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HDR-PJ650E/PJ650V/PJ650VE/PJ660/PJ660E/PJ660V/PJ660VE
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
Operating Guide
4-450-164-12(1)
Recording/Playback
Read this first
Owners Record
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
Asia
Oceania
North America
Central America
South America
Middle East
CAUTION
Battery pack
AC Adaptor
Note on the power cord (mains lead)
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
Note
For the State of California , USA only
Attention
Notice
About language setting
On recording
Notes on use
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
LCD Panel , viewfinder
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
Learning more about the camcorder (Handycam User Guide)
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http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/
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of your camcorder within the support page.
How to use this manual
To confirm the model name of your camcorder
See the bottom of your camcorder.
Differences in functions
Table of contents
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.
To fasten the grip belt
To attach the lens hood
To attach the Step Down Ring
Wireless Remote Commander
DATA CODE button (52)
PHOTO button (27)
////ENTER buttons
Supplied Items
Charging the battery pack
1
closing the LCD screen, and attach the battery pack (be sure to store the viewfinder first).
2
the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Charging the battery using your computer
To remove the battery pack
To use your camcorder continuously for a long time
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Charging the battery pack abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
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2
3
4
To turn off the power
On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder
When you make recording with the viewfinder only
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel
To turn off the beep sound
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium
Inserting a memory card
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
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:
Recording movies
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recording.
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[MODE] (Photo).
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focus, then press it fully.
To display items on the LCD screen
Screen indicators during recording
To record in mirror mode
Zooming
Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.
Playback
1
2
3
4
Screen display on the Event View screen
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To play movies and photos from the Map View (Models with GPS)
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
1
the right bottom of the recording screen of movies or photos.
2
subject and start recording.
To record images brighter than those recorded using the Intelligent Auto function
1
Quality/Size] [ / / Setting].
2
Advanced operations
Using the manual adjustment features
1
manual operation mode.
2
adjustment. Items you can control with the MANUAL dial
Playing images on a TV
1
camcorder (p. 30).
connected jack.
2 3
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
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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2
3
4
To use the projector for your computer or smartphone
Editing
Editing on your camcorder
Deleting movies and photos
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2
3
2
to divide the movie into scenes using / , and then select .
Capturing a photo from a movie
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)
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:
Checking the computer system
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer
Starting the PlayMemories Home software
1
Home icon on the computer screen.
2
Home Help Guide short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home.
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in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.).
2
recording device with an AV Cable (sold separately).
3
Saving images on an external media device with high definition (HD) image quality
1
the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
2
screen.
To play back images in the external media device on the camcorder
Select [Play without copying.] in step 2 and select the image you want to view.
To delete images in the external media device
To save the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device
To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menus
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3
To find a menu item quickly
When you cannot select a menu item
Menu lists
Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Customizing your camcorder
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Setup
Customizing your camcorder
Others/Index
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
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Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
For information on your camcorder model, see the following page:
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Memory card
High definition image quality (HD)
MP4
Standard definition image quality (STD)
Expected number of recordable photos
Internal memory
You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively.
Memory card
20.4M 16 GB 1850 32 GB 3800 64 GB 7500
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
Shoe cover LCD screen
Battery pack Built-in USB Cable
Lens hood Viewfinder
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
Multi interface shoe
On Wireless Remote Commander
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander
On handling the LCD screen
LCD screen
To clean the casing and the projector lens
On handling the light-emitting part of flash
About care and storage of the lens
Specifications
System
Input/Output connectors
LCD screen
Projector
General
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
On trademarks
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