Overall operations | Sony HDR-MV1 specs

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Overall operations

The power does not turn on.

Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. [Details]

Connect the AC Adaptor (sold separately) to a wall outlet (wall socket). [Details]

The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.

It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to record after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction.

Disconnect the power supply (battery pack or AC Adaptor) from the camcorder, then supply the power again after about 1 minute.

The menu settings have been changed automatically.

While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu settings related to image quality will be changed automatically.

The following menu item returns to the default setting when you switch between movie shooting, sound recording and playback modes.

[Fader]

The camcorder gets warm.

Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.

Intelligent Auto is canceled.

The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the following settings: [White Balance]

[Exposure] [Low Lux] [Scene Selection] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection]

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Sony HDR-MV1 manual Overall operations

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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 Recording RecordingUseful functions for recording Playback Playback Playing images on a high definition TV Playing images on a TVPlaying images on a TV supporting Bravia Sync 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 Recording faces of people on a stage clearly Saving battery powerDeleting files Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous 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 To turn off the power To change the language settingRelated topics 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 Windows Starting the editing/management softwareMac About file names Importing files to your computer without using softwareFile type Memory card Folder File name Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet What you can do using the Wi-Fi functionOperating the camcorder with 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 To find a menu item quickly Setting up menu itemsSelect Select a category Select your desired menu item When you cannot select a menu item Movie Audio Auto White BalanceOutdoor Indoor Back to top Manual Exposure Off Low Lux Scene Selection Snow White Fader FaderBlack Fader Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Auto Back Light Shooting conditions for better face detection performance Face DetectionChild Priority Adult Priority Linear PCM Audio FormatAAC LC Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Live Audio Output TimingLip Sync Volume External Microphone Ext. Audio Input SetOther Device Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off 1080 REC Mode720 Playback Function Send to Smartphone Delete Protect Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F File Number ResetSeries Edit Device Name How to use the keyboardScreen Functions Names 117 SSID/PW Reset Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi USB Connect USB Power Supply Multi USB LUN SettingSingle Beep Normal Monitor BrightnessBright Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Format Date & Time SettingDaylight Savings / Summer Time Date & Time Home Area SettingDestination If you have problems Overall operations Power abruptly turns off Batteries/power sourcesRemaining battery power is not displayed correctly 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 Maximum number of images already selected OthersData protected About the Memory Stick media About the memory cardTypes of Memory Stick media Recording/Playback 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 About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays LCD screenOn use and care 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 Recording time Battery packPlaying time 161 Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB When Audio Format is Linear PCMExpected shooting time of movies AAC Bit-rate and recording pixels Expected recording time of sound Expected recording time of sound16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 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