* Operation on VAIO series computers which fulfill recommended system requirements for the supplied software (PMB) and marketed after January 2006 has been confirmed. You may not play back images directly from the Memory Stick slot on some AVCHD format compatible devices.
You can play back images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo by inserting it into the Memory Stick slot on an AVCHD format compatible device such as VAIO.*

Save recorded images.

Dubbing to other devices (p.51) The dubbing image quality (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) varies depending on the connected device. For details, see page 51. Editing on a computer (p.43) Using the supplied application software PMB, you can import images to a computer, and save images on a disc. For details, refer to the supplied software help, PMB Guide.

Delete images.

If the Memory Stick PRO Duo is full, you cannot record new images. Delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a disc. If you delete the images, you can record new images on the free Memory Stick PRO Duo space again. Deleting the selected images (p.45) Deleting all the images ([MEDIA FORMAT], p.57)
Approximate recording time of movies
The recordable time varies depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p.62) and the capacity of Memory Stick PRO Duo. Numbers in ( ) indicates the minimum recording time. (min.) Memory Stick PRO Duo capacity HD (high definition) image quality
AVC HD 16M (FH)* (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ)** (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP)** (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP)** (long play) 6 (6) 10 (9) 15 (10) 20 (15) 10 (10) 25 (20) 30 (20) 40 (35) 25 (25) 55 (40) 65 (45) 85 (70) 55 (55) 115 (80) 140 (100) 180 (145) 110 (110) 230 (160) 280 (200) 355 (290)
SD (standard definition) image quality
SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) 10 (10) 20 (10) 35 (25) 25 (25) 40 (25) 80 (50) 55 (50) 80 (50) 160 (105) 115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215) 230 (205) 340 (205) 655 (435)
* Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 1080/60i format. **Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format.
using a Memory Stick PRO Duo made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time for movies varies depending on the recording conditions, subject conditions, and the type of Memory Stick.
Tips Figures such as 16M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps. You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 scenes with HD (high definition) image quality, and 9,999 scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality. For the number of recordable still images, see page 66. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the Memory Stick PRO Duo.

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
* The [REC MODE] is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP].

Flashing Lights up

Playing back recorded movies/still images
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press
(VIEW IMAGES) (or ). The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some seconds).
Searches for images by date (p.34)
HOME MENU Previous 6 images
Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded ( for the still image).
: Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p.33). : Goes to the Face Index screen (p.33). : Displays movies with HD (high definition) image quality.* : Displays still images.
appears when you select the movie with SD (standard definition) image quality in [ SET] (p.56). /

3 Start playback.

Movies: Touch the or tab, then select the desired movie to play back.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Returns (to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen) Volume Beginning of the movie/previous movie Stops (goes to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen) * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p.70). Next movie The recording date/time* Reverse/Forward
Tips playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen. You can slow down the playback speed by touching / during pause. You can adjust the volume by touching , then touch /.
Still images: Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.
Slide show (p.35) Returns (to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen)
Goes to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p.70).
The recording date/time* Previous/Next
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again. from the LCD screen. disappears
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are automatically set (p.84). If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appears.
Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Press (HOME) (or ) to display the menu items available for setup changes (p.11, 60).
of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are fixed. For details, see page 84. You cannot use the (OPTION) menu. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.

Recording

Opens automatically when the power is switched on.

PHOTO

START/STOP
(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp /CHG (charge) lamp START/ STOP
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button.

POWER switch

the access lamp is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the Memory Stick PRO Duo. Do not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.

Starting shooting quickly (QUICK ON)
may appear when the capacity of the Memory Stick PRO Duo is not enough or when you record still images continuously. is You cannot record still images while displayed.

QUICK ON lamp

Tips When the (Movie) lamp is lit, the size of still images becomes [ 7.6M] (16:9 wide) or [5.7M] (4:3). You can record still images during recording (Still) standby in the same way as when the lamp is lit. You can also record with the flash.
When you press QUICK ON, the camcorder goes to sleep mode (power saving mode) instead of turning off. The QUICK ON lamp keeps flashing during sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again to start recording next time. Your camcorder returns to recording standby in approximately 1 second.
Tips During sleep mode, the battery is consumed at about half that of usual recording, enabling you to save battery power. The power turns off automatically if you do not operate your camcorder for a certain period during sleep mode. You can set the time that you want the camcorder to remain on before automatically turning off in sleep mode ([QUICK ON STBY], (p.75)).
Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Infrared port

Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record high quality still images during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.
When you set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON, appears. You can record images in dark places.
not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo from the camcorder until the recording of still images is complete, although recording of the movie has finished. You cannot use the flash during movie recording.
NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.79) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

Viewing still images

Touch the tab, then select the desired still image to play back.
Returns (to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen) Slide show button (p.35) Goes to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen

Previous/Next

Tips You can switch to the playback mode by (HOME) (or ) touching (VIEW IMAGES) [VISUAL INDEX].
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail.
Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index)
The face images detected during movie recording are displayed on the index screen. You can play back the movie from the selected face image.
1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on
the camcorder, and press IMAGES).

(VIEW Recording/Playback

The [VISUAL INDEX] screen appears.

(Film Roll Index).

Returns to the [VISUAL INDEX] screen

(Face Index).

Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie.

3 Touch 4 Touch

to select the desired

movie.

movie. / , then touch the desired face image to view the scene. Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image.
/ , to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want to play back. Playback starts from the selected scene.
Tips can display the [Film Roll Index] screen by (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) touching [ INDEX].
may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Set [FACE DETECTION] (p.68) to [ON] (the default setting) before recording to play back from [ INDEX].
Tips You can display the [Face Index] screen by (HOME) (VIEW IMAGES) touching [ INDEX].

4 Touch

/ to select the date of the desired image, and touch.
Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)
You can search for desired images by date efficiently.
The images of the selected date are displayed on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen.
Tips On the [Film Roll Index]/[Face Index] screen, you can use the Date Index function by following the steps 3 to 4.
cannot use the Date Index function for still images.

Using PB zoom

You can magnify still images from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.

2 Touch the

3 Touch the date on the screen.
The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen.
Play back the still image you want to magnify. Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch

Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)
Touch on the still image playback screen. The slide show begins from the selected still image. Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again.
cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.
Tips You can also play back the slide show by (OPTION) tab [SLIDE touching SHOW] on the [VISUAL INDEX] screen. While playing back a still image, you can set continuous slide show playback by selecting (OPTION) tab [SLIDE SHOW SET]. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback).
Playing the image on a TV
Connection methods and quality of the image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p.15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV (p.64).
Some settings may need to be adjusted on the TV when playing back. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.
You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide]. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. Make the required output settings on your camcorder (p.38).
A/V Remote Connector Notes
camcorder and the Handycam Station are equipped with A/V Remote Connector or A/V OUT jack (p.106, 107). Connect the A/V connecting cable or component A/V cable either to the Handycam Station or to your camcorder. If you connect A/V connecting cables or component A/V cables to both the Handycam Station and your camcorder at the same time, image disturbance may occur.
Selecting the most advantageous connection - TV CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV.
1 Turn on your camcorder, and touch
(HOME) (OTHERS) [TV CONNECT Guide]. If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page. Recording/Playback
2 Touch the answer to the question

displayed on the screen.

image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie: [ 2.1M] with HD (high definition) image quality [ 0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with SD (standard definition) image quality [VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image quality The Memory Stick PRO Duo should have enough free space. The recording date and time of captured still images is the same as the recording date and time of the movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the still image will be the date and time you captured from the movie.
at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses.
Adjusts the capturing point with more precision after the capturing. point has been selected with
Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.
When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause.

To continue capturing

Touch , then follow the steps 3 to 4. To capture a still image from another movie, touch then follow the steps 2 to 4.

To finish capturing

Touch .

Dividing a movie

Set the image quality of the movie you want to divide beforehand (p.56).
Tips The images recorded on your camcorder are called original. the Memory Stick PRO Duo while dividing the movie. It may damage the Memory Stick PRO Duo. A slight difference may occur from the point and the actual dividing where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided.

(HOME) [EDIT].

2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to be divided.
Tips can divide a movie on the playback screen (OPTION) menu. by using
at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. The movie pauses.
Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after the dividing point has. been selected with
Play and pause toggles as you press
cannot restore movies once they are divided. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder, and do not eject

Creating the Playlist

The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even if you edit or delete the movies added to the Playlist. Set the image quality in which you want to create/play/edit a Playlist beforehand (p.56).

Images

To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time
In step 2 , touch [ ADD by date]/ ADD by date]. [ The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen.
with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image quality are added to an individual Playlist.
(HOME) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. ADD] or [

2 Touch [

Playlist.
Touch / to select the recording date of. the desired movie, then touch The movies recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the movie on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen. Touch [YES] .

5 When dubbing is finished, stop the
recording device, and then your camcorder.
Connect your camcorder to a DVD writer, etc., compatible with movie dubbing via USB connection, to dub without image degradation. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p.15). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
1 Turn on your camcorder, and press
(VIEW IMAGES). Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p.73).
2 Insert the recording media in the
recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
3 Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional). Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Connect the (USB) jack of your
The [USB SELECT] screen appears automatically.
camcorder and a DVD writer, etc., with the supplied USB cable.
Tips If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB touch CONNECT]. When you save images in SD (standard definition) image quality using DVD writers, connect with the A/V connecting cable and operate it.

3 Touch [

USB CONNECT]. Editing
4 Operate the connected device, and
start recording. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the connected device.
5 After dubbing is complete, touch
[END] [YES], then disconnect the USB cable.

Attention

This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. High definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/ recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device.

This category enables you to use the Memory Stick PRO Duo for various purposes.
Setting the image quality
You can select the image quality for recording/playback/editing on your camcorder. In the default setting, the image quality is set to HD (high definition).
Tips You can perform recording/playback/editing operations for the selected image quality. When you want to change the image quality, select the image quality again.
(HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [ / SET]. The image quality setting screen appears.
You can select the image quality for movies (p.56).

MEDIA INFO

You can display the Memory Stick PRO Duo infomation such as the recordable time, etc. (p.57).
2 Touch the desired image quality.
indicates HD (high definition) image quality, and indicates SD (standard definition) image quality.

MEDIA FORMAT

You can format the Memory Stick PRO Duo to recover the recordable free space (p.57).

3 Touch [YES]

The image quality is changed.

REPAIR IMG.DB F.

You can repair the management information of the Memory Stick PRO Duo (p.58).
Checking the Memory Stick PRO Duo information
You can check the remaining recordable time for each [REC MODE] (p.62), and the approximate free and used space of the Memory Stick PRO Duo.

During

Deleting all images (Formatting)
Formatting deletes all the images to recover recordable free space. You should save important images to other devices before formatting (p.43, 51).
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Insert the Memory Stick PRO 4 Touch
Duo to be formatted into your camcorder.
Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the Memory Stick PRO Duo information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation (p.24).
IN jack on your camcorder and to a wall outlet (wall socket).
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO]. The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed.
Tips You can check the recordable free space, etc., by at the lower right on the screen. touching
(HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT].

To turn off the display

calculation for Memory Stick PRO Duo space is 1MB = 1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than MB are discarded when the Memory Stick PRO Duo space is displayed. Therefore the displayed size of the total space available on a Memory Stick PRO Duo, both used and unused, will be slightly smaller than the stated size of the Memory Stick PRO Duo. Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p.57).

Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.

ON ( )

Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.

OFF ( )

Records without flash. Notes
redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. Pre-flash does not flash when SMILE SHUTTER records still images automatically.

DIAL SETTING

You can select an item you want to set to the CAMERA CONTROL dial. For details, see page 30. Customizing your camcorder
recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. The /CHG (charge) lamp (p.15) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.

CONVERSION LENS

When using a conversion lens (optional), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake for each lens. You can select [WIDE CONVERSION]( ) or [TELE CONVERSION]( ). (The default setting is [OFF].)

FLASH LEVEL

You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH ( )
Makes the flash level higher.

NORMAL ( ) LOW ( )

Makes the flash level lower.

PHOTO SETTINGS

(Items for recording still images)
Capacity of the Memory Stick PRO Duo and the number of recordable still images (Approx.)* When the POWER switch is
Touch , then. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. /

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

(Still)

10.2M

(Unit: number of images)

IMAGE SIZE

10.2M ( )
Records still images in the highest quality (3,680 2,760).
* The number of recordable still images shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable still images is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p.110).

7.6M (

Records still images in the highest quality in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (3,680 2,070).

6.1M (

Records still images clearly (2,848 2,136).

The power does not turn on.

Attach

a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.15). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.15). Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.15).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press RESET (p.106) using a pointed object (If you press RESET, all settings,
Easy Handycam operation, nearly all the menu items will be automatically set to the default settings. For some menu items such as [ IMAGE SIZE], the setting before entering the Easy Handycam operation is maintained during the Easy Handycam operation. During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. [REC MODE] : [HD SP] or [SD SP] [FRAME SETTING] : [ON] [DATA CODE] : [DATE/TIME] Some Easy Handycam settings are maintained after Easy Handycam operation is canceled. The following menu items return to the default settings when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. [FLASH MODE] [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [SPOT FOCUS] [EXPOSURE] [FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION] [WHITE BAL.]

[COLOR [SUPER

SLOW SHTR] NIGHTSHOT] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] [MICREF LEVEL]
The /CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Your camcorder gets warm.
camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
[REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p.75). a battery into the battery holder with the +/ polarities correctly matching the +/ marks (p.108). Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote sensor. Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

Insert

the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p.15). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.15). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p.15). Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station securely (p.15).
The /CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p.57).
You cannot record a still image.
You cannot delete images stored on or format the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
maximum number of still images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the still images protected on another device.
cannot record a still image together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT]
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even when you stop recording.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.

The The

camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the Memory Stick PRO Duo.
file is damaged. file format is not supported by your camcorder (p.97).
The recording angle looks different.
recording angle may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.

The flash does not work.

The auto focus does not function.

Set The

cannot record with the flash while: Capturing still images while shooting a movie If a conversion lens (optional) is attached Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the flash with: NightShot [SPOT MTR/FCS] [SPOT METER] [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS], [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
[FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.79). recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.79).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.

Set [STEADYSHOT]

[STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.63). may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.
The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked.
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of the Memory Stick PRO Duo.

Depending

is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.

D.EFFECT (Digital effect).. 82 DATA CODE.. 70. DATE/TIME. 54, 70, 111 Date Index. 34 DC IN jack.. 15. DC plug.. 15. DELETE.. 45 DEMO MODE. 75 DETECTION SET. 68 DIAL SETTING.. 30, 65. DIGITAL ZOOM. 63 DISPLAY.. 71 Display indicators. 110 DISP OUTPUT.. 73 DIVIDE.. 48 Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround.. 27 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. 112 DST SET.. 74 Dual Rec.. 28 Dubbing.. 51
B&W (black and white). 82 Back light.. 29 Backup.. 43 Battery pack.. 15. BEACH. 80 BEEP.. 72 BLACK FADER.. 82 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone). 82 BRAVIA Sync.. 41 Button-type lithium battery.. 108
GENERAL SET.. 75 Grip belt.. 20 GUIDEFRAME.. 64
Handycam Station.. 15, 107 HD (high definition) image quality.. 8, 10 HD FH.. 62 HD HQ. 62 HD LP.. 62 HDMI cable.. 39. HDMI OUT jack.. 36 HDMI RESOLUTION. 73 HD movie management information folder. 96 HD SP.. 62

CALIBRATION.. 101

HELP.. 12 Holding the camcorder. 20 HOME MENU.. 11, 59.
MOVE.. 50 Movie.. 22, 26 MOVIE SETTINGS.. 62 MPEG. 112 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.. 97, 112 MPEG2. 96
Pre-installed rechargeable battery. 101 Print... 54 Printer.. 54
Icon.. 110. ID-1/ID-2.. 73 Image management files. 96 IMAGE SIZE.. 66 Indicators.. 111. INDOOR.. 81 InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. 98
QUICK ON.. 28 QUICK ON STBY (Quick on standby). 75
NightShot.. 28 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT. 63 NTSC.. 94. Number of recordable still images.. 66
REC LAMP (Recording lamp). 75 REC MODE (Recording mode). 62 Recording. 22, 25 Recording time.. 17 REDEYE REDUC. 65 Remaining battery. 16 REMAINING SET (movie).. 64 Remote Commander. 108 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control).. 75 Repairing the image database file.. 58 RESET button.. 106

JPEG.. 96, 112

OLD MOVIE. 82 ONE PUSH.. 81 OPTION MENU.. 76 Original. 48 OTHERS category. 44 OUTDOOR.. 81 OUTPUT SETTINGS. 73
LANDSCAPE. 80 LANGUAGE SET. 19, 74. LCD BL LEVEL (LCD backlight level). 72 LCD BRIGHT.. 72 LCD COLOR. 72 LCD panel. 20
PASTEL.. 82 PB zoom.. 34. PHOTO CAPTURE.. 47 PHOTO SETTINGS. 66 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect). 82 PictBridge.. 54 Playback.. 23, 31 Playback time. 17 Playing the image on a TV. 36 Playlist.. 49 PLAYLIST EDIT.. 49 PMB... 14. PMB Guide.. 14 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait). 80 Power cord (Mains lead). 15
Maintenance.. 97 MANAGE MEDIA category.. 56 MEDIA INFO.. 57 Memory Stick. 2, 97 Memory Stick Duo. 97 Memory Stick Duo adaptor.. 98 Memory Stick PRO Duo.. 21, 97 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo.. 97 MICREF LEVEL. 82 Mirror mode.. 29 Moisture condensation. 100

HDR-CX12

The palm-sized Sony HDR-CX12 Handycam camcorder is the worlds first camcorder with both Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology. In addition to capturing 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition8 video resolution and 10.2 megapixel still images to Memory Stick PRO Duo media 1 , the HDR-CX12 can use Smile Shutter to detect smiles and shoot still images even while simultaneously recording video.
1920x1080 Recording8 Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition8 resolution. 10.2 megapixel still image capture Carry only one compact camera for both video and still. Capture up to 10.2 megapixel still image for high resolution digital photos. Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1 Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo media1 (4GB4 included) for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing, or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices (sold separately). Smile Shutter technology Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting High Definition video. You can also set the Smile Shutter sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority. Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image. 5 Megapixel ClearVid CMOS Sensor (with Exmor -derived technology) and BIONZ Image Processor Sonys newly designed CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 5 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 10.2 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible. BIONZ Image Processor The advanced Sony BIONZ Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life. Exmor Imaging Sensor Exmor technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio. 2.7" Wide5 (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K Pixels) The 2.7" Wide5 (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Dual Record While recording video in High Definition8 you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick PRO Duo media1 (4GB 4 included). ADDITIONAL FEATURES 12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization System Professional Quality Carl Zeiss VarioSonnar T* Lens Dolby Digital 5.1ch Recording Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording Dynamic Range Optimizer Tele Macro Function Switchable HD/SD Format Recording Active Interface Shoe HDMI Connection2 with BRAVIA Sync (CEC) Technology3 USB 2.0 Interface6 InfoLITHIUM Battery with AccuPower Meter System Stamina Battery Power Management System Battery Information

Specifications

General
Imaging Device: 1/3" ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) Pixel Gross: 5660K Recording Media: Memopry Stick PRO Duo media (Mark 2) - 4 GB4 included Recording and Playback Times: When using supplied 4GBB4 Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Mark2: High Definition: FH = up to 25 min., HQ = up to 30 min. SP = up to 65 min., LP = up to 85 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 55 min., SP = up to 80 min., LP = up to 160 min. Video Actual: 2860K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9) Still Actual: 5080K Pixels (4:3), 3810K Pixels (16:9) Processor: BIONZ image processor Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Still Picture Resolution: 10.2 megapixel USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) i.LINK Interface: N/A Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) Headphone Jack: Yes Microphone Input: N/A S-Video Input(s): N/A S-Video Output(s): Included in A/V Remote HDMI Connection Output(s): Yes (mini2 Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video/S Video/Audio/Component Out/Remote Active Interface Shoe: Yes

Display

LCD Screen: 2.7" wide1 touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display (211k pixels) Viewfinder: N/A

Hardware

Docking Station: Yes (Handycam Station cradle) Flash: Yes Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1 Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto Assignable Dial: Yes S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1 Microphone: Built-in Zoom Mic

Convenience

USB Streaming: N/A SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes, Optical Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe) White Balance: 5 lux(Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed ) Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Minimum Illumination: 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed ) Face Detection: Yes - video and still Hybrid: N/A Hybrid Plus: N/A Quick On: Yes Dual Record: Yes Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function. Smile Shutter: Yes, for still images and dual capture

Optics/Lens

35mm Equivalent: 49 - 588mm (4:3 Camera Mode),40 - 480mm (16:9 Camera Mode) Aperture: F1.8-3.1 Exposure: Touch Panel Filter Diameter: 37mm Focal Distance: 4.9 - 58.8mm Focus: Full range auto / Manual Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Optical Zoom: 12x Digital Zoom: 150x Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*

Power Consumption: 4.5W Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60) Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Multiple Language Display: Yes Remote Control: Yes, RMT-835 Slide Show Mode: Yes Light/Flash: Yes Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait (Soft Portrait), Spotlight, Beach, Snow Picture Effect(s): Sepia, Monotone, Pastel Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie PictBridge Compatible: Yes Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes Low Light Capability: Super NightShot Infrared System Fader Effect(s): Black, White Face Index: Yes Film Roll Index: Yes Photo Capture from Movie: Yes Dubbing Button: Yes PhotoTVHD: Yes x.v.Color : Yes SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes, Optical USB Streaming: N/A BRAVIA Sync : Yes
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00 (Not supported on Mac OS)

Dimensions

Weight: 1lb (450g) with Battery Measurements: 3 3/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (83x76x138mm)

Supplied Accessories

4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media (Mark 2) Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (ACL200) InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60) Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT-835) Handycam Station cradle (DRCA-C200) Component Video Cable Multi A/V Cable (Stereo) Application CD-ROM w/ Driver USB Cable UPC Code: 027242732438
1. 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) supplied with HDR-CX12. Additional Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately. 2. Requires HDTV with HDMI connector and equivalent display capability. Image quality will vary. 3. Requires BRAVIA Theatre Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owners manual to determine compatibility. 4. 4GB means 4 billion bytes. Available storage capacity may vary and a portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 5. Viewable area measured diagonally. 6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 7. Compatible BRAVIA HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the BRAVIA TV instruction manual. 8. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. 9. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Sony, Handycam, ClearVID, Exmore, BIONZ, HDNA, Super SteadyShot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Clear Photo LCD Plus, x.v. Color, BRAVIA, Sync, Memory Stick, AVCHD and the Sony and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, Inc. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Screen Images Simulated

Format(s) Supported: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2 Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2 Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal: N/A Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal) Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB)6
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