scan). b Note • Reverse picture search/skip scan is not possible with tapes recorded in HDV format. To adjust the volume Adjust using the VOLUME/MEMORY button.

  • Page 30: Changing The Settings Of Your Camcorder Recordings

    Close view: (Telephoto) z Tips • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Exposure/Iris

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) z Tip • The focal distance information (for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional)).
  • Page 33 z Tips • The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened, and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in your photography.
  • Page 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) flashes during standby mode, set the ND FILTER switch F to 1 to turn on the indicator. If flashes, set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on the indicator. If...

  • Page 35: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    Tips • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. • The picture may flicker or change colors under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps.

  • Page 36: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) The display changes. (OUTDOOR) t n (INDOOR) Indicator Shooting conditions • White balance values adjusted for light (MEMORY A) sources can be stored in memory A and (MEMORY B) memory B. Follow the steps below •...
  • Page 37 Picture profile number (setting Recording condition name) Appropriate setting to :PORTRAIT record people Appropriate setting to :CINEMA record film-like pictures Appropriate setting to :SUNSET record sunset Appropriate setting to :MONOTONE record monotone pictures You can assign your own :------ setting You can assign your own :------ setting.
  • Page 38 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Item Adjustment [COPY] To copy a picture profile setting to other picture profiles [RESET] To restore the default setting of the picture profile 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items.

  • Page 39: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2 Select the picture profile by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial. 3 Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t [YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons...

  • Page 40: Focusing On A Distant Subject (Focus Infinity)

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) ASSIGN button 1-3 ASSIGN button 4-6 Press the MENU button A. Select the (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN BTN] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B. Select the number of the ASSIGN button (ASSIGN 1-6, [SHOT TRANS]) you want to assign the function by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

  • Page 41: Recording An Index Signal

    [REC REVIEW] during standby mode. The last 2 seconds (approx.) of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby. Searching for the last scene of appears the most recent recording...

  • Page 42: Using The Shot Transition

    [END SEARCH] is assigned. The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. b Note • The End search function will not work correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
  • Page 43 Check the stored settings 1 Press the ASSIGN button 1 repeatedly to bring up the SHOT TRANSITION CHECK screen. 1 2 0 STBY 0 : 0 0 : 0 5 SHOT TRANS CHECK SHOT-A SHOT-B 2 Press the ASSIGN button 2 to check the SHOT-A.

  • Page 44: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    • You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV. Select [DISP OUTPUT], then [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 65). Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) You can check the setup value of the following items. • Audio setup such as [DV AUDIO MIX] (p. 61) •...

  • Page 45: Checking The Remaining Battery (Battery Info)

    Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button C. The approximate recordable time in the selected format and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing the button again while the information is displayed.

  • Page 46: Locating A Scene On A Tape

    Locating a scene on a tape b Note • See page 120 for details on how to use the Remote Commander. Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY 4 at a point you want to locate later on.

  • Page 47: Searching For A Recording Start Point (Index Search)

    Commander. b Notes • If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

  • Page 48: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    AUDIO t (p. 51) b Notes • Make all menu settings on your camcorder before connecting. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK cable. * Pictures recorded in the DV format are played back as SD (standard definition) images regardless of the connection.
  • Page 49 Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Connecting to a high definition TV Type Camcorder Component video cable (supplied) A/V connecting cable (supplied) b Note • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
  • Page 50 • If your TV is not compatible with HDV1080i, connect your camcorder and TV with the supplied component video cable and A/V connecting cable as illustrated in • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.
  • Page 51 (optional) b Notes • The TV needs to be set so that it recognizes that the camcorder is connected. See the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be attached.
  • Page 52 Notes • If you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images from a jack other than the i.LINK jack, the order of priority of the output signals is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video.

  • Page 53: Using The Menu

    REMOTE CTRL MENU : END The available menu items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. Select the desired setting by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 1 2 0...

  • Page 54: Menu Items

    Menu items (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 56) EXPOSURE/IRIS SMTH SLW REC CNTRST ENHCR STEADYSHOT COLOR BAR AF ASSIST AE SHIFT AE RESPONSE AGC LIMIT AT IRIS LMT AWB SENS FLCKR REDUCE HANDLE ZOOM SHOT TRANS DV FRAME REC BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT D.EXTENDER FADER...
  • Page 55 (IN/OUT REC) menu (p. 66) REC FORMAT VCR HDV/DV DV REC MODE DV WIDE REC COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE (MEMORY SET) menu (p. 68) QUALITY ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER (OTHERS) (p. 70) CAMERA PROF.

  • Page 56: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 53 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 57 WIDE CONV. Select when a wide conversion lens (optional) is attached. This mode is the most effective with Sony VCL-HG0862 wide conversion lens. COLOR BAR ON/OFF You can display the color bar or record it on the tape by setting to [ON].

  • Page 58: Agc Limit

    Press the MENU button t select the dial. AE SHIFT You can adjust the exposure between -7 (dark) and +7 (bright) using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is set to anything other than the default setting. b Note •...
  • Page 59 DV FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately recording a few frames and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake. B OFF Select to record in the standard recording mode.
  • Page 60 Press the MENU button t select the dial. • You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually. • The setting returns to [OFF] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

  • Page 61: (Audio Set) Menu

    Notes • You can play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. • The setting automatically returns to [STEREO] (default) when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

  • Page 62: (Display Set) Menu

    Press the MENU button t select the (AUDIO SET) by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. b Notes • You cannot adjust the balance of the sound recorded on a tape in the 16-bit DV audio mode. • The setting automatically returns to the default setting when you set the POWER switch OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
  • Page 63 This item is useful when you adjust exposure. You can adjust EXPOSURE/ IRIS while checking [HISTOGRAM] window (p. 32). [HISTOGRAM] will not be recorded on a tape or “Memory Stick Duo.” Darker Brighter Brightness z Tips • The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the picture while the right area shows the brighter areas.

  • Page 64: Data Code, Etc.)

    Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [LCD BL LEVEL] is automatically set to [BRIGHT]. (DISPLAY SET) by turning the SEL/PUSH • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced.

  • Page 65: Disp Output

    0 : 0 0: 0 0 HDV1080 F 1. 7 6 dB 1 0 0 AUTO A SteadyShot off B Exposure is displayed when shooting with automatic adjustment of iris/gain/ shutter speed, and when shooting with manual adjustment. C Iris is displayed in the iris value display area when you manually set the iris value to the maximum.

  • Page 66: (In/Out Rec) Menu

    VCR HDV/DV You can select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When your camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable, select the signal to input/output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK). The selected signal is recorded or played back.
  • Page 67 • When you select HDV format, the image size is fixed to 16:9. You cannot record in 4:3 size. COMPONENT You can select the type of connection when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 576i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.

  • Page 68: (Memory Set) Menu

    HDV/DV (16:9) format pictures b Notes • This is not effective for the i.LINK output. • When you connect your camcorder to a TV with an i.LINK cable to play back the tape, [TV TYPE] cannot be set. menu Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo”...
  • Page 69 0.2M] in DV format (16:9) and [VGA (0.3M)] in DV format (4:3). b Note • The specifications are for the “Memory Stick Duo” made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording environment. Approximate data size of a picture (kB) ´...

  • Page 70: (Others) Menu

    Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 69), or delete them using your computer. • The number of recordable pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 71: World Time

    EXEC dial, then press the dial. Profile name is changed. To load camera profile settings You can load the camera profile settings and use your camcorder with the settings. 1 Select [LOAD] by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Select the camera profile which you want to load by the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 72 • If [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], the interval between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on your computer is recommended). • When the camcorder is left in standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits from standby (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss.

  • Page 73: Dubbing/Editing

    Pictures recorded in the DV format are dubbed in the SD (standard definition) quality, regardless of the connection. When connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the device, and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio jack on the device.
  • Page 74 • Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changing these menu settings, otherwise the VCR/DVD device may not correctly identify the video signal. z Tip • This camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be connected. Copy format...
  • Page 75 Notes • The following cannot be output via the DV interface (i.LINK): – Indicators – Titles that are recorded on other camcorder • Pictures recorded in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV interface (i.LINK) jack during playback pause or in any playback mode other than normal playback.

  • Page 76: Recording Pictures From A Vcr

    • Your camcorder has a 4-pin i.LINK terminal. Select a cable that fits the terminal on the device to be attached. • Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly.
  • Page 77 When an i.LINK cable is connected, the format of the input signal ( indicated on the LCD screen of your HDV/DV camcorder (this indicator may appear on the screen of the playback device, however, it will not be recorded). Insert a cassette into the VCR.

  • Page 78: Recording Still Images

    Recording pictures from a VCR (Continued) Start playing the cassette on your VCR. The picture played on the VCR appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Press (PAUSE) again at the point you want to start recording. Press x (STOP) to stop recording.

  • Page 79: Copying Movies From Tape To "Memory Stick Duo" As Still Images

    “Memory Stick Duo” are recorded. On your camcorder, the date and time at which the picture was recorded on the tape are displayed. Camera setting data recorded on the tape cannot be stored on the “Memory Stick Duo.”...

  • Page 80: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    You can print out pictures using a PictBridge compliant printer without connecting the camcorder to a computer. Connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder to obtain power from the wall socket. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”, containing still images into your camcorder and turn on the printer.
  • Page 81 – Operate the POWER switch. – Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. – Remove the “Memory Stick Duo” from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on again and restart the operation from the beginning.
  • Page 82 Printing recorded images z Tip • PictBridge is an industry standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can print still images without using a computer by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer.

  • Page 83: Using A Computer

    Notes on connecting to a computer • When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure to connect the connector in the correct direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be damaged, and cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
  • Page 84 Copying still images to a computer (Continued) To USB jack To USB jack • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable before turning on your camcorder.
  • Page 85 A Folder containing image files recorded by other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only). B Folder containing image files recorded by your camcorder when no new folders have been created, only [101MSDCF] is displayed. C Folder containing movie data recorded...

  • Page 86: Copying Movies On A Tape To A Computer

    Observe the following points when connecting to ensure the camcorder operates correctly. • Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable. Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer. • If your computer has a USB keyboard and a...
  • Page 87 (p. 15). 1 Prepare editing software (not provided). 2 Turn on your computer. 3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set the POWER switch to VCR. 4 Set the menu of your camcorder. The menu settings vary depending on the copying image.
  • Page 88 MPEG2. When copying the movie in the HDV format from the computer to your camcorder Set [VCR HDV/DV] to [HDV] and [i.LINK CONV] to [OFF] (p. 66, 67). b Note • To copy an HDV format movie edited on a...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    The CHARGE lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. • Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
  • Page 90 The Cassette Memory indicator or title display does not appear while using a cassette with Cassette Memory. • This camcorder does not support Cassette Memory, so the indicator does not appear. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed. • Set [...
  • Page 91 • The “Memory Stick Duo” is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 79). • Format the “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder or insert another “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 69). • You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with: –...
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (Continued) The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image. • Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 72). • There is no shutter sound while during movie shooting. End search does not work. • Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 41). •...
  • Page 93 The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 103). • Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not conform to the universal standard.
  • Page 94 • The data code on a tape with a scratch or noise cannot be read. Noises appear and • The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 95 • DV format pictures input to the camcorder via i.LINK cable (p. 73) cannot be output. • This occurs if you record on a tape in both HDV and DV formats. Disconnect and connect the HDMI cable, or slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder again.
  • Page 96 Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed. • You cannot zoom pictures from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 30). Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device.
  • Page 97 • Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” in the correct direction, then push it all the way in. • You cannot use an i.LINK cable. Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable. • Slide the POWER switch to turn on the VCR and set [USB SELECT] to [ (p.

  • Page 98: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...

  • Page 99: Moisture Condensation

    Cannot record due to copyright protection. (p. 102) x “Memory Stick Duo” Incompatible type of Memory Stick. • A type of “Memory Stick Duo” incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p. 103). Protected file. Cannot delete. • Cancel file protection using your computer.

  • Page 100: Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. • You cannot record still images in the following cases: – When the shutter speed is 1/50 or less – While using [FADER] – While using [SMTH SLW REC] –...

  • Page 101: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. On TV color systems Your camcorder is PAL system, so its...

  • Page 102: Hdv Format And Recording/Playback

    HDV format and recording/playback Your camcorder is capable of recording in both HDV and DV formats. You can use mini DV format cassettes only. Use a cassette with the Your camcorder is not compatible with the Cassette Memory function. What is the HDV format?

  • Page 103: About The "Memory Stick

    “Memory Stick” in your camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of “Memory Stick Duo” on your camcorder. (See the list below for more details.) Types of “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 104 • If you eject the “Memory Stick Duo,” turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard (these models are not sold in some regions).
  • Page 106 To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your...

  • Page 107: About I.link

    • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. • IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 108: Maintenance And Precautions

    • 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 109 Such a freezing point cannot be recovered if it was created while recording. To prevent such a problem, use the Sony mini DV cassette. • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with a cleaning cassette (optional).
  • Page 110 Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. On handling the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish.
  • Page 111 Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Remove the viewfinder. While sliding the viewfinder release lever to the left 1, remove the viewfinder 2. Remove dust from inside the viewfinder and the part shown below with a blower. Attach the viewfinder following the reverse procedure of step 1.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. Still image resolution is obtained by the unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor).
  • Page 113 The focal length figures are actual figures resulting from wide angle pixel read out. Output connectors AUDIO/VIDEO output 10-pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Audio signal: 327 mV (at load impedance 47 kΩ...
  • Page 114 Specifications (Continued) AC Adaptor AC-L15A Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 - 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8.4 V* Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.)
  • Page 115 • Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. • HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 116: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Zoom lever (30) B Viewfinder (19) C Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (19) D Viewfinder release lever (111) E Remote sensor (back) (120) F Rec lamp (back) (25) The rec lamp flashes if the remaining tape or battery is low.
  • Page 117 M STATUS CHECK button (44) N PICTURE PROFILE button (36) (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. qk qj P Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
  • Page 118 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A BATT RELEASE (battery release) button (16) B Hook for the shoulder strap (118) OPEN/EJECT lever (23) D Grip belt (18) E Handle zoom switch (H/L/OFF) (30) F Handle zoom button (30) G REC START/STOP button (25) H MIC jack When a microphone is connected, it is dominantly used for sound recording...
  • Page 119 A LCD screen (19) B Video control buttons (REW, PLAY*, FF, PAUSE, STOP, SLOW, REC) (28) C ZEBRA switch (34) D ASSIGN6/MEMORY/DELETE button (39, 79) E ASSIGN5/MEMORY/INDEX button (29, 39) F ASSIGN4/MEMORY/PLAY button (29, 39) G DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (44, 45) H VOLUME/MEMORY button* (29) I RESET button If you press the RESET button, all...

  • Page 120: Remote Commander

    Remote Commander may shorten, or the 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 121: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The indicators will not be recorded on the tape during recording. Recording movies 0:08:13 HDV1080i A Recording format ( (66) Recording mode (SP or LP) is also displayed in the DV format.

  • Page 122: Viewing Movies

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) Viewing movies HDV1080i K Tape transport indicator Recording mode (SP or LP) appears when a tape recorded in the DV format is played back. Viewing still images 0:08:12:17 L Data file name M Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder...
  • Page 123 Indicators when you made changes Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Recording format (66) SP LP DV REC MODE (66)* DV WIDE REC (67)* QUICK REC (72)** DV FRAME REC (59)* ND filter (33) Upper right Indicator Meaning Still image quality (68) INDEX MARK (41) HDV input/ DV input (77)

  • Page 124: Index

    Index Numeric 1080i/576i...67 12BIT...61 16BIT...61 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV...48 21-pin adaptor...52 3-ClearVid CMOS sensor system ...10 576i ...67 AC Adaptor ...15 Access lamp...24 AE RESPONSE...58 AE SHIFT...33, 58 AF ASSIST...57 AGC LIMIT ...58 ALL ERASE...69 ALL FILES...69 ASSIGN BTN...71 ASSIGN buttons...39 AT IRIS LMT...58 AUDIO REC LV ...61...
  • Page 125 Focus ring ...31 Folder NEW FOLDER ...70 PB FOLDER (Playback folder) ...70 REC FOLDER (Recording folder) ...70 FORMAT...69 Gain ...34 GAIN button ...34 Grip belt ...18 GUIDEFRAME ...63 HANDLE ZOOM ...58 Handle zoom...30 HD (high definition) image quality ...48 HDMI cable ...50 HDMI jack ...116 HDMI OUT jack...49 HDV...66...
  • Page 126 TV TYPE... 67 USB cable...13, 80, 83 USB jack ... 80, 83 USB SELECT ... 71 Using the menu items ... 53 Using your camcorder abroad ...101 VCR HDV/DV ... 66 VF B.LIGHT ... 64 VF POWERMODE ... 64 Video control buttons ...119 Video head...109...
  • Page 127 Warning indicators...98 Warning messages ...99 WB SHIFT...37 White balance ...35 WHITE FADER ...60 WHT BAL button ...35 Wide angle ...30 WIDE CONV...57 Windows ...83 WORLD TIME...71 Write-protect tab...102, 104 Zebra ...34 ZEBRA switch...34 Zero set memory ...46 ZERO SET MEMORY button ...46 Zoom...30 Zoom lever...30...

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