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Models:
HDR-PJ780E
PJ780VE
PJ790
PJ790E
PJ790V
PJ790VE
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Contents
Main
HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE
User Guide
Operation Search
Operation Search Search by operation
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Playing images on a TV
Saving images with an external device
Using the Wi-Fi function
Customizing your camcorder
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
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Search by operation
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How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display
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Model Information
To confirm the model name of your camcorder
Differences in functions
Parts and controls
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To fasten the grip belt
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Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander)
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Screen indicators
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About language setting
Supplied items
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Attaching the supplied accessories
To attach the lens hood
To attach the Step Down Ring
To attach the wind screen
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Charging time
To remove the battery pack
To use your camcorder continuously for a long time
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack using your computer
To charge the battery using an AC - UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately)
Charging time
To remove the battery pack
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Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
To change the language setting
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Selecting a recording medium
Inserting a memory card
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
To eject the memory card
Recording movies
To display items on the LCD screen
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Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording
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Zooming
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Recording in mirror mode
Intelligent Auto
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial
Items you can control with the MANUAL dial
To assign the menu item to the MANUAL dial
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Features available using GPS (Models with GPS)
GPS triangulating status
When the camcorder cannot triangulate
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Using the GPS function (Models with GPS)
If you do not want to record location information
Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS)
Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS)
On the satellite map and triangulating gauge
How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gauge
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Hints for better reception (Models with GPS)
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Screen display on the Event View screen
To play back images with other devices
Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS)
When you use the map data for the first time
Screen display on the Map View
To play back images with other devices
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie
On recording date and time of captured photos
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
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Changing the settings for Highlight Playback
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) ( Scenario Save)
To play back a saved scenario
To play back a Highlight Movie
Using the built-in projector
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Using the projector for your computer or smartphone
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Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
On an HDMI cable
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high -definition TV
Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
Using BRAVIA Sync
Playing images on a computer
What you can do with PlayMemories Home software (Windows)
Software for Mac
Checking the computer system
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer
Notes on installation
Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Blu-ray discs
DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)
To create a Blu-ray disc
Starting the PlayMemories Home software
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder
Main software
Saving images on an external media device easily
To delete images in the external media device
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Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
Using the Wi-Fi function
Attaching the wireless adaptor
To remove the wireless adaptor
"Handycam" User Guide
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function
Saving movies and photos to your computer
Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander
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Ctrl with Smartphone
Functions that can be set with the setting button
To connect an Android smartphone to the camcorder
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Send to Smartphone
To select images to transfer using a smartphone
To connect an Android smartphone to the camcorder
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Send to Computer
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WPS Push
Access point settings
How to use the keyboard
Other setting items
Edit Device Name
Disp MAC Address
SSID/PW Reset
Network Info Reset
Airplane Mode
Troubleshooting
Functions are not displayed in the MENU screen.
The Wi-Fi function is not available.
Setting up menu items
To find a menu item quickly
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Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording
Golf Shot
Timing that the camcorder starts recording
To check your form using self -timer
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White Balance
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Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter)
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
To adjust the focus
On focal distance information
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IRIS
To change the atmosphere of image by the IRIS parameter
Shutter Speed
To change the atmosphere of image by changing the shutter speed
AGC Limit
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Scene Selection
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Cinematone
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Dial Setting
NIGHTSHOT Light
Face Detection
Recording conditions for better face detection performance
Smile Shutter
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Smile Sensitivity
Flash
If white circular spots appear on photos
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Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode
Audio Rec Level
My Button
Expanded Focus
Grid Line
Display Setting
Zebra
Peaking
Light Bright
Audio Level Display
REC Mode
On image quality
Types of media devices on which the images can be saved
Frame Rate
HD/MP4/STD Setting
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
Event View
Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Delete
To delete a part of a movie
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Protect
To remove the protection of an event
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Copy
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Direct Copy
Media Select
Media Info
Format
To prevent data on the internal memory from being recovered
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Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
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Volume
Download Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V)
Empty Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V)
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Airplane Mode (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
Language Setting
24p Mode (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE)
Calibration
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE)
If you have problems
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander
The power does not turn on.
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
The menu settings have been changed automatically.
The camcorder gets warm.
The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function.
Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.
Batteries/power sources
The 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.
LCD screen/viewfinder
Memory card
Operations using the memory card cannot be performed.
Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.
Recording
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
Photos cannot be recorded.
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped.
The imaging field looks different.
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Playback
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Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Unable to edit.
A movie cannot be divided.
The demonstration movies cannot be deleted.
Playback on the TV
Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV.
The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV.
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Images are not copied correctly.
Connecting to a computer
PlayMemories Home cannot be installed.
PlayMemories Home does not work correctly.
The camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Self-diagnosis display
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
(Battery level warning)
(Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)
(Warning indicator pertaining to memory card)
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Warning Indicators
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Unable to access external media.
Others
Maximum number of images already selected.
Data protected.
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
About GPS (Models with GPS)
On triangulation errors
On GPS use restriction
On the map data
On the geographic coordinate system
On copyright
On the navigation function
About the memory card
On the memory card adaptor
On image data compatibility
About the Memory Stick media
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About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
To charge the battery pack
To use the battery pack effectively
About the remaining battery time indicator
About battery life
On use and care
On recording
Notes on use
LCD Panel, viewfinder
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
On use and care
When not using your camcorder for a long time
Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature
Notes on charging through the USB cable
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Notes on optional accessories
Multi interface shoe
Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander
On handling the LCD screen
LCD screen
To clean the casing and the projector lens
Carl Zeiss lens
To clean the flash
About care and storage of the lens
On moisture condensation
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Note on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Recording time
Playing time
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Expected recording time of movies
Expected recording time of movies Internal memory
Memory card
Bit-rate and recording pixels
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Expected number of recordable photos
Internal memory
Memory card
Recording pixels
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies
Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies
On TV color systems
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On trademarks
Notes on the License