The down convert function converts HDV format video to DV for playback or editing when your camcorder is connected to a TV or VCR that is not HDV1080i specication compliant. The image quality is then SD (standard denition).
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!
Viewing on a high denition TV (p. 36)
Pictures recorded in the HDV format can be played back as crisp HD (high denition) picture on a high denition TV.
For details on HDV1080i specication compliant TVs, see page 102.
Viewing on a 16:9 TV/4:3 TV (p. 36)
Your camcorder can down convert video recorded in the HDV format to SD (standard denition) quality for playback on a conventional TV.
Dubbing to other video equipment (p. 64)
Connecting to an HDV1080i device An optional i.LINK cable allows you to copy pictures in HD (high denition) quality. Connecting to HDV1080i non-compliant devices Use your camcorder to down convert HDV format video to SD (standard denition) quality to enable copying.
Connecting to a computer (p. 73)
Copying Memory Stick Duo still images to a computer See page 73. Copying movie from tape to a computer The computer will need to be set up differently depending on whether HDV or DV format video is to be copied. See page 76 for details.
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
Memory Stick Duo 16MB (1) (p. 22, 103)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 34)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 36, 64) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 104) Component video cable (1) (p. 36, 37)
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 73)
Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 114) Power cord (1) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM50 (1) (p. 13, 105) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Lens cap (1)
Attached to your camcorder.

Lens hood (1) (p. 115)

Use the lens hood to record under strong light, such as under the sun.

The white balance is adjusted automatically.
could not be set. If keeps ashing even after you have touched , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. When you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] is selected, select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure if you change the [PROGRAM AE] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa. To adjust the white balance under white or cool white uorescent lamps, set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO], or follow the procedure when using [ONE PUSH]. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.

OUTDOOR (

The white balance is adjusted to be appropriate for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors Night views, neon signs and reworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight uorescent lamps

INDOOR ()

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

SHARPNESS

You can adjust the sharpness of the image outline with /. appears when the sharpness is anything other than the default setting.

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.

The left area on the graph shows the darker areas of the picture while the right area shows the brighter areas.
Up to 10 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 120 zoom is performed digitally.

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.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer starts recording after about 10 seconds.
[SELF-TIMER][ON]. appears. Press REC START/STOP to record movies, or PHOTO to record still images. To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].

CONV. LENS

When using an optional conversion lens, use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake for each lens. OFF
Select this when the conversion lens (optional) is not used.
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF] in step.
You can also use the self-timer with the Remote Commander (p. 34).

WIDE CONV.( )

Select this to use the wide conversion lens (optional).

DIGITAL ZOOM

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

TELE CONV.( )

Select this to use the tele conversion lens (optional).
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.

MEMORY SET menu

Settings for the Memory Stick Duo (BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/ NEW FOLDER, 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. STANDARD ( )
Records still images at the standard image quality level.

IMAGE SIZE

Records still images clearly.

STILL SET

Records still images clearly in the wide (16:9) ratio.
You can record several still images one after another by pressing PHOTO. OFF
Select this when not recording continuously.
Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality.

) Using the Menu

VCR HDV/DV

Select the playback signal. Normally select [AUTO]. When the camcorder is connected to another device using an i.LINK cable (optional), select the signal to be input/ output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack. The selected signal is recorded or played back. AUTO
Select this to play back signals by switching the format between HDV and DV automatically. For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back signals input/output from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack by switching the format between HDV and DV automatically.

REC FORMAT

You can select a recording format. HDV1080i ( )
Select to record in the HDV1080i specication.
Select to record in the DV format.
When you output the picture during recording simultaneously to a connected device using an i.LINK cable (optional), also set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.
Select this to play back the signals in the HDV format only. For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/output signals in the HDV format only. Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.

DV SET

REC MODE(Recording mode)
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette.

SP ()

Select this to play back the signals in the DV format only. For an i.LINK connection, select this to record/play back the input/output signals in the DV format only. Select this when connecting the camcorder to a computer, etc.
Disconnect the i.LINK cable (optional) before setting [VCR HDV/DV]. Otherwise, the connected device such as a VCR may not be
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play).
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.

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Adjust the brightness with Touch.
Touch / to adjust the recording sound level during recording or standby. The recording sound level adjustment bars appear on the screen. The recording sound level increases as the bar goes to the right. The recording level meter appears when the default setting is changed.
Use headphones to monitor the sound when adjusting it. The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours. The limiter in your camcorder enables recording with reduced distortion, even if you set the recording level too high in the [MANUAL] setting. For best results, adjust the recording level so as to avoid exceeding 0dB.
You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p.18).

LCD BL LEVEL

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screens backlight. NORMAL

Standard brightness.

BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
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.
EXT SUR MIC (External surround microphone)

WIDE STEREO ( )

Records 2 channel sound with more presence by connecting a microphone (optional).

[MENU] (STANDARD SET)[USB SELECT][MEMORY STICK].
6 Connect the USB cable (supplied)
to the USB jack on your camcorder.

to USB jack

Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder. Refer to 76 page for the recommended connection.
7 Connect the other end of the USB
cable to the USB jack on your computer. [USB CONNECT] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. It may take some time for the computer to recognize the camcorder when you connect the USB cable for the rst time.

1 Turn on the computer.

Close down all applications running on the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as Administrators.

Copying the pictures

Double-click the [Removable Disk] icon displayed in [My Computer]. Then, drag and drop a picture in the folder onto the hard disk drive of your computer.
2 Insert a Memory Stick Duo into
3 Prepare the power source for
your camcorder. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 13).
Disconnecting the USB cable (supplied)
For Windows users If [USB CONNECT] appears on the LCD screen, follow the procedure below to disconnect the USB cable.
Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon on the task tray. Click this icon.
Folder containing image les recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) Folder containing image les recorded with your camcorder When no new folders have been created, only [101MSDCF] is displayed. Folder containing movie data recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only)
task tray Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive]. Click here.
Click [OK]. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and computer.
Folder File Meaning 101MSDCF DSC0 Still image (up to le.JPG 999MSDCF) stands for any number between 0001 and 9999. For Macintosh users Double-click the drive icon, then drag and drop the desired picture le onto the hard disk of your computer.
If [USB CONNECT] does not appear on the LCD screen, do only step above.
Remove the USB cable according to the correct procedure, otherwise les in the Memory Stick Duo may not be updated correctly. Also, this may cause a malfunction of the Memory Stick Duo.
Close down all applications running on the computer. Drag and drop the drive icon on the desktop onto the [Trash] icon. Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the camcorder and computer.
If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the computer before disconnecting the USB cable and ejecting the Memory Stick Duo. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is lit. Make sure to disconnect the USB cable (supplied) before turning off your camcorder.

Refer also to Adjusting the image during recording (p. 86) and Memory Stick Duo section (p. 83). The tape does not start when you press REC START/STOP.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp (p. 24). The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
Set the write-protect tab to REC or insert a new cassette (p. 101). The tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette (p. 108).
The zoom does not function.
You cannot use the zoom while executing [SHOT TRANS].
You cannot record on the Memory Stick Duo.
Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the Memory Stick Duo. (p. 103) The capacity is full. Delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the Memory Stick Duo. (p. 69) Format the Memory Stick Duo on your camcorder or insert another Memory Stick Duo. (p. 51) You cannot record movies with this unit on the Memory Stick Duo. When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE, you cannot record still images on the Memory Stick Duo with: [PICT. EFFECT] [D. EFFECT] [COLOR SLOW S] [SUPER NS] When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to less than 1/30 While executing [FADER] [COLOR BAR]
The recording angle differs depending on the POWER switch setting position.
The recording angle when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY is wider than when it is set to CAMERA-TAPE.
You cannot record a smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next.
Note the following. Perform END SEARCH. (p. 33). Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off.) Do not record pictures in the HDV and DV formats on the same tape. Do not record pictures in the SP and LP modes on the same tape. Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.
The shutter sound is not heard when you record a still image.
Set [BEEP] to [ON] (p. 60).
The internal ash does not work.
You cannot use the internal ash with: [BURST]
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-TAPE When the optional microphone (ECM-HST1 or ECM-HQP1) is attached Even if auto ashing or (Auto redeye reduction) is selected, you cannot use the internal ash with: [SPOTLIGHT], [SUNSET&MOON], and [LANDSCAPE] of [PROGRAM AE] [SPOT METER]
The external ash (optional) does not work.
The power of the ash is not turned on, or the ash is not attached correctly. The external ash (optional) does not work when the POWER switch is set to CAMERATAPE.

[COLOR SLOW S] does not operate correctly.
You cannot use [COLOR SLOW S] together with: [FADER] [D. EFFECT] [PROGRAM AE] [SHUTTR SPEED] [COLOR BAR] NightShot [SPOT METER] When the exposure is anything other than the automatic mode
[HISTOGRAM] is not displayed.
[HISTOGRAM] is not displayed in the following. While using expanded focus While displaying the date and time indicator appears and [HISTOGRAM] is not displayed in the following. While using [DIGITAL ZOOM] While using [D.EFFECT] While using [COLOR BAR]

You cannot use [FADER].

You cannot use [FADER] together with: [SELF-TIMER] [COLOR SLOW S] [D. EFFECT] [COLOR BAR] [SUPER NS]
You cannot use [D. EFFECT].
You cannot use [D. EFFECT] together with: [COLOR SLOW S] [FADER] When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to less than 1/30 [COLOR BAR] [SUPER NS] You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with: [PICT. EFFECT] When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to [MANUAL] [PROGRAM AE] When [ WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is set to [4:3] You cannot use [CINEMA EFECT] together with: When the exposure is anything other than the automatic mode Other than 0 in [AE SHIFT]
[PICT. EFFECT] When [ WIDE SELECT] of [DV SET] is set to [4:3] [PROGRAM AE] [SPOT METER] When [SHUTTR SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]
You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT].
You cannot use [PICT. EFFECT] together with: [COLOR BAR] [OLD MOVIE] or [CINEMA EFECT] of [D. EFFECT] [PICT. EFFECT] cannot be set to [SKINTONE] while using the BACK LIGHT function.
You cannot use [SHOT TRANS].
You cannot use [SHOT TRANS] together with: NightShot [COLOR BAR]
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the viewnder.
Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 61). You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 61).
Pictures from connected devices cannot be zoomed.
You cannot zoom the pictures from connected devices on your camcorder (p. 28).
Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device.
Set [DISP OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with an A/V connecting cable (p. 61).
You cannot dub correctly using the A/V connecting cable.
You cannot input externally from a device connected with the A/V connecting cable. The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of another device for dubbing a picture from your camcorder.
When connected using an i.LINK cable (optional), no picture appears on the monitor screen during dubbing.
Set [VCR HDV/DV] on the the connected device (p. 56). (STANDARD SET) menu according to the requirements of
You cannot add sound to the recorded tape.
You cannot add sound to the recorded tape on this unit.
New sound added to a recorded tape on another camcorder is not heard.

Adjust [ AUDIO MIX] from the [ST1] (original sound) side until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 57).
Still pictures cannot be dubbed from a tape to a Memory Stick Duo.
You cannot record or a distorted picture may be recorded if the tape has been used repeatedly for recording.
You cannot input pictures.
You cannot input pictures while [DISP OUTPUT] is set to [V-OUT/PANEL] (p. 61). You cannot input pictures if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again securely. Disconnect USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
You cannot monitor video that the camcorder is capturing.
Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the video recorded on a tape on the computer.
Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again. Connect the i.LINK cable (optional) because you cannot copy pictures with the USB cable (supplied).
You cannot view the video and still images recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on the computer.
Insert a Memory Stick Duo in the correct direction, then push it all the way in. You cannot use an i.LINK cable (optional). Connect the camcorder and the computer using the USB cable (supplied). The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish any camcorder operations before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [MEMORY STICK].
[Removable Disk] does not appear on the computer screen.
Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp, then set [USB SELECT] to [MEMORY STICK]. Insert a Memory Stick Duo into your camcorder. Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the (USB) jack on the computer. The computer does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo during camcorder operations such as tape playback or editing. Finish camcorder operations before connecting the camcorder to the computer.

Rewind or change the tape.
Cannot record. Reinsert the Memory Stick (p. 22). No le.
No le is recorded or there is no readable le on the Memory Stick Duo.

Memory Stick Duo

Insert a Memory Stick (p. 22). Reinsert the Memory Stick.
Reinsert the Memory Stick Duo a few times. If even then the indicator ashes, the Memory Stick Duo might be damaged. Try with another Memory Stick Duo.
Memory Stick folders are full.
You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF. You cannot delete created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 51), or delete them using your computer.
Cannot record still images on Memory Stick (p. 85).
This is a read-only Memory Stick.
Insert a writable Memory Stick Duo.
PictBridge compliant printer
Check the connected device.
Switch off the printer and switch it on again, then disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and reconnect it.
Incompatible type of Memory Stick.
A type of Memory Stick Duo incompatible with your camcorder is inserted (p. 103).
This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly.
Check the format, then format the Memory Stick Duo as necessary (p. 51, 103).
Connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer.
Cannot record. The Memory Stick is full.
Delete unnecessary images (p. 69).

Error. Cancel the task.

Check the printer.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
The Memory Stick is locked. Check the tab (p. 103).
Cannot playback. Reinsert the Memory Stick (p. 22).

Flash

Charging Cannot record still images.
You are trying to record a still image while charging the ash (optional)
Microphone attached. Cannot use ash.

Others

Cannot record due to copyright protection (p. 101). Change to correct tape format.
The pictures cannot be played back because of an incompatible format.
No output image in VCR HDV/DV. Change format.
Stop the playback or signal input, or change the [VCR HDV/DV] setting (p. 56).
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette (p. 108).
Invalid in AUTO LOCK mode (p. 27).
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].

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to set it to SAVE.
Your camcorder can play back pictures in both the DV format and HDV1080i specication. Your camcorder can play back pictures recorded in the HDV 720/30p format, but cannot output it from the HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack.
REC: The cassette can be recorded. SAVE: The cassette cannot be recorded (write-protected).

REC SAVE

To prevent a blank section from being made on the tape
Go to the end of the recorded section using END SEARCH (p. 33) before you begin the next recording when you have played
When labeling the cassette
Be sure to place the label only on the locations shown in the following illustration so as not to cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
HDV format and recording/playback (Continued)
On HDV1080i specication compliant TVs
An HDV format compatible TV with the component input jack is required to view playback pictures recorded in the HDV format. See the table below for the main 2004/05 models.
Sony TV models KLV-32M1, KLV-23M1, KLV-S23A10, KLV-S19A10, KDE55XBR950, KDE-50XS955, KDE-42XS955, KDE-37XS955, KE-42M1, KDF-60XS655, KDF-55XS655, KDF-60WE655, KDF-55WE655, KDF-50WE655, KDF-42WE655, KF-50WE620, KF-42WE620, KDS-70Q006, KDS-R60A10, KDS-R50A10, KDF-E60A20, KDF-E55A20, KDF-E50A10, KDF-E42A10, KD-34XBR960, KD-34XS955, KD-30XS955, KD-36XS955, KV-34HS420, KV-30HS420, KV-36HS420, KV-32HS420, KV-27HS420, KD-32XS945, KDP-57WS655, KDP-51WS655, KP-57WS520, KP-51WS520, KP-46WT520, KDL32XBR950, KLV-L32MRX1, KLV-32M1, KE-MX42N1, KE-MX42K1, KE-MX42S1, KE-MX42A1, KE-MX42M1, KE-MX32N1, KE-MX32K1, KE-MX32S1, KE-MX32A1, KE-MX32M1, KE-P42M1, KE-MV42A1, KE-MV42M1, KV-DA32M84, KV-DA32M94, KV-DA32M86, KV-DA32M66, KV-DA32M64, KV-DA32M36, KV-DA32K94L, KV-DA32K94B, KV-DA34M80, KV-DA34X80, KV-DA34N90, KV-DA34M81, KV-DA34M86, KV-DA34M61, KV-DA34M80, KV-DA34M50, KV-DA29M80, KV-DA29MX80, KV-DA29N90, KV-DA29M90, KV-DA29M81, KV-DA29M86, KV-DA29M61, KV-DA29M60, KV-DA29M80, KV-DA29M50, KV-DA29M31, KV-DA29K90L, KV-DA29K90B, KP-FW51M90A, KP-FW46M90A, KP-FW46X90A, KP-FX43M90A, KDF-60WE610K, KDF-50WE610K, KDF-42WE610K, KF-WS60M90, KF-WE50M90, KF-WE42M90, KDF-60WF655K, KDF-55WF655K, KS-R60A10, KS-R50A10, KF-E50A10, KF-E42A10, KDS-R60A10, KDS-R50A10, KDF-E50A10, KDF-E42A10
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.

Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Identifying parts and controls

Power zoom lever (26) PHOTO button (24) CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps (16) POWER switch (16) Memory Stick Duo slot (22) Access lamp (22, 103) Active Interface Shoe (72) Flash (ash) button (28) NIGHTSHOT switch (26) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (72) (headphones) jack (72)
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

Lens cap (16, 24) Zoom buttons (26) REC START/STOP button (24) LCD screen/touch panel (4, 19) HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack (72) (USB) jack (72) DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (29) COMPONENT OUT jack (72) A/V OUT jack (72) RESET button (29) Eyecup Viewnder (18) Viewnder lens adjustment lever (18) LANC jack (72) CHG (charge) lamp (13) Speaker (29) AUTO LOCK switch (27) Battery pack (13) DC IN jack (72)
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
Microphone (29) Zoom ring/focus ring (26, 27) Holes for the lens hood Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens) (5) TELE MACRO button (27) Camera recording lamp (29) Remote sensor (29) FOCUS/ZOOM switch (26, 27) BACK LIGHT button (27) EXPANDED FOCUS button (27) EXPOSURE button (26) EXPOSURE/VOL lever (26) Hooks for the shoulder strap (114) BATT (battery release) lever (14) Grip belt (16) Cassette compartment lid (21) OPEN/EJECT lever (21) Tripod receptacle (28)

Attaching the lens hood

Insert the hooks on the lens hood into the holes on the camcorder, then turn the lens hood xing screw in the direction of the arrow.
To remove the lens hood Loosen the lens hood xing screw by turning it in the opposite direction of the arrow in the illustration above.
You cannot attach a lter (optional) with the lens hood on.

Numeric

1080i/480i.. 59 12BIT.. 57 16BIT.. 57 480i.. 59 B&W. 53 DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.. 19, 29 Display indicators. 30 DISP GUIDE (Display guide).. 19 DISP OUTPUT.. 61 Down convert function. 11 Dubbing.. 66 DV format.. 56 DV interface.. 66 D. EFFECT (Digital effect)... 52
Calibration. 109 CAMERA COLOR. 46 CAMERA DATA.. 60 CAMERA SET menu.. 44 Cassette. 21, 101 Insert/Eject.. 21 Charging the battery. 13 Battery pack. 13 Pre-installed rechargeable battery. 109 Charging time.. 14 CHG (charge) lamp. 14 CINEMA EFECT (Cinematic effect). 52 Click to DVD.. 78 CLOCK SET. 20 COLOR BAR.. 60 COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter).. 47, 92 COMPONENT. 59 COMPONENT OUT jack.. 36, 72 Component video cable.. 37, 38 Connect computer.. 73 TV.. 36 VCR equipment. 64 CONV. LENS.. 48

Macintosh.. 73, 75, 76 Maintenance.. 107 Main sound.. 57 Manual focus. 27 MEMORY SET menu.. 49 Memory Stick.. 103

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OLD MOVIE.. 53 ONE PUSH. 45 OPEN/EJECT lever. 21 OUTDOOR. 45
P.MENU. See Personal Menu
Setting the date and time. 20 SHARPNESS.. 45, 91 SHOT TRANS. 54 Shoulder Strap. 12, 114 SHUTTR SPEED.. 45 SKINTONE.. 53, 93 Skip Scan.. 25 SLIDE SHOW.. 53 Slow Playback.. 55 SOLARIZE. 53 SP (Standard Play).. 56 Speaker.. 29 Specications. 110 SPOTLIGHT. 44 SPOT FOCUS. 46, 91 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter). 44, 91 STANDARD. 49 STANDARD SET menu. 56 STATUS CHECK.. 59 STEADYSHOT. 48, 87 STEREO.. 58 STILL.. 52 Still image Image size. 49 Quality. 49 Still image format. 103 STILL SET.. 49 Sub sound.. 57 SUNSET&MOON.. 44 SUPER NS.. 47 System requirements. 73 S VIDEO cable. 38, 64 S VIDEO jack. 36, 64

QUALITY.. 49

PAL. 100 PASTEL. 53 PB FOLDER (Playback folder). 51 PB zoom. 28 Personal Menu.. 40, 62 Add. 62 Arrange the order.. 63 Customize. 62 Delete.. 62 Reset.. 63 Use.. 40 Personal Menu button.. 30 PHOTO button.. 24, 34 PictBridge.. 70 PictBridge PRINT. 70 Picture Search.. 25 PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture Application menu).. 52 PICT. EFFECT (Picture effect).. 53 Playback. 25 Frame.. 55 Reverse.. 55 Slow.. 55 Playing time.. 15 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait). 44 Power cord.. 13 POWER switch.. 16 Previous/Next image button... 31 Print.. 70 Print mark.. 70 PROGRAM AE. 44, 90
Rechargeable battery pack..See Battery Recording.. 24 Recording capacity.. 30 Recording time. 14 REC CTRL (Recording control).. 67 REC FOLDER (Recording folder).. 51 REC FORMAT.. 56 REC LAMP. 60 REC Lamp (Recording lamp). 29 REC MODE (Recording mode).. 56 Rec review.. 33 REC START/STOP. 24 REDEYE REDUC.. 46 REMAINING.. 60 Remaining battery. 30 Remote Commander. 34 REMOTE CTRL (Remote control).. 60 Remote sensor.. 29 RESET button.. 29 Reversal Playback. 55 Review button.. 30
SD (standard denition) image quality. 36 Searching for the starting point.. 33 Self-diagnosis display.. 96 SELF-TIMER.. 48 SEPIA.. 53
Tape.. See Cassette Tape counter.. 30 Tape playback select button... 31 Telephoto.. 26
TELE MACRO button. 27, 86 TIME/LANGU. menu.. 61 Time code.. 30 Touch panel. 19 Trademark. 123 TRAIL.. 53 Transmitter.. 34 Tripod.. 28 TV.. 36 TV color systems.. 100 TV TYPE.. 59

CE Marking: i bought a SONY HDR HC1E high definition camcorder from a store in London and the camcorder does not have a CE Mark on it. has this company broken the Law and should I ask for a refund?
Selling products of this nature without a CE logo is an offence. Of greater concern, however, is that if the product does not bear the logo it potentially fails to comply with other requirements of the applicable directives and this could indicate safety or radio interference problems. While the guidance associated with the Directives which apply to this product state that it is preferable for the CE logo to go on the product, it may also be placed on the instructions or packaging so you need to be sure that there was no logo anywhere on the product. If you have any doubts about the safety or legality of the product, you should contact your local Trading Standards Service.

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