Shooting movies | Sony HDR-MV1 manual

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Shooting movies

Movies are shot in the MP4 format ([Audio Format] is [AAC LC] in the default setting).

1.Press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder.

A:POWER button

2.Press START/STOP to start shooting.

The LCD screen will be dimmed about 3 seconds after starting shooting (in the default setting).

To stop shooting, press START/STOP again.

Notes

The maximum continuous shooting time of movies is about 13 hours.

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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 TV Playing images on a high definition 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 Saving battery power Recording faces of people on a stage clearlyDeleting files Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Changing the font size Searching a topic by keywordReturning 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 change the language setting To turn off the powerRelated 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 Starting the editing/management software WindowsMac Importing files to your computer without using software About file namesFile type Memory card Folder File name What you can do using the Wi-Fi function Transferring movies to your smartphone or tabletOperating 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 Setting up menu items To find a menu item quicklySelect 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 Fader White FaderBlack Fader Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Auto Back Light Shooting conditions for better face detection performance Face DetectionChild Priority Adult Priority Audio Format Linear PCMAAC LC Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Audio Output Timing LiveLip Sync Volume Ext. Audio Input Set External MicrophoneOther Device Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off REC Mode 1080720 Playback Function Send to Smartphone Delete Protect Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F Reset File NumberSeries How to use the keyboard Edit Device NameScreen Functions Names 117 SSID/PW Reset Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi USB Connect USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting MultiSingle Beep Monitor Brightness NormalBright Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Date & Time Format Date & Time SettingDaylight Savings / Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting HomeDestination If you have problems Overall operations Batteries/power sources Power abruptly turns offRemaining 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 Others Maximum number of images already selectedData protected About the memory card About the Memory Stick mediaTypes 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 LCD screen About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displaysOn 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 Battery pack Recording timePlaying time 161 When Audio Format is Linear PCM Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GBExpected 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