Checking the computer system, OS*1, Memory, Hard disk | Sony PJ790

"Handycam" User Guide

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Checking the computer system

OS*1

Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8

CPU*4

Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.)

Memory

Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)

Windows Vista/ Windows 7/Windows 8: 1 GB or more

Hard disk

Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB

Display

Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots

*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc creation function, etc.

*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported.

*4 Faster processor is recommended.

Notes

Operation with all computer environments is not assured.

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Sony HDR-PJ780E, PJ780VE, PJ790VE, PJ790E manual Checking the computer system, OS*1, Memory, Hard disk, Display

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HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Operation Search Operation Search Before use How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators About language setting Checking the supplied items Charging the battery packTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting started Recording information on your location GPS RecordingRecording Useful functions for recording images Highlight playback Using the built-in projectorPlayback Playback Playing images on a TV supporting 5.1ch surround sound Playing images on a TVPlaying images on a high definition TV Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Creating a disc with a recorder Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSaving images with an external device Saving images on an external media device Troubleshooting Using the Wi-Fi functionUsing the Wi-Fi function Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached Camera/Mic Using menu itemsShooting Mode Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy SetupImage Quality/Size Playback Function Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problemsSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Camera/Mic Playback Function Troubleshooting Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search by operation Capturing photos during movie recording Saving battery powerUsing the built-in projector Recording sound clearly 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 Differences in functions Model name Signal format USB connectionModel Information To confirm the model name of your camcorder Parts and controls Multi interface shoeBuilt-in microphone Manual button Manual dial Hdmi OUT jack LCD screen/Touch panel Batt battery release lever To fasten the grip beltTripod receptacle Back to top Parts and controls Wireless Remote Commander Data Code buttonEnter buttons Back to top Indicator Meaning Screen indicators Indicator Iris About language setting Supplied items Back to top Attaching the supplied accessories To attach the lens hoodTo attach the Step Down Ring To attach the wind screen Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor To use your camcorder continuously for a long time To remove the battery packBattery pack AC Adaptor Charging time Battery pack Built-in USB Cable* when using your computer Charging the battery pack using your computer Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Back to top To change the language setting Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Status Power of the camcorder LCD screen Viewfinder To turn off the powerWhen you make recording with the viewfinder only To adjust the angle of the LCD screen Display them, select Setup Playback Settings Selecting a recording medium Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Inserting a memory card To eject the memory card To display items on the LCD screen Recording movies Screen indicators Back to top Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Page Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Capture Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto To record subjects other than people Tracking focus Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority Recording movies in dim places Video Light Recording in dark places NightShot Items you can control with the Manual dial To assign the menu item to the Manual dialPress Manual Checking the camera data Data Code Features available using GPS Models with GPS When the camcorder cannot triangulateGPS triangulating status Information on your camcorder model Model Information If you do not want to record location information Using the GPS function Models with GPS Contents list GPS satellite icons/triangulating Status Gauge How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gaugeChecking the triangulating status Models with GPS On the satellite map and triangulating gauge If data on your current location cannot be obtained Hints for better reception Models with GPS Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screen To play back images with other devices Playing movies and photos from a map Models with GPS Screen display on the Map View When you use the map data for the first time To play back images with other devices Dividing a movie On recording date and time of captured photos Capturing a photo from a movie Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Back to top Changing the settings for Highlight Playback To play back a saved scenario Save To play back a Highlight Movie Using the built-in projector To move the selection Using the projector for your computer or smartphone Page On an Hdmi cable Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Ratio according to the connected TV 169/43 Monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound Using Bravia Sync Playing images on a computer What you can do with PlayMemories Home software WindowsSoftware for Mac Hard disk Checking the computer systemOS*1 Memory Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer To create a Blu-ray disc Devices on which the created disc can be played backBlu-ray discs DVD disc with high definition image quality HD Starting the PlayMemories Home software Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Main softwareMusic Transfer for models with a USB input function To delete images in the external media device Saving images on an external media device easily 106 107 108 Devices that cannot be used as an external media device 110 Before use Getting started Using the Wi-Fi function To remove the wireless adaptor Attaching the wireless adaptor Saving movies and photos to your computer What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Related topics Ssid Ctrl with Smartphone To connect an Android smartphone to the camcorder Functions that can be set with the setting button To connect an iOS smartphone to the camcorder 118 Send to Smartphone To select images to transfer using a smartphone Open the settings menu Select Wi-Fi 122 123 Send to Computer 125 Details WPS Push Access point settings How to use the keyboardScreen Functions Names Setting items Functions Other setting items Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address Getting started Recording SSID/PW Reset Network Info Reset Airplane Mode Troubleshooting Wi-Fi function is not availableFunctions are not displayed in the Menu screen 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 Photo To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Smth Slw REC Smooth slow rec To check your form using self-timer Golf ShotTiming that the camcorder starts recording 141 Indoor White BalanceAuto Outdoor 143 Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Exposure To adjust the focus FocusOn focal distance information 149 To change the atmosphere of image by the Iris parameter Iris Shutter Speed Off AGC Limit AE Shift On Adjusted number and EV White Balance Shift On and adjusted number Low Lux Scene Selection Snow*2 PortraitSpotlight*2 Beach*2 Cinematone Fader White FaderBlack Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot movie ActiveStandard SteadyShot photo 120 Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Wide ConversionTele Conversion Auto Back Light Dial Setting Nightshot Light Adult Priority Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child Priority Smile Shutter Dual CaptureAlways On 171 Slight Smile Smile SensitivityBig Smile Normal Smile If white circular spots appear on photos Flash 174 Low Flash LevelHigh Normal Red Eye Reduction Closer Voice Off Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR Audio Mode 1ch Surround2ch Stereo Audio Rec Level My Button Expanded Focus Grid Line Contents list Display Setting 100 Zebra Yellow PeakingWhite Red Bright Light Bright Audio Level Display Models with the PAL color system REC ModeOn image quality Models with the Ntsc color system Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Types of media Recording mode 24p*/25p Frame Rate60i*/50i 60p*/50p STD Quality HD/MP4/STD SettingHD Quality MP4 Wide Wide Mode Color Image Size Event View Map View HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Related topics Highlight Movie Scenario All In Event DeleteTo delete a part of a movie Multiple Images 202 Protect To remove the protection of an eventSet All In Event 204 Copy Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Direct Copy Media Select Media Info Format To prevent data on the internal memory from being recovered 211 Repair Img. DB F Reset File NumberSeries Coordinates Data CodeDate/Time Camera Data Coordinates Models with GPS Volume Download Music HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V Empty Music HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V 169 TV Type Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi USB Connect Mass Storage USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting MultiSingle Beep Cancels the melody LCD Brightness Your Location HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Airplane Mode HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE GPS Setting HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Language Setting 24p Mode HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE Calibration Battery Info Max Power Save Initialize Demonstration does not appear Demo Mode Date & Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Daylight Savings / Summer Time For models with GPS Area SettingFor models without GPS Home Destination Until the next time you turn the camcorder on again Auto Clock ADJ HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Auto Area ADJ HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE If you have problems Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Batteries/power sources Power abruptly turns offBattery pack is quickly discharged LCD screen/viewfinder Data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Operations using the memory card cannot be performedMemory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Imaging field looks different RecordingPressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images Photos cannot be recorded Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly Camcorder stops operatingAuto focus does not function SteadyShot does not function Photos are recorded automatically Horizontal stripes appear on the imagesLCD brightness cannot be set Sound is not recorded correctly Playback Movie is played back automatically Demonstration movies cannot be played Demonstration movies cannot be deleted Before useEditing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit Movie cannot be divided Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TVImage appears distorted on the 43 TV Images are not copied correctly Before useCopying/Connecting to other devices Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home cannot be installed PlayMemories Home does not work correctly Battery level warning Self-diagnosis displayCor E Self-diagnosis display Fast flashing Recording movies Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again Data error Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Recovering dataCannot recover data Reinsert the memory card Data protected Unable to access external mediaOthers Maximum number of images already selected About the Avchd format What is the Avchd format? On the map data On triangulation errorsAbout GPS Models with GPS On GPS use restriction On the geographic coordinate system On copyrightOn the navigation function About the Memory Stick media About the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor On image data compatibility Same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life On recording On use and care LCD Panel, viewfinder 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 To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander Multi interface shoeOn handling the LCD screen Carl Zeiss lens To clean the casing and the projector lensTo clean the flash LCD screen On moisture condensation How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery 278 AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable* when using your computer Charging timeCharging time Playing time Recording time 281 HDR-PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE Expected recording time of moviesExpected recording time of movies Internal memory MP4 in h hour and min minute Recording time High definition image quality HD Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GBMemory card Standard 22 h 40 min 21 h 55 min 20 h 50 min 20 h 10 min Bit-rate and recording pixels 16 GB 32 GB 64 GBStandard definition image quality STD 285 Expected number of recordable photos Recording pixels24.1M Using your camcorder abroad GMT Time-zone differences Area setting On trademarks Video