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1. SELF RECO e You can operate the SELF REC button only when the LCD panel is rotated 270 degrees to the lens side Select MENU Setup gt A General Settings gt SELF REC Button Always Active to enable to operate the SELF REC button all the time Recording time of movies number of recordable photos HD stands for high definition image quality and STD stands for standard definition 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 unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD MP4 STD NP BX1 120 135 120 supplied 60 65 60 e Top Continuous recording time Bottom Typical recording time Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image REC Mode set quality HD movies with to Standard HQ Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching Shooting Mode 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 f
2. Default recording medium Alternative recording medium HDR GW66E GW66V J Memory card GW66VE HDR GWP88 GWP88E Internal memory J Memory card GWP88V GWP88VE e You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos Selecting a recording medium HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Select MENU Setup gt Media Settings gt Media Select the desired medium Inserting a memory card Open the battery memory card jack cover and insert the memory card Access lamp until it clicks Memory Stick Micro M2 media Insert the memory card straight in the direction shown in figure A until it clicks microSD memory card Insert the memory card straight in the direction shown in figure B until it clicks The Preparing image database file Please wait screen appears if you insert BZ i EY L a new memory card Wait until the screen Q Qs 3 Printed surface Terminal disappears e Insert the card squarely in the correct direction otherwise it will not be recognized by the A B Memory Stick microSD memory Micro media card camcorder To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once To ensure stable operation of the memory card it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use p 48 Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it an
3. System Signal format NTSC color EIA standards HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V PAL color CCIR standards HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE HDTV Movie recording format AVCHD AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MPEG 2 PS Video MPEG 2 Video Audio Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator MP4 Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Photo file format DCF Ver 2 0 Compatible Exif Ver 2 3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media Movie Photo Internal memory HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE 16 GB Memory Stick Micro Mark2 media Micro SD card Class 4 or faster The capacity that a user can use HDR GWP88 GWP88E Approx 15 5 GB HDR GWP88V GWP88VE Approx 12 5 GB 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or application files 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes 2 8 GB is used for pre installed map and another portion is used for data management functions Image device 4 6 mm 1 3 91 type CMOS sensor Recording pixels photo 16 9 Max 20 4 mega 6 016 X 3 384 pixels Gross Approx 5 430 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 Approx 5 020 000 pixels Effective photo 16 9 Approx 5 020 000 pixels Effective photo 4 3 Approx 3 760 000 pixels Lens Glens 10 x Optical 17 x
4. Extended while recording movies 120 x Digital F1 8 F3 4 Focal length f 3 2 mm 32 0 mm 5 32 in 1 5 16 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 29 8 mm 298 0 mm 1 3 16 in 11 3 4 in 16 9 For photos 29 8 mm 298 0 mm 1 3 16 in 11 3 4 in 16 9 Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor Outdoor Minimum illumination 6 lx lux in default setting shutter speed 1 60 second HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V or 1 50 second HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE 3 Ix lux Low Lux is set to On shutter speed 1 30 second HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V or 1 25 second HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE 4 The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system BIONZ allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 5 EH SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off 6 EH SteadyShot is set to Active Input Output connectors HDMI OUT jack HDMI micro connector Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices e USB connection is only for output HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE LCD screen Picture 7 5 cm 3 0 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 460 800 960 X 480 Projector HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Projection type DLP Light source LED R G B Focus Manual GB 59 XOPU S1BYIO GB 60 Throw Distance 0 5 m 1 6 feet or over Contrast ratio 1500 1 Resolution output nHD 640 X
5. faire E To the Map View screen To the previous event lt 112012 gt 1 2 CH To the next event Time line bar Big I Change to the movie photo recording mode Change Event Scale button prt E To play back short movies Highlight Playback HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE Event name Recorded time number of photos L 1 To go back to the Event eal f 1120123 12 Eines Fi Pt Switch Image Type button View screen Previous mt Next v Movie 1182012 gt 119 Change to the movie ts photo recording mode e Reduced size images which enable called thumbnails 30 Ctl Z Last played image you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are e To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically p 40 Playing movies and photos from the Map View HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE Switch to the Map View by touching Map View 1120123122012 SS E Highlight e When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data You can use the map data by touching Agree on the sc
6. 360 Continuous projection time when using the supplied battery pack Approx 1 h 10 min General Power requirements DC 3 6 V battery pack DC 5 0 V 1 300 mA AC Adaptor USB Charging Multi Micro USB Terminal DC 5 V 500 mA 800 mA Average power consumption During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness HD 2 2 W MP4 1 8 W STD 2 0 W Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operation at excessively high or low temperatures is not recommended Dimensions approx HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE 32 5 mm X 108 5 mm X 70 mm 1 5 16 in X 4 3 8 in X 2 7 8 in w h d including the projecting parts 32 5 mm X 108 5 mm X 70 mm 1 5 16 in X 4 3 8 in X 2 7 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE 40 mm X 108 5 mm X 70 mm 1 5 8 in X 4 3 8 in X 2 7 8 in w h d including the projecting parts 40 mm X 108 5 mm X 70 mm 1 5 8 in X 4 3 8 in X 2 7 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass approx HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE 188 g 6 6 oz main unit only 215 g 7 6 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE 210 g 7 4 oz main unit only 235 g 8 3 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack Water proof dust proof performance E
7. 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 The number in is the minimum recordable time Memory card High definition image quality HD unit minute ecording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64GB er ee 75 150 305 Quality PS 75 150 305 Highest__ 90 180 360 Quality FX 90 180 360 High Quality 120 245 495 FH 120 245 495 Standard 215 440 880 HQ 165 330 665 Long Time 380 770 1545 IP 310 630 1260 MP4 unit minute 16GB 32GB 64GB 320 650 1305 320 650 1305 Standard definition image quality STD unit minute Recording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64GB Standard 225 460 920 HQ 210 420 845 e The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and EH REC Mode and HH Frame Rate p 48 The number in is the minimum recordable time Expected number of recordable photos Internal memory HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE You can record a maximum of 40 000 MP4 movies and photos collectively Memory card 20 4M 16 GB 1850 32 GB 3800 64 GB 7500 e The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum
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9. anena sea 14 oad E A A gest EET R 38 Capturing a photo from a movie HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWPSBVE eo oe eect a EE O tt aa E bees E EA E EEEE 39 Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a COMpUtET 6 cece cece cece cece eee eee eceeen eee eta eee eee ees 40 What you can do with PlayMemories Home software Windows 40 Software for MaCs iiem era n nsec aen a aTa a mie ESE EA aa 40 Preparing a computer Windows 6 6 0cc ccc eee cece eee eec eee ete eee eeu eee eeeees 41 Checking the computer system 0 00 ceccecceec eee eec eee eee eee eeeeees 41 Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer 41 Starting the PlayMemories Home software 00 00ccecceeceeceeee eee eee eens 43 Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder 44 Customizing your camcorder Using menus Menu lists Others Index Troubleshooting area k Aun aaia aea AA a a Eai eRT E EAE aA Self diagnosis display Warning indicators Recording time of movies number of recordable photos Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 53 Expected recording time of Movies 06 06 ce ccc e riseire rreren 53 Expected number of recordable photos 6 6cceeceeeeeeeeeeee ees 54 About handling of you
10. 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 e Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice e In this manual the internal memory HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE of 3 Search for the model name the camcorder and the memory card are called of your camcorder within the recording media support page In this manual the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality HD is called AVCHD recording disc The model name is shown in this manual when Confirm the model name on your camcorder there is a difference in specification between models Confirm the model name on your camcorder Recording Projector media HDR GW66E HDR Gweeve Memory card only HDR GW66VE HDR GWP88 Internal HDR GWP88E memory 16 GB Y HDR GWP88V memory card HDR GWP88VE The model with is equipped with a GPS unction Learning more about the camcorder Handycam User Guide Handycam User Guide is an on line manual Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder 1q Access the Sony support page http www sony net SonyInfo Support 2 Select your country or region About water proof dust
11. exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files Files will play back properly on the camcorder however image files may be shown as separate files on a computer when inputting to or playing back with the PlayMemories Home software Starting the PlayMemories Home software Double click the PlayMemories Home icon on the computer screen e When using Windows 8 select the PlayMemories Home icon from the start screen 2 Double click the PlayMemories Home Help Guide short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home e When using Windows 8 select PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the help menu of PlayMemories Home If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs PlayMemories Home gt the desired item For details on PlayMemories Home select PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page http www sony co jp pmh se GB 43 4Ja1Ndwod e yim sojoUd pue s jaow Hues E Saving images on an external media device Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with an AV Cable sold separately You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette e You cannot use the supplied AC adaptor as the power source when the camcorder is
12. image size of your camcorder The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording p 26 The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions e The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system of Sony s BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described On bit rate and recording pixels e The bit rate pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode for movies movie audio etc High definition image quality HD PS Max 28 Mbps 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 FX Max 24 Mbps 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 LP Approx 5 Mbps average 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 MP4 Approx 6 Mbps average 1 280 X 720 pixels 16 9 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 X 480 pixels 16 9 4 3 HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V Approx 9 Mbps average 720 X 576 pixels 16 9 4 3 HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE e The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode Dual capture 6 016 X 3 384 dots 16 9 4 512 X 3 384 dots 4 3 4 224 X 2 376 dots 16 9 2 592 X 1 944 dots 4 3 1 920 X 1 080 dots 16 9 640 X 480 dots 4 3 iSweep Panorama 4 912 X 1 080 dots Standard horizontal 3 424 X 1 920 dots Standard vertical 7 152 X 1 080 dots Wide horizonta
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14. is connected toa TV using an AV cable Charge the battery pack before connecting p 15 When movies are recorded with standard definition image quality STD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD even on a high definition TV e When you play back standard definition image quality STD movies on a 4 3 TV that is not compatible with the 16 9 signal set Wide Mode to 4 3 to record movies with 4 3 aspect ratio e If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images HDMI output takes priority When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable sold separately 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 connecting to your TV viaa VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using an AV Cable sold separately Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc GT e Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV TV Type p 49 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 a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breatht
15. or photos to avoid deleting Copy Copies images e Setup 5S Media Settings Media Select sss Selects the type of recording media p 22 Displays information on the recording media Deletes and formats all data on the recording media Repair Img DB F Repairs the image database file on the recording media p 52 File Numbet Sets how to assign the file number to photos gt Playback Settings Data Code esses Displays information that was recorded automatically at the time of recording VOLUME reseessssscssscssssssesseeee Adjusts the volume of playback sound GB 48 Z Connection HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB CONN Ct w seseeeseees USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply USB LUN Setting A General Settings SELF REC Button Your Location Airplane Mode Language Setting Power Save Initialize G Clock Settings Date amp Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ Auto Area ADJ Converts the signal depending on the TV connected p 34 Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable Sets whether or not the TV s Remote Commander is to be used when the camcorder is connected to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable Select this item when no instructions appear on the LCD screen whe
16. 1 1 2 in for telephoto e You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming in the following cases When EH SteadyShot is set to other than Active When the E3 Photo mode is selected ica e Further zooming Digital Zoom p 47 yoeqhe d Bulpuosay GB 27 GB 28 To record in mirror mode 1 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder then rotate it 270 degrees to the lens side 2 Press SELF REC button to start recording e A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded e You can only record in mirror mode when the LCD panel is rotated 270 degrees to the lens side because SELF REC Button is set to Front facingLCD only in the default setting You can change the setting of the SELF REC button to keep the button always activated e Movies are recorded when the HH Movie mode is selected and photos are recorded when the Photo mode is selected e Using Self portrait 1 Person or Self portrait 2 People of the 23 Self Timer setting will reduce camera shake when shooting photos in mirror mode p 47 Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording Event View or location of recording Map View HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE 1 Open the LCD screen and select View Images on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode e You can
17. 22 Selecting a recording medium HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE 2s arnan a it yueens dena retyase ou ena a sca is ea Oe 22 Inserting a memory Card 00 cece cece nec e cee ee eee eee eee been ee eea ees 22 Recording Playback RECOMGING 22 roi wes e tegatana OEE AEA a Oa EEA Guia NAE AEA Ra 24 Recording MOVIES seserim ernennen a AE e n E EE R E ane 24 Shooting photos 0 0 0 cece cece cece eee cece eee eec eee eeseeeeeeeeeeee eens 25 Playback zs wai ede A eke ee ie eet RE RI ele Ra a ae ria 29 Advanced operations Recording images with various Settings 6 cccc ccc eec eee eeeeee eee een tenes 32 Selecting the image quality of movies Recording mode 32 Capturing smiles automatically Smile Shutter 6 0 ceeee 32 Shooting panoramic photos 00 50 ccc cece cece ee eee eee eee eceeen een eees 32 Recording information on your location GPS HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWPS8VE Gee SAn ra E EAE wes edie oe sstoaren ETER a E a a daa teed 34 Playing images on ATV 66 cc cece cee eee eee e cece ete e tebe seen eee eeeeeeee ee eenes 34 Using the built in projector HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE 36 Editing Editing on your CAMCOFEl 6 eee cece eee ririri cece eee e cette ete eee eta eee eeeees 38 Deleting movies and photos 0 ccccceee cece cece cence eee eeee eect eeees 38 Dividing a MOVi ss ase
18. Current playing movie or photo Number of total recorded movies or photos bo Touch pad deactivated Bottom Indicator Meaning oO Micref Level low 48 Ko Wind Noise Reduct 48 D Blt in Zoom Mic 48 Low Lux 47 Spot Meter Fcs 47 Spot Meter 47 Exposure 47 1000 Intelligent Auto 26 E 101 0005 Data file name on Protect 48 4 4 4 Flash 47 Red Eye Reduction 47 e Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see e Some indicators may not appear depending on your camcorder model Index AVCHD recording disc 6 32 Bd Battery paksine 15 Boenin ea 21 Care 355 Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack abroad Charging the battery pack using your computer Computer Creating discs Dual Capture Editie a a 38 Event Vie Woran 29 External media device 44 FH Full charge Handycam User Guide HDMI Cable M taio 40 Map VIE a a 31 Media Settings 22 Memory card 22 Memory Stick Micro Mark2 Notes on handling of your camcorder seusan aoa 55 Number of recordable photos 54 Parts and controls Photo Capture PHAY DAO isc vdersasisssaverertvneaicionnnse 29 PlayMemories Home 14 40 41 PlayMemories Home Help S T a P REPES ARE heen 14 43 PONET OE renosa 20 Power supply Projector Recording rssmi 24 Recording and pl
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21. O IN Od Or A Oo N Counter hour minute second Capturing a photo Recording playback editing media 22 Tracking focus cancel button MODE Shooting Mode button 25 an N 73 Intelligent Auto button 44 Approximate number of recordable photos Aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 Photo size L M S 15 Estimated recording remaining time Recording image quality Frame rate Recording mode HD STD Movie size MP4 32 16 View Images button 29 HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE To zoom the subjects 17 My Button you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area 48 Move the power zoom lever W or T to magnify or reduce the size of the image W Wide angle Wider range of view T Telephoto Close view e You can magnify images up to 17 times Extended Zoom the original size with the power zoom lever e Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever 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 z Z button on the LCD screen e 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 3
22. S and ZIP 4 Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings See page 26 and 29 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing Center Left Right Bottom Left ndicator Meaning MENU MENU button 45 Oo O2 a Cia Self timer recording 47 Mil GPS triangulating status 34 Airplane Mode set to On 4 3 EE Wide Mode 48 aD EH Fader 47 or Face Detection set to Off 47 lor Smile Shutter set to Off 47 Manual focus 47 Scene Selection 47 White Balance 47 SteadyShot off 47 Tele Macro 47 CoLor x v Color 48 Dw Conversion Lens 47 g amp o A a J Intelligent Auto face ThA one detection scene detection camera shake detection sound detection 26 GB 65 XOPU S1BYIO 66 Center Indicator Meaning sare Slideshow Set Mm Nw Warning 51 Adal SELF RECO _ Playback mode 29 Right Indicator Meaning APH 60i HQ Recording image quality 720 HD MP4 STD frame rate 60p 50p 60i 50i recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP and movie size 32 ao Recording playback editing media 22 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00min Estimated recording remaining time fa Ci 20 4mM_ Photo size fo Playback folder 100 112
23. S O N Y 4 466 075 11 1 Digital HD Video Table orones T Camera Recorder Getting started r i Recording Playback Operating Guide ecording Playbac Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Please also refer to Saving images on an external http www sony net Sonylnfo Support media device Customizing your camcorder Others Index NW CHD Hom Progressive icro HANDYCAM muwa gt MSS e Memory STICK m XC MAPS HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Read this first Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No HDR Serial No Model No AC Serial No The nameplate indicating operating voltage trademark etc is located on the right side of main unit under the LCD screen WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock 1 do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 2 do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Obser
24. about 13 hours e When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically e You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in H REC Mode and H Frame Rate e The flash does not work while the camera is in the HH Movie mode e The 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 e 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 with Grid Line set to On and using the outer frame of Grid Line p 48 as a guide ica e Recording time p 53 e Recordable time remaining capacity Media Info p 48 e Media Select p 22 Shooting photos 1 Open the LCD screen and select MODE Photo 2 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully e When the focus is adjusted properly AE AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen ica Recordable number of photos p 54 e Flash p 47 e To change
25. aking HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos suoljesado padueapy GB 35 Using the built in projector HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built in projector 1 Pull out the stand 2 Face the projector lens towards a surface such as a wall and then press PROJECTOR f a PROJECTOR ILE GB 36 3 When the operating guide screen appears select Project Projector Operation Method ya Focus Adjustment i ZOOM Select START STOP OK Some operations can t be run while projecting Switch to panel to operate ES e This screen appears the first time you use the built in projector after the camcorder is turned on 4 Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever e The projected image is larger when the distance between your camcorder and the reflecting surface increase e It is recommended that you place the camcorder about 0 5 m 1 6 feet or further away from the surface that the images are to be projected onto 5 Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen then press START STOP button e For details on playback see page 29 e To turn off the projector press PROJECTOR e The LCD screen turns off while an image is bein
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27. ating instructions of the memory card for details e Movies recorded on the microSsDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears do not perform the format All the data recorded will be lost The exFAT is a file system that is used for the microSDXC memory cards ic e Recording playback editing media Screen indicators during recording p 26 e Recording time of movies number of recordable photos p 53 payeys Bud GB 23 Recording Playback GB 24 Recording In the default setting movies and photos are recorded on the following media Movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE Memory card HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Internal memory Recording movies 1 Open the LCD screen 2 Press START STOP to start recording Built in microphone d e To stop recording press START STOP again e You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO Dual Capture e Ifyou close the LCD screen while recording movies the camcorder stops recording e Do not touch the built in microphone while recording The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is
28. ayback time 53 Recording media 1 2 22 Recording time of movies 53 Repallssissiisstiadinetectecdaieirian 50 Saving images on an external Media JEFE iunn 44 Screen indicators 0 26 65 SD card Self diagnosis display 51 Setting the date and time Smile Shutter Sosaria 32 Specifications cisssrvsesesesssivrees 59 Starting PlayMemories Home 43 Summer Time 20 Supplied item 14 Thumbnails 30 Wall outlet wall socket 16 Warning indicators 51 Water dust shock proof Performance ranson 7 Wind owSiiiesakiaroanneciani 41 Wrist Strap sessceseseestesseseeneesees 14 ZooM n ea 27 You will find the menu lists on pages 47 to 49 GB 67 xX pu s1 470 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4466075110 UN DAcIUNH g9
29. change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Select Setup A General Settings Language Setting a desired language To turn off the power Close the LCD screen To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder and then adjust the angle 270 degrees max 90 degrees to the camcorder To turn off the beep sound Select MENU Setup gt A General Settings gt Beep Off e The recording date time and condition and coordinates HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE 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 select Setup gt P Playback Settings gt Data Code Date Time e Once the clock is set the clock time is automatically adjusted with Auto Clock ADJ and Auto Area ADJ set to On 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 HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE p 49 ica e To set the date and time again Date amp Time Setting p 49 GB 21 payejs Bud Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons
30. charged 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 of the camcorder HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Even if you delete all movies and still images or perform Format p 48 data on the internal memory may not be completely erased It is recommended that you select MENU Setup e Media Settings Format Int Memory Empty to prevent the recovery of your 58 data Use the supplied AC Adaptor to supply power when you perform Empty Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer you may not delete data from the memory card completely When you give the memory card to somebody it is recommended that you delete data 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 Specifications
31. combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling 7 of the battery The recycling of the materials 4 will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a f
32. connected to a TV using an AV cable Charge the battery pack before connecting p 15 e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected mumy t AV Cable sold separately Red White Yellow AUDIO VIDEO X Signal flow GB 44 1 Insert the recording medium in the recording device a disc recorder etc e If your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with an AV Cable sold separately e Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder e You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable e Since copying is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e High definition image quality HD movies will be copied with standard definition image quality STD e When you connect a monaural device connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable sold separately to the video input jack and the white left channel or the red right channel plug to the audio input jack on the device ic e Copying date and time information Data Code p 48 e Using 4 3 screen size display device TV Type p 49 Customizing your camcorder Using men
33. crophone level for recording me Shooting Assist My Button Assigns functions to My Buttons Grid Line Displays frames as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical Display Setting Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen amp 1 Image Quality Size REC MO E iiien Sets the mode to record movies p 32 EE Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to record movies Sets the image quality for recording movies Wide MOde cessssssssssssses Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality STD XNV COLOF ersssssssssesccssssseessees Records a wider range of colors Set this item when you watch images with a TV which is compliant with x v Color o Image SiZe SEts the photo size 1 Playback Function Event ViIQW eessssssssssseeeeeseseeeeee Starts playing images from the Event View display Map View Starts playing the images from the Map View display Highlight Movie Starts playing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios saved with standard definition image quality STD WB Scenario sessssntsssnesntnessee Starts playing the scenarios that were saved by Highlight Playback Pi Edit 2 Edit Copy Delete sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssooes Deletes movies or photos p 38 Protect Protects movies
34. d the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your computer etc e 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 p 48 e Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged e Do not insert any memory card other than those that fit into the memory card slot If you do it may cause a malfunction e When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop e Make sure the warning indicator for the memory card has turned off p 51 e You cannot use a memory card inserted in the wrong direction or at an angle e You can insert only one memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Capacity SD Speed Described in this operation verified Class manual Memory Stick Micro Mark2 media Up to 16 GB _ Memory Stick Micro media microSD memory card Up to 32 GB o microSDHC memory card P San por microSD card microSDXC memory card Up to 64 GB e Operation with all memory cards is not assured The camcorder is guaranteed to operate within the temperature range of 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F but the guaranteed operation temperature range may differ depending on each type of memory card See the oper
35. d Any dispute arising out of this LICENSE shall be subject to the exclusive venue of the Tokyo District Court and the parties hereby consent to the venue and jurisdiction of such court THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTERS ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS LICENSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF THE RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY IN SUCH CASE THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU ENTIRE AGREEMENT These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between SONY and you pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes in their entirety any and all previously existing written or oral agreements between us with respect to such subject matter GOVERNMENT END USERS If the SOFTWARE is being acquired by or on behalf of the United States government or any other entity seeking or applying rights similar to those customarily claimed by the United States government such SOFTWARE is a commercial item as that term is defined at 48 C F R FAR 2 101 is licensed in accordance with this LICENSE and such SOFTWARE delivered or otherwise furnished shall be provided with the following Notice of Use and shall be treated in accordance with such notice NOTICE OF USE CONTRACTOR MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER NAME SONY CORPORATION CONTRACTOR MANUFACTURER SUPPLIER ADDRESS 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo Japan These SOFTWARE are commercial items as defined in FAR 2 101
36. d 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 access lamp p 22 is lit or flashing e When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on do not close the LCD panel The image data that has been recorded may be lost e Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations The GPS function of the camcorder is activated when GPS Setting p 34 is set to On even if the camcorder is not turned on During takeoff and landing of an airplane set Airplane Mode to On HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE LCD Panel e The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black points White red blue or green points About this manual illustrations and on screen displays e The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still
37. der is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on do not close the LCD panel The image data that has been recorded may be lost Notes on optional accessories e We recommend using genuine Sony accessories e Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions On handling the LCD screen e If you leave fingerprints hand cream etc on the LCD screen the coating of the LCD screen will come off easily Wipe those off as soon as possible e If you wipe the LCD screen strongly with a tissue etc the coating of the LCD screen may be scratched e If the LCD screen becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust it is recommended that you gently remove those from the screen then clean it with a soft cloth etc LCD screen e Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause uneven color and other damage e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction To clean the casing and the projector lens HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE e Wipe the casing and the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or eyeglass cleaning cloth e If the casing and the projector lens is very dirty clean the camcorder casing and the lens with a soft cloth lightly moisten
38. display the Event View when the LCD screen is folded with the reverse screen side facing out 2 Select to move the desired event to the center and then select it e The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time 3 Select the image e The camcorder plays from the selected image to the last image in the event 4 Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD screen for various playback operations 12012 gt 1 2 v o Highlight x 112012 gt 12 00 00 00 1182012 gt 119 yoeqhe d Bulpiosay GB 29 Previous Next d Volume raa m U Delete aJe Fast reverse fast forward Eo Context n Pause Play 7 Stop Play stop slide show e Some buttons described above may not appear depending on the image being played back e As you repeat selecting during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times p i e Select LSU e To repeat S button during pause to Screen display on the Event play movies slowly ideshow select FO gt Slideshow Set when Pis selected with the Switch Image Type View screen Remaining battery To the MENU screen kenu Event name a L
39. e i 11 Memory card access lamp 22 While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data N Memory card slot 22 w CHG charge lamp 16 A Multi Micro USB Terminal 16 34 44 Supports Micro USB compatible devices HDMI OUT jack 34 Stand 36 Speaker N jor Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod sold separately the length of the screw must be less than 5 5 mm 7 32 in Depending on the specifications of the tripod your camcorder may not attach in the proper direction Cover lock lever 15 Battery slot 15 Battery release lever 15 GB 13 Getting started GB 14 Supplied items The numbers in are the supplied quantity Camcorder 1 HDMI cable 1 C Ss f F 2 im ae Ta Wrist strap 1 ia Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 1 Operating Guide This manual 1 For customers in the USA and Canada AC Adaptor AC UD11 1 g For customers in countries regions other than the USA and Canada AC Adaptor AC UD10 1 Power cord Mains lead 1 e The PlayMemories Home software and PlayMemories Home Help Guide can be downloaded from the Sony website p 41 To attach the Wrist strap Loop for the Wrist strap 4 N Charging the bat
40. e 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 e NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries e The micro SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e Facebook and the f logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook Inc e YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of A their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Works with E gt PlayStatione3 Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available GB 61 XOPU S1BYIO GB 62 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS HDr GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement LICENSE is a legal agreement between you and Sony Corporation SONY the licensor of the map data included in your
41. ection is required to install PlayMemories Home e Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home does not work correctly Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer The camcorder is not recognized by the computer e Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camcorder e 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 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen check the following If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility In this case when you contact them give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E You may hear a melody when some warning indicators appear on the screen C 04 00 lt c 06 00 e The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place c 13 000 c 32 00 e Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again E 00 00 Follow the steps from on page 50 Ww e The battery pack is nearly used up ATH e The battery pack temperature is high Cha
42. ed with water and then wipe the casing and the projector lens with a dry soft cloth e Avoid the following so as not to deform the casing damage the finish or scratch the lens Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths insect repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with the above substances on your hands Leaving the camcorder in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time On handling the light emitting part of flash If fingerprints or dust make dirty it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it About care and storage of the lens e 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 e Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust e To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above GB 57 XOPU S1BYIO 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 rechargeable battery will be fully dis
43. efore using the camcorder under near water e Make sure that no foreign matter such as sand hair or dirt gets inside the battery memory card jack cover Even a small amount of foreign matter may lead to water entering the camcorder Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating surfaces have not become scratched Even a small scratch may lead to water entering the camcorder If the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces become scratched take the camcorder to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing gasket replaced for a fee Sealing gasket The sealing surfaces of the sealing gasket If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces wipe the area clean with a soft cloth that will not leave behind any fibers Prevent the sealing gasket from becoming scratched by touching it while charging a battery or using a cable Do not open close the battery memory card jack cover with wet or sandy hands or near water There is a risk this will lead to sand or water getting inside Before opening the cover perform the procedure described in Cleaning after using the camcorder under near water Open the battery memory card jack cover with the camcorder completely dry e Always confirm that the battery memory card jack cover has been securely locked Notes on using the camcorder under near water The touch panel may be activated by water splashes on the screen icons The touch panel ca
44. formation and or degraded water proof performance e Wipe away water drops or dust on the battery memory card jack cover with a soft dry cloth e This camcorder is constructed to drain water Water will drain from openings around the power zoom lever etc After removing from water place the camcorder on a dry cloth for a while to allow water to drain Bubbles may appear when the camcorder is placed under water This is not a malfunction e The camcorder body may become discolored if it comes in contact with sunscreen or suntan oil If the camcorder does come in contact with sunscreen or suntan oil quickly wipe it clean Do not allow the camcorder to sit with salt water inside or on the surface This may lead to corrosion or discoloration and degradation of water proof performance e Iron sands may adhere to the frame around the LCD screen or the power zoom lever If iron sands adhere to the camcorder gently wipe them off with a soft cloth so that you will not scrape the camcorder case or the LCD screen e To maintain the water proof performance we recommend that once a year you take the camcorder to your dealer or to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing gasket of the battery memory card jack cover replaced for a fee About the message displayed on the screen The following message will appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder after you replace or charge the battery or you set Scene Selection to Beac
45. g projected e Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector Make sure not to project images towards the eyes Make sure not to touch the projector lens The LCD screen and the projector lens become hot while in use Using the projector shortens battery life using the supplied AC Adaptor is recommended The following operations are unavailable while you are using the projector Map operation HDR GWP88V GWP88VE Output of Highlight Playback to a device such asa TV Operation of the camcorder with the LCD screen closed Several other functions When the projected images contain a lot of black faint color unevenness may appear This is caused by light reflection in the projector lens and is not a malfunction suoljeiado padueapy GB 37 E Editing Editing on your camcorder e Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder If you want to perform advanced editing operations install the PlayMemories Home software e You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance e Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting or dividing the images It may damage the recording media Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images from the memory card If you delete or divide movies photos that are included in saved scenarios the scenarios wil
46. h Underwater or Snow Notes on use When using the camera underwater near water firmly close the cover specified by the arrow after having inspected it for foreign matter damage then press OK This does not indicate a malfunction of the camcorder It displays a message that you should confirm before use to maintain the waterproof performances Touch the area the message is displayed in order to erase the message GB 10 Table of contents Read this firsts cecstvcsunescosacescevcewvewtaeww ENEE E NEEE E EAEE 2 Learning more about the camcorder Handycam User Guide 6 About water proof dust proof and shock proof performance of the camcorder 7 PartS and CONtrOIS sc c6se scan ceeneis bee ceeds ck de cdsed aod ee de ua sda aaa rE eip cones 12 Getting started S pplied TENS ef ee e n ha aac les etek NaN ah arn Si Rh at EE 14 Charging the battery pack 2 0 0 0 000 00 cece cece cence ec ee eet e eee eeteteeeeeteeeeeeaees 15 Charging the battery using your computer 00 06 0eccee eee eee eeees 17 Charging the battery pack abroad 0 0 00 cc cece cece eee eceeeeeee eens 19 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 6 0 0eceeeee 20 Changing the language setting 0 ccc ccc eee eee ee cece ec eee eee eens 21 Preparing the recording media 06 56 cec cece c cece ee eeeeee eee ee eee eee tenes
47. ically granted under this LICENSE are reserved by SONY or SONY s Licensors HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES The SOFTWARE is not fault tolerant and is not designed manufactured or intended for use in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the SOFTWARE could lead to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage High Risk Activities SONY its affiliates their respective suppliers and SONY s Licensors specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk The SOFTWARE is provided AS IS and without warranty of any kind and SONY its affiliates its and their respective suppliers and SONY s Licensors in this section SONY its affiliates their respective suppliers and SONY s Licensors shall be collectively referred to as SONY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR MPLIED ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF QUALITY NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A ARTICULAR PURPOSE SONY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED N THE SOFTWARE WILL
48. ifference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half second increments e An MP4 movie cannot be divided Capturing a photo from a movie HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE You can capture images from movies recorded with your camcorder 1 Select Photo Capture that appears on the playback screen of a movie C Ej 2 Select the point where you want to capture a photo using PUI and then select LOK J Photo Capture mu d A Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B Adjusts the capturing point with more precision If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels the image size will be set as shown below e High definition image quality HD or MP4 2 1 M 16 9 e Wide aspect ratio 16 9 with standard definition image quality STD 0 2 M 16 9 e 4 3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality STD VGA 0 3 M 4 3 e You cannot save captured images to the memory card HDR GWP88E GWP88VE On recording date and time of captured photos The recording date and time of captured photos are 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 date and time of the photo will be the date and time you cap
49. ium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE CE Hereby Sony Corporation declares that this HDR GW66VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC For details please access the following URL http www compliance sony de Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific freque
50. ive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Memory Stick Sa Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Dua Memory Stick Micro Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO 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 e x v Color and x v Colour are trademarks of Sony Corporation e BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation e BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and Blu ray are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association e Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries e Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries e lt BR and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc
51. l 4 912 X 1 920 dots Wide vertical 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 About handling of your camcorder On use and care e Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts LCD Screen Battery memory card jack cover e 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 e Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations e 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 record properly Near tuner devices such as TVs or radio Noise may occur XOPU S1BYIO 56 Ona sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the LCD screen For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating inst
52. l also be deleted Deleting movies and photos 1 Select MENU gt Edit HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE or Edit Copy HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE gt Delete 2 Select Multiple Images and then select the type of image you want to delete Delete _ gawove __ BPHOTO Fifa MOVIE PHOTO Add check marks to the movies or photos to be deleted and select LOK J a 18 2012 gt 1 19 2012 ie oO o a i Delete w To delete all movies photos in the selected date at one time 1 Instep 2 select All In Event 2 Select the date you want to delete using CAJ and then select LOK J x 1120124122012 cs 1182012 gt 119 2012 To delete a part of a movie You can divide a movie and delete it ie e Release protection Protect p 48 e Format p 48 Dividing a movie Select Divide on the movie playback screen q B E e o g CJ 2 Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using UJ LIL and then select Cok eu Divide q aas iS Ee oF oe A Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B Adjusts the dividing point with more precision e A slight d
53. led on your computer connect the camcorder to your computer Functions that can be used with this camcorder will then be available If the PMB Picture Motion Browser software is installed on your computer it will be overwritten by the PlayMemories Home software In this case you cannot use some functions that were available with PMB with this PlayMemories Home software To disconnect your camcorder from the computer 1 Click the 9 icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device 2 Select _X_ Yes on the camcorder screen 3 Disconnect the USB cable e If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8 click then click Fe GB 42 e When you access the camcorder from the computer use the PlayMemories Home software Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data using software other than the PlayMemories Home software or you directly manipulate files and the folders from a computer e Images cannot be saved to some discs depending on the configuration selected in EH REC Mode Movies recorded in 60p Quality PS HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V 50p Quality PS HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE or Highest Quality FX mode can only be saved to a Blu ray disc e You cannot create a disc with movies recorded in FMP49 MP4 mode e The camcorder automatically divides an image file that
54. n after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on WwW Touch MENU Setup gt A General Settings Initialize If you select Initialize all settings including the clock setting are reset WwW Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory of your camcorder depending on the problem In the event of this the data stored on the internal memory will be deleted Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other media backup before sending your camcorder for repair We will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE 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 HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE See the Handycam User Guide p 6 for details on the symptoms of your camcorder and PlayMemories Home Help Guide p 43 on connecting your camcorder to a computer The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 15 e The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet wall socket Connect it to the wall outlet wall socket p 16 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on e It takes a fe
55. n you connect your camcorder to an external device via USB Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device Supplies power to the camcorder using a USB cable Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by restricting some USB functions Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen he SELF REC button s function ays the current location on a map Settings to be used when you are on board an airplane GPS Setting sees Receives the GPS signal p 34 he display language p 21 he LCD screen and the power so that they turn off automatically Initializes all the settings to the default settings Sets the date and time p 20 Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock p 20 Adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from the GPS system Corrects time differences automatically by acquiring the current location information from the GPS system HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE 2 HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE 3 HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Japso ed JNOA Bulziwioysn gt GB 49 Others Index GB 50 Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder follow the steps below Check the list p 50 to 52 and inspect your camcorder WwW Disconnect the power source attach the power source agai
56. ncies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate ME collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
57. nge the battery pack or place it in a cool place NX e No memory card is inserted p 22 e When the indicator flashes there are not enough free spaces for recording images GB 51 XOPU S1BYIO Delete unnecessary images p 38 or format the memory card after storing the images on other media p 48 e The image data base file may be damaged Check the data base file by selecting MENU Setup gt 5S Media Settings Repair Img DB F the recording medium HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE 5s The memory card is damaged e Format the memory card with your camcorder p 48 1 e Incompatible memory card is inserted p 23 P e e Access to the memory card was restricted on another device 4 e There is something wrong with the flash W e The amount of lights is not sufficient so camera shake easily occurs Use the flash e The camcorder is unsteady so camera shake easily occurs Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record images However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear e The recording medium is full e Photos cannot be recorded during processing Wait for a while then record e When set to the following you cannot shoot photos during movie recording EB REC Mode Highest Quality FX E Frame Rate 60p HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V or 50p HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE
58. nnot be operated underwater Use the buttons of the camcorder to perform shooting operations Do not subject the camcorder to shock such as from jumping into water Do not open and close the battery memory card jack cover while under near water This camcorder sinks in water Place your hand through the wrist strap to prevent the camcorder from sinking Faint white circular spots may appear in under water flash photos due to reflections off of floating objects This is not a malfunction Select QM Underwater in Scene Selection to shoot underwater with less distortion p 47 If water drops or other foreign matter is present on the lens you will not be able to record clear images Cleaning after using the camcorder under near water Always clean the camcorder with water after use within 60 minutes and do not open the battery memory card jack cover before cleaning is finished Sand or water may get inside places where it cannot be seen If not rinsed water proof performance will be degraded Allow the camcorder to sit in pure water poured into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes Then gently shake the camcorder press each button inside the water to clean away any salt sand or other matter lodged around the buttons e After rinsing wipe away water drops with a soft cloth Allow the camcorder to dry completely in a shady location with good ventilation Do not blow dry with a hair dryer as there is a risk of de
59. or them from a map Map View p 31 Displaying a map of your current location If you do not want to record location information Select MENU Settings gt e It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating Setup gt A General GPS Setting Off e Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas as the radio signals can best be received in such areas e The map always displays the north at the top Playing images ona TV If you connect the camcorder to the HDMI input jack of a TV the image quality viewed on the TV screen is high definition image quality HD And if you can connect the camcorder to the A V input jack of a TV the image quality viewed on the TV is standard definition image quality STD High Standard definition definition x Yellow VIDEO HDMI IN White J ug Red AV Cable sold separately HDMI Cable supplied DMI OU j MULTI Y D F Signal flow 1q Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack Connect the camcorder to a TV Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 29 e Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well e If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack use an AV Cable sold separately for connection e You cannot use the supplied AC adaptor as the power source when the camcorder
60. ories Home software To select the image size of the photo taken by isweep Panorama Select amp 3 t before you start shooting e Standard the default setting Horizontal 4 912 x 1 080 Vertical 3 424 x 1 920 e Wide Horizontal 7 152 x 1 080 Vertical 4 912 x 1 920 Tips on shooting panoramic photos Sweep the camcorder around you at a slow and steady speed about 5 seconds for 180 degrees A message will alert you if the speed is too fast or too slow It is recommended that you practice the sweeping movement in advance before you take a panoramic photo ED iy e For taking good panoramic photos it is also important to keep sufficient distance between the subject and the background or to shoot in bright places such as outdoors suoljesado padueapy GB 33 Recording information on your location GPS HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE When you set GPS Setting to On the default setting the GPS triangulating icon will appear on the screen and the camcorder will start searching for GPS satellite signals The icon displayed will vary according to the intensity of the signal received The GPS function is available when Mi or Mil are displayed The following features are available if you use the GPS Global Positioning System function Recording location information on movies or photos On is the default setting Playing movies and photos by searching f
61. ower supply device sold separately to charge the camcorder e In the default setting the LCD screen turns dark if you do not operate the camcorder for about 1 minute and the power turns off if you do not operate the camcorder for 2 minutes to save battery power Power Save p 49 Charging the battery using your computer 1 Close the LCD screen 2 Open the battery memory card jack cover e Slide the cover lock lever to slide back the battery memory card jack cover Then open the battery memory card jack cover 3 Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the USB cable Cover lock lever T To the wall outlet wall USB cable socket p ueys Bud GB 17 GB 18 Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Charging with AC Adaptor 155 min Charging with your computer 275 min e The charging times shown above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F To remove the battery pack 1 Close the LCD screen slide the cover lock __ lever to slide back the battery memory card jack cover and then open the battery memory card jack cover 2 Slide the battery release lever and remove the battery pack e Make sure that the battery does not fall out On
62. 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 Notes on charging through the USB cable e Operation with all computers is not assured e If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner e Charging with a personally assembled computer with a converted computer or through a USB hub are not guaranteed The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer e While the camcorder is connected to your computer do not turn on restart wake up from sleep mode or shut down the computer These operations may cause the camcorder to malfunction Disconnect the camcorder from the computer before you attempt one of these operations When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories e Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer If you do so your camcorder may not operate correctly e 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 e When the camcor
63. proof and shock proof performance of the camcorder This camcorder is equipped to be water proof dust proof and shock proof Damage caused from misuse abuse or failure to properly maintain the camcorder is not covered by the limited warranty e This camcorder is water proof dust proof equivalent to IEC60529 IP58 The camcorder is operable up to a water depth of 10 m 33 feet for 60 minutes Do not subject the camcorder to pressurized water such as from a tap e Do not use in hot springs e Use the camcorder in the recommended operating water temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Meeting MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock standards this product has passed the required tests when dropped from a height of 1 5 m 5 feet above a 5 cm 2 in thick plywood board with the LCD screen closed facing toward the camcorder body Depending on use conditions and circumstances no guarantee is made regarding damage to malfunction of or the water proof performance of this camcorder As for dust proof shock proof performance there is no guarantee that the camcorder will not become scratched or dented e Sometimes water proof performance is lost if the camcorder is subjected to a strong shock such as from being dropped We recommend the camcorder be inspected at an authorized repair shop for a fee e Accessories supplied do not meet water proof dust proof and shock proof specifications Notes b
64. quivalent to IEC60529 IP58 the camcorder is operable up to a waterdepth of 10 m for 60 minutes Shock proof performance Meeting MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock standards this product has passed the required tests when dropped from a height of 1 5 m 5 feet above a 5 cm 2 in thick plywood board with the LCD screen closed facing toward the camcorder body Water proof dust proof and shock proof performance is based on standard testing by Sony AC Adaptor AC UD10 UD11 Power requirements AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 0 2 A Output voltage DC 5 V 1500 mA 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 AC UD10 Approx 78 mm X 22 mm X 36 mm 3 1 8 in x 7 8 in x 1 7 16 in W H D AC UD11 Approx 70 mm X 33 mm X 36 mm 2 7 8 inches X 1 5 16 inches X 1 7 16 inches W H D Mass AC UD10 Approx 45 g 1 6 0z AC UD11 Approx 50 g 1 8 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 1 89 A Capacity 4 5 Wh 1 240 mAh Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice On trademarks e Handycam and HANS YONI are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e AVCHD AVCHD Progressive AVCHD logotype and AVCHD Progress
65. r camcorder cece cece cee este eee eee eeet eet eeeeneennes 55 Specifications eaii ea a aa A Pace A a aE EAG vad pease aT ATEA T AE EEES 59 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE l aicccrerrrrrrrrrrrre 62 Screen indicators GB 11 s u U02 Jo jqeL Parts and controls Figures in are reference pages GPS antenna HDR GW66V GW66VE GWP88V GWP88VE 34 Built in microphone Flash Lens G lens SELF REC button Loop for the Wrist strap gt 0 A Oo N HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE En N A LCD screen Touch panel 20 21 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 operations PROJECTOR FOCUS lever 36 HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Projector lens 36 HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE o N E HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE N H e Power zoom lever 27 1 2 START STOP button 24 3 PHOTO button 25 4 PROJECTOR button 36 HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE gt 0l B ol INI
66. r faster is required when processing FX or FH movies and Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies Memory Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB Display Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment 2 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 4Faster processor is recommended e Operation with all computer environments is not assured Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer Access the following download site using an Internet browser on your computer then click Install Run www sony net pm 2 Install according to the on screen instructions e When the on screen instructions prompting you to connect the camcorder to a computer appear connect the camcorder to your computer with the USB Cable supplied e When the installation completes PlayMemories Home starts up GB 4 4a1Ndwod e yim so oUd pue s jaow Bues Notes on installation e If the PlayMemories Home software is already instal
67. recording setting according to the type of scene such as night view or beach FAeL cssssssssssssseesssnseee Fades scenes in or out EY Self Timer Sets the self timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode el he subject with its background blurred SteadyShot y corrects the camera shake correction when shooting with zooming not only when shooting with wide angle E3 SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom Conversion Lens Sets the type of an attached conversion lens sold separately Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically 8 Face Face Detection s s s Automatically detects faces Smile Shutter Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected p 32 Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function 4 Flash Plas Birahane Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos Flash Level ssssssessosossesess Sets the brightness of flash Red Eye Reduction Prevents redeye when shooting with flash Japso ed JNOA Bulziwioysn gt 47 amp Microphone Blt in Zoom Mic Wind Noise Reduct Micref Level Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position Reduces the wind noise recorded from the built in microphone Sets the mi
68. reen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement p 62 You cannot use the map data if you touch Not Agree However when you try to use the map data for the second time the same message will appear on the screen and you can use the map data by touching Agree yoeqhe d Bulpuoday To play back images with other devices e You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices Also you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder e Standard definition image quality STD movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers GB 31 E Advanced operations GB 32 Recording images with various settings Selecting the image quality of movies Recording mode You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality HD movies The recording time p 53 or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may change depending on the recording mode selected 1 Select MENU gt Image Quality Size EE REC Model 2 Select the desired recording mode Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied FH l Types of media PS FX HQ LP On this camcorder Internal memory v v v Memory card v v v On external devices Blu ray discs V V V AVCHD T a recording disc
69. rt circuit the USB jack or the battery terminal with a metallic object while the USB cable and the AC Adaptor are connected This may cause a malfunction e When you disconnect the AC Adaptor from the power supply hold both the camcorder and the USB plug firmly and then disconnect the USB cable ica e Recording time Playing time p 53 Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range Do not use an electronic voltage transformer payejs Buiye5 GB 19 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on lect th ired lan then 2 Select the desired guage Touch the button on the select Next LCD screen is 3 Select the desired geographical area with lt gt then select Next GMT 50 New York Bogota 4 Set Daylight Savings or Summer Time select the date format and the date and time iHa 10 30 p e If you set Daylight Savings or Summer Time to On the clock advances 1 hour e When you select the date and time select one of the items and adjust the value with Bye Date amp Time e When you select LOK J LX the date and time setting operation is complete GB 20 Changing the language setting You can
70. ructions If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside e When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack e Keep metal contacts clean e 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 e 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 e Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Note on the camcorder battery pack temperature e When the temperature of the camcorder or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low you may not be able to record or
71. s 1 PS can be set only when the EH Frame Rate is set to 60p HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP38sV 50p HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE 2 HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Capturing smiles automatically Smile Shutter A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording p 47 Dual Capture is the default setting tac if fl The camcorder is detecting a smile orange The camcorder is detecting a face e When set to the following you cannot use the Smile Shutter function E 8 REC Mode Highest Quality FX E Frame Rate 60p HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V or 50p HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE e Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder Shooting panoramic photos You can make a panoramic photo by taking multiple photos as you sweep the camcorder around and then combine them into one 1 MENU Shooting Mode gt iSweep Panorama 2 Align the camcorder with the end of the subject to be shot and press PHOTO This part will not be recorded e You can select the direction in which you move the camcorder by touching ire E4 on the LCD screen 3 Sweep the camcorder to the end of the guide following the indication on the screen Guide e You can play back panoramic photos using the PlayMem
72. tery pack 1 Close the LCD screen 2 Open the battery memory card jack cover e Slide the cover lock lever to slide back the battery memory card jack cover Then open the battery memory card jack Battery memory cover card jack cover Cover lock lever 3 Insert the battery e Insert the battery while pressing and holding the battery release lever Battery payejs Buie5 GB 15 GB 16 4 For customers in the USA and Canada Connect the AC Adaptor AC UD11 and the USB cable to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket For customers in countries regions other than the USA and Canada Connect the AC Adaptor AC UD10 the power cord mains USB plug USB plug lead and the USB cable small to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket e The CHG charge lamp turns on e The CHG charge lamp turns off when the ie battery pack is fully charged Disconnect the USB cable from the Multi Micro USB To the wall outlet wall socket Terminal of your camcorder 5 Close the battery memory card jack cover e Flip the battery memory card jack cover back then slide and close the cover firmly until the yellow mark of the cover lock lever is hidden e You cannot insert any battery pack other than an NP BX1 supplied into your camcorder e You cannot use a Sony CP AH2R CP AL or AC UP100 portable p
73. the image size o Image Size p 48 To record clear images e When the lens is dirty or dusty clean the surface of the lens yoeqhe d Bulpuosay GB 25 GB 26 To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with functions convenient for recording Cg e To display items on the LCD screen all the time Display Setting p 48 Screen indicators during recording Described here are icons for both movie recording and photo recording modes Refer to the page in for details 1 2 B 4 5 6 7 11 J Gey eae ca Xal f m j oH 15 m4 na fig Zoom button W Wide T Telephoto START STOP button in movie recording mode PHOTO button in photo recording mode MENU button 45 Status detected by Intelligent Auto Recording status STBY REC AE AF automatic exposure automatic focus lock 25 Touch pad deactivated Underwater GPS triangulating status 34 Tracking focus Zoom Remaining battery IO O
74. the power supply You can connect the USB cable to an AC Adaptor that is connected to a wall outlet wall socket so that the power can be supplied to the camcorder You can also connect your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable so that the power will be supplied from the computer then you do not have to worry about the amount of power remaining in the battery while copying images from the camcorder etc e Insert the battery into the camcorder before connecting it to a power supply either by connecting the camcorder to the AC Adaptor or the computer e The recording mode can be selected only when the camcorder is connected to the AC Adaptor or a computer which is compatible with a 1 500 mA standard power supply e When you connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable during playback the USB connection screen appears It will turn to the Playback screen if you press LX J Yes To check the remaining battery power An icon indicating the remaining battery power is displayed Wm mM wm wa N High Low Empty e It will take approximately 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery power e The remaining battery power may not be displayed correctly depending on ambient conditions and the environment in which you are using your camcorder e Your camcorder cannot display the remaining battery life in minutes using the InfoLITHIUM battery Notes on the AC Adaptor e Do not sho
75. the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item X_ Edit Copy STBY Menu lists Camera Mic H Shooting Mode MOVie sreeticttancsin nate Records movies PHOTO ososscaratesntacseeonrramnaaases Shoots photos Smth Slw REC Records smooth slow motion movies Golf Shot Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording iSweep Panorama Takes a panoramic photo p 32 NiD Manual Settings White Balance he color balance to the recording environment Spot Meter Fcs he brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously Spot Meter he brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen Spot FOCUS wees Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen EXPOSUME Q sssssssssssssssssssees Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos If you select Manual adjust the brightness exposure using _ _ FOCUS sscscssrcccesosssnssorivevessensnn Adjusts the focus manually If you select Manual select L amp J to adjust the focus for a nearby subject and L4 J to adjust the focus for a distant subject LOW TUX isenana Records bright color images in the dim ms Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate
76. tured from the movie Burpy 39 E Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer The PlayMemories Home software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways What you can do with PlayMemories Home software Windows View images in Upload images to online a calendar services You ED A AA Import images from the camcorder O PlayMemories y Create a movie disc Share images in PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL www sony net pm e An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home e An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online and other online services The services may not be available in some countries regions Software for Mac The PlayMemories Home software is not supported with Mac computers To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them use the appropriate software on your Mac For details visit the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac GB 40 Preparing a computer Windows Checking the computer system Os Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 3 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8 CPU 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 o
77. ully charged battery pack unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD MP4 STD NP BX1 supplied 210 210 230 Expected recording time of movies Internal memory HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE High definition image quality HD in h hour and min minute Recording time ecording mode HDR GWP88 HDR GWP88V GWP88E GWP88VE 50p Quality PSs 1h15 min 1h 60p Quality 1h 15 min h PS Highest Quality 1h30min 1h10 min FX 1h30 min 1h 10 min j High Quality 2h 1 h 40 min FH 2h 1 h 40 min Fs 3h40min 2h55min Standard HQ 9 45 min 2h 10 min IL Ti IP 6h25min 5h10 min Long Time LP 5h15min 4h 15 min MP4 in h hour and min minute Recording time HDR GWP88 GWP88E HDR GWP88V GWP88VE 5h 25 min 4h 20 min 5h 25 min 4h 20 min GB 53 XOPU S1BYIO GB 54 Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and min minute Recording time Recording mode HDR GWP88 HDR GWP88V GWP88E GWP88VE 3h50 min 3h5 min Standard HQ 3 30 min 2h 50 min e You can 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 And you can record a maximum of 40 000 MP4 movies and photos collectively The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours Your camcorder uses the VBR Variable Bit
78. us The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories HH Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode p 47 Camera Mic Items for customized shooting p 47 41 Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size p 48 ay Playback Function Items for playback p 48 1 Edit HDR GW66E GW66V GW66VE or Li Edit Copy HDR GWP88 GWP88E GWP88V GWP88VE Items for editing images such as protect p 48 e Setup Other setup items p 48 1 Select MENU 2 Select a category Shooting Mode Camera Mic Image Quality Size BH U wa Playback Function Edit Copy Setup B 3 Select your desired menu item X_ Shooting Mode sTeY J Scrolls the menu items up or down Select LX to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen GB 45 Japso ed JNOA Bulziwoysn gt To find a menu item quickly The Camera Mic and Setup menus have sub categories Select the sub category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub category selected When you cannot select a menu item X Setup STBY A Se Media Settings Media Select Int Memory Media Info Format GAN OD J Repair Img DB F Sub category icons Grayed out menu items or settings are not available When you select the grayed out menu item your camcorder displays
79. use of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station About language setting e The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary p 21 On recording e Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems e 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 e TV color systems differ depending on the country region To view your recordings on a TV you need a TV that supports the signal format for your camcorder For details on the signal format refer to follows PAL HDR GW66E GW66VE GWP88E GWP88VE NTSC HDR GW66V GWP88 GWP88V e Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws Notes on use e Do not do any of the following Otherwise the recording media may be damaged recorde
80. ve the following cautions Do not disassemble e Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery erminals Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children Keep the battery pack dry Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony e Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power source mains is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor For customers in CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lith
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83. w seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect the AC Adaptor or insert the battery pack again after about 1 minute Your camcorder gets warm e Your camcorder may become warm during operation This is not a malfunction The power abruptly turns off e Use the AC Adaptor p 18 e In the default setting when about 2 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder the camcorder automatically turns off Change the setting of Power Save p 49 or turn on the power again e Charge the battery pack p 15 Pressing START STOP PHOTO or SELF REC button does not record images e The playback screen is displayed Stop playback and select MENU Shooting Mode HH Movie or Photo e Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media You cannot make new recording during this period e The recording medium is full Delete unnecessary images p 38 Total number of movie scenes or photos exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 53 Delete unnecessary images p 38 The camcorder stops operating e The camcorder may stop recording if the camcorder is subject to continuous vibration PlayMemories Home cannot be installed e An Internet conn

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