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HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/GWP88VE
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
Operating Guide
4-466-075-11(1)
Recording/Playback
Read this first
Owners Record
WARNING
CAUTION
Battery pack
For customers in CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Battery pack
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
Attention
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
About language setting
On recording
Notes on use
LCD Panel
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
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http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/
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of your camcorder within the support page.
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock- proof performance of the camcorder
Notes before using the camcorder under/near water
Notes on using the camcorder under/ near water
Cleaning after using the camcorder under/near water
About the message displayed on the screen
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Advanced operations
Editing
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Saving images on an external media device
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/ GWP88VE
HDR-GW66E/GW66V/GW66VE
HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/ GWP88VE
Getting started
Supplied items
To attach the Wrist strap
Charging the battery pack
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Charging the battery using your computer
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Charging time
To remove the battery pack
On the power supply
To check the remaining battery power
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
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Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen.
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/GWP88VE)
Select [Setup] [Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium.
Inserting a memory card
Open the battery/memory card/jack cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks.
To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
Recording/Playback
Recording
Recording movies
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recording.
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When the lens is dirty or dusty, clean the surface of the lens.
[MODE] [Photo].
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focus, then press it fully.
To display items on the LCD screen
Screen indicators during recording
To zoom the subjects
Move the power zoom lever (W or T) to magnify or reduce the size of the image.
To record in mirror mode
Playback
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Screen display on the Event View screen
Playing movies and photos from the Map View (HDR-GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88V/ GWP88VE)
Switch to the Map View by touching [Map View].
To play back images with other devices
Advanced operations
Recording images with various settings
Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode)
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Size] [ REC Mode].
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end of the guide, following the indication on the screen.
To select the image size of the photo taken by iSweep Panorama
Tips on shooting panoramic photos
Recording information on your location
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camcorder (p. 29).
If you do not want to record location information
Playing images on a TV
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
On Photo TV HD
Using the built-in projector
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move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen, then press START/STOP button.
Editing
Editing on your camcorder
Deleting movies and photos
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to divide the movie into scenes using / , and then select .
Capturing a photo from a movie (HDR-GW66V/GWP88/GWP88E/ GWP88V/GWP88VE)
You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder.
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to capture a photo using / , and then select .
On recording date and time of captured photos
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Playing images on a computer
What you can do with PlayMemories Home software (Windows)
Software for Mac
Preparing a computer
(Windows)
Checking the computer system
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer
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Notes on installation
To disconnect your camcorder from the computer
2 Select [Yes] on the camcorder screen. 3 Disconnect the USB cable.
Starting the PlayMemories Home software
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Saving images on an external media device
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder
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in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.).
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recording device with an AV Cable (sold separately).
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Using menus
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To find a menu item quickly
When you cannot select a menu item
Customizing your camcorder
Menu lists
Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit* 2 / Edit/Copy*
Setup
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Playing time
Expected number of recordable photos
Internal memory (HDR-GWP88/ GWP88E/GWP88V/GWP88VE)
You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively.
Memory card
On bit-rate and recording pixels
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
LCD Screen Battery/memory card/jack cover
Stand
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
On handling the LCD screen
LCD screen
To clean the casing and the projector lens (HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/GWP88V/ GWP88VE)
On handling the light-emitting part of flash
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/ GWP88V/GWP88VE)
Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card
Specifications
System
Input/Output connectors
LCD screen
Projector (HDR-GWP88/GWP88E/ GWP88V/GWP88VE)
General
AC Adaptor AC-UD10/UD11
Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1
On trademarks
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS
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YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE.
SOFTWARE LICENSE
GRANT OF LICENSE
HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
PROHIBITION ON EXPORT
SEVERABILITY
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
GOVERNMENT END USERS
Copyright and trademark information
Australia
Austria
Screen indicators
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Center
Right
Bottom
Index