Battery pack

Black points White, red, blue or green points
Exposing the LCD screen, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See About handling of your camcorder (p.95).
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.
Note on disposal/transfer
About changing the 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.18).
Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT], some data might not be entirely deleted from the internal memory. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p.59) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

Recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL 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. To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (see Operating Guide). Also, you can save your image data using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p.50).
If you cannot record/play back images, perform [MEDIA FORMAT]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first (p.50, see Operating Guide too), and then perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p.58). Useful Recording Techniques

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. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.
Save all your recorded image data
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder.
When the camcorder is connected to a computer
Do not try to format the media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.
Step 1: Charging the battery pack

CHG (charge) lamp

DC plug DC IN jack
AC Adaptor Battery pack Power cord (Mains lead)
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) after attaching it to your camcorder.
You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen. Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
Be sure that the mark on the DC plug is facing down.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder.
See page 88 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper left on the LCD screen.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack NP-FH30 (supplied) NP-FH50 NP-FH70 NP-FH100

Charging time 170 390

When the battery pack is charged at 25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended)

When Easy Handycam operation is started, nearly all menu settings are reset to the default settings automatically. (Some menu items retain the settings that were made before Easy Handycam operation.)

Recording movies

In the default setting, movies are recorded on the internal memory (p.55).

Fasten the grip belt.

Open the lens cover.
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.17).

Press EASY.

appears on the LCD screen.
Press START/STOP to start recording.

START/STOP button

[STBY] [REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Tips The [REC MODE] is fixed to [SP] (p.60).

Shooting photos

To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open, press POWER (p.17). Useful Recording Techniques
Press MODE to turn on the

(Photo) lamp.

The aspect ratio of the screen becomes 4:3.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded on the internal memory.

Playing movies

Touch

(VIEW IMAGES).

(VIEW IMAGES)
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.

Touch the

(Movie) tab () a desired movie ().
Searches for images by date (p.36)
HOME MENU Previous 6 images Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen
: Displays the Film Roll Index screen (p.35). : Displays the Face Index screen (p.35). : Displays movies. : Displays photos.
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time. ( appears on the photo recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.)
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
Volume adjustment Previous

To stop To fast-reverse

To fast-forward To pause/play
Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / during pause. You can slow down the playback speed by touching adjust with / during playback. You can adjust the volume by touching The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p.66). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p.55).

Viewing photos

On the VISUAL INDEX screen, touch the (). (Photo) tab () a desired photo
Your camcorder starts playing the selected photo.
Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen

Slide show/pause Next

Tips The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p.66). To change the recording media, select the recording media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p.55).

Touch the type of dubbing.
[DUB by select]: To select movies and dub [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date [ DUB ALL]: To dub the Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing, follow the on-screen instructions to dub the Playlist.
Select the movie to be dubbed.
[DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be dubbed, and mark it with. You can select multiple movies.
Remaining capacity of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Tips The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing. All included images in a Playlist will be dubbed. The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called original.
Touch (HOME) [MOVIE DUB].
[DUB by date]: Select the recording date of the movie to be dubbed, then. You cannot select multiple touch dates.
The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.
Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] and play them back (p.55).
Tips Press and hold the image down on the to screen to confirm the image. Touch return to the previous screen. Table of Contents

Copying photos

You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Insert Memory Stick PRO Duo media into your camcorder before the operation.
[COPY by date]: Select the recording date of the photo to be copied, then. You cannot select multiple touch dates.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying.
Touch (HOME) [PHOTO COPY].
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.
Tips To check the copied photos after copying is finished, select [MEMORY STICK] on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] and play them back (p.55).
Touch the type of copying.
[COPY by select]: To copy selected photos [COPY by date]: To copy all photos of a specified date
Select the photo to be copied.

Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer, etc., to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable (supplied).
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear, touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT].
Touch [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] when movies are recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media on the camcorder screen. Record movies on the connected device.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express
You can save movies on a disc by connecting your camcorder to disc creation devices, such as a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, with the USB cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. The method used to create a disc by connecting your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer with the USB cable is described here.
For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected.
After the operation is completed, touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.16). Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Creating a disc with a recorder, etc.
You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express, etc., with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of or. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. Select the recording medium that contains movies you want to dub before starting the operation (p.55).

Input S VIDEO VIDEO

Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.16).

(Yellow) (Red)

A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the input jack of another device.

Signal flow

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

Light up the (Movie) lamp to check the recording medium used for movies, or the (Photo) lamp for photos. The media icon is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.
Selecting the recording media for movies
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET].
The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears.
: Internal memory : Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Touch the desired medium. Touch [YES] .
Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.55). Index
Types of Memory Stick media you can use with your camcorder
For recording movies, it is recommended that you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 512 MB or larger marked with:

PRO Duo media)*

(Memory Stick
(Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media) * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. See page 89 for the recordable time of Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Close the Memory Stick Duo media cover after inserting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media. (This size can be used with your camcorder.)

Access lamp

Memory Stick media. (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears if you insert new Memory Stick PRO Duo media when the (Movie) lamp is lit.

Touch [YES].

You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above. Memory Stick PRO Duo media can be used only with Memory Stick PRO media compatible equipment. Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor when using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with Memory Stick media compatible equipment.
To record only photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, touch [NO].
Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed in step 2, format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.58).
To eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Open the Memory Stick Duo media cover and lightly push the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in once.
Open the Memory Stick Duo media cover, and insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot until it clicks.
Confirm the direction of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. If you forcibly insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, Memory Stick Duo media slot, or image data may be damaged.
Do not open the Memory Stick Duo media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, be careful so that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media does not pop out and drop.
Checking the media information
You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p.55), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.

Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation.
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO].
The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed.
Tips You can check the recordable free space, etc., by at the lower right on the screen. touching

To turn off the display

Notes The calculation for recording media space is 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes. The fractions less than MB are discarded when the recording media space is displayed. The displayed size of the whole internal memory space will be slightly smaller than the size shown below despite displaying both free and used internal memory space. DCR-SX30E/SX40E: 4,000 MB DCR-SX31E/SX41E: 8,000 MB DCR-SX50E/SX60E: 16,000 MB Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0MB even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p.58).
Tips Only the information of the medium selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p.55) is displayed. Change the medium setting if necessary.
Deleting all movies and photos (Formatting)
Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space.
Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p.16). To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p.50, see Operating Guide too) before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted.
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. Touch the recording media to be formatted ([INT. MEMORY] or [MEMORY STICK]). Touch [YES] [YES] .
Notes While [Executing] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media from your camcorder (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting the medium.). Index
Preventing data on the internal memory from being recovered
[ EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory of the camcorder. In this way, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY].
Notes If you perform [ EMPTY], all the images are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved (p.50, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY]. You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. EMPTY], do not apply While performing [ any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.

Touch [EMPTY].

The [ EMPTY] screen appears.

Touch [YES] [YES]

Notes The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is as follows: DCR-SX30E/SX40E: about 1 minute DCR-SX31E/SX41E: about 1 minute DCR-SX50E/SX60E: about 2 minutes If you stop performing [ EMPTY] while [Executing] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time.

ON OFF The Auto Slow Shutter function is used. The Auto Slow Shutter function is not used.

GUIDEFRAME

You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The frame is not recorded. Press DISP to make the frame disappear.
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [GUIDEFRAME] a desired
Does not display the guide frame.
Displays the guide frame.
Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. Useful Recording Techniques

REMAINING SET

Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [ desired setting

REMAINING SET] a

Always displays the remaining recording media indicator. Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining recording media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you press DISP to switch the indicator from off to on while the (Movie) lamp lights up When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU
Notes When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen.

FACE SET

Steps (HOME) setting (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [

FACE SET] a desired

The camcorder detects faces automatically and displays the Face Index screen (p.35). Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in Face Index. : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in Face Index. Does not display the Face Index screen.
Notes The number of faces detected in a movie is limited.
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos)

IMAGE SIZE

You can select a photo size to be shot.

VGA(0.3M) ( 0.2M (

(SETTINGS) [PHOTO SETTINGS] [

IMAGE SIZE] a desired

Records photos clearly (640 480). Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded (640 360). The image size is set to [ 0.2M] automatically in the 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio.

ON OFF

LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BRIGHT] (brighter)

(darker)/

Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.
LCD BL LEVEL (LCD back light level)
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screens backlight.

NORMAL BRIGHT

(SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD BL LEVEL] a desired
Standard brightness. Brightens the LCD screen.
Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, [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. Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way. Table of Contents

LCD COLOR

You can adjust the color of the LCD screen.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP SET] [LCD COLOR] (higher intensity) intensity)/

(lower

OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for when connected to a TV)

TV TYPE

See page 40.
DISP OUTPUT (Display output)
You can set where the screen displays are to be output.

LCD PANEL

(SETTINGS) [OUTPUT SETTINGS] [DISP OUTPUT] a desired
Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen. Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen, and on the TV screen. Useful Recording Techniques

V-OUT/PANEL

CLOCK/

CLOCK SET

See page 17.
LANG (Items to set clock and language)

AREA SET

You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference on page 91.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ using /
LANG] [AREA SET] set your local area

SUMMERTIME

You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.

OFF ON

(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/

Steps [SPOT MTR/FCS] touch the subject you In recording mode, (OPTION) want to adjust the brightness and focus on [END]
To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
Notes [EXPOSURE] and [FOCUS] are automatically set to [MANUAL].
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.
Steps [SPOT METER] touch the point where In recording mode, (OPTION) you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen [END]
To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO].
Notes [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL].

SPOT FOCUS

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.
Steps [SPOT FOCUS] touch the point to be In recording mode, (OPTION) focused within the frame on the screen [END]
To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO].
Notes [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Useful Recording Techniques

TELE MACRO

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.

Steps In recording mode,

(OPTION)
[TELE MACRO] a desired setting
Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.) The zoom (p.30) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 50 cm (19 3/4 in.).
Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.76) when it is hard to focus automatically.

EXPOSURE

You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark.
Steps In recording mode, (brighter)

[EXPOSURE] [MANUAL]

To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [AUTO].
You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.
Steps [FOCUS] [MANUAL] In recording mode, (OPTION) (focusing on distant subjects) close subjects)/

(focusing on

Notes When you set [FOCUS] to [MANUAL], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 150 cm (about 59 1/8 in.) for telephoto.
Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually

You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
There is a time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and

Playback

Images cannot be played back.
computers or other devices.
Select the recording media you want to play back by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET]/[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (p.55).
Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details. Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software PMB.
Photos cannot be played back.
Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction. Photos recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a malfunction.
Playing back images stored on Memory Stick PRO Duo media on other devices
Images cannot be played back or the Memory Stick PRO Duo media is not recognized.
is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
The device may not support Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
This may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack before the access lamp is turned off after recording. This may damage your image data and is displayed.
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder

Unable to edit.

Unable to edit because of the condition of the image.
The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. If it still appears, delete the image with (p.41).
Movies cannot be added in the Playlist.
There is no free space in the recording media. You can add no more than 99 movies to a Playlist. Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist (p.49). You cannot add photos in the Playlist.
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.

On image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media 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 photos 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.) If you cannot use Memory Stick PRO Duo media that have been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p.58). Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
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 10C to 30C (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.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10C (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 install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (sold separately). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or reverse operation
wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (sold separately). Be sure to close the LCD screen 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 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
Each batterys life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.
About handling of your camcorder

On use and care

About the remaining battery time indicator
When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a 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 mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature.

corner of Memory Stick PRO Duo media or the like 3 times. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration. Notes 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. You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
Touch displayed on the screen with the

On handling the casing

hours.
If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time
Note on disposal/transfer of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Even if you delete data in the Memory Stick PRO Duo media or format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the Memory Stick PRO Duo media completely. When you give the Memory Stick PRO Duo media to somebody, it is recommended that you delete date completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Table of Contents
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 Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above.
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 LCD screen is closed. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (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.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24

On trademarks

Notes on the License
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. C Library, Expat, zlib, and libjpeg software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Read license1.pdf in the License folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of C Library, Expat, zlib, and libjpeg software.