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Format

Formatting deletes all the files to recover recordable free space.

1. [Setup] [Media Settings] [Format].

2.Select .

Notes

To avoid the loss of important files, you should save them before formatting the recording media.

Protected files will also be deleted.

Make sure not to do the following while [Executing...] is displayed. Operate buttons on the camcorder.

Eject the memory card from your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor (sold separately).

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HDR-MV1 Operation Search Operation Search Parts and controls/Screen indicators How to use this User GuideAbout language setting Before use Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Power supplyGetting started Checking the supplied items Useful functions for recording RecordingRecording Playback Playback Playing images on a TV supporting Bravia Sync Playing images on a TVPlaying images on a high definition TV Saving images with a computer Saving contents with a computer Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Setup If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Recording Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting License Specifications Search by operation Deleting files Saving battery powerRecording faces of people on a stage clearly Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Returning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Marks and notations used in this User Guide Printing out a Back to top Parts and controls Memory card slot Memory card access lamp Indicator Meaning Screen indicators Low Lux About language setting Selecting items on the LCD screen Supplied items Attaching the battery pack To check the remaining battery power To remove the battery pack Charging the battery using your computer Charging time Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor sold separately Back to top Using the camcorder while supplying it with power Supplying power to the camcorder from a computer Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Related topics To change the language settingTo turn off the power Inserting a memory card To eject the memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Shooting movies Expected shooting time of movies Recording sound Functions available for audio files Functions available in sound recording mode Screen indicators during recording Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring Playing movies/audio files Menu Playback screen To play back files with other devices On an Hdmi cable sold separately Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Using Bravia Sync What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing/management software in your computer Mac Starting the editing/management softwareWindows File type Memory card Folder File name Importing files to your computer without using softwareAbout file names Operating the camcorder with your smartphone or tablet What you can do using the Wi-Fi functionTransferring movies to your smartphone or tablet Related topics NFC Related topics User Guide Related topics User Guide Ssid Back to top User Guide Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC Related topics Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Related topics Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Related topics What you can do via NFC connection Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software Select Select a category Select your desired menu item Setting up menu itemsTo find a menu item quickly When you cannot select a menu item Movie Audio Auto White BalanceOutdoor Indoor Back to top Manual Exposure Off Low Lux Scene Selection Snow Black Fader FaderWhite Fader Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Auto Back Light Shooting conditions for better face detection performance Face DetectionChild Priority Adult Priority AAC LC Audio FormatLinear PCM Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Lip Sync Audio Output TimingLive Volume Other Device Ext. Audio Input SetExternal Microphone Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off 720 REC Mode1080 Playback Function Send to Smartphone Delete Protect Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F Series ResetFile Number Screen Functions Names How to use the keyboardEdit Device Name 117 SSID/PW Reset Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi USB Connect USB Power Supply Single USB LUN SettingMulti Beep Bright Monitor BrightnessNormal Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Format Date & Time SettingDaylight Savings / Summer Time Date & Time Destination Area SettingHome If you have problems Overall operations Remaining battery power is not displayed correctly Batteries/power sourcesPower abruptly turns off Battery pack is quickly discharged Menu items are grayed out LCD screenButtons do not appear on the LCD screen Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performedFiles stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Pressing START/STOP does not record files RecordingImaging field looks different Camcorder stops operating Files cannot be recorded or played back correctly LCD brightness cannot be adjustedHorizontal stripes appear on the images Sound is not recorded correctly Files cannot be played back PlaybackAppears on a thumbnail No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Neither movie nor sound is played on the connected TV Playback on the TV Editing/management software cannot be installed Connecting to a computerEditing/management software does not work correctly Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Send to Smartphone is interrupted Wi-FiShooting with Ctrl with Smartphone terminate prematurely NFC connection does not work Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningCor E Self-diagnosis display C06 Fast flashing Slow flashing Data error Restoring data Cannot recover dataReinsert the memory card Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Data protected OthersMaximum number of images already selected Types of Memory Stick media Recording/Playback About the memory cardAbout the Memory Stick media To charge the battery pack About the battery packTo use the battery pack effectively About the remaining battery power indicator About battery life On recording On use and care On use and care LCD screenAbout this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories When not using your camcorder for a long time About care of the LCD screen About care of the battery packOn handling the LCD screen About care and storage of the lens On moisture condensation How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery 158 245 155 Supplied Charging time Playing time Battery packRecording time 161 Expected shooting time of movies When Audio Format is Linear PCMRecording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB AAC Bit-rate and recording pixels 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Expected recording time of soundExpected recording time of sound Power supply Using your camcorder abroadSetting to the local time Viewing high definition image quality HD movies 166 On trademarks 168 169 Input/Output connectors SpecificationsSystem General Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 Wireless LAN