Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or who do not face towards the camera. Make sure that you set [FACE DETECTION] to [ON] (p.72) (the default setting) prior to recording, to search movies on the Face Index.
Tips You can also display the Face Index by touching (MENU) [Show others] [VIEW [PLAYBACK] category) IMAGES] (under [ FACE].
Playing back a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies with music and visual effects. Scenes for Highlight Playback differ each time Highlight Playback is selected. You can save the desired Highlight Playback scenario.

FACE].

/ to select the Touch desired movie. / to search for the Touch desired face image, then touch the desired face image to view the scene.
Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image.
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ HIGHLIGHT] (under [PLAYBACK] category).
The settings for Highlight Playback appear. The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds. Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
To stop Highlight Playback
To pause, touch To stop, touch. or.
To change the settings for Highlight Playback
After touching [ HIGHLIGHT], touch [HIGHLIGHT SET] before the Highlight Playback starts. You can set following items.
Tips You can change the settings for Highlight Playback during Highlight Playback by (OPTION). touching If you change the settings for Highlight Playback, Highlight Playback scenes are re-selected. If you change [MUSIC] after you select [THEME], the music will be selected automatically for the theme from next time.
[PLAYBACK RANGE] Set the range of movies to be played by selecting. the from and to date, then touch If no range is set, your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie. [THEME] Select one of the following: [SIMPLE], [NOSTALGIC], [STYLISH], [ACTIVE] (the default setting) The music category is selected automatically according to the theme. [MUSIC] From the music category, you can add one or more of the following: [MUSIC1] - [MUSIC4] (the default setting), [MUSIC5] - [MUSIC8] (the desired music*). * To change music files, for details, see page 34. [AUDIO MIX] The original sound is played back with the music. / to adjust the balance between Touch the original sound and the music. [SHUFFLE] To play back movies in random order, select [ON].

To save a scenario for Highlight Playback
Touch (OPTION) [ SCENARIO SAVE] [YES] during Highlight Playback.
You can save a maximum of 8 scenarios. If 8 scenarios have already been saved, [HIGHLIGHT SCENARIO full. HIGHLIGHT SCENARIOS may be erased when the SCENARIO ERASE button is pressed.] appears on the LCD screen. Touch [ SCENARIO ERASE] to delete unwanted scenarios.
To play back a saved Highlight Playback scenario
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK] [ SCENARIO] (under category) and select a scenario you want to / and touch. play back with
Notes The [PLAYBACK RANGE] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops.
Notes If movies included in the Highlight Playback scenario you are going to play are deleted or divided, the scenario is played back with those movies skipped.
To erase the saved Highlight Playback scenario
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [EDIT] [ SCENARIO ERASE] (under category) [ERASE] and select a scenario / , then touch you want to erase with [YES] .
Using PB zoom with photos
You can magnify photos from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever.
To erase all scenarios, touch (MENU) [Show others] [ SCENARIO ERASE] [EDIT] category) [ERASE ALL] (under . [YES] [YES] You can erase also by touching (OPTION) during Highlight Scenario Playback or on the scenario selection screen.

To change music files

You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them with Highlight Playback. To transfer music files, you need to install the supplied software PMB on your computer. Turn on your camcorder and computer, connect them with the supplied USB cable, then touch [DOWNLOAD MUSIC] on the camcorder screen. (If the [USB SELECT] (MENU) screen does not appear, touch [Show others] [MUSIC TOOL] (under [OTHERS] category) [DOWNLOAD MUSIC]). After the music file is transferred to the camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the music file may be damaged. Delete the (MENU) music file by touching [Show others] [MUSIC TOOL] (under [OTHERS] category) [EMPTY MUSIC], then transfer the music file again. If you delete music files using [EMPTY MUSIC], the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can restore them using Music Transfer, a software installed together with PMB. To start Music Transfer, click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB] [PMB Launcher] [Export] [Music Transfer]. For operating instructions, see [Music Transfer] help.

Play back the photo you want to magnify. Magnify the photo with T (Telephoto).

The screen is framed.

Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame.
The point where you touched on the screen is moved to the center of the display frame.
Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto).

To cancel, touch.

Playing back a series of photos (Slide show)
Touch screen. on the photo playback
The slide show begins from the selected photo.

To stop the slide show

Touch Touch

. again.

To restart the slide show
Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show.
Tips You can set continuous slide show playback (OPTION) tab by selecting [SLIDE SHOW SET] while playing photos. The default setting is [ON] (continuous playback).

Playing images on a TV

Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used.

your camcorder.

Connecting a TV using [TV CONNECT Guide]
You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT Guide].
Connect your camcorder to the TV.

HDMI OUT jack

Connectors on your camcorder
Input connectors on the TV
Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
Turn on your camcorder, and touch (MENU) [Show others] [TV CONNECT Guide] (under [OTHERS] category) on the LCD screen.

A/V Remote Connector

Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p.14).
Touch [High Definition TV]. Touch

[YES].

When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition image quality (STD).
/ to select the input Touch jack of your TV, then touch.
Play back movies and photos on your camcorder (p.28).
The connection medhod is displayed. If you touch [HINT], you can see tips for the connection or change the settings of
Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV
Connecting to a high definition TV
Component A/V Cable (supplied)
(Green) Y (Blue)PB/CB (Red)PR/CR (White) (Red)
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)

Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p.81).
HDMI Cable (sold separately)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
When you connect with component A/V cable
If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals.
When you connect with HDMI cable
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately)
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result.

(White) (Red) (Yellow)

When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S Video
A/V connecting cable (supplied)

(Yellow) (White) (Red)

When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable.
Notes When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies (MENU) with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch [Show others] [OTHER REC SET] [SHOOTING SET] category) (under [ WIDE SELECT] [4:3] (p.74).
Also set your TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details. The operation of BRAVIA Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. Tips If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned off simultaneously.
Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.

Using BRAVIA Sync

You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV. You can display index screens such as VISUAL INDEX, play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up/ down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV.

To protect photos, touch [ [ PROTECT].

PROTECT]

Touch the movies and photos to be protected.
is displayed on the selected images.

Dividing a movie

To undo the protection of movies and photos
Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 3. disappears.
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [ DIVIDE] (under [EDIT] category). Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie starts playback.
To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time
Notes You cannot select [ PRT. by date] for still images recorded on the memory card.
In step 2, touch [ PROTECT] PRT. by date]/[ PRT. by date]. [
Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes.
The movie pauses. Play and pause. toggles as you press
Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you selected the dividing point with.
To protect all photos on the same day at one time, touch [ PROTECT] [ PRT. by date].

Touch [PROTECT]

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie
To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time
In step above, select the recording date of the desired movies/photos, then touch [UNPROTECT] .

[YES]

Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it, before you try to divide it (p.40). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media. Also, do not eject the memory card while
Capturing a photo from a movie
dividing movies on the memory card. 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. If the divided movie is included in the saved Highlight Playback scenario (p.33), the movie is deleted from the scenario. Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use the supplied software PMB for more advanced editing. Tips You can divide a movie on the playback screen OPTION MENU. from
Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PHOTO CAPTURE] (under [EDIT] category).
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears.
Touch the movie to be captured.
Touch at the point where you want to capture.
Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with.
When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause.
The captured photo is saved on the recording media selected in [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p.17). , then To continue capturing, touch repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, , then repeat steps from step 2. touch

The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not (MENU) [Show appear, touch others] [USB CONNECT] (under [OTHERS] category).
Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen.
[ USB CONNECT]: Internal memory [ USB CONNECT]: Internal hard disk [ USB CONNECT]: Memory card
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.14). Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc. to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied).
The displayed recording media differ depending on the model.
Record movies on the connected device.
For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen.
Disconnect the USB cable.
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.
You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.14). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. High definition image quality (HD) movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality (STD).
S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red)

(Yellow)

Signal flow
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.
Insert the recording media in the recording device.
If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.
When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (sold separately), higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will hear no sound. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary.

TELE MACRO

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. OFF
Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.)
Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.

ON ( )

The zoom (p.24) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 25cm (about 97/8 in.).
Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually
Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.69) when it is hard to focus automatically.

GOLF SHOT

Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. You can view a series of movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form.
On the [GOLF SHOT] screen, frame the subject in the white guide frame in the center of the screen, then press START/ STOP. The 0.5 second point before START/ STOP is pressed is assumed as the moment of impact, and the period of 1.5 seconds before and 0.5 second after it (2 seconds total) is recorded. When impact sound is detected, the recording time period is automatically adjusted according to that moment.
Notes The size of photos becomes 1,920 1,080. You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. You cannot use [GOLF SHOT] when you set the image quality to standard definition image quality (STD).

The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode.
Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically. Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder. When [DUAL CAPTURE] is selected, appears on the screen in movie recording when movie standby, and changes into recording starts.

SMILE SENSITIVITY

Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function. HIGH
Detects even a slight smile.

OTHER REC SET

DIGITAL ZOOM

MEDIUM LOW

You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
Detects a normal smile. Detects a big smile.

AUDIO REC SET

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone)
You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. OFF
The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out.
The zooming zone appears when you select [160].
Up to 17 zoom is performed.
Up to 160 zoom is performed digitally. Notes When [ STEADYSHOT] is set to other than [ACTIVE], up to 12 zoom is performed optically.
The microphone records sound following zooming in or out.

AUTO BACK LIGHT

Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. ON
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level)
You can select the microphone level for recording sound. NORMAL
Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level.
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.

LOW ( )

Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.)

X.V.COLOR

You can capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.

PHOTO SETTINGS

(Items for recording photos)
Records in ordinary color range.
See Using menus (p.61) on the operation. The default settings are marked with.
Records in x.v.Color. Notes Set [ X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]: [ When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies While recording a movie

SELF-TIMER

Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. OFF

Cancels the self-timer.

Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].

WIDE SELECT

Tips You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander (p.115).
When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. 16:9 WIDE
Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.

IMAGE SIZE

You can select a photo size to be shot. 7.1M ( ) )
Records photos clearly (3,072 2,304).

5.3M (

Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (3,072 1,728).
Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen. Notes Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p.81).

1.9M (

Allows you to record more photos in relatively clear quality (1,600 1,200).

VGA(0.3M) (

Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded (640 480). Notes The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit. See page 98 for the number of recordable photos.
You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. ON
The SteadyShot function is used.
than [OFF], you cannot also set [FLASH MODE]. The flash is not flashed in movie recording mode.

(Warning indicator pertaining to the flash)
Fast flashing There is something wrong with the flash.
The smile shutter cannot be used with the current setting of the camcorder.
Tips You may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on the screen.
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
There is no HD movie management information. Create new information?

Recording media

Internal memory format error. HDD format error.
The internal recording media of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p.79) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal recording media.
You cannot record or play back movies because no high definition image quality (HD) movie management information exists. If you touch [YES], new management information is created and you can record or play back movies with high definition image quality (HD). You can record standard definition image quality (STD) movies or photos.

Data error.

An error occurred during reading or writing the internal recording media of the camcorder. If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator, there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver. Turn on your camcorder again. (HDR-CX350V/XR350V) This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder. Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back.
Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the Image Database File?
The management file is damaged, and you cannot record movies or photos. Touch [YES] to repair. You can record photos on a memory card.
The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file? HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information?

Buffer overflow

The management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new management file is created. The old recorded images on the media cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR IMG. DB F.] after creating new information, playing back the old recorded images may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software.

Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies
In countries/regions where 1080/60i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality (HD) as that of the recorded movies. You need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately) must be connected.
Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies
To view standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you need a NTSC-systembased TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be connected.

PAL-M PAL-N SECAM

Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ LANG] (under camcorder abroad. Touch [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p.82).

HDR-CX350V/XR350V

When [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] are set to [ON], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p.82).

World time difference

Time-zone differences GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05:00 +05:30 +06:00 +06:30 +07:00 +08:00 +09:00 +09:30
Area setting Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Yangon Bangkok, Jakarta Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin
Time-zone differences +10:00 +11:00 +12:00 11:00 10:00 09:00 08:00 07:00 06:00 05:00 04:00 03:30 03:00 02:00 01:00
Area setting Melbourne, Sydney Solomon Is Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein Samoa Hawaii Alaska Los Angeles, Tijuana Denver, Arizona Chicago, Mexico City New York, Bogota Santiago St.Johns Brasilia, Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Maintenance and precautions

*1 1080i specification

About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc.
A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder.

Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60C (140 F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord. Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows: You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.

Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p.114). When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period, the orange frame disappears. When you press any of ///, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last. You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using ///.

Symbols

DATA CODE..16, 76 DATE/TIME.16, 77 Date Index.31 DELETE..39 DEMO MODE..83 DIGITAL ZOOM.73 Disc recorder..59 DISPLAY SET..81 DISP OUTPUT..82 DIVIDE..41. DOWNLOAD MUSIC..34 DROP SENSOR..84 Dual Rec..27 Dubbing..43 DVDirect Express.55 DVD writer..55, 58
HD/STD SET.25 HDMI RESOLUTION.82 HIGHLIGHT.32 Highlight Playback..32 HQ..25
1080i/480i..82 16:9..81 4:3..81 480i..82
A.SHUT OFF.83 A/V connecting cable.37, 59 Abroad..100 AREA SET.82 AUDIO REC SET.73 AUTO AREA ADJ..51 AUTO BACK LIGHT..73 AUTO CLOCK ADJ.51 AVCHD format.102
IMAGE SIZE..74 INDOOR..67 InfoLITHIUM battery pack..105 INTELLIGENT AUTO.24, 91
LANDSCAPE.66 LANGUAGE SET.16, 83 LCD BL LEVEL..80 LCD BRIGHT..80 LCD COLOR.81. LOW LUX.72 LP...25
BATTERY INFO..78. Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander.116 Battery pack..12. BEACH...66 BEEP..80 BLACK FADER..67 BLT-IN ZOOM MIC.73 BRAVIA Sync..38
EDIT...39 EMPTY...79 EMPTY MUSIC.34 EXPOSURE..68 External media..52
Maintenance.102 MANAGE MEDIA.17, 79 MANUAL SETTINGS.66 Map Index.49 MEDIA FORMAT..79 MEDIA INFO..79 MEDIA SETTINGS..17. Memory card..18 Memory Stick media. 18, 104 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media.. 18, 104. Memory Stick PRO Duo media.. 18, 104. Menus..61, 64. MICREF LEVEL.73 Mirror mode..27 Moisture condensation.107 MOVIE DUB.43 MOVIE MEDIA SET.17 Movies..20, 29 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.102
FACE DETECTION.72, 91 Face Index.32. FADER..66 FH..25 FILE NO..76. Film Roll Index..31 FIREWORKS.66 FLASH LEVEL..75 FLASH MODE..75. FOCUS...69. Format..79 Fully charged..12 FX..25
CALIBRATION..108 CAMERA DATA..77 Capturing a photo from a movie..42 Charging the battery pack..12 Charging the battery pack abroad.. 14, 100 CLOCK/LANG..82 CLOCK SET..15 COMPONENT..82 CONVERSION LENS.71. COORDINATES..50 Copy...44 Creating a disc..54 CTRL FOR HDMI..84.
GENERAL SET..80 GOLF SHOT..69 GPS..47 GUIDEFRAME..71