Sony HDR-CX7/CX7K manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating GuideHDR-CX7/CX7K

For details on the advanced operations, please refer to “Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

Contents

Operating Guide HDR-CX7/CX7K Power Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning Water and Moisture Power-CordProtection Accessories Ventilation Read this first RECYCLING LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES Owner’s Record Regulatory Information Notes For the State of California, USA only Types of “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder Using the camcorder On recording On playing back recorded images on other devices Save all your recorded image data When the camcorder is connected to a computer About language setting About this manual Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack To remove the battery pack To charge the battery pack using only the AC Adaptor GettingStarted Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time To reset the date and time Step 4: Inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” To eject a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Recording/Playback Recording To record/play back easily Adjusting the LCD panel Fastening the grip belt Playback To adjust the sound volume of movies Operation flow Names and functions of parts and controls 1 Power zoom lever 2 PHOTO button (p. 14) 3 POWER switch (p. 12, 14) 4 START/STOP button (p. 14) qs RESET button qd LCD screen/touch panel qf (HOME) button (p. 23) qg Zoom buttons qh Memory Stick Duo slot (p. 13) w; HDMI OUT (mini) jack wa A/V OUT jack ws DC IN jack wh Active Interface Shoe eg DISC BURN button Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images Upper left Center Upper right Bottom Performing various functions - “HOME” and “OPTION” To see the explanation of the function of each item on the HOME MENU (HELP) Items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (VIEW IMAGES) category (OTHERS) category (MANAGE MEMORY STICK) category Items of the OPTION MENU tab Saving images Saving images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up) Creating a disc with selected images Deleting images To delete all movies or still images at one time Viewing “Handycam Handbook” (PDF) What you can do with a Windows computer xInstallation procedure before connecting your camcorder to the computer If the screen does not appear xOperating the Picture Motion Browser xConnecting your camcorder to a computer Recommended USB cable connection To disconnect the USB cable Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosisdisplay) C:04:ss C:13:ss / C:32:ss E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shakewarning) Additional Information Precautions On use and care LCD screen On handling the casing About care and storage of the lens Power supply To change the battery of the Remote Commander WARNING Specifications System Input/Output connectors General Handycam Station DCRA-C191 AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 On trademarks