CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1) (p. 62) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 91)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 30, 54)

USB cable (1) (p. 60)

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

DC plug

Battery pack DC IN jack To the wall outlet (wall socket) POWER switch

AC Adaptor

Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p. 79) after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
4 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).
1 Align the terminals of the battery
pack and your camcorder 1, then attach the battery pack and click it into place 2.

CHG (charge) lamp

2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF(CHG) (The default setting).
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
3 With the v mark on the DC plug
facing down, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
To use an outside power source
You can operate your camcorder using the power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by making the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.
To remove the battery pack
Getting Started 1 Turn off the power, then press PUSH. 2 Remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
POWER switch DISP/BATT INFO button
After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for about 7 seconds. You can view the battery information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is displayed.
Remaining battery (approx.) PUSH
When storing the battery pack
Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (p. 80).
Recording capacity (approx.)
You can check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.

Indicator Status

Sufficient power remaining Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Replace the battery with a fully charged one, or charge the battery.

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

Opening the lens cover

Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

The viewfinder

You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen on the LCD screen is poor.
After recording, set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE, to close the lens cover.

The LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).
DISP/BATT INFO 180 degrees (max.)
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture is clear. z Tips
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by selecting [LCD/VF SET] - [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 49).

The grip belt

90 degrees (max.) b Notes
90 degrees to the camcorder
Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.
Do not press the buttons below the LCD frame accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD panel.
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. See [LCD/VF SET] - [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 49) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Press DISP/BATT INFO to toggle the screen indicators (such as Battery Info) on or off.
Step 5: Inserting a tape or a Memory Stick Duo

Cassette tape

You can use mini DV (p. 77). cassettes only
Do not force the cassette compartment closed by pressing the portion marked {DO NOT PUSH} while it is sliding in. It may cause a malfunction.

1 Slide and hold the

OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

OPEN/EJECT lever

3 Close the lid.

To eject the cassette

Open the lid following the same procedure as described in step 1 and remove the cassette.
The recordable time varies depending on [ REC MODE] (p. 48).
The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.

Memory Stick Duo

2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press.
Push the center of the back of the cassette lightly. Window

x To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY A again. disappears from the screen.
x Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Touch [MENU] to display adjustable menu settings. See page 32 for details on settings.
Almost all the settings return to their defaults automatically (p. 33). is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add any effects or settings to the images.
x Unavailable buttons during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are unavailable. [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear if operations not available during Easy Handycam are attempted. . (back light) button (p. 23)
WIDE SELECT button (in the CAMERA-MEMORY mode) (p. 23) PHOTO button (in the CAMERA-TAPE mode) (p. 20)

Recording

PHOTO POWER switch

REC START/ STOP B

REC START/ STOP A

Recording movies

Movies are recorded on a tape.
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
Press REC START/STOP A (or B).
60min STBY 60min 60min REC 60min

P-MENU

[STBY]
To stop recording, press REC START/STOP A (or B) again.
You cannot record movies onto a Memory Stick Duo using your camcorder.
While recording movies on a tape, or while in standby mode, you can record a still image on a Memory Stick Duo by pressing PHOTO fully. Still images will be fixed to image size [0.2M] in 16:9 screen or [VGA (0.3M)] in 4:3 screen (p. 40).

Recording still images

Still images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo.
Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow repeatedly to turn on the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp.
Press and hold PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.

Shutter click

Flashing bLights up
A shutter sound is heard. When
disappears, the image has been recorded.
To check the latest recording on a Memory Stick Duo
See page 40 for details on the image quality, the image size or the number of recordable pictures.
. To delete the picture, touch

t [YES].

Recording (Continued)

Zooming

You can magnify images up to 25 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 39) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 25.
Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)

Wider range of view:

(Wide angle)

Infrared port

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. ( and [NIGHTSHOT PLUS] appears.)
The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 37) when it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus functions in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

t [VOLUME], then

to adjust the volume.
To search for a scene during playback
Touch and hold / during playback (Picture Search), or forwarding or rewinding the tape (Skip Scan).
You can play back in various modes ([ VAR.SPD PB], p. 46).

while fast

Viewing still images

Touch.

The most recently recorded image is displayed.

MEMORY PLAY

Switch the playback media*
Previous/Next * is displayed on the tape playback screen.
Go to the index screen display
To display pictures on a Memory Stick Duo on the index screen
Touch. Touch one of the pictures to back to the single display mode.
A Previous/Next 6 pictures B The picture displayed before switching to the index screen.
To view pictures in other folders, touch / , then touch (p. 42).
t [PB FOLDER], select a folder with

Playback (Continued)

Using PB zoom
You can magnify the recorded picture from about 1.1 to 5 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)
You can easily select the desired setting screens by using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE).

60min STBY

Your camcorder has 3 guide functions as shown below.
SHOOT GUIDE: USEFUL GUIDE: DISP GUIDE: Takes you to the setting screens related to recording. Takes you to the setting screens related to the basic operations. Enables you to check the meaning of each indicator that appears on the LCD screen. See page 94 for details.
1 Play back the picture you want to magnify. 2 Magnify the picture with T (Telephoto). The screen is framed. 3 Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame. 4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto). To cancel, touch [END].
You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons below the LCD frame.
1 Touch [GUIDE]. 2 Select the desired item.
e.g., to record night views Touch [SHOOT GUIDE] t [SELECT SCENE] t / to display [To keep the mood of a night view].

3 Touch [SET].

The desired setting screen appears. Adjust the settings according to your purpose.
Searching for the starting point
Unavailable settings during Easy Handycam
During Easy Handycam operation, some items are unavailable. If an attempted setting is not available, but still desired, touch [SET] to display an on-screen instruction. Follow the instruction to cancel Easy Handycam operation and then select the setting.

You can display the time code on the TV screen by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to [V-OUT/ PANEL] (p. 50).
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Change the aspect ratio of the image according to the screen size of your TV.
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch t [MENU] t (STANDARD SET) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] or [4:3] t. b Notes
When you set [TV TYPE] to [4:3], or when the pictures aspect ratio switches between 16:9 and 4:3, the image may jitter. On some 4:3 TVs, the still image recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio may not appear in full screen. This is not a malfunction.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)
You need the 21-pin adaptor (optional) to connect your camcorder to a TV for viewing recorded images. This adaptor is designed for output use only.

TV/VCR

When you play back a picture recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio on a 4:3 TV not compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [TV TYPE] to [4:3].
When your TV is monaural (Only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

Using the menu items

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow
repeatedly to turn on the respective lamp. CAMERA-TAPE lamp: CAMERA-MEMORY lamp: Duo settings on a tape settings on a Memory Stick
PLAY/EDIT lamp: settings for viewing/editing
2 Touch the LCD screen to select the menu item.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
x To use the short-cuts of Personal Menu
On Personal Menu, short-cuts for frequently used menu items are added.
You can customize Personal Menu as you like (p. 52).

x To use menu items

You can customize menu items that are not added to Personal Menu.
1 Touch t [MENU]. 2 Select the desired menu. Touch / to select the item, then touch. (The process in step 3 is the same as that in step 2.) 3 Select the desired item. You can also touch the item directly to select it. 4 Customize the item. After finishing the settings, touch t (close) to hide the menu screen. If you decide not to change the setting, touch to return to the previous screen.

0:00:00

DISP GUIDE

LCD BRIGHT FADER

SCENE SELECT TELE MACRO
2 Touch the desired item. If the desired item is not displayed on the screen, touch / until the item is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting, then touch.
x To use menu items during Easy Handycam operation
is not displayed during Easy Handycam operation. Touch [MENU] to display the menu index screen.

1 Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END].
To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END].
If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is automatically set to [MANUAL].
You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. Using the Menu
If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use with the [EXPOSURE] set (or vice versa), select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. When the white balance has been set with [ONE PUSH], if you change the [SCENE SELECT] settings, or bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance.
1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on distant subjects) to sharpen the focus. appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t.
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 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
AUTOSLW SHTR (Auto Slow Shutter)
When you set [AUTOSLW SHTR] to [ON], the shutter speed is slowed down automatically to 1/25 in dark places.

SPOT FOCUS

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

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. When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 22) moves to the top of the T (Telephoto) side automatically and allows for recording subjects at a close distance, down to about 38 cm (15 in.).
The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down in this case.
NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)
When using either the NightShot plus (p. 22) or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p. 38) function to record, you can record clearer pictures by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting).
Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 88). Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached. The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wideangle (W side).
When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 37) when it is hard to focus automatically.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.
Up to 25 zoom is performed optically.
Up to 25 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 50 zoom is performed digitally.
Up to 25 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 2,000 zoom is performed digitally.

MEMORY SET menu

Settings for the Memory Stick Duo The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 32 for details on selecting menu items. x QUALITY )
Records still images at the fine image quality level.

B FINE (

STANDARD (

STILL SET

x BURST You can record several still images one after another by pressing PHOTO. B OFF
Select this when not recording continuously.
Records still images at the standard image quality level. b Notes
Image quality is automatically fixed to [FINE] during Easy Handycam operation.

IMAGE SIZE )

Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality.

B 1.0M (

NORMAL (
Records still images continuously at about 0.5 second intervals. The maximum number of images are recorded when you press and hold PHOTO fully. In 4:3 aspect ratio: Record up to 4 images (1.0M image size), or 13 images (VGA image size) continuously. In 16:9 aspect ratio: Record up to 4 images (0.7M image size) continuously.

VGA (0.3M) (

Allows for the maximum number of images to be recorded. b Notes
[IMAGE SIZE] can be set only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA-MEMORY. If you set a screen ratio of 16:9 (wide), [IMAGE SIZE] is fixed to [0.7M] automatically (p. 23).
Capacity of the Memory Stick Duo and the number of recordable pictures

In 4:3 aspect ratio

1.0M (1152 864) VGA (640 480)

EXP.BRKTG (

Records 3 images consecutively with different exposures at about 0.5 second intervals. You can compare the 3 images and select an image recorded at the best exposure. b Notes

System requirements Main functions
x Importing/Viewing movies taken with your camcorder
You can manage movies and still images by date and time of shooting, and select movies or still images you want to view as thumbnails. These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show.
When using Picture Motion Browser OS: Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2*, Windows Vista* *64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multiboot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 350 MB Display: Minimum dots
x Editing pictures imported to a computer
You can edit imported movies and still images on a computer.
x Exporting movies from your computer to your camcorder
You can export movies that have been imported to a computer from your camcorder, back to your camcorder.

About First Step Guide

The First Step Guide is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer.
Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), optical disc drive (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) When playing still images recorded on a Memory Stick Duo on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2* or Windows Vista* *Except for 64-bit editions. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard)
Operations are not guaranteed on a computer environment that does not meet the system requirements. Operations are not guaranteed on all the recommended environments. For example, other open or background applications running on currently may limit product performance. If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC.
Installing the First Step Guide and software
You need to install the First Step Guide and software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.
See page 65 when you use a Macintosh computer.

[END SEARCH] does not work.
Do not eject the cassette after recording (p. 27). There is nothing recorded on the cassette. There is a blank section between recorded sections of the tape. This is not a malfunction.
Smooth interval recording stops/ [Smooth interval rec discontinued due to error.] appears and recording stops.
The video head may be dirty. Use a cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 83). Try again from the beginning. Use a Sony mini DV cassette.
You cannot record on the Memory Stick Duo.
The Memory Stick Duo is full. Insert another Memory Stick Duo or format the Memory Stick Duo (p. 41). Or, delete unnecessary pictures recorded on the Memory Stick Duo (p. 58). When you set [SMTH INT.REC] to [ON], still images cannot be recorded on a Memory Stick Duo during tape recording (p. 45).
The auto focus does not function.
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 37). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 37).
[STEADYSHOT] does not function. The recording image view looks different.
The recording image view may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction. Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 39).
The backlight function does not function.
In the following settings, the backlight function is canceled. [MANUAL] of [EXPOSURE] [SPOT METER] The backlight function does not work during Easy Handycam operation (p. 19).
Undesirable flicker occurs.
This anomaly may occur when recording pictures under the discharge tube, such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp, with [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS]. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when recording candlelight or electric light in the dark.
This occurs when the contrast between the subject and the background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 39).
[The lens cover might be closed. Check the cover.] appears on the screen when the lens cover is open.
There is not enough light, or the lens is covered by your finger or other object.
A vertical band appears when recording a bright subject.
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot use [SUPER NSPLUS].
The NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is not set to ON (p. 22).
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.
The spots appear when you are recording in [AUTOSLW SHTR], [SLOW SHUTTR], [SUPER NSPLUS], or [COLOR SLOW S]. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot dub correctly using 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 (p. 54).
Noises appear and on the screen.
is displayed New sound added to a recorded tape is not heard.
Adjust [AUDIO MIX] until the sound is heard appropriately (p. 47).
The tape was recorded in a TV color system other than that of your camcorder (PAL). This is not a malfunction (p. 76).
Pictures from connected devices are not displayed correctly.
The input signal is not PAL (p. 76).

Not available

If this function is set

[SCENE SELECT]

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.
NightShot plus, [TELE MACRO], [OLD MOVIE], [SUPER NSPLUS], [COLOR SLOW S] When the POWER switch is set to CAMERAMEMORY NightShot plus, [SUPER NSPLUS] NightShot plus, [SUPER NSPLUS] NightShot plus, [SUPER NSPLUS] [SCENE SELECT] [SCENE SELECT], during tape recording [FADER], [D.EFFECT] NightShot plus, [SCENE SELECT], [SUPER NSPLUS], [FADER], [D.EFFECT] [TELE MACRO] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NSPLUS], [COLOR SLOW S], [D.EFFECT] [CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SUPER NSPLUS], [COLOR SLOW S], [FADER] [PICT.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECT]
[CANDLE], [FIREWORKS], [SPORTS] [SPOT METER] [EXPOSURE] [WHITE BAL.] [SPOT FOCUS] [TELE MACRO] [SUPER NSPLUS] [COLOR SLOW S]

Connecting to a computer

The computer does not recognize your camcorder.
Install the Picture Motion Browser (p. 63). The computer may not recognize your camcorder for a few moments after you connect it. Wait for a while. 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 install the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on a Macintosh computer.
You can install Picture Motion Browser only on a Windows computer.

[DIGITAL ZOOM] [FADER]

Functions that cannot be used together
Depending on the functions, you may not be able to use them together. The following list shows examples of menu items and functions that cannot be used at the same time.
Not available If this function is set

[D.EFFECT]

[OLD MOVIE]

backlight

[FIREWORKS], [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE]
Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following. Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis display) C:04:ss

What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ charger. The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
On image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick Duo by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.) If you cannot use a Memory Stick Duo that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 41). Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Duo. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image data modified on your computer. When playing back image data recorded with other devices.
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently. When charging the battery pack while the AC Adaptor is connected to your camcorder, after charging is complete, disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10 C (50 F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time. Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots. Continued ,
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/ FH100 (optional). Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback, fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/FH100 (optional). Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

On handling the casing

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 with above substances on your hands. Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time. Continued ,
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. It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time.
5 Remove dust from the inside area where the eyecup block was attached with a camera blower, etc.
To remove dust from inside the viewfinder
1 Pull out the viewfinder. 2 While pushing in the tab on the side with a fine-tipped implement such as a ball point pen, pull the eyecup block in the direction of the arrow to remove.
6 Attach the eyecup block to the viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it clicks.
The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not disassemble it further. Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc. Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall 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
4 Press the viewfinder onto the body of the camcorder.

Specifications

without the AC Adaptor connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

System

USAGE GUIDE. 26 USB CAMERA..49 USB SELECT..46 Using abroad. 76
P.MENU.See Personal Menu PAL..71, 76 PASTEL.44 PB FOLDER (Playback folder).42 PB zoom.26 Personal Menu.32, 52 PICT.APPLI. menu (Picture Application menu).42 PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)..44 PictBridge PRINT.60 Picture Motion Browser.62 Playback..19, 24 Playing time.12 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait).35 Print..60 Print mark..59
VAR.SPD PB (Various speed playback).. 46 VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder brightness). 49 VOLUME..24 V-OUT/PANEL. 50
Warning indicators.. 73 Warning messages. 73 WHITE BAL. (White balance)..36 WHITE FADER. 42 Wide (16:9). 23 Windows..62, 63 WIPE.43 WORLD TIME..51

QUALITY..40

Write-protect tab.77
Zero set memory.28 Zoom..22
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Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan