Continued ,

About language setting
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. 22).
About the marks used in this manual
The operations available depend on the disc used. The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation.
On playing the disc on other devices
You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. These marks indicate the discs that can be used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality.

About this manual

The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from the actual images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice. Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model HDR-UX7E.
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 reflections 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

Read this before operating your camcorder..2 Subject examples and solutions.. 9
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7E).. 35

Viewing the images..37

Using PB zoom.. 39 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show).. 39
Operation flow.. 10 Selecting the right disc.. 12 HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus.. 14
Playing the image on a TV.40

Editing

(OTHERS) category.45 Deleting images..45 Dividing the image.47 Creating the Playlist..48 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders..50 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer).51

Getting Started

on your camcorder.

5 Perform the operation, following
the instructions on the screen.

2 Press

To turn off the HOME MENU

(HOME) A or B. Touch.

(HOME) B
B When you want to know something about the function of each item on the HOME MENU - HELP

1 Press

(HOME) A

(HOME).

The HOME MENU appears.
3 Touch the desired category.
Example: (OTHERS) category

2 Touch

(HELP). (HELP) button
The bottom of the turns orange.
3 Touch the item you want to know

the content.

When you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO].

To deactivate the HELP

Touch (HELP) again in step 2.

Using the OPTION MENU

Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. You will find it easy to make various settings. See page 77 for further details.

(OPTION)

Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 18) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (HDR-UX3E/UX5E), NP-FH70 (HDRUX7E) (1) (p. 18)
CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p. 84) Mains lead (1) (p. 18) Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
Component video cable (1) (p. 41)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 41, 50)

USB cable (1) (p. 51)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 119)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

DC IN jack Battery
CHG (charge) lamp DC plug Jack cover To the wall socket Mains lead

AC Adaptor

You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p. 106) after attaching it to your camcorder.
You can use only the H series of InfoLITHIUM battery pack with your camcorder.
Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. Match the v mark on the DC plug with the v mark on your camcorder.
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor and the wall socket. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.
1 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
2 Raise the viewfinder, then attach
the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
To remove the battery pack

You need to finalize a recorded disc to make it compatible with playback on other devices or computers. See page 53 on finalizing operation.
You cannot make additional recordings on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you finalize the disc, even if there is free space on the disc. The disc menu is fixed to [STYLE1]. You cannot record additional materials on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 61).
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY A again. from the screen. disappears
Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Touch (HOME) B or C to display adjustable menu settings (p. 14, 62).
You can neither delete nor edit movies on the disc during Easy Handycam operation. Most of the settings return to the default setting automatically. However, some menu items are fixed to certain settings. For details, see page 89. When formatting DVD-RW discs with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is fixed to VIDEO (p. 59). (OPTION) does not appear on the screen. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to the images, or if you want to make various settings.
Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam operation
During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use some buttons/functions, since most of the items are set automatically (p. 89). If you press a button that does not work, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear on the screen.

Recording the images

(HOME) E (HOME) D
PHOTO F Lens cover Opens in accordance with the setting of the POWER switch.

START/STOP C

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

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt in the order shown below, then hold your camcorder securely.
If the ACCESS lamp (p. 24, 26) is on after recording is finished, it means that data is still being written onto the disc or Memory Stick Duo. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor.
Movies are recorded on the disc. See page 13 for the recording time.
Still images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo. See page 68 for the number of recordable images.
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP B or C.
Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp.
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds).
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
To record high resolution still images on the Memory Stick Duo during shooting a movie (Dual Rec)

See page 33.

The red appears beside. When the red disappears, the image is recorded.

(HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC].
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7E)
You can assign one menu item you use often to the camera control dial. Since the focus adjustment is assigned to the camera control dial in the default setting, the operation below is described as adjusting the focus using the dial.

MANUAL

5 Press START/STOP. An about 3 second-movie is recorded as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie. When [Recording] disappears, recording is finished.
Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording.

To change the setting

Touch (OPTION) t , then select the setting you want to change. [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].
Camera control dial 1 Press MANUAL to activate the manual adjustment mode. Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. 2 Rotate the camera control dial to adjust the focus.

[3sec AFTER]

Item you can assign to the camera control dial
One of following items: [FOCUS] (p. 79) [EXPOSURE] (p. 80) [AE SHIFT] (p. 64)

[3sec BEFORE]

[WB SHIFT] (p. 65)
To assign a menu item to the camera control dial
1 Press and hold MANUAL for a few seconds. The [DIAL SETTING] screen appears.
2 Rotate the camera control dial and select the item to be assigned. 3 Press MANUAL. b Notes
Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the camera control dial. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [EXPOSURE] will override [AE SHIFT]. If you select [RESET] in step 2, all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default settings.
The functions of the items that can be assigned to the camera control dial are the same as those of menu operation. You can assign the menu item to the camera control dial in the HOME MENU by selecting (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS]/ [PHOTO SETTINGS] t [DIAL SETTING] (p. 67).

Viewing the images

Lens cover Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). (HOME) E
Zoom lever F POWER switch A
(HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) C (VIEW IMAGES) B

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

When using either the NightShot (p. 34) or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 82) function to record, you can record clearer images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 34). Remove the conversion lens (optional). The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.
Up to 10 zoom is performed optically.
Up to 10 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 zoom is performed digitally.

80 (HDR-UX3E/UX5E)

Up to 10 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 80 zoom is performed digitally.

WIDE SELECT

When recording with SD (standard definition) image quality, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV. B 16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.

STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural.
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter)
The shutter speed becomes 1/25 seconds automatically when shooting in dark places (the default setting is [ON]).
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE.

X.V.COLOR

When recording, set to [ON] to 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.
Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the recorded content will be played back on an x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to [OFF] (the default setting). If the movies recorded with this function [ON] is played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly. [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]: when the disc is not formatted with HD (high definition) image quality. while recording a movie.
The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. b Notes
Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
Shoots portraits with background using a flash in still image recording mode.

CANDLE ( )

Shoots candlelit scenes, without spoiling the atmosphere.

SUNRISE&SUNSET* (

Shoots sunrises or sunsets full of atmosphere. 1 Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen.

FIREWORKS* (

If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled.
Fireworks are recorded in all their splendor.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. B AUTO
The white balance is adjusted automatically.

LANDSCAPE*(

Shoots 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.

OUTDOOR (

PORTRAIT (
The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps
Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.

INDOOR (n)

Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps

SPOTLIGHT**(

Prevents peoples faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

BEACH**(

ONE PUSH (
Shoots seaside or lake side; the blue of the water will be recorded clearly.

SNOW**(

Prevents peoples faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as on a ski slope.
* Adjusted to focus only on objects farther away. **Adjusted not to focus on objects a short distance away.
The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light. 1 Touch [ONE PUSH]. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 3 Touch [ ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep shooting a white object while is flashing quickly. flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching. set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].

Your camcorder gets warm.
This is because the power has been turned on for a long time. This is not a malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 18). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 97).
The image in the viewfinder is not clear.
Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 23).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The temperature of the environment is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 18). The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use.
The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.
No image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p. 23).

Discs/Memory Stick Duo

The disc cannot be removed.
Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p. 18). The disc is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up to 10 minutes to remove the disc. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is completed (p. 55).
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The temperature of the environment is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 18).

LCD screen/viewfinder

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) (p. 23).
Images cannot be deleted.
The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. Images cannot be deleted depending on the type and mode of a disc (p. 12).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 109).
Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.
Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p. 66).
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation.

A movie that is too short cannot be divided. A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.
A scene cannot be deleted. Playback freezes for an instant between the scenes.
You are using a disc that forbids a scene to be deleted (p. 12).
You cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.
Unable to copy the images from a disc to a Memory Stick Duo.
You cannot copy a movie from a disc to a Memory Stick Duo as a still image during playback on your camcorder.
the requirements of the connected device (p. 74). When you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 41). Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images.
You cannot hear the sound.
When you are using the component video cable, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 41, 43). When you are using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/ V connecting cable are connected (p. 43).

Unable to finalize.

Battery is running out during finalizing. Use the AC Adaptor. The disc has already been finalized. In the case of following discs, follow the required procedure to record additional material (p. 61): DVD+RW DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing a image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 74) and play back the image.
Unable to perform [UNFINALIZE].
You cannot perform [UNFINALIZE] on the following discs: DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing a image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices.
You may not be able to edit a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices.
Dubbing/Connecting to other devices
You cannot dub correctly.
You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of another device for dubbing a image from your camcorder (p. 50).

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

C:04:00

101-0001 (Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing
The file is damaged. The file is unreadable.
(Warning indicator pertaining to discs) Slow flashing
No disc is inserted.* Less than 5 minutes remains for recording movies. The disc cannot be read or written, because the single-sided disc is inserted inside out.
Fast flashing C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss
The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (p. 106). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 18). An unrecognizable disc is inserted.* A finalized disc is inserted into your camcorder during recording standby. The disc is fully recorded.* The disc recorded in the different TV color system from your camcorder is inserted when (Movie) is selected.*
Z (You need to remove the disc)* Fast flashing
An unrecognizable disc is inserted. The disc is fully recorded. An error might have occurred with the disc drive in your camcorder. A finalized disc is inserted into your camcorder (p. 53).

C:13:ss

The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc with your camcorder (p. 12). The disc is dirty or has scratches on it. Clean the disc with a soft cloth (p. 104).

C:32:ss

Symptoms that are not described above have occurred. Remove and insert the disc, then operate your camcorder again. Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again. Turn on your camcorder again.
E (Battery level warning) Slow flashing
The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating, environment, or battery conditions, E may flash, even if there are approximately 20 minutes remaining.
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss
A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from E.
(High temperature warning) Slow flashing
The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

Fast flashing*

The amount of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash. The camcorder is unsteady, so camerashake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and shoot the image. However, note that the camerashake warning indicator does not disappear.

x On a Memory Stick PRO Duo The maximum memory capacity of a Memory Stick PRO Duo that can be used on your camcorder is 4 GB.
On image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick Duo by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. After charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only. The E mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, touch (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] on the HOME MENU and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p. 76).
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 C (50 F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH100 (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH100. Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings using a DVD-RW/DVD+RW before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

x To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. x On adjustment of the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). 2 Touch (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [CALIBRATION].

On the pickup lens

Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed except when inserting and removing the disc, to keep dust out. When your camcorder does not work because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower (not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens directly during cleaning because this may cause the camcorder to malfunction.
3 Touch displayed on the screen with the corner of the Memory Stick Duo or the like. The position of changes. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface. In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside. Continued ,
If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again.
Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen.
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.

Specifications

System
Video compression format AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Audio compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal PAL color, CCIR standards 1080/50i specification Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080/50i SD: DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R: AVC HD 12M (HQ+): Approx. 15 min AVC HD 9M (HQ): Approx. 20 min AVC HD 7M (SP): Approx. 25 min AVC HD 5M (LP): Approx. 32 min SD 9M (HQ): Approx. 20 min SD 6M (SP): Approx. 30 min SD 3M (LP): Approx. 60 min DVD+R DL: AVC HD 12M (HQ+): Approx. 27 min AVC HD 9M (HQ): Approx. 35 min AVC HD 7M (SP): Approx. 45 min AVC HD 5M (LP): Approx. 60 min SD 9M (HQ): Approx. 35 min SD 6M (SP): Approx. 55 min SD 3M (LP): Approx. 110 min
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Data code during recording
The date, time, and camera setting data of the recorded images are recorded automatically on the disc and Memory Stick Duo. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them as [DATA CODE] during playback (p. 71). You can view the recording date and time on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE], p. 66).

Glossary

x 5.1ch surround sound
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear (right and left) with an additional low-pass subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.

x Thumbnail

Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time. VISUAL INDEX and disc menu use a thumbnail display system.

x AVCHD format

A high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.

x VIDEO mode

One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality. VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with other DVD devices.

x Dolby Digital

An audio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.

x VISUAL INDEX

This function displays images of movies and still images you have recorded so that you can select those scenes you want to play back.
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Sound compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio efficiently while preserving high sound quality. It enables recording of 5.1ch surround sound while using disc space more efficiently. Discs created by Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator can be played back on a device compatible with the disc created on your camcorder.

x VR mode

One of the recording formats you can select when using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR mode compatible DVD device.

X.V.COLOR. 66, 107

ZEBRA.. 66 Zoom. 32 ZOOM LINK.. 72
Unfinalizing..61, 97 USB 2.0..85 USB cable..17 Using abroad..101
VBR..13 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness)..73 VIDEO mode.25 VIEW IMAGES SET.71 Viewfinder..23 Viewing pictures on a TV.40 VISUAL INDEX.28, 37 VOLUME..72 V-OUT/PANEL..74 VR mode.25
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