User manual SONY HDR-PJ790V

[. . . ] "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790/ PJ790E/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 1 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Back to top 2 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Before use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Model Information Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) Screen indicators About language setting About language setting Back to top 3 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Attaching the supplied accessories Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery pack using your computer Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Preparing the recording media Selecting a recording medium Inserting a memory card Back to top 4 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Recording Recording Recording movies Shooting photos Screen indicators during recording Useful functions for recording images Zooming Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) Recording in mirror mode Intelligent Auto Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Recording information on your location (GPS) Features available using GPS (Models with GPS) Using the GPS function (Models with GPS) Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulation priority mode) (Models with GPS) Checking the triangulating status (Models with GPS) Hints for better reception (Models with GPS) Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 5 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map (Models with GPS) Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie Highlight playback Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Changing the settings for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Using the built-in projector Using the built-in projector Using the projector for your computer or smartphone Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 6 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playing images on a TV Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Playing images on a TV Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Setting the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Playing images on a TV supporting 5. 1ch surround sound Enjoying 5. 1ch surround sound Playing images on a TV supporting “BRAVIA” Sync Using “BRAVIA” Sync Back to top 7 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Saving images with an external device Using the “PlayMemories Home” software Playing images on a computer Checking the computer system Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer Disconnecting your camcorder from the computer The devices on which the created disc can be played back Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder Saving images on an external media device Saving images on an external media device easily Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 8 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Using the Wi-Fi function Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Using the Wi-Fi function Using the Wi-Fi function Using the Wi-Fi function Attaching the wireless adaptor What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Available menus with the wireless adaptor attached Ctrl with Smartphone Send to Smartphone Send to Computer WPS Push Access point settings Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Network Info Reset Airplane Mode Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 9 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AGC Limit AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux Scene Selection Cinematone Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Auto Back Light Dial Setting NIGHTSHOT Light Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity Flash Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Closer Voice Blt-in Zoom Mic 10 Auto Wind NR Audio Mode Audio Rec Level My Button Expanded Focus Grid Line Display Setting Zebra Peaking Light Bright Audio Level Display Image Quality/Size REC Mode Frame Rate HD/MP4/STD Setting Wide Mode x. v. Color Image Size Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Highlight Movie Scenario Edit/Copy Delete Protect Copy Direct Copy Setup Media Select Media Info Format Repair Img. File Number Data Code Volume Download Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V) Empty Music (HDR-PJ790/ PJ790V) TV Type HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Beep LCD Brightness Your Location (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Airplane Mode (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Language Setting 24p Mode (HDR-PJ780E/ PJ780VE/ PJ790E/ PJ790VE) Calibration Battery Info Power Save Initialize Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting 19 Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Batteries/power sources LCD screen/viewfinder Memory card Recording Playback Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators Back to top Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format About GPS (Models with GPS) About the memory card About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About handling of your camcorder On use and care On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer the ownership of the camcorder Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Charging time Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies Expected number of recordable photos Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad On trademarks On trademarks License Notes on the License 20 Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 21 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Operation Search Before use Getting started Search by operation Setting the date and time Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Identifying part names Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Parts and controls Displaying the data code Data Code Checking your golf swing Golf Shot Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation Intelligent Auto Recording people clearly Face Detection Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Smile Shutter Scene Selection (Portrait) Scene Selection (Spotlight) Scene Selection (Night Portrait) Closer Voice Recording images with the selected image quality REC Mode Frame Rate HD/MP4/STD Setting Wide Mode Image Size Recording images without blurring SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) Adjusting the focus Spot Focus Tracking focus: Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Focus Using the GPS function GPS Setting (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Your Location (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Recording movies in a dim place Recording in dark places (NightShot) 22 Low Lux Scene Selection (Night Portrait) Scene Selection (Night Scene) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) Flash Recording sound clearly Closer Voice Auto Wind NR Audio Mode Blt-in Zoom Mic Audio Rec Level Capturing photos during movie recording Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies Smile Shutter Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully Scene Selection (Fireworks) Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset) Selecting a recording medium Media Select Saving battery power Power Save Recording images manually to achieve the effect you want Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial Dial Setting Playing movies and photos from an event Event View Playing movies and photos from a map Map View (HDR-PJ780VE/ PJ790V/ PJ790VE) Enjoying a digest of your movies Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Using the built-in projector Using the built-in projector Playing images on a TV Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Editing movies and photos Capturing a photo from a movie Dividing a movie Delete Saving images with an external device Saving images on an external media device easily Creating a disc Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 23 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem. Selecting a topic to display The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example. Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window. A list of topic titles appears in the right pane. [. . . ] The flash does not flash while the (Movie) lamp is lit. A shadow may be produced on photos if you use the flash when you take photos with the conversion lens (sold separately) attached. Back to top 173 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 174 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash Level Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list ) High ( Makes the flash level higher. Select the desired item. Flash Level You can select the brightness of the flash light. 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. [Camera/Mic] [ Flash] [Flash Level]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 175 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Red Eye Reduction Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye. On ( ) Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye. Select the desired item. Red Eye Reduction You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes. 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. [Camera/Mic] [ Flash] [Red Eye Reduction]. Notes The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. The redeye function does not work with automatic recording by [Smile Shutter]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 176 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Closer Voice Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list ) Off ( Does not detect faces and record voices clearly. On Detects faces and records the voices clearly. Select the desired item. Closer Voice Your camcorder detects a face of a person and records the voice clearly. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Closer Voice]. Notes The [Closer Voice] function does not activate while an external microphone is connected to the camcorder. When you set [Audio Rec Level] to [Manual], [Closer Voice] is set to [Off] automatically. When you want to record the sound clearly without any interference, for example when you record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to [Off]. Related topics [Face Detection] Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 177 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Blt-in Zoom Mic Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list On ( ) The microphone records sound following zooming in or out. Off The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. Select the desired item. Blt-in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Blt-in Zoom Mic]. Notes When you set [Audio Rec Level] to [Manual], [Blt-in Zoom Mic] is set to [Off] automatically. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 178 "Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Wind NR Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Playing images on a TV Saving images with an external device Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list ) Off ( Does not reduce the wind noise. Select the desired item. Auto Wind NR Your camcorder records a movie with less wind noise input from the built-in microphone. [. . . ] NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. Facebook and the “f” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook, Inc. YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. [. . . ]