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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality Getting Started 1 Operating GuideUsing the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Additional Information Quick Reference © 2008 Sony Corporation 2 Read this firstBattery pack 3 Notice for customers in the United KingdomFOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPEATTENTION Notice Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Disposal of Old Electrical &Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander Continued 4 Read this first (Continued)Notes on useYour camcorder is supplied with two kinds of manuals –“Operating Guide” (This manual) Type of cassette you can use in your camcorder You can use mini DV cassettes marked Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder You can use “Memory Stick” that have the logo shown below (p. 93) –(“Memory Stick Duo”) –(“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) –(“Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo”) •You cannot use any type of memory card except “Memory Stick Duo.” 5 When using a “Memory Stick Duo” with “Memory Stick” compatible equipmentUsing the camcorder •Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts •The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof See “On using your camcorder” (p. 97) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens About changing the language setting On recording 6 on a TV, you need an PAL system-basedTVOn playing back HDV tapes on other devices About this manual About the Carl Zeiss lens 8 Read this firstTrying out the HDV format Viewing video recorded in the HDV format Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE) Searching for the starting point Playing the picture on a TV Menu items CAMERA SET menu Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) Recording Playback MEMORY SET menu PICT.APPLI. menu EDIT/PLAY menu STANDARD SET menu TIME/LANGU. menu Customizing Personal Menu 9 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDDrecorders Recording pictures from a VCR, etc Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo” Deleting recorded pictures from the Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection) Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) What you can do with Windows computer Installing the “First Step Guide” and software Viewing “First Step Guide” Using a Macintosh computer Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad Maintenance and precautions Specifications Identifying parts and controls Indicators displayed during recording playback Index 10 Trying out the HDV formatWhat is the HDV format Why shoot in the HDV format 11 Viewing video recorded in the HDV formatViewing on a high definition TV (p. 34) Viewing on a 16:9 (wide)/4:3 TV (p. 36) Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (p. 65) Connecting to a computer (p. 74) 12 Step 1: Checking supplied items13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack14 Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)To remove the battery pack When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 95) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISPLAY/BATT INFO You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen Charging time Recording time 15 timeNP-FH60 (supplied) •All times measured under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off Bottom: Recording with the viewfinder while the LCD panel is closed Playing time opened Recorded *When the LCD backlight turns on On the battery pack •Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) The –The battery pack is not attached correctly –The battery pack is damaged –The battery pack is worn-out(for Battery Info only) When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an On the charging/recording/playback time On the AC Adaptor Do not 16 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time17 Changing the language settingYou can change the on-screendisplays to show messages in a specified language Touch t [MENU] t (TIME/ LANGU.) t [LANGUAGE], then select the desired language 18 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording19 Step 5: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”23 Recording24 BeepShutter click 25 ZoomingPower zoom lever Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) •You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD panel You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] Recording high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)For each separate time tape recording, up to 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPElamp, then press START/STOP to start tape recording 2 Press PHOTO fully 3 still images can be recorded the images are stored onto the “Memory •You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec 26 Controlling the image settings manually with the CAM CTRL dialIt is useful to assign a frequently used menu item to the CAM CTRL dial MANUAL button CAM CTRL dial 1Press the MANUAL button to activate the manual adjustment mode 2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial to adjust the focus manually Menu items that can be assigned –[FOCUS] (p. 46) –[EXPOSURE] (p. 44) –[SHUTTR SPEED] (p. 45) –[AE SHIFT] (p. 46) –[WB SHIFT] (p. 46) To assign the menu items to the CAM CTRL dial 1Press and hold the MANUAL button for several seconds The [DIAL SET] screen appears 2Rotate the CAM CTRL dial and select a menu item to be assigned 3Press the MANUAL button If you select [RESET] in step •During playback, you can adjust the volume using the CAM CTRL dial •You can also assign menu items using [DIAL SET] (p. 50) Using the flashFlash Flash button Press the (flash) button repeatedly to select an appropriate setting Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light 27 Recording in dark places (NightShot)Infrared port Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON (and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode 28 Playback29 Viewing still imagesTouch The most recently recorded image is displayed To display pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the Index screen Touch . Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode To view pictures in other folders, touch t t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with /, then touch (p. 52) 30 Playback (Continued)Using PB zoom 31 Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)32 Searching for the starting point33 The tape counter is reset to “0:00:00”and appears on the screen If the tape counter is not displayed, press DISPLAY 2 Press STOP when you want to stop playback 3 Press mREW The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches “0:00:00.” 4 Press PLAY Playback starts from the point designated “0:00:00” on the tape counter Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) You can locate the point where the recording date changes Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp (p. 28) SEARCH M 1 Press SEARCH M. on the Remote Commander 2 Press .(Previous)/>(Next) to select a recording date To cancel the operation Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before rewinding Press STOP 34 Playing the picture on a TV35 Connecting to a high definition TVHD (high definition) image quality HDMI A B C : Signal flow, ( ): Reference pages Component video cable [VCR HDV/DV] t [AUTO] (57) (Green) Y [COMPONENT] t (Blue) PB/CB [1080i/576i] (60) (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (Red) (Yellow) 36 Playing the picture on a TV (Continued)HDMI HDMI cable (optional) •Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (on the front cover) i.LINK cable (supplied) [i.LINK CONV] t [OFF] (60) Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TVSD (standard definition) image quality i.LINK D E F G 37 To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)Change the [TV TYPE] setting to match your TV (p. 60) [576i] (60) [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/[4:3] (60) [i.LINK CONV] t [ON HDV t DV] (60) 38 A/V connecting cable withS VIDEO (optional) (White) (Red) (Yellow) When connecting to your TV via a VCR When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) If your TV/VCR has a 21-pinadaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pinadaptor (optional) to view playback pictures On“PhotoTV HD” 40 Using the menu items41 Menu items43 CAMERA SET menuCAMERA SET menu (Continued) 44 SPOT MTR·FCS (Spot Meter & Spot Focus)You can adjust the brightness and the focus of a picture at the same time and 9 appear 2Touch [END] To return the setting to automatic exposure and focus, touch [AUTO]t[END] SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)1Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen appears To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] EXPOSURE1Touch [MANUAL] 2 Adjust the exposure by touching 3 Touch To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t WHITE BAL. (White balance)The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR () INDOOR (n) ONE PUSH () The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light 1Touch [ONE PUSH] 3Touch [] 45 SHARPNESSYou can adjust the sharpness of the image outline with appears when the sharpness is anything other than the default setting Menu Soften Sharpen SHUTTR SPEEDSelect to adjust the shutter speed automatically MANUAL( ) Adjust the shutter speed using MEMORY SlowerFaster •For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears on the screen 46 AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto slow shutter)AE SHIFTYou can adjust the exposure using •Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim CAMERA COLORYou can adjust the color intensity with /. appears when [CAMERA COLOR] is anything other than the default setting Decreases color Increases color intensity WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift)You can adjust the white balance to the desired setting using SPOT FOCUS1Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] •If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL] FOCUS9appears 2Touch (focusing on close subjects) If you touch , appears, and you can adjust the focus to infinity 3Touch To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t 47 TELE MACROWhen you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide- angle (W side) PEAKINGThe outline of the subject on the screen is enhanced for easier focusing. You can set the outline color displayed on the screen during peaking. If you change the default setting is displayed on the screen B OFF Do not set this function WHITE Makes the outline color white RED Makes the outline color red YELLOW Makes the outline color yellow FLASH SETxFLASH LEVEL HIGH() Makes the flash level higher BNORMAL() LOW() Makes the flash level lower xREDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording 48 SUPER NS (Super NightShot)and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear on the screen Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction •Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 106) •Remove the conversion lens (optional) and the lens hood NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)•The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet) COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF] ZEBRABOFF The zebra pattern is not displayed The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE • IRE represents the screen brightness 49 HISTOGRAMPixels Darker Brighter Brightness SELF-TIMERA still image is recorded after about 10 seconds Press PHOTO when [SELF-TIMER]is set to [ON] and appears To cancel the count down, touch [RESET] To cancel the self-timer,select [OFF] •You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 107) DIGITAL ZOOMUp to 10 × zoom is performed optically 20 × STEADYSHOT 50 MEMORY SET menu51 Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the number of recordable picturesWhen the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MEMORY 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA- TAPE When the POWER switch is set to PLAY EDIT MEMORY SET menu (Continued) 52 ALL ERASE1Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER] [ALL FILES]: Deletes all the images on the “Memory Stick Duo.” [ALL FILES]: [CURRNT FOLDER]: Deletes all the images in the selected folder 2Touch [YES] twice t FORMATTo execute formatting, touch [YES] twice Formatting is completed, and all the images will be deleted FILE NOBSERIES RESET Resets the file number to 0001 each time the “Memory Stick Duo” is changed NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER (Recording folder)Select the folder to be used for recording with /, then touch PB FOLDER (Playback folder)Select the playback folder with /, then touch 53 PICT.APPLI. menuPICT.APPLI. menu (Continued) 54 D.EFFECT (Digital effect)You can add digital effects to recording/ playback 1Touch the desired effect 2Adjust the effect with /, then touch CINEMA No adjustment necessary EFECT STILL The degree of transparency of the still image you want to superimpose under a movie FLASH The interval of frame-by frame recording/playback TRAIL The fade time of the incidental image OLD MOVIE To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] Does not use [D.EFFECT] setting CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect) You can add a cinematic atmosphere to pictures by adjusting the image quality STILL FLASH (flash motion) Records/plays back a movie with a serial- still-imageeffect (strobe effect) TRAIL When recording/playback, trailing after images are left in the picture OLD MOVIE Adds an old movie effect with a sepia hue to pictures 55 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)You can add special effects to a picture during recording or playback. appears Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting SKINTONE Makes skin texture look more smoother and more appealing NEG.ART The color and brightness are reversed SEPIA Pictures appear in sepia B&W (Black and white) Pictures appear in black and white SOLARIZE Pictures appear as an illustration with strong contrast PASTEL Pictures appear as a pale pastel drawing MOSAIC Pictures appear mosaic-patterned SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording)This is useful to shoot fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing Press START/STOP on the [SMTH SLW REC] screen A 3 second-movie(approx.) is recorded as a 12 second slow-motionmovie [Recording···] disappears, when recording is finished to set the following [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] 56 EDIT/PLAY menu57 STANDARD SET menu58 STANDARD SET menu (Continued)REC FORMATYou can select a recording format BHDV1080i () Records in the HDV1080i specification DV () Records in the DV format DV SETThe following functions are available when recording in DV format xREC MODE (Recording mode) BSP (SP) Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette LP (LP) Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play) xWIDE SELECT B16:9 WIDE Records pictures in the full screen for a 16:9 (wide) TV screen 4:3 () Records pictures in the full screen for a 4:3 TV screen xAUDIO MODE B12BIT Records in the 12-bitmode (2 stereo sounds) 16BIT () Records in the 16-bitmode (1 stereo sound with high quality) xAUDIO MIX 59 VOLUMETouch /to adjust the volume (p. 28) MIC LEVELYou can adjust the recording sound level manually Select to adjust the recording sound level automatically MANUAL Touch /to adjust the recording sound level during recording or standby LCD/VF SETThe recorded picture will not be affected by this operation xLCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch xLCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight B NORMAL BRIGHT Using Brightens the LCD screen the b Notes x LCD COLOR You can adjust the color on the LCD screen with Low intensity High intensity xVF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder BNORMAL Standard brightness Brightens the viewfinder screen STANDARD SET menu (Continued) 60 COMPONENTSelect when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack B1080i/576i i.LINK CONV TV TYPEB16:9 Select to view your pictures on a 16:9 (wide) TV 16:9 (wide) pictures 4:3 Select to view your pictures on a 4:3 standard TV DISP GUIDE (Display guide) STATUS CHECKYou can check the setup value of the following items 61 GUIDEFRAMECENTER MARKR COLOR BAR DATA CODEData code is not displayed DATE/TIME Displays the date and time CAMERA DATA (below) Displays camera setting data ASteadyShot off BExposure CWhite balance DGain EShutter speed FAperture value Using the REMAININGMenu B AUTO Displays the remaining tape indicator for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below Always displays the remaining tape indicator REMOTE CTRL (Remote control)The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 107) 62 REC LAMP (Recording lamp)BEEPBON Cancels the beeping sound and shutter sound DISP OUTPUT (Display output)BLCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder V-OUT/PANEL MENU ROTATEScrolls the menu items downwards by touching OPPOSITE Scrolls the menu items upwards by touching A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)B5min NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off CALIBRATION QUICK REC (Quick recording) TIME/LANGU. menu 63 Customizing Personal MenuCustomizing Personal Menu (Continued) 64 Deleting a menu itemArranging the order of menu items displayed on Personal Menu1 Touch t [P-MENUSET UP] t[DELETE] If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch t [SORT] displayed, touch 2 Touch the menu item you want to move 2 Touch the menu item that you 3 Touch to move the menu want to delete item to the desired place 3 Touch [YES] t •You cannot delete [MENU] and [P-MENUSET UP] 4 Touch To sort more items, repeat steps 2 to 5 Touch [END] t • You cannot move [P-MENUSET UP] Initializing the Personal Menu settings (Reset)Touch t [P-MENUSET UP] t [RESET] t [YES] t [YES] t If the desired menu item is not displayed, touch 65 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders66 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders (Continued)Open the jack cover and connect the cable Using an i.LINK cable (supplied) Select the required settings from the table below and make the menu settings HDV*1 [AUTO] [OFF] or HDV only [ON HDV t DV] Mixed or HDV*2 and DV [AUTO]*3 DV only or DV When connecting with the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO (optional) Dubbing to another device1 Prepare your camcorder for playback Insert the recorded cassette Slide the POWER switch to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp 2 When dubbing to the VCR, insert a cassette for recording When dubbing to the DVD recorder, insert a DVD for recording 67 3 Connect your recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) to your camcorderSee page 65 for connection details 4 Start playback on your camcorder, and recording on the recording device 5 When dubbing is complete, stop your camcorder and the recording device 68 Recording pictures from a VCR, etc72 Printing recorded images74 What you can do with Windows computer75 System requirementsWhen using “Picture Motion Browser” OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2* or Windows Vista OS: *64-biteditions and Starter (Edition) are not supported CPU: Application: Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) Memory: Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB Display: Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots Display: Others: ROM drive is necessary for installation) When playing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on a computer Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) Others: •Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments Computer a Using 76 Installing the “First Step Guide” and software77 4 Check your area and country/ region, then click [Next]7 Connect your camcorder and computer with an i.LINK cable or USB cable Click [Next] after connection is complete 8 Follow the on-screeninstructions to install the software xMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c-Softwarerequired to handle movies Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows Restart the computer if required to complete the installation 9 Remove the CD-ROMfrom the disc drive of your computer 78 Viewing “First Step Guide”Using a Macintosh computer 79 Troubleshooting80 Troubleshooting (Continued)Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander Batteries/Power sourcesThe power abruptly turns off The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time The battery pack discharges too quickly LCD screen/viewfinderYou cannot turn the LCD backlight off You cannot turn off the indicator The buttons do not appear on the touch panel The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all Menu items are grayed out is not displayed The picture in the viewfinder is not clear The picture in the viewfinder has disappeared 81 Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”The cassette cannot be ejected from the compartment The remaining tape indicator is not displayed You cannot delete the recorded picture on the tape a “Memory Stick Duo.” Image protection cannot be applied, or you cannot mark pictures for print 82 RecordingRefer also to “Cassette tapes/“Memory Stick Duo”” section (p. 81) The tape does not start when you press START/STOP •Slide the POWER switch to turn on the CAMERA-TAPElamp (p. 23) •The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette •Set the write-protecttab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 92) You cannot record on the “Memory Stick Duo.” –When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set between 1/600 to 1/10000 second –While executing [FADER] –[D.EFFECT] –[PICT.EFFECT] –[SMTH SLW REC] –[COLOR BAR] The recording image view looks different •Perform END SEARCH (p. 32) •Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape •Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape •Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode When [QUICK REC] is set to [ON], you cannot record a smooth transition The flash does not work •You cannot use the flash during tape recording Even if auto flash or –[MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] [END SEARCH] does not work •Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 32) •There is nothing recorded on the cassette 83 [COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctlyYou cannot use [SUPER NS] The auto focus does not function [STEADYSHOT] does not function The backlight function does not function The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen The subjects passing fast by the frame might appear crooked The color of the picture is not correctly displayed The screen picture is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen The screen picture is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen Horizontal bands appear Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen 84 PlaybackYou cannot play back a tape You cannot play back in reverse direction Image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” cannot be played back You cannot hear the sound recorded with 4CH MIC REC on another camcorder Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged No sound or only a low sound is heard The picture or sound breaks off The movies freeze for a while, or the sound breaks off “---”is displayed on the screen Noises appear and or is displayed on the screen Date Search does not work correctly No picture appears during [END SEARCH] or Rec Review appears on the LCD screen 85 Playing back on TVThe picture appears distorted on a 4:3 TV Black bands appear at the top and bottom on a 4:3 TV Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed 86 Connecting to a computerFunctions that cannot be used together87 NightShot[CINEMA EFECT] NightShot, [SUPER NS] [SHARPNESS] of the CAM CTRL dial [AE SHIFT] [EXPOSURE] [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECT] during tape recording NightShot, [SCENE SELECT] [SHUTTR SPEED] [FADER] [HISTOGRAM] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [D.EFFECT], while displaying the date and time [DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER] [CANDLE] [COLOR SLOW S] [OLD MOVIE] of [PICT.EFFECT] when WIDE SELECT] is set to [4:3] of [D.EFFECT] [EXPOSURE], other than 0 in [AE SHIFT] [D.EFFECT] 88 Warning indicators and messagesQ(Warning indicators pertaining to the tape) Slow flashing: Fast flashing: Z(Eject cassette warning) -(Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion) - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protectof the “Memory Stick Duo”) (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) 89 Description of warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions xMoisture condensation %Z Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 97) %Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H. (p. 97) xCassette/Tape ZReinsert the cassette. (p. 19) QZ The tape is locked - check the tab. (p. 92) 90 Warning indicators and messages (Continued)x“Memory Stick Duo” Reinsert the Memory Stick. (p. 19) This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly Memory Stick folders are full x Dual Rec Cannot save still picture x PictBridge compliant printer Check the connected device Cannot print. Check the printer 91 Using your camcorder abroad92 Maintenance and precautionsxWhen labeling the cassette Do not put a label along this border Labeling position xAfter using the cassette xWhen cleaning the gold-platedconnector Gold-platedconnector 93 About the “Memory Stick”Types of “Memory Stick” Recording “Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” “Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo” This product does not support •File names of still images: –101- 0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder –DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the –If you use the “Memory Stick Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields 94 Maintenance and precautions (Continued)It is recommended you make a •When you carry or store a “Memory Stick Duo,” put it in its case •Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick Duo.” Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with the VCR, you need a •Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick Duo” get wet •Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick Duo” in the following locations –Places under direct sunlight –Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases xOn the Memory Stick Duo adaptor xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” On image data compatibility •You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: –When playing back image data modified on your computer –When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack have the mark 95 What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery packTo charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life 96 About i.LINKWhat is i.LINK About the i.LINK Baud rate S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) * What is Mbps To use i.LINK functions on this unit i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are 3 types S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pincable (during HDV/DV dubbing) 97 About x.v.ColorOn using your camcorderOn use and care •Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations –Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur –Anywhere very humid checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further •Keep metal contacts clean Keep the Remote Commander and •If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked –consult your local authorized Sony service facility –wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin x When not using your camcorder for a long time • Periodically turn on the camcorder and play a cassette for about 3 minutes • Use up the battery pack completely before storing it 98 xIf moisture condensation has occurred•The warning message does not appear when the power is turned on Neither xNote on moisture condensation •When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower •When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place xHow to avoid moisture condensation –Playback pictures do not move –Playback pictures do not appear –The sound breaks off –The following phenomenon occurs in HDV format The playback The playback screen screen pauses goes blank (Solid blue screen) –The following phenomenon occurs in DV format Block-noiseappears Video head 99 The playback screen goes blank. (Solid blue screen)LCD screen •Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage xTo clean the LCD screen xOn adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) 1Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp 2Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [CALIBRATION] t The position of the “×” changes To cancel, touch [CANCEL] If you did not press the right spot, start from step 3 again •You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated 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 – Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine hands alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen – Handling with above substances on your – In hot or humid locations 100 Specifications101 f=5.4 ~ 54 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/4 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still cameraIn CAMERA-TAPE:40 ~ 400 mm F1.8 Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (3 200 K) [OUTDOOR] (5 800 K) 5 lx (lux) ([AUTOSLW SHTR] [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function) Input/Output connectors 10-pinconnector 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 (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) Y: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms) PB/PR, CB/CR: ± 350 mV, 75 Ω (ohms) TypeA (19-pin) Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) Stereo mini-minijack(Ø 2.5 mm) mini-B i.LINK Interface (IEEE1394, 4-pin connector S100) 6.7cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) 211 200 (960 × 220) 102 Specifications (Continued)General AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FH60) 103 On trademarks•“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation •“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick “,” “Memory Stick •“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation is a trademark •“x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation HDMI, the HDMI logo, and Notes on the License 104 Identifying parts and controls105 qd qf qg qh qj qk qlAMANUAL button (26) BCAM CTRL dial (26) CNIGHTSHOT switch (27) D.(back light) button (27) EZoom buttons (25) FSTART/STOP button (23) GDISPLAY/BATT INFO button (14) H(USB) jack (72) ISpeaker JAccess lamp (19, 93) KMemory Stick Duo slot (19) LEASY button (21) MLCD screen/touch panel (5, 18) NRESET button OLANC jack (blue) PHDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) (34, 66, 68, 76) QCOMPONENT OUT jack (34) RA/V (audio/video) OUT jack (34, 66) Si (Headphone) jack (green) Reference Quick 106 Identifying parts and controls (Continued)AOPEN/EJECT lever (19) BFlash CLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (6) DRemote sensor/Infrared port EMicrophone FREC lamp (Camera recording lamp) HHook for the Shoulder belt Attach the Shoulder belt (optional) ICassette compartment lid (19) JBATT (battery release) lever (14) KBattery pack (13) LGrip belt (18) MTripod receptacle Attaching the supplied lens hood 107 To remove the lens hoodRemote Commander Insulation sheet APHOTO button (24) BMemory control buttons (Index*, –/+,Memory playback) (29) CSEARCH M. button* (33) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons* (33) EVideo control buttons (Rewind, Playback, Fast-forward,Pause, Stop, Slow) (28) FZERO SET MEMORY button* (32) GTransmitter HSTART/STOP button (21, 23) IPower zoom buttons (25, 30) JDISPLAY button (18) To change the battery of the Remote Commander 2Place a new battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks Tab WARNING 108 Indicators displayed during recording/playbackViewing moviesViewing still images ARecording format (or ) (58) BRemaining battery (approx.) CRecording status ([STBY] (standby) or [REC] (recording)) DDuring recording: Tape counter (hour: minute: second) During playback: Time code (hour: minute: second: frame) ERecording capacity of the tape (approx.) (61) FReview button for still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” (24) GEND SEARCH/Rec review display switch button (32) HGUIDE button (111) IPersonal Menu button (40) JRecording folder (52) KImage size (50) LQuality ([FINE] or [STD]) (50) MNumber of recorded still images (25) OTape transport indicator PVideo operation buttons (28) QData file name 109 SPlayback folder (52)TPrevious/Next folder icon UImage delete button (70) VTape playback select button (29) WPrevious/Next image button (29) XIndex screen display button (29) YImage protection mark (71) ZPrint mark (71) 110 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)Indicators when you made changesUpper left Upper right Center Bottom Other indicator Information (89) 111 Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)1Touch [GUIDE] t [DISP GUIDE] 2Touch the area including the indicator that you want to check The meanings of the indicators in the area are listed on the screen. If you cannot find the indicator you want to check, touch /to toggle To finish the operation, touch [END] 112 IndexNumeric113 Maintenance and precautionsFORMAT NS LIGHT Number of recordable pictures PAL PB FOLDER Personal Menu PICT.APPLI. menu PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) Playback Playing time Print Print mark QUALITY QUICK REC REC CTRL REC FOLDER (Recording folder) REC MODE (Recording mode) Rec review Recording Recording time REDEYE REDUC REMAINING 14 Remote Commander REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) S VIDEO jack 43 SD (standard definition) image quality SELF-TIMER SEPIA 45 SHUTTR SPEED SMTH SLW REC (Smooth slow recording) (Flexible spot meter) STEADYSHOT Still image SUNRSE SUNSET SUPER NS TELE MACRO Time code Tripod TV USAGE GUIDE 114 Index (Continued)
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