Sony HDR-GW66E 1 2, 3

Getting started

Charging the battery using your computer

1Close the LCD screen.

2Open the battery/memory card/

jack cover.

Slide the cover lock lever () to slide back

the battery/memory card/jack cover ().

Then open the battery/memory card/jack

cover ().



3Connect the camcorder to a

running computer using the USB

cable.

Battery/memory

card/jack cover

Cover lock lever

USB cable

To the wall outlet (wall

socket)

Contents

Main 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 1 http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 3 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 1 2 3 4 5 Charging the battery using your computer 1 2 3 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 1 2 3 4 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 1 2 recording. 1 When the lens is dirty or dusty, clean the surface of the lens. [MODE] [Photo]. 2 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 1 2 3 4 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) 1 Size] [ REC Mode]. 2 3 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 GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88V/ 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 GWP88E/GWP88V/ 1 2 3 4 5 move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen, then press START/STOP button. Editing Editing on your camcorder Deleting movies and photos 1 2 3 2 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. 1 2 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 1 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 1 2 Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder 1 in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.). 2 recording device with an AV Cable (sold separately). 3 Using menus 1 2 3 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 GW66V/GW66VE/GWP88V/ 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 Left Center Right Bottom Index