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- Page 1 4-271-344-12(1) 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-TD10E...
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Page 2: Read This First
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. - Page 3 FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information... -
Page 5: Supplied Items
with this camcorder. Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Shoe cover LCD screen Battery pack The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed ... -
Page 6: About Language Setting
With wet fingers With a pointed object such as pencil, ballpoint pen, nail, etc. Holding the camcorder by grabbing the panel inside the frame With gloves on A menu item that is grayed out is not available ... - Page 7 [Format] by touching [Setup] [ [Format] the desired medium Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. (MENU) Media Settings)] ...
- Page 8 (p. 20) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 22) or the access lamp (p. 20) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do ...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to computer....37 Preparing a computer ................38 When using a Macintosh.. - Page 10 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc..48 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................50 Getting detailed information from the “Handycam”...
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Page 11: Getting Started
Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. -
Page 12: Charging Time
See page 58 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. -
Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 22), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ... -
Page 14: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. Touch the button on the... - Page 15 [Date & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch item appears. Touch [Run]. If you touch [Run Later], the recording mode screen appears. When you turn on the camcorder next time, the [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] screen will appear.
- Page 16 If you feel uncomfortable viewing the image in 3D, press 2D/3D DISP and check the image in 2D (p. 22). Touch The camcorder automatically zooms in or out to adjust the lenses. Do not change the subject until the adjustment is completed.
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Page 17: Changing The Language Setting
You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. -
Page 18: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media
Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. - Page 19 Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format.
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Page 20: Copying Movies And Photos
Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. -
Page 21: Recording/Playback
In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media. Movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on. - Page 22 (p. 26). To record 2D movies Set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. Notes Do not operate the 2D/3D switch during recording. The camcorder stops recording. (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo START/STOP button (Movie) lamp.
- Page 23 The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.
- Page 24 TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In the case of 2D recording, set [Guide Frame] to [On], and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and ...
- Page 25 You cannot record photos while Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work in the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by Mic] [ ( Flash)] ...
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Page 26: Optimum Distance From The Subject And Zooming Level
Optimum distance from the subject and zooming level The distance at which you can obtain movies with a deep, 3-dimensional appearance varies depending on the zooming level. Adjust the zooming level with the power zoom lever. Distance from the subject about 80 cm to 6 m (3 ft. -
Page 27: Playback On The Camcorder
Tips To change the recording media, see page 18. The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time. To play back 2D movies, set the 2D/3D switch to 2D. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. - Page 28 Time-line bar Highlight Playback button * Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching on ...
- Page 29 You can view 3D movies in 2D by pressing 2D/3D DISP (p. 23). Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. Volume adjustment Delete...
- Page 30 Adjusting the depth of 3D movies You can adjust the depth while playing back 3D movies. [3D Depth Adjustment] on the 3D movie playback screen. Touch The movie stops and the screen used to adjust the vertical direction appears. ...
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Page 31: Performing Highlight Playback
Performing Highlight Playback Touch Press to select the desired event, then touch [ Touch [ Scenario Save] on the screen after the Highlight Playback is finished so that you can save the Highlight Playback scenario. Highlight]. -
Page 32: Playing Images On A Tv
Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Connect the camcorder to a TV. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 12). Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder (p. - Page 33 Connecting to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recoding quality is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
- Page 34 Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures. Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI ...
- Page 35 This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo- like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the HDMI cable , a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.
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Page 36: Advanced Operations
Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media. Do not eject memory card while deleting ... -
Page 37: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to computer The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder. View Save on a disc DVD/Blu-ray... -
Page 38: Preparing A Computer
Preparing a computer Step 1 Checking the computer system Windows Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /Windows 7 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX/FH or 3D movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.) - Page 39 If the version of “PMB” on the computer is newer than that of “PMB” supplied with your camcorder, a message appears. In this case, discontinue the installation. The new version does not include the data disc creation function. Create a data disc using software on your computer.
- Page 40 Notes Do not format the internal memory of the camcorder using a computer. If you do this, the camcorder will not operate correctly. Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using the “PMB” software to DVD players or recorders, as these devices do not support the AVCHD standard.
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Page 41: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on the computer screen. The PMB software starts up. Double-click the “PMB Help” short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use “PMB. ” Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer ... -
Page 42: Saving Images With An External Device
Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may fail to eject the disc. Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it. - Page 43 The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
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Page 44: Saving Images On An External Media Device
satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. - Page 45 Max. 9,999 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the camcorder setting and the type of images recorded. Saving desired movies and photos You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device.
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Page 46: The Image
[Settings]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device. Touch [Direct Copy] on the [Event View] screen of the external media device. -
Page 47: Other Than Dvdirect Express
Notes You cannot save 3D movies. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. -
Page 48: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc
(STD). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 12). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies ... -
Page 49: Your Camcorder
A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. -
Page 50: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 51 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. -
Page 51: Shooting Mode
Fader ... Fades scenes in or out. Self-Timer ... Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode. Tele Macro... Shoots a subject in focus with the background out of focus. SteadyShot ... Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. -
Page 52: Playback Function
Face) Face Detection ... Adjusts the image quality of the face(s) automatically. Smile Shutter ... Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity ... Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function. Flash) Flash ... Sets how the flash is activated. Flash Level ... - Page 53 Remote Ctrl ... Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is to be used or not. A. Shut Off ... Changes the [A. Shut Off] setting (p. 13). Power On By LCD ... Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on and off when you open and close the LCD screen.
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Page 54: Getting Detailed Information From The "Handycam" Handbook
[Install], and follow the on- screen instructions to install “Handycam” Handbook. The model name of your camcorder is printed on the bottom surface. To view the “Handycam” Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen. -
Page 55: Additional Information
During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the “Handycam” Handbook (p. 54) for ... - Page 56 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 the error code beginning with C or E.
- Page 57 There is something wrong with the flash. The amount of light is not sufficient. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
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Page 58: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
C to 30 recommended. The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. -
Page 59: Internal Memory
recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording 5 h 15 m time of the media. -
Page 60: Memory Card
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. Tips ... -
Page 61: 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 62: Remote Commander
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 63: Specifications
11 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/50 second) 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/25 second) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. - Page 64 Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony ...
- Page 65 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, are not mentioned in each case in this manual. ...
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Page 66: Quick Reference
Quick reference Screen indicators Center Left Bottom Left Indicator Meaning MENU button Self-timer recording Flash/ Red Eye Reduction Wide Mode Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] Manual focus Scene Selection White Balance SteadyShot off White Balance Shift Tele Macro x.v.Color... -
Page 67: Parts And Controls
Shutter speed priority Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model. Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Flash ... - Page 68 Stereo speakers Memory card access lamp (20) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (20) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
- Page 69 The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone. The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder. Battery pack (11) ...
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Page 70: Index
Index Symbols 3D Depth Adjustment...30 A/V connecting cable...33, 48 Battery pack ...11 Care ...61 Charging the battery abroad ...13 Charging the battery pack ...11 Clock Set ...15 Computer...38 Computer system ...38 Connection ...32 Data Code ...17 Date/Time ...17 Delete ...36 Disc recorder ...48 Dubbing ...20 DVD writer...47... - Page 72 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...