Sony HDR-TD30, HDR-TD30V

How to charge the pre-installed

rechargeable battery

Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet

(wall socket) using the supplied AC

Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen

closed for more than 24 hours.

Contents

Main HDR-TD30/TD30V http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 4-450-148-13(1) Recording/Playback 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 Read this first CAUTION Battery pack AC Adaptor Note on the power cord (mains lead) For the customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information CAUTION Note For the State of California , USA only About language setting On recording Viewing 3D movies Notes on use LCD Panel 1 http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 3 of your camcorder within the support page. Table of contents Recording/Playback Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index Page Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Page To fasten the grip belt Wireless Remote Commander Getting started Supplied Items Charging the battery pack 1 the battery pack. 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 a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Notes on the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack abroad Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tips on using [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] Changing the language setting To turn off the power To adjust the angle of the LCD panel To turn off the beep sound Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off]. Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. 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 Page Recording/Playback Recording Recording movies 1 2 3 1 2 3 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. Optimum distance from the subject to record 3D movies Page Playback 1 2 3 4 5 on the LCD screen for various playback operations. To view 3D movies on the LCD screen Screen display on the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD30V) 1 2 3 Screen display on the Map View To play back images with other devices Advanced operations Adjusting the depth of 3D movies Adjusting the depth during recording 1 2 Adjusting the depth during playback Recording images with various settings Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) 1 Size] [ REC Mode]. 2 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Touch one of the faces targeted. To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (Intelligent Auto) Select [On] at the right bottom of the recording screen of movies or photos. To record images brighter than those recorded using the Intelligent Auto function Recording information on your location (HDR-TD30V) Playing images on a TV Connecting to a 3D TV Connecting to a high definition TV Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV 1 Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound On an HDMI cable 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 Editing Editing Editing on your camcorder movie playback screen. Deleting movies and photos 1 [Delete]. 2 Capturing a photo from a movie 1 2 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) Checking the computer system Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer 1 Notes on installation To disconnect your camcorder from the computer 2 Select [Yes] on the camcorder screen. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Starting the PlayMemories Home software 1 2 Saving images with an external device Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder 1 2 3 4 Saving images on an external media device 1 the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Saving images with an external device 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 Page Customizing your camcorder Using menus 1 2 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 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. 3D 2D Expected number of recordable photos On bit-rate and recording pixels Page About handling of your camcorder On use and care Shoe cover Built-in USB Cable Battery pack LCD Screen Jack cover When not using your camcorder for a long time Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature Notes on charging through the USB cable Moisture condensation When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Notes on optional accessories Active Interface Shoe On Wireless Remote Commander To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander WARNING On handling the LCD screen LCD screen On handling the casing To clean the flash About care and storage of the lens Page Specifications System Input/Output connectors LCD screen General AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 On trademarks END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. SOFTWARE LICENSE GRANT OF LICENSE DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROHIBITION ON EXPORT SEVERABILITY GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION ENTIRE AGREEMENT GOVERNMENT END USERS Copyright and trademark information Australia Screen indicators Left Center Right Bottom Index F G H I You will find the menu lists on pages 56 to 59.