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1. Menu item oG Gs CPS lt lt Ca x Cx tx J Ej Tab Touch OPTION Touch the desired tab the item to change the setting g 8 8 completing the setting touch Notes Grayed out menu items or settings are not available When the item you want is not on the screen touch another tab There may be no tab The tabs and items that appear on the screen depend on the recording playback status of your camcorder at the time Japso ed 1 Bulziwoysn gt GB 81 GB 82 Menu lists MANUAL SETTINGS category FLASH LEVEL 94 SCENE SELECTION 84 REDEYE REDUC 94 IHFADER 84 FILE NO 95 WHITE BAL 85 SPOT MTR FCS ss E PLAYBACK category SPOT METER 86 VISUAL INDEX 35 SPOT FOCUS 86 VIEW IMAGES EXPOSURE 86 DATE INDEX 38 FOCUS 86 56 TELE MACRO 87 FILM ROLL 38 AE SHIFT 37 SIFACE E WB SHIFT 88 PLAYLIST 53 88 HIGHLIGHT 39 SMTH SLW REC 89 20 5 SET category HIER EWHSET 29 DATA CODE 95 o Benas CONVERSION LENS 90 DELETE FHDELETE 46 LOW LUX 90 FACE DETE
2. Ge 1 1 2010 1121234 2 1 2010 1 The images of the selected date are displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen Tips You can also display Date Index by touching MENU Show others VIEW 38 IMAGES under gt PLAYBACK category DATE INDEX On the Film Roll Index Face Index screen you can display the Date Index by touching the date in the upper right corner of the screen 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 Press VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears EJ Touch FILM ROLL Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen CL CI E EN 91 12 34 mese Sets the interval at which to create thumbnails of scenes in a movie EJ Touch to select the desired movie Touch to search for the desired scene then touch the scene you want to play back Playback starts from the selected scene O Tips e You can also display the Film Roll Index by touching MENU gt Show others gt VIEW IMAGES under PLAYBACK category I8 FILM ROLL Sea
3. CJ 12 Press and hold PREVIEW The selected movie is marked with Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch Select the destination with Iv sar ea Destination bar Touch YES KS ES Tips When you select multiple movies the movies are moved following the order appearing in the Playlist GB 54 Using the GPS function HXR MC50E What is GPS The GPS Global Positioning System is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites This system allows you to pinpoint your exact location on the earth The following function is available if you use the GPS function Your location You can display the current location on a map Map Index You can find a movie or photo on a map by its recording location COORDINATES You can display the coordinate information during playback AUTO CLOCK ADJ AUTO AREA ADJ Your camcorder adjusts the clock and the time difference on each area automatically When you conduct the following operations for the first time a message appears to confirm whether you assent with the license agreement of the map data Touch LOCATION on the recording screen Touch 6JMAP on the playback
4. 81 Original OTHER REC SET 92 OTHERS OTHER SETTINGS 102 OUTDOOR iter 85 OUTPUT SETTINGS 100 PAT 117 PB ZOOM teet 41 PHOTO CAPTURE 49 PHOTO COPY nete 51 PHOTO MEDIA SET Photos Playing AVCHD disc Playlist inet tette 52 PLAYLIST 52 PMB Picture Motion Browser 59 62 PMB Help 62 PORTRAIT Power on Precautions PRIORITY SETTING 91 110 PROTECT 47 REC LAMP REC MODE Recording reet 23 Recording and playback time TTE 114 Recording media 20 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos REDEYE REDUC 102 103 REPAIR IMG DB 108 112 RESET ehe 132 SCENARIO SCENARIO ERASE SCENE SELECTION Screen indicators Self diagnosis display Warning Afidicators eter 110 SELF TIMER eee 93 Setting the date and time 8 SHOOTING SET 9 Slide show 2 SLIDE SHOW SET 42 0 0 SMILE 91 1 SMILE SENSITIVITY 91 1 Smile Shutter SMTH SLW REC SOWA Erannis 60 SOUNDJ DISP 99 Specifications SPOT FOCUS SPOTLIGHT SPOT METE
5. Displays the previous next movie Returns to the recording screen mn D is displayed when A is touched appears when the standard definition image quality STD movie is selected with SET 29 e You can scroll the display by touching and dragging D or E IPI appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded If you touch the movie or photo with IP you can continue playback from the previous time gt appears on the photo recorded on the memory card Playing movies Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie Volume adjustment edvoL Previous j 15 Next OPTION Tostop i amp w GS eg me CX jn fast forward To fast reverse pause play Notes You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder 9 Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the INDEX screen Touch RE during pause to play back movies slowly As you repeat touching during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times gt about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times You can also display the VISUAL INDEX by touching MENU Show others VISUAL INDEX under gt PLAYBACK category e The recording date time and shooting conditions and
6. Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 4 Touch YES gt ES To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with 0 in step 3 GB 47 0 disappears To protect all the movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes e You cannot select PRT by date for still images recorded on the memory card In step 2 touch HEH PRT by date FSMH PRT by date To protect all photos on the same day at one time touch B PROTECT I by date 5 PRT by date 1 2010 Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies photos then touch Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 3 Touch PROTECT To undo the protection of movies and photos recorded on the same day at one time In step above select the recording date of the desired movies photos then touch IS UNPROTECT ES GB 48 Dividing a movie Touch MENU Show others E BDIVIDE under EDIT category 2 Touch the movie to be divided The selected movie starts playback 9 Touch at the point where you want to divid
7. 4 gt Built in microphone SY Q Notes e Ifyou play back 5 1ch sound on your camcorder 5 1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch GB 31 GB 32 To enjoy the 5 1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality HD in 5 1ch sound you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5 1ch surround When you connect your camcorder with an HDMI cable sold separately the sound of high definition image quality HD movies recorded in 5 1ch sound is automatically output in 5 1ch sound The sound of standard definition image quality STD movies is converted to 2ch Q Tips You can create disc which contains the movies recorded on your camcorder on a computer using the supplied software PMB If you play the disc on a 5 1ch surround system you can enjoy realistic sound Recording high quality photos during movie recording Dual Rec You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO Notes e You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec appear when the capacity of the recording media is not enough or when you record photos continuously You cannot record photos while is displayed e When MODE is set to HD FX you cannot use Dual Rec Tips When the MODE lamp is set to Movie the size of photos becomes L 18 3M 16 9 wide or 6 2M 4 3 You can record photos duri
8. 15 BEEP BLACK 85 BLT IN ZOOM 91 Blu ray disc BRAVIA Sync 124 CAMERA DATA 96 Capturing a photo from a movie Peabo EEE TEE SER AST 49 Capturing photos from a movie 69 115 Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack abroad e 16 117 CLOCK LAN CLOCK SET 18 COMPONENT 100 4 59 Computer 59 CONVERSION 5 90 COORDINATES 51 Copying a dis Creating a 63 72 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc 68 Creating AVCHD disc 67 CTRL FOR HDMI 102 DATA CODE DATE TIME 18 Date Index eei 38 DELETE entes 46 DIAL SETTING DIGITAL ZOOM Disc recorder DISPLAY SET DISP OUTPUT DIVIDE 48 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 41 Dual Rec Dubbing DVDirect 73 DVD writer 73 75 Editing movies 86 External media 70 FACE DETECTION 90 110 Face Index 39 PADER nette net 84 BE ctt
9. Play back movies and photos on your camcorder p 35 GB 43 GB 44 Types of connection cables between your camcorder and TV Connecting to a high definition TV Component A V Cable supplied D gt COMPONENT VIDEO IN Green Y e Red Pr CR White 5 Red 2 AUDIO HDMI Cable sold separately gt lt Connecting to non high definition 16 9 wide or 4 3 Component A V Cable supplied COMPONENT VIDEO IN Green Y Blue PB CB e Red Pr CR pda AUDIO A V connecting cable with 5 VIDEO sold separately Ox Yellow S VIDEO VIDEO ite 9 Red AUDIO A V connecting cable supplied Dem CE Yellow VIDEO White Red 2 AUDIO When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 Set TV TYPE to 16 9 or 4 3 according to your TV p 100 When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecti
10. SDXC and SDHC logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other product names mentioned herein may 127 uoneuuojur jeuonippy 1 GB 128 be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and B are not mentioned in each case in this manual Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE lt HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM gt Library Expat zlib libjpeg and pcre software are provided in your camcorder We provide
11. Touch the type of copying COPY by select To copy selected photos COPY by date To copy all photos of a specified date GB 5 Jopao2uue 1 Jo asn poof 1 EJ Select the photo to be copied COPY by select Touch the photo to be copied and mark with You select multiple photos 12010 v CJ v2 Press and hold PREVIEW Press and hold the image down on the screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen COPY by date Select the recording date of the photo to be copied then touch You cannot select multiple dates 4 55 COPY date Touch YES gt Tips To check the copied photos after copying is finished select MEMORY CARD on PHOTO MEDIA SET and play them back p 20 GB 52 Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected The original movies are not changed even if you edit or erase the movies added to the Playlist Notes High definition image quality HD movies and standard definition image quality STD movies are added to an individual Playlist Touch MENU Show others PLAYLIST EDIT under EDIT category Touch BB ADD o
12. a desired setting gt ER If the lens hood is attached it may interfere with flash operation When you record photos using the flash remove the lens hood If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens sold separately the shadow may be reflected If white circular spots appear photos This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camcorder s flash they appear as white circular spots To reduce the white circular spots light the room and shoot the subject without a flash gt 29 P Particles dust pollen etc in the air 4 gt ld GB 27 GB 28 Useful functions for recording movies and photos You can magnify images up to 14 times the original size with the power zoom lever You can magnify images also with the on the LCD screen Close view Telephoto Wider range of view Wide angle Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom ever If you move your finger off the power zoom lever the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded You cannot change the zoom speed with the E button on the LCD screen The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 c
13. 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 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 About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed The pre installed 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 re
14. Programs gt PMB to start PMB You can view edit or create discs of movies and photos using PMB Reading PMB Help For details on how to use PMB read the PMB Help Double click the PMB Help short cut icon on the computer screen to open the PMB Help Notes e If the icon is not displayed the computer screen click Start Programs PMB PMB Help You can also open the PMB Help from Help of PMB Selecting the method for creating a disc computer Several methods for creating a high definition image quality HD disc or a standard definition image quality STD disc from high definition image quality HD movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here Select the method that suits your disc player Player Choosing a method and disc type Blu ray disc playback Importing movies and photos to a devices a Blu ray disc player computer p 66 Blu ray PlayStation 3 etc O Creating a Blu ray disc with high definition image quality HD p 67 AVCHD format playback devices AVCHD a Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc Creating a disc with one touch One Touch Disc Burn p 65 Importing movies and photos to a computer p 66 AVCHD esl Creating a AVCHD format disc with high definition image quality HD p 67 Ordinary DV
15. Help p 62 for details Creating an AVCHD disc You can create an AVCHD disc by putting together high definition image quality HD movies previously imported to your computer p 66 In this section the procedure for recording a high definition image quality HD movie ona DVD disc is explained Turn on your computer and place an unused disc on the DVD drive See page 63 for the type of discs you can use e If any other software than PMB starts automatically shut it down 2 Start PMB p 62 3 Click Calendar or Index on the left side in the window and select the date or folder then select the high definition image quality HD movies High definition image quality HD movies are marked with G You cannot save photos on a disc To select plural movies hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails 4 At the top of the window click Create AVCHD Format Discs HD The window used to select movies appears To add movies to the previously selected ones select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc It may take a long time to create a disc Playing an AVCHD disc on a computer You can play back AVCHD discs using Player for AVCHD that is installed together with PMB To start Player for AVCHD Click Start All Progra
16. System Signal format PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i specification Movie recording format HD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 AVCHD format compatible STD MPEG 2 PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch 5 1ch Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator Photo file format DCF Ver 2 0 Compatible Exif Ver 2 21 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media Movie Photo Internal memory 64 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD Memory card Class 4 or faster When measuring media capacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or application files The capacity that a user can use is below HXR MC50P Approximately 63 6 GB HXR MC50E Approximately 62 8 GB Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder color Image device 6 3 mm 1 2 88 type CMOS sensor Recording pixels photo 4 3 Max 12 0 mega 4 000 x 3 000 pixels Gross Approx 6 631 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 Approx 4 150 000 pixels Effective photo 16 9 Approx 4 500 000 pixels Effective photo 4 3 Approx 6 000 000 pixels Lens G lens 10 x Optical 14 x 120 x Digital Filter diameter 37 mm 1 1 2 in F1 8 3 4 Focal length f 3 8 38 0 mm 5 32 1 1 2 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 29 8 298 mm 1 3 16 11 3 4 16 9 For photos 26 3 263 mm 1 1 16 10 3 8 in 4 3 Color temperature AUTO ONE PUSH INDOOR 3 200 K OUTDOOR 5 800 K Minim
17. This screen will appear only when there are newly recorded images 6 After the operation is completed touch on the camcorder screen Notes The number of scenes you can save on the external media are as follows However even if the external media has free space you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number High definition image quality HD movies Max 3 999 Standard definition image quality STD movies 9 999 Photos 9 999 frames x 899 folders The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded When connecting an external media The images saved in the external media are displayed on the LCD screen The movie display and photo display buttons on the VISUAL INDEX screen change as illustrated below 112010 You can make menu settings of the external media such as deleting images Touch MENU Show others on the VISUAL INDEX screen To save desired movies and photos You can also save images recorded on memory cards Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date which are recorded on the memory card Touch Play without copying in step 5 above The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed Touch MENU Show others MOVIE when selecting movies PHOTO COPY when selecting photos 3 Follow the on screen instructions to selec
18. 120x Up to 120x zoom is performed digitally Note e When is set to other than ACTIVE up to 10x zoom is performed optically E AUTO BACK LIGHT Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically ON Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically OFF Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects W DIAL SETTING You can select an item you want to set to the MANUAL dial For details see page 33 E NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using the NightShot p 32 function you can record clearer images by activating NIGHTSHOT LIGHT which emits infrared light invisible gt ON Emits infrared light OFF Does not emit infrared light Notes Do not cover the infrared port p 132 with your fingers or other objects The lens hood supplied interferes with the infrared operation and should be removed Remove the conversion lens sold separately The maximum shooting distance using NIGHTSHOT LIGHT is about 3 m 10 feet B EEX V COLOR You can capture wider range of colors Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV p gt OFF Records in ordinary color range ON oror Records in x v Color O Notes Set ERX V COLOR to ON when the recorded movie will be played back on an x v Color compliant
19. 35 DISC BURN button 65 NIGHTSHOT button 32 1009 INTELLIGENT AUTO button 28 POWER button 18 RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting operations O A Oo N 132 N N Speaker MODE button 23 Movie Photo lamps 23 Y USB jack 73 76 HDMI OUT jack 43 GPS switch HXR MC5OE 55 Ss Memory card slot 22 Memory card Access lamp 22 While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data BATT battery release lever 16 D Wireless Remote Commander N Ou A Oo N jo o Eyecup Viewfinder 25 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 25 Battery pack 15 A V Remote Connector 43 DC IN jack 15 PHOTO button 26 Power zoom lever 28 41 4 CHG flash charge lamp 15 START STOP button 24 Grip belt 23 Hook for a shoulder belt Tripod receptacle A
20. EJ Touch USB CONNECT on the camcorder screen to make the computer recognize your camcorder If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch MENU MENU Show others USB CONNECT under OTHERS category Click Continue on the computer Screen Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Connect the camcorder to the computer during the installation of PMB 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 When the installation is completed following icons will appear Remove the CD ROM from your computer E Starts PMB Displays PMB Help Displays PMB Launcher PMB Launcher enables you to start PMB or other software or to open web sites Other icons may appear No icon may appear depending on the installation procedure Notes To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP should be installed If Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet select it from required programs on the installation screen and install it following the procedures displayed The computer must be connected to the internet for the installation You may install Image Mastering API
21. If the movie recorded with this function ON is played back on a non x v Color compliant TV the color may not be reproduced correctly 8X V COLOR cannot be set to ON When recording standard definition image quality STD movies While recording a movie SELECT When recording standard definition image quality STD movies you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV p 16 9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen 4 3 43 Records movies to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen Notes Set TV TYPE correctly according to the TV connected for playback p 100 PHOTO SETTINGS Items for recording photos See Using menus p 79 on the operation The default settings are marked with P EIsELF TIMER Press PHOTO to start the count down A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds gt OFF Cancels the self timer ON Starts the self timer recording To cancel the recording touch RESET Q Tips You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander p 133 IMAGE SIZE You can select a photo size to be shot gt 12 0M Records photos in the highest quality 4 000 x 3 000 19 0 Records photos the high quality the 16 9 wide ratio 4 000 x 2 250 6 2M Lev Records photos cle
22. SMTH SLW REC ESDIGITAL ZOOM SPOT MTR FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TWILIGHT SUNRISE amp SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE SPOTLIGHT BEACH SNOW WHITE BAL UFADER SELF TIMER PRIORITY NightShot GOLF SHOT SETTING SMTH SLW REC SMILE ZOOM DETECTION SPOT MTR FCS SMILE SPOT METER SPOT SENSITIVITY FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TWILIGHT SUNRISE amp SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE SPOTLIGHT BEACH SNOW WHITE BAL CUFADER SELF TIMER SCENE NightShot GOLF SHOT SELECTION SMTH SLW REC LOW LUX E HFADER TELE MACRO If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder 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 In this case contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C or E 00 00 Self diagnosis display c 04 00 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series 122 Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely 15 c 06 00 The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place 13 00 32 00 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again
23. Touch the desired movie or Playback starts from the selected scene Notes The map always displays the north at the top When you record several movies and photos at the same location the movie or photo recorded most recently will be displayed on the LCD screen O Tips e You can also display the Map Index by touching MENU Show others VIEW IMAGES under gt PLAYBACK category You can also search for the thumbnail of the movie or photo you want to play by touching E E in step 3 The recording location of the movie or photo will be displayed at the center of the map Displaying the coordinate information COORDINATES During playback your camcorder can display the coordinates information recorded on movies and photos Touch MENU Show others PLAYBACK SET under E3 PLAYBACK category DATA m CODE COORDINATES EH NEN a 2 8 mE Jmm GG Fy 8 1 Latitude 2 Longitude 8 a Adjusting the clock and the area automatically AUTO CLOCK ADJ AUTO AREA ADJ Your camcorder can maintain accurate time and compensate for time difference automatically by acquiring time and location information from GPS GB 57 Touch MENU Show others CLOCK fA LANG under 5S GENERAL SET category AUTO CLOCK ADJJ AUTO AREA
24. capacity of the battery X aGmeomin stev REMAINING BATTERY LCD SCREEN 60min VIEWFINDER 65min 0 mmo BATTERY INFO 0 To close the battery information screen Touch GB 97 GB 98 5 5 MANAGE MEDIA Items for recording media See Using menus p 79 on the operation MEDIA SETTINGS See page 20 MEDIA INFO You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media To turn off the display Touch Notes Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 96 even if you perform MEDIA FORMAT p 98 Tips Only the information of the medium selected on MOVIE MEDIA SET p 20 is displayed Change the medium setting if necessary MEDIA FORMAT Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space Select the recording media to be formatted touch YES YES 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 before formatting the recording media Protected movies and photos will also be deleted While Executing is displayed do not close the LCD screen operate the buttons on the camcorder disco
25. scenario Touch MENU Show others gt SCENARIO ERASE under EDIT category gt ERASE and select a scenario you want to erase with EJE then touch Es EN NS erase all scenarios touch MENU Show others 3SCENARIO ERASE under ars EDIT category ERASE ALL gt YES YES You can erase also touching OPTION during Highlight Scenario Playback or on the scenario selection screen To change music files You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder and play them with Highlight Playback To transfer music files you need to install the supplied software PMB on your computer Turn on your camcorder and computer connect them with the supplied USB cable then touch DOWNLOAD MUSIC on the camcorder screen If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch MENU Show others MUSIC TOOL under OTHERS category DOWNLOAD MUSIC After the music file is transferred to the camcorder if you cannot play the music he music file may be damaged Delete the music file by touching MENU gt Show others MUSIC TOOL under OTHERS category EMPTY MUSIC hen transfer the music file again If you delete music files using EMPTY MUSIC the music data recorded on your camcorder at the factory will be deleted too In this case you can restore hem using Music Transfer a software installed ogether w
26. 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 LP Approx 5Mbps average 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9Mbps average 720 X 576 pixels 16 9 4 3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode 4 000 X 3 000 dots 4 3 4 000 X 2 250 dots 16 9 2 880 X 2 160 dots 16 9 1 600 X 1 200 dots 4 3 640 X 480 dots 4 3 Dual recording 3 840 X 2 160 dots 16 9 2 880 X 2 160 dots 4 3 Capturing a photo from a movie 1 920 X 1 080 dots 16 9 640 X 360 dots 16 9 640 X 480 dots 4 3 GB 116 Using your camcorder abroad Power supply system You can use your camcorder in any PAL M countries regions using the AC Adaptor PAL N supplied with your camcorder within the NTSC AC 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range Viewing high definition image quality HD movies In countries regions where 1080 50i is supported you can view the movies with SECAM the same high definition image quality HD as that of the recorded movies You need a PAL system based and 1080 50i compatible TV or monitor with component and AUDIO VIDEO input jacks A component A V cable or an HDMI cable sold separately must be connected Viewing standard definition image quality STD movies To view standard definition image quality STD movies you need a PAL system based TV with AUDIO VIDEO input jacks An A V connecting cable must be connected On TV color systems Your camcorder is a
27. 1ch surround is converted to 2ch normal stereo sound by a computer or other device This is not a malfunction Record sound with AUDIO MODE set to 2ch STEREO the default setting p 92 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized The playback device does not support playing back memory cards p 3 Editing movies photos on your camcorder Unable to edit Unable to edit because of the condition of the image Movies cannot be added in the Playlist There is no free space in the recording media You can add no more than 999 high definition image quality HD movies or 99 standard definition image quality STD movies to a Playlist Erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist p 53 You cannot add photos in the Playlist A movie cannot be divided A movie that is too short cannot be divided A protected movie cannot be divided A photo cannot be captured from a movie The recording media where you want to save photos is full Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV When you are using the component A V cable set COMPONENT according to the requirements of the connected device p 100 When you using the component video plug make sure the red and white plugs of the A V connecting cable are connected p 44 Images are not ou
28. 25 25 4GB 55 55 50 50 unit minute STD 9M HQ 5 1ch STD 9M HQ 2ch 8GB 115 115 100 105 16GB 230 235 205 210 32GB 465 475 415 425 You can change the recording sound format with AUDIO MODE p 92 Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and MODE p 30 The number in is the minimum recordable time Expected number of recordable photos Internal memory You can record the maximum 9 999 photos Memory card 12 0M 20 1GB 165 2GB 335 4GB 670 8GB 1350 16GB 2750 32GB 5500 The selected image size is effective when the Photo lamp is lit The number of recordable photos of memory uoneuuojur jeuonippy card 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 130 The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions 115 Notes The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described The following list shows the bit rate pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode movie audio etc High definition image quality HD Max 24Mbps 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17Mbps average 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9Mbps average
29. Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 123 LCD screen viewfinder Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback situation There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously p 110 The buttons do not appear on the touch panel Touch the LCD screen lightly Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote Commander p 133 The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all e Adjust the touch panel CALIBRATION p 124 The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear Set DISPLAY SET to ON p 100 The image in the viewfinder is not clear Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly p 25 The image in the viewfinder has disappeared Close the LCD panel Even if the viewfinder is pulled out no image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open p 19 Operations using the memory card cannot be performed If you use the memory card formatted on a computer format it again on your camcorder p 98 Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted 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 file is damaged
30. The battery pack is damaged The temperature of the battery pack is low Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place We do not recommend using NP FV30 which only allows short recording and playback times with your camcorder Notes on the AC Adaptor 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 Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction paues GB 17 Step 3 Turning the power and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open press POWER MODE lamp POWER button J Select the desired geographical area with then touch NEXT Touch the button on the LCD screen CREATE Lisbon A Berlin 2 Paris oes c CC Helsinki 2 2 CJ 1 1 2010 0 00 00 CLOCK SET e To set the date and time again touch MENU Show others CLOC
31. White Balance Shift You can adjust the white balance manually gt OFF Adjusts the white balance automatically ON and the adjustment value Adjusts the white balance manually Tips When the white balance is set to a lower value images appear bluish and when set to a higher value images appear reddish You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial p 33 GOLF SHOT w Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos You can view a series of movement when playing back which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form A init aver 2332212323111 On the GOLF SHOT screen frame the subject in the white guide frame in the center of the screen then press START STOP immediately after the swing When impact sound is detected the recording time period is automatically adjusted according to that moment The point when START STOP is pressed The impact sound 15 0 5 sec 2 second recorded interval The loudest sound detected during one second before START STOP is pressed is assumed to be the moment of impact Notes If the impact sound is not detected the 0 5 second point before START STOP is pressed is assumed as the moment of impact and the period of 1 5 seconds before and 0 5 second after it 2 seconds total is recorded The size of photos becomes
32. a DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express 2 2 0 2 22 75 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with et e e os E DLot tr Ea Dore ot c TRE orent t OE SIDA 76 B Customizing your camcorder Using menus oco e dd Do ERR ne 79 Operating 22 2 0 79 Using MY MENU 526 eae t podre pp eda 80 Using the x OPTION 4 0 81 Men rlists 50 2p meet reo dos ire De e aure e 82 MANUAL SETTINGS items to adjust for scene condition 22 84 Cy SHOOTING SET Items for customized Shooting sicco oorr 89 9 PHOTO SETTINGS Items for recording Photos ique areas vH RE IEEE I QE C 93 gt PLAYBACK Items for playback 95 EDIT Items for CITING eC 97 OTHERS Items for other Meas REN 97 gt MANAGE MEDIA Items for recording medida 25 98 SY GENERAL SET Other setup items cene 99 B Additional information TEAL e RR 103 Self diagnosis display Warning 110 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 114 Expected time of recording and playback with each batter
33. 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 LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD Screen as it may cause uneven color and other 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 he 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 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 MENU Show others OTHER SETTINGS under GENERAL SET category CALIBRATION CALIBRATION Touch the x CANCEL Touch displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times Touch CANCEL to cancel calibration Notes If you did not press the right spot try the calibration again
34. acquire location information Trangulating 1 Your camcorder is receiving a strong GPS signal and can acquire location information Triangulating f il The GPS switch is set to ON in the default setting Movies and photos will be recorded with location information When your camcorder cannot acquire the location information the last acquired location information is recorded If you do not want to record location information set the GPS switch to OFF Even if the camcorder is turned off the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during takeoff and landing of an airplane The dots in the lower right of show GPS signal quantity When fewer than 3 dots are displayed the GPS signal is not stable enough to triangulate in the current environment Start recording in the current state or move to an open place where 3 dots are displayed If no satellite signal is detected after a few minutes of searching your camcorder quits searching and MS is displayed To search for a satellite signal again turn the GPS switch to and then ON again or turn the power of your camcorder off and then on again Processing time can be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder using the supplied software PMB Install on your computer p 60 and connect the computer to the internet Then connect
35. 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 Charging time NP FV50 155 NP FV70 supplied 195 NP FV100 390 Times measured with the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen Slide the BATT battery release lever 1 and remove the battery pack Q 2 d To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Make the same connections as Step 2 Charging the battery pack Even if the battery pack is attached the battery pack is not discharged 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 Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer Notes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor replace the viewfinder close the LCD screen and make sure that the Movie 8 Photo lamps p 23 the access lamp p 22 are turned off The CHG flash charge lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly
36. arrow When you are recording movies with an external flash sold separately connected to the accessory shoe turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise pino being recorded You cannot use an external flash sold separately and the built in flash at the same time When an external microphone sold 131 separately is connected it takes precedence over the built in microphone p 31 Built in microphone 31 Flash Lens G lens MIC PLUG IN POWER jack headphones jack The marks of the lens hood INI O A Remote sensor Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander p 133 towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder 9 Camera recording lamp 102 The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording The lamp flashes when the 11 remaining recording media capacity or battery Lens hood 13 m Microphone and microphone holder N power is low MANUAL button 33 MANUAL dial 33 1 1 0 A N LCD screen Touch panel 18 32 If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out This is convenient during playback x VIEW IMAGES button
37. 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 The battery pack NP FV70 is compatible with ActiFORCE ActiFORCE is a new generation power system Battery capacity boost charge and the speed and accuracy of battery time remaining calculations have been improved when compared with current InfoLITHIUM P series battery To charge the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the 4 flash 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 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and install it on your camcorder right before you start taking shots Use a large cap
38. 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 camcorder completely leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is governed by storage operating and environmental conditions About x v Color e x v Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony e xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard About handling of your camcorder 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 60 C 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 recor
39. bottom left of LCD screen START STOP 22 button STBY REC To stop recording press START STOP again You can stop recording also by touching in the bottom left of LCD screen The icons and indicators on the LCD panel will be displayed for about 3 seconds then disappear after turning on your camcorder or switching the recording movie photo playback modes To display the icons and indicators again touch anywhere on the screen except the rec amp zoom buttons on the LCD Rec amp zoom buttons on LCD about 3sec after Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies the camcorder stops recording The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder You cannot operate your camcorder during this time GB 24 following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished During this time do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder or remove the battery or AC Adaptor Access lamp p 22 is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing See page 114 the recordable time of movies You ca
40. bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject the flash may not be effective The flash is not flashed when CONVERSION LENS p 90 is set to other than OFF you cannot also set FLASH The flash is not flashed in movie recording mode e If the lens hood is attached it may interfere with flash operation When you record photos using the flash remove the lens hood FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you record photos using the built in flash or an external flash sold separately that is compatible with your camcorder HIGH 4 Makes the flash level higher p gt NORMAL LOW Makes the flash level lower REDEYE REDUC Redeye reduction You can set this function when you record photos using the built in flash or an external flash sold separately that is compatible with your camcorder When you set REDEYE REDUC to ON then set FLASH MODE to AUTO or ON appears You can prevent redeye by activating the pre flash before the flash flashes gt OFF Does not prevent redeye Prevents redeye Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions redeye function does not work with automatic recording by SMILE DETECTION 3 PLAYBACK Items for playback FILE NO File number See Using menus p 79 on the operation You can select the way to assign file
41. coordinates 50 are recorded automatically during recording This information is not displayed during recording but you can display it during playback by touching MENU Show others gt gt PLAYBACK SET under PLAYBACK category DATA CODE a desired setting gt gt ES To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies touch adjust with EB You can also adjust the sound volume by using EN in the OPTION MENU Viewing photos Your camcorder displays the selected photo To start stop slide Previous how To the VISUALINDEX i e screen EEJ a u A OPTION MENU Q Tips When viewing photos recorded on the memory card fta playback folder appears on the screen ld GB 37 Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date Date Index You can search for desired images by date efficiently Notes You cannot use the Date Index function for photos on the memory card Press VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears EJ Touch DATE INDEX Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen semen CJ fe 12018 13 1 2018 2 2 2010 2 E je 22010 823201 Touch ES E to select the date of the desired image then touch
42. covers Viewfinder LCD Screen Battery pack Lens hood 9 SP Microphone or Microphone holder e The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See About handling of your camcorder p 123 Even if the camcorder is turned off the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane HXR MC50E Menu items LCD panel viewfinder and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions The LCD screen and viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 9996 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 Z Black points White red blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen the viewfinder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions 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 About language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures
43. 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 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
44. date and time of the photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie Dubbing copying movies and photos from the internal memory to memory card Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the internal memory of your camcorder to memory card Insert memory card into your camcorder before the operation Notes When you record a movie the memory card for the first time create the image database file by touching MENU Show others REPAIR IMG DB under MANAGE MEDIA category MEMORY CARD Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing Tips The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing All included images a Playlist will be dubbed The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called original Touch MENU Show others MOVIE DUB under EDIT category The MOVIE screen appears DUB DUB by date Touch the type of dubbing DUB by select To select movies and dub DUB by date To dub all movies of a specified date Etm DUB ALL To dub the high definition image quality HD Playlist Esm DUB ALL To dub the standard definition image quality STD Playlist When you select the Playlist as the source of dubbing
45. illustration below paues On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder Status Power of the LCD screen Viewfinder Camcorder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled out On Notes Even if the LCD screen is closed if the viewfinder is pulled out the camcorder is not turned off When you turn off the power of the camcorder make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original position Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch MENU Show others CLOCK 4 LANG under 5 GENERAL SET category gt fA LANGUAGE SET a desired language gt ES GB 19 GB 20 Step 4 Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as the following icons em Internal Memory memory card In the default setting both movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory You can perform recording playback and editing operations on the selected medium Tips See page 114 for the recordable time of movies See page 115 for the number of recordable photos Selecting the recording media for movies Touch MENU Show others MEDIA SETTINGS un
46. ine 30 FILE NO Film Roll Index FIREWORKS FLASH 94 FLASH 94 86 Form t eere 98 Fully charged FX GENERAL 99 GOLF SHOT tette 88 PS 54 89 HD STD SET 29 HDMI RESOLUTION 101 HIGHELIGEHLY 1 2 feet 39 Highlight Playback HQ b Image 29 IMAGE SIZE ee 93 INDOOR ettet 85 InfoLITHIUM battery pack RESQUE esed 122 Install 60 INTELLIGENT AUTO 28 110 LANDSCADE eer 84 LANGUAGE SET 19 101 LCD BL LEVEL 99 LCD BRIGHT LCD COLOR LOW LUX 30 D Macintosh 60 Maintenance MANAGE MEDIA MANUAL SETTINGS is Map Index aene 56 MY MENU see MEDIA FORMAT MEDIA INFO MEDIA SETTINGS pino GB 136 Memory card sss 21 Memory Stick media 21 121 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MOVIE MEDIA SET 20 MO VieS jai societe teorie 24 36 MPEG 4 264 MUSIC TOOL 97 MY MENU SETTIN 80 NightShot tears 32 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 92 ONE PUSH One Touch Disc Burn 65 Operation 6 OPTION MENU
47. is full Cannot record still pictures You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCE You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder Format the memory card p 98 or delete folders using your computer quality HD movies This memory card may not be able to record or play movies Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder p 21 This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder p 21 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Do not eject the memory card during writing Data may be damaged Reinsert the memory card and follow the instructions on the LCD screen Other No further selection is possible You can select only 100 images at one time for Deleting movies photos Protecting movies photos or releasing the protection Dubbing movies Copying photos Editing the Playlist of high definition image Data protected You tried to delete protected data Release the protection of the data uoneuuojur jeuonippy 71 113 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos HD stands for high definition image quality and STD stands for standard image quality Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack
48. jack 1080i 576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal ll HDMI RESOLUTION Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable sold separately HD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with high definition image quality HD AUTO Normal setting outputs the signal according to the TV automatically 1080p Outputs the 1080p signal 1080i Outputs the 1080i signal 720p Outputs the 720p signal 576p Outputs the 576p signal STD CONTENTS Set the output image resolution recorded with standard definition image quality STD AUTO Normal setting outputs the signal according to the TV automatically 576p Outputs the 576p signal 576i Outputs the 576i signal E DISP OUTPUT Display output You can set where the screen displays are to be output LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen or viewfinder V OUT PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen or viewfinder and on the TV screen SI E CLOCK SET See page 18 AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock Set your local area when using your camcorder in other time zones Refer to the world time difference on page 118 ll AUTO CLOCK ADJ Auto clock adjustment HXR MC50E See page 57 W
49. lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors Jopao2uue 1 Bulziwo sn gt 85 GB 86 from inside the house or vice versa you need to redo the ONE PUSH procedure to readjust the white balance SPOT MTR FCS Spot meter focus You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously This function enables you to use SPOT METER p 86 and SPOT FOCUS p 86 at the same time AUTO Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust the brightness and focus To adjust the brightness and focus automatically touch AUTO Notes EXPOSURE and FOCUS are automatically set to MANUAL SPOT METER Flexible spot meter You 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 AUTO Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust the exposure To return the setting to automatic exposure touch AUTO Notes EXPOSURE is automatically set to MANUAL SPOT FOCUS w You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen esee Ati ls Touch the subject in the frame of which you want to adjust the focus To adjust the focus a
50. number VISUAL INDEX of photos p gt SERIES See page 35 Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence The file number becomes larger each time VIEW IMAGES you record a photo Even if the memory card is replaced with Bl DATE INDEX another one the file number is assigned in sequence See page 38 RESET E 67MAP HXR MC5OE Assigns file numbers in sequence following See page 54 the largest file number existing on the recording medium B iS FILM ROLL When the memory card is replaced with another one the file number is assigned for each memory card E s FACE See page 39 See page 38 PLAYLIST See page 52 HiGHLIGHT See page 39 40 PLAYBACK SET Wi BSH SET See page 29 Jopao2uue JNOA Bulziwo sn gt E ll DATA CODE During playback your camcorder displays the information Date time Camera data Coordinates recorded automatically at the time of recording GB 95 gt OFF 8 Aperture value Data code is not displayed 9 Exposure 10 Flash DATE TIME Displays the date and time COORDINATES HXR MC50E CAMERA DATA See page 57 Displays camera setting data Tips COORDINATES The data code is displayed the TV screen if Displays coordinates you connect your camcorder to a TV The indicator toggles through the following HXR MCSOE sequences as you press DATA CODE on
51. recommended that you save the image data a disc such as DVD R etc using your computer Also you can save your image data using a VCR or a DVD HDD recorder p 72 You cannot make a AVCHD disc from the image data recorded with MENU gt Show others MODE under SHOOTING SET category set to HD FX Save them on a Blu ray Disc or using an external media p 67 70 Notes on battery pack AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Note on the camcorder battery pack temperature When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations In this case an indicator appears on the LCD screen p 110 When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer If you do so your camcorder may not operate correctly When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables 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 the camcorder If you cannot record play bac
52. seconds The rec amp zoom buttons on the LCD is displayed AUTO2 Displays for about 3 seconds The rec amp zoom buttons on the LCD is not displayed ON Always displays The rec amp zoom buttons on the LCD is not displayed 9 Tips The icons or indicators are displayed in the following cases When you turn on your camcorder The LCD screen is touched Except rec amp zoom buttons on LCD When you switch your camcorder to the movie recording photo recording or playback modes S You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations gt 16 9 Select this to view your movies on a 16 9 wide TV The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 recorded 4 3 mode wide mode 43 Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4 3 standard TV The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 recorded in 4 3 mode wide mode Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality HD movies is 16 9 E COMPONENT Select COMPONENT when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack 576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input
53. switch to ON it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start triangulating compared to when you stay in the same place Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camcorder automatically triangulates your current location when the camcorder receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites The triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites is about 10 m 32 feet Depending on the environment of the location the triangulating error can be greater In this case your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information Meanwhile the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally Error during the triangulating process The camcorder acquires location information periodically during triangulating There is a slight time difference between when the location information is acquired and when the location information is recorded on an image therefore the actual recording location may not match exactly the location on the map based on the GPS information On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane During take off and landing of an airplane set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder as you will be instructed to do by the on board announcement Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the country or region where the camcorder is used On the map data The camcor
54. that is not compatible with the 16 9 signal record movies with 4 3 aspect ratio Touch MENU Show others OTHER REC SET under Ey SHOOTING SET category gt EBWIDE SELECT 4 3 MESI p 93 If your TV VCR has a 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use a 21 pin adaptor sold separately to view playback pictures 55 e O Tips e Ifyou connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows HDMI gt component S VIDEO video HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio Using BRAVIA Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV You can display index screens such as VISUAL INDEX play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up down left right enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV Notes There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander To set your camcorder touch MENU Show others OTHER SETTINGS under GENERAL SET category gt CTRL FO
55. the Wireless Remote Commander DATE TIME CAMERA DATA COORDINATES HXR MCS50E OFF no indication Depending on the recording media condition E Gm bars appear 1 1 2010 1 11 23 459 2 9 gt u 1 Date 2 Time CAMERA DATA Movie gt 8 m T c F1 8 _9dBe Ce ew 8 N o Photo 0 091 0014 Fils 89 110 7 8 eadyShot off Brightness White balance Gain l On oo Shutter speed E EDIT Items for editing See Using menus p 79 on the operation DELETE e e 3 d E Ez SCENARIO ERASE ars PROTECT n 3 3 d d gt gt e f IDIVIDE Cy PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY PLAYLIST EDIT 3 3 3 3 3 d d d d d gt Dt Jopao2uue 1 Burziulo1sn OTHERS Items for other settings See Using menus p 79 on the operation The default settings are marked with P RAYOUR LOCATION HXR MC5OE See page 54 See page 75 See page 43 See page 41 BATTERY INFO You can check the estimated remaining
56. unit minute Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 110 145 55 70 115 155 55 75 NP FV70 230 300 115 150 supplied 240 325 120 160 NP FV100 455 600 225 300 485 650 240 325 Top When the LCD screen is opened Bottom When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen Each recording time is measured when the MODE is set to HQ 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 Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP FV50 190 240 215 280 NP FV70 395 490 supplied 440 565 NP FV100 785 980 870 1120 Top When the LCD screen is opened Bottom When playing with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen Expected recording time of movies Internal memory High definition image quality HD in h hour and m minute ecording mode Recording time HXR MCSOP HXR MCSOE HD FX 6h5m 6h HD FH 7h45m 7h40m HD HQ 15h50m 15h35m HD LP 25h
57. v2 0 for Windows XP in response to the message displayed when you try to start those functions To disconnect your camcorder from the computer D Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 2 gom Touch END YES on the camcorder screen Disconnect the USB cable e 5 pue GB 61 GB 62 Notes Access from the computer using the supplied software PMB Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back Operation is not guaranteed if you perform the above operation When importing a long movie or edited image use the supplied software PMB If you use any other software images may not be imported properly When you delete image files follow the steps on page 46 Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer Operation is not guaranteed You can create a Blu ray disc by using a computer with a Blu ray disc burner Install the BD Add on Software for p 67 Starting PMB Picture Motion Browser Double click the PMB short cut icon on the computer screen Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start
58. will override AE SHIFT If you set either one of EXPOSURE IRIS or SHUTTER SPEED the settings of other 2 items are canceled If you select RESET in step 2 all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default settings Tips functions of the items that be assigned to the MANUAL dial are the same as those of menu operation You can also assign menu items to the MANUAL dial by touching MENU GB 33 GB 34 Show others OTHER REC SET under SHOOTING SET category DIAL SETTING Even if you open the IRIS wider a smaller F stop than F3 4 when you set the zoom lever to the W Wide angle side the IRIS is reset to F3 4 as you move the zoom lever to the T Telephoto side If you adjust the IRIS the in focus range in front of and behind the focused subject is changed When you open the IRIS wider a smaller F stop the in focus range becomes narrower and when you close the IRIS narrower a larger F stop the in focus range becomes wider You can set the IRIS to a preferred value depending on the shooting scenes It is difficult to focus automatically at a ower shutter speed Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended When you record images under a fluorescent amp sodium lamp or mercury lamp horizontal stripes may appear flicker may occur or color may change In this case change the shutter speed according to the power supply freq
59. writer Ue YM sabe GB 73 GB 74 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer and close the disc tray The DISC BURN screen appears on the camcorder screen E Press DISC BURN on the DVD writer Movies recorded on the internal memory that have not been saved on any discs will be recorded onto the disc When there are unsaved high definition HD and standard definition STD image quality movies they will be saved on individual discs according to the image quality S Repeat steps 3 and 4 when the total memory size of movies to be burnt exceeds that of the disc Touch END EJECT DISC on the camcorder screen Remove the disc after the operation is completed Touch RXS then disconnect the USB cable To customize a disc with DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in the following cases When dubbing a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc When converting high definition HD movies to standard definition STD movies and creating a disc When dubbing images in the memory card Touch DISC BURN OPTION in step 4 Select the recording media containing the movie s you want to save When you select movies with high definition image quality HD the screen to select the image quality of the disc to be created appears on the LCD screen Select the desired image quali
60. 1 DISP OUTPUT 101 CLOCK fA LANG CLOCK SET 18 AREA SET 101 AUTO CLOCK ADJ 57 AUTO AREA ADJ 57 SUMMERTIME 101 IMILANGUAGE SET 101 OTHER SETTINGS CALIBRATION 124 CTRL FOR HDMI 102 REC LAMP 102 REMOTE CTRL 102 HXR MC50E Japso ed 1 Bulziwoysn gt GB 83 GB 84 MANUAL SETTINGS Items to adjust for scene condition See Using menus p 79 on the operation The default settings are marked with P SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively various situations AUTO Records images in average image quality without the SCENE SELECTION function TWILIGHT 2 Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes TWILIGHT PORT amp Enables to take photos of people and background using a flash SUNRISE amp SUNSET amp Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises FIREWORKS 35 Takes spectacular shots of fireworks 5 241 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 PORTRAIT Soft portrait E 42 Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background SPOTLIGHT Prevents people s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are li
61. 1 920 X 1 080 You cannot record sound Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording You cannot use GOLF SHOT when you set the image quality to standard definition image quality STD Q Tips e You can set the self timer by touching OPTION With SELF TIMER set to ON press START STOP to start countdown of the timer The point when countdown reaches 0 is assumed as the moment of impact and motion before and after 0 is recorded If camera shake is excessive or there are moving objects in the background during recording image analysis will not be performed effectively and images may contain noise as a result It is recommended that you record images under stable conditions for example using a tripod Impact sound may be detected by the internal microphone even when an external microphone is attached SMTH SLW REC Smooth slow rec w Fast moving subjects and actions which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions can be shot in smooth moving slow motion for about 3 seconds Press START STOP on the SMTH SLW REC screen An about 3 second movie is recorded as a 12 second slow motion movie Recording disappears when recording is finished Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording To change the setting Touch OPTION then select the setting you want to change TIMING Select the recording start point after START STOP is pressed The default setting is 3s
62. 1 lb 7 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack lens hood microphone and microphone holder 5 470 g 11b main unit only 670 g 1 Ib 7 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack lens hood microphone and microphone holder AC Adaptor AC L200C AC L200D Power requirements AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 A 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V 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 48 29 x 81 mm 1 15 16 x 13 16 x 3 1 4 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 170 g 6 0 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 3 0 A Capacity Typical 14 0 Wh 2 060 mAh Minimum 13 Wh 1 960 mAh Type Li ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories On trademarks AVCHD and AVCHD logotype trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Memory Stick sex Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Dua Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PR
63. 29 reference Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right Upper right Indicator Meaning Recording image quality Hie HQ HD STD and recording mode FX FH HQ LP 30 Recording playback aa editing media 20 Counter hour minute Bottom 0 00 00 second 36 Upper left 00min Estimated recording Indicator Meaning remaining time 24 MENU button 79 FADER FADER FADER 84 D5 1ch 52 AUDIO MODE 92 9999 O of x T a recordable photos an Self timer recording 93 9999 6 11 recording media 26 Mil GPS tracking status 55 Playback folder 37 4 4 Flash 94 Current playing movie or REDEYE REDUC 94 100 112 photo Number of total MICREF LEVEL low 91 recorded movies or photos 23 WIDE SELECT 93 36 BLT IN ZOOM MIC 91 60 Remaining batter Portom min kod x T Indicator Meaning Ld ECO TRE OCET FACE DETECTION set Return button 79 to OFF 90 ie SMILE DETECTION 91 Center LOW LUX 90 Indicator Meaning Fa Manual focus 86 STBY REC Recording status 24 e e eM ppoto size 93 SCENE SELECTION 84 1 9 LVGA Slide show set 42 White balance 85 NightShot 32 SteadyShot off 89 SJ wa SPOT MTR FCS 86 Warning 110 86 SPOT MET
64. 35m 25h15m 5 1ch HD LP 26h55m 26h35m 2ch Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and m minute Recording mode Recording time HXR MCSOP HXR MCSOE STD HQ 15h50m 15 35 5 1ch STD HQ 1l6hl5m 16 5 2ch You can change the recording sound format with AUDIO MODE p 92 record movies of a maximum of 3 999 scenes with high definition image quality HD and 9 999 scenes with standard definition image quality STD The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours 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 Memory card High definition image quality HD unit minute AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD 24M 17MM 9M HQ SM LP 5M LP FX FH 510 20 1 5 6 10 20 20 9 9 15 15 2GB 10 10 25 45 45 10 10 15 35 35 4GB 20 25 55 90 95 20 25 40 70 75 8 40 55 115 185 195 40 55 80 150 155 16GB 85 110 230 375 395 85 110 160 300 315 32GB 175 225 465 750 790 175 225 325 605 630 Standard definition image quality STD unit minute STD 9M HQ 5 1ch STD 9M 2ch 1GB 10 10 10 10 2GB 25 25
65. 93 L3 PLAYBACK Items for playback p 95 EDIT Items for editing p 97 OTHERS Items for other settings p 97 5 MANAGE MEDIA Items for recording media p 98 5 GENERAL SET Other setup items p 99 Operating menus om menumovie manual settines SCENE SELECTION FADER WHITE BAL SPOT MTR FCS 20090006 Show others MENU SETTING The menu list moves from category to category The menu list moves through 4 items at once You can touch buttons and drag the screen to scroll the list of the menu The selected category icon is displayed in orange When you touch EB the screen returns to the MY MENU screen edm Touch MENU 2 Touch Show others on the MY MENU screen See the next page for details on MY MENU 3 Touch the central part of the left side of screen to change the display 4 Touch the menu item to be changed 5 After changing the setting touch To finish setting the menu touch ES To return to the previous menu screen touch EH may not be displayed depending on the menu item Jopao2uue JNOA Burziulo1sn GB 79 GB 80 Notes You may not be able to set some menu items depending on the recording or playback conditions Grayed out menu items or settings are not available Tips Depending on the menu i
66. B CONNECT Memory card EJ Record movies on the connected device For details refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected After the operation is completed touch END YES on the camcorder screen J Disconnect the USB cable Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc You can dub images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder a Sony DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express with the A V connecting cable Connect the device in either way of 1 or 2 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 16 Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions High definition image quality HD movies will be dubbed with standard definition image quality STD 1 A V connecting cable supplied Connect the A V connecting cable to the input jack of another device 2 A V connecting cable with S VIDEO sold separately When connecting to another device via the 5 VIDEO jack by using an A V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable sold separately higher quality images can be produced than with an A V connecting cable Connect the white and red p
67. CTION 90 46 PRIORITY SETTING 91 SCENARIO ERASE SMILE DETECTION 91 ERASE 40 SMILE SENSITIVITY 91 ERASE ALL 40 AUDIO REC SET PROTECT BLT IN ZOOM MIC 91 27 MICREF LEVEL 91 47 AUDIO MODE 92 E DIVIDE 48 OTHER REC SET PHOTO CAPTURE 49 ZOOM 92 MOVIE DUB AUTO BACK LIGHT 92 DUB by select 51 DIAL SETTING 33 DUB by date 51 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT 92 Etm DUB ALL Esm DUB ALL 51 E3XVCOLOR m PHOTO COPY SELECT 93 COPY byiselect 51 COPY by date 51 9 PHOTO SETTINGS category PLAYLIST EDIT SELF TIMER 93 RIBHADD SBRADD 52 SIZE 93 by date HSMHADD by date 52 5 5 94 Em ERASE Em ERASE 53 FLASH MODE 94 Em ERASE ALL Esm ERASE ALL 53 MOVE Esm MOVE 54 OTHERS category 8YOUR LOCATION 55 USB CONNECT USB CONNECT 75 JUSB CONNECT 75 DISC BURN 65 TV CONNECT Guide 43 MUSIC TOOL EMPTY MUSIC 41 DOWNLOAD MUSIC 41 BATTERY INFO 97 gt MANAGE MEDIA category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET 20 PHOTO MEDIA SET 20 MEDIA INFO 98 MEDIA FORMAT INT MEMORY 98 MEMORY CARD 98 REPAIR IMG DB F INT MEMORY 108 112 MEMORY CARD 108 112 SY GENERAL SET category SOUND DISP SET VOLUME 36 99 BEEP 99 LCD BRIGHT 99 LCD BL LEVEL 99 LCD COLOR 100 DISPLAY SET 100 OUTPUT SETTINGS TV TYPE 100 COMPONENT 100 HDMI RESOLUTION 10
68. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary p 19 On recording To ensure stable operation of the memory card it is recommended to initialize the memory card with your camcorder before the first use p 98 Initializing the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc 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 Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws Because of the way that the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the following phenomena may occur The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions This phenomenon may be notable in displays having high motion resolution Horizontal lines appear on the screen during recording under fluorescent lights The phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the shutter speed p 33 Images on the screen look ho
69. D playback devices a DVD player a Importing movies and photos to a can play DVDs etc computer p 66 STD Qe M Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc p 68 To create a Blu ray disc the BD Add on Software for PMB must be installed p 67 Characteristics of each type of disc Using a Blu ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality HD movies of a longer duration than DVD discs AvcHD gt High definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created You can play a high definition image quality HD disc on AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player and a PlayStation 3 You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players STD Standard definition image quality STD movie converted from high definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a standard image quality STD disc is created Jeynduuoo e so3oud pue s jaow 1 GB 63 GB 64 Discs you use with PMB You use 12 cm discs of following type with For Blu ray disc see page 67 Disc type Features DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Unrewritable DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be avai
70. E ILILIET Follow the steps from 2 to 4 on page 103 A Battery level warning Slow flashing The battery pack is nearly used up Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions J may flash even if there are about 20 minutes remaining Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place High temperature warning Slow flashing The temperature of your camcorder is getting higher Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Id Low temperature warning Fast flashing The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Make the camcorder warm N Warning indicator pertaining to memory card Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder see page 21 No memory card is inserted 21 Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images After storing the images on other media p 70 delete unnecessary images or format the memory card p 98 The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by touching MENU Show others REPAIR IMG DB under 5 9 MANAGE MEDIA cat
71. EJ Touch a desired setting gt Notes You must set the date and time on your camcorder before using your camcorder p 18 There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if AUTO CLOCK ADJ is activated The clock is adjusted automatically by AUTO CLOCK ADJ when you turn off your camcorder if the camcorder is receiving a GPS ignal while it is being used The clock is not o adjusted until the camcorder is turned off Also the clock is not adjusted unless the camcorder a 5 receiving a GPS signal even if the GPS switch s set to ON e The AUTO AREA ADJ function automatically compensates for a time difference when it detects a time differences with the current area The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically depending on the country region selected for your camcorder In this case set AUTO CLOCK ADJ and AUTO AREA ADJ to OFF Saving movies and photos with computer Preparing a computer Windows You can perform following operations using PMB Picture Motion Browser Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Creating a disc Uploading movies and photos to websites To save movies and photos using a computer install from the supplied CD ROM beforehand Notes Do not format the media of your camcorder from a computer Your camcorder may not operate correctly This camcorder
72. ER 86 Playback mode 36 EXPOSURE 86 AS AE SHIFT 87 WB 5 88 TELE MACRO 87 X V COLOR 92 10000 SHUTTER SPEED 33 Parts and controls Figures in are reference pages Indicator Meaning F1 8 IRIS 33 bu Dr CONVERSION LENS 90 i Ai S INTELLIGENT AUTO RES ae 1 OPTION button 81 2 VIEW IMAGES button 35 3 Slide show button 42 4 y button 55 5 101 0005 Data file name 37 6 On Protected image 47 7 Index button 37 8 Indicators and their positions are approximate 10 and may differ from what you actually see 11 Some indicators may not appear depending on your camcorder model 1 Active Interface Shoe p po m The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light a flash or a microphone sold separately The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push itto the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory When you open or close the shoe cover slide it as indicated by the
73. ISC BURN OPTION Tips If you cannot play back created standard definition STD image quality discs on any DVD player connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and then play back Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express Use USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device which is compatible with high definition image quality HD movies such as a Sony DVD writer Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected Ue GB 75 Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 16 Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket p 16 Turn on your camcorder and connect a DVD writer etc to the Y USB jack of your camcorder with the USB cable supplied The USB SELECT screen appears the camcorder screen If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch MENU Show others USB CONNECT under OTHERS category Touch the recording media that contains the images on the camcorder screen amp USB CONNECT Internal GB 76 memory SJUS
74. K f LANG under 5 GENERAL SET category gt CLOCK SET When an item is not on the screen touch ES ES until the item appears 3 Set SUMMERTIME date and time then touch The clock starts If you set SUMMERTIME to ON the clock advances 1 hour E SUMMERTIME 11 ON CX goi v 3 499 gt 1 1 2010 0 00 00 CLOCK SET CLOCK SET Notes a The date and time does not appear during recording but they are automatically recorded on the 18 recording media and can be displayed during playback To display the date and time touch MENU Show others PLAYBACK SET under gt PLAYBACK category DATA CODE DATE TIME gt ES If the button you touch does not react correctly calibrate the touch panel p 124 Once the clock is set the clock time is automatically adjusted with AUTO CLOCK ADJ and AUTO AREA ADJ set to ON p 57 The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically depending on the country region selected for your camcorder In this case set AUTO CLOCK ADJ and AUTO AREA ADJ to OFF HXR MCS50E To turn off the power Close the LCD screen The H Movie lamp flashes for a few seconds and the power is turned off Tips You can turn off your camcorder also by pressing POWER If the viewfinder is pulled out retract the viewfinder as shown in the
75. O Press ifi or the detection mode icons disappear and you can record with the preferred settings Also the INTELLIGENT AUTO setting is canceled if you change the following settings NightShot IRIS SHUTTER SPEED AE SHIFT WB SHIFT GOLF SHOT SMTH SLW REC SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL SPOT MTR FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS TELE MACRO RRISTEADYSHOT KM STEADYSHOT AUTO BACK LIGHT LOW LUX FACE DETECTION SMILE PRIORITY Notes Above settings are reset to the default settings when INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON Selecting high definition image quality HD or standard image quality STD You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality HD that enables you to record fine images or the standard definition image quality STD that has more compatibility with various playback devices Change the image quality according to the recording situation or the playback device El Touch MENU Show others 850 5 under SHOOTING SET category 4 gt m Touch EHD QUALITY to record high definition image quality HD images or touch EDA STD QUALITY to record standard definition image quality STD images Touch YES gt Recording image quality is changed Q Tips You can record
76. O HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MagicGate MIAGIC GATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation e x v Colour is a trademark of Sony Corporation e BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation e DVDirect is a trademark of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the logo are trademarks Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries
77. PAL system based camcorder If you want to view the playback image on a TV it must be a PAL system based TV with an AUDIO VIDEO input jack System Used in PAL Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc Used in Brazil Argentina Paraguay Uruguay Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the USA Venezuela etc Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc uoneuuojur jeuonippy 117 118 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad Touch MENU Show others gt CLOCK fA LANG under 95 GENERAL SET category gt AREA SET SUMMERTIME p 101 HXR MC50E When AUTO CLOCK ADJ and AUTO AREA ADJ are set to ON the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function p 101 World time difference 1 1 2 3 41 5 1 6 7 1 8 4 9 H0 71122 12 21 10 Time zone differences GMT 01 00 02 00 03 00 03 30 04 00 04 30 05 00 05 30 06 00 06 30 07 00 08 00 09 00 09 30 y S 5 9510 Are
78. R tents 86 SPOT MTR FCS ene 86 STEADYSHOT SUMMERTIME SUNRISE amp SUNSET Supplied 2 TELE 87 Telephoto Thumbnail Troubleshooting Turning the power on TV TV color systems TV CONNECT Guide 43 TWTYDPE Lentes TWILIGHT TWILIGHT PORT VIEW IMAGES VISUAL INDEX Wall outlet wall socket 15 Warning messages WB SHIFT WHITE BAL WHITE 85 Wide angle ss WIDE SELECT Windows x v Color YOUR LOCATION 55 LOOM ANNIN des 28 41 pino I 137 http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Japan 4191794110
79. R HDMI ON the default setting ES Also set your TV Refer to the instruction manual of the TV for details The operation of BRAVIA Sync differs according to each model of BRAVIA Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details Q Tips e Ifyou turn off the TV your camcorder is turned off simultaneously 4 gt 1 On Photo TV HD This camcorder is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard Photo TV HD allows for highly detailed photo like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s Photo TV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable or the component A V cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos Setup of the TV will be necessary Please refer to the instructions of your Photo TV HD compatible TV for details GB 45 m Making good use of your camcorder GB 46 Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media Notes e You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images It may damage the recording media Do not eject memory card while deleting images from the memory card Y
80. S ONY 4 191 794 11 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR MC50E MC50P Operating Guide Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference SP S XC CLASS S ciass 2010 Sony Corporation Read this first Supplied items The numbers in are the supplied quantity AC Adaptor 1 Power cord Mains lead 1 Component A V cable 1 A A V connecting cable 1 USB cable 1 C USB Adaptor Cable 1 D Lens hood 1 E Microphone 1 F Wind Screen 1 G Microphone holder 1 Wireless Remote Commander 1 A button type lithium battery is already installed Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 1 CD ROM Video Camera Application Software 1 PMB software including PMB Help CD ROM Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 1 Operating Guide 2 A a lt Y EFS G H g e u See page 21 for the memory card 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
81. SC BURN c lt iM 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen Notes e Movies and photos are not saved on the computer when you perform One Touch Disc Burn e so3oud pue s jaow 71 GB 65 GB 66 Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer Turn on the computer beforehand Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 16 Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder screen 2 Touch the recording media that contains the images you want to save on the camcorder screen amp USB CONNECT Internal memory lt 105 CONNECT Memory card If the USB SELECT screen does not appear touch MENU Show others USB CONNECT under OTHERS category The window for import appears on the computer screen 3 Click Import Refer to PMB Help p 62 for details Ty ipo Fes to PARE mm Movies and photos are imported to your computer When the operation is completed the PMP screen appears eo Tips You can export high definition image quality HD movies from your computer to your camcorder See
82. TTINGS under amp GENERAL SET category DISP OUTPUT LCD PANEL the default setting gt EJ Ue YM E GB 7 GB 78 To record the date time coordinates HXR MC50E or camera settings data touch MENU Show others PLAYBACK SET under gt PLAYBACK category DATA CODE a desired setting gt ES in addition touch MENU Show others OUTPUT SETTINGS under 55 GENERAL SET category DISP OUTPUT V OUT PANEL gt ES When the screen size of display devices TV etc is 4 3 touch MENU MENU Show others OUTPUT SETTINGS under 5 GENERAL SET category TV TYPE 43 gt ES E Es When you connect a monaural device connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white left channel or the red right channel plug to the audio input jack on the device m Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus you can perform useful functions and change various settings If you make good use of menu operations you can enjoy using your camcorder The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories M MANUAL SETTINGS Items to adjust for scene condition p 84 SHOOTING SET Items for customized shooting p 89 PHOTO SETTINGS Items for recording photos
83. The file format is not supported by your camcorder p 121 Refer also to Memory card p 105 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images The playback screen is displayed Press MODE to turn on the Movie or Photo lamp p 23 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 46 Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 114 115 Delete unnecessary images p 46 The temperature of your camcorder is gt 2 2 Ur zl 5 3 v 5 105 106 extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder Photos cannot be recorded You cannot record photos together with ERFADER GOLF SHOT SMTH SLW REC e When MODE is set to HD FX you cannot record photos while recording movies The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card The imaging field looks different The imaging field may look different depending on the con
84. To delete all photos at time touch DELETE DELETE ALL YES YES gt ES To delete all the movies photos recorded on the same day at one time Notes You cannot delete photos on memory card by recording date In step 2 touch DELETE gt by date SDHDELETE by date To delete all photos on the same day at one time touch IBDELETE BIDELETE by date DELETE by date 12122010 A Protecting recorded movies and photos Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting Touch to select the recording date of the desired movies photos then touch them by mistake Touch the image on the LCD screen to 9 Tips irm the i confirm theiinage Touch to return You can protect movies and photos on the to the previous screen o playback screen from OPTION MENU 3 Touch YES gt Touch MENU Show others PROTECT under ars EDIT category 2 To protect movies touch E HPROTECT gt PROTECT HSE PROTECT To protect photos touch Wl PROTECT PROTECT Touch the movies and photos to be protected O is displayed on the selected images T 1212010 i Japso ed 1 Jo asn poof
85. VISUAL INDEX screen This may appear on an image recorded on other devices edited on a computer etc You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery pack while the recording media icon at the top right corner of the screen flashes or before the access lamp is turned off after recording uoneuuojur jeuonippy 77 107 108 This may damage your image data and is displayed is indicated on an image on the VISUAL INDEX screen The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by touching MENU Show others REPAIR IMG DB under 5 MANAGE MEDIA category the recording medium If it still appears delete the image with 46 No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Turn up the volume p 36 Sound is quiet when the LCD screen is closed facing out Open the LCD screen When you record sound with MICREF LEVEL p 91 set to LOW the recorded sound may be difficult to hear Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting with SMTH SLW REC or GOLF SHOT Left and right sound will be heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices Change the sound conversion type downmix type when playing back on 2ch stereo devices Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the supplied software PMB This happens when sound recorded in 5
86. a setting Lisbon London Berlin Paris Helsinki Cairo Istanbul Moscow Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi Baku Kabul Karachi Islamabad Calcutta New Delhi Almaty Dhaka Yangon Bangkok Jakarta Hong Kong Singapore Beijing Seoul Tokyo Adelaide Darwin 1 Time zone differences 10 00 11 00 12 00 11 00 10 00 09 00 08 00 07 00 06 00 05 00 04 00 03 30 03 00 02 00 01 00 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 RAE if 3 5 5 Area setting Melbourne Sydney Solomon Is Fiji Wellington Eniwetok Kwajalein Samoa Hawaii Alaska Los Angeles Tijuana Denver Arizona Chicago Mexico City New York Bogota Santiago St John s Brasilia Montevideo Fernando de Noronha Azores Cape Verde Is Maintenance precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition HD signal of either the 1080i specification or the 720p specification using efficient data compression coding technology The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is adopted to compress video data and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format enables a high definition video signal
87. a sufficiently bright place The subject s does not wear glasses a hat or mask The subject s faces directly towards the camera The detected faces are recorded in Face Index however some faces may not be Also there is a limit to the number of faces that can be recorded in Face Index To play back from the Face Index see page 39 PRIORITY SETTING Selects the priority subject for the face detection or the smile shutter Adjusts focus color exposure automatically for the selected faces p gt AUTO Detects faces automatically CHILD PRIORITY Detects with priority on a child s face ADULT PRIORITY Detects with priority on an adults face O Tips When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on the LCD screen the face with a double lined frame has priority p 30 SMILE DETECTION g The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile Smile Shutter DUAL CAPTURE Only during movie recording the shutter is released automatically when the camcorder detects a smile ALWAYS ON I9 The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode gt OFF Smiles are not detected so photos are not recorded automatically Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder When DUAL CAPTURE is selected appears on the scree
88. acity battery pack NP FV70 supplied or NP FV100 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 FV70 supplied or NP FV100 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 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 J 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
89. ack paper Batteries power sources The power abruptly turns off Use the AC Adaptor Charge the battery pack p 15 The flash charge lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged 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 flash charge lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low you may not be able to charge it p 122 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 or local authorized Sony service facility The battery pack may be damaged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time The ambient temperature is too high or too 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 123 The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use The battery pack is quickly discharged The ambient temperature is too high or low This is not a malfunction The battery pack has not been charged enough
90. and sent by another remote control unit Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder follow the steps below Check the list p 103 to 113 and inspect your camcorder v 2 Disconnect the power source attach the power source again after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on 3 Press RESET 132 using a pointed object and turn the camcorder on If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset Playback on the TV p 108 e Dubbing Connecting to other devices p 109 GPS HXR MCSO0E p 109 Connecting to a Computer 2 109 Examples of functions that cannot be used simultaneously ettet p 110 Overall operations Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 15 The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet wall socket Connect it to the wall outlet wall socket p 15 4 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the 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 w
91. apan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association On your camcorder you cannot play back photos recorded on other devices DCR TRV900E 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 card that have been used with another device format it with your camcorder p 98 Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card 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 Memory Stick media Types of Memory Stick media Memory Stick Duo media with MagicGate Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media Memory Stick PRO HG O Duo media Recording Playback 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 About the InfoLITHIUM battery Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs have the Omm mark What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM
92. arly 2 880 x 2 160 1 9M Allows you to record more photos relatively clear quality 1 600 x 1 200 VGA 0 3M Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded 640 x 480 Notes The selected image size is effective when the Photo lamp is lit See page 115 for the number of recordable photos Japso wed 1 Burziulo1sn GB 93 You compensate for camera shake Set BISTEADYSHOT to OFF NE when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural ON The SteadyShot function is used OFF 04 The SteadyShot function is not used FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built in flash or an external flash sold separately that is compatible with your camcorder AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light ON 5 Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness gt OFF Records without flash Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built in flash is approximately 0 3 to 1 5 m 11 7 8 to 59 1 8 in Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp The 4 CHG flash charge lamp p 15 flickers while charging the flash and remains lit when the battery charge is complete If you use the flash in
93. ate the manual adjustment mode Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the focus Items you can assign to the MANUAL dial FOCUS p 86 EXPOSURE p 86 e IRIS Shoots images with the IRIS priority mode If you adjust the IRIS you can sharpen the subject with its background blurred or sharpen the whole image e SHUTTER SPEED Shoots images with the SHUTTER SPEED priority mode When you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed it appears as if frozen on the image At a lower shutter speed the subject appears as if it flowing AE SHIFT p 87 WB SHIFT p 88 To assign the menu item to the MANUAL dial Press and hold MANUAL down for a few seconds sTBY DIAL SETTING FOCUS EXPOSURE IRIS SHUTTER SPEED SHIFT We SHIFT RESET IMANUAL EXEC Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned 3 Press MANUAL Notes e You cannot switch the setting of IRIS and SHUTTER SPEED between automatic and manual by pressing MANUAL during movie recording Set the automatic or manual mode 4 gt ld before starting movie recording Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial However if you set EXPOSURE after setting AE SHIFT manually EXPOSURE
94. attached lens hood may interfere with flash operation When you record photos with the lens hood attached touch MENU Show others FLASH MODE under 9 PHOTO SETTINGS category gt OFF the default setting An optional filter etc cannot be attached if the lens hood is attached To remove the lens hood Turn the fixing ring in the opposite direction of when attaching and remove it Step 2 Charging the battery pack Buia 5 CHG flash charge lamp Power cord Mains lead To the wall outlet wall socket You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series after attaching it to your camcorder Notes You cannot attach any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack 15 GB 16 The CHG flash charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG flash 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 Tips See page 114 on recording
95. automatically AUTO CLOCK ADJ AUTO AREA ADI o EA TO ue TOT EO d 57 B Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer Windows sss Step 1 Checking the computer Step 2 Installing the supplied Starting PMB Picture Motion 0 2 000 00 Redding PMB Help uoo orte e ito Selecting the method for creating a disc computer Creating a disc with one touch One Touch Disc Importing movies and photos to Creating an AVCHD dise 2 oret tt an 67 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc that can be played on ordinary DVD 2222 e ee ee 2 68 B Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media DIRECT 44 70 Creating a disc with a DVD writer 72 Selecting the method for creating a 72 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer DVDirect Express 73 Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with
96. automatically INTELLIGENT 28 Selecting high definition image quality HD or standard image quality STD E ERE E REN Selecting the recording mode Prioritizing the subject Capturing smiles automatically Smile Shutter Recording sound with more presence 5 1ch surround recording 31 Recording high quality photos during movie recording Dual Rec 32 Recording in dark places 9 15 04 2 4020 202222 32 Recording in mirror mode 2 9 32 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 33 Playback on the camcorder ee 35 S1uo1uo Jo EE Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired images by date Date Searching for desired scene by pinpoint Film Roll Index Searching for desired scene by face Face Index Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback 39 Using PB zoom with 2 0 0 020 41 Playing back a series of photos Slide 5 42 Playing images 02222 2 43 Conn
97. captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format Using the enclosed PC software high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media However DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders as the DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning Step 1 Checking the computer system 05 Microsoft Windows SP3 Windows Vista SP2 3 Windows 7 Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster or Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster is required when processing HD FX HD FH movies However Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for the following operations Importing the movies and photos to the computer Touch Disc Burn Creating an Blu ray disc AVCHD disc DVD video Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality HD to standard definition image quality STD Copying a disc Processing only the movies with standard definition image quality STD Application DirectX 9 0c or later This product is based on DirectX technology It is necessary to have DirectX installed Memory For Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended However 256 MB or more is sufficient for processing only the movies with standard definition image quality STD F
98. chargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date How to charge the pre installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours Note on disposal transfer Even if you delete all movies and still images or perform MEDIA FORMAT p 98 data on the internal memory may not be completely erased When you transfer the camcorder it is recommended that you perform EMPTY p 98 o 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 Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or ormat the memory card on your camcorder or a computer you may not delete data from the uoneuuojur jeuonippy memory card completely When you give the memory card to somebody it is recommended hat you delete date completely using data deletion software on a computer Also when you dispose of the memory card it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card 125 Specifications
99. create a disc Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using Video Disc Copier Click Start Programs PMB PMB Launcher Disc creation gt Video Disc Copier to start the software See Video Disc Copier help on the operation Notes You cannot copy high definition image quality HD movies by converting them to standard definition image quality STD You cannot copy to a Blu ray disc Editing movies Jeynduuoo e so3oud pue s jaow 71 You cut out only necessary parts from a movie and save it as another file Double click the movie to be edited on PMB then click Show Edit Palette on the right side of the screen Trim Video or select the Manipulate menu gt Edit Trim Video See PMB Help p 62 for details 69 m Saving images with an external device GB 70 Saving images in external media DIRECT COPY You can save movies and photos on external media USB storage device such as an external hard disk drive You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device Notes The USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAMI may not be available in some countries regions You cannot use the following devices as an external media media with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media connected via USB hub media with built in USB
100. d 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 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 e Avoid rough handling disassembling uoneuuojur jeuonippy 71 GB 123 GB 124 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
101. der gt MANAGE MEDIA category MOVIE MEDIA SET The MOVIE MEDIA SET screen appears Touch the desired recording media Touch YES The recording medium is changed Selecting the recording media for photos Touch MENU Show others MEDIA SETTINGS under gt MANAGE MEDIA category PHOTO MEDIA SET The PHOTO MEDIA SET screen appears Touch the desired recording media Touch YES The recording medium is changed To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen sty Recording media icon Inserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to MEMORY CARD to record movies and or photos on a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Only Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory cards Class 4 or faster SDHC memory cards Class 4 or faster and SDXC memory cards Class 4 or faster can be used with this camcorder Operation with all memory cards is not assured Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 32 GB and SD memory cards of up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with your camcorder In this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media are called Memory S
102. der contains map data for the following countries regions Europe Japan North America Oceania etc Built in map is powered by companies as follows Map of Japan by Zenrin Co Ltd other areas by NAVTEQ The map data included is as of the date of production of this manual GPS maps will appear in 2 dimensional graphics except for certain landmarks in Japan which will appear in 3D The map always displays the north at the top You cannot change the language on the map You cannot update the map data The scale of the map is 25 m to 6 000 km 100 feet to 6 000 miles On the geographic coordinate system The WGS 84 geographic coordinate system is used On copyright The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws On the navigation function The camcorder does not have a navigation function that uses GPS Australia Copyright Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Limited www psma com au Austria Bundesamt f r Eich und Vermessungswesen Croatia Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland and Slovenia EuroGeographics France source G oroute IGN France amp BD Carto IGN France Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material Greece EuroGeographics Copyright Geomatics Ltd Hungar
103. dition of your camcorder This is not a malfunction The flash does not work You cannot record with the flash while the HH movie lamp is on CONVERSION LENS is set to other than OFF Even if auto flash or Auto redeye reduction is selected you cannot use the flash with NightShot IRIS or SHUTTER SPEED that is assigned o the MANUAL dial SPOT MTR FCS SPOT METER MANUAL in EXPOSURE TWILIGHT SUNRISE amp SUNSET FIREWORKS LANDSCAPE SPOTLIGHT BEACH or SNOW in SCENE SELECTION The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media Depending on the recording conditions the time available for recording may be shorter for example when recording a fast moving object etc p 114 The camcorder stops operating The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder recording may stop There is a time difference between the point when START STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually On your camcorder there may be a slight time difference between the poin
104. e LCD screen facing out The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor Magnification changes when the recording mode is switched You cannot use digital zoom when your camcorder is in the photo recording mode Sound is not recorded correctly If you disconnect an external microphone etc during recording movies sound may not be recorded correctly Connect the microphone again in the same way as when you start recording movies Playback Images cannot be played back Select the type of recording media you want to play back p 20 Select the image quality of the movie you want to play back p 29 Images recorded on other devices may not be played back This is not a malfunction Horizontal stripes appear on the images This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction The image appears divided horizontally This occurs when you light the subject using a flash This can be avoided by using a shutter speed as slow as possible p 33 Black bands appear when you record a TV Screen or computer screen Set EESTEADYSHOT to an option except for ACTIVE p 89 Photos cannot be played back Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders or have edited the data on a computer The file name flashes in that case This is not a malfunction is indicated on an image on the
105. e disappears When you press any of 4 amp A Y or ENTER again the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using 4 gt To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case Place a new battery with the side facing up Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks Q Tab m GB 134 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Index e 10801 576i sse 01 16 9 eese beet 00 AEB 5 1ch surround recording A V connecting cable 44 77 Abroad 17 AE SHIFT AREA SET 01 AUDIO MODE AUDIO REC 91 AUTO AREA 54 AUTO BACK LIGHT 92 AUTO CLOCK ADJ 97 AVCHD 63 AVCHD format 119 BATTERY 97 Battery of the Wireless Remote 134 Battery
106. e latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions The AVCHD disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices The AVCHD disc should not be used in DVD players recorders Because DVD players recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format DVD players recorders may fail to eject the disc You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with HD FX mode of MODE Save a movie recorded with HD FX mode onto Blu ray discs or external storage devices p 70 Creating a disc with the dedicated DVD writer DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer DVDirect Express sold separately Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 16 Only unused discs of the following types be used 12cm DVD R 12cm DVD R device does not support two layered discs DVDirect Express is referred to as DVD writer in this section Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket p 16 Turn on your camcorder and connect the DVD writer to the USB jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD
107. e on the bottom of your camcorder The main differences in specification of this series are as follows HXR MC50E GPS compatible HXR MC50P GPS incompatible Notes on use Do not do any of the following Otherwise the recording media may be damaged recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost or other malfunctions could occur ejecting the memory card when the access lamp p 22 is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the Photo lamps 23 or the access lamp p 22 are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt sold separately do not crash the camcorder against an object Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas Operation flow Getting started p 11 Prepare the power source and memory card Recording movies and photos p 23 Recording movies gt p 24 Changing the recording mode 30 Expected recording time MEDIA INFO p 98 Shooting photos gt p 26 Playing movies and photos Playback on the camcorder gt 35 Playing images on a TV p 43 Saving images Saving movies and photos with a computer p 59 Saving movies and photos in external media 70 Saving images with a DVD writer recorder p 72 Deleting movies and photos p 46 If you delete the image data that has been saved on your computer or a di
108. e the movie into scenes The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press Adjusts the dividing point with more precision after you selected the dividing point with gt DIVIDE an gt X 00120 Ce Ce x Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch yes Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided You cannot divide protected movie Undo the protection of the movie to divide it before you try to divide it p 47 Do not remove the battery pack or the Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie It may damage the recording media Also do not eject the memory card while dividing movies the memory card A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments If you divide the original movie the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided If the divided movie is included in the saved Highlight Playback scenario p 40 the movie is deleted from the scenario Only simple editing is available on the camcorder Use the supplied software PMB for more advanced editing You can divide movie the playback screen from OPTION MENU Capturing a photo from movie Touch MENU Show other
109. ec AFTER The point when START STOP is pressed 3sec BEFORE Notes e You cannot record sound Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording SHOOTING SET Items for customized shooting See Using menus p 79 on the operation The default settings are marked with P HIDE ASTOR 12 29 MODE Recording mode g See page 30 GUIDEFRAME g You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical The frame is not recorded OFF Does not display the guide frame ON Displays the guide frame Q Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition The outer frame of GUIDEFRAME shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display When recording with the viewfinder the outer frame of GUIDEFRAME is not displayed E sTEADYSHOT You can compensate for camera shake Set 5 5 to OFF HY Jopao2uue JNOA Burziuo1sn GB 89 GB 90 when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural p ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect STANDARD Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions OFF 04 The SteadyShot function is not used Notes If you change the setting of E ESTEADYSHOT the imaging field will also change accord
110. ecting using TV CONNECT 43 Using BRAVIA Sync ees iun t 45 B Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and eme eee 46 Protecting recorded movies and photos Protect 47 Dividibig movie oti b bentes 48 Capturing a photo from 49 Dubbing copying movies and photos from the internal memory ud se keen Eden Dh D ER E ER ES 50 RAE HE TUR RR ERN SMART nests 50 COPYING photos B rere FOLE RE REIR 51 Using the Playlist 2 2 2 2 2 210 102742 52 Creating the Playlist 4 0 0 0000 52 Playing the Playlist eie thin e ere pe tah ret dee ne 53 Using the GPS function HXR MC5OE 2 2 0 00 0 54 Setting the GPS 2 22229 55 Acquiring the current location information 55 Searching for a desired scene by recording location Map Index 56 Displaying the coordinate information COORDINATES 57 Adjusting the clock and the area
111. egory gt the recording medium The memory card is damaged Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting The memory card is damaged The memory card is not formatted correctly p 98 lt 2 Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card Incompatible memory card is inserted p 21 o Warning indicator pertaining to the write protect of the memory card You are using the memory card with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Access to the memory card was restricted on another device 5 Warning indicator pertaining to the flash Fast flashing There is something wrong with the flash Warning indicator pertaining to camera shake warning The amount of lights is not sufficient so camera shake easily occurs Use the flash 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 Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording The recording media is full Photos cannot be recorded during processing Wait for a while then record e When MODE is set to HD FX you cannot record photos while recording movies 99 Warning indicator pertaining to smile shutter The smile shutter cannot be used with the current setting of the camcord
112. en the original sound and the music e SHUFFLE To play back movies in random order select ON Notes The PLAYBACK RANGE setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops 9 Tips You can change the settings for Highlight Playback during Highlight Playback by touching OPTION If you change the settings for Highlight Playback Highlight Playback scenes are re selected If you change MUSIC after you select THEME the music will be selected automatically for the theme from next time To save a scenario for Highlight Playback Touch OPTION 85 SAVE YES during Highlight Playback Save PLAYBACK RANGE of HIGHLIGHT SCENARIO 1 1 2010 2 1 2010 C w j NO 18 SCENARIO SAVE You can save a maximum of 8 scenarios If 8 scenarios have already been saved HIGHLIGHT SCENARIO full HIGHLIGHT SCENARIOS may be erased when the SCENARIO ERASE button is pressed appears on the LCD screen Touch SCENARIO ERASE to delete unwanted scenarios To play back a saved Highlight Playback scenario Touch MENU Show others gt SCENARIO under Bl PLAYBACK category and select a scenario you want to play back with and touch Notes If movies included in the Highlight Playback scenario you are going to play are deleted or divided the scenario is played back with those movies skipped To erase the saved Highlight Playback
113. er uoneuuojur jeuonippy 111 112 Grips You may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on the screen Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen follow the instructions Recording media 8 Internal memory format error The internal memory of the camcorder is set differently from the default format Performing MEDIA FORMAT p 98 may enable you to use your camcorder This will delete all data in the internal recording media Data error An error occurred during reading or writing the internal memory of the camcorder If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator there may be some trouble with the GPS receiver Turn on your camcorder again HXR 50 This may occur when you keep applying shock on the camcorder Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back The Image Database File is damaged Do you want to create a new file HD movie management information is damaged Create new information The management file is damaged When you touch YES a new 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 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 There is no HD movie management information Create new informatio
114. eration 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 Also if high definition image quality HD is converted to standard definition image quality STD image quality conversion takes longer than the actual recording To play back a disc on the DVD writer Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket p 16 2 Turn on your camcorder and connect the DVD writer to the Y USB jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV p 43 3 Insert a created disc into the DVD writer The movies on the disc appear as VISUAL INDEX on the camcorder screen 4 Press the play button on the DVD writer You can also operate by the camcorder screen 5 Touch END EJECT DISC on the camcorder screen and remove the disc after the operation is completed Touch and disconnect the USB cable To play back a disc on the ordinary DVD player Select the standard image quality STD on the screen to select the image quality of the disc to be created in step 2 of To customize a disc with D
115. follow the on screen instructions to dub the Playlist EJ Select the movie to be dubbed DUB by select Touch the movie to be dubbed and mark it with You can select multiple movies gt 1 1 2010 va DUB by select Press and hold PREVIEW Remaining capacity of the memory card Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen DUB by date Select the recording date of the movie to be dubbed then touch 8 vou cannot select multiple dates 5 1 201 12 1 204 16 1 201 t CJ 5 05 DUB by date E Touch YES gt Tips To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is finished select MEMORY CARD on MOVIE MEDIA SET and play them back p 20 Copying photos You can copy photos from the internal memory of the camcorder to memory card Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during copying Touch MENU Show others PHOTO COPY under EDIT category The PHOTO COPY screen appears coPvbydate
116. gnals from GPS satellites because of obstructions Bring your camcorder to an open area and set the GPS switch to ON again See page 119 for details on locations or situations where radio signals may not reach The current location on the map of the camcorder is different from the actual current location The margin of error of the radio signal from GPS satellites is large The margin of error can be as wide as several hundred meters at the maximum Connecting to a Computer PMB cannot be installed Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PMB PMB does not work correctly Quit PMP and restart your computer 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 correct order uoneuuojur jeuonippy 109 Examples of functions that cannot Self diagnosis display Warning be used simultaneously indicators The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Cannot use Because of following settings IRIS and NightShot SHUTTER SPEED in the MANUAL dial items INTELLIGENT GOLF SHOT SMTH SLW AUTO REC FACE NightShot GOLF SHOT DETECTION
117. has the AC power cable connect it to the wall outlet wall socket To finish the external media connection Touch K amp J on the VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable Creating a disc with a DVD writer recorder Selecting the method for creating a disc Several methods for creating an AVCHD disc or a standard definition image quality STD disc from high definition image quality HD movies or photos recorded on your camcorder are described here Select the method that suits your disc player Notes Prepare a DVD disc such as a DVD R for creating a disc See page 63 to create a Blu ray disc See page 70 to save images in the external media See page 68 for the type of discs to be created AVCHD format compatible device Player Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation93 etc GE wr Creating device DVD writer DVDirect Express p 73 DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express p 75 Disctype AVCHD disc high definition image quality HD AVCHD Ordinary DVD device Player DVD player Computer that can play DVDs etc Creating device DVD writer DVDirect Express p 73 DVD writer other than DVDirect Express p 75 Disc recorder etc p 76 Disctype Standard definition image quality STD disc 9 Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use th
118. he arrow on the Active Interface Shoe and insert the microphone holder in the direction of the arrow to attach GB 11 GB 17 Fix the microphone holder by turning the fixing lever clockwise until it clicks If the microphone holder is turned orient it in the direction shown in the illustration Return the cover of the fixing lever to its original position Notes If you use the built in microphone remove the microphone holder Attach the microphone the microphone holder When you use the supplied microphone for recording sound do the following steps MIC PLUG IN POWER jack 1 Attach the wind screen Aq to the supplied microphone Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder and open the cover Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the holder then place the microphone into the holder Close the cover and lock the stopper securely Be sure to align the mark on the microphone with the mark on the holder Connect the microphone cable the MIC PLUG POWER jack Attaching the lens hood The fixing lever 1 Align the part marks EX E on the lens hood to those on the camcorder and attach the lens hood E Turn the lens hood holder clockwise to lock the lens hood paues m GB 13 GB 14 Notes Do not touch the lens or the lens cover when you attach the lens hood The
119. he screen the face has priority Capturing smiles automatically Smile Shutter photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person An orange frame appears around a face targeted for a possible smile detection shot Touch MENU Show others SMILE DETECTION under SHOOTING SET category desired mode p 91 Notes Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder e When MODE is set to HD FX you cannot use the Smile Shutter function Tips You can select the subject that has priority for face detection and smile detection with PRIORITY SETTING p 91 When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on the LCD screen the face with a double lined frame has priority Ifa smile is not detected set the SMILE SENSITIVITY p 91 Recording sound with more presence 5 1ch surround recording You can record Dolby Digital 5 1ch surround sound with the built in microphone Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5 1ch surround sound In the default setting sound is recorded in 2ch stereo To record sound in 5 1ch surround touch MENU gt Show others AUDIO REC SET under Ey SHOOTING SET category AUDIO MODE 5 1ch SURROUND p 92 IIIDOLBY 5 1 CREATOR
120. hlight Playback is selected You can save the desired Highlight Playback scenario Touch MENU Show others HIGHLIGHT under c3 PLAYBACK category The settings for Highlight Playback appear The Highlight Playback starts after several seconds Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen HIGHLIGHT eu gt 4 gt GB 39 GB 40 To stop Highlight Playback pause touch To stop touch or To change the settings for Highlight Playback After touching HIGHLIGHT touch HIGHLIGHT SET before the Highlight Playback starts You can set following items PLAYBACK RANGE Set the range of movies to be played by selecting the from and to date then touch EIS If no range is set your camcorder plays the movies starting from those of the date displayed on the VISUAL INDEX screen until the most recently recorded movie THEME Select one of the following SIMPLE NOSTALGIC STYLISH ACTIVE the default setting The music category is selected automatically according to the theme MUSIC From the music category you can add one or more of the following MUSIC1 MUSIC4 the default setting MUSICS MUSICS the desired music To change music files for details see page 41 AUDIO MIX The original sound is played back with the music Touch to adjust the balance betwe
121. hub card reader You may not be able to use external media with a code function FAT file system is available for your camcorder If the external media was formatted to NTFS file system etc format the external media on your camcorder before use The format screen appears when the external media is connected to your camcorder The format screen may appear even in the case of media utilizing the FAT file system Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC adaptor p 16 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media Grips You can also import images recorded on external media using the supplied software PMB Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket 2 If the external media has the AC power cable connect it to the wall outlet wall socket 3 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable supplied to the external media 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable supplied to the Y USB jack of your camcorder When the Create a new Image Database File screen appears touch YES USB Adaptor Cable supplied 5 Touch Copy the camcorder screen Movies and photos in the internal memory of the camcorder that have not yet been saved on to external media can be saved
122. i AUTO AREA ADJ Auto area adjustment HXR MC50E See page 57 SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock Set to ON to move the time forward 1 hour gt OFF Does not set the summertime ON Sets the summertime E LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen Japso wed 1 2 5 gt 101 Tips Your camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options OTHER SETTINGS E CALIBRATION See page 124 E CTRL FOR HDMI Control for HDMI When connecting your camcorder BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable sold separately you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV s Remote Commander at the TV p 45 ON Operates your camcorder using the TV s Remote Commander OFF Does not operate your camcorder using the TV s Remote Commander REC LAMP Recording lamp You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on ON The camera recording lamp lights up OFF The camera recording lamp does not light up ll REMOTE CTRL Remote control ON Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander p 133 OFF Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander Grips Select OFF when you want to prevent your camcorder from responding to a comm
123. ill not compensate you for any loss of internal recording media 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 Overall operations Wireless Remote Commander Batteries power sources LCD screen viewfinder Memory Recording Playback Playing back images stored memory card other devices Dh 108 Editing movies photos on your camcorder p 108 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on 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 the functions still do not work press RESET p 132 using a pointed object If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on your camcorder The menu settings ha
124. ingly You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming unless E STEADYSHOT is set to ACTIVE CONVERSION LENS When using a conversion lens sold separately use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens gt OFF Select this when you do not use a conversion lens WIDE CONVERSION Select this when you use a wide conversion lens TELE CONVERSION 8 Select this when you use a tele conversion lens Note The flash is not flashed when CONVERSION LENS is set to other than OFF you cannot also set FLASH MODE p 94 LOW LUX g You can record bright color images even in dim light p gt OFF The LOW LUX function is not used ON 8 The LOW LUX function is used FACE DETECTION Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus color exposure automatically Also it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely in the case of the high definition image quality HD movies ON Detects faces OFF aor Does not detect faces Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder FACE DETECTION may not function properly depending on recording conditions Set FACE DETECTION to OFF in this case Tips better face detection performance shoot the subject s under the following conditions Shoot in
125. ise or sunset Under daylight fluorescent lamps INDOOR 2 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 incandescent like color lamps ONE PUSH The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light Touch ONE PUSH Frame a white object such as a piece of paper to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject Touch 8a P4 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 When you select ONE PUSH keep framing white objects while 4 is flashing quickly M 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 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
126. ith PMB To start Music Transfer click Start All Programs PMB PMB Launcher Export Music Transfer For operating instructions see Music Transfer help Using PB zoom with photos You can magnify photos from about 1 1 to 5 times the original size Magnification can be adjusted with the power zoom lever Play back the photo you want to magnify Magnify the photo with T Telephoto The screen is framed yoeqhe q Bulpsozay ld EJ Touch the screen at the point you want to display in the center of the displayed frame The point where you touched on the screen is moved to the center of the display frame gt PB ZOOM Q x20 Ce Ged EJ Adjust the magnification with W Wide angle T Telephoto To cancel touch GB 41 Playing back a series of photos Slide show Touch on the photo playback screen The slide show begins from the selected photo To stop the slide show Touch To restart the slide show Touch again Notes e You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show Q Tips You can set continuous slide show playback by selecting OPTION gt tab SLIDE SHOW SET while playing photos The default setting is ON continuous playback Playing images Connection methods and the image quality high definiti
127. justment is difficult appears for a few seconds in the following cases This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens sold separately is being used When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial p 33 TELE MACRO w This is useful to shoot small subjects such as flowers or insects You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer p gt OFF Cancels TELE MACRO TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side ON r The zoom p 28 moves to the top of the T telephoto side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to Notes When recording a distant subject focusing may be difficult and can take some time Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 86 when it is hard to focus automatically AE SHIFT You can adjust the exposure manually gt OFF Adjusts the exposure automatically ON EB and the adjustment value Adjusts the exposure manually Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when EXPOSURE is set to AUTO Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or touch EB subject is black or the light is dim Jopao2uue 1 Burziulo1sn GB 87 You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial p 33 WB SHIFT
128. k images perform MEDIA FORMAT If you repeat recording deleting images for a long time fragmentation of data occurs on he recording media Images cannot be saved or recorded In such a case save your images on some type of external media first and then perform MEDIA FORMAT by touching MENU Show others MEDIA FORMAT under MANAGE MEDIA category the desired medium YES YES Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions About this manual illustrations and on screen displays The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder And the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability this manual the internal memory of the camcorder and the memory card are called recording media In this manual the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality HD is called AVCHD disc Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice Confirm the model name of your camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models Confirm the model nam
129. lable in some countries regions Creating a disc with one touch One Touch Disc Burn Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with One Touch Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality Notes High definition image quality HD movies the default setting will make an AVCHD disc You cannot create AVCHD discs from movies recorded with HD FX mode of HAREC Creating a Blu ray disc is not available with One Touch Disc Burn To create a standard definition image quality STD disc from high definition image quality HD movies import movies to a computer first p 66 and then create a standard definition image quality STD disc p 68 Install PMB beforehand p 60 however do not start PMB Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor supplied for this operation p 16 With One Touch Disc Burn function on your camcorder you can save movies and photos recorded on the internal memory only Turn on your computer and place an unused disc on the DVD drive See page 64 for the type of discs you can use e If any other software than PMB starts automatically shut it down 2 Turn your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable 3 Press 9 DI
130. lug left right audio and the S VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel of the A V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable If you connect the 5 VIDEO plug only you will hear no sound The yellow plug video connection is not necessary A N Remote Connector Input S VIDEO VIDEO 2 Yellow White e BH AUDIO Yellow 9 X Signal flow Insert the recording media in the recording device If your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode Connect your camcorder to the recording device a disc recorder etc with the A V connecting cable 1 supplied or an A V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 sold separately Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details EJ When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Notes Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate You cannot dub images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable To hide the screen indicators such as a counter etc on the screen of the monitor device connected touch WEW MENU Show others OUTPUT SE
131. m about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 31 1 2 in for telephoto You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming unless is set to ACTIVE Q Tips e You can set ESDIGITAL ZOOM p 92 if you want to zoom to a greater level Recording better images automatically INTELLIGENT AUTO By pressing 1M you can record images using the INTELLIGENT AUTO function When you turn the camcorder toward the subject the camcorder records using the optimum combination of the three detection modes Face detection Scene detection and Camera shake detection When the camcorder detects the subject the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed Q Tips e In the default setting INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON Face detection amp Portrait amp Baby The camcorder detects faces and adjusts the focus color and exposure Scene detection Backlight 4 Landscape 2 Twilight Spotlight Low light Macro The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically depending on the scene Camera shake detection Walk 3 Tripod The camcorder detects whether camera shake occurs or not and makes the optimum compensation Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject depending on the recording conditions You cannot use the flash depending on the scenes detected To cancel INTELLIGENT AUT
132. ms PMB PMB Launcher View Player for AVCHD See the Player for AVCHD help on the operation Notes Movies may not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment Creating a Blu ray disc You can create a Blu ray disc with a high definition image quality HD movie previously imported to a computer p 66 To create a Blu ray disc the BD Add on Software for PMB must be installed Click BD Add on Software on the installation screen of PMB and install this plug in according to the on screen instructions Connect your computer to the internet when you install BD Add on Software e so3oud pue s jaow 71 GB 67 GB 68 SONY Video Camera Application Software Place an unused Blu ray disc in the disc drive and click ll Create Blu ray Disc HD in step 4 of Creating an AVCHD disc p 67 Other procedures are the same as that for creating an AVCHD disc Notes Your computer must support the creation of Blu ray discs BD R unrewritable and BD RE rewritable media are available for creating Blu ray discs You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc that can be played on ordinary DVD players You can create a standard definition image quality STD disc by selecting movies previously imported to you
133. n You cannot record or play back movies because no high definition image quality HD movie management information exists If you touch YES new management information is created and you can record or play back movies with high definition image quality HD You can record standard definition image quality STD movies or photos 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 Inconsistencies found in Image Database File Cannot record or play HD movies Do you want to repair the Image Database File The management file is damaged and you cannot record movies or photos Touch YES to repair You can record photos on a memory card Recovering data Your camcorder tries to recover data automatically if the data writing was not performed properly Cannot recover data Writing data onto the media of the camcorder has failed Attempts were made to recover the data but they were unsuccessful SS Reinsert the memory card Reinsert the memory card a few times If even then the indicator flashes the memory card could be damaged Try with another memory card This memory card is not formatted correctly Format the memory card p 98 Note that if you format the memory card all the recorded movies and photos are deleted NI Still picture folder
134. n in movie recording standby and E changes into 8 when movie recording starts SMILE SENSITIVITY Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the Smile Shutter function HIGH Detects even a slight smile gt MEDIUM Detects a normal smile LOW Detects a big smile AUDIO REC SET g E BLT IN ZOOM MIC Built in zoom microphone You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position gt OFF 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 NORMAL Records various ambient sounds converting them into the appropriate level LOW Records ambient sound faithfully Select LOW when you want to record an exciting Jopao2uue 1 Burziuo1sn and powerful sound concert hall etc This setting is not suitable for recording conversations GB 91 GB 92 ll AUDIO MODE You can change the recording sound format 5 1ch SURROUND 25 1ch Records sound in 5 1ch surround 2ch STEREO 2ch Records sound in 2ch stereo OTHER REC SET g E EDIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom The zooming zone appears when you select 120x gt OFF Up to 14x zoom is performed
135. n record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully Dual Rec p 32 When a face is detected a white frame appears and the image quality around the face is optimized automatically DETECTION p 90 You can specify the priority face by touching it 30 You can capture photos from recorded movies p 49 You can check the recordable time estimated remaining capacity etc by touching MENU Show others MEDIA INFO under gt MANAGE MEDIA category The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display In this case set GUIDEFRAME to ON p 89 and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide To adjust the angle of the LCD panel first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder 1 and then adjust the angle 2 90 degrees max PES PES Qe 2 180 degrees max Qu ke 90 degrees to the 4 gt camcorder When you make recording with the viewfinder only pull out the viewfinder and close the LCD panel If the indicator on the viewfinder appear blurred adjust the viewfinder lever located on the side of the viewfinder EISTEADYSHOT is set to ACTIVE in the default setting Data code d
136. n the operation See page 108 112 The default settings are marked with SOUND DISP SET E VOLUME You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching MEN 58 melody sounds when you start stop recording or operate the touch panel p gt OFF Cancels the melody E LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen by touching EJ Q Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way W LCD BL LEVEL LCD backlight level You can select the brightness of the LCD screen s backlight NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen Notes When you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT battery life is slightly reduced during recording If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the screen outside and close the LCD panel Japso ed JNOA Burziulo1sn GB 99 to the camcorder body the setting becomes NORMAL automatically 9 Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way E LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen by touching MZ eo Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way E DISPLAY SET You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen AUTO Displays for about 3
137. nd travel time of the signals etc Determining a location is called triangulating A GPS receiver can determine the location s latitude and longitude by receiving signals from 3 or more satellites As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all depending on the location and time you use the camcorder GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees etc Use the camcorder in open sky environments You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camcorder as follows uoneuuojur jeuonippy 71 119 In tunnels indoors or under the shade of buildings Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings In underground locations locations surrounded by dense trees under an elevated bridge or in locations where magnetic fields are generated such as near high voltage cables Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camcorder near 1 5 GHz band mobile telephones etc On triangulating errors If you move to another location right after setting the GPS
138. ng cable to the video input jack and connect the white left channel or red right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR When you connect with component AN cable If you connect only component video plugs audio signals are not output Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals When you connect with HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo Use an HDMI mini connector on one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result When the connected device is compatible with 5 1ch surround sound high definition image quality HD movies are output in 5 1ch surround sound automatically Standard definition image quality STD movies are converted to 2ch sound When you connect with A V connecting cable with S Video When the 5 VIDEO plug S VIDEO channel is connected audio signals not output To output audio signals connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A V connecting cable Notes When you play back standard definition image quality STD movies on a 4 3 TV
139. ng recording standby in the same way as when the Photo lamp is turned on Recording dark places NightShot When you press NIGHTSHOT appears and you can record images even in total darkness NIGHTSHOT Infrared port Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the NightShot function Notes e The NightShot function uses infrared light Therefore do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects The lens hood supplied interferes with the infrared operation and should be removed Remove the conversion lens sold separately e Adjust the focus manually FOCUS p 86 when it is hard to focus automatically Do not use the NightShot function in bright places This may cause a malfunction Set LOW LUX p 90 when you record photos with color images in dim light Recordingin mirrormode in mirror Recordingin mirrormode Open LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder 1 then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side 2 Tips A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial You can assign 1 menu item you use often to the MANUAL dial Since the focus adjustment is assigned to the MANUAL dial in the default settings the operation below is described as adjusting the focus using the dial MANUAL button MANUAL dial Press MANUAL to activ
140. nnect the AC Adaptor or eject the memory card from your camcorder The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card To prevent 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 When the internal memory is selected on the MEDIA FORMAT screen touch EMPTY Format All data will be deleted EST PROCESS TIME 15 YES FORMAT EMPTY Notes Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket You cannot perform EMPTY unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket To avoid the loss of important images they should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing EMPTY Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation While deleting data do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder The actual performing time for deleting data is about 6 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 SY GENERAL SET Other setup items REPAIR IMG DB F See Using menus p 79 o
141. o use some functions of those PMB when installing the PMB from the supplied CD Also PMB Launcher is installed from the supplied CD ROM and you can start PMB or other software by using the PMB Launcher Double click the PMB Launcher short cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB Launcher Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer Turn on the computer Log as an Administrator for installation Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears If the screen does not appear click Start gt Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click SONYPMB E CD ROM Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer EJ Click Install SONY Video Camera Application Software Select the country or region Select the language for the application to be installed then proceed to the next screen Read the terms of the license agreement carefully If you agree to the terms change Oto 9 and then click Next Install Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically
142. on When triangulation is unsuccessful the map shows the default setting location or a location acquired previously If you hold a certain point the map keeps scrolling You can also display the current location by touching MENU Show others gt S5 YOUR LOCATION under amp OTHERS category Searching for a desired scene by recording location Map Index Where movies and photos were recorded is marked on a map You can select a movie or photo by recording location You can use the Map Index only with movies and photos having location information that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON p 55 You cannot use the Map Index with photos recorded on memory card EJ Press VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears EJ Touch MAP Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous hk E Next 1 Image marker Displays photos You can change the scale using the zoom lever W larger T smaller The point you touch on the map scrolls to the center automatically If you hold a certain point the map keeps scrolling e Y will appear at the upper right corner of the thumbnail of the movie or photo without location information EJ Touch the image marker where you recorded the movies and photos to be played back The image marker turns red The movies or photos recorded at that location are displayed on the left of the screen
143. on HD or standard definition STD viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected and the connectors used Connecting a TV using TV CONNECT Guide You can connect your camcorder to the TV easily following the instructions displayed on the LCD screen TV CONNECT Guide Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV Turn on your camcorder and touch MENU Show others TV CONNECT Guide under OTHERS category on the LCD screen Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source p 16 Touch High Definition TV HD high definition vide output to TV Touch to select the input jack of your TV then touch The connection method is displayed If you touch HINT you can see tips for the connection or change the settings of your camcorder Connect as shown in the diagram COMPONENT IN Cant 8 81 mme 8 TV CONNECT Guide Connectors on your Input connectors camcorder on the TV Connect your camcorder to the TV HDMI OUT jack HDMI OUT 4 gt 0 A V Remote Connector 3i Touch YES When the A V connecting cable is used to output movies movies are output with standard definition image quality STD
144. or Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB 10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD discs 50 GB maximum may be necessary when creating Blu ray discs Display Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Others USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible Blu ray disc DVD burner CD ROM drive is necessary for installation Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the hard disk file system Standard installation is required Operation is Jeynduuoo e so3oud pue s jaow 71 GB 59 GB 60 not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or newer is required to use disc creation function etc Starter Edition is not supported 4 Faster processor is recommended Notes Operation with all computer environments is not assured When using a Macintosh The supplied software PMB is not supported by Macintosh computers To import the movies and photos to the computer please contact Apple Inc Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB Install PMB before connecting your camcorder to a computer Notes Ifa version of PMB under 5 0 00 has been installed on your computer you may be unable t
145. ording mode 24M of HD FX is the maximum bit rate and the value other than of HD FX such as 17M is an average bit rate HD FX AVC HD 24M FX HD FH AVC HD 17M HD HQ AVC HD 9M HQ the default setting HD LP AVC HD 5M LP The recording mode of the standard image quality STD is limited to the following value is an average bit rate STD HQ STD 9M HQ e M such as in 24M means Mbps Prioritizing the subject When FACE DETECTION p 90 is set to ON the default setting and several faces are detected touch the face you want to record as priority Focus color exposure are adjusted automatically for the selected face Touch the face with the double lined frame again to cancel Notes face you touched may not be detected depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject In this case touch the face again when you record Tips When SMILE DETECTION is set to DUAL CAPTURE the face you touch also has priority with the Smile Shutter function and your camcorder records a photo automatically when it detects a smile on the prioritized face The double lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen the subject selected in PRIORITY SETTING p 91 has priority If the face you touched returns to t
146. ou cannot delete protected movies and photos Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them before you try to delete them p 47 If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist p 52 the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist e If the deleted movie is included in the saved Highlight Playback scenario p 40 the movie is also deleted from the scenario Tips You can delete an image on the playback screen from OPTION MENU To delete all images recorded in the recording media and recover all the recordable space of the media format the media p 98 Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails Touch MENU Show others DELETE under EDIT category p delete movies touch gt HIE DELETE or ESD DELETE To delete photos touch DELETE DELETE Bus and display the V mark on the movies or photos to be deleted 1 1 2010 Press and hold the image down the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen 4 Touch YES gt To delete all movies photos at one time In step 2 touch F DELETE ALL S0 DELETE ALL YES YES gt gt
147. ovie on the playback screen or the Playlist screen by touching OPTION Touch MENU Show others PLAYLIST under I PLAYBACK category Movies added to the Playlist appear 12 91 12 34 PLAYLIST Touch the movie you want to play back The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end then the screen returns to the Playlist screen To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Touch MENU Show others PLAYLIST EDIT under EDIT category 2 Touch Em ERASE Esw ERASE To erase all the movies from the Playlist touch Etm ERASE ALL Esm ERASE ALL YES YES ES S Select the movie to be erased from the list va ERASE Press and hold PREVIEW The selected movie is marked with Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch KIS YES ES Q9 Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist the original movie is not deleted Jepao2uue 1 Jo asn poof for GB 53 To change the order within the Playlist Touch HEY MENU Show others PLAYLIST EDIT under ES EDIT category 2 Touch Etm MOVE Esm MOVE 3 Select the movie to be moved
148. play or edit movies in the selected image quality only To record play or edit movies in another image quality change this setting GB 29 GB 30 Selecting the recording mode You can select a recording mode to record the high definition image quality HD movies from 4 levels The recording time of the media is changed depending on recording mode In the default setting the recording mode is set to HQ Long time recording High quality recording Touch MENU Show others gt MODE under SHOOTING SET category Touch a desired setting If you want to record high quality images with the high definition image quality HD select the FX or FH mode If you want to record longer movies select the LP mode Touch Notes You cannot create an AVCHD disc from a movie recorded with HD FX mode of MODE Save a movie recorded with HD FX mode onto Blu ray discs or external storage devices p 70 Tips Movies are recorded with AVCHD 1920 X 1080 50i format when the FX or FH mode of the high definition image quality HD is selected And when the HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality HD is selected movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 X 1080 50i format Movies are recorded with MPEG 2 format when the standard image quality STD is selected You can select the following high definition image quality HD rec
149. r Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist HE ADD 1 1 2010 The selected movie is marked with Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch YES gt ES To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time CD In step 2 touch BPBADD by date BADD by date The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen ADD by date 11 2010 I gt gt Touch to select the recording date of the desired movie then touch ES Touch the image on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch YES gt Notes Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding movies to the Playlist It may damage the recording media Also do not eject the memory card while editing movies on the memory card You cannot add photos to the Playlist You cannot create a Playlist which contains both high definition image quality HD movies and standard definition image quality STD movies 9 Tips You can add a maximum of 999 high definition image quality HD movies or 99 standard definition image quality STD movies to the Playlist You can add a m
150. r computer p 66 Notes You may select high definition image quality HD movies as sources However image quality is converted from high definition HD to standard definition STD It will take a longer time for converting the image quality of the movies than it took to actually record the movies Turn on your computer and place an unused disc on the DVD drive See page 63 for the type of discs you can use e If any other software than PMB starts automatically shut it down 2 Start PMB p 62 3 Click Calendar or Index on the left side in the window and select the date or folder then select the movies High definition image quality HD movies are marked with 02 To select plural movies hold the Ctrl key down and click thumbnails 4 Atthe top of the window click Create DVD Video Format Discs STD The window used to select movies Capturing photos from movie To add movies to the previously selected You can save a frame of a movie as a photo file Double click the movie to be edited on PMB then click Show Edit Palette on the right side of the screen Save Frame See PMB Help 62 for details ones select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc It may take a long time to
151. rching for desired scene by face Face Index The face images detected or touched during movie recording are displayed on the INDEX screen You can play back the movie from the selected face image Press VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears EJ Touch S FACEI Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen 22010 LJ 1 3 11 12 34 o t E Touch to select the desired movie Touch to search for the desired face image then touch the desired face image to view the scene Playback starts from the beginning of the scene with the selected face image Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions Example People wearing glasses or hats or who do not face towards the camera Make sure that you set FACE DETECTION to ON p 90 the default setting prior to recording to search movies on the Face Index Q Tips You can also display the Face Index by touching MENU Show others gt VIEW IMAGES under PLAYBACK category S FACE Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random puts them together and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality HD movies with music and visual effects Scenes for Highlight Playback differ each time Hig
152. rizontally divided when a subject is lighted with a flash The phenomena can be reduced by using a slower shutter speed Notes on playing back The camcorder is compatible with MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for high definition image quality HD recording Therefore you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality HD on the camcorder with the following devices Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other 3 devices Also you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard STD image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers Discs recorded with HD image quality high definition This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders as the DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu ray Disc player recorder or other compatible device Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically It is
153. ry card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged Notes If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card by touching MENU Show others MEDIA FORMAT under MANAGE MEDIA category MEMORY CARD YES YES gt eject the memory Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once Do not open the cover during recording When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop GB 22 m Recording Playback Recording In the default setting movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD on the internal memory Tips To change the recording media see page 20 Fasten the grip belt Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open press POWER 18 You can switch recording modes by pressing MODE Press MODE to light up the desired recording mode lamp MODE button When recording a movie Photo When recording a photo zc D 4 gt GB 23 Recording movies Press START STOP to start recording You can start recording also by touching in the
154. s PHOTO CAPTURE under EDIT category The PHOTO CAPTURE screen appears 2 Touch the movie to be captured The selected movie starts playback 3 Touch at the point where you want to capture The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press Adjust the capturing point with more precision after you selected the point with en PHOTO CAPTURE 0 01 20 F amp Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 4 Touch When capturing is finished the screen returns to pause The captured photo is saved on the recording media selected in PHOTO MEDIA SET p 20 To continue capturing touch then repeat steps from step 3 To capture a photo from another movie touch then repeat steps from step 2 Jopao2uue ANOKA Jo asn poof GB 49 GB 50 5 Touch Notes The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie 2 1M with high definition image quality HD F 10 2M in 16 9 wide with standard definition image quality STD VGA 0 3M in 4 3 with standard definition image quality STD The recording medium where you want to save photos should have enough free space The recording date and time of captured photos is the same as the recording date and time of the movies e If the movie you are capturing from has no data code the recording
155. sc you can record new images on the free media space again Table of contents Read this Aen ah e a er OR 2 NOTESOMUSE Foi 5 Operation flow B Getting started Step 1 Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens 11 Attaching the microphone holder 11 Attach the microphone to the microphone 12 Attaching thelens hood os EE eR 13 Step 2 Charging the battery 15 Step 3 Turning the power and setting the date and time 18 Changing the language setting Step 4 Preparing the recording media Selecting the recording media for 20 Selecting the recording media for 05 20 Inserting a memory 2 een 21 B Recording Playback oer I 23 Recording movies 1 2 ee nennen 24 Shooting Photos ia e D b TT He ev e Rea 26 Useful functions for recording movies and photos 28 ZOOMIN oos e ROS IR RORIS as 28 Recording better images
156. screen You can use the map data by touching YES on the screen after assenting to the supplied license agreement You cannot use the map data when you touch NO However when you conduct the above operations for the second time the same message will appear on the screen and you can use the map data by touching YES Setting the GPS function Set the GPS switch to ON S appears on the LCD screen Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate When your camcorder triangulates successfully it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded Notes Use the GPS function in outdoors The camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected such as indoors or a place surrounded by buildings or trees The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception Triangulating status GPS reception status gt indicators The GPS switch is No set to OFF or the Function off indicator GPS receiver is not functioning normally Your camcorder cannot find a GPS signal therefore it cannot triangulate Move to an open area and turn on the GPS switch again Unable to triangulate Your camcorder is searching for a GPS satellite signal It may Processin E take several minutes to complete the triangulation Your camcorder is receiving a GPS signal and can
157. shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs hard disk drive flash memory memory card etc Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format your camcorder records with the high definition image quality HD mentioned below In addition to high definition image quality HD your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition STD signal in the conventional MPEG 2 format Video signal MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1920 X 1080 50 1440 X 1080 50i Audio signal Dolby Digital 2ch 5 1ch Recording media Internal memory memory card 1080 specification high definition specification which utilizes 1 080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system 720p specification high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder About GPS HXR MC50E The GPS Global Positioning System is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites This system allows you to pinpoint your exact location on the earth The GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits 20 000 km above the earth The GPS system consists of 24 or more GPS satellites A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites and calculates the current location of the receiver based on the orbital information almanac data a
158. t by strong light BEACH 7 Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake SNOW 8 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 e Even if you set TWILIGHT PORT the setting changes to AUTO in movie recording mode When you record images with TWILIGHT PORT set FLASH MODE to AUTO or OFF If you set SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL setting is canceled FADER You 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 gt OFF Does not use an effect WHITE FADER Fades in out with the white effect Out In BLACK FADER Fades in out with the black effect Out In To cancel the fader before starting the operation touch OFF O Tips When you press START STOP the setting is cleared A movie recorded using BLACK FADER may be difficult to see in the VISUAL INDEX screen WHITE BAL White balance You can adjust the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment AUTO The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions Outdoors Night views neon signs and fireworks Sunr
159. t the recording media and image selection methods 2 When you selected DUB by select touch the image to be saved appears When you selected DUB by date select the date of the images to be dubbed with then touch and go to step Press and hold PREVIEW DUB by select Ep Remaining external media 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 5 Touch YES gt on the camcorder screen To play back images in the external media on the camcorder Touch Play without copying in step 5 above The VISUAL INDEX screen of the external media is displayed Ue YM GB 71 GB 72 Play back the image 35 You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder p 43 You can play back the high definition image quality HD movies on your computer using Player for AVCHD Start Player for AVCHD p 67 and select the drive where the external media is connected with Settings Notes The Date Index and Map Index HXR MC50E of photos cannot be displayed If your camcorder does not recognize the external media try the following operations Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder If the external media
160. t where you press START STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts stops This is not a malfunction The horizontal to vertical ratio of the movie 16 9 wide 4 3 cannot be changed The horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality HD movies is 16 9 wide The auto focus does not function Set FOCUS to AUTO p 86 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually p 86 SteadyShot does not function Set EESTEADYSHOT to ACTIVE or STANDARD BISTEADYSHOT to ON p 89 94 Even if ES8STEADYSHOT is set to ACTIVE or STANDARD I STEADYSHOT to ON your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions The color of the image is not correctly displayed Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot function p 32 The screen image is bright and the subject does not appear on the screen Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot function p 32 LCD BL LEVEL cannot be adjusted You cannot adjust LCD BL LEVEL when The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with th
161. tems being changed your camcorder switches between playback mode and recording mode movie photo Using MY MENU You can use the menu items more easily by registering the menu items you use most often on MY MENU You can register 6 menu items on each MY MENU of the MOVIE PHOTO and PLAYBACK Example deleting SPOT MTR FCS and registering HFADER Gg me MENU MOVIE 2 5 others MENU SETTING Oe MY MENU SETTING MOVIE manual SETTINGS SPOT MTR FCS 2 b SCENE SELECTION 5 E Select the item to be registered 2 El FADER 9 2 bn cse S SPOT MTR FCS Touch MENU 2 Touch MY MENU SETTING 3 Touch MOVIE 4 Touch SPOT MTR FCS Touch Touch FADER under MANUAL SETTINGS category When MY MENU is displayed touch BESIBI Repeat the same steps above to register menu items on MY MENU and enjoy using your camcorder Tips e When an external storage device is connected the exclusive MY MENU appears Using the k OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop up window that appears when you right click the mouse on a computer When is displayed at bottom right of the screen you can use the OPTION MENU You touch and the menu items you can change in the context appear
162. the camcorder to the computer and the GPS assist data will be automatically updated The GPS assist data may not function in the following cases When the GPS assist data are not updated for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are Jopao2uue ANOKA Jo asn poof not correctly set When the camcorder is moved for a long distance Acquiring the current location information You can display the current location on a map Set the GPS switch to ON so that your 55 GB 56 camcorder can acquire the current location information Touch 85 YOUR LOCATION on the recording screen EN 2 YOUR LOCATION E The current location is displayed and marked at the center of the LCD screen If you touch a certain point on the screen the map shows the area with that point at the center Touch your location at the bottom left of the LCD screen to move the current location back to the center To close the map screen Touch Notes The map always displays the north at the top Q Tips You can change the scale using the zoom lever W larger T smaller Your camcorder acquires the current location information periodically The displays of the center marker etc appear differently according to the status of the current inquiry display the current location on a map touch the on the screen during triangulati
163. this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read licensel pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of Library Expat zlib libjpeg and pcre software On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camcorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it When downloading the source code select HXR MC50 as the model for your camcorder http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Read license2 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of GPL and LGPL software To view the PDE Adobe Reader is needed If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page http www adobe com uoneuuojur jeuonippy 1
164. tick PRO Duo media and SD memory cards SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards are called SD cards Notes MultiMediaCard cannot be used Images recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be played back or imported on non exFAT compatible computers AV components etc connected to this camcorder by USB cable Check that the connected paues devices are compatible with exFAT beforehand If you connect a device that is not compatible with exFAT the screen for initialization may appear Never execute initialization otherwise all recorded contents will be lost exFAT is the file system used in SDXC memory cards Size of memory cards that can be used with your camcorder SONY Only Memory Stick Duo media that is about a half the size of the standard Memory Stick media and standard sized SD memory cards can be used Do not attach a label etc a memory card or memory card adaptor Doing so may cause a malfunction GB 21 Open the cover and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks Close the cover after inserting the memory card Note direction of notched corner Access lamp The Create a new Image Database File screen may appear if you insert a new memory card In that case touch YES If you record only photos on the memory card touch NOJ Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memo
165. tput from the HDMI OUT jack if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images When you are using the S VIDEO plug make sure the red and white plugs of the A V connecting cable are connected p 44 The top bottom right and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display It is recommended you record images using the outer frame of GUIDEFRAME p 89 as a guide The image appears distorted on the 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV Set TV TYPE correctly p 100 and play back the image Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV This is not a malfunction Dubbing Connecting to other devices Images are not dubbed correctly You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable sold separately The A V connecting cable is not connected properly Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device p 76 GPS HXR MC50E The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio si
166. ttach a 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 DATA CODE button 95 Displays the date and time camera setting data or coordinates HXR MC5OE of the recorded images when you press this button during playback PHOTO button 26 The on screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons 36 Hea 1 Previous Next buttons 36 PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button 24 Transmitter START STOP button 24 Power zoom buttons 1 PAUSE button N 2U 1 J 1 pino I N A 133 12 VISUAL INDEX button 36 Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback lt gt a ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons the orange frame appears on the LCD screen 1 Select a desired button or an item with 4 9 then press ENTER to enter Notes Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Insulation sheet Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder p 132 When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period the orange fram
167. ty and touch image quality of the disc depends on the recording time of the selected movies when you create a disc converting them from high definition image quality HD to standard definition image quality STD 8 Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc appears CJ in DISC BURN OPTION C_N Press and hold PREVIEW 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 4 Touch YES on the camcorder Screen To create another disc of the same contents insert a new disc and touch CREATE SAME DISC After the operation is completed touch EXIT END on the camcorder screen Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder Notes 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 card from the camcorder 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 writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN op
168. u use the memory card near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that you make a back up of important data on the hard disk of a computer Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor 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 card Do not disassemble or modify the memory card Do notlet the memory card get wet Keep the memory card out of the reach of small children There is danger that a child might swallow it Do not insert anything other than a memory card of the compatible size into the memory card slot as doing so may cause a malfunction Do not use or keep the memory card 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 card adaptor When using memory card with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction Note that improper use may cause a malfunction On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by your camcorder conform to the Design rule uoneuuojur jeuonippy 71 121 GB 122 for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA J
169. uency in your region P aybac on the camcorder In the default setting movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played Tips To change the recording media see page 20 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is already open press POWER 18 Press CE VIEW IMAGES The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after some seconds You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by touching HEE VIEW IMAGES on the LCD screen mE Touch a desired movie 2 to playback a movie Touch the Photo a desired photo to view a photo Movies are displayed and sorted by recording date EE 1 2010 1 1 12 54 1211234 gt Ill eu gt A Switches operating button display To MENU screen C Displays the screen to select the index type DATE INDEX BJMAP HXR MCS50E FILM ROLL S FACE p 38 56 38 39 D Displays movies recorded on the previous next date GB 35 GB 36
170. um illumination 11 1 lux in default setting shutter speed 1 50 second 1 lux LOW LUX is set to ON shutter speed 1 25 second 0 lx lux NIGHTSHOT is set to ON The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 3 CHSTEADYSHOT is set to STANDARD or OFF IBBSTEADYSHOT is set to ACTIVE Input Output connectors Remote Connector Component video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack HDMI mini connector USB jack mini AB Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm MIC input jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LCD screen Picture 8 8 cm 3 5 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 921 600 1 920 x 480 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 the viewfinder at normal brightness HD 3 2 W STD 2 4 W During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness HD 3 4 W STD 2 6 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 85 x 74 x 176 mm 3 3 8 x 3 x 7 in w h d including the projecting parts 85 x 74 x 244 mm 3 3 8 x 3 x 9 5 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass approx HXR MC50P 460 g 11b main unit only 660 g
171. uring recording The recording date time and condition and coordinates HXR MC50E are recorded automatically on the recording media They are not displayed during recording However you can check them as DATA CODE during playback To display them touch MENU Show others PLAYBACK SET under gt PLAYBACK category DATA CODE a desired setting gt b GB 25 GB 26 Shooting photos In the default setting photos are recorded on the internal memory Q Tips e To change the recording media see page 20 Press MODE to turn on the Photo lamp The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4 3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully You can record photos also by touching on the LCD screen Flashes gt Lights up ST When disappears the photo is recorded QO Tips e See page 115 on the recordable number of photos To change the image size touch MENU gt Show others BIIMAGE SIZE under 9 PHOTO SETTINGS category a desired setting gt e You cannot record photos while is displayed You can record photos using the flash when there is insufficient ambient light The flash does not work in the movie recording mode You can change how your camcorder flashes by MENU Show others FLASH MODE under 9 PHOTO SETTINGS category
172. utomatically touch AUTO Notes e FOCUS is automatically set to MANUAL EXPOSURE w You can fix the brightness of a picture manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark Touch to adjust the brightness To adjust the exposure automatically touch AUTO Tips e You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial p 33 FOCUS w You can adjust the focus manually You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally Touch nearby subject distant subject to adjust the focus To adjust the focus automatically touch AUTO Notes e When you set FOCUS to MANUAL gt appears The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 31 1 2 in for telephoto appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range move the power zoom lever to W wide angle then adjust the focus The focal distance information distance at which the subject is focused on used as a guide if it is dark and focus ad
173. ve changed automatically The following menu items return to the default settings in more than 12 hours after uoneuuojur jeuonippy 71 103 you close the LCD screen SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL SPOT MTR FCS SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE FOCUS LOW LUX BLT IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL AUTO BACK LIGHT IRIS SHUTTER SPEED The following menu items return to the default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes EERFADER TELE MACRO GBSELF TIMER Your camcorder gets warm Your camcorder may become warm during operation This is not a malfunction The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Set REMOTE CTRL to ON p 102 Insert a battery into the battery holder with the polarities correctly matching the marks p 134 Remove the lens hood supplied if attached Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device or cover the sensor of your DVD device with bl
174. y Copyright 2003 Top Map Ltd Italy La Banca Dati Italiana stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana Japan AADWMOPFRICHteo Cl BEER 13 C fallos 1009735 T 4300 VITE ER FAES FCO t5 204 465 HFORCE oT BWR ORGS C 1 No 3 AA RIESCO BEES MESO RIES 0 WES ARES EMBIIS 8 5 F 164238 Norway Copyright 2000 Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source IgeoE Portugal Spain Informaci n geogr fica propiedad del CNIG Sweden Based upon electronic data National Land Survey Sweden Switzerland Topografische Grundlage Bundesamt f r Landestopographie About the memory card Memory card 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 card and memory card 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 card or turn off your camcorder while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the memory card while the access lamp is lit or flashing If yo
175. y pack 114 Expected recording time of 114 Expected number of recordable 05 115 Using your camcorder 117 S1uo1uo Jo ajqeL mE GB 10 Maintenance and 119 About the 2 119 About GPS HXR MC5OE 119 About the memory eene eene 121 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 122 AboutVW Color HUNE IM e Rp e d eite bane 123 About handling of your 123 Specifications E E REESE TO Tq 126 B Quick reference Screen ilidicators i e el erp hee ERE Ne op te 130 Parts and controls 131 Index Seat Be tins a t dl e ae t e ee 135 started Step 1 Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood Attaching the microphone holder 15 Turn up the cover of the fixing lever of the microphone holder Make sure that the fixing lever is turned fully counterclockwise Orient the arrow on the back of the microphone holder in the same direction as t

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