MOVIE* PHOTO*

(SETTINGS) category

MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME REMAINING SET FACE SET* PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE* FILE NO. AUTO SLW SHUTTR GUIDEFRAME VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME* BEEP* LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE DISP OUTPUT CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET* AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET* GENERAL SET DEMO MODE CALIBRATION A.SHUT OFF POWER ON BY LCD p.60 p.60 p.61 p.61 p.61 p.62 p.62 p.63 p.64 p.64 p.64 p.65 p.66 p.24, 33 p.68 p.68 p.68 p.69 p.70 p.70 p.17 p.71 p.71 p.71 p.72 p.96 p.72 p.73

(VIEW IMAGES) category

VISUAL INDEX* FILM ROLL* FACE* PLAYLIST p.33 p.35 p.35 p.48

(OTHERS) category

DELETE* DELETE DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB DUB by select DUB by date DUB ALL PHOTO COPY COPY by select COPY by date EDIT DELETE DELETE PROTECT PROTECT DIVIDE PLAYLIST EDIT ADD ADD by date ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE USB CONNECT USB CONNECT USB CONNECT DISC BURN BATTERY INFO p.41 p.41 p.46 p.46 p.47 p.48 p.48 p.49 p.49 p.49 p.52 p.52 Operating Guide p.54 p.41 p.41 p.43 p.44 p.44 p.44 p.45 p.45
[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. operation.
* You can set this item during Easy Handycam

List of the

Following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab
SPOT MTR/FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE FOCUS SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. p.74 p.74 p.75 p.75 p.76 p.76 p.77 p.78

FADER p.79

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL SELF-TIMER p.79 p.80 p.80
The tab depends on the situation/no tab
SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW SET p.38 p.38
Read this before operating your camcorder

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH30 (1) CD-ROM Handycam Application Software (1)

PMB Handycam

(software, including PMB Guide ) Handbook (PDF)

Operating Guide (1)

Do not do any of the following when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p.17) or the access lamp (p.56) are lit or flashing. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be lost or other malfunctions could occur. Ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media from the camcorder Removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder Applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder When connecting your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

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)

Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
Switching the screen display
Information (remaining battery capacity, etc.) toggles off and on each time you press DISP.
Playback on the camcorder
In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played (p.55).
Previous Next To return to recording mode
To the list of recording dates (p.36)
Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse
Next OPTION 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 to play back movies slowly. Touch / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times As you repeat touching about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a desired setting .
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch
You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU.

adjust with

Touch the screen. (Photo) tab () a desired photo () on the VISUAL INDEX
Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU
Tips When viewing photos recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, the screen.
(playback folder) appears on
Useful functions for playing movies and photos
Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on the INDEX screen. You can start playing back a movie from the selected thumbnail. Select the recording media which contains the movie you want to play back before the operation (p.55).

Touch Touch

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

(Film Roll Index).

Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie.
Touch / to select the desired movie. Touch / to search for the desired scene, then touch the scene you want

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.
Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Open the LCD screen to turn on your camcorder. Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT] [INT. MEMORY].
The [ FORMAT] screen appears.
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies)
The default settings are marked with.
REC MODE (Recording mode)

Steps (HOME)

(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [REC MODE] a desired setting
You can select a recording mode to record movies from 3 levels.
HQ ( SP ( LP ( ) ) ) Records in high quality mode (9M (HQ)). Records in standard quality mode (6M (SP)). Increases the recording time (Long Play) (3M (LP)).
Notes If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image.
Tips See page 88 for the expected recording time of each recording mode. You can select the [REC MODE] for each recording media separately. Figures such as 9M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.

WIDE SELECT

You can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

Steps (HOME) setting

16:9 WIDE 4:3 ( Notes )
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [WIDE SELECT] a desired
Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen. Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.
Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV connected for playback (p.70).

DIGITAL ZOOM

You can select the maximum zoom level up to 60 in case you want to zoom to a level greater than following optical zoom during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [DIGITAL ZOOM] a desired
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.

OFF 120 2000

Up to 60 zoom is performed optically. Up to 60 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 120 zoom is performed digitally. Useful Recording Techniques Up to 60 zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 2000 zoom is performed digitally.

STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.

ON OFF ( )

(SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [

STEADYSHOT] a desired

The SteadyShot function is used. The SteadyShot function is not used.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter)
When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/25 second.
Steps (HOME) (SETTINGS) [MOVIE SETTINGS] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] a desired setting
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

The demonstration appears. The demonstration does not appear.
Tips When you set this item to [ON] and touch , the demonstration starts playing. The demonstration will be suspended: When you press START/STOP When you touch the screen during the demonstration (The demonstration starts again after about 10 minutes.) When you turn on the (Photo) lamp When you touch (HOME)

CALIBRATION

See page 96.
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off )
You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically when you do not operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes.
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [A.SHUT OFF] a desired setting
The camcorder turns off automatically. The camcorder does not turn off automatically. Index

5min NEVER

Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is automatically set to [NEVER].

POWER ON BY LCD

You can set your camcorder to turn on and off when you open and close the LCD screen.
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [POWER ON BY LCD] a desired
The camcorder turns on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes. The camcorder does not turn on and off when the LCD screen opens and closes.

Functions set in the

Items you can set only on the OPTION MENU will be described below. The default settings are marked with.

SPOT MTR/FCS

You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously. This function enables you to use [SPOT METER] (p.74) and [SPOT FOCUS] (p.75) at the same time.
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]

Notes Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. is flashing quickly. When you select [ONE PUSH], keep framing white objects while flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set. When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO]. If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].
Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [AUTO] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (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 the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust the white balance.
You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.
[FADER] a desired setting

Does not use an effect.

WHITE FADER
Fades in/out with the white effect.
BLACK FADER Fades in/out with the black effect.
To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF].
Tips When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared.
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC (Built-in zoom microphone)
You can record a movie with directional sound as you zoom in or out.
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] a desired setting
The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out.

ON ( )

The microphone records sound following zooming in or out.
MICREF LEVEL (Microphone reference level)
You can select the microphone level for recording sound.
[MICREF LEVEL] a desired setting

NORMAL LOW ( )

Records various ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [LOW] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.)

SELF-TIMER

Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.

OFF ON ( )

[SELF-TIMER] a desired setting
Cancels the self-timer. Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the recording, touch [RESET].
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following list to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.
Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.

Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off.
The ambient temperature is too high or low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p.95).
Menu items are grayed out.
Use the AC Adaptor. In the default setting, when about 5 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p.72), or turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p.15).
You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p.85).
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
Touch the LCD screen lightly. Press DISP (p.31).
Close the LCD screen (p. 15). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.15). Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly. The battery charge is completed (p.15).
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.
Adjust the touch panel [CALIBRATION] (p.96).
Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Operations using the Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be performed.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p.15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
If you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder (p.58).
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Images stored on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media cannot be deleted.
The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged
The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.

By setting (HOME) (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT] [ USB CONNECT]/ [ USB CONNECT], you can access the recording media from the computer through USB connection. Access from the computer using the supplied software PMB. Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder through the computer without using the supplied computer application. The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the above operation. When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 41. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. Do not format the recording media using a computer. The camcorder may not operate correctly. Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF] [102MSDCF]
Maintenance and precautions
About the Memory Stick media
Memory Stick media are a compact, portable IC recording medium with a large data capacity. You can use only Memory Stick Duo media, which are about the half size of standard Memory Stick media, with your camcorder. However, we do not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo media on your camcorder.
Types of Memory Stick media Recording/Playback Memory Stick Duo media (with MagicGate) Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO-HG * Duo media
* This product does not support 8-bit parallel
data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
This product cannot record or play data that uses MagicGate technology. MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format. This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media (M2). M2 is the abbreviation for the Memory Stick Micro media. Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media compliant product you use. Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for): If you eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo
media, or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (while the access lamp is lit or flashing) If you use the Memory Stick PRO Duo media near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer. Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing a memo area on Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. When you carry or store Memory Stick PRO Duo media, put it in its case. Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals. Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not let the Memory Stick PRO Duo media get wet. Keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo media out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow it. Do not insert anything other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Do not use or keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in the following locations: Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases

On the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor
When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with Memory Stick media compliant device, be sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with Memory Stick media compliant device inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media into Memory Stick Duo media adaptor, make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo media are inserted facing in the correct direction. Note
that improper use may cause a malfunction. When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media inserted into Memory Stick Duo media adaptor on Memory Stick media compliant device, make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo media adaptor is inserted into the device in the correct direction. If inserted in the wrong direction, the device may be damaged. Do not insert Memory Stick Duo media adaptor without Memory Stick PRO Duo media attached into Memory Stick media compliant device. Doing so may result in malfunctions of the device.
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
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). InfoLITHIUM H series battery packs mark. have the
On Memory Stick PRO Duo media
The maximum memory capacity of Memory Stick PRO Duo media that can be used with your camcorder is 16 GB.
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media
To use Memory Stick Micro media with your camcorder, you need a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor. Insert the Memory Stick Micro media into the Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo media slot. If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into your camcorder without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from your camcorder. Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
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 AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.
To charge the battery pack
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.
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your (HOME) camcorder completely, touch (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [A.SHUT OFF] [NEVER], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off (p.72).

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid. Useful Recording Techniques

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as follows: You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
On adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [CALIBRATION].
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

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

On recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure 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, recording 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.

Operation flow

Recording movies and photos (p.13)
In the default settings, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. You can change the recording media (p.34).
Playing movies and photos (p.17)
Playing movies and photos on your camcorder (p.17) Playing movies and photos on a connected TV (p.20)
Saving movies and photos on a disc
Saving movies and photos with a computer (p.21) Creating a disc with a DVD writer or recorder (p.27)
Operating by the camcorder screen, you can create a disc and play it back on DVDirect Express by connecting the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately) to your camcorder.
Deleting movies and photos (p.33)
You can free up recording space by deleting movies and photos that you have saved on other media, from the internal memory.
Read this first. 2. Operation flow.. 6
Step 1: Charging the battery pack. 9 Charging the battery pack abroad. 10 Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time. 11 Changing the language setting. 12.

Recording

Recording. 13 Recording and playing movies and photos easily (Easy Handycam operation). 16

Playback

Playback on the camcorder. 17 Playing images on a TV. 20
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Preparing a computer (Windows). When using a Macintosh. Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn). Importing movies and photos to a computer (Easy PC Back-up). Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos. Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser). Creating a disc. Copying a disc.. Editing movies. Capturing photos from a movie. 26 26
Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder
Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express. 27 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express. 30 Creating a disc with a recorder, etc.. 31
Making good use of your camcorder
Deleting movies and photos. Coping with shooting conditions. Changing the recording media. To check the recording media settings. Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Customizing your camcorder with menus. Using the HELP function. Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook. 50 51

Additional information

Troubleshooting. Precautions.. Specifications. Screen indicators.. Parts and controls. Index..
Step 1: Charging the battery pack

CHG lamp

DC plug DC IN jack

AC Adaptor Battery pack

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (Mains lead)

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 47 on charging, 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.
To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever and remove the battery pack.
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Make the same connections as Step 1: Charging the battery pack.
Notes on the battery pack and the AC Adaptor
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, close the LCD screen and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p.11) are turned off. that the Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF]).
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

(VIEW IMAGES).

(VIEW IMAGES)

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds.

Touch the

(Movie) tab a desired movie.

1-1-2009

To the index screen of scenes by a certain interval (Film Roll Index) Previous
To the index screen of face scenes (Face Index) To the list of recording dates
Next To return to recording mode

INT.MEMORY

1:12:34
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 the Memory Stick PRO Duo media.)
Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
Previous Volume adjustment To stop To fast-reverse
Next OPTION MENU To fast-forward To pause/play
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. / during pause to play back movies slowly. Touch / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times As you repeat touching about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. You can turn on or off the on-screen display by pressing DISP located on the panel behind the LCD panel. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by (HOME) (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] a touching . desired setting
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch
You can adjust the sound volume from the OPTION MENU (p.37).

adjust with

Viewing photos
Touch the (Photo) tab a desired photo on the VISUAL INDEX screen.
Your camcorder displays the selected photo.
Previous To the VISUAL INDEX screen
To start/stop slide show Next OPTION MENU
You can zoom in the photo by moving the power zoom lever while viewing photos (PB ZOOM). If you touch a point in the PB ZOOM frame, the point comes to the center in the frame. (playback folder) appears on When viewing photos recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, the screen.

DVD-RW/DVD+RW:

not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. *264-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *3Starter (Edition) is not supported.

When using a Macintosh

The supplied software PMB is not supported by Macintosh computers. To process photos using a Macintosh computer connected to your camcorder, see the following website. http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ ms/us/

Unrewritable Rewritable

Step 1 Checking the computer system
OS*1 Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP1*3 CPU Intel Pentium III: 1 GHz or faster Application DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed.) Memory 256 MB or more Other system requirements for OS should be met. Hard disk Disk volume required for installation: Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more may be necessary when creating DVD discs). Display Minimum 1,dots
Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB
Install PMB before connecting your camcorder to a computer.
If a version of PMB supplied with another device has already been installed on the computer, check the version. (The version number is displayed by clicking [Help] - [About PMB].) Compare the version number of the supplied CD-ROM with that of the previously installed PMB, check to ensure that the versions have been installed in order, from the lower to the higher. If the version number of the previously installed PMB is higher than that of the PMB of your camcorder, uninstall PMB from the computer and then re-install it in order, from lower to higher. If you install a higher version of PMB first, some functions may not work correctly.
See page 41 on the Handycam Handbook.
Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer.
Log on as an Administrator for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the camcorder screen.
If the [USB SELECT] screen does not (HOME) appear, touch (OTHERS) [USB CONNECT].
If the screen does not appear, click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM).

Click [Install].

Click [Continue] on the computer screen. Read the terms of the license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, change to , and then click [Next] [Install]. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Depending on the computer, you may need to install third party software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to install the required software. Restart the computer if required to complete the installation.
Creating a disc with one touch
When the installation is completed, following icons will appear. Remove the CD-ROM from your computer.

(One Touch Disc Burn)

You can save movies and photos on a disc (DISC BURN) by simply pressing on your camcorder. Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn can be saved on a disc automatically.
Other icons may appear. No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure. The Handycam Handbook is not installed in this procedure (p.41).
To disconnect your camcorder from the computer
Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
Install PMB beforehand (p.21), however, do not start PMB. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p.10). (DISC BURN) on your camcorder, With you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only.
Turn on your computer, and place an empty disc on the DVD drive.
See page 21 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than PMB starts automatically, shut it down.
Turn on your camcorder, and connect it to the computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Touch [END] [YES] on the camcorder screen. Disconnect the USB cable.

Press

(DISC BURN).
Importing movies and photos to a computer
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

(Easy PC Back-up)

Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Easy PC Back-up can be imported to a computer automatically. Turn on the computer beforehand.
Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.10).

Editing movies

You can cut out only necessary parts from a movie and save it as another file. Using PMB, select the movie you want to edit, then click [Manipulate] [Video Trimming] on the menu to display the Video Trimming window. See PMB Guide on the operation (p.25).
Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the left side in the window, and select the folder or date, then select the movies and photos.
To select plural movies and photos, hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails.
At the top of the window, click [Manipulate] [DVD-Video (SD) Creation].
The window used to select movies and photos appears.
Capturing photos from a movie
You can save a frame of a movie as a photo file. On the movie playback window of to display [Save Frame] PMB, click windows. See PMB Guide on the operation (p.25).
To add movies and photos to the previously selected ones, select the movies and photos in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies and photos.
Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express
Operating by the camcorder screen, you can save movies to a disc when using a dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). You can also play back these images on the created disc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.
The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen.

Press writer.

(DISC BURN) on the DVD
DVDirect Express is referred to as DVD writer in this section. Only unused discs of the following types can be used: 12cm DVD-R 12cm DVD+R The device does not support two-layered discs. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.
Movies recorded on the internal memory that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc. After the disc has been created, the disc tray on the DVD writer opens and you can remove the disc.
Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer.
You can also operate with BURN) on your camcorder.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc. After the operation is completed, touch [END] on the camcorder screen.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p.10). When using battery power, the DVD writer does not work.

Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation (p.10). To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p.21) before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted.
To delete photos, touch [ [ DELETE].

DELETE]

Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA FORMAT]. Touch the recording media to be formatted ([INT. MEMORY] or [MEMORY STICK]). Touch [YES] [YES]
Touch and display the mark on the movies or photos to be deleted.

[YES]

To delete all movies at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE . ALL] [YES] [YES] To delete all photos at one time In step 2, touch [ DELETE] [ DELETE . ALL] [YES] [YES]
While [Executing] is displayed, do not close the LCD screen, oprate 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.)
Coping with shooting conditions
A wide variety of settings and adjustment options are available on the menu (p.37).
Changing the recording media
You can select the internal memory or Memory Stick PRO Duo media as the recording, playback, or editing medium on your camcorder. Select the medium to be used for movies and photos separately. In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory.
Internal memory Movies Memory Stick media
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects (Backlight)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subject, press (backlight) to display. To cancel the backlight function, press (backlight) again.

Photos

Using a tripod
Attach the tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately, the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

Tripod receptacle

You can do recording, playback, and editing operations on the selected medium. See page 47 for the recordable time of movies.
Selecting the recording media for movies
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MOVIE MEDIA SET].
The [MOVIE MEDIA SET] screen appears.
Touch the desired medium. Touch [YES] .
The recording medium is changed.
Selecting the recording media for photos
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [PHOTO MEDIA SET].
The [PHOTO MEDIA SET] screen appears.
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 512MB or larger marked with: (Memory Stick PRO Duo media)* (Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media)
Touch the desired recording medium. Touch [YES] .
*Marked with Mark2 or not, either can
Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 16 GB are confirmed to work with this camcorder.

be used.

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.
To check the recording media settings
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.
If you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the slot in the wrong direction, the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, the Memory Stick Duo media slot, or image data may be damaged. Close the Memory Stick Duo media cover after inserting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
: Internal memory : Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media

Access lamp

Set the recording medium to [MEMORY STICK] to record movies and/or photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.34).
The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears when you insert new Memory Stick PRO Duo media while the (Movie) lamp is lit.

Touch [YES].

To record only photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media, touch [NO].
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.33).
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.
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.
Dubbing or copying movies and photos from the internal memory to Memory Stick PRO Duo media
Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [MOVIE DUB]/[PHOTO COPY], then follow the displays on the screen.
Customizing your camcorder with menus
Menu items are described in more details with color photos in the Handycam Handbook (p.41).

Using the HELP function

To see the descriptions on the HOME (HELP) on the HOME MENU, touch turns MENU screen. (The bottom of orange.) Then, touch the menu item you want to know about.

Using the

HOME MENU
When you touch (HOME), the HOME MENU appears. You can change the settings of your camcorder.

(HOME)

OPTION MENU
Touch the desired category the menu item to be changed.

Menu item

The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appears when you right-click the mouse on a computer. The menu items you can change in the context appear.

(OPTION)

[SOUND/DISP SET] is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
The following items are available on the OPTION MENU only. tab
SPOT MTR/FCS. Adjusts the brightness and focus for the seleted subject simultaneously. SPOT METER. Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen. SPOT FOCUS.. Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen. TELE MACRO.. Shoots a subject in focus with, the background out of focus. EXPOSURE.. Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. FOCUS.. Focuses manually. SCENE SELECTION. Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,. such as night view or beach. WHITE BAL. Adjusts the white balance.
FADER.. Fades scenes in or out.
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC. Records movies with directional sound relative to the zoom setting. MICREF LEVEL. Sets the microphone level. SELF-TIMER.. Used during photo recording.
The tab depends on the situation/no tab
SLIDE SHOW. Plays a series of photos. SLIDE SHOW SET. Sets the repetition option for the slide show.
Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook
The Handycam Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen. The functions of your camcorder are described, some of them with color photos. The Handycam Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder.
To view the Handycam Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon on the computer screen.
To install the Handycam Handbook on a Windows computer, place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. On the installation screen displayed, click [Handycam Handbook].
When using a Macintosh, open the [Handbook] [GB] folder in the CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf]. You need Adobe Reader to read Handycam Handbook. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ Refer to PMB Guide for details on the supplied software PMB (p.25).
Select the desired language and the model name of your camcorder, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)].
The model name of your camcorder is printed on its bottom surface.
Click [Exit] [Exit], then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. Notes before sending your camcorder for repair

Your camcorder gets warm.
Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.
The power abruptly turns off.
Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for repair. We will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data. During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the Handycam Handbook (p.41) for details on the symptoms of your camcorder, and PMB Guide (p.25) on connecting your camcorder to a computer.
Use the AC Adaptor (p.10). Turn on the power again. Charge the battery pack (p.9).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp. Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. You cannot make any new recordings during this period. The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p.33). The total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p.33).

PMB cannot be installed.

The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p.9). Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.9).
Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PMB (p.21).
PMB does not work correctly.
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
Quit PMB and restart your computer.
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If your camcorder still does not work, press RESET (p.50) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.)

The camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and your camcorder again in the proper order.
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:
The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series). Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (H series) (p.9). Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p.9).
No Memory Stick PRO Duo media is inserted (p.35). When the indicator flashes, there is not enough free space for recording images. Delete unnecessary images (p.33), or format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.33) after storing the images on other media. The Image Database File is damaged. Check the Image Database File by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] recording media.

C:13: / C:32:

The Memory Stick PRO Duo media is damaged. Format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media with your camcorder (p.33).
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again.
E:20: / E:31: / E:61: / E:62: / E:91: / E:94:
Incompatible Memory Stick Duo media is inserted (p.35).
Your camcorder needs to be repaired. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from E.
Access to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media was restricted on another device.

101-0001

When the indicator flashes slowly, the file is damaged or unreadable.
The camcorder is unsteady. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
The internal memory of your camcorder is full. Delete unnecessary images on the internal memory (p.33). An error may have occurred with the internal memory drive in your camcorder.
The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p.33).

Battery power is low.

Precautions

On use and care

Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60C (140 F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. Near strong radio waves or radiation. The camcorder may not be able to record properly. Near AM receivers and video equipment. Noise may occur. On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the inside of the LCD screen. Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example, from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. When disconnecting the power cord (mains lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.

Do not damage the power cord (mains lead) such as by placing anything heavy on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using your camcorder for a long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it.

LCD screen

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up.This is not a malfunction.

To clean the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

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 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 camcorder
Even if you perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p.33) or formatting, some data might not be entirely deleted from the internal memory. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (See Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook on page 41.) 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.
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.
Note on disposal/transfer of 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 data 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.