On the menu items, LCD panel, viewnder, and lens
A menu item that is grayed out is not
Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, lms, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Playing back HDV tapes on other devices
A tape recorded in the HDV format cannot be played back on a device that is not compatible with the HDV format. The screen appears blue. Check the contents of tapes by playing them back on this camcorder prior to playing them back on other devices.

On this manual

The images of the LCD screen and the viewnder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 19).
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T*-coated to suppress unwanted reections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

Table of Contents

Note on the icons used in this manual
: Features available for the HDV format only. : Features available for the DV format only.

Read this rst....2

Trying out the new HDV format!...10 Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!..11
Step 1: Checking supplied items...12 Step 2: Charging the battery pack...13 Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder rmly.16 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewnder..18 Step 5: Using the touch panel...19

DV format pictures Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

LCD panel closed
* When the LCD backlight turns on. On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG). The CHG (charge) lamp ashes during charging, or the battery information (p. 29) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions. The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery Info only.) The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. Use the supplied or optional Sony InfoLITHIUM battery pack (M series). You cannot use the battery pack NP-FM30 with your camcorder. When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use a NP-QM71D or NP-QM91D battery pack.
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder rmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. When using it for the rst time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 20). Lamps that light up CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape. CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a Memory Stick Duo. PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
When you slide the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and time will be displayed on the LCD screen for about 5 seconds.
3 Hold the camcorder correctly.
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the
lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt.
4 Ensure a good grip, then fasten 2 Slide the POWER switch
the grip belt. repeatedly in the direction of the arrow to turn on the respective lamp.
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it down while pressing the green button.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
At the time of purchase, the power will be set to turn off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation attempted for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power. ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 61).
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewnder

The LCD panel

Step 7: Inserting a tape or a Memory Stick Duo (Continued)

Memory Stick Duo

You can use only a Memory Stick Duo marked with or (p. 103).
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the image quality or the image size. For details, see page 49.
Insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks.

Access lamp

If you force the Memory Stick Duo into the slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick Duo slot, or image data may be damaged.
To eject a Memory Stick Duo
Lightly push the Memory Stick Duo in once.
When the access lamp is lit or ashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the Memory Stick Duo, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. Make sure that the Memory Stick Duo does not pop up and drop off when inserting and removing it from your camcorder.

Recording

Remove the lens cap. PHOTO
POWER switch REC START/ STOP REC START/STOP
1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on
the respective lamp to select a recording medium. Movies on tape: The CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Still images on Memory Stick Duo: The CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up.*
* The image size ratio is set by default to 4:3.

2 Start recording.

Movies
Press REC START/STOP (or ).

60min REC 60min

Still images
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus (), then press it fully ().

Beep Shutter click

[STBY][REC]
To stop the movie recording, press REC START/STOP again.
The pictures are recorded in the HDV format in the default setting (p. 56).

FlashingLights up

A shutter sound is heard. When disappears, the image has been recorded.
You can record a still image on a Memory Stick Duo, while recording movies on a tape or in standby mode by pressing PHOTO deeply. Still images will be xed to image size [1440 810] in the HDV format, [1080 810] (4:3) or [1440 810] (16:9) in the DV format.

turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp.
2 Press SEARCH M. 3 Press (previous)/(next)
to select a recording date.

60 min 0:00:00:min

DATE -01 SEACH

P.MENU

Press STOP.
The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.
Connecting to a TV for viewing
Connection methods and image quality will differ depending on what TV to be connected and connectors used. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 13). See page 39 for Notes on Connection and refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select connection method depending on what TV to be connected with and connectors the TV is equipped with.
high denition TV HD (high denition) image quality *
16:9 TV or 4:3 TV SD (standard denition) image quality *

i.LINK (for HDV1080i)

COMPONENT IN

i.LINK

S VIDEO

VIDEO/ AUDIO

See page 37 for connecting methods. See page 39 for notes on connection.
See page 37 for connecting method and 38 for connecting method , and. See page 39 for notes on connection.
Set the menu on your camcorder before connection. The TV may not recognize the video signal properly when changing [VCR HDV/DV] and [i.LINK CONV] settings after connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional). * Pictures recorded in the DV format is played back as SD (standard denition) images regardless of connection.

Jacks on your camcorder

Open the jack cover and connect the cable.

: Signal ow

Type Camcorder

Menu Setting

(STANDARD SET)

i.LINK cable (optional)

[VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] [OFF] (p.59)
Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (Red) (White) (Yellow)
Do not connect the video plug (yellow). (STANDARD SET)
[VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] [1080i/480i] (p. 59)

i.LINKcable (optional)

[VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (p. 56) [i.LINK CONV] [ON HDVDV] (p. 59) [TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 59)
* Change the settings depending on the TV connected.
Connecting to a TV for viewing (Continued)
Do not connect the video plug (yellow).
[VCR HDV/DV] [AUTO] (p. 56) [COMPONENT] [480i] (p. 59) [TV TYPE] [16:9]/[4:3]* (p. 59)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)

(Red) (White) (Yellow)

MEMORY SET menu (p. 49)
STILL SET ALL ERASE FORMAT FILE NO. NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER PB FOLDER

PICT.APPLI. menu (p. 52)

FADER D. EFFECT PICT. EFFECT SLIDE SHOW INT.REC-STL SHOT TRANS DEMO MODE

PictBridge PRINT

Position of lamp:

MEMORY

PLAY/EDIT

EDIT/PLAY menu (p. 55)

VAR. SPD PB REC CTRL BURN DVD END SEARCH
STANDARD SET menu (p. 56)
VCR HDV/DV REC FORMAT DV SET VOLUME MULTI-SOUND MIC LEVEL EXT SUR MIC LCD/VF SET COMPONENT i.LINK CONV TV TYPE USB SELECT DISP GUIDE STATUS CHECK GUIDEFRAME COLOR BAR DATA CODE REMAINING REMOTE CTRL REC LAMP BEEP DISP OUTPUT MENU ROTATE A.SHUT OFF CALIBRATION

TIME/LANGU. menu (p. 61)

CLOCK SET WORLD TIME LANGUAGE

CAMERA SET menu

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (SPOT METER/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 40 for details on selecting menu items. SUNSET&MOON**( )
Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets, general night views or reworks.

PROGRAM AE

You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 27). AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [PROGRAM AE] function.

LANDSCAPE**(

Select to shoot distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in between the camcorder and the subject.
Items with one asterisk (*) can be adjusted to focus on subjects only a short distance away. Items with two asterisks (**) can be adjusted to focus on subjects farther away. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

SPOTLIGHT*( )

Select to prevent peoples faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

Soften Sharpen

SHUTTR SPEED
You can manually adjust and x the shutter speed for your convenience. Depending on the shutter speed, you can make the subject look still, or on the contrary, emphasize the uidity of movement. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to OFF beforehand (p. 27). AUTO
Select to adjust the shutter speed automatically.

ONE PUSH (

The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light. Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to ll the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. ashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops ashing.
Keep framing a white object while is ashing quickly. ashes slowly if white balance

MANUAL

Adjust the shutter speed using /. You can select a shutter speed between 1/10000 second and 1/4 second. Slower

125, 180, 250

Faster
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)
For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears on the screen. When shooting a bright subject, setting the shutter speed to a faster value is recommended. At a slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually. When recording under a discharge tube such as a uorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp, horizontal bands may appear in the screen or color discrepancies may occur depending on the shutter speed. The setting you have made will return to the default setting if you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
When the white balance is set to a lower value, pictures appear bluish, and when set to a higher value, pictures appear reddish.

SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen.

AUTO SHUTTER

Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed when recording in bright conditions if you set it to [ON] (the default setting).
Set the FOCUS/ZOOM switch to

MANUAL (p. 26).

Touch the subject on the screen. Touch [END].

AE SHIFT

When the exposure (p. 26) is set automatically, you can adjust the exposure using (dark)/ (bright). and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is anything other than the default setting.

FLASH SET

FLASH LEVEL

HIGH( )

Makes the ash level higher.

CAMERA COLOR

You can adjust the color intensity with /. appears when [CAMERA COLOR] is anything other than the default setting.
Decreases color intensity Increases color intensity

NORMAL( ) LOW( )

Makes the ash level lower.

REDEYE REDUC

You can prevent redeye by activating the ash before recording. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (ash) (p. 28) repeatedly to select a setting.

To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF] in step.

SHOT TRANS

You can register the settings of focus and zoom and then change the recording setting from the current one to the registered one, resulting in a smooth transition of scenes (Shot transition).

SHOT A

See page 70.

SHOT B

Set the zoom (p. 26) and focus (p. 27) at the desirable setting and press [STOREA]. [SHOT-A] ashes and will be registered. Register [STORE-B] as well.
Touch [NEXT][EXEC-A] or [EXEC-

EDIT/PLAY menu

Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.) The default settings are marked with. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 40 for details on selecting menu items.
Pictures in the HDV format may appear distorted during: Picture search Reverse playback
REC CTRL (Movie recording control)

See page 67.

VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback)
You can play back in various modes while viewing movies.
Touch the following buttons during

BURN DVD

When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD) using this command. See Creating a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD) (p. 78) for details.
The quality of the picture to be copied to DVDs is SD (standard denition).

playback.

To Touch
change the playback direction* play back slowly**

(frame)

To reverse direction : (frame) (frame) during playback pause. To reverse direction: (frame) during frame playback.

END SEARCH

The most recently recorded picture is played back for about 5 seconds and then stops automatically.

play back frame by frame

Stops [END SEARCH].
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom, or in the center of the screen. This is not a malfunction. **Pictures output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack cannot be played back smoothly in slow mode.
To return to the normal playback mode, touch (Play/Pause) twice (once from frame playback).
You will not hear the recorded sound. You may see mosaic-like images of the previously played picture. Pictures in the HDV format are not output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack when they are paused or played back in other than normal playback mode.

If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like noise may appear or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between the scenes.

WIDE SELECT

AUDIO MIX
You can select the picture size for the TV to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. 16:9 WIDE
You can record the picture for the full screen.
You can monitor the sound recorded on the tape using another device with audio dubbing during playback.

0:00:00:00

) Touch / to adjust the balance of the original sound (ST1) and the sound recorded afterwards (ST2), then touch.
The original sound (ST1) is output at the default setting. The adjusted audio balance returns to the default setting when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
You can record the picture for the normal screen.
On the LCD screen or viewnder when setting to [16:9 WIDE]

On a 4:3 TV screen*

VOLUME

On a 16:9 wide TV screen

to adjust the volume.

MULTI-SOUND

* The playback picture may look different depending on the TV connected. A recorded [16:9 WIDE] image played back on a 4:3 TV has the same width as the original but is cropped horizontally. For better viewing on the 4:3 TV, set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] on your camcorder when recording a picture.
You can select whether to play back audio recorded using other devices with dual sound or stereo sound. STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or stereo sound).
Plays back with main sound or the left channel sound.

AUDIO MODE

Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds).

12BIT

Plays back with sub sound or the right channel sound.
You can play back, but cannot record a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. The setting returns to [STEREO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

16BIT (

Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality).
When recording in the HDV format, sound is automatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.
STANDARD SET menu (Continued)

MIC LEVEL

You can adjust the recording sound level manually. AUTO
Select to adjust the recording sound level automatically.

LCD/VF SET

The recorded picture will not be affected by this operation.

7 Touch

[MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [BURN DVD] . Click to DVD starts up and the on-screen instructions appear on your computer.
The disc tray comes out automatically. To create another DVD with the same content, touch [YES]. The disc tray comes out. Place a new writable DVD in the disc drive. Then, repeat step 9 and 10.
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to Click to DVD) (Continued)
Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. When [CONVERTING] or [WRITING] is displayed on the screen, capturing of pictures has already nished. Even if you disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on your computer. When any of the following occurs, copying of the picture is canceled. A DVD containing the data up to the point the operation was canceled is created. Refer to the help les of Click to DVD Automatic Mode Launcher for details. When there is a blank portion of 10 seconds or longer on the tape. When the data of the tape contains a date before the recording date of the later images. When normal and wide size pictures are recorded on the same tape. You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: While playing back a tape While recording images onto a Memory Stick Duo When Click to DVD is started up from the computer
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer.

Overall operations

The power does not turn on.
The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 13). Use the AC Adaptor to connect to a wall outlet (p. 13).
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press the RESET button (p. 29) using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset, except the Personal Menu items.)

Set [COMPONENT] on the (STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 59). When you are using the component video cable (supplied), make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 36).
The picture appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing a picture recorded in the 16:9 wide mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] on the (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 59) and play back the picture. Before recording, select [DV SET] from the (STANDARD SET) menu and set [ WIDE SELECT] to [4:3] (p. 57).
appears on the LCD screen.
This appears when you play back a tape recorded on other recording devices using a 4ch microphone (4CH MIC REC). This camcorder does not comply with the 4ch microphone recording standard.
The supplied Remote Commander does not function.
Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 60). 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 a new battery. Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/ polarities correctly matching the +/ marks. (p. 110). Remove the conversion lens (optional) as the remote sensor may be obstructed by it.
Another VCR malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
Select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE].
You cannot use [PROGRAM AE] together with: NightShot [COLOR BAR] [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT]
TELE MACRO [COLOR SLOW S] When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27)
You cannot use [SPOT METER].
You cannot use [SPOT METER] together with: NightShot [COLOR BAR] [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW S] When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27) If you set [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is automatically set to [AUTO].
[WHITE BAL.] does not function.
You cannot use [WHITE BAL.] together with: NightShot [COLOR BAR] When the AUTO LOCK switch is set to ON (p. 27)

Eject the cassette, remove the power source, and then leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette lid open (p. 108).
Moisture condensation has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then reinsert the cassette (p. 108).
(Warning indicator pertaining to Memory Stick Duo)
Memory Stick Duo is not inserted (p. 22).
Clean the head using a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 108).
(Warning indicators pertaining to Memory Stick Duo)*
The Memory Stick Duo is damaged. The Memory Stick Duo is not formatted correctly (p. 51).

C:31: / C:32:

Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and insert the cassette, then operate your camcorder again. Do not perform this procedure if moisture starts to condense (p. 108). Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operate your camcorder again. Change the cassette. Press RESET (p. 29), and operate your camcorder again.
(Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible Memory Stick Duo)*
An incompatible Memory Stick Duo is inserted (p. 103).
(Warning indicators pertaining to the tape)

Slow ashing:

There is less than 5 minutes remaining on the tape. No cassette is inserted.* The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 101).*

E:61: / E:62: / E:91:

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from E.

Fast ashing:

The tape has run out.*

does not disappear.

* You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen (p. 60).
(Eject cassette warning)*
The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock (p. 101).
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.
Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 108). The self-diagnosis display code is displayed (p. 96).

Battery

Use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (p. 105). Battery level is low.
Change the battery (p. 13, 105)
(Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion)*
The image is protected (p. 69).
(Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the Memory Stick Duo)*
The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo is set to lock (p. 103).
Old battery. Use a new one (p. 105).
Re-attach the power source (p. 13).
(Warning indicator pertaining to the ash) Slow ashing:

Still charging

Moisture condensation
Moisture condensation. Eject the cassette (p. 108). Moisture condensation. Turn off for 1H (p. 108).

Do not put a label along this border.

Labeling position

After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid distortion of the picture or the sound. The cassette should then be put in its case, and stored in an upright position.
When cleaning the gold-plated
connector Generally, clean the gold-plated connector on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after every 10 times it has been ejected. If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator may not be indicated correctly.

Gold-plated connector

As of 1st of June, 2005 (including models on sale in the near future)
Some models are not available depending on the country or region.

About the Memory Stick

A Memory Stick is a compact, portable IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a oppy disk. You can use only a Memory Stick Duo, which is about the half size of a standard Memory Stick in your camcorder. However, appearance on the list below does not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo in your camcorder.
Types of Memory Stick Recording/ Playback the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use.
On a Memory Stick Duo with a write-protect tab
You can prevent accidental erasure of images when you slide the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick Duo with a small tapered object, to the write-protect position. The Memory Stick Duo supplied with your camcorder is not equipped with a write-protect tab.
Memory Stick(without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo(without MagicGate)*1 MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo

(with MagicGate)*1

*2*3 *3 *2*3
Image data may be damaged in the following cases. Compensation for damaged image data will not be made.
If you eject the Memory Stick Duo, turn the power off on your camcorder, or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image les on the Memory Stick Duo (while the access lamp is lit or ashing). If you use the Memory Stick Duo near magnets or magnetic elds.

WHITE FADER. 52 Wide angle.. 26 WIDE SELECT. 57 WIDE STEREO. 58 Windows. 73, 74 WORLD TIME.. 61 Write-protect tab. 101, 103
ZEBRA.. 47 Zero set memory. 34 ZERO SET MEMORY button.. 34 Zoom. 26 Zoom lever.. 26 Zoom ring.. 26
USB jack.. 72 USB SELECT.. 59 Using abroad.. 100
VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback).. 55 VCR HDV/DV. 56 VF B.LIGHT (Viewnder brightness).. 58 Video head.. 108 Video operation buttons. 31 Viewnder.. 18 Brightness. 58 Viewnder lens adjustment lever.. 18 VOLUME.. 57 Volume.. 25 V-OUT/PANEL.. 61
Warning indicators.. 96 Warning messages. 96 WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift). 46 WHITE BAL. (White balance).. 45 White Balance Shift. 46

On trademarks

Memory Stick, Duo, Duo, , Memory Stick , Memory Stick PRO , MagicGate, , MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. i.LINK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

is a trademark.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries. HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Compact High Definition Series Sony HDR-HC1/HVR-A1
Designed for the most discriminating underwater videographer, the AV-MC-HC1/A1 is a rugged, reliable, high quality and very cost effective Marine Case for the Sony HDR-HC1 and HVR-A1 ultra compact High Definition camcorders. Suitable for wet weather, water sports and underwater video applications to depths of 80 meters/275 feet, it is compact, easy to set up, and easy to use. Supplied with our new high resolution wide angle conversion lens it provides an extreme wide angle of view for dramatically clearer, more colorful underwater pictures. The dome port optical system corrects for distortions and aberrations that would otherwise occur, yet true, magnified macro and zooming functions are still possible. An optional underwater color correction filter is also available that restores a natural color balance, providing rich saturated colors - even at depth. The HC1 provides white balance override which will suit many users needs. Those requiring settable white balance should consider the HVR-A1 which, in addition to cinegamma, cineframe and other features, has a user button which can be set to do white balance and is easily accessible in the housing. One of the most important features of the AV-MC-HC1 is the use of patented X-ring seal technology. The X-ring seal provides double sealing for extremely high reliability. Clear endplates allow the user to clearly see the seals to easily verify that the seal has been made before entering the water - and throughout the dive. The clear backplate also provides superior visibility of the cameras LCD screen which is opened inside the housing for exceptional visibility over enclosed aluminum housings and makes an accessory LCD unnecessary. The housing also provides excellent functionality for the cameras 2.8 megapixel still mode. Ultra Compact, Professional High Definition underwater video system X-ring double main seals for high reliability. Clear 1 Acrylic Endplates for Full visibility of main seals. High resolution, fully corrected, dome port underwater optics. Heavy wall high grade PVC cylindrical main body combines the most pressure resistant design with a rugged and completely corrosion proof material. Stainless steel closure clamps provide quick and easy installation and removal of the camcorder, with a spring loaded safety locking feature, to prevent accidental opening. Control of major video camera functions, as well as 2.8 megapixel still camera function. Settable white balance on HVR-A1. Optional SuperNova 250w light. Battery that fits inside housing!
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AquaVideo AV-MC-HC1/A1

For: Weight: Length: Diameter: Displacement: Standard Controls: Optional SuperNova 250 compact Underwater Lighting System: Sony HDR-HC1 HiDef camcorder - also HVR-A1 pro version 9.8 lbs. (16 lbs. w/underwater ballast weight) 11.2 inches. 7 inches. 19.8 lbs. (This is the total weight of the system with camcorder, battery,wide angle lens, housing and ballast weight for underwater use.) 80 Meters/275 feet. Power, Trigger, & Zoom, Auto/Manual Focus, Photo shot control for stills, mode select control (Settable White Balance, Manual focus control, nightshot etc. are available)

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Price: $ 1499.00

(wide conversion lens included) Price for the HVR-A1 pro version is $1649 and includes controls for exposure and the user set button which can be set to do white balance. Either camera will work in either housing.
$ 1399.00 (inc. 24 Volt NiMH Battery, Lamphead, Charger) Battery fits inside housing with cable to external lamphead which allows use of 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, and 250 watt tungsten bulbs. Equivalent to 125 watt HID or 65 watt HID even with filter to correct to daylight color temperature. Battery and lamphead weight replace ballast weight, so the overall weight/size is unchanged, making a phenomenally compact, complete professional HD housing/lighting system.
AquaVideo 2265 Columbia Ft. Lauderdale, FL 660-0062 (FAX call) www.aquavideo.com info@aquavideo.com At show contact Michael Hastings at cell phone 6600