HDR-UX5

High Definition

PRELIM NEW

Step-up
Record 1080i high-definition video directly to a 3" (8cm) DVD (sold separately). The HDR-UX5 supports DVD-R/RW/+RW/+R DL (Dual Layer) media formats. Capture every second with 10x optical/80x digital zoom and in 5.1ch surround sound. You can even create still images up to 4.0 Megapixel.
2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid CMOS Sensor 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1080 lines of resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and still image performance (4.0 Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power, providing better battery performance. Switchable HD/SD Format Recording The HDR-UX5 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video recorded on standard 3" (8cm) DVD media. Real-Time HD Codec Engine Sony developed a Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. This engine provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same MiniDV cassettes as are used for SD recording. x.v. Color x.v.Color can capture or display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than currently possible. This provides a more accurate and vivid color range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience. DVD Format Video Recording2 The DVD recording format, in both MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD7 delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV and High Definition, but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs couldn't be simpler (depending upon the playback device used). After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-Ray Disc players and even PlayStation 3 video game consoles. DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible6 The HDR-UX5 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the easy of use and simplicity found in DVD Media. With DVD+RW media there is not a need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the finalized disc and insert the media into a compatible BluRay Disc Player. 10X Optical / 80X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom. Professional Quality Carl ZeissVarioSonnarT* Lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating that offers less glare and flare with increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfectg renditions of subtle tones. The additional T* coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare. 2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo plus LCD Display (211K Pixels)4 The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with imporoved resoltuion. The 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Smooth Slow Record By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. In addition, record an audio track to narrate what is being seen in the video. Memory Stick Duo Media Slot3 Capture still images up to 2304x1728 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy trasfer to PCs for emailing, printing or shairing with other compatible Memory Stick media devices. Dual Record While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture a 2.3 Megapixel still image directly to Memory Stick Duo media. Super SteadyShotImage Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to detect and compensate for camera "shake" without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. Tele Macro Function Useful for shooting close up shots, but without having the camcorder casting a shadow on the subject. Images shot in the Tele Macro Mode will have the subject properly focused with the background unfocussed so that the subject stands out. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Active Interface Shoe Built-in Intelligent Flash Super NightShot Infrared System Scene Selection Modes Fader Effects Picture Effects InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System One Touch Wide Angle Shooting Easy Handycam On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons Manual Focus Multi-Language Menu

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB 2.0)sup>2 USB Port(s): 2.0 High Speed Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes Headphone Jack: N/A Microphone Input: N/A Remote Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini) S-Video Input(s): N/A S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory) HDMI Connection Output(s): Yes

Optics/Lens

Specifications Hardware
LCD: 2.7" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo plus LCD 35mm Equivalent: 41.3-485mm (16:9 Camera Mode), Display4 General 50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode) Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Pixels ClearVid Imaging Device: 1/3" 2100K Gross Aperture: f1.8-2.9 CMOS Sensor Viewfinder: Wide (16:9), Color (123K Pixels) Pixel Gross: Docking Station: N/A2100K Recording Microphone: Yes2,6Media: Stereo) (Built-in; DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R DL (Dual Layer) , Memory Stick Duo Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Recording and Playback Times: High Definition: (Single Layer/Dual Layer) HQ+ = 15/25 min., HQ = 20/35 min., SP = 25/45 min., LP = 30/60 min. Standard Definition: (Single Layer/Dual Layer) HQ = 20/35 min., SP = 30/5 min., LP = 60/110 min. Video Actual: 1430K Pixels (16:9), 1080K Pixels (4:3) Still Actual: 1490K Pixels (16:9), 1990K Pixels (4:3) Exposure: Touch Panel (24 steps) Filter Diameter: 37mm Focal Distance: 5.1-51mm; Telemacro Mode - 370mm Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel) Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/2 - 1/500 (Scene Selection Mode) Optical Zoom: 10X Digital Zoom: 80X Resolution: 2MP

Convenience

USB Streaming: N/A SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Yes (Super; Electronic) Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe White Balance: Auto/Outdoor/Indoor/One Push Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function. Still Image Mode(s): JPEG Minimum Illumination: 2 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Infrared System) Low Light Capability: Super NightShot system
Power Consumption: 4.9/5.1W (VF/LCD) Battery Type: InfoLithium with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Picture Motion Browser ver. 2.0
Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A Format(s) Supported: AVCHD/ MPEG2 (Standard Definition) DVD-Video/VR Mode

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: Yes Fader Effects: Black, White Multiple Language Display: Yes Slide Show Mode: Yes Titling: N/A Light/Flash: Yes Scene Mode(s): Beach, Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Sports Lesson, Spotlight, and Sunrise & Sunset. Picture Effect(s): Monotone, Pastel, Sepia Digital Picture Effect(s): Old Movie PictBridge Compatible: Yes

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb. 5 oz. (600g) with tape and battery Measurements: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 5 3/8" (82 x 82 x 134mmn)

Supplied Accessories

Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L200) InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60) Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control (RMT831) A/V Cable Component Video Cable USB Cable Enjoy Handycam Video

Inputs and Outputs

LANC Terminal: N/A Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB 2.0)sup>2

Optional Accessories

Professional MiniDV Cassette for High Definition Recording (DVM-63HD) High Grade Component Cable (VMC-30FR) UPC Code: 027242701434
1. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLithium batteries. 2. Not all products with USB 2.0 connector may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 3. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Actual available memory in MB's is: 8=7.5, 16=15, 32=30, 64=61, 128=123, 256=220, 512=460, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, 4GB=3.66GB 4. Viewable area measured diagonally 5. Playback on all home DVD players, computers, DVD drives, Blu-Ray Drives, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 consoles cannot be guaranteed. Some players drives, and video game consoles lack the ability to read due to the optical reflection standard of DVD-R/RW disks and/or due to encoding incompatibilities. Refer to the specifications of your playback equipment for additional compatibility information. 6. Use of Sony DVD-R/-RW/ RW/ R DL Media recommended. For third party media, confirm compatibility with manufacturer. 7. This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/recorder or other compatible device. 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Screen Images Simulated

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Last Updated: 12/20/2006

When using a Memory Stick Duo with Memory Stick compatible equipment
Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

When connecting your camcorder to another device with an HDMI cable, a component video cable, or a USB cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens
A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

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. 25).
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.
Black point White, red, blue or green point

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-UX7.
Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

On recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. You cannot delete images once you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). 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, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

Do not eject the Memory Stick Duo before recording is finished and the still images are stored on the Memory Stick Duo. You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. The flash charge lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective. When attaching a conversion lens (optional) or a filter (optional) to your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light.
You can change the brightness of the flash by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 73), or you can prevent the redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p. 73).
When the POWER switch is set to (Movie), the size of still images becomes: 2.3M (16:9 wide) or 1.7M (4:3) (HDRUX5)
4.6M (16:9 wide) or 3.4M (4:3) (HDRUX7) You can record still images during recording standby in the same way as when the POWER switch is set to (Still). You can also record with the flash.
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects
Recording in dark places (NightShot)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, press BACK LIGHT to display. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again.

Infrared port

Recording in mirror mode
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. ( appears.)
The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. and remove the conversion lens (optional). Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 81) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2).
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

This category enables you to edit the images on a disc or a Memory Stick Duo. In addition, this category enables you to utilize your camcorder by connecting it to other devices.

Deleting images

You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a Memory Stick Duo using your camcorder. Insert a recorded disc or Memory Stick Duo into your camcorder.
Images cannot be restored once they are deleted. During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation.
You can select up to 100 images at one time. You can delete an image when viewing it by touching (OPTION) t tab t [DELETE].

Item list

DELETE
You can delete the images on a disc or a Memory Stick Duo (p. 48).
Deleting the movies on the disc
You can edit the movies on a disc or a Memory Stick Duo (p. 50).

PLAYLIST EDIT

You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 51).

1 On the

(HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE].
You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 54).

2 Touch [ 3 Touch [

DELETE].

COMPUTER

You can connect your camcorder to your computer (p. 86).
4 Touch the image to be deleted.

TV CONNECT Guide

Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV to view images on the TV (p. 43). The selected scene is marked with. Press and hold the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

5 Touch

t [YES] t

deleted.

To delete all movies on the disc at one time
In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t.
4 Touch the still image to be
To delete the last recorded movie
In step 3, touch [ LAST SCENE DEL] t t [YES] t.
To delete SD (standard definition) image quality movies
You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR mode) discs without any restrictions. You can perform only [ LAST SCENE DEL] on DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs.

POWER switch. Finalizing starts.
6 When [Completed.] appears, 3 Insert the disc to be finalized.

touch.

Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is completed. When using the following discs, Z flashes after finalizing is completed on the recording standby screen of your camcorder. Remove the disc from your camcorder. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode)
You cannot do this operation with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality.
When you set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. After the disc is finalized, is attached at the bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as in the case of DVDRW.
To select a disc menu style
1 In step 4, touch [DISC MENU]. (OPTION) t
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with [T]/[t].
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a disc menu. 3 Touch
During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is fixed to [STYLE1].
Playing a disc on other devices
The kind of device you can play a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your dealer.
Devices that support subtitles can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 69). Refer to the instruction manual of your device. If you have created a disc menu (p. 58), you can select the desired scene in the menu. You can also play the playlist back on other devices if the discs were recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). Create the playlist on your camcorder in advance, then select on the disc menu.
This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc player/ recorder or other compatible device.
Playing a disc on a computer
To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality
Install Picture Motion Browser on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play movies (p. 88).

4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears,
Even the still images protected with another device against accidental deletion are also deleted. Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing.] is on the screen: To operate the POWER switch or buttons To remove the Memory Stick Duo
Formatting the Memory Stick Duo
Formatting deletes all images on a Memory Stick Duo.
1 Turn on your camcorder.
Recording additional scenes after finalizing
material on the disc without any additional steps. To unfinalize DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), perform (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) t [UNFINALIZE] on the HOME MENU. If you have created a DVD menu (p. 58) when finalizing the DVD+RW, a dialog appears to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes when you slide the POWER switch and turn on the (Movie) lamp.
Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. A disc menu created during finalizing are deleted. When you use a double-sided disc, perform this operation on each side. You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD-R/DVD+R DL disc. You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation.
You can record additional material on the finalized DVD-RW/DVD+RW after the following steps, if there is space to record on the disc.
2 Slide the POWER switch to turn

on the (Movie) lamp.

3 Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to confirm that you wish to record additional scenes.
For the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
When using finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, you can record additional
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU
You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience.
3 Touch the desired setup item.

Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch if the subject is black or the light is dim. You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. You can also adjust the setting manually using the camera control dial (p. 38).

B HD SP

Records in standard quality mode. (AVC HD 7M (SP))
Increases the recording time (Long Play). (AVC HD 5M (LP)) b Notes
If you record in the LP mode, details in scenes with quick movements may appear rough when you play the disc back.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)
WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7)
Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to the desired setting using /. and the setting value appear when [WB SHIFT] is anything other than the default setting.
When the white balance is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and when set to a higher value, images appear reddish. You can also adjust the setting manually using the camera control dial (p. 38).
Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p. 76).

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 (the default setting) during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.

NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

When using either the NightShot (p. 37) or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 84) 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. 37). 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-UX5)

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.

76 190

100 250

140 370

1400 3550
* The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the image recorded: [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality [1.7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image quality
PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued)

4.6M 2848 1602

STANDARD (

3.4M 2136 1602

Records still images at the standard image quality level.

2250 5700

FILE NO.

B SERIES

Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the Memory Stick Duo is replaced with another one.
Assigns file numbers individually for each Memory Stick Duo.

See page 67.

* The image size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of the image recorded: [ 4.6M] with HD (high definition) image quality [ 4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality [3.4M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image quality

See page 68.

All numbers measured at the following setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for image quality. Bottom: [STANDARD] is selected for image quality. All numbers measured when using a Memory Stick Duo made by Sony Corporation. The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment. The unique pixel array of Sonys ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.

STEADYSHOT (HDRUX7)

See page 69.

QUALITY

B FINE ( )
Records still images at the fine image quality level.

VIEW IMAGES SET

See page 70. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to change the page.

See page 70.

DATA CODE
During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. B OFF
Data code is not displayed.

DATE/TIME

Displays the date and time.

CAMERA DATA (below)

Displays camera setting data.

A Date B Time

VIEW IMAGES SET (Continued)

CAMERA DATA

DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen. Thumbnail Glossary (p. 125) B ZOOM LINK

Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the zoom lever on your camcorder.*

6IMAGES

Still image Displays thumbnails of 6 images.

12IMAGES

Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
* You can operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
C SteadyShot off D Brightness E White balance F Gain G Shutter speed H Aperture value I Exposure z Tips
appears for an image recorded using a flash. The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication). Depending on the disc condition, bars [--:--:--] appear.

SOUND/DISP SET

LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screens backlight. B NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes
When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording. If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel to the camcorder body, the setting becomes [NORMAL] automatically.

VOLUME

Touch (p. 41). / to adjust the volume
A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.
This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.

LCD COLOR

You can adjust the color of the LCD screen with /.
Low intensity High intensity
Cancels the melody or shutter sound.

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
1 Adjust the brightness with 2 Touch. z Tips

VF B.LIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. B NORMAL
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
SOUND/DISP SET (Continued)

OUTPUT SETTINGS

When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is slightly reduced during recording.

TV TYPE

You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back the image. The recorded images are played back as following illustrations. B 16:9
Select to view your images on a 16:9 (wide) TV. Wide (16:9) images 4:3 images
Select to view your images on a 4:3 standard TV. Wide (16:9) images 4:3 images
When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID-1 system and play back a disc, set [TV TYPE] to [16:9]. The TV

CLOCK/ LANG

automatically switches the aspect ratio according to the playback picture. Refer also to the manual supplied with your TV.

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. 21).

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. 26).
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. 15).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 111).
Remaining disc space indicator is not displayed.
Set [ REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space indicator (p. 69).
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 99).
The indicators of the disc type and the recording format on the LCD screen are grayed out.
The disc may have been createdwith a device other than your camcorder. You can
play back the disc with your camcorder, but you cannot record additional scenes.
You cannot operate functions using the Memory Stick Duo.
If you use a Memory Stick Duo formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p. 63).
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place (p. 110).
You cannot delete images, or format the Memory Stick Duo.
The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the images protected on another device.
You cannot record a still image.
The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 34). The Memory Stick Duo has run out of space. Use a new Memory Stick Duo or format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 63). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 49). You cannot record a still image together with: [SMTH SLW REC] [FADER] [D.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] You cannot record a still image on a disc on your camcorder.
The data file name is incorrect or flashing.
The file is broken. Use the file format that is compatible with your camcorder (p. 107).

Recording

Refer also to Discs/Memory Stick Duo (p. 93). Pressing START/STOP does not record movies on the disc.
The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby (p. 34). Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc. The disc has run out of space. Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW/ DVD+RW only, p. 62). Or delete the unnecessary images (p. 48). When you are using one of the following discs after finalizing it, make the disc to be able to record additional scenes (p. 64). Or use a new disc. DVD+RW DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality

The ACCESS lamp lights up even when you stop recording.
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the disc.
The recording angle looks different.
The recording angle may look different depending on the mode of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.

The flash does not work.

You cannot record with the flash with: Capturing still images while shooting a movie The conversion lens (optional) attached Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the flash with: NightShot [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
[TWILIGHT], [CANDLE], [SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS] [LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT], [BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION] [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER]
The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 81).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 68). [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.
The actual recording time for movie is less than the expected approximate recording time of a disc.
Depending on an object, such as a fast moving object, the time available for recording may shorten (p. 16).
The BACK LIGHT function does not function.
The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation.

The recording stops.

The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Moisture condensation has occurred with the disc. Turn off your camcorder and leave it about 1 hour in a cool place (p. 110).
The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked.
This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.
There is a time difference between the point where you press START/ STOP and the point that the recorded movie starts/stops.
On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.

(Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)
Z Disc error. Unsupported format.
The disc recorded in the different format code from your camcorder. Formatting the
Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
disc may enable you to use the disc on your camcorder (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only) (p. 62).

x Others

No further selection is possible.
You can select up to 100 images at one time to: delete images edit the playlist print still images

x Memory Stick Duo

Reinsert the Memory Stick.
Reinsert the Memory Stick Duo a few times. If even then the indicator flashes, the Memory Stick Duo could be damaged. Try with another Memory Stick Duo.

Data protected.

The disc has been protected with another device.
This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.
Check the format, then format the Memory Stick Duo with your camcorder if necessary (p. 63, 107).

Cannot divide.

You cannot divided a movie that is extremely short.
Memory Stick folders are full.
You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder. Format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 63), or delete them using your computer.
Recovering data vibration.

Avoid any

Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly.
Cannot recover data on disc. Cannot save still picture.
When using the Dual Rec function, do not remove the still image recording media from the camcorder until disc recording is finished and still image recording is complete (p. 36). Writing data to the disc has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.

Please wait.

This is displayed if the disc removal process takes time. Turn on the camcorder and leave it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration.
x PictBridge compliant printer
Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer.
Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be an NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack.

System Used in

AC-L200/L200B

[b] NTSC

Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for, and may occur in the following cases:
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 files on the Memory Stick Duo (while the access lamp is lit or flashing). If you use the Memory Stick Duo near magnets or magnetic fields.
Memory Stick (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo*1 (without MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo*1 (with MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Duo *1 Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo *

a a*2*3 a*3 a* *

It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. x On handling a Memory Stick Keep the following in mind when handling a Memory Stick Duo.
Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on a Memory Stick Duo. Do not attach a label or the like on a Memory Stick Duo or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. When you carry or store a Memory Stick Duo, put it in its case. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick Duo. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo. Do not let the Memory Stick Duo get wet. Be careful to keep Memory Stick Duo media out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it.
*1 A Memory Stick Duo is about half the size of a standard Memory Stick. *2 The types of Memory Stick that support high speed data transfer. The speed of data transfer varies depending on the device to be used. *3 MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. Note that data that uses MagicGate technology cannot be recorded or played on your camcorder. Still image format: Your camcorder compresses and records image data in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is.JPG. File names of still images: 101- 0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer. A Memory Stick Duo formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
Do not insert anything other than a Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

x DVD format

A format used to record an SD (standard definition) signal on 8cm DVD discs.

x MPEG

MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the group of standards for the coding (image compression) of video (movie) and audio. There are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your camcorder records movies with SD (standard definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.

x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

The latest image coding format standardized jointly by two international standardization organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in 2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2 format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to encode high definition movies.

Numeric

12IMAGES..74 16:9..76 16:9 WIDE..68 4:3..68, 76 4:3 TV..45 5.1ch surround recording.35 5.1-channel surround sound...35 6IMAGES..cm disc.15 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter). 84, 96, 99 COMPONENT. 77 Component video cable. 44 Computer.. 86 Connection 4:3 TV.. 45 High definition TV. 44 Printer.. 54 VCR/DVD/HDD devices.. 53 Wide TV.. 45 DVD+R DL. 15 DVD+RW..15 D.EFFECT (Digital effect)..85, 99
Easy Handycam..30 Editing..48 EXPOSURE.82, 99
FADER..84, 99 FILE NO. (File number). 72 Finalize. 32, 56, 98 FINE.. 72 FIREWORKS..83, 99 First Step Guide.86, 90 Flash.. 36 FLASH LEVEL..70 FOCUS..81, 95 Formatting Disc. 62 'Memory Stick Duo'. 63
AC Adaptor.21 AE SHIFT..67, 99 AREA SET..77 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter).68, 99 AVCHD format.13, 106 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)...78 A/V connecting cable..44, 53
DATA CODE.. 73 DATE/TIME. 73, 124 DC plug.. 21 DELETE Movie.. 48 Still image. 49 DEMO MODE. 78 DIAL SETTING. 39, 70 DIGITAL ZOOM. 68 Disc menu.. 59 Disc remaining. 69 DISC SELECT GUIDE. 61 DISP OUTPUT.. 77 DISPLAY.. 74 Display indicators. 122 DIVIDE Original.. 50 Playlist. 52 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator. 35 Double-sided disc. 105 DST SET.. 77 Dual Rec.. 36 DVD drive.. 60 DVD format.. 13 DVD menu.. 59 DVD-R.. 15 DVD-RW.. 15
BACK LIGHT..37, 95, 99 Battery..21 BEACH..83 BEEP.75 BLACK FADER.85 Button-type lithium battery 121 B&W.85