Menu items, LCD panel, and lens
See page 55 for the Memory Stick media you can use with this camcorder.

Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

LCD screen

A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Battery pack

Black points White, red, blue or green points
Exposing the LCD screen, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See About handling of your camcorder (p.95).
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on disposal/transfer
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p.18).
Even if you perform [ DELETE ALL], [ DELETE ALL] or [MEDIA FORMAT], some data might not be entirely deleted from the internal memory. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p.59) to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.

Recording

Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure that the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a disc such as a DVD-R using your computer (see Operating Guide). Also, you can save your image data using a DVD writer, a VCR, or a DVD/HDD recorder (p.50).

To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist
Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. Touch [ ERASE]. To erase all the movies from the Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL] [YES] . [YES] Select the movie to be erased from the list.

Destination bar

Tips When you select multiple movies, the movies are moved following the order appearing in the Playlist.
Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not erased.
To change the order within the Playlist
Touch (HOME) (OTHERS) [PLAYLIST EDIT]. Touch [ MOVE]. Select the movie to be moved.
Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder
Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express
Operating on the camcorder screen, you can save movies on a disc when using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). You can also play back images on a created disc. Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer.
Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray.
The [DISC BURN] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
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.

Press writer.

(DISC BURN) on the DVD
Turn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer.
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.
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.
The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
Touch [EJECT DISC] and remove any inserted disc. Index
Notes Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p.16). When using battery power, the DVD writer does not work.
Close the disc tray on the DVD writer, and disconnect the USB cable.
To create a disc with the selected images
To dub a desired image onto the disc or to create many of the same discs, perform this operation. Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3 above.

Do not open the Memory Stick Duo media cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the Memory Stick PRO Duo media, be careful so that the Memory Stick PRO Duo media does not pop out and drop.
Checking the media information
You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p.55), and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.
Notes During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot check the media information. Cancel Easy Handycam operation.
Touch (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [MEDIA INFO].
The remaining recordable time for each recording mode is displayed.
Tips You can check the recordable free space, etc., by at the lower right on the screen. touching

To turn off the display

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

LANG] [AREA SET] set your local area

SUMMERTIME

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

OFF ON

(SETTINGS) [CLOCK/
LANG] [SUMMERTIME] a desired
Does not set the summertime. Sets the summertime.

LANGUAGE SET

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.

LANG] [

LANGUAGE SET] a desired
Tips Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
GENERAL SET (Other setup items)

DEMO MODE

When your camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), a demonstration movie appear about 10 minutes after you turn on the (Movie) lamp by pressing MODE.
(SETTINGS) [GENERAL SET] [DEMO MODE] a desired setting
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].

SCENE SELECTION

You can record images effectively in various situations.
[SCENE SELECTION] a desired setting
Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes.

TWILIGHT* ( )

CANDLE ( )
Maintains the dim atmosphere of a candlelit scene.

SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( )

Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. Useful Recording Techniques

FIREWORKS* ( )

Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. Prevents peoples faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. Select to minimize shake when shooting fast moving subjects.

LANDSCAPE*(

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )

SPOTLIGHT**(

SPORTS** ( )

BEACH** (

Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. Index

SNOW** ( )

Takes bright pictures of a white landscape.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.
Notes If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
[WHITE BAL.] a desired setting
The white balance is adjusted automatically. The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Outdoors Night views, neon signs and fireworks Sunrise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions: Indoors At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescentlike color lamps
Touch [ONE PUSH]. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the Touch [

OUTDOOR (

INDOOR ()
The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.

ONE PUSH (

same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. ]. flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing.
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.)

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.
the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually.
The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p.94).
Refer also to Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.82). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
The auto focus does not function.
Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p.76). The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p.76).
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo) lamp (p.26, 28). Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. You cannot make new recording during this period. The recording media is full. Delete unnecessary images (p.41). Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder (p.88). Delete unnecessary images (p.41).
SteadyShot does not function.
Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p.61). Even if [ STEADYSHOT] is set to [ON], your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations.
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.
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped.
A vertical white line may appear on an image taken in bright light.
Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the recording media.
This phenomenon is called the smear effect. This is not a malfunction.
The imaging field looks different.
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.
The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p.61).
Undesirable flicker occurs.
The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media.
This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp.This is not a malfunction.
Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p.88).

Fast flashing There are not enough free space for recording images. After storing the images on other media (p.50, see Operating Guide too), delete unnecessary images, or format the Memory Stick PRO Duo media (p.58). The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by touching (HOME) (MANAGE MEDIA) [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] the recording medium. The Memory Stick PRO Duo media is damaged.
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

Recording media

Internal memory format error.
The internal memory of the camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [MEDIA FORMAT] (p.58) may enable you to use your camcorder. This will delete all data in the internal memory.
(Warning indicators pertaining to Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatting)

Data error.

The Memory Stick PRO Duo media is damaged. The Memory Stick PRO Duo media is not formatted correctly (p.58).
An error occurred during reading or writing the internal memory of the camcorder.
The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file?
(Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible Memory Stick Duo media)
Incompatible Memory Stick Duo media are inserted (p.55).
(Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media)
The image management file is damaged. When you touch [YES], a new image management file is created. The old recorded images on the media cannot be played back (Image files are not damaged). If you execute [REPAIR IMG. DB F.] after creating new information, playing back the old recorded images may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the supplied software.
Access to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media was restricted on another device.
(Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning)
The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear.
Inconsistencies found in Image Database File. Do you want to repair the Image Database File? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database File?
(Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording)
The image management file is damaged, and you cannot record movies or photos. Touch [YES] to repair. You can record photos on Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

Recovering data.

The recording media is full.
Tips You may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on the screen.
Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly.

Cannot recover data.

Deleting
Writing data onto the recording media of the camcorder has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful.

(unit: minute) Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 120 (105) 170 (105) 360 (230)
Each recording time is measured when the [REC MODE] is set to SP. Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, and zooming. Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C (77 F) (10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F) is recommended). The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.

DCR-SX50E/SX60E:

(unit: minute) Recording mode [HQ] [SP] [LP] Recording time 235 (210) 340 (210) 715 (460)

Playing time

Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
Expected number of recordable photos

Internal memory

You can record the maximum 9,999 photos.
Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.
VGA 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
(unit: minute) 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB HQ 6 (5) 10 (10) 25 (25) 55 (50) 115 (105) 235 (210) SP 9 (5) 20 (10) 40 (25) 80 (50) 170 (105) 340 (210) LP 20 (10) 40 (25) 85 (55) 170 (110) 355 (230) 715 (460)

47000 94000

The number of recordable photos shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder. The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording (p.8).
Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The number of recordable photos may vary depending on the recording conditions, and the type of Memory Stick media.
Notes Numbers in the table are based on using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions, [REC MODE] (p.60), and the type of Memory Stick media. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
Tips You can also use Memory Stick Duo media with a capacity of under 512 MB for recording photos.
Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

On TV color systems

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

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

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.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

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Table of contents

Getting started

Recording Playback

DCR-SX30E/SX31E/SX40E/SX41E/ SX50E/SX60E
Digital Video Camera Recorder
Saving movies and photos 21 with a computer Saving images with a DVD writer, recorder Making good use of your camcorder Additional information

Operating Guide

2009 Sony Corporation

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

AC Adaptor

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power source (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60C (140F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
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.

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.
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Your camcorder is turned on.
To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER.
POWER button (Movie): To record movies (Photo): To record photos
Select the desired geographical area with
Touch the button on the LCD screen.

/ , then touch [NEXT].

To set the date and time again, touch (HOME) (SETTINGS) [CLOCK/ LANG] [CLOCK SET]. When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears.
Set [SUMMERTIME], date and time, then touch

The clock starts.

If you set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON], the clock advances 1 hour.
The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the (HOME) recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (SETTINGS) [VIEW IMAGES SET] [DATA CODE] [DATE/TIME] . (HOME) (SETTINGS) [SOUND/DISP You can turn off the operation beeps by touching . SET] [BEEP] [OFF]

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/

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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).
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen.
Touch [ USB CONNECT] to import images from the internal memory, or [ USB CONNECT] to import images from a Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
The [Handycam Utility] window appears on the computer screen.

Starting PMB (Picture

Motion Browser)
On the computer screen, click [Easy PC Back-up] [Import].
Double-click the PMB short-cut icon on the computer screen.
If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB] to start PMB.
Movies and photos are imported to your computer. When the operation is completed, the PMB screen appears.
You can view, edit, or create discs of movies and photos using PMB.

Reading PMB Guide

For details on how to use PMB, read the PMB Guide. Double-click the PMB Guide short-cut icon on the computer screen to open the PMB Guide.
When the operation is completed, a screen to indicate that movies are being analyzed may appear. It may take a long time to analyze movies. In the meantime, you can operate PMB.
See PMB Guide on importing selected movies and photos (p.25).
Changing the destination drive or folder for movies and photos
On the [Handycam Utility] screen in step 3 above, click [Easy PC Back-up] [Change]. On the screen displayed, you can select the drive or folder where the images are to be saved.
If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] [PMB Guide]. You can also open the PMB Guide from [Help] of PMB.

Creating a disc

You can create a disc by selecting movies and photos previously imported to your computer (p.24).
Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc.
It may take a long time to create a disc.

Copying a disc

You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using Video Disc Copier. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [Video Disc Copier] to start the software. See Video Disc Copier help on the operation.
Double-click the PMB short-cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB.
You may start PMB also by clicking [Start] [All Programs] [Sony Picture Utility] [PMB].

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.

elect the recording media containing the S

Remaining Disc capacity

Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. By touching date, you can search for images by date. ouch T [YES] on the camcorder screen. The disc tray on the DVD writer opens after creating the disc. emove the disc from the DVD writer, and R close the disc tray. To create another disc of the same contents, insert a new disc and touch [CREATE SAME DISC]. fter the operation is completed, touch [EXIT] A [END] on the camcorder screen. lose the disc tray on the DVD writer, and C disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder.
writer to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer. The [EXTERNAL DRIVE] screen appears. You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV (p.20). nsert a created disc into the DVD writer. I The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen. ress the play button on the DVD writer. P The movie plays back on the camcorder screen. You can also operate by the camcorder screen (p.17). ouch [END] [EJECT DISC] on the T camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed. ouch T and disconnect the USB cable. Be sure to turn on the camcorder. The DVD writer is powered from the camcorder. You can use [DISC BURN OPTION] to create many of the same disc. Do not do any of the following when creating a disc. Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media from the camcorder You cannot add movies to a created disc. Play the created disc to make sure dubbing was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder. If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN failed.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD (DISC BURN) again. writer and touch
urn on your camcorder, and connect the DVD T
If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off. Disc creation time to dub movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take more time depending on the recording mode or the number of scenes. You can play back created discs on a general DVD player. If playback is not possible for any reason, connect the camcorder to the DVD writer, and then play back. The disc mark appears on the camcorder screen. DVDirect Express may not be available in some countries/regions.

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

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)

Category
Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting.
Menu item Making good use of your camcorder
Follow the instruction on the screen. After completing the setting, touch.
When the item is not on the screen, touch /. To return to the previous screen, touch. To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch. You cannot select the grayed items or settings.
After completing the setting, touch.
When the item you want is not on the screen, touch another tab. (There may be no tab.) You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation.

List of the

(CAMERA) category
MOVIE.. p.13 PHOTO... p.15

(VIEW IMAGES) category

VISUAL INDEX.. p.17. FILM ROLL.. p.17 FACE.. p.17 PLAYLIST.. Displays and plays a movie playlist.

(OTHERS) category

DELETE DELETE.. p.33 DELETE.. p.33 PHOTO CAPTURE. Captures photos from desired scenes of movies. MOVIE DUB.. p.36 PHOTO COPY COPY by select. p.36 COPY by date. p.36 EDIT DELETE.. p.33 DELETE.. p.33 PROTECT.. Sets the protection to avoid deleting movies. PROTECT.. Sets the protection to avoid deleting photos. DIVIDE. Divides movies. PLAYLIST EDIT ADD. Adds a movie to a playlist. ADD by date.. Adds movies recorded on the same day at one time in a playlist. ERASE.. Erases a movie from a playlist. ERASE ALL.. Erases all movies from a playlist. MOVE.. Changes the order of movies in a playlist. USB CONNECT USB CONNECT. Connects the internal memory via USB. USB CONNECT. Connects the Memory Stick PRO Duo media via USB. DISC BURN. p.23 BATTERY INFO.. Displays the battery information.

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

MOVIE MEDIA SET. p.34 PHOTO MEDIA SET. p.35 MEDIA INFO. Displays information on the recording media, such as free space.
MEDIA FORMAT. p.33 REPAIR IMG.DB F.. p.43

(SETTINGS) category

MOVIE SETTINGS REC MODE. Sets the mode to record movies. When recording fast moving subjects, a high image quality, such as [HQ], is recommended. WIDE SELECT. Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies. DIGITAL ZOOM. p.14 STEADYSHOT. p.14 AUTO SLW SHUTTR. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. GUIDEFRAME. Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. REMAINING SET. Sets how the remaining recording time of the media is to be displayed. FACE SET.. Sets to create the Face Index screen. PHOTO SETTINGS IMAGE SIZE.. Sets the photo size. FILE NO.. Sets how to assign the file number. AUTO SLW SHUTTR. Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. GUIDEFRAME. Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. VIEW IMAGES SET DATA CODE.. Displays the detailed recording data during playback. SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME.. p.18 BEEP. p.11 LCD BRIGHT.. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. LCD BL LEVEL. Adjusts the backlight of the LCD screen. LCD COLOR.. Adjusts the color intensity of the LCD screen. OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE.. p.20 DISP OUTPUT. Sets whether the on-screen displays appear on the TV screen or not. CLOCK/ LANG CLOCK SET. p.11 AREA SET.. p.11 SUMMERTIME. p.11 LANGUAGE SET.. p.12 GENERAL SET DEMO MODE. Sets whether the demonstration appears or not. CALIBRATION. Calibrates the touch panel. A.SHUT OFF.. Changes the [A.SHUT OFF] setting (p.10). POWER ON BY LCD. Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on and off when you open and close the LCD screen.

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.

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.
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the camcorder is turned off. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the preinstalled rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours.

Specifications

System
Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards Movie recording format Video: MPEG2-PS Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Photo file format : DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible : Exif Ver.2.21 Compatible : MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo) Internal memory: DCR-SX30E/SX40E: 4 GB DCR-SX31E/SX41E: 8 GB DCR-SX50E/SX60E: 16 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management. Image device 2.25 mm (1/8 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 800000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9): Approx. 490000 pixels Effective (Photos, 16:9): Approx. 310000 pixels Effective (Photos, 4:3): Approx. 410000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 60(Optical), 120, 2 000(Digital) F1.8 ~ 6.0 Focal length: f=1.8 ~ 108 mm (3/32 ~ 4 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 39 ~ mm (1 9/16 ~ 92 1/4 in.) (16:9) For photos: 44 ~ 2640 mm (1 3/4 ~ 104 in.) (4:3) Color temperature: [AUTO], [ONE PUSH], [INDOOR] (K), [OUTDOOR] (K) Minimum illumination 6 lx (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] is set to [ON], shutter speed 1/25 second)
Picture: 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total number of pixels: (560 220)

General

Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption: During camera recording, using LCD screen at normal brightness: Internal memory: 2.0 W Memory Stick PRO Duo media: 2.0 W Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) Storage temperature: 20 C to +60 C (-4 F to +140 F) Dimensions (approx.) 107 mm (2 1/3/1/4 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 113 mm (2 1/3/1/2 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) 200 g (7 oz) main unit only 240 g (8 oz) including the supplied rechargeable battery pack and Memory Stick PRO Duo media

Recording..13 Recording and playback time.47 Recording media..34 Repair..42 RESET..50
Easy Handycam operation.16 Easy PC Back-up..24 Editing movies..26

Format..33

Handycam Handbook..41 HELP function..37 HOME MENU..37, 38
Screen indicators..49 Self-diagnosis display.43 Setting the date and time.11 Software..21 Specifications.46 Supplied items..4

Install..21.

Tripod..34 Troubleshooting.42. Turning the power on..11 TV..20. TV Type..20

Language..12

You will find the menu lists on pages 38 to 40.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/

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